Sunday Bulletin

5:00 p.m. = C.R. Ackerman

6:30 a.m. Thanksgiving

5:00 p.m. = Nancy Fairless

5:00 p.m. - 368

8:00 a.m. - 219

10:00 a.m. - 378

12:00 p.m. - 390

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

"When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem" (Lk. 9:51). With this opening verse from today’s Gospel, we enter a new section of Luke’s Gospel, the journey to Jerusalem. The phrase "days for his being taken up" most likely refers to all that will take place in Jesus’ last days in Jerusalem (suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension). The phrase "he resolutely determined" literally means, "he set his face." From this point onward, the Lucan Jesus marches on toward the city of his destiny, Jerusalem, where his exodus (suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension) will take place, salvation will be accomplished, and the proclamation of the saving word of God will go forth. Much of the material in the Lucan travel narrative is teaching for his disciples, for during this journey Jesus prepares them to be his faithful witnesses. On the Sundays from now until the end of October, with the exception of one Sunday (August 15^th, which is the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary), we will hear from this journey narrative in Luke’s Gospel. Included will be parables that are found only in Luke: the Good Samaritan, the Rich Fool, the Prodigal Son, the Dishonest Steward, the Rich Man and Lazarus, the Persistent Widow, the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. From this treasury of teaching on discipleship, we will discover anew what it means to follow Jesus up to Jerusalem, passing with him from death to new life.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is right around the corner (July 6-9). VBS is a fun way for children to learn more about the sacred stories and faith-filled figures that fill the pages of Sacred Scripture.

There have been several parishioners asking me what the construction at the front of the parish facilities is all about. I know I have explained this already in this column and in the Gospel Truth, but I do not mind sharing the information again so that more people will be better informed. Emergency exits for the Pre-Kindergarten (3 and 4 yr. old) and Kindergarten classrooms are being installed by order of the state fire marshal.

Also, I continue to receive queries about the special 2^nd collection taken up on the first Sunday of the month. This is for the School Scholarship Endowment Fund, which is being built up until the interest from this fund can be used to provide tuition assistance for families whose children attend our parish school. Presently the interest on this endowment fund is being reinvested in the fund. The Catholic High School Scholarship Fund has just recently been started in our parish, and this fund provides scholarships to 8^th grade students who will attend either of the two Catholic High Schools in the OKC area (McGuinness or Mt. St. Mary). These scholarships are based upon academic achievement, financial need, and service to the parish and school. If the scholarship recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and remains active in our parish, the scholarship can be renewed for each year of high school.

Bldg. For Mill. (Debt) 221.00 109,647.65

Children's Envelopes (33) 39.55 2,923.76

TOTAL COLLECTED 17,555.81 1,190,581.43

New Church Fund 73.00 72,636.50

New Orleans Mission Trip meeting, Wednesday, July 7, 7:00 p.m.

XLT - Sunday, June 27, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond. Mass at 5:30 p.m., followed by food, fellowship, music and adoration.

Musicians wanted! For LIFE TEEN band beginning Fall semester. Vocals, keyboards, bass, drums, saxophone, violin, etc. Contact John Spaid, 463-0486 or LeAnn Bomhoff, 751-7115, ext. 119.

Region X Conference, November 19-21. Cost $175. Deposit of $100 is due September 24.

World Youth Day 2005 in Cologne, Germany, August 2005. High school and college students. Deposit of $100 is now due.

Tuesday , June 29 – Red Hawks game. Sign up by June 27.

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

Our Youth will be participating in The Catholic Heart Workcamp, July 10-17, and will be on the Mission Trip a total of 168 hours. We are looking for people to pray for our youth during this time. Please stop by the vestibule to sign up to pray for an hour of prayer. You can pray any time from any location.

Prayer Bracelets will be available in the vestibule after Mass. The Bracelets can be worn during the 168 hours to be a reminder to pray for all of our Missionaries who have volunteered to participate at Catholic Heart Work Camp.

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.

The instructor is Paul Gray, who presently serves as Administrator of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Memphis. Paul is a long-time teacher in the Pastoral Ministry Program, and former director of Christian Formation at St. Mary's, Ponca City.

The course will meet at the Catholic Pastoral Center, beginning Monday, July 19, through non Saturday, July 24. Tuition is $150 for credit, or $90 for audit. To register, please call or email the Office of Pastoral Ministry, 721-4208 or 800-721-5651, ext. 131 or sventresca@catharchdiocesekc.org.

THOSE WHO ARE SICK at home or in the hospital, especially: Manuel Moran, Tom Fox, John Steltenkamp, John Chyz, Amelia Torres, Pat Reynolds, Leann Bay Carver, Alan Giroux, Johnnie Cravotto, Bob Gilmore, Jan McLemore, Sally Curry, Betty Muller, Keith Anneler, Michael Chronister, Donna Bay, Olga Vela, Irene Alsobrook, Edna Gunter, Bernadette Cunningham, Tom Donnelly, Ewart Vaughn, Erick Do, Bill Ray, Judy Fairless, Glo Fortune, Joyce Elcyzyn, Robert Mabe and Beverly Reeve.

Leon Sanderson, our Pianist/Organist for the past ten years, has tendered his resignation effective July 1, 2004. Leon will be available after the 10:00 a.m. Mass at coffee and donuts, Sunday, June 27, if you would like to express your appreciation for his fine music and say farewell. Leon is exceptional as he plays with his heart, not just his hands and head.

Journey with Christ is a retreat for young women to consider the religious life. The religious sisters in Oklahoma sponsor this retreat. It will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp from August 6-8.

Emmaus Days is a retreat for young men in high school to learn more about the priesthood. The retreat will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp from August 11-13.

Call the Youth Office for more information, 751-7115, ext. 119.

MUSICIANS WANTED!

For LIFE TEEN band beginning Fall semester. Vocals, keyboards, bass, drums, saxophone, violin, etc. Contact John Spaid, 463-0486 or LeAnn Bomhoff, 751-7115, ext. 119.

Join Father Jacobi, October 16-29, 2004 for a pilgrimages/image to the Spiritual Treasures of Italy. Begin your pilgrimages/image in Rome with Mass at the Basilica of St. Eugene. Pray in the awesome St. Peter's and the stark and moving catacombs of Rome. Stroll the medieval streets of Assisi, visit the resting place of St. Anthony in Padua, enjoy the peaceful beauty of St. Mark's in Venice. Other pilgrimages/image destinations include Verna and Florence. Cost $3,495. Call Judi, 751-7115, ext. 115, for more information

"Sunday Brunch" - First Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m., "Pioneer Pies", 2205 West Hefner Road.

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

"Tuesday Discussion Group" - July 6, 20 & 27, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Church of the Servant, 14323 N. MacArthur.

"Last Tuesday of the Month Potluck" - Church of the Servant, 6:30 p.m.

"Wednesday Super Club" - Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., "Abuelo's Mexican Food", 3001 W. Memorial Road.

"Social Hour" - Every Friday of each month, 6:00 p.m. In May we will meet at "Taco Cabana", 11109 N. May Ave.

SPECIAL EVENT: Picnic/Potluck, Monday, July 5, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m., Tom Clapper's place, 12104 Camelot Place. He will provide utensils and drinks. Bring something to eat and share.

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

Edmond

Joe Barnes Region Park - Midwest City

Norman

State Park Fairgrounds

For more information, call Tom, 751-0415 or 521-5761.

Dinner at Bricktown Brewery and Red Hawks baseball game on June 29. Call Barbara, 751-2268 or Ellen, 751-7162 for information and reservations.

La Iglesia de San Eugenio invita a todas las mujeres mayores de 23 años a participar en el grupo "Mujeres en Acción por Cristo". Nuestra próxima reunión se realizará el día 13 de Julio de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. en el salón No. 3

It is the policy of The Archdiocese that all Archdiocesan personnel ministering, working or serving in a capacity involving regular contact with children under age eighteen (18) must complete a prevention and education program prior to commencing their ministry or employment. The Office of Safe Environment will sponsor a Child Protection Program for NEW PARISH AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES on Monday, August 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Conference Center, 7501 NW Expressway, OKC. Please contact Marcia Dubey, Catholic Pastoral Center, 721-5651, if you are a new employee and wish to register for this program. This program is only for new parish or Catholic school employees. Parish Facilitators will provide training to parish volunteers throughout the year.

- MOTHER'S DAY OUT RETREAT - July 21, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Are you striving for perfection? Does God demand that of you, your spouse or your children? Come learn how to reconcile with that part of yourself that is not perfect and grow in compassion for yourself, your spouse and your children. Sister Melissa Letts, OSB, will lead the retreat. Bring a Bible and a sack lunch. Cost $35, with a non-refundable registration fee of $10.

- THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY, PART I - A 6 week series, starting July 14, 7:00 p.m., and July 15, 9:30 a.m., for anyone wanting to learn the spirituality and practice of Centering Prayer, deepening of one's relationship with God. Each session will include a video, discussion and the practice of Centering Prayer. Sister Judith Martin, OSB, will hold classes. Call to register and get directions. Cost $90. A non-refundable registration fee or $25 is part of the $90.

- DAY OF PRAYER FOR SENIOR ADULTS - July 28, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In growing older, you've made many adjustments in your life-goals. You also know your limitations. Come to learn about the Spirituality of Imperfection and how you can reconcile with yourself and grow in being at peace with God, yourself and others. Bring a Bible and a sack lunch. Cost $35, with a non-refundable registration fee of $10.

The Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Clancy's Pigskin Tee-Off Golf Classic is being held on July 23, at the Traditions Golf Club. The proceeds from this golf tournament benefit the Fighting Irish Football Program. The day will begin with registration at 7:00 a.m. Interested sponsors and/or registrants may call for entry forms from the school's Special Events Office, 842-6638, ext. 242.

Meeting Room 1

Call Barbara Curcio, 755-9163, or Art Valdez, 621-9790

9:30 a.m. Adorers - Chapel

9:30 a.m. Adorers - Meeting Rooms 2 and 3

11:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts - Altar Society

11:30 a.m. Adult Education - Meeting Room 2

1:00 p.m. Hispanic Council - Fellowship Hall

3:00 p.m. Hispanic Ultreya - Meerschaert Room

7:00 p.m. Women's Basketball League - Gym

8:00 p.m. Men's Basketball League - Gym

8:00 a.m. ETS - School

7:00 p.m. Basketball - Gym

7:00 p.m. Safe Environment Training - Meeting Room 3

7:00 p.m. VBS Training - Meeting Room 2

`8:00 a.m. ETS - School

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. Basketball (3^rd & 6^th Grade) - Gym

6:15 p.m. SLAA - Meeting Room 1

7:00 p.m. Hispanic Renew - Hispanic Office

7:00 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Chapel

8:00 a.m. ETS - School

8:30 p.m. Evening Prayers and Benediction - Chapel

8:00 a.m. ETS - School

6:00 p.m. Basketball - Gym

7:00 p.m. Hispanic Renew - Hispanic Office

6:30 p.m. Hispanic Prayer Group - Meerschaert Room

11:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts - PTO

11:30 a.m. Adult Education - Meeting Room 2

12:00 p.m. Hispanic Council - Fellowship Hall

7:00 p.m. Women's Basketball League - Gym

8:00 p.m. Men's Basketball League - Gym

Catholic Charities is accepting applications for a full-time Public Information Coordinator position. The coordinator will be responsible for the planning and coordination of public information efforts on behalf of the agency including news releases, the Catholic Charities (CC) annual campaign, annual report, volunteer recognition meeting and special events, as well as coordination of the CC web site and other internal communications. Qualifications include a Bachelor Degree as well as excellent skills in writing, journalism, interpersonal relationships and verbal and written communication. A minimum of 3 years experience, volunteer or paid, in the public communications field is also required. Please submit a resume, letter of interest, work experience and salary requirements to: Personnel Office, Catholic Charities, 1501 N. Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK, 73106.