Catholicism Series with Catholic Trek

Catholic Trek is kicking off the new year with a viewing of the "Catholicism" video series.  Join us for every episode or just the ones you missed.  Discussion to follow.  The series started on Monday, January 16th, and will continue each Monday at 7:30pm in the St. Nicholas Upper Room.  For more details see http://adultcircle.shutterfly.com or (408) 554-5823.  Catholic Trek is a group for Catholics, single and married, 30's to 40's

THANK YOU!
Many thanks to the 36 parishioners who donated blood at our January 29th blood drive. Thanks to you, we collected 26 units of whole blood and 4 double red cell donations. They will produce 84 life-saving blood products. You are all life savers!

ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
Please join us in supporting St. Nicholas Catholic School at the Dining for Dollars event. 20% of all purchases will go to St. Nicholas School. Chevy's will have copies of the flyer, so please make sure to ask for one in order for the school to receive credit.
Chevy's Fresh Mexican Restaurant
2116 El Camino Real, Mountain View (650)691-9955
Wednesday, February 1, 11:30AM-9:00PM

39TH ANNUAL KANNENGEISER INVITATIONAL
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Friday, Feb. 3rd – Sunday, Feb. 5th
What is the Invitational Basketball Tournament? It is a weekend filled with great basketball, sportsmanship, and fellowship. Come out and support all the teams! The Snack Bar will be open serving lunch and snacks! The Tournament is a 39-year-old St. Nicholas tradition. Eight teams come to town and our parish families host the players at their homes. On Sunday, all the players attend Mass and pancake breakfast. Friendships are built and memories are made.
Schedule:
Friday: 4:00pm tip-off / Celtics play at 7:45pm
Saturday: 12:00-5:00pm (4 games played)
Sunday: 11:00am tip-off (4 games played)
4:00pm Award Ceremony
Admission
Adults: $6 day pass/$15 3-day pass
Student/Child: $5 day pass/$12 3-day pass

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION
FEBRUARY 3RD
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:30 – 10:00AM       

ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL’S ANNUAL AUCTION

Saturday, February 25th
6:30 pm Cocktails, Dinner and Silent Auction
8:00 LIVE Auction

                                 St. William Parish Hall
                    611 South El Monte Avenue, Los Altos

                                             Tickets: $65 per person - Dinner, Beer & Wine provided
                                                       Dress: Come in your best 80’s Fashion

                                                               RSVP by February 10, 2012

                                               This is our school’s major fundraiser.  You can help by:
                                                    ♦ Donating an item         ♦ Attend the auction

                                 Items to donate, contact:  Carla Gross, carlagross@hotmail.com
                                                                       Meg Piper, meg.piper@mac.com

                           Tickets are available at St. Nicholas School office, (650) 941-4056
 

WANTED - AUTO DONATIONS!

St. Nicholas Auto Donation Program is a
major fundraiser for our parish.
Call Jack Maloney (650) 941-5753 for more information about making a donation.
 

Alpha Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45PM
Parish Hall

Come join us for bible study and discussions.  Learn how the teachings can strengthen our own faith and belief in Jesus Christ.

MARYKNOLL AFFILIATES GROUP

Are you wishing to expand your spiritual
life to a more global vision?  You are
welcome to the local Maryknoll Affiliates
group (a layperson group with
Maryknoll values).

First Sunday of each month - 9:30am
Maryknoll House,
23000 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA

For information call Gina (650) 917-8617

RETREATS

Jesuit Retreat Center - (650) 948-4491
www.jrclosaltos.org
 

Presentation Center - (408) 354-2346
www.presentationcenter.org
 

Vallombrosa Center-(650 )325-5614
www.vallombrosa.org