How Is God Calling You Today?
December 1, 2022
From the Desk
of Fr. Jim
ADVENT IDEAS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Advent is a liturgical season well suited for a personal revival of one’s faith. I’d like to suggest a few ideas for spiritual growth.
First, use your Hallow app, or the USCCB website, to read the readings for each day of Advent. Remember that reading scripture is 1.) a good way to encounter Jesus, and 2.) an occasion for the forgiveness of venial sin ... (more here).
OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
We need more people to make a five year pledge to our capital campaign! I would be more than happy to sit down with you and explain our plans.
An Early Childhood Development Center will strengthen our school, our parish. Building one will also enable us to reclaim space from the school, space we need for parish activities.
Happening This Weekend
Join Us This Sunday!
This Sunday St. Eugene's breakfast and coffee after Mass in Ross Hall will be hosted by Girl Scout Troop 2313!
The troop is composed of both Daisies (kindergarten and first graders) and Brownies (second graders), many of whom are parishioners and students at the Catholic School of St. Eugene. As part of their work to earn petals and badges for their vests and sashes, they are learning about the importance of giving back to their community to make it an even better place.
There are a few sign-up spots left to bring items in support of the girls. They will be setting up, serving parishioners and cleaning up. We hope to see you there!
Wedding Bells Are Ringing Saturday
A special wedding is scheduled during the 5 p.m. Mass this Saturday, Dec. 3. St. Eugene organist Ben Clark will wed Rachel Kelch. Rachel attended St. Eugene School from kindergarten on, and her parents have been parishioners for more than 30 years. Celebrating a wedding during Mass used to happen fairly occasionally years ago, but this is the first one in a while. Congratulations!
The Ancestry of Jesus: The Holy Women
Following 9:30 a.m. Mass
Sundays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18
Meeting Rooms
Advent by Candlelight Is This Sunday!
There are a few spots left for Advent by Candlelight! Reserve your spot for a candlelit evening of prayer, song and reflections to prepare us spiritually for the Christmas season. To hostess a table or to attend individually, please email steugeneadvent@gmail.com or call Karen Robinson at (405) 802-4613.
Upcoming Parish Events & Opportunities
Have You Downloaded Hallow Yet?
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 This Sunday
9:30 a.m. | Sunday, Dec. 4
Church Narthex & Rotunda
St. Anne’s Guild will hold its "biggest sale ever" of crocheted items. The guild will have reindeer, giraffes, bears, dogs, cats, monkeys and other adorable items 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.
Curious About Domestic Church? Learn More Next Wednesday!
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.
A charcuterie board and wine will be served. Please RSVP to Nicole Hughes at (405) 361-2359 or nicole.hughespfs@gmail.com.
Don’t Miss Breakfast With Santa Dec. 11
The Knights of Columbus will host a breakfast with Santa after the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 11 to support a program called ASAP. ASAP is an acronym for "Aid and Support After Pregnancy." This new program helps mothers and babies by supporting pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes.
Fr. Jim & Fr. Jerome To Host a Christmas Open House
Fr. Jim and Fr. Jerome cordially invite you to their Christmas Open House at the St. Eugene Rectory. The evening will be a come and go event featuring heavy hor d'oeuvres and wine. All are welcome!
6 to 9 p.m. | Friday, Dec. 16
St. Eugene Rectory
10716 Greystone Ave.
The Village, OK 73120
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 Begins 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
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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2400 W Hefner Rd.
The Village, OK 73120