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Rectory 7958 W. Foster 773/775-6659 Fax 773/775-2832 [email protected] www.st-eugene.org School 7930 W. Foster 773/763-2235 Fax 773/763-2775 www.steugene-school.org Convent Spiritual Center Verbum Dei Sisters 7920 W. Foster 773/467-0295 [email protected] The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2016 SUNDAY MASSES: (5:30 PM Saturday), 7:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM, 4:30 PM WEEKDAYS: 6:30, 9:00 AM (8:30 AM Saturday) CONFESSIONS: Saturdays from 4:00—5:00 PM in the Reconciliation Room. BAPTISMS: 1st & 3rd Sun- days at 1:00 PM. Baptismal Preparation Class the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the rectory. Please telephone the rectory to register. WEDDINGS: Arrangements must be made 6 months in advance with one of the Priests. Weddings are cele- brated for registered parish- ioners of St. Eugene Parish. PARISHIONERS: When moving in or out of St. Eugene Parish, please notify the rectory. YOUR WILL: Remember the church in your bequests. CHURCH ETIQUETTE: The priest should be the last in, and first out of church. Parish Staff Rev. George Koeune, Pastor Ms. Catherine Scotkovsky, Principal Rev. James J. O’Brien, Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Janet Kusinski, Assistant Principal Rev. Greg Wojcik , Associate Pastor Ms. Lydia Hilado, Director of Music Rev. John G. Hetland, Associate Pastor Mr. Vincent Hilado, Assist. Director of Music Rev. Philip J. Grib, S.J., Resident Mrs. Barbara Meier, Bulletin Editor Retired Deacon Edward O’Leary Mrs. Joanna Bischof, Mrs. Pat Conlon, Deacon Jim Cozzo, Jr. Mrs. Kathleen Kon & Deacon Chick O’Leary, Business Manager Mrs. Terri Swiderski, Receptionists Please TURN OFF any electronic devices before entering the church for Mass or any other Liturgical service. Please do NOT park in front of church to ensure emergency vehicle access. There are ample parking spaces provided on the north side, to the rear of the church and the Shaunessy Center parking lot. THE VOICE St. Eugene Parish Chicago, IL 60656 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. — John 1:5

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Page 1: St. Eugene Parish THE VOICE · 12/25/2016  · St. Eugene Church and Parish. Please sign our guest register in the rear vestibule and let our ushers know if you need a taxi or need

Rectory 7958 W. Foster 773/775-6659

Fax 773/775-2832 [email protected]

www.st-eugene.org

School 7930 W. Foster 773/763-2235

Fax 773/763-2775 www.steugene-school.org

Convent

Spiritual Center Verbum Dei Sisters

7920 W. Foster 773/467-0295

[email protected]

The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2016

SUNDAY MASSES: (5:30 PM Saturday), 7:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM, 4:30 PM WEEKDAYS: 6:30, 9:00 AM (8:30 AM Saturday) CONFESSIONS: Saturdays from 4:00—5:00 PM in the Reconciliation Room. BAPTISMS: 1st & 3rd Sun-days at 1:00 PM. Baptismal Preparation Class the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the rectory. Please telephone the rectory to register. WEDDINGS: Arrangements must be made 6 months in advance with one of the Priests. Weddings are cele-brated for registered parish-ioners of St. Eugene Parish. PARISHIONERS: When moving in or out of St. Eugene Parish, please notify the rectory. YOUR WILL: Remember the church in your bequests. CHURCH ETIQUETTE: The priest should be the last in, and first out of church.

Parish Staff Rev. George Koeune, Pastor Ms. Catherine Scotkovsky, Principal Rev. James J. O’Brien, Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Janet Kusinski, Assistant Principal Rev. Greg Wojcik , Associate Pastor Ms. Lydia Hilado, Director of Music Rev. John G. Hetland, Associate Pastor Mr. Vincent Hilado, Assist. Director of Music Rev. Philip J. Grib, S.J., Resident Mrs. Barbara Meier, Bulletin Editor Retired Deacon Edward O’Leary Mrs. Joanna Bischof, Mrs. Pat Conlon, Deacon Jim Cozzo, Jr. Mrs. Kathleen Kon & Deacon Chick O’Leary, Business Manager Mrs. Terri Swiderski, Receptionists

Please TURN OFF any electronic devices before entering the church for Mass or any other Liturgical service. Please do NOT park in front of church to ensure emergency vehicle access.

There are ample parking spaces provided on the north side, to the rear of the church and the Shaunessy Center parking lot.

THE VOICE St. Eugene Parish

Chicago, IL 60656

The light shines in the darkness,

and the darkness has not overcome it.

— John 1:5

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Welcome, visitors and guests, to St. Eugene Church and Parish. Please sign our guest register in the rear vestibule and

let our ushers know if you need a taxi or need to use a phone.

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RECTORY HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY

9:00 - 11:30 am & 12:30 - 8:00 pm (closed for lunch: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bulletin copy MUST be in the rectory office NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON EACH MONDAY. Copy material received past the deadline will not be published in The Voice until the following weekend—NO EXCEPTIONS.

Christmas Perspective

There was a time when my perspective of what Christmas was all about was way off. When I was a child, I would always watch the holiday specials that were shown throughout the month of December. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was one of my favorites of the cartoons that aired. I loved the antics of Snoopy, Woodstock, Lucy, and the whole Peanuts gang. The pathetic little tree that Charlie Brown bought always made me laugh, and the way that the kids sang at the end of the show, with their heads way up high so all you could see was their chin and mouth, was quite funny.

I truly enjoyed the cartoon, except for one part. There is a Peanuts character named Linus who carries a blanket. At one point in the cartoon Linus walks out on stage and gives a long speech. As I child, I always thought Linus was boring and his part did not belong in the cartoon. However, my perspective on Christmas has changed since I was a child. As I grew in understanding of my faith, what I had thought to be the worst part in the cartoon, I now consider the best. For those of you who have never seen “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” this is Linus’ speech (which is actually from the Gospel of Luke). Note: The translation is different from the one you might find in your bible, but the meaning is quite clear.

The shepherds in the field were keeping night watch over their flock. Suddenly, an Angel of the Lord appeared to them, as the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were very much afraid. The angel said to them: “Fear not! I come to proclaim good news to you, tidings of great joy to be shared by the whole people. For on this day, in the city of David, a savior has been born to you, the Messiah and Lord. Let this be a sign to you: in a manger you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes.” Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to those of good will.” (Luke 2: 8-14)

The joy of Christmas is about the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes. May the birth of Jesus fill your hearts and the hearts of all people around the world, with peace, love, and joy.

Merry Christmas!

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SUNDAY 25 CHRISTMAS DAY MONDAY 26 ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM 4:00 pm Youth Athletics: SH.CTR TUESDAY 27 NO ACTIVITIES WEDNESDAY 28 4:00 pm Youth Athletics: SHCTR

December 18, 2016

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR PARISH. YOUR EFFORTS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Visit our giving page by going to our web site (www.st-eugene.org)

THURSDAY 29 4:00 pm Youth Athletics: SH.CTR FRIDAY 30 4:00 pm Youth Athletics: SH.CTR SATURDAY 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE 10:00 am AA: SCH: RH SUNDAY 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY 9:30 am Altar & Rosary Society Mass Rosary starts at 9:05 am: CH FACILITY CODES CH Church CV Convent REC.LL Rectory Lower Level SCH.110 School Room 110 SCH.RH Ryan Hall SH.CTR Shaunessy Center SH.CTR+MR Shaunessy Center & Meeting Room SH.MR Shaunessy Center Meeting Room

THE GIFT OF GOD’S WORD On this day of gifts and gift-giving, it seems appropriate that we take a moment to reflect on the great gift of God’s Word. Because it is creative, God’s Word always points to its author, always calls us to respond. Because it is powerful, God’s Word can link the sublime with the ridiculous, the transcendent with the immanent, the divine with the human. Because it is graceful, God’s Word establishes a relationship of deep intimacy between us and God. At the heart of God’s Word lies a tantalizing tension between the mysterious and the mundane. In our liturgical celebration, this unresolved tension both reveals the meaning of life for us and calls us to respond, to act upon that meaning. Once accepted and opened, the gift of God’s Word is a gift that keeps on giving and keeps on calling us to give in return. It dares us to be like the gift-giver and to become gifts for others, not only at Christmas, but at every moment of life. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

THIS WEEKEND

Regular Sunday Offering $ 12,754 Electronic Giving

December 12 to December 18

$1,084 from 42 donors

$ 1,084

Total $ 13,838

Sunday Budget 2016-17 $ 16,000

Over / (short) $ 2,162

To Teach Who Christ Is $ 1,390 Sharing Parish $ 339

FOR CHRISTMAS THE RECTORY OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 AND REOPEN

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 AT 9:00 AM

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Prayer with Scripture

We invite you to an encounter of prayer where you can stop from the hurry of the moment and listen to God through God’s Word, in silence, meditation, ad-oration and contemplation. In this short but intense time, we listen to a talk that introduces us into the understanding of the Word of God, which later, we reflect on and meditate in an attitude of faith, discov-ering what God is trying to reveal to us. The prayer is accompanied by the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with songs to help the faithful enter more into prayer.

Every Tuesday in Spanish - 7:00 pm Every Wednesday in English - 7:00 pm

Every Thursday in Polish - 7:30 pm St. Eugene Convent

7920 W. Foster, Chicago IL 60656 For more information please contact the

convent at:773-467-0295

ADORATION of the

BLESSED SACRAMENT Mondays in church

12:00 NOON - 8:00 pm with Benediction at 7:45 pm

“God so loved the world that

He gave His Only-Begotten Son, in order that everyone who believes in Him

might have eternal life.” Gospel of John

Taken from the Magnificat, Vol. 3 No. 13

PLEASE COME — VISIT JESUS

PEOPLE OF THE CROSS UNITED Mary’s Child, Light of the World, Child of Compassion, shine your light on our suffering Christian brothers and sisters throughout the world. Shine your light on all people of goodwill who, while yearning for peace, are forced to carry the cross of oppression and malice in their daily lives.

Parishioner Contact Update To help us keep our records current, please print the information below and drop the form in the collection basket or at the rectory. Thank you. Last Name _________________________ First Name __________________ M/M, Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss

Last Name _________________________ First Name __________________ M/M, Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss

Address ________________________________________ City __________________ Zip code ________

Email address: _____________________________ Email address: ______________________________

Phone # (Home) _______________________ Cell # ___________________ Cell # __________________

CRISIS PREGNANCY HELPLINE 1-800-400-4205

WEEKEND ANNOUNCEMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE

RECTORY OFFICE BY 9:00 AM ON FRIDAY AND APPROVED BY FR. GEORGE

THE BULLETIN FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 31, 2016 / JANUARY 1, 2017

HAS GONE TO THE PRINTER

FOR NEW YEAR’S

THE RECTORY OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAY, JANUARY 1

AND REOPEN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2 AT 9:00 AM

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The winning entries in the Knights of Columbus “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS” poster contest at St. Eugene School will be on display in the rear ves-tibule of the church throughout the Christmas sea-son.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY DECEMBER FOOD DRIVE

will take place next weekend DECEMBER 31, 2016 / JANUARY 1, 2017.

THANK YOU AGAIN to those of you who contributed food and monetary donations to our

Parish Food Drive in November. Your generous donations put food on many tables and provide aid to the poor in other ways. There are so many in need.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TESTING

THE CLASS OF 2021 Saturday, January 14, 2017

Please call the school of your choice for details and time of the testing.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve (Saturday): 4:00 p.m. - Family Liturgy

6:30 p.m. - Christmas Vigil 9:30 p.m. - Christmas Carols 10:00 p.m. - The Mass of Midnight

Christmas Day (Sunday): 7:00, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

(no 4:30 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day)

NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE

Solemnity of Mary

New Year’s Eve Mass (Saturday) 5:30 p.m. New Year’s Day Masses (Sunday) 7:00, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.

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PLEASE PRAY For the Sick: Linda Adamczyk, Annabella Amato, Pat Apida, Robert Apida, Anthony Barone, Jennifer Pemberton Blackmore, Anthony Bongiorno, Arthur Bronski, Margaret Brinlee-Brucken, Frances Bruno, Francine Bruno, Brian Campbell, Franco Chiappetta, Agnes Collins, Deacon Jim Cozzo, Jr., Mirna Cozzo, Kevin D’Agostino, Dominic De Fano, Dana Dennis, Jaimie Di Carlo, Marge Dyson, Vicki Fealey, Don Feist, Bob Gasiorek, Carol Gasiorek, Robert W. Gelfond, Frances Gofron, Michelle & Shaun Hamilton, James G. Hanson, Tim Heider, Denise Hess, Barbara Hinze, Patricia Jackson, Eileen Jacques, Kathy Jeskey, John Keating, Cindy Koeune, Katherine Koeune, Bill Kohut, Bob Kolk, Raymond Kordzinski, Lila Krzak, Olga Kykta, Allie Lim, Rose Mary Maratto, Rosemary Marinello, John Masley, Dolores Michalek, Ursula Mills, Michael C. Muscarello, Virginia Muscarello, Leo Navickis, Deacon Ed O’Leary, Rita Oltman, Lena Pighini, Norma Quilici, Gerry Randazzo, Charlotte Rice, Rita Rogers, John Ruberti, Teresa Ruberti, Leo Samborski, Theresa Samborski, Marie Sauser, Jerry Schippers, Joanne Schippers, Patrick Schippers, John Schuster, Michael Shannon, Yolanda Shannon, Emily Steckiewicz, Maxine Stefanowski, Rev. Fred Tomzik, Mary Vail, Gina Vassalo, Beverly Wijas, Mary Ann Zulawinski and for those who are homebound, in hospitals, nursing homes and under hospice care. Newly added to our sick list: Raffaela Metallo, Bob Schu, Joan Walsh For the Deceased: Ken Cain, Ann Legenza, Joann Massoth

PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY IF YOU WOULD LIKE A NAME LISTED.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A PARISHIONER OF ST. EUGENE PARISH,

WE WELCOME YOU TO PLEASE STOP BY THE RECTORY OFFICE DURING

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS. M-F 9 am - 8 pm, SAT – SUN 9 am - 1 pm

SAVE THE DATE! ALUMNI WEEKEND

FEBRUARY 17, 18, & 19, 2017

CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME Were you raised Catholic… but do not come or seldom come to church anymore? Are you a Catholic who feels separated from your church? Would you like to know more about the Catholic Church as it is today? Would you like to feel at home in the Catholic Church again? No matter how long you have been away and no matter the reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church. For more information, please call the rectory at: 773-775-6659 and ask to speak to any of our priests.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO

REV. JAMES J. O’BRIEN DECEMBER 29

ST. JOSEPH COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 11 - 7:00 pm School Room 110 This will be our regular meeting. We will be discussing donation requests and advertising. We ask all members to be present. New members are welcome.

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POPE FRANCIS TWEET FOR THE WEEK

Mercy is the concrete action of Gods love that,

by forgiving, transforms and

changes our lives.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION An old joke asks, “What time is Midnight Mass?” The answer is not really obvious, since Christmas is unique in having several distinct celebrations. The readings and prayers vary greatly from hour to hour. The Vigil Mass hinges on the family heritage of Jesus and his origins. The concept of “midnight” predates clock time, and really has to do with a celebration in the hours of darkness. Years ago, it was not possible to receive Communion without fasting for a full day, so the late hour of this Mass made it possible for the people to receive. The first Mass after sunrise, the Mass at Dawn, was once known as “The Shepherds’ Mass,” and later Masses set aside stories of Jesus’ birth to focus on the key to the day’s celebration: John the Evangelist’s majestic theology of Christ’s identity as the Word made flesh, dwelling among us. One feast, four separate Masses. Only monasteries manage the whole round. Parishioners typically take just one entry point into the mystery. Yet there is much to savor and celebrate in the coming of Christ into the world. Christmas is not a day, but a season. You still have two weeks to send those Christmas cards before you’re officially late! —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

THANK YOU, BULLETIN ADVERTISERS This bulletin is subsidized completely by those companies whose advertisements appear on the last two pages. If you have the opportunity, you may thank them in the name of our parish by using their products or services. Should you desire to participate as a sponsor or our bulletin, you may contact J.S. Paluch Company at 1-800-566-6170.

The blessing of the Christmas tree Each Christmas season, as we decorate our tree, we honor the past, remembering with each or-nament the years before. And we also make a promise to the future, when this year’s tree will be a memory. We circle the tree as a family and weigh its branches with our hopes and dreams. How much more special it will be if we bring our Lord to share this time with us, unifying us in His love, as well as our own. Try for example this simple Christmas tree blessing: When the family is gathered, start with a simple prayer of thanks for the family members gathered, the roof over your heads, the joy of the season. Then before the decorating is finished have each person hold back one ornament. Have each person hang their ornament saying: May this Christmas tree bring the blessing of … choosing a blessing they desire for the home or the world. Now turn on the lights and sing a verse of "O Come, O come, Emmanuel" or "O Christmas Tree."

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PLEASE NOTE: The designated multi-intentional Mass times will be

the 9:00 morning Mass on Wednesday, and the 11:30 morning Mass on Sunday.

Multi-intentional Masses will have no more than 30 names.

A REMINDER To make sure a Mass Intention is included in the bulletin, it must be made 2 weeks in advance. To make sure a Mass Intention is read at Mass, it must be made at least 1 week in advance of the date requested.

+ MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK + Saturday, December 24 - Vigil: The Nativity of the Lord 4:00 George Meier 6:30 Petrenko & Grow Fams. 10:00 Michael & Thomas Doles Sunday, December 25 - The Nativity of the Lord 7:00 People of the Parish 9:30 Antoni Orlowski 11:30 Cristoforo & Salvatore Alaimo, Amalia & Jenaro Barone, Francesco & Ninfa Balistreri, Domenico Battista, Walter Caban, George Concialdi, Dabros & Wytrwal Fam., Helen & Steve Dobrowolski, Thomas Dahm, Mary Jane Dombrowski, Michael Fiorante, Joseph Fonnanta, John Kula, Joseph Kuzara, Vince & Mary LaPietra Fam. & Fri., Vernon R. Lipps, Sr., Michael & Josephine Magnine,. Joseph Ronald Magnine & Virginia Sorce, Mike & Michael Michalek, Aniela Mietus, Rich Litwitz & Eileen Mitchell, Casto Neri, Anna & Mike, Sr. Parente, Michael Vito Parente, Vincenzo & Adele Pizzuto, Bridie & David Riordan, Russo & Riotto Fams., Phil Saineghi, Maria Tenuta, Roy Tufts, Edward & Victoria Wnek Monday - Friday: 6:30 am & 9:00 am

Saturday: 8:30 am Monday, December 26 - St. Stephen 6:30 Patricia Zmijewski 9:00 Fred Rogers Tuesday, December 27 - St. John 6:30 Salvatore & Maria Tenuta 9:00 Bennie Martin Wednesday, December 28 - The Holy Innocents 6:30 Purgatorial Society 9:00 Int. for Helen Adamowicz, Int. for Efren Adaya, Int. for Joan Allen, Int. for Mary Caraballo, Dorothy & Elmer Chanski, Brian & Terry Dahlquist, Ernesto & Domenica Fiorante, Norman Johns, LaPietra Fam. & Fri., Phil Saineghi, Leroy Salemi, Int. for Gerald Santago Fam., Eraldo Simonetti, Lawrence Viverto Thursday, December 29 6:30 Rachelle Turano-Wojcik 9:00 Joan Carlino Friday, December 30 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 6:30 Eugene Kosla 9:00 Michael Savino Saturday, December 31 - St. Sylvester I 8:30 Norman Johns Saturday, December 31 - Vigil: The Nativity of the Lord 5:30 Marie Husfield Sunday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God 7:00 Manczko - Bova Fams.

9:30 John Kula 11:30 Ernesto Burlini, Pasquele & Catina Busa, Giorgio & Maria Castellese, Gina & Concetta Castellese, Agnieszka Chabura, Stanislaw & Franciszka Chabura, Margaret Chlopek, Hinze & Moriarty Fams., Norman Johns, LaPietra Fam. & Fri., Anthony & Nicola Neri, Vincenza & Donato Neri, Rosa Russo, Frank Tenerello, Maria Tenuta, Joseph & Anna Wilk, Wiktoria Wilk, Edward Victoria Wnek 4:30 People of the Parish

+MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY +

*Lector **Eucharistic Minister ***Server

Saturday, December 31 - 8:30 am *** Team 1 Saturday, December 31 - 5:30 pm * Volunteer Lector ** Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers *** Team 2 Mon., 1/2 - 9:00 am Sunday, January 1 - 7:00 am * Volunteer Lector ** Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers *** Team 6 Tue., 1/3 - 9:00 am Sunday, January 1 - 9:30 am * Volunteer Lector ** Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers *** Team 5 Wed., 1/4 - 9:00 am Sunday, January 1 - 11:30 am * Volunteer Lector ** Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers *** Team 4 Thu., 1/5 - 9:00 am Sunday, January 1 - 4:30 pm * Volunteer Lector ** Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers *** Team 3 Fri., 1/6 - 9:00 am

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ST. EUGENE’S SCHOOL CHRISTMAS SHOW - DECEMBER 16, 2016 “JESUS MEANS CHRISTMAS TO ME”

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ST. EUGENE CHILDREN’S CHOIR SANG AT LIBERTY BANK ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17.

THE CHILDREN ARE PICTURED WITH LYDIA HILADO, OUR DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND SANTA CLAUS.

ST. EUGENE’S ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - DECEMBER 6, 2016

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“Prayer in action is love; Love in action is service.” Mother Teresa The Infant Jesus shows us the tremendous gift that is Love. Our service to each other is an expression of that love. Members of the following ministries and their guest are cordially invited to attend our

Volunteers’ Appreciation Christmas Dinner Party on Saturday, January 7, 2017

after the 5:30 pm Mass in the Shaunessy Center.

Altar & Rosary Society, Alumni Association, Annulment Ministry, Athletic Board, Choir, Church Tabulators, Eucharistic Adoration Committee, Eucharistic Ministers, Finance Council, Greeters, Knights of Columbus, Lectors, Liturgical Decorating Committee, Liturgy Committee, Maintenance, Ministers of Care, Ministry of Prayer, Music Ministry, Parish Pastoral Council, Pro-Life Committee, RCIA, Sacristans, School Advisory Committee, School Faculty & Administration, Scouting, St. Joseph’s Table, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Super Alumni Weekend Volunteers, Trot ‘n Treat Volunteers, Ushers, Verbum Dei Sisters.

Kindly RSVP no later than Tuesday, December 27, 2016 to let us know if you will be joining us.

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Sunday, January 29 (10:30 am - 1:00 pm)

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We ask all of our parishioners, if you have a loved one serving in the military,

to please contact the rectory office to give us the name of the soldier, so the

whole parish can pray for your loved one. A book in the church vestibule is

available for inscribing the names of all military personnel. This book will be part of the offertory

procession from now until the war is over.

A PRAYER L , . P . B . W J L S . A

We pray for our loved ones

who are serving in any branch of the Armed Forces during this time of conflict.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission as Catholics united in faith at St. Eugene Parish is to help bring God to people and people to God. Through evangelization, education and being of service to each other, we strive to make our parish community a holistic community in body, mind and spirit. It is our goal to develop, support, encourage and empower one another in our parish ministries, so that each person can reach their human and Christian po-tential. We are enthused about the future of St. Eugene and the whole Catholic Church and we pledge our participation in that future. We seek dialogue and open communication with all parishioners in fulfilling the needs of our parish. While recognizing the cultural diversities in our community, we will strive to bring all people together in Christ under a common bond of faith, hope and love.

MAJOR ADAMCZYK

GHALEB AZROUI DONALD BELLISARIO

TIMOTHY EMMETT CAROLAN CATHY O’LEARY CHAMBERLAIN

ZBIGNIEW DUDKOWSKI MARTY DURCAN

MATTHEW SCOTT FORREST ANDREW HOPKINS

CHRISTOPHER JENKINS JACK KANE

TYLER LANNERS

ANTONIO JAMES LIM JAMES TYLER MARBACH

CHRIS MARCHIORI KEITH MILLER

MEGAN MILLER THOMAS NEUHENGEN

ERIC NORWOOD VINCENT PAGE

CHAD PRITCHARD NICHOLAS RANCH

HOLLY SCHIPPERS MICHAEL SCHIPPERS, JR.

If you would like to add a name to the list, please call the rectory. Also, please call the rectory when your loved one returns home.