Sunday Bulletin

Daily Scripture Readings

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 (#979)
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
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20
Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalms 24:1-6; Luke 1:26-38
6:30 a.m. Comfort Nucci
by Carol Ann and Joe Combs
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21
Song of Songs 2:8-14; Psalms 33:2-3,11-12,20-21; Luke 1:38-45
6:30 a.m. Frank Reardon
by Roberta and Dave Maloney
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22
1 Samuel 1:24-28; Psalms 2:1,4-8; Luke 1:46-56
6:30 a.m. Lorena Melson
by Denny and Sue Hudacky
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23
Malachi 3:1-4,23-24; Psalms 25:4-5,8-10,14; Luke 1:57-66
8:15 a.m. John Downey
by John and Judi Wilkinson
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 - VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Isaiah; 62:1-5; Psalms 89:4-5,16-17,27,29; Acts 13:16-17,22-25; Matthew 1:1-25
4:30 p.m. Angela Hobza
by Jeff and Theresa Irons Family
6:30 p.m. John Downey
by Hank and Andy Rheinberger
8:30 p.m. Sr. Jeanette Feldott
by Magali Disdier
12:00 a.m. Dick Clark
midnight The Stephen Fleet Family
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 - THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalms 96:1-3,11-13; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14
9:00 a.m. Bill Leaf
by Betty Lou Leaf
5:00 p.m. Jack Bernardy
by Bob and Rose Countryman
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 - HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH
Sirach 3:2-7,12-14; Psalms 128:1-5; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15,19-23
8:00 a.m. Bill Leaf
by Betty Lou Leaf
10:00 a.m. FOR THE PEOPLE
12:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Frank Reardon
by Hank and Andy Rheinberber

Dear Padre,

Are the laity subordinate to the priest?

Our priest said that if there was ever a dispute and it involved a priest and a layperson, that God takes the word of the priest over the layperson because the priest is the anointed one. I can’t believe this is true? Please respond.
Maria

Dear Maria,

When we are trying to decide and must choose between two people, we look for things that help us know which opinion or version of things we should accept. For example, does this person usually lie or tell the truth? Does this person usually make good judgments or bad ones? We look for help like this because we cannot absolutely know the right thing to do, so we have to do what seems best to us.

Fortunately, God in is no such position. God always knows the person’s heart. God always knows the truth. God always makes the right choice. God does not have to choose one person’s word over another, or choose the priest over the layperson. God knows.

The first anointing that anyone receives is the anointing of baptism. We all share this anointing which claims us for Christ. The anointing of ordination sets a man aside for a sacred purpose, but does not make him incapable of error. We follow the priest when he is teaching what the Church teaches. We owe the priest honor and respect because God chose him for a sacred purpose. God did not promise to always make him right.

Father Joseph Nolen, C.Ss.R.

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 12/12/2004 Year to Date
Parish Support $32,554.82 564,101.19
Bldg. For Mill. (Debt) 707.00 23,964.75
Children's Envelopes (33) 49.61 1,210.22
TOTAL COLLECTED 33,311.43 589,276.16
Budget 27,000.00 648,000.00
Surplus/(Deficit) 6,311.43 (58,723.84)
New Church Fund 11,861.00 20,517.25
School Scholarship 11,705.29 21,753.01
Envelopes used – 345
Renovation Donations: $18,500 given (($1500 still needed))

CHRISTMAS Eve:DECEMBER 24
4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. (SPANISH)
and 12:00 midnight

CHRISTMAS Day: DECEMBER 25
9:00 a.m.
Nursery at all Christmas Masses except Midnight Mass

MASS ATTENDANCE, DECEMBER 12, 2004
5:00 p.m. - 228
8:00 a.m. - 192
10:00 a.m. - 587
12:00 p.m. - 755
5:30 p.m. - 75
TOTAL 1,837

When he discovered that Mary was with child, Joseph resolved to end their engagement with as little disgrace as possible. But obedient to the voice of God, he changed those plans and become instead the protector of the child Jesus and His mother Mary. God grant that I may be as open to the leading of the Holy Spirit!

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.

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., Mary Agnes Coody, Harrell Kennedy, Annie Kate McLain and Dora Ochoa.

A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Our Lord's Lutheran Church Music Department invites you to join and sing some of your favorite carols. Featuring works of John Rutter, David Willcocks, Richard Rodney Bennett, and Elizabeth Poston in full chorus, performed by The Handbell Choir, Two SATB Choirs and the Youth Choir, Sunday, December 19, 4:00 p.m. 2900 W. Hefner Rd., OKC.

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASSES will begin Sunday, January 9, and continue through May 15. This year we will be using a new book for the classes which students can order over the internet from Ebay.com. The book is called "Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish" by Margarita Madrigal. Classes will run from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and are open to anyone wanting to learn Spanish. There will be a $20 per month fee for the classes. For more information, call Meredith Parks, 848-3853.

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 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).

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - Our pantry needs peanut butter, jelly and crackers, pancake mix and syrup, cereal, pasta and spaghetti sauce, "meal helpers", canned soup, meat, tuna and fruit, toilet paper, soap, toothpaste and diapers. Please bring contributions of any non-perishable staples to the church vestibule.

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.

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 remaining Wednesdays of December:
December 22 & December 29,
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

*** The Group "Las Mujeres" wish to thank everyone who attended the reception for Sister Carmen's 50th Jubilee. She was pleasantly surprised! ***

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.

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.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

1. 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.
2. No Confirmation classes on Sunday, December 19, Sunday, December 26 or Sunday, January 2. Classes will resume on Sunday, January 9, 2005.

- ST. MARY'S GUILD will meet at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 21, for the Christmas Party and Cover Dish Luncheon. Rose Surtees will be hostess in her home. For information, call Ethel Riggs, 751-4648.

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.

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.

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.

C A T E S I S M O

1. 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.

2. 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.

F E L I Z N A V I D A D !

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.

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 los Miércoles de Diciembre:
Diciembre 22 y Diciembre 29,
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.

El grupo Las Mujeres desea agradecerles a todas las personas que asistieron a la recepción del 50 Aniversario de la Hermana Carmen en su vida religiosa. Ella tuvo una agradable sorpresa!

YOUTH CALENDAR

SENIOR HIGH
LIFE TEEN: Sunday, December 19. Mass at 5:30 p.m., Christmas party after Mass. Please bring a canned food item for St. Vincent de Paul.

NO LIFE TEEN choir practice this week. Next practice, Thursday, December 30, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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.

Estate planning will seminar, planned giving -
information and services provided trough
The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma.
Schedule a visit of a Foundation representative
at a future meeting in your parish.
For information, contact Joseph H. Combs, CSA,
Executive Director, 721-4115.

A special private telephone number, 405-720-9878 has been installed through the direction of the Archbishop, as a pastoral response to anyone who, as a child or minor, was sexually abused by a priest. The telephone calls will be answered by a trained counselor.
The purpose of the telephone line is twofold. First, it will give a voice to any victim, enabling them to report the allegations of abuse. Therefore, it may be the first step of investigation. Second, the telephone line will provide access to pastoral counseling. This may be the initial step to bring healing and comfort to the victim. The line is answered weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or at other hours by a confidential answering machine. Messages are retrieved and returned as soon as possible.

MARDI GRAS 2005: Effective January 1, 2005, reservations are open to the Parish for those wishing to attend the 13th Annual Mardi Gras Ball on January 29. The cost is $160 for a table of 8. For more information, contact Joe Nicholson, Reservation Coordinator, 330-5094.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DECEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 26

Saturday, December 18
8:00 a.m. Basketball – Gym
10:00 a.m. New Lector Training - Church
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
Monday, December 20
6:15 p.m. Basketball - Gym
7:00 p.m. Las Posadas - Chapel
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Prayer Group - Meeting Room 1
Tuesday, December 21
8:00 a.m. Men's Ministry - Meeting Room 1
10:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group - Meeting Room 2
6:00 p.m. Contemporary Choir - Church
6:15 p.m. SLAA - Meeting Room 1
6:15 p.m. Basketball - Gym
7:00 p.m. Las Posadas - Chapel
7:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul - Meeting Room 1
Wednesday, December 22
7:00 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
6:15 p.m. Basketball – Gym
7:00 p.m. Las Posadas – Chapel
7:00 p.m. Choir – Church
6:00:p.m. Evening Prayers and Benediction - Chapel
Thursday, December 23
6:00 p.m. Hispanic Council - Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m. Las Posadas
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Youth Group - Youth Room
Friday, December 24
6:30 p.m. SLAA - Meeting Room 1
Saturday, December 25
M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S
Sunday, December 26
10:30 a.m. RCIA Dismissal - Meeting Room 3
11:00 a.m. Coffee/Donuts - Altar Society
12:00 p.m. Hispanic Council – Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. Life Teen - Youth Room
8:00 p.m. Men's Basketball League – Gym

CHURCH REBATE PROGRAM: B.C. CLARK JEWELERS. All that is necessary to receive a rebate is for the person making the purchase to fill out a church coupon at the time the purchase is made.