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PHOTO ALBUM

 

Go to this page to view selected snapshots St. Denis parishioners gathering together and having a good time.

 

ST. DENIS SPIRITUALITY/DISCUSSION GROUP

 

This Thursday, Nov. 20, the group will meet in the Parish Center Library at 9:00 am to view “Religion

& Violence” from the video “Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero”.  Everyone is invited to attend.

 

 2nd Annual

St. Denis and OLW Christmas Tea: Seasons of Life

Saturday, December 13th , 2008 from 1 to 4 pm

Guest Speaker and Pianist:  Marti Williams

Sign up after the 9:30 Mass with Josephine Dorval – look for the

“TEA SIGN” or email: jsdorval@yahoo.com for tickets.

Teapots and Tea Kettles are still needed.  If you have any to lend us please bring them to the Parish Center by December 11th.  Please mark them with your name as well as any lent tea cups and saucers.

 

 

 PARISH TOWN HALL MEETINGS A SUCCESS

 

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the Town Hall meetings on October 16 and 21, as well as those who sent in their suggestions and recommendations on the following topics:

 

  1. Sunday Masses

  2. Music

  3. Religious Education

  4. Ministry to the Youth

  5. Programs for Seniors

  6. Improvement of Parish Facility

  7. The Parish grounds and garden

  8. Miscellaneous

 

"From the time I came to St. Denis, one of the things that was most evident to me was a sense of ownership that parishioners felt. I experienced the same at Our Lady of the Wayside. This feeling can be expressed very simply; it is 'our parish, it is our Church.' That is truly admirable. And so, every parishioner should have some input in the decision making process at St. Denis," says Parish Administrator Fr. Jose Shaji.

 

One of the things that came out at the Town Hall meetings was that the parishioners should have a say and be informed when major decisions are made that affect the parish community. Most every decision is made at the Pastoral Council and Finance Council meetings. And whenever major decisions need to be made the parishioners will be informed. And this way it is possible for each one of us to feel responsible for St. Denis Parish as a whole.

 

ST. DENIS PARISH MEMORIAL GARDEN

 

The Stations of the Cross have been installed by Brother Joseph Aspell, SM, the artist.  You are welcome to walk and pray in the garden.

 

We thank God for the generosity of the Lucas and Oswald families. Many others have contributed. The statue of Mary, Mother of Compassion, was given in memory of Barbara Mape Skarston. The fountain is a gift from the John A. Sobrato and Susan Sobrato Fund in memory of Anne Sobrato. The Crown of Thorns was given by Tim and Sarah Howard in memory of Thomas Michael Howard. The Stations of the Cross have not yet been completed by Brother Joseph Aspell, the artist. We will bless them and recognize their donors at the end of summer. 

PARKING NOTES

 

If you are looking for a parking space on Sunday morning for the 9:30 Mass, give a try to the parking lot of Phillips Brooks School. Be careful crossing the street.

 

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The staff of St. Denis Parish is just a click away via e-mail.

 

Father Jose Shaji, Parish Administrator
    shajikj@hotmail.com

 

Mary Cague, Parish Secretary

    mary@stdenisparish.org

 

Sister M. de Chantal, Pastoral Associate
    srd@stdenisparish.org

 

Mr. Victor Valdez, Director of Religious Education and Webmaster

    vvaldez@stdenisparish.org

 

 

St. Denis Parish
2250 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025

 Phone:  (650) 854-5976   Fax:  (650) 854-3754