Saint Eugene Parish ~ Parroquia de San Eugenio

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1 Saint Eugene Parish ~ Parroquia de San Eugenio Saint Eugene Catholic Church 72 Culvern Street Asheville, NC Phone: Office Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday Fax: If you have a Sacramental Emergency after office hours, please dial: Emergency Cell: churcheugene@steugene.org Website: Facebook: St. Eugene Catholic Church Asheville Catholic School Catholic Campus Ministry UNC-A Catholic Charities Parish Pastoral Council Tracey Barnes, Chair sntbarnes@yahoo.com Mass Schedule Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00am English 1:30pm Spanish Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00am Thursday: 8:00am Communion Service Friday: 9:00am Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction: Every Friday when school is in session from 10:00am - 12:00 Noon Rosary: First & Third Monday of every month at 7:00pm, every Wednesday following the 8am Mass and every Friday at 8:30am Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00-5:00pm WELCOME!! We are glad you are worshiping with us and would like to help you any way we can. Please call or stop by the Parish Office so we may meet and greet you in a personal way. We encourage you to register with us soon. Registration forms can be obtained from the Parish Office or in the Narthex. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20, 2015 O Little Town of Bethlehem There is a Christmas song that says of Bethlehem: "Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light." Bethlehem is a suburb of Jerusalem. Its main tourist attraction in the time of Jesus was that it was the birthplace of David. Though today it has many modern homes and buildings, you can still see that it is part of "the hill country...of Judah." (Lk 1:39) It is not too far from En Kerem, where John the Baptist was born, and apparently where today's Gospel takes place. We see in the Gospel reading today how Elizabeth and her unborn child rejoiced at the news of Jesus' coming birth. The story implies that Mary went to see Elizabeth as soon as the angel told her about Jesus. Maybe it was easier to tell her cousin, who was also with child, than her fiancé. I would think that talking about it made this miracle more real. I know that talking about my faith makes it more real to me. Jesus is the "everlasting Light" mentioned in the song. That light shines today, not just in Bethlehem, but everywhere that his followers bring it. When we console someone who is mourning, that light shines. When we offer to help someone in need, it shines brighter. When we forgive someone who hurt us, the light is burning. When we offer to sponsor a candidate in the RCIA, the light grows. When we teach a child how to pray, it shines even brighter. Our dark streets need the everlasting Light today as much as they did 2000 years ago. Today we remember how Mary and Elizabeth shared their faith in God. They did so much like we do today. Mary could not see her unborn son yet, but helped Elizabeth to believe by her words. Jesus, who seems to be invisible today, is seen in the shared faith of those who bring Him into the world by their words and actions. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

2 December 20, 2015 Saint Eugene Catholic Church 2 Staff Rev. Patrick Cahill, Pastor Ext. 15 father@steugene.org Rev. Dr. Michael Zboyovski, Deacon Ext. 20 Pastoral Associate to Sick & Homebound deaconmike@steugene.org Mechelle Kobar, Administrative Asst. Ext. 14 churcheugene@steugene.org Tracy Jedd, Coordinator of Elementary Ext. 21 Faith Formation & EDGE tjedd@steugene.org Carole Marrs, Music Director Ext. 18 cmarrs@steugene.org Andrea Robles-Leon, Youth Minister Ext. 30 andrea@steugene.org SACRAMENTS OF BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE Because of the important community nature of the celebrations of BAPTISM and MARRIAGE in the church, interested parties are expected to make advanced arrangements to allow for appropriate preparation programs to be completed. For Baptism, at least two months and for Marriage, at least six months notice is required. Thank you! Please call Parish Office. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Friday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Saturday: Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52 MASS INTENTIONS If you would like to dedicate a Mass for someone, it may be scheduled either by stopping by the parish office or calling. Since a Mass Stipend is truly an offering, the amount is entirely up to the individual scheduling the intention. The only insight we can offer is that the average stipend is approximately $10.00 per scheduled Mass. The offering is truly up to you. Consideration: A Mass stipend is not required, rather it is a customary offering to the Priest. The spiritual value is in the Mass itself. The inability to offer a stipend should never deter someone from scheduling a Mass. THE WEEK AHEAD Saturday, December 19 10:00am Children s Choir C 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministry Training C 2:30pm Spanish Literacy Ministry - SEYH 4:00pm Reconciliation - RR 5:30pm Mass/Pasquale & Kathleen Castellucci - C 5:30pm Grupo de Oración Carismática (Servidores)- SEYH 7:00pm La Posada- C, SH Sunday, December 20 8:30am Mass/Kazuko Gaw - C 9:45am RCIA - P 9:45am Care of Creation Rm.2 10:00am Choir Rehearsal - Rm.1 11:00am Mass/Rayma Diamond - C 1:30pm Misa en Español/The People of St. Eugene C 2:30pm Knights of Columbus Hispanic Information Meeting SH 3:00pm ESL Rm. 2 Monday, December 21 8:00am Mass/Lorraine Nunn - ASC 10:00am Crafty Ladies Rm.2 3:30pm SSL - Rm.2,P 5:00pm SSL - R.2 6:00pm Society of St. Vincent de Paul - P 6:00pm Cursillo de Mujeres - SEYH 6:00pm SSL - Rm.2 7:00pm St. Eugene s Rosary ASC Tuesday, December 22 8:00am Mass/People of St. Eugene - ASC 11:00am ESL Rm.2 Wednesday, December 23 8:00am Mass/Dorothy W. Peter - ASC 8:30am Recitation of the Rosary - C 6:00pm SSL - Rm.2,P 7:00pm Choir Rm.1 7:00pm Coro en Español C Thursday, December 24-Christmas Eve/Noche Buena Office Closed 4:00pm Mass- C 6:30pm Mass- C 9:30pm Mass with Incense- C Friday, December 25 Christmas/Navidad Office Closed 10:00am Mass- C 12:00pm Misa en Español- C Saturday, December 26 2:30pm Spanish Literacy Ministry - SEYH 4:00pm Reconciliation - RR 5:30pm Mass/Sophie Marshall- C 5:30pm Grupo de Oración Carismática (Servidores)- SEYH 7:00pm Grupo de Oración Carismática C- C, SH ACS-Asheville Catholic School ASC-All Saints Chapel C-Church CC-Children s Chapel CR-Conference Room GP-Gathering Plaza GS-Gathering Space K-Kitchen SEY-St. Eugene Youth SEYH-St. Eugene Youth House N-Nursery P-Parlor RR-Reconciliation Room SH-Social Hall

3 December 20, 2015 Saint Eugene Catholic Church 3 WELCOME to the following people who recently registered: Joseph & Ann Crowley Jose & Audilia Mendez-Reynoso Katherine & Michael Rasche Stephanie Tocco 2015 DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL Sharing God s Gifts Compartir los dones de Dios Only a few weeks left to fulfill your DSA pledge. Our ministries and our parish are counting on you. If you have not yet contributed, you can make a onetime donation online at dsa. Como buenos administradores, cada uno de nosotros está llamado a compartir nuestros dones. Por favor sea generoso a la Campaña Diocesana de Apoyo. STEWARDSHIP 4th Sunday of Advent Happiness lies more in giving than in receiving. Acts 20;35 ST. VINCENT de PAUL Please remember the poor in your giving. 100% of your donations go to the needy. Please clearly mark your donations to St. Vincent de Paul and place in the offertory basket. SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE DE PAUL Su Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul sirve a nuestras comunidades en dos areas indispensables. 1. Damos ayuda espiritual y material a los necesitados. 2. Damos a los catolicos la oportunidad de crecer espiritualmente sirviendo a los que necesitan ayuda. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda o si desea ser un vincentino, llame a Consuelo Bird, al FLOWER LIST If you wish to provide the flowers in the church in memory of or in honor of a loved one or a special event; please look for the list on the tables in the Social Hall this weekend, December 19th and 20th. Please print your Information legibly on the date you wish to provide the flowers. The office will send out a bill at the appropriate time. Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24 4:00pm 6:30pm 9:30pm - with Incense Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 10:00am 12:00 Noon - Misa en Español TAIZE PRAYER SERVICE Taizé is meditative prayer, a mixture of song, silence, and scripture. Gathered in the presence of Christ, we sing uncomplicated repetitive songs, uncluttered by too many words allowing the mystery of God to become tangible through the beauty of simplicity. Join us at the Parish of St. Eugene as we gather January 8th, from 7:00-8:00pm in the All Saints chapel. Call Megan, or Janet, for more details. WORKSHOPS ON POPE FRANCIS ENCYCLICAL LAUDATO SI ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. JUST COME! Join us on Friday, Feb. 12, from either 1 to 2:30pm or 7 to 8:30pm (same presentation given twice) in the Social Hall of St. Eugene for an overview of Pope Francis papal encyclical, Laudato Si On Care For Our Common Home. Our speaker, Dr. Catherine Wright, will discuss why Pope Francis wrote this encyclical and the idea that faith and science need to be in dialog. The purpose is to give participants an overview of the letter, to discuss how this document is a part of Catholic Social Teaching, and that we are the who that the letter is inviting to ecological conversion. Come learn what all the fuss and excitement is about. There will be a question/answer period following the presentation. For more information, please contact Cynthia Gibbs at or cynthia@gibbsco.com Catherine Wright, Ph.D., received her B.Sc. in Zoology and B.Ed. from the University of Toronto and her doctorate from Regis College (Toronto School of Theology). During her doctoral program, she was a contributor to and participant in the Elliot Allen Institute for Theology and Ecology. Her areas of specialization include eco-theology, contemporary Christian ethics, eco-spirituality and human suffering. She also taught graduate level courses for Catholic teachers in moral theology, sacraments and prayer, and eco-spirituality. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor in the Religion and Philosophy Department at Wingate University.

4 December 20, 2015 Saint Eugene Catholic Church 4 PLEASE PRAY FOR: Tonya Argueillo, Rosemarie Ball, Joan Birmingham, Josh Brown, Ray Browne, Nathan and Sandy Buchanan, Jim & Jeanne Bucher, Elizabeth Buckley, Patricia Clarke, Gary Collins, Kathie Coltellino, Karen Corbett, Olga Deubel, Nick Derchak, Jennifer Faulstich, Austen Faulstich, Anne Fitzgerald-Smith, Michael Fleming, Bob Gelder, Jeannie Gleason, Bill & Mary Hayes, Margaret Irwin, John Kampmans, Tommy Knapp, Grace Knutelsky, Allison Kobar, Martha Kobar, Kristin Kraft, Tonya Kriezel, Jon & Cristy Ledford, Maureen Lewis, Aidan Luckadoo, Judith Marko, Lisa Mason, Brigid McCarthy, Clyde McKinney, Jack Mitchel, Leonard & Kathy Moon, Allen Moore, Tom Pena, Jan Perrigeaux, Brandon Pruitt, Rick Raube, Joette Reid, Knobby Riedy Jr., Ashliegh Riddle, John Riddle, Jonathon Riddle, Sara Riddle, Kevin Roberts, John Schantz, Lillie Simons, Fred Spuhler, Doug & Lyn Stoodley, Emily Student, Jim Torpey, Joshua Townsend, Anne Tremblay, Maudeb Vandermeer, Joanie Warner, Julianne Watson, Jeanne Werth, Rob Weed, Ben & Sam Wilde, and Ronnie Williams. MILITARY PRAYER LIST Let us pray for all those who serve our country in the military at home and abroad; and their families; especially: Maj. Michael E. Korte, Army, Kuwait Col. Rebecca Tomsyck, Afghanistan M/Sgt Joe Quigley, USA Navy HA Casey Mulloy, San Diego Shawn Sinclair, Fort Bragg, NC Dr. LTC Parnell Mattison, USA Dr. CMDR Timothy Mattison, USA 1LT Kent England, Army, USA HN Connor Sullivan, USN, Jacksonville, FL LT Col. Jon Christian McDaniel, Camp LeJeune Senior Chief Bruce Bartlett, USN Kings Bay, GA Maj. Chris Wagar, Africa LCpl Ryan Stoodley, USMC, Yuma, AZ Private Jarrod Stoodley, USMC, Camp LeJeune, NC Ministerio Hispano Padre Patrick Cahill, Pastor ext.15, jpcahill@charlottediocese.org Antonio Garcia, Diocesan Hispanic Ministry, , ministryhisp@gmail.com Misa en Español Todos los Domingos de 1:30pm Confesiones todos los Sábados de 4:00pm- 5:00pm Estamos muy contentos de llegar hacia usted por medio del presente boletín. Su participación es muy importante e imprescindible. Le pedimos por favor registrarse en nuestra parroquia. Usted puede acercarse en cualquier momento a la oficina y llenar la registración. Servicios Parroquiales Formación de la Fe.-Para niños de 4 años a 5- grado llamar a Andrea Robles León, ext: 30 o Tracy Jedd, ext: 21 Platicas para el Bautismo: Para mas información llamar a Martha Gonzales, Primera Comunión: Para niños de 1 y 2 grado llamar a Andrea Robles León, ext: 30 o Tracy Jedd, ext: 21 Confirmación: Para jóvenes de 8 y 9 grado Llamar a Andrea Robles León, ext: 30 o Tracy Jedd, ext: 21 Para Quinceañeras y Matrimonios: Llamar Andrea Robles León, andrea@steugene.org. Para matrimonios se tiene que llamar con 6 meses de anticipación. Para alguna otra información que no se dio por favor llame a Andrea Robles León andrea@steugene.org Los Ministerios Hispanos en esta Parroquia: Nuestra vida parroquial se nutre a través de la participación de nuestros miembros. Aquí están los ministerios en los que se les invitan a la participación (por favor, póngase en contacto con los líderes que se indican a continuación para obtener más información): Ministerios de Adoración: Ministerio Eucarístico: Araceli León, Ministerio de Lectores: Raúl Cervantes, Ministerio de Hospitalidad:.Abel Melo, Ministerio de Música Hispana: Samuel Robles, Sonido y luces: Enedino Tepetate, Otros ministerios importantes: Ministerio Matrimonial: Arely Romero, Comunidad de Oración Hijos de Maria: Luisa León Movimientos de Cursillistas para varones: Raúl Cervantes, Movimiento de Cursillistas para Mujeres: Patricia Baca, Clases de Protegiendo a los niños de Dios: Olga Camacho, Las clases de R.C.I.A. en español: Martha Gonzáles, Estudio Bíblico: Walkidia Almonte, Coordinadora de Eventos Especiales: Alma Maldonado, Clases de ESL: Ingles como Segunda Lengua Llamar a Bruce Cahoon, bcahoon@unca.edu Domingos: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Hay Cuidado de niños Miércoles: 6:30pm-8:30pm- Hay cuidado de niños Español como Segunda Lengua: Nivel de Principiantes: Con Walkidoa Almonte - Deliz Romero: Lunes, 3:00pm-4:30pm y de 6:00pm-7:00pm Llamar a Nivel Intermedio: Danithza Baker - Antonio Bird: Miércoles de 6:30pm-7:30pm Llamar a Danithza Baker: Redactora del boletín de la comunidad Latina

5 December 20, 2015 Saint Eugene Catholic Church 5 FAITH FORMATION (4yrs - 5th grade) December 20 January 3 Christmas Break EDGE-Middle School Sundays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm (Grades 6 TH - 8 TH ) December 20 January 3 Christmas Break SEY - SAINT EUGENE YOUTH GROUP Sundays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm (Grades 9th-12th) December 20 January 3 Christmas Break CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS CHOIR The Children s Christmas choir sings at the 4:00 pm Mass on Christmas Eve. Kids from 4 years to 8 th grade are welcomed to participate. Those kids who are interested in leading a hymn or a Mass part will be given the opportunity to do so, usually in pairs. I will be distributing the music in booklet form with the text only. I am happy to sing melodies into one s smart phone, if you feel your child needs to have that listening aid. For those that read music, I can lend you a hymnal with which to practice. In addition to singing, I have various percussive instruments for the children to play on specific songs. Ms. Valerie accompanies on piano. We have two rehearsals prior to Christmas and a warmup before the Mass on Christmas Eve. It is optimal for the child to attend both rehearsals but if they can make only one, they are still most welcome to participate. Everyone needs to be at the warm-up on Christmas Eve. Here is the schedule for this year. Warm-up: Thursday, December 24 from 2:45 to 3:30 pm in the church, with picture opportunity when all are in place. Bathroom break: 3:30 to 3:40 pm In place in choir area: 3:40 pm Begin prelude music: 3:45 pm Mass begins: 4:00 pm I hope that those of you who have participated in the past, will be able to again this year and that many of you who have not yet been a part, will consider joining with us to celebrate the Baby Jesus birthday. Just show up at one or both of the rehearsals, no need to contact me unless you have questions. Christmas magic happens when our children lift their voices in song for this holy celebration! Blessings, Ms. Carole; Carole Marrs -Music Director Help Asheville Catholic School! Your Christmas Shopping Can Help ACS! This Advent/Christmas season offers a great opportunity to help students at Asheville Catholic. Did you know that many stores will apply a percentage of your purchase to Asheville Catholic? Just ask at check out! This includes online purchases. For example, when purchasing from Office Max/Office Depot, at check out you can select our school to receive 5% of you purchase, AND this doesn't increase the cost of your item! So, since you're going to be shopping anyway, why not help ACS in the process! SAVE THE DATE FOR A CONCERT & XLT WITH PJ ANDERSON JANUARY 10, 2016 AT 5:30 PM Happy Advent! SEY SUMMER CAMP SEY will be heading to the Nashville, TN camp the week of June 19-25, 2016! Sign up now if you plan on attending this camp. A $90.00 (non-refundable) deposit due at sign-up! We need 9 (21 and older) adult chaperones. Please contact Andrea Robles-Leon at andrea@steugene.org or at the church office if you have any questions. I'd like to thank all who contributed food items or made cash donations to the Prison Ministry Christmas bags this year. Your generosity brings some holiday cheer to the men at Craggy Prison-Minimum Custody Unit and is an expression of God's love and Christian charity. Particular thanks go to Hamp Hampton for his generous donations, Mary Bunner, my husband Robin, Tracy Jedd, and Andrea Robles Leon for their assistance with packing bags and making cards. I could not do this without your support and I am truly proud to be a member of this wonderful faith community at St. Eugene. The men and I are very grateful that you have thought of them, especially at this time of year. Thank you and Merry Christmas, Carol Jordan.

6 December 20, 2015 Saint Eugene Catholic Church 6 As we celebrate the Christmas season we give thanks to all of those who generously remembered or honored loved ones with donations toward our holiday environment. In Memory of or In Honor of: Don Robbins Stephen & Rosemary Pavoll Maria, Nati & Peter Krivátsy and George Durner John & Luiza D Souza Helen & Victor Horan John Leicht, Leicht Family & Johnson Family Dorothy Farrell & Lorraine Jorglewich Our Parents Peterson & Connell Families James & Vivian McNamara & Salley Hodnicki The Lang & Williams Families Maureen Cooney Ronchi & Bogue Families Lena Grice & Estelle James Carl Hunt, Genevieve & Carl Zobel and Willard & Fay Upp Thomas Steininger Elizabeth A. Parsons Charles Schwartz Bill Warlick Jerry Skulley Bob Daughton Lucille & Elmer Swanson Alex & Theresa Juska and Bernice & Frank Grandys Rob Robinson Rev. Elven & Mary Hensley Dolores, Arnold, Dennis Richardson and Joan Krippner Richard Olson The Troncalli & Adams Families Marjorie & Peter Smocka and Irene Russell O Reilly & Masterson Families Anna Marie Hanich Burke and Leddy Families Don & Mary Louise Patton Paul Manfred and Stew Willis Ursula Cook Marie Dempsey Nailling, Arthur G. Chmielewski & Richard C. Nailling Hildegard Swartz The Hughes, Vidal & Williams Families Henry J and Dorothy Stern George V. Fridl Kolman Kobar By: Patricia Robbins Anna Pavoll Krisztina Krivátsy-Stern Lily Moore Catherine Horan Joanne Leicht Dennis & Valerie Farrell Kevin & Nancy Leaderer Ernest & Lorraine Peterson The McNamara Family Marilyn Williams Michael Cooney Minnie Bogue Charles & Deborah James The Hunt Family Jo Steinnger V. A. Parsons Loraine Schwartz Warlick Family Patricia Baker Kathryn Daughton Letitia Albee Ken & Patty Grandys Barbara, Erik & Elizabeth Jim & Donna Petrides Mike & Linda Richardson Brigid Olson Bob & Peg Adams Jeff & Bea Russell Sally Gabrielson Bob & Pauline Hanich Margaret Haldeman Karen Poehlein Etta Manfred Cook & West Families Tom & Margee Chmielewski Robert Swartz Joyce Vidal-Williams Henry R. Stern Betsy Krickhan Martha Kobar Advent Greens in the Church this week are In Memory of Paul Shiring, By Jackie Shiring; AND In Memory of Kenneth M. Winters, By Cheryl Wade; AND In Memory of Jane Pfaff, By George Pfaff. Dear friends of Catherine s House: I am sure many of you are anxious to know who won the car that we Raffled December 10 th. I am happy to announce that Jerry and Karen Burgess from Saint Matthew s parish, Charlotte were the big winners. Your commitment to supporting our fundraiser for the care of women and children who are homeless is greatly appreciated. During this holy season of Advent and Christmas, we are most grateful for your generosity and prayers and will continue to hold you in prayer. Sister Carmelita Hagan

7 December 20, 2015 Saint Eugene Catholic Church 7 THINKING OF JOINING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? Our weekly sessions for R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) have begun. Sessions will take place on Sundays, in the parish parlor, from 9:40 to 10:40am. The journey of faith begins with questions - your questions. What do Catholics believe? How does Catholicism fit in with other faith traditions? The process begins with an inquiry period when questions lead to exploration. Please join us for a fun-filled, faith-filled, Spirit-filled gathering. If you would like to begin this journey of faith, please call our parish office and provide your contact information. (Name, phone number, address, etc.). A member of the RCIA team will contact you with further information. We will look forward to meeting you and answering your questions. Deacon Mike Zboyovski/ , ext. 20. LOST AND FOUND All items found on our church grounds can be found in our Lost & Found section located at the Coat Rack in the Social Hall not in the church office. You may search this area Monday-Friday 9am-4pm or when the church is open. All items not collected by the end of each month will be donated to Catholic Charities. NOTE: Please be aware that our bulletin is posted on our website; therefore, any information in the bulletin is out there in cyberspace, accessible to anyone. Please let the office know if this is an issue for you. ST. EUGENE'S IN THE LOOP! Yes, our church is now looped! If you have hearing aids with t-coils, please turn them on. If you have a hearing loss, please ask for a Receiver from one of the Greeters/Ushers before you go into the Sanctuary. We want everyone to hear the Word! HOSPITAL ADMISSION OR EXTENDED STAY AT HOME: We would encourage you to celebrate the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick prior to your admission or extended convalescence. Please give us a call to arrange a time and date. Also, you may be unaware that hospitals, by law, will not automatically inform us of your presence there - even if you state your religious affiliation as Catholic on an entrance form. Whether you are hospitalized, recuperating, or simply unable to attend parish services, you or your family member is required to inform us as to your desire for visitation and/or reception of Communion. We will be happy to arrange visitations and reception of Communion once the parish office is notified regarding your wishes. It is our most sincere desire to keep our parish family connected and included, especially in times of dealing with health and recovery issues. A simple call or is all it takes Celebration of Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: or to arrange a hospital or home visitation and communion: Deacon Mike ext. 20 or deaconmike@steugene.org