PRAYER REQUESTS 
Please add 5th grade student Mark Roby to your prayers. Pray for Ron Rakes, grandfather of Ellie Stayton, as he was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Please pray for Jane Frame, grandmother of Jack and William Frame, as she was recently diagnosed with cancer and is currently at home on hospice care. Two family members of Madison and Meagan Pham are still 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. Keep Robyn Paliotta, grandmother of Christopher and Sofia Petromilli, in your prayers, as she undergoes her cancer treatment. Please pray for Joe Hill, husband of former CSSE teacher and librarian Lynn Hill, who was diagnosed with cancer.

For the success of our capital campaign - One Church, Growing Together. 
May we give generously in support of the continued growth of our church and school 
So we can continue God's call to evangelize people of all ages 
Through spiritual education and formation. Let us pray to the Lord.

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

IMPORTANT DATES 
Today                 School Mass, 8:15am
Fri, Apr 26          Wear Blue, Green and Jeans for St. EuGREEN Fest! ($3 donation) 
                           Donut Day! - Girls on the Run selling for $1
                           Ice Cream Day
                           International Fair                        
Sat, Apr 27          St. EuGREEN Fest, 9:00am-12:00pm
                           Cornhole Tournament, 12:00pm
Apr 29-May 3     Teacher Appreciation Week
Mon, Apr 29       St. EuGREEN Volunteer Free Dress Day
Thurs, May 2      May Crowning at School Mass, 8:15am
Fri, May 3           Spirit Day!
                           Donut Day! - Girls on the Run selling for $1
May 6-10            Turn in all school library books and pay fines
Wed, May 8        Early Childhood New Parent Orientation, 5:30pm, Gym
Thurs, May 9      Muffins with Mom! 7:15am, Ross Hall
                           School Mass, 8:15am
                           Spring Band Concert, 6:30pm
Fri, May 10         Mornings with Molly, 7:45am-9:30am
                           Ice Cream Day!
                           Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Info Meeting, 3:30pm
Sat, May 11         CGSAA Track Meet, 8:00am, Bishop McGuinness HS
Tues, May 14      1st & 2nd Grade Spring Music Program, 6:15pm
Wed, May 15       Deadline to submit Time and Talent Hours

Check the calendar on the school webpage for more! 

SCHOOL NEWS 

Look for Mrs. Goldsworthy's Newsletter: Taking Flight coming this weekend!

End of Year Library News
The last week to check out books will be the week of April 29th-May 3rd. All books and fines are due the week of May 6th-10th. Those students that have all books turning in and fines paid will receive a special surprise that week during their library time.

End of the Year Accelerated Reader Lunch
The top five AR point earners for the year in each grade level for grades 2nd-5th  will earn a special lunch on Tuesday May 7th. The top 15 earners in middle school will earn a special lunch on Thursday, May 9th. The last day to earn AR points will be May 3rd. 

Rice Bowls
Please turn in your Rice Bowl money by April 30th. You will need to count up the money collected by your family and write a check for the amount made out to Saint Eugene with Rice Bowl in the memo. Please do not send cash or change. Thank you to all of the families that have participated in this valuable Lenten service project.

Hiring for the 2019-2020 School Year!
CSSE is seeking high quality elementary and middle school teachers that are innovative, joyful, and dedicated to teaching in our Catholic School! If you know someone who would be a great fit for St. Eugene, please let them know to send their resume and qualifications to Mrs. Goldsworthy at:  [email protected] - subject line: teaching positions.

School Advisory Council Openings
The School Advisory Council (SAC) is looking for new members! The primary role of the SAC is to advise the principal and pastor in policymaking to guide our school community in fulfilling our mission. We especially need volunteers with marketing, education, facilities or law backgrounds. To serve, you must be a practicing Catholic parishioner, 18 years or older. If you’re interested in serving the Catholic School of St. Eugene in this way, please send an email to [email protected] by May 7 introducing yourself and highlighting strengths, experience/ expertise, and any aspects of the school you are passionate about.

Girls on the Run Community Impact Project
The CSSE Girls on the Run team will be selling donuts before school on Friday, April 26th and Friday, May 3rd to raise funds for their Community Impact Project benefiting Central OK Humane Society.  Donuts can be purchased for $1 in Meeting Room 1 beginning at 7:30 each morning. 
 

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Volunteers Needed for St. EuGREEN Fest!
We need volunteers to sign up for specific jobs at St. EuGREEN Fest. Please visit the Sign Up Genius link below. St. EuGREEN Fest is 9am-noon on Sat, April 27th. Volunteer HERE! 

There are many events going on at the church Saturday. Please park in the lot north of the school (near Kindergarten). We will be staging everything in the area around the Reading Plaza west of the library. Please come with water bottles, rakes, loppers, and any other yard tools that may be useful in improving the landscape around our school. We will be spreading mulch, planting flowers, digging out space to set the pavers currently in the median, and preparing an area near the garden fence for a pollinator garden! 

2 Ways to Earn Free Dress Days with St. EuGREEN Fest!
You can send $3 to school so your child can have a Blue, Green & Jeans free dress day on Fri., April 26th in honor of Earth Day. The money will go to help buy supplies for St. EuGREEN and other Green Team projects. Please put cash or checks (made out to CSSE) in an envelope with your child's name and mark "Green Team."

We will have a second free dress day opportunity on Mon., April 29th, for those who help at St. EuGREEN Fest. If you can't make it to the event as a volunteer, a $10 donation to Green Team will get your students the April 29th free dress day and one Time & Talent hour.



WHAAAT?! You Can Order 2019-2020 School Supplies Now?!
CSSE families, here are the school supplies lists for the 2019/2020 school year! I know it seems early, but the deadline to order is June 30th. This is a very easy way to get everything you need all in one box and delivered directly to the school. Plus, it's a great school fundraiser! If you have any questions e-mail Laura Chouinard at [email protected]. Please order soon!  School Supplies




Fall Volleyball Registration Open!
It is already time to register for fall volleyball! This year they moved the registration online and the link is below. Registration for 6th, 7th and 8th grade is due by May 1st. Registration for 4th and 5th grade is due by August 16th. Please submit the registration fee to the school office. If financial assistance is needed, please contact Mrs. Goldsworthy. REGISTER HERE!

Boys Fall Volleyball
2019 fall volleyball is now open to boys! The teams will be comprised of all boys and will play in the regular CGSAA fall volleyball league (against boy and girl teams).  However, the boys teams will play up one year. If there are not enough boys at a particular school, they can combine with other schools to form a team.  Please email me if your student is interested or for more information [email protected].





SAVE THE DATE!
1st & 2nd Grade
Spring Music Program
May 14th 6:15pm



Flynn O'Hara Uniform Purchase Link
Need a new uniform? St. Eugene has it's own page on Flynn O'Hara's website! Orders over $50 ship free! Visit the school's order page here:  https://www.flynnohara.com/School-Landing.aspx?scn=OK004.

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 April 29th-June 1st and June 12th-June 15th. For more information or to sign up, please contact Susan Ison at [email protected]. 

End of Year Library News
The last week to check out books will be the week of April 29th-May 3rd. All books and fines are due the week of May 6th-10th. Those students that have all books turning in and fines paid will receive a special surprise that week during their library time.

End of the Year Accelerated Reader Lunch
The top five AR point earners  for the year in each grade level for grades 2nd-5th  will earn a special lunch on Tuesday May 7th. The top 15 earners in middle school will earn a special lunch on Thursday, May 9th. The last day to earn AR points will be May 3rd.

Rice Bowls
Please turn in your Rice Bowl  money by April 30th. Please count up the money collected by your family and write a check for the amount. Please make it out to Saint Eugene with Rice Bowl in the memo. Please do not send cash or change.  Thank you to all of the families that have participated in this valuable Lenten service project.
 

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SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

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


Bishop McGuinness Summer Camp Sign Ups!
We know a lot of parents are making summer plans already. Here are some camps at BMCHS to consider. BMCHS Summer Camps

Sign Up for Camp OLOG!
The Archdiocese of OKC hosts Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLOG) Catholic Youth Camp each year for students entering grades 4-12. Sign up today! Camp OLOG
 

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ST. EUGENE PARISH NEWS 

Middle School Youth Group
Middle School Youth Group is now ROTATING weeks. Please make note of the following dates for upcoming middle school youth group meetings.

April 30 - 6th grade
May 7th - 7th and 8th grade
May 14th - NO YOUTH GROUP
May 21st - ALL 3 grades for the last meeting of the school year!  


Vocare Chalice
Due to several generous donors, we have been able to purchase 4 more Chalices. Each Mass will now have a Vocare Chalice for a family/individual to take home and pray over for a week. We need more volunteers for the Saturday 5:00 PM Mass, Sunday, Noon, 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Masses. To volunteer please call the office, 751-7115 during office hours. We need your name, email (or phone number) and which Mass you attend.

 
First Communion Grade 2  
Reminder of upcoming events.   
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. 

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