Sunday Bulletin

Scripture Readings

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

5:00 p.m. = Teresa Jane Ackerman

6:30 a.m. = Angelina Maggin

5:00 p.m. = George Lennon

The flowers for the sanctuary during September are being provided in part through gifts received from Mr. and Mrs. Randy Miller in memory of Tony Miller; Marty Kinney in memory of Judy Kinney; Andrea Garcia in memory of her father Hugo Martinez and Betty and Owen Modeland in memory of their daughter Jan Modeland.

Dear Friends in Christ,

Through the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the bishops of Florida have requested a national collection to provide assistance to their people in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley. In response to this request, Archbishop Beltran is asking that all parishes in our Archdiocese take up a special collection as a disaster relief response. We will take up this special collection next weekend, September 11,-12^th, at all Masses. Your gift will help the local churches in Florida assist those affected by this disaster to rebuild their lives. Pray for those who lost their lives in this disaster or who mourn the death of their loved ones.

Next weekend is also the time when we pray for all our catechists and ask God’s special blessing upon them as they embrace the important ministry of passing on the Faith. We are grateful to all our catechists who teach our children, teens, and adults.

After the 5 p.m. Mass next Saturday, Sept. 11^th, there will be a reception to welcome all newcomers to our parish. A simple meal will be provided and parish leaders will be present to talk about the many different ministries in our parish. If you are new to our parish and have not attended one of these newcomer receptions, please come.

Next Sunday evening, September 12^th, we start up again with our weekly Life-Teen Mass at 5:30 p.m. All are invited to attend this Mass. Most especially our teens are invited to come because the music is more to their style and the homily is addressed to them in a special way. Life-Night follows every Life-Teen Mass, which is a time for the teens to come together for food, fun, and to learn more about their Faith.

Next Sunday is also when our parish celebrates its annual festival: Festival of the Americas-International. If you have not had the opportunity to attend this festival in the past, you will want to drop by the parish hall/gym between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for an incredible variety of cuisine and entertainment. There will also be fun and games for the kids. This festival is a wonderful opportunity for those who are not members of our parish to walk through our doors and encounter the hospitality of our people, so invite your friends and neighbors to attend as well.

This Labor Day weekend members of our youth group joined youth from St. Monica Parish in Edmond and Sacred Heart Parish in south OKC to do a "Labor of Love." These youth, along with adult leaders, worked on homes in Sacred Heart Parish that needed painting or repair, prayed together, and played together.

In the peace of Christ,

Rev. Joseph A. Jacobi

Parish Support $16,996.66 214,684.39

Bldg. For Mill. (Debt) 740.50 9,619.75

Children's Envelopes (48) 74.99 403.37

TOTAL COLLECTED 17,812.15 224,707.51

In today's Gospel, Luke 14:25-33, Jesus addresses the crowd about preparation and choosing to walk with Him. "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." He asks the people how can they construct a tower without calculating the cost first, or going into battle without knowing its opposition. Jesus says, "In the same way, anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions, cannot be my disciple."

Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City needs your help in serving others. On September 18-19, the 2004 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal will begin. You will hear personal stories of how Catholic Charities has lifted up the human spirit. You will be asked for your support. Please remember that your contribution, no matter how great or small, brightens the path of others, as well as our own.

RCIA:Weekly classes for those interested in the Catholic Christian way of life will begin Tuesday, September 7, 7:00 p.m. Please call Judi Wilkinson, 751-7115, ext. 115 to enroll.

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.

Cost $20 per person

Call the Archdiocesan Youth and Young Adult for

registration, 721-9220.

• Region X Conference.

Join Catholic Youth from surrounding states for an awesome conference filled with terrific presentations, great music and Christian fellowship, November 19-21 in downtown Oklahoma City. Cost $175. Please contact the Youth Office NOW if you are planning to attend. Deposit of $100 is due September 24.

• Meetings begin this week from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Meerschaert Youth Room. 6^th grade-Tuesday, 7^th grade-Wednesday, 8^th grade-Thursday.

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

Fr. Aaron Pirrera, O.S.B., headmaster of Subiaco Academy, Subiaco, Arkansas, will host an informational gathering for parents and students in the Oklahoma City area on Tuesday, September 7, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The gathering will be held in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Frederick, 1801 Lancaster Circle, Edmond. Subiaco Academy is a Catholic-Benedictine college preparatory residential school for young men in grades 9-12, located in Northwest Arkansas near Fort Smith. For more information about the gathering or for school brochure, please call 1-800-364-7824, or email admissions@subi.org. Or, contact the Frederick's, 751-0192, to RSVP. Visit Subiaco's web site at www.subi.org.

If you are an Eucharistic Minister and would like to serve those in need by taking the Holy Eucharist to someone unable to attend Mass, we need you. Please call Theresa, 607-0064 if you can help.

• Renew Season V is just around the corner. Plan to continue - or to begin - your RENEW journey in September. The focus for the 6 week small group gatherings is "Renewing for the 21st Century" which is based on Catholic Social Teachings. Sign up weekends for September 11/12 and 18/19. Everyone needs a spot in a small community of faith - and there is a spot for everyone.
• Celebrate the beginning of Season V of RENEW with a covered dish dinner at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18. Old-timers, come to share the stories of the joys of belonging to a small community of faith. First-timers, come to enjoy the start of a wonderful part of your faith life.

• Religious Education classes for children in grades K-8 of our parish who do not attend St. Eugene School will begin on Wednesday, September 8. Parents please bring your child(ren) to the church no latter that 6:30 p.m., and pick up your child(ren) in the school no later than 8:00 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation.
• Religious Education classes for P3/PK4 will be in Mrs. Yarbrough's room during 10 o'clock Mass beginning Sunday, September 12.
• A catechist plays an important role in the religious formation of the children of the parish by helping parents as they try to hand on the Catholic faith to their own children.
• Catechists and Catechist helpers are needed for Kindergarten, 6^th grade and 7^th grade Religious Education classes on Wednesday evenings. Catechists are also needed for Confirmation I on Sunday morning. If you can help, please call Karen Bernardy, 751-7115, ext. 116.
• Confirmation I and II classes, will begin on Sunday, September 12. There will be a Parent's Informational Meeting on Wednesday, September 1, 7:00 p.m., Meeting Rooms 2 and 3.
• First Penance Parents' meeting for children in the 2nd grade only on Wednesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m.

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

Mondays, 7:00 p.m.,

Meeting Room 1

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

S E N I O R S - Our monthly luncheon/planning meeting is September 10, 11:30 a.m., Meeting Room 1. Bring a brown bag lunch and we'll provide beverages and dessert. No membership is necessary.

PLEASE PRAY FOR 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, Irene Alsobrook, Edna Gunter, Bernadette Cunningham, Tom Donnelly, Ewart Vaughn, Erick Do, Bill Ray, Judy Fairless, Robert Mabe, Beverly Reeve, Randy Conner, Betty Modeland, Cliff Poeling, Joyce Goodall, Hans Brisch, Sally Collins and David Lawalin.

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. Retreat is October 8-10 beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and concluding 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 at susanlepak@yahoo.com or check out www.rachelsvineyard.org.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL needs non-perishable food items for the food pantry. Suggestions: jelly, crackers, cereal, pasta and spaghetti sauce, canned soup, meat, tuna and fruit, meal "helpers", pancake mix and syrup. We also provide personal care items such as soap, toothpaste, toilet tissue and diapers. There is a basket in the church vestibule for donations.

*** INVITATION Hispanic Community*** - Join us celebrate Mass in Spanish every Sunday, beginning Sunday, September 5, 1:00 p.m. at St. Monica's Church, 2001 N. Western, Edmond. If you have any questions, please call Carmen Snow, 341-3500.

Las reuniones del Comité del Festival se llevarán a cabo los lunes a las 7:00 p.m. en el salón de juntas #1:

Sabes cocinar? Cantar? Bailar? Ayudar con $$?

Para más información llama a Art Valdez, 621-9790.

Para la seguridad de los niños y para sanar a las víctimas, la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City ha establecido un número telefónico como respuesta pastoral para reportar los abusos a menores de edad. Al llamar a este número, obtendrá una respuesta y asistencia por parte del coordinador encargado para estos casos en la Arquidiócesis. Esta persona le ofrecerá entrevistarse en persona, siempre y cuando el denunciante que llame lo desee. Las llamadas son confidenciales, con las siguientes excepciones:

• Cualquier alegación de abuso sexual que se haga en perjuicio de un menor de edad debe ser reportado al Departamento de Servicios Humanos mejor conocido como DHS (800-522-3511). La ley del estado de Oklahoma y las normas de la Arquidiócesis así lo requiren.
• Cualquier alegación de abuso sexual o conducta inapropiada debe ser compartida con las autoridades de la Arquidiócesis.

Las Hermanas Carmelitas ofrecen clases de Biblia para los padres de familia durante las doctrinas de los niños, los miércoles de 7:00 a 8:00 p.m., en su oficina. No pierdan esta oportunidad de crecer en el conocimiento de Dios Padre, de conocer mejor la Biblia. Este será un paso más en tu vida de fe.

"El nos arrancó del poder de las tinieblas y nos trsladó al Reino de Su Hijo amado. En El nos encontramos liberados y perdonados". (Col. 1:13-14)

El Grupo de Oración Justicia, Paz y Caridad, te invita a compartir con nosotros las promesad de ese Jesús en el que nos encontramos liberados y perdonados. Este viernes, 10 de Septiembre, 7:00 p.m., Salon No. 2.

• Las clases de Catesismo para niños de nuestra parroquia de Kinder a 8^o grado y que NO asistan a la escuela de San Eugenio, empezarán el Miércoles 8 de Septiembre. Padres, por favor traiga a sus niños a la iglesia NO MAS TARDE de las 6:30 p.m. y recogerlos NO MAS TARDE de las 8:00 p.m. GRACIAS POR SU COOPERACION.

• Las clases de Confirmación I y II empezarán el 12 de Septiembre. Habrá una junta informativa para los padres el Miércoles 1^o de Septiembre a las 7:00 p.m., en los salones de juntas 2 y 3.

• Junta para niños de 2o grado solamente que celebrarán la Primera Penitencia, será el miércoles 6 de Octubre a las 7:00 p.m.

• LA FECHA LIMITE PARA INSCRIBIR A SUS NIÑOS PARA LA DOCTRINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA/PREPARACION SACRAMENTAL, ES EL 27 DE OCTUBRE.

Las clases de Inglés empezarán el lunes 13 de septiembre de 6:00 a 8:30 p.m. Si usted quiere aprender Inglés y esta dispuesto a comprometerse dos veces por semana de 3 a 8 meses, por favor llame a la Hermana Carmen, 751-7115, ext. 120 o a Mirtala Aaron, 751-7959

"Sunday Brunch" - First Sunday of each month, 11:30 a.m., "Waffle House", 959 West Memorial.

"What's-Up?" - Every first Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. in St. Eugene's Meeting Room 1, we get together and plan the activities for the following month.

"Tuesday Discussion Group" 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 Supper Club" - Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., "Johnny Corrino's Country Italian Rest.", 2905 West Memorial.

"Social Hour" - Every Friday of each month, 6:00 p.m. In September will meet at "Taco Bueno", 4221 N.W. 39 St.

- Monday, September 6, Labor Day Picnic/Potluck, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., at Tom Clapper's, 12104 Camelot Place (751-0415).

- Sunday, September 12, St. Eugene Festival of the Americas, 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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

Guthrie, OK

St. Francis Catholic Church

N.W. 10 and May Ave., OKC

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

Boys grades 1^st through 5^th interested in joining St. Eugene Cub Scout Pack 129, please come to our sign up meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 7:00 p.m., School Cafeteria. Bring a parent. For more information contact John Jewell, 848-4204.

For the safety of children and the healing of victims, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City provides an Abuse of Minors Pastoral Response Hotline. Calls to this number will be answered by the Archdiocesan Assistance Coordinator who will offer to meet with the caller in person, if the caller so desires. Calls are confidential with the following exceptions:

• Any allegation of sexual abuse concerning those who currently are minors must be reported to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (800-522-3511) as required by Oklahoma state law and Archdiocesan policy and
• Any allegation of sexual misconduct must be shared with the proper Archdiocesan authorities.

1:30 p.m. Anniversary Mass - Church

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

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

5:00 p.m. Volleyball - Gym

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

8:00 a.m. Men's Ministry - Meeting Room 1

10:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group - Meeting Room 2

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

7:00 p.m. RCIA - Meeting Rooms 2/3

7:30 p.m. Festival Americas Committee - Meeting Room 1

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

10:00 a.m. Card Circle - Meeting Rooms

6:30 p.m. CCD - Church and School

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

6:30 p.m. PTO Open House - Fellowship Hall

11:30 a.m. Seniors - Meeting Room 1

6:00 p.m. Volleyball - Gym

6:30 p.m. Hispanic Prayer Group - Meeting Room 2

6:30 p.m. SLAA - Meeting Room 1

9:00 a.m. Festival Americas Committee - F. Hall

10:00 a.m. Safe Environment Training - School Library

1:00 p.m. Safe Environment Training - School Library

6:30 p.m. New-Comers Reception - Meeting Room

8:00 a.m. Festival of the Americas - Fellowship Hall

10:00 a.m. RCIA Dismissal - Meeting Room 3

11:15 a.m. RCIA Sponsor Meeting - Meeting Room 3

11:30 a.m. Confirmation I & II - School

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

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

According to Archdiocesan mandate, all volunteers who work or have contact with children must attend a Safe Environment Training Seminar. If you have not attended a training seminar, please plan to attend one of the following seminars:

Saturday, September 11 - 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, September 11 - 1:00 p.m.

Monday, September 13 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 14 - 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, September 15 - 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, September 16 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, September 17 - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 18 - 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, September 18 - 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 19 - 1:30 p.m. (Spanish)

No need to RSVP. Just please attend a meeting that is convenient for your schedule. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Deirdré Hite, by e-mail, dhite@steugenes.org or 751-7115, ext. 122.