Sunday Bulletin

Daily Scripture Readings

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
Sirach 48:1-4,9-11; Psalms 80:2-3,15-16,18-19; Matthew 17:9,10-13
5:00 p.m. Arnold Guidarelli
by Gregg and Nancy Petromilli
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12
Isaiah 35:1-6,10; Psalms 146:6-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11(#976)
8:00 a.m. Christy Le
by Dung Luong
10:00 a.m. FOR THE PEOPLE
12:00 p.m. Evangelina Morales
by The Zavala Family
5:30 p.m. Frank Pickett
by Bob and Rose Countryman
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13
Numbers 24:2-7,15-17; Psalms 25:4-9; Matthew 21:23-27
6:30 a.m. George Lennon
by Carol Ann and Joe Combs
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14
Zephaniah 3:1-2,9-13; Psalms 34:2-3,6-7,17-18,19,23; Matthew 21:28-32
6:30 a.m. Frank Reardon
by Carol Ann and Joe Combs
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15
Isaiah 45:6-8,18,21-25; Psalms 85:9-14; Luke 7:18-23
6:30 a.m. Joyce Goodall
by Barbara Bird
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16
Isaiah 54:1-10; Psalms 30:2,4-6,11-13; Luke 7:24-30
8:15 a.m. Harry Boyd
by Terry and Mary Ellen Cullen
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17
Genesis 49:2,8-10; Psalms 72:3-4,7-8,17; Matthew 1:1-17
6:30 a.m. Dale Bird
by Barbara Bird
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18
Jeremiah 23:5-8; Psalms 72:1,12-13,18-19; Matthew 1:18-25
5:00 p.m. Robert Caudill
by Phyllis Caudill
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19
Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalms 24:1-6; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24
8:00 a.m. John Downey
by Carol Ann and Joe Combs
10:00 a.m. FOR THE PEOPLE
12:00 p.m. John Steltenkamp
by Bob Eufinger
5:30 p.m. Angela Hobza
by Jeff and Theresa Irons Family

Each of us has his or her own role to play in the coming of the Kingdom of God. John the Baptist was called to be the herald of the Messiah, preparing the way of the Lord. To what is the Lord calling me?

Dear Friends in Christ,
December 12th is the day when we normally celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. However, this year this feast falls on the 3rd Sunday of Advent with readings and prayers for this Advent Sunday. Still, it is important for us to reflect on the role of Our Lady of Guadalupe in our own lives of faith. While teaching the catechumens and candidates this past Tuesday night, a question was raised about the Virgin Mary. The question: “Are Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Lourdes, and the other “Our Lady’s” all the same person or are they different persons?” They are the same person, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. But she has appeared over the past 2000 years under different guises to bring hope and healing to people who are hurting and to prepare the way for the coming of Her Son.
The Mother of God appeared four times to Juan Diego in 1531 on the hill called Tepeyac in what is today Mexico City. Juan Diego was one of the native Indians under the rule of the Spaniards who had just conquered Mexico. Our Lady appeared to Juan as one of his own people—dressed in the typical native dress and with the same brown skin—and also told him that she was his “Mother.” She was pregnant, bearing her Son to Juan Diego and the other native Indians. Our Lady told Juan to go to the local bishop, a Spaniard, and tell him to build a church on Tepeyac hill in her honor. The bishop did not believe Juan’s story until Juan’s last visit, when Juan opened his cloak (tilma) to drop roses from the Lady at the feet of the bishop. Upon the cloak of Juan Diego was imprinted the image of the Mother of God as Our Lady of Guadalupe. The bishop then built a church in her honor, and through the intercession of Our Lady, millions of native Indians were joined to her Son through baptism. Not only that, the bishop and the other Spaniards began to realize that the people they had conquered were also sons and daughters of Mary, Mother of the Church, and thus their sisters and brothers by faith. The Mother of God as Our Lady of Guadalupe continues to prepare the way for the coming of her Son today by bringing together the varied cultures that make up our parish and reminding us that she is Mother to us all, that her Son is our brother, and thus we are all members of the same family, the family of God.
The annual Catholic Charities appeal for our Archdiocese of OKC, which kicked off in September, has reached 92% of its goal ($1.565 million of the total $1.7 million). Our parish has had 232 donors commit to giving $84,313 toward this appeal. Last year we had 278 donors give $96,296. Thus, a good Christmas gift would be to make a commitment to support the good work of Catholic Charities. Pledge cards can be found on the main table in the gathering area. Thank you to those of you who have already pledged your support to this important work of the Church of serving our sisters and brothers who are in great need.
As I mentioned earlier this year in this column, since repairs were being made to the gathering area due to this year’s fire damage, the opportunity was taken to renovate this space by adding skylights and new lighting. This cost an additional $20,000 over and above what the insurance paid. A parish family has given $10,000 toward this cost. All that is needed is for another 10 families to give $1000 apiece or 20 families to step forward with $500. Another parish family has since stepped forward with a gift of $1000, so we are still $9000 away from reaching our goal. If interested in helping out, please see me or simply put your donation in the regular collection noting that it is for the renovation of the gathering space.
In the peace of Christ,
Rev. Joseph A. Jacobi
SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS (07-01-04 to 06-30-05)
Goal for Fiscal Year Ending 6/30/05 is $1,404,000.00
Week Ending 12/05/2004 Year to Date
Parish Support $31,096.01 531,546.37
Bldg. For Mill. (Debt) 1,567.00 23,257.75
Children's Envelopes (33) 75.05 1,160.61
TOTAL COLLECTED 32,738.06 555,964.73
Budget 27,000.00 621,000.00
Surplus/(Deficit) 5,738.06 (65,035.27)
New Church Fund 1,656.00 8,656.25
School Scholarship 1,235.29 10,047.72
Envelopes used – 304

FRIENDS OF BOLIVIA is seeking parish medical personnel to be a part of the 2005 Medical Mission Trip to Riberalta, Bolivia, May 29 - June 4, 2005. All medical professionals are needed, especially Family Medicine Doctors, Pediatric Doctors, OBGYN Doctors, Dentists, Nurses and Lab Techs. Translators are needed, also. On the home front there is a need for a doctor to help with the supply list, accountant, nurses to help organize. There is a spot for anyone who would like to give of themselves to this marvelous parish endeavor. Please call Judi, 751-7115, ext. 115, for more information.

HOPE AFTER ABORTION. Experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat. The retreat offers an opportunity to deeply enter into the grieving process and identify the ways your abortion may have affected you. Discussions, spiritual exercises, prayer and reflection are combined with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service honoring your child and a Mass of Resurrection. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God's love, forgiveness and tender compassion. Both men and women are invited to experience this therapy for the soul. The program is an apostolate of the Catholic Church, but those from other faith backgrounds are welcome to attend. The next retreat is January 21-23. The retreat begins at 6:00 p.m., Friday and concludes on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $75 for materials, lodging and meals. Financial assistance is available. Space is limited. To register or for more information, call Susan 721-5651, ext. 107, email okcrachel@yahoo.com or check out www.rachelsvineyard,org.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
ALL DAY EVERY WEDNESDAY ~
6:30 a.m. Holy Mass
7:00 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
12:00-1:00 p.m. Confession*
3:00 p.m. Sacrament of Anointing of the
Sick*
6:30-8:30 p.m. First Wednesday - JPC Hispanic
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer and Benediction
During Advent (see above)

Children and Youth Adoration:

Children of St. Eugene School - during school hours
Children of St. Eugene CCD - 6:40 - 7:00 p.m.
(Except First Wednesday of the month)

Each Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., the ROSARY is recited in the Chapel followed by the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

Prayer Network - If you have needs or concerns for which you would like your church family to pray, call 751-7115, ext. 554.

YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST
October 2004 - October 2005
An Invitation to The Parish Family of St. Eugene

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Is the traditional and beautiful ceremony in which the whole congregation receives a solemn blessing with The Blessed Sacrament lifted in benediction by the Priest.
This is the year to experience it again - to teach your children about it - and to experience the fullness of love and worship there is in this holy rite.
Father Jacobi and The Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament invite you to come for Evening Prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on one or more of the Wednesdays of Advent:
December 15 & December 22,
6:00 p.m.
This is an earlier time than usual so that families can plan ahead to come together - on one or more of these early evenings and experience this holy blessing together.

"The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: by not only celebrating it but also by praying before it outside of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace."
Pope John Paul II
Ecclesia de Eucharistia

"SHARE IN THE CARE". Today is the collection for our retired religious. There are over 12,000 Catholic Sisters, Brothers and religious order Priests needing skilled care or help with daily living activities. Why do they need our help? Decades ago, young, wage earning members were able to meet the needs of their elder religious, and physicians and hospitals were able to donate much of their care. This is no longer the case due to the decline in vocations to the religious life and today's economy and healthcare environment. Our expression of care and concern is the Spirit of God at work in the church. The Spirit resting upon us prompts us to lighten the burden carried by religious institutes whose members have so generously served others. Please be generous.

We need your help! Problems have arisen with our vigil candles that present a fire hazard. Please DO NOT put matches in the candle holders when lighting a candle. Place them in the container below the candles. Use ONLY the candles provided by the church. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our candles available for everyone.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK at home or in the hospital, especially: Manuel Moran, Tom Fox, John Chyz, Amelia Torres, Pat Reynolds, Alan Giroux, Johnnie Cravotto, Bob Gilmore, Jan McLemore, Sally Curry, Betty Muller, Keith Anneler, Michael Chronister, Donna Bay, Edna Gunter, Ewart Vaughn, Judy Fairless, Robert Mabe, Beverly Reeve, Randy Conner, Betty Modeland, Cliff Poeling, Sally Collins, David Lawalin, Danny Goe, John Connors, Wes Finley, Sr. Jeanette Feldott, Hans Brisch, Steve McKenzie, Bobby Alsobrook, Sr. and Mary Agnes Coody.

YOUTH CALENDAR

Mission Trip 2005 - Sign up for the summer of a lifetime! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to grow in faith, serve others, and have fun! Destination: Twin Cities, Minnesota. Cost: approximately $500. Space is limited. Deposit of $100 will reserve your spot.

SENIOR HIGH
LIFE TEEN: Sunday, December 12. Mass at 5:30 p.m., followed by "Karaoke Night." Next week: Christmas Party. Please bring a canned food item for St. Vincent de Paul.

LIFE TEEN choir practice: Thursday, December 16, musicians at 7:00 p.m., choir at 7:30 p.m.

Serve God and your Parish by being a Liturgical Minister. Contact the Youth Office today if you would like to attend the upcoming Lector training.

JUNIOR HIGH
Youth meetings this week, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Meerschaert Youth Room: 6th grade on Tuesday, 7th grade on Wednesday and 8th grade on Thursday.

Please call LeAnn Hufnagel, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, 751-7115, ext. 119 for more information.

ST. EUGENE'S CATHOLIC SINGLE ADULT GROUP
DECEMBER SCHEDULE

"Sunday Brunch" - First Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m.

"What's-Up?" - Every first Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. in St. Eugene's Meeting Room 3, we get together and plan the activities for the following month.

Gatherings at the Church of The Servant, 14323 N. MacArthur:
 "Last Tuesday of the month Potluck" - 6:30 p.m.
 "Second Tuesday of the month speaker" - 7:00 p.m.
 "Tuesday Discussion Group" - December 7 & 21, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

"Wednesday Supper Club" - Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., "Fire Mountain", S.E. Corner of Penn & Memorial.

"Social Hour" - Every Friday of each month, 6:00 p.m "Fazolli's Restaurant", 6821 N.W. Expressway.

"Super Saturdays" - We usually depart at 11:00 a.m. from St. Eugene's South Parking Lot:

December 18 Christmas Dance
Warr Acres Community Center
December 25 Christmas - Go to Mass

January 1 Bowl Game Potluck Party at Tom Clapper’s
For more information, contact Tom Clapper, 751-0415 (h), or 521-5761 (w).

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1. Confirmation II Sponsor/Candidate session on Sunday, December 12, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., School Library. Candidates please remind your sponsors.
2. No Religious Education classes for Kindergarten through 8th grade on Wednesday, December 22 or Wednesday, December 29. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 5, 2005.
3. No Confirmation classes on Sunday, December 19, Sunday, December 26 or Sunday, January 2. Classes will resume on Sunday, January 9, 2005.

*** All Northwest OKC Cursillistas are welcome to December Ultreya at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 19, Youth Room. Call Frank Wanto, 720-6474, for further information. ***

MAGAZINE MATERIALS - Please support the efforts to make available quality Catholic publications to our parishioners by placing a donation in the "Literature Payment Envelope" which you will find in the magazine rack. The envelope can be left at the desk in the main office or placed in the Sunday collection Basket.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - We are receiving many calls for rental assistance and help with O.G.&E. bills. Please use your Sunday St. Vincent de Paul collection envelope so that we have the finances to help those in need.

Thank you to all who have donated to the Flower Remembrance Fund during 2004. Your gifts have added so much to the beauty of our worship. All those who worship here are more appreciative. Please consider a donation to this special fund. If you donated in the past, please consider making a new gift. You may mail or deliver your gift to the church office. Please indicate how (in memory, in celebration, in honor, etc.) and when (month) you wish to have your gift acknowledged in the church bulletin. Gifts of $50 will be acknowledge during the month designated by the donor.
S E N I O R S
Coffee and Conversation, Wednesday, December 15, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Daylight Donuts, Penn and Hefner. For more information, call Fred and Eloise, 751-8555.

MASS ATTENDANCE, DECEMBER 5, 2004
5:00 p.m. - 212
8:00 a.m. - 169
10:00 a.m. - 377
12:00 p.m. - N/A
5:30 p.m. - 125
TOTAL 883

DO YOU DESIRE TO DO SOMETHING SPECIAL...
for your church? Consider a Charitable Gift Annuity through The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma. Contact Joseph H. Combs, CSA, Executive Director, 721-4115, for more information.

C A T E S I S M O

1. La sesión de Padrinos y Candidatos de Confirmación II será el Domingo 12 de Diciembre, de 11:30 a.m. a 12:45 p.m., en la Biblioteca de la Escuela. Candidatos por favor recuerden a sus padrinos.

2. No habrá clases de Educación Religiosa de Kindergarden a 8o Grado el Miércoles 22 de Diciembre ni el Miércoles 29 de Diciembre. Las clases comenzarán otra vez el 5 de Enero.

3. No habrá clases de Confirmación el Dimingo 19 de Diciembre, ni el Domingo 26 de Diciembre. Las clases comenzarán otra vez el 2 de Enero.

NECESITAMOS SU AYUDA: Hemos tenido algunos problemas con las veladoras en los altares, los cuáles pueden causar algún incendio.
Por favor NO deje los cerillos dentro de las velas, cuando ya haya prendido la veladora, por favor ponga el cerillo en la vase con arena que esta debajo de estas y supervise a sus niños cuando ellos lo vayan a hacer. Gracias por su cooperación.

AÑO DE LA EUCARISTíA
Octubre 2004 - Octubre 2005
Una Invitación a La Familia de la Parroquia de San Eugenio

Bendición del Santísimo Sacramento
Es la tradicional y bella ceremonia en la cuál toda la congregación recibe una solemne bendición con el Santísimo Sacramento elevado por el Sacerdote.
Este es el año para experimentarlo de nuevo - enseñárselo a sus hijos - reconociendo la magnitud del amor y adoración que existe en esta ceremonia.
El Padre Jacobi y los Adoradores del Santísimo Sacramento les invitan a participar en las oraciones vespertinas y bendición del Santísimo Sacramento durante uno o más Miércoles de Adviento:
Diciembre 15 y Diciembre 22,
6:00 de la tarde
PARA QUE LAS FAMILIAS PUEDAN PLANIFICAR CON ANTICIPACION SU ASISTENCIA, LA HORA HA SIDO CAMBIADA MAS TEMPRANO, 6:00 DE LA TARDE.

DICIEMBRE 24
4:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m. EN ESPAÑOL
12:00 a.m.

DECIEMBRE 25
9:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of:
SHEILA CAMERON
JARED MAUPIN

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY is for Catholics in their late teens, twenties, and thirties who are single, married, divorced or widowed, with or without children. The mission of Young Adult Ministry is to foster a sense of community, to deepen our understanding of our Catholic faith, and to enhance our spirituality, through outreach/service projects, scripture study, faith sharing and apologetics. If you would like to be involved in Young Adult Ministry at St. Eugenes, please call LeAnn Hufnagel, 751-7115, ext. 119.

DECEMBER 24
4:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
12:00 a.m.

DECEMBER 25
9:00 a.m.

THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY, PART I; Centering Prayer as a Process of Interior Transformation - A six-week series, starting January 4, 7:00 p.m. and January 5, 9:30 a.m. Father Thomas Keating of St. Benedict's Monastery will introduce, via video, how to bring the fruits of prayer into daily life. Each session will include a video, discussion and the practice of Centering Prayer. Spiritual Directors are also encouraged to attend this class. Leader, Sr. Judith Martin, OSB. Red Plains Monastery, SW of Piedmont. Dates: Tuesday nights, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., January 4 - February 8 or Wednesday mornings – 9:30 11:30 a.m., January 5 – February 9. Call 373-4739 to register. Mail in $25 deposit, balance of $75 due by December 28.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DECEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 19

Saturday, December 11
7:30 a.m. Book Fair – School Library
8:00 a.m. Altar Society Day of Reflection - Chapel
8:00 a.m. Basketball – Gym
6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus – Fellowship Hall
6:00 p.m. K. of C. Christmas Party – Meeting Rooms
7:00 p.m. Rosary – Hispanic - Chapel
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Council - Kitchen
Sunday, December 12
5:00 a.m. Hispanic Council - Kitchen
5:30 a.m. Mañanitas – Church
7:30 p.m. Book Fair – School Library
10:30 a.m. RCIA Dismissal - Meeting Room 3
10:30 a.m. RCIA Children - Meeting Room 2
10:30 a.m. RCIA Children - Meeting Room 1

11:00 a.m. Coffee/Donuts - Meeting Rooms
11:00 a.m. Hispanic Council – Fellowship Hall
11:30 a.m. Confirmation Sponsor Meeting
11:30 a.m. Confirmation I and II - School
12:00 p.m. Hispanic Council - Fellowship Hall
1:00 p.m. Core Team Meeting – Youth Room
3:00 p.m. Eucharistic Ministers Meeting - Church
6:30 p.m. Life Teen - Youth Room
8:00 p.m. Men's Basketball League – Gym
Monday, December 13
6:00 p.m. ESL - School
6:15 p.m. Basketball - Gym
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts - School Library
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Prayer Group - Meeting Room 1
Tuesday, December 14
8:00 a.m. Men's Ministry - Meeting Room 1
10:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group - Meeting Room 2
12:00 p.m. PTO - Meeting Rooms
3:00 p.m. 6th Grade Youth - Youth Room
6:00 p.m. CEAC - School Conference Room
6:15 p.m. SLAA - Meeting Room 1
6:15 p.m. Basketball - Gym
6:30 p.m. Las Mujeres - Hispanic Office
7:00 p.m. SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - Church
7:00 p.m. RCIA - Meeting Rooms 2/3
Wednesday, December 15
7:00 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
12:15 p.m. Academic Bowl - School Conference Room
3:00 p.m. 7th Grade Youth - Youth Room
6:15 p.m. Basketball - Gym
6:30 p.m. CCD - Church and School
7:00 p.m. Choir – Church
8:30:p.m. Evening Prayers and Benediction - Chapel
Thursday, December 16
8:00 a.m. School – Meeting Rooms
3:00 p.m. 8th Grade Youth - Youth Room
6:00 p.m. ESL - School
6:15 p.m. Basketball - Gym
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Baptismal Seminar - Meeting Room 1
7:00 p.m. Las Posadas - Chapel
7:00 p.m. Life Teen Choir - Church
7:00 p.m. Altar Society - Meeting Room 3
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Youth Group - Youth Room
7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee - School Conf. Room
Friday, December 17
10:00 a.m. RCIA - Meeting Room 2
6:30 p.m. SLAA - Meeting Room 1
6:30 p.m. Hispanic Prayer Group - Meeting Room 2
7:00 p.m. Las Posadas - Chapel
Saturday, December 18
8:00 a.m. Basketball – Gym
6:00 p.m. Extended Care - Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m. Las Posadas - Chapel
Sunday, December 19
10:30 a.m. RCIA Dismissal - Meeting Room 3
10:30 a.m. RCIA Children - Meeting Room 2
10:30 a.m. RCIA Children - Meeting Room 1
11:00 a.m. Coffee/Donuts - Stewardship Committee
11:00 a.m. Knights of Columbus - Meeting Room 3
12:00 p.m. Hispanic Council – Fellowship Hall
1:00 p.m. Hispanic Council - Meeting Room 3
3:00 p.m. Ultreya - Youth Room
5:00 p.m. Seniors - Meeting Room 1
6:30 p.m. Life Teen - Youth Room
7:00 p.m. Las Posadas - Chapel
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Council - Meeting Room 3
8:00 p.m. Men's Basketball League – Gym