PRAYER REQUESTS 
Please pray for healing of Francisco Pena, brother of CSSE Pre K-4 teaching assistant Mrs. Imelda Aleman, who was diagnosed with Leukemia and is undergoing chemo therapy. We pray for the strength for his family during this difficult time. Please continue to pray for Jacob Stone, father of Ella and Jackson Stone, and Chris Kusel, father of Lauren and Kate Kusel, who are both recovering from heart surgeries.

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                   SALT Kick-Off at School Mass, 8:15am
                              Early Dismissal, 2:00pm
                               Parent Teacher Conferences, 2;30-6:30pm
Fri, Sept 27           $5 Free Dress Friday!
Mon, Sept 30       First Holy Communion Parent Meeting (Grade 2 only), 6:30pm
Tues, Oct 1           School Store Opens for Business!
Wed, Oct. 2          First Holy Communion Parent Meeting (Grade 2 only), 6:30pm
Fri, Oct. 4              Spirit Day!
                               Moms' Night Out, Republic Gastropub Chisholm Creek, 6:00pm
Sat. Oct. 5             Cornhole Tournament hosted by Dads' Club
Mon, Oct. 7           Spanish First Holy Communion Parent Meeting (Grade 2), 6:30pm
Tues, Oct. 8          PTO Eat & Earn - Chick-Fil-A, Quail Springs
Wed, Oct. 9          Green Team Meeting, 3:45pm
                               Spanish First Holy Communion Parent Meeting (Grade 2), 6:30pm
Thurs, Oct 17        Doughnuts with Dads
                               PTO Night at Main Event, 5:00pm 
Fri, Oct. 18             NO SCHOOL - Fall Break!

Check the calendar on the school webpage for more! 

SCHOOL NEWS 

Five Dollar Free Dress Fridays!
Mrs. Goldsworthy is introducing a new monthly event: Five Dollar Free Dress Fridays! On a designated Friday of every month from September through May, students in kindergarten through 8th grade may pay $5.00 for an “out of uniform” dress day following the “free dress day” guidelines. Parents have the option to pay upfront or send $5.00 (exact change or check) with their child on the designated Friday. Teachers will collect the money and turn in to the office in a designated envelope. The first Five Dollar Free Dress Friday is September 27th. Each month we will send out dates and reminders. 

Free Dress Guidelines for the 19-20 school year
Students may wear free dress on specially designated days. In general, free dress is attire that is appropriate for school activities and is not distracting, demeaning or degrading to self or others. All clothing and appearance should reflect the values of The Catholic School of St. Eugene. 

• Clothing should be neat, modest and appropriate. 
• Tops: Neckline may not be lower than three finger-widths from the collar bone—including button placket; Shoulder straps on shirts or dresses must be at least 2" wide.
• The hemline of dresses, skirts, shorts should be no more than 4 inches from the top of the knee cap.
• Jeans /Pants (with no holes) and athletic pants - must fit properly; not too tight.
• Leggings are appropriate with dress or skirt or tunic style top. 
• All shoes, make-up, jewelry, and hairstyle policies remain the same.
• Short shorts, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, shirts that are too short (bare midriffs), low cut blouses, clothing that is extremely tight, and clothing with inappropriate messages are not permitted. 

Please guide your child in selecting the appropriate attire for free dress. When in doubt, do not wear it. Violations, as determined by the principal or teacher, will result in the student calling a parent to bring appropriate attire, and loss of the next free dress day. 

Construction on Hefner Rd and Alternate Routes
There will be construction continuing on Hefner Road directly in front of the school in the next few weeks. See the maps attached to the message in ClassTag to help you find alternate routes to and from the school so you can attempt to avoid the congestion that will develop on Hefner between May and Penn. Please keep in mind that Britton Road is also under construction, down to one westbound lane, and is closed to eastbound traffic between Penn and May. Please allow yourself extra time to get to school for drop off and pick up.

Student Records Needed
Parents, if Mrs. Patrick has contacted you regarding updates or missing records for your child's file, please make sure you complete all necessary forms as soon as possible.  Every student file is required to be up-to-date in order to continue attending CSSE.  Mrs. Goldsworthy will be sending individual letters soon with missing information and deadline requirements. 

School Store Opens October 1!
The School Store officially opens its doors for business at 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1. Our fifth grade students are selling a fabulous selection of school supplies. All proceeds from the store will be donated to the Friends of Bolivia mission. The store will be open from 7:40-7:55 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 

Join Technology Club!
Technology Club  will be meeting one Thursday each month of the year.
We will meet in the art room from 6pm-8pm with pizza and drinks provided. Our meetings will be open to 4th-8th grade. The dues are $5 per meeting or $30 for the entire year.
The students will have some social time to eat and visit with their friends and then they will have the opportunity to work with STEM gadgets or spend time in the computer lab. This is an extra curricular opportunity to provide a social environment for students with interests in technology.

These are the Thursdays we will have a Technology Club meeting:
Sept 26
Oct 24
Nov 21
Dec 12
Jan 30
Feb 27
Mar 26
April 30

Contact Brigitte Silvernail at 918-706-2815 or [email protected] with any questions.

THE BEST WAY TO START FALL BREAK!
All CSSE families are invited to Main Event on Thursday, October 18th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come eat and play and make sure to turn your receipt at the table setup at the entrance. Main Event will donate 20% of purchases made back to CSSE!

Drop Those Scissors! Digital Box Tops for Education are Here!
Have you signed up for digital Box Tops yet?? If you are like me (too lazy to cut off physical tops), this is the way to do it. It’s easy to sign up and find our school, and then all you have to do is scan your receipt. The app does all the work for you! Search your App Store for BoxTops. Download the app and search for and select ST EUGENE CATHOLIC SCHOOL (no period after "ST" and the address is a PO box). Then start uploading your Box Tops! If you are having any problems, contact Reem O'Donnell at [email protected].  

Join your fellow CSSE moms at the next Moms' Night Out!
Friday, October 4 at 6:00pm
Republic Gastropub at Chisholm Creek

LAST CHANCE! Sign Up for Cornhole Tournament
October 5th, 2019 - 12:00 to 3:00pm
Coop Ale Works
$50 per person (teams of 2)
Includes: 4 craft beers (2 each), water, soda, and BBQ lunch provided
Can't make it? sponsorship opportunities available, just visit steugeneschool.org/cornhole-tournament

Tippi Toes
Would your child like to dance? Tippi Toes comes to St. Eugene every Tuesday from 4:15-5pm to give dance lessons in Ross Hall. Open to ages 3-6. $55/Mo. Enroll online through tippitoesdance.com/Oklahoma-city. [email protected] or text/call office phone 405-361-3620

 

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ST. EUGENE PARISH NEWS 

Are You Interested in Growing Deeper in Your Faith?
New Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) parish groups are organizing for a 6-week discipleship faith sharing program. Contact Amy Burch for more information: [email protected].

--- Middle School Youth Group Service Projects ---
These are the service projects for the middle school youth group. Please keep in mind we need parent volunteers for these projects to happen.

• October 22 - Fall Carnival at the Center for Family Love in Okarche - We plan to leave the church at 2 and return by 5pm. ***Drivers needed***
• November 25 - Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma - Arrive at 6:30pm and we will finish up by 8:30pm.
• December 10 - Blessing Bags / Homeless Helpers - To be completed during regularly scheduled youth group time

SIXTH graders!
Tuesday, Oct 1 is for you 6th graders. We will meet from 2pm - 3:45pm in the youth room. Come grow in your Catholic faith!
***Parents - we need you! Time and talent hours available for helping out with the youth group.*** Please email Rolando at  [email protected] or call/text Christi (405.206.5885) with any questions.
Oct 1 - 6th grade only 
Oct 8 - 7th grade only - volunteers needed
Oct 15 - 8th grade only - volunteers needed
Oct 22 - Service Project - Center for Family Love Fall Festival - Volunteers needed 

First Holy Communion Parent Meetings - Grade 2 only
Attendance at one required.
English:  September 30 and October 2 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Ross Hall
Spanish:  October 7 and October 9 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Ross Hall
First Communion Practice:  Thursday, April 30 - 6:30 pm in the Church
First Communion Weekend:  May 2 & 3.
Families will be mailed a notice of the required meeting. Included will be the "Information Form"  and the request for Mass time during weekend of May 2 & 3. These should be submitted at the meeting (not before) along with a copy of the child's Baptism Certificate and Birth Certificate.  

Children's Liturgy of the Word Volunteer Needed
A volunteer to serve one Sunday a month during your regular Mass time as a Catechist for Children's Liturgy of the Word is needed! Two Catechists take the children, ages 4-7, to the chapel after the Opening Prayer to present and discuss that Sunday's Readings, especially the Gospel. The Catechist materials lead the Catechist through the presentation. It is a beautiful way to engage young children in the Gospel message! October start date will depend upon gathering enough volunteers. 24 are needed to present Children's Liturgy at all the Masses once a month. Please contact Judi Wilkinson at [email protected] if interested.  
Training meeting September 26, 6:30 pm. Location TBA

Confirmation Volunteers
If you have a heart for young people or sharing your faith, we have opportunities available on either Monday nights.  Confirmation meets twice a month from 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM in Ross Hall.  
Please contact Patty Dearden if you would like to be a part of this very rewarding and important ministry - leading our young people into a life of discipleship. 
We have been asking the Holy Spirit to raise up helpers.  The harvest is plenty and the laborers are few!


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 and the month of August we will add a new prayer for the school.. Please join us!