PRAYER REQUESTS
Two family members of Madison and Meagan Pham are in need your prayers: The girls' paternal grandmother, Nu Thi Do, has been diagnosed with Stage IV cervical cancer and will not be undergoing chemo. Please pray for her, that she will be comfortable and happy for the rest of her life. Also, the Pham girls' paternal uncle, Tien Pham, is battling colon cancer and going thru chemo. Please pray for the Pham family as they go through this difficult time.
Also, keep in your prayers Linda Klein, grandmother of Madeline Faison, and her family as she battles with aggressive terminal cancer. Keep Robyn Paliotta, grandmother of Christopher and Sofia Petromilli, in your prayers, as she undergoes her cancer treatment. Pray for Karen Vandiver, great grandmother of Alaina and Davyn Schoppa who is battling breast cancer. Please pray for Joe Hill, husband of former CSSE teacher and librarian Lynn Hill, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

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

IMPORTANT DATES
Today               NET Retreat, Grades 6-8
                         School Mass, 8:15am
Fri, Mar 15        School Wide Track Meet
                         Youth Group Stations of the Cross, 6:00opm
Mar 16-24        SPRING BREAK! - No School
Tues, Mar 26    Group Picture Day (school uniforms)
                         8th Grade Individual Photos (no uniforms)
Wed, Mar 27     Group Picture Day for PK MWF only
Thurs, Mar 28  School Mass, 8:15am
Fri, Mar 29       Stations of the Cross, 8:15am
Thurs, Apr 4     School Mass, 8:15am
Fri, Apr 5          Spirit Day
                         Stations of the Cross, 8:15am

Check the calendar on the school webpage for more!

SCHOOL NEWS

Track Meet Changes: DROP OFF at school NOT Casady
Due to the "feels like" temperature at 8am, we have made adjustments to our Track Meet times for the 5th through 8th grade Meet.
Please bring your students to St. Eugene. We are going to hold as many events as we can in our gym and on our field. Mrs. O'Connell and Mrs. Metz are making adjustments. We plan to move over to Casady around 10:30am using the St. Eugene Bus.
If you are volunteering, Mrs. Metz will be sending info to you.
The 1st - 4th grade sessions will remain the same times except that 3rd-4th will eat at school.
Students still need to dress appropriately and in layers. 3rd grade and up need sack lunches. They may bring a bag with a blanket and to keep their hats, gloves, etc in. Remember they need a personal water bottle.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility!

Class Photo Information
Class and group pictures for the school as well as 8th grade individual photos will be taken on Tuesday, March 26. Students should be in uniform, with exception of 8th graders. Class picture day for Pre-K that meets on MWF will be Wednesday, March 27.

Sra. Fox Retirement & Search for Spanish Teacher
St. Eugene School has been blessed with a wonderful Spanish program headed by our dear Señora Fox-Arrington. After more than 20 years at St. Eugene, Señora will retire at the completion of the current school year. If your child has a lovely "r" trill and can pray The Lord's Prayer with a beautiful Spanish accent, it's because of Señora. Please take the time to thank her for cultivating a love of the Spanish language and culture within our students.
With Señora's pending retirement, St. Eugene is beginning the search for a dynamic, Spanish-certified educator to teach grades Kindergarten through 8th starting in Fall of 2019. The ideal teacher will not only teach our students the Spanish language, but will seek to broaden their global perspective through the lens of world language and engaging, active lessons. If you know someone who would be a great fit for St. Eugene, please let them know to send their resume and qualifications to [email protected] - subject: Spanish teaching position.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training this Summer
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a program that gives the words and materials to share our Catholic faith with the youngest children here at Saint Eugene. It is rooted in the educational principles of Maria Montessori, the Bible, and the liturgy of the Church. This program has shown to encourage a greater participation in Mass and a strong foundation for the reception of the sacraments.  The students in grades Preschool 3-First grade participate weekly in this wonderful program.
This summer training will be available to anyone interested in this program and sharing their Catholic faith with young children.  The dates of the training are 129th-June 1st and June 12th-June 15th. For more information or to sign up, please contact Susan Ison at [email protected].

Catholic Day at the OKC Dodgers!
April 7th will be Catholic Day at the OKC Dodgers game. The Saint Eugene Student Choir will be singing the National Anthem with other Oklahoma City Catholic school students. Tickers are $15 a piece and the game starts at 1:45. If you are interested in attending please turn in your money and the number of tickets you need to the school office by Tuesday, March 26th. Checks can be made out to Saint Eugene. Tickets will be delivered to the school by April 1st.

Save the Date: Free Dress WEEK April 1-5!
Our top ten gala ticket sellers got together to decide the fun for free dress week which will be April 1-5! This week was earned last fall for raising $20,000 for the gala. Details for each day of the week coming soon! 



Do You Love to Dance and Boogie? 
Tippi Toes classes will get you moving and grooving all semester long! Tippi Toes Dance offers enthusiastic and engaging dance classes for boys and girls. Class at St. Eugene’s will focus on Ballet, Jazz & Tap technique, while encouraging creativity and self-expression. Using original Tippi Toes music, Tippi Toes instructors will guide dancers through weekly lessons that promote a life of confidence, compassion, and FUN! Dancers will have the opportunity to participate in a spring recital in May to celebrate all that they have learned!
***Classes are held in Ross Hall at 4 pm on Tuesdays. Boys and Girls are welcome, we have a great group of both!***
Questions?
email [email protected] 
call/text 405-361-3620
enroll tippitoesdance.com/oklahoma-city

Overdue Books and Fines
Please return any overdue books and pay any fines on your child's library account so he or she has a clean slate for the 4th quarter. Emails should be coming home automatically when something is overdue. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Hattaway [email protected]. Library policies are here.

Sign Up for CSSE Summer Camp!
All 2019 Summer Camp info, including registration forms, is posted on the school website! Sign up today here! 

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 will be going home Monday, March 4th. 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 CRSRiceBowl.org.

Stations of the Cross
Please join the Saint Eugene school community for Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent (except March 15th  and March 22nd). The time is at 8:15am. The Good Friday time will be announced soon. The dates are as follows:

• March 8 - 7th Grade
• March 9 -  various Grades and Mrs. Ison
• March 29 - 6A
• April 5 - 5th Grade
• April 12 - 2nd and 3rd Grade
• April 19 Good Friday - 8th Grade, time TBA

PTO WANTS YOU!!
We are looking for some parents to fill a few of the PTO positions for next year! The positions that will be available are: Vice President, Treasurer, Community Outreach/Fundraising, and New Parent coordinator. We have monthly meetings, participate in many activities for the students & teachers as well as community building events. If you are interested, then please contact Ashley Bass at 405-206-8906 or [email protected]. 

Track Meets and Track Spirit Shirt
St. Eugene students will have the opportunity to participate in two track meets this year.
The school will hold its own track meet during the day on Friday, March 15th for all students in grades 1st-8th. If you would like to help, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4aaead2da3ff2-csse1
The CGSAA will host a multi-school meet on Saturday, April 13th at Bishop McGuinness. There will be a few practices prior to the track meet. Students in grades 1st-8th MUST SIGN UP to compete in the CGSAA meet. Download the Track Registration Form for the CGSAA meet HERE. Students competing in the CGSAA meet will wear the black track dri-fit shirt with orange eagle logo on it from past years, or they may order one using the sign up form. Due March 8th.

School Uniform Update
Flynn O’Hara is our new official uniform company! If you attended the Eagle Expo, samples were on display for parents to handle and see the quality of their fabrics. Here are a few tidbits:


First Enrollment Deadline Passed - Enroll Today!
Current student enrollment was due Thurs, Feb 14. Current students and siblings of current students need to apply as soon as posible to ensure a seat. Enroll today!
steugeneschool.org/returning-student-information-and-forms

Need Time and Talent hours?
We have new opportunities for volunteering! Click the Sign Up Genius link and scroll to the bottom. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4AAEAD2DA3FF2-csse
We also have an updated Sign Up for help with Aftercare: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a44a4a92faa8-Aftercare
Volunteering is a great way to get to know other parents in our St. Eugene community!
 

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ST. EUGENE PARISH NEWS

Parish Stations of the Cross presented by the Youth on Friday March 15!
Changing it up on Friday night! Come pray using the Stations of the Cross first introduced by Pope John Paul II on Good Friday 1991. Similar and yet a bit different from what we typically do together as a parish. Stay for a light meal after to be served by some of our youth!

40 Days for Life!
Join the youth of our parish on Saturday March 30 to pray outside an abortion clinic on the south side of OKC. Email Rolando for more details. [email protected]

A Lenten Retreat for Women - Arts & Faith Lent
Join us for a Lenten Retreat for Women on Saturday, March 30 from 8am. to 5pm. in the Meeting rooms at St Eugene. Cost is $40 for breakfast, lunch and supplies. Contact Patty Deardon - [email protected]; Judi Wilkinson - [email protected].


Baptisms of Children Ages 4-17
Sign Up Seminar for parents and godparents of children ages 4-17 will be Sunday, March 31. English presentation at 10:45 am and Spanish presentation at 1:30 pm. THIS SEMINAR IS REQUIRED. Godparents must bring copies of certificates of Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage (if applicable). If godparent isn't a member of St. Eugene Parish, he/she must bring letter from own parish stating that he/she is a practicing member. Classes for children ages 7-17 will be Sunday mornings, April 7 and April 14, 10:45 am - Noon, Meeting Room 1. Baptisms will be Saturday, April 27 at 8:30 am.


First Communion Grade 2 
Reminder of upcoming events.  
Holy Thursday Mass, April 18, 7 pm: Traditionally First Communion children are part of the procession to transfer the Blessed Sacrament to Ross Hall for adoration.  The children should come to Mass with their parents and then come to the narthex after Communion to line up for the procession.  
Practice for First Communion:  Thursday, May 2, 6:30 pm in the church.  The child has to be accompanied by a parent.  The children come dressed for First Communion as group picture is taken at practice.  
First Communion:  At all the Masses weekend of May 4 & 5.  Please remember to bring your child to the Sacrament of Penance before First Communion. Questions:   [email protected] or 751-7115 ext 115.

First Communion Grades 3 - High School
Sign up Parent Meetings will be April 28, 2019 in the Meeting Rooms. English presentation is at 10:45 pm and Spanish presentation is at 1:30 pm. Classes will be all Saturdays in July 2019, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. First Communion will be the weekend of August 3 & 4, 2019. Children have to have at least one year of religious education either in the school or in the RE program.

New Youth Group Schedule
The new Middle School Youth Group will now be ROTATING weeks. It will not be the first Tuesday of the month for 6th graders and second Tuesday for 7th and 8th graders of each month as stated in last week's Eagle Express. Please make note of the following dates for middle school youth group meetings.
Mar 19 - NO meeting due to Spring Break
Mar 26 - 7th and 8th grade
April 2 - 6th grade
April 9 - 7th and 8th grade
April 16 - 6th grade
April 23 - 7th and 8th grade

Youth Group Stations of the Cross
Middle School Parents! You should have received an email inviting your family to participate in the Youth Group Stations of the Cross and Lenten Supper on Friday March 15. Please use the following link to confirm your family's participation.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4AAAA92AA0FC1-youth
We thank you for helping to make this a fruitful Lenten tradidion for our parish.
Please contact Rolando or Christi with any questions at  [email protected] or [email protected].

EMBRACES: Marriage Enrichment Ministry
We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month after the 5:00 pm Mass for about 1 1/2 hours.
After a short program, couples are invited to go on a “mini” date to discuss the topics as they relate to their marriages. If they have children in our FREE “Evening Care”, they can stay with us until 10:00pm. Contact us at: [email protected].
Follow us on myParish app / EMBRACES or facebook: St. Eugene EMBRACES