November 10, 2017

Thoughts and Prayers
Please pray for healing and improved health for C. Greuel, grandfather of Elliott and Teddy Hattaway. For Señora Connie Fox-Arrington, grandmother of Trinity and Thomas Martin and our beloved CSSE Spanish teacher, who is going through aggressive breast cancer treatment starting this week. For CSSE alum Martin Horn, uncle of Rebecca and Joseph Horn and son of parishioner Pat Horn, who was badly injured in a surfing accident.

Prayer for Intercession from Fr. Stanley Rother
O faithful shepherd, Blessed Stanley Rother, as priest and missionary, you tilled the soil with your hand and invited Christ Jesus to till the soil of your soul. You became a sign of the love of Christ the Good Shepherd for your People, and blessed their lives by your ministry. You stood firm and did not run from danger, bringing glory to God and His Church in your martyrdom. Blessed Stanley, obtain from the heart of Jesus healing and full recovery for those for whom we pray, and pray for me, that I too may be a sign of Christ’s love among His people. Teach me to faithfully till the soil of this life in the reality given to me by our Father, unafraid to stay with those God has given me, no matter the cost. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

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

Important Dates
 Today: School Mass, 8:15am – normal school uniform
 Nov. 10: Spirit Day, Ice Cream Day Veterans’ Day
 Nov. 11: Turkey Bingo Night
 Nov. 13: PTO Lunch and Learn Meeting – Internet Safety
 Nov. 14: School Thanksgiving Lunch Restaurant Night Out – Chick-Fil-A on N. May
 Nov. 20-24: Thanksgiving Break

Spirit Day and Veterans’ Day Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Spirit Day as well as Veterans’ Day! Students can wear CSSE gear or wear patriotic clothes to honor those who have served our country.

Circle of Grace
During the week of Nov. 16-20 during your child’s regular religious education time, the Circle of Grace curriculum will be taught. The aim of this program is to teach children how to be safe, protect themselves, and communicate any potential danger. In the Church’s desire to help keep your children safe, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City requires that all children and young people participating in religious education in any parish or Catholic school in the Archdiocese receive this instruction. If you have any questions, concerns or would like to review the curriculum, please contact Mr. Eaton.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Being Offered for Students
Our school is very fortunate to have Father Christopher Brashears offer his time so our students will have more opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Below are the dates that the different classes will be able to go. Please discuss with your child the importance of receiving this Sacrament and encourage them to take the opportunity to go when it is offered for their class. Below are the times that each grade level is scheduled. Confession will be offered every Friday 8:15-9:00.

SCHEDULE
Friday, Nov. 10 - 8th Grade
Friday, Nov. 17 - 3rd Grade
Friday, Dec. 1 - 4th Grade
Friday, Dec. 15 - 5th Grade

Accelerated Reader November Challenge
The AR reading incentive for November will be a Hot Cocoa Party and a Christmas movie to be scheduled in December. It will be the class with the most AR points per student (total points divided by number of students). The class must have 100% participation. 100% participation for this month will be every student must have the number of points that equals their grade level. For example 1st grade- everyone must have 1 point, 2nd grade- everyone must have 2 points, etc. The top 20 middle school students will be able to earn a hot cocoa party as well. The last day to earn points is Nov. 30, so this means that they can earn point on books they read over Thanksgiving break.

Join Us for Turkey Bingo this Saturday!
Come try your luck at Turkey Bingo this Saturday, November 11, immediately following 5:00 Mass in Ross Hall! Join the Class of 2018 for an evening of fun and fellowship. Pizza, chips, drinks for sale! Silent auction, raffle prizes, bake sale & more! We are raffling 4 baskets with different themes: Christmas, Movies & Entertainment, Baking, and Gardening - There will also be McGuinness and Mount baskets for silent auction! See you there!

Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Night Out
Join us for Restaurant Night Out at Chick-Fil-A on May, on Nov. 14! Be sure to mention that you are with St. Eugene and a portion will go to St. Eugene PTO!

Sign-Up Parties Still Available!
Parents, There are still spots remaining for some of our Sign-Up Parties! To register for a Sign-Up Party, go to the Sign-Up Parties Registration link on our website StEugeneGala.com or CLICK HERE for details about each party. You will be asked for each child's name on the 2nd page of the registration.
For party descriptions, including dates, please go to our Sign-Up Party Catalog HERE. Online registration will be the most fair way to keep track of the order in which spots are filled. However, if you need to pay by check, please email the Gala Committee at [email protected] after you have dropped your check off in the church or school office.

Middle School Youth Group
Meditate on God's word with the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
The Middle School Youth Group will meet one last time before Thanksgiving break on Tuesday Nov 14. Join us from 3:00 - 4:45 for discussion, food and fun.
Lands’ End Uniform Fleece Pullovers & Jackets
It’s getting cool out and we have NEW, warm options for students and adults from Lands’ End! Click HERE to visit the St. Eugene Lands’ End page. A percentage of the proceeds comes back to St. Eugene PTO to help fund more great programs for our school.

Required Coach Training
The PLACT certification workshop is Nov. 14, 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Pastoral center. Any parent that wants to coach any sport must be PLACT certified. Contact: [email protected]

Join Your Child for School Thanksgiving Lunch
Happy Thanksgiving Parents! Tues, Nov. 14 will be our annual Thanksgiving meal. We would be happy to see as many of you there as would like to attend. However, you need to reserve your meal and that meal must be paid for with your reservation. Download and print the form HERE. Emailed reservations will not be accepted. Please make your reservation by Nov. 10.

Book Fair Volunteers Needed!
We need some volunteers to help out with the book fair in the mornings from 7:30am-12:00pm, Monday, Nov.13-Friday, Nov. 17. Contact Ashley Bass if you can help: [email protected].

Howdy Partners! Scholastic Book Fair Heading to Town!
The Scholastic Book Fair begins Saturday, November 11, 9:00-12:00. While you are running about doing your Saturday errands or between ball games or dance classes, stop by the CSSE school library and browse the selection of great books. This is a great time to get Christmas presents.
If you miss us on Saturday, the Book Fair will be open November 13-17, 7:30 - 4:00. We hope to see you there!
Book Fair Schedule
November 11-17 (Students must be accompanied by an adult before and after school)
Saturday: 9:00 am-12:00 noon -- Monday: 7:30 am- 4:00 pm Tuesday: 7:30 am- 4:00 pm -- Wednesday: 7:30 am- 4:00 pm Thursday: 7:30 am- 4:00 pm -- Friday: 7:30 am – 9:00 am

St. Eugene Vendor and Craft Fair THIS Saturday!
Make plans to come and shop THIS Saturday in Ross Hall from 10 - 3. There will be 20+ vendors and crafters ready to help you find that perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas list. Treat yourself to something special, too! Snacks and drinks available for purchase while you shop. Thank you for supporting the St. Eugene Youth Group Outreach Ministries.

Rustic Nativity Craft
Start a new family tradition! Come see examples of an easy homemade Nativity scene for your home and learn how to make one for your family. Big or small, intricate or simple. You won't believe how easy it is to make your own rustic Nativity for your home using simple things from around your house. Join us in the Youth Room on Sunday Nov. 26 from 10:30-12:30 for an introduction to this fun family project. Light snacks and drinks will be served. Bring paper bags, twigs, glue, cardboard, scissors, aluminum foil, styrofoam, tape, hot glue guns. Anything you think might be used to create - bring it! **R.S.V.P. requested**
Cindy Pham 405.503.3933 or Christi Benites 405.206.5885

Need Time and Talent Hours?
The Middle School Youth Group is ALWAYS in need of volunteers to help with our weekly meetings. Schedule a Tuesday afternoon to go to youth group and help out! Call or text Christi Benites, 405.206.5885

Don't forget to sign up for Mom's Night Out!
December 2 around 4pm. $30 gets you a ticket to see A Bad Mom's Christmas, Mom's Night Out t-shirt and a donation made in the CSSE mom's name to Catholic Charities. ​To register, send your $30 payment through paypal.com to [email protected] via "friends and family" or send a check or cash to school in an envelope marked PTO Mom's Night.​

What Was Once Lost Is Now Found
The weather is getting colder! Please check lost and found for your missing coats, hats, etc.
 

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​There will be no Eagle Express the week of Thanksgiving.​ So if you need any approved information to go out before the holiday, please have it to me by next Tuesday at noon.