PRAYER REQUESTS 
Mrs. Emilie Portwood passed away Monday evening. Emilie was part of our CSSE family for many years and was well known and well loved.  She was the school secretary here and her daughter-in-law taught here.  Her children went to school here and her granddaughter, Lizzie Muckleroy is a current student. Her funeral it is being held at St. Eugene at 10:30am on Friday, March 13th.  The wake will be at Smith Kernke North at 7pm, March 12th. Please keep the Portwood and Muckleroy family in your prayers.  |  Please pray for the mother-in-law of Mrs. Wagner, our MS English teacher. She passed away this week.  |  Please pray for Lilly Ingram's grandmother, Loretta Hatchett who had emergency eye surgery (her retina detached), Recovery is going to be 3 months.  |  Please pray for Patty Dearden's son-in-law and his family as he battles cancer. May the Lord grant him strength and healing.  |  Please pray for Miss Janie Patrick, who lost her home in a fire on Valentines Day. May she find help and strength to get through a difficult time.  |  Please pray for the healing of Kathy O'Donnell, grandmother of pre-schooler Davey O'Donnell, as she undergoes chemotherapy treatment for Lymphoma.  |  Continue to pray for Jerry Vandiver, great-grandfather of Alaina & Davyn Schoppa, who has a long road of recovery following a fall at home.  |  Continue to pray for the healing and recovery of the daughter-in-law of Mrs. Mogilka.   |  Continue to pray for the healing of Francisco Peña, brother of Pre K-4 teaching assistant Mrs. Imelda Aleman, who was diagnosed with Leukemia and is undergoing chemotherapy. We pray for the strength for his family during this difficult time.

If you would like to include something in the Prayer Requests section, please contact Kim Hattaway at [email protected].

IMPORTANT DATES  
March 16-20           SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
Mon. Mar. 23           4th Quarter Begins
Mon. Mar. 23           School Track Awards (8am: 1st-5th; 2:40pm: Middle School)
Tues. Mar. 24          Class Pics (K-7th uniform) & 8th Grade individual photos (dress clothes)
Wed. Mar. 25          School Pics (MWF Pre-K)
Thurs. Mar. 26        School Mass (8:15 am)
Thurs. Mar. 26         Report Cards go home

Check the calendar on the school webpage for more! 
 

SCHOOL NEWS

Summer Camp Registration Open WITH NEW HOURS!
Our CSSE Summer Camp was voted TOP 5 in OKC by OKC Mom's Blog! Camp wll take place June 1 - June 26, 2020 AND July 6 - July 31, 2020. Due to popular demand, we are expanding the hours so camp will now run from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (4-6pm is extended day option). We will also have some fee changes. They will be available by early next week once the flyer has been updated.

Stations of the Cross
Please join the Saint Eugene school community for Stations of the Cross on  Fridays during Lent (except March 13th and March 20th) at 8:15.  The dates are as follows:

• March 27th -  6th Grade
• April 3rd- 7th
• April 10th- Good Friday TBA

What You Give Up for Lent Changes Lives  
This year our school is participating in Operation Rice Bowl through Catholic Relief Services.  The rice bowls went home this week. 75% of donations to CRS Rice Bowl supports Catholic Relief programs around the world, and 25% supports local hunger and poverty alleviation efforts.  For more information about how you can make this service project more meaningful for your family please go to www.CRSRiceBowl.org. The rice bowls will be collected after Easter.

Trip to DC!
Middle Schoolers - you can still sign up for the summer trip to Washington DC! We need 3 more students! Parents do not have to attend. Contact Mrs. Lupp for details.


Show off  your school spirit!
PTO has a limited number of CSSE yard signs ($10), tumblers ($15), and car magnets ($5) for sale! Purchase in the school office, and let everyone know you're proud to be a part of St. Eugene!

8th Grade Fundraisers

Bracelets in school colors!
Handmade, waterproof and custom made for CSSE! 3 styles to choose from! $10 each



Koozies with school logo!
Kids can use daily to keep their water bottles cool! $5 each. Place orders through any 8th grade student/parent or by contacting Danielle Stone or Amy Anderson at [email protected].
Thanks for your support!



 

ST. EUGENE GALA NEWS

 


The Gala dessert auction needs you to fill our dessert tables!
Bring your home baked goods or store bought we love them all! Please bring enough for 8 people, also remember nothing will be returned so make them look lovely on dishes you don't need back.

If you don't want to cook or shop we have another option, call one of the following bakeries, place and pay for your order and we'll pick it up and deliver it to the Gala for you.

La Baquette 405.840.3047
Pie Junkie 405.605.8767
Gigi's Cupcakes 405.286.6200

If you have any questions contact Jenny Blevins at 405 535 1975 or [email protected]

What is the St. Eugene Gala?
Our annual Gala is our biggest fundraiser of the school for the year! It’s your chance to support your children, their teachers and join in fellowship with other parents and St. Eugene parishioners. If you haven’t attended a Gala, this is your year to be a part of the action! This year we are proud to be honoring Judi Wilkinson! Visit the gala site for the whole scoop!
 

EAGLE EXCELLENCE!

8th Grade Girls Basketball Take 1st Place in State Tournament
Congratulations go out to our 8th grade girls, Ella Stone, Samantha Teague and Victoria Brazil! They, along with their teammates on the Rosary Bulldogs 8th Grade Girls Team, played with poise and skill to take first place in the state tournament this past weekend! Way to go, ladies!

If you would like to share Eagle Excellence, email your info to Kim Hattaway.

 

ST. EUGENE PARISH NEWS

Youth Group News
No regular youth group meeting next week due to Spring Break. Enjoy your time off!

• March 17 - Spring Break - Be safe!
• March 24 - 8th grade
• March 31 - Lenten Rosary @ Abortion Clinic in South OKC, All 3 grades
• April 7 - 6th grade

CANCELED! (Edited 3/14/2020)
Gifts for Graduation, Easter, First Communion, Confirmation, Mother's Day or just because!
Support St. Eugene youth by purchasing affordable imported rosaries, jewelry and sacramentals. Fun Catholic sports jewelry, too. Stop by the gathering area  after all masses THIS WEEKEND and again on March 21 and 22nd. Thank you for your support!

Attn 8th grade parents!
Your graduate can attend the Steubenville Mid-America conference once they've completed 8th grade. Registration is open with limited space. The conference is July 10-12 on the campus of Missouri State University. This Spirit-filled conference WILL FULFILL your retreat requirement for the parish Confirmation program. Contact Rolando Benites with questions. 405.426.5848 or [email protected]

Breakfast Treats After 9:30 Mass - Volunteers Needed - Sign Up!
In order to bring more variety and create a greater sense of community, breakfast casseroles and breakfast treats are being offered after 9:30 Mass on Sundays. Four volunteers are needed for each weekend to provide these items.  There are recipes available, but feel free to bring your own recipe, or some treat your family enjoys that you would like to share with others. Some examples besides casseroles would be donuts, bagels, fruit, or muffins. Please go to the sign up genius below or send an email to  [email protected]. You can bring these items to Ross Hall before 9:30 Mass. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CA4A929AAF49-steugene

Church Nursery in need of Volunteers
The nursery is in need of fill-in volunteers for Sunday 9:30am and 12:00pm mass and Wednesday evenings. Volunteers are also needed the second Saturday of every month in the evening and for other special events. Please contact the nursery director for more information at   [email protected] . Safe environment training needed. Thank you!

Vocare Chalice at Mass
We need more families to take the Vocare Chalice home for a week and pray for Vocations. We especially need people after Saturday and Sunday 5:00 pm Masses.  If interested or have questions, please email Susan Givens at [email protected] or call her at 751-7115.

Afternoon Prayer
The Church is hosting a daily prayer every afternoon Monday-Friday in the church at 2:45 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. We invite you to come when you can. There will be different prayers every month. Please join us!
 

COMMUNITY NEWS

CANCELED! (Edited 3/13/2020)
March Moms Night Out
Saturday, March 14th at 6pm
Check out our Facebook group at MNO of CSSE or contact Kristen Birmingham.

BMCHS TLC Gift Card Fundraiser
Spring is just around the corner!  It’s time to start thinking about planting flowers.  The BMCHS Senior Class of 2020 is selling TLC Garden Center $20 gifts cards to help support their graduation party.  Please contact Ashley Bass at [email protected] or 206-8906 to purchase a gift card or fill out the attached form.  The BMCHS Class of 2020 appreciates your support!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE5tYY-zRZDanZBsrEymPY-hrCWPmyG5Tl1z4snu-1JBaQ8Q/viewform