How Is God Calling You Today?
November 23, 2022
Join Us for Thanksgiving Day Mass
9:30 a.m. | Thursday, Nov. 24
St. Eugene Catholic Church
This is the only Mass scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, in place of regularly scheduled daily Mass.
Get used to lifting your heart to God, in acts of thanksgiving, many times a day. Because he gives you this and that; because you have been despised; because you haven’t what you need or because you have. Thank him for everything, because everything is good.
From the Desk
of Fr. Jim
ADVENT
While the exact beginnings of the season of Advent remain uncertain, it is clear that there were monastic roots. By the late fifth century, monks were fasting for the forty days before Christmas. In time, the spirituality of Advent spread to the larger Church. Christians were instructed to pray, fast, and give alms in preparation for the coming of Jesus at the end of the world and in preparation of the Feast of Christmas ... more here.
JOIN ME IN SCRIPTURE STUDY THIS ADVENT
Each Sunday of Advent, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass, I am going to offer scripture study on the holy women in Jesus’ genealogy, according to St. Matthew. Each of these women are remarkable in their faith, their intelligence, and for their somewhat scandalous reputations ... more here.
Happening This Weekend
Sunday Breakfast & Fellowship
Please note some date changes. We need help with breakfast items and hosts to continue making our breakfasts after Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Mass possible, especially in the new year! Please sign up below.
Upcoming Parish Events & Opportunities
The Ancestry of Jesus: The Holy Women
Following 9:30 a.m. Mass
Sundays, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 & 18
Chapel & Meeting Rooms
Join Us for Advent by Candlelight
There are just a few tables left for Advent by Candlelight! Reserve your spot or host a table for a candlelit evening of prayer, song and reflections to prepare us spiritually for the Christmas season.
Sign up to attend individually or hostess a table for you and your friends. If you hostess, you’ll provide wine, appetizers and desserts at a table for eight that you’ve also decorated. You can of course invite your friends to help. To hostess a table or to attend individually, please email steugeneadvent@gmail.com or call Karen Robinson at (405) 802-4613.
Lexi Cott, director of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) team at the University of Central Oklahoma, will be the guest speaker for the evening.
Music will be provided by Julia Lopez of Still Morning and Rachel Smith. Please click here for more information.
In Case You Missed It: Enjoy the Hallow App for FREE This Advent
Register today by selecting the name of our parish here: Hallow.com/holyday.
For more information, please visit Holy Day package FAQs. If you have trouble accessing the app or logging in, please visit tech support drop-in office hours for support.
Upcoming Altar Society Events
St. Anne's Guild Crochet Sale
9:30 a.m. | Sunday, Dec. 4
Church rotunda
St. Anne’s Guild will hold its "biggest sale ever" of crocheted items. Please note a correction on items listed last week. The guild will have reindeer, giraffes, bears, dogs, cats, monkeys and others for sale. Stop by, peruse these adorable items and take some home to support this important prison ministry.
St. Teresa's Guild Christmas Potluck Party
7 p.m. | Tuesday, Dec. 6
at the home of Tresia Miller
3025 Rock Ridge Ct., Oklahoma City
St. Teresa's Guild will be celebrating Christmas with a potluck party at the home of Tresia Miller. Please bring a dish to share. If you want to participate in Dirty Santa, please bring a wrapped gift. For additional information, please call Tresia Miller at (405) 343-9646. Sally Boyd and Jean Ann Leiser will co-hostess the evening.
Come Learn About Domestic Church
Interested in growing in holiness together with your spouse and building a community of fellow Catholic families? Come hear more about the growing Domestic Church movement! St. Eugene parishioners Matt and Nicole Hughes are opening their home to share their story and explain the basic practices of the movement at an informational session.
A charcuterie board and wine will be served. Please RSVP to Nicole Hughes at (405) 361-2359 or nicole.hughespfs@gmail.com.
Prepare Your Heart for Christmas
6 p.m. | Monday, Dec. 19
St. Eugene Catholic Church
During the season of Advent, St. Eugene holds a Penance Rite, bringing in more than a dozen priests to hear confessions. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity for reconciliation and prepare your heart for Christmas. Curious how to make a good confession? Check out our website.
Embraces Marriage Enrichment Program Starting in January
Following 5 p.m. Saturday Mass
Monthly on Second Saturdays
starting Jan. 14, 2023
Ross Hall
This January St. Eugene will offer a revamped, yearlong marriage enrichment program called "Embraces" on the second Saturday of each month immediately following 5 p.m. Mass. The relaunch of this exciting and vital ministry has something for everyone, especially for couples with children needing time for themselves.
Couples will kick off with a family-style gathering and dinner, followed by age-specific programs for all, and FREE evening care for couples until 10 p.m. for that much-needed date night.
Reserve your spot now by RSVP'ing below to ensure we have plenty of seating and materials available. We also need a “head count” on the children who will be our guests for the evening.
Faith Formation & Volunteer Opportunities
First Holy Communion Make-Up Meeting
If you missed the parent meeting for First Holy Communion last week, please mark your calendars for a make-up meeting! Make-up meetings are as follows:
In English - 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 29 in Ross Hall
This is the only way parents can choose a Mass time for their child's First Holy Communion, so please be sure to attend!
Honoring Veterans and Active-Duty Parishioners
St. Eugene would like to update and acknowledge all veterans and active-duty parishioners by displaying their pictures on our wall next to the chapel.
Please send pictures electronically to dmjfry@flash.net or drop them off in the church office. Questions or would like to help with the project? Please contact Mary Jane Fry.
Ushers Still Needed
Ushers help Masses run smoothly by seating parishioners, holding doors, giving directions, taking attendance and passing out and collecting donation baskets.
We need ushers at all Masses, especially at the 5 p.m. Saturday Mass. Please consider volunteering your time and talents for this important ministry. On the spot training will be provided; you'll just need to arrive a few minutes early to receive instructions.
Help Our St. Vincent de Paul Ministry
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is receiving an overwhelming demand for financial assistance to pay for utilities from families in our area.
To help with this important ministry, please email svdp@steugenes.org with your interest. They welcome new volunteers!
Genesis Bible Study
6:15 p.m. (CST)
Weekly on Mondays through Dec. 5
From the comfort of your home!
From the comfort of your home!
Genesis is live every Monday evening through Dec. 5 and is available for viewing on Allen Hunt's YouTube Channel here.
Complimentary digital workbooks are available for all participants. To receive a free workbook please email Cristy Thompson. Questions? Please email Nicole Hughes, St. Eugene's Dynamic Catholic Ministry Lead, at nicole.hughespfs@gmail.com.
Around the Archdiocese
Youth Retreat for Grades 7 & 8
Middle School Retreat: Dec. 9-11, 2022
Grades 7 and 8 only.
Cost: $129
Registration closes Nov. 30, 2022
Cost: $129
Registration closes Nov. 30, 2022
Volunteer for the Dedication of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine
Please consider volunteering to work at an event during the Dedication of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine from February 12 to February 17, 2023.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Tepeyac Hill
On Dec. 11, the gates to the grounds will open at 10 a.m. and people will be able to congregate on the grounds. At 1 p.m. there will a Mass outdoors and the reveal and blessing of the images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Juan Diego on top of Tepeyac Hill. Following the Mass, there will be activities and festivities including food trucks, an apparitions play, live music and an opportunity for visitors to go up Tepeyac Hill. The day will conclude around 6 p.m. as the grounds are prepared for the following morning.
On Dec. 12, the morning will begin with Las Mañanitas at 5 a.m., followed by a rosary and Mass outside, pan dulce and the ability for people to visit the grounds and Tepeayc Hill.
Both of these events are free to attend and open to the public. As these are outdoor events, weather conditions may affect the schedule of the day. Be sure to follow the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for updates regarding any changes due to weather.
On Dec. 12, the morning will begin with Las Mañanitas at 5 a.m., followed by a rosary and Mass outside, pan dulce and the ability for people to visit the grounds and Tepeayc Hill.
Both of these events are free to attend and open to the public. As these are outdoor events, weather conditions may affect the schedule of the day. Be sure to follow the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for updates regarding any changes due to weather.
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The Village, OK 73120