Saint Eugene Parish ~ Parroquia de San Eugenio Saint Eugene Catholic Church 72 Culvern Street Asheville, NC 28804 Phone: 828-254-5193 Office Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday Fax: 828-254-5797 If you have a Sacramental Emergency after office hours, please dial: Emergency Cell: 828-231-8645 Email: churcheugene@steugene.org Website: www.steugene.org Facebook: St. Eugene Catholic Church Asheville Catholic School 828-252-7896 Catholic Campus Ministry UNC-A 828-226-3809 Catholic Charities 828-255-0146 Parish Pastoral Council Walkyria Almonte, Chair 828-707-8907 soriam33@gmail.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 8:00am 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. THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 12, 2017 Getting to Know You At the end of today's Gospel, when the foolish virgins return from the quick shop with the oil, they are locked out of the wedding. The groom answers their pleas, not with a question, "Why weren't you ready?" but with the statement, "I don't know you" (Mt 25:12). Now that sounds kind of odd, if the bridegroom represents the LORD, because God knows everything, and everybody. In Matthew's Gospel, this phrase seems to imply that "because you made no effort to know me, I don't know you." In other words, the oil in the parable stands for knowing the LORD. Or at least making an effort to know Him. So what am I doing to get to know Jesus? One way to know someone is to act like them. Actors who portray a real person try to watch videos of that person to see how they talk, walk, relate to people, what kind of posture they have, how they dress, etc. We can act like Jesus by following His example of care for the poor and the sick, forgiving people who have done wrong, teaching people about God's love, feeding the hungry, and giving God the credit for what we do. Another way to get to know someone is to talk to them. The more we pray, the more we get close to Jesus. We can praise God for Creation, we can thank God for all the giving (and forgiving!) We can ask for help for those we love and for God's strength in our weakness (2 Cor 12:9). But we don't get to know someone if we do all the talking. Our prayer can include time to be quiet and listen to the LORD. We also listen to God by reading God's words in the Bible. And God can speak to some people in art, song, or poetry. The advice and wisdom of friends and relatives can also be God speaking to us. Hopefully, we can all find ways of getting to know the Lord, so that God can "recognize" us as friends. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
November 12, 2017 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 Fr. Doug May, Maryknoll Mission Education & Promotion (914) 419-3858 dougmae@hotmail.com READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 [13-14]; Mt 25:1-13 Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 -- 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b -- 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21] 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. 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, November 11 - Veteran s Day 9:00am Veterans Day Breakfast - SH, K 4:00pm Reconciliation - RR 5:30pm Mass/Judy Calzolaio - C 5:30pm Hijos de Maria Santísima/Lideres - SEYH 7:00pm Grupo de Oración Hijos de Maria Santísima - C Sunday, November 12 8:30am Mass/Yonah Benjamin Moore - C 9:45am Peace & Justice - Rm.2 9:45am RCIA - P 9:45am Faith Formation - ACS 10:00am Choir Rehearsal - Rm.1 11:00am Mass/Joseph Crowley - C 1:30pm Misa en Español - People of St. Eugene - C 5:00pm Youth Group/SEY & EDGE - C,SH,K Monday, November 13 8:00am Mass/ Hon. Sheila Abdus Salaam -ASC 10:00am Crafty Ladies - Rm.2 11:00am Our Lady of Fatima Rosary - SH 6:00pm Society of St. Vincent de Paul - P 6:30pm Clase para Bautismos - SEYH 7:00pm Not Your Usual Space - P Tuesday, November 14 8:00am Mass/Leo J. & Yvonne Connell - ASC 4:00pm Posada Practice - C 6:30pm Aztec Dancers - SH 6:30pm Asheville School Board Meeting - ACS 6:30pm Parish Council Meeting - Rm.2 7:00pm Hispanic Prayer Choir Group - C Wednesday, November 15 8:00am Mass/Jean Kane - ASC 8:30am Recitation of the Rosary - C 4:00pm La Posada Practice - C 7:00pm Hope for the Holidays - ASC 7:00pm Choir/Coro (Spanish)- Rm.1, C Thursday, November 16 8:00am Communion Service - ACS 8:30am Faith Sharing - P 6:30pm Cursillo de Mujeres - P 6:30pm Cursillo de Hombres - SEYH Friday, November 17 8:30am Rosary - CC 9:00am Mass/People of St. Eugene - C 6:00pm Hispanic Marriage Ministry - SH Saturday, November 18 10:00am Eucharistic Ministry Training - C, SH, K 4:00pm Reconciliation - RR 5:30pm Mass/Dona Bishop & Sipes Family - C 5:30pm Hijos de Maria Santísima/Lideres - SEYH 6:30pm Hospitality Meeting - SH 7:00pm Grupo de Oración Hijos de Maria Santísima - C 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
November 12, 2017 Saint Eugene Catholic Church 3 FUNERAL PALL Once the actual funeral pall was filled with names the ministry members began to stitch the names of our dear departed on memorial cloths. These cloths hang on the high altar under the tabernacle and on the banner behind the ambo during the month of November. The first two names on the high altar are: Waclaw Mujosiej and Gerardo Martinez. There are now over 50 names on those cloths. EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING All current Eucharistic Ministers and those interested in this Ministry are invited to attend a meeting on Saturday November 18 at 10 AM in the church. We will go over policies, procedures, and address concerns. Translators will be available. Lunch and time for fellowship will be provided. BREAKFAST ON DECEMBER 3RD FOR YOUTH GROUPS The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a free breakfast (pancakes and eggs) on Sunday, December 3, after the 8:30 and 11:00 Masses. Donations will be graciously accepted to support faith formation for our parish youth in the EDGE and St. Eugene Youth (SEY) ministries. Please mark your calendars and plan to enjoy a good breakfast, fellowship, and support our youth in the parish. The Knights of Columbus thank you for your continuing generosity. ADVENT BABY BOTTLE PROGRAM Advent begins Sunday, December 3rd. Your Knights of Columbus will be passing out plastic baby bottles that weekend, at all the masses, for donations to support "human life at it's beginning". As we prepare for baby Jesus to arrive on Christmas, we are asked to place donations in the baby bottle through Advent to be offered to Jesus on Christmas as a gift for life. All proceeds will be used by the Mountain Area Pregnancy Services centers in our area to help pregnant women make life-giving decisions. Tke Knights thank you for your support. ENTRENAMIENTO PARA EL MINISTERIO DE EUCARÍSTICO Todos los Ministros de Eucaristía actuales y aquellos interesados en el Ministerio están invitados a asistir una reunión el sábado 18 de noviembre a las 10 AM en la iglesia. Repasaremos las pólizas, los procedimientos y las preocupaciones. Traductores estarán disponibles. Tendremos almuerzo y tiempo para convivir. BREAKFAST ON DECEMBER 3RD FOR YOUTH GROUPS The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a free breakfast (pancakes and eggs) on Sunday, December 3, after the 8:30 and 11:00 Masses. Donations will be graciously accepted to support faith formation for our parish youth in the EDGE and St. Eugene Youth (SEY) ministries. Please mark your calendars and plan to enjoy a good breakfast, fellowship, and support our youth in the parish. The Knights of Columbus thank you for your continuing generosity. HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Father Pat, Deacon Mike and our BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TEAM are hosting our HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS annual service on Wednesday, November 15th in the Daily Mass Chapel at 7pm. This sharing of our grief with others was well received by those who attended last year's service, so we welcome all who are in grief to attend this service. HOSPITALITY All current Hospitality Ministries and those interested in this ministry are invited to attend a meeting on Saturday November 18th. Immediately following the 5:30pm Mass. We will go over policies, procedures and address concerns as well as celebrate Dave Hetrick and his service to this ministry and this parish. Important: dinner will be provided. HOSPITALIDAD Todos los Ministerios de Hospitalidad actuales y aquellos interesados en este ministerio están invitados a asistir a una reunión el sábado 18 de noviembre. Inmediatamente después de la Misa de las 5:30 p.m. Repasaremos las pólizas, los procedimientos y las inquietudes, así como también celebraremos a Dave Hetrick y su servicio a este ministerio y a esta parroquia. Importante: se proporcionará la cena.
November 12, 2017 Saint Eugene Catholic Church 4 PLEASE PRAY FOR: Liz Aiello, Tonya Argueillo, Rosemarie Ball, Joan Birmingham, Josh Brown, Ray & Brenda Browne, Nathan and Sandy Buchanan, Jim & Jeanne Bucher, Elizabeth Buckley, Gary Collins, Kathie Coltellino, Karen Corbett, Bob Dettlebach, Olga Deubel, Dennis Delaney, Jennifer Faulstich, Austen Faulstich, Anne Fitzgerald-Smith, Michael Fleming, Barbara Fry, Michael Grier, Jeannie Gleason, Mary Hayes, Alex Hernandez, Margaret Irwin, Delores Jacon, John Kampmans, Tommy Knapp, Grace Knutelsky, Allison Kobar, Kristin Kraft, Tonya Kriezel, Jon & Cristy Ledford, Maureen Lewis, Aidan Luckadoo, Lisa Mason, Brigid McCarthy, Leonard & Kathy Moon, Allen Moore, Jan Perrigeaux, Brandon Pruitt, Rick Raube, Joette Reid, Knobby Riedy Jr., Ashliegh Riddle, John Riddle, Jonathon Riddle, Sara Riddle, Kevin Roberts, LJ Rodriguez, Ed Ruppen, John Schantz, Lillie Simons, Rick Schaffer, Fred Spuhler, Lyn Stoodley, Emily Student, Joshua Townsend, Maudeb Vandermeer, Joyce Vidal-Williams, Jeanne Werth, Ben & Sam Wilde, and Ronnie Williams. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PRAYER LIST 2017 Let us pray for all those who serve our country in the Military at home and abroad, and their families: Maj Michael E. Korte Army USA CDR Dr. Timothy Mattison USA LCDR Dr. Parnell Mattison USA LtCol Jon Christian McDaniel Camp LeJeune, NC Midshipman - Krysta Przestrzelski Naval Academy MSgt Joe Quigley - USA SPC Patrick Seeling Army Afghanistan Shawn Sinclair Army Fort Bragg, NC LCpl - Jarrod Stoodley - Marine, F-35, Edwards AFB, CA ENS Peter Vizzini Navy Maj Chris Wagar Germany Capt - Joseph Ryan - Army - Fort Bragg, NC Capt - Kaitlyn Ryan - Air Force - Rome, NY William S. Kwiatkowski US Military Academy - West Point, NY ENS - Logan Sullivan - Navy - Yokosuka, Japan THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE Parroquia de San Eugenio Información en Español Tel: 828-254-5193 Fax: 828-254-5797 Horario de Oficina: 9:00 am 4:00 pm de Lunes a Viernes Padre Patrick Cahill: Tel: 828-254-5193 ext:15 Emergencia: 828-231-8645 Ministerio Hispano del Vicariato de Asheville: Antonio Garcia ministryhisp@gmail.com 828-333-5120. Antonio está en la oficina de San Eugenio todos los Miércoles de 9:00 am a 1:00 pm. Otros Ministerios: Ministros de Eucaristía, Lectores, Hospitalidad, Coro en Español, Sonido, Grupo de Oración, Cursillistas (Mujeres & Hombres), Protegiendo los Niños de Dios, Enriquecimiento Matrimonial, y Eventos Especia les. Catecismo y Sacramentos: Pre-K a Octavo (8) - Elementary & Middle School Tracy Jedd 828-254-5193 Ext.21 Noveno (9) a Dozavo (12) Andrea Robles 828-254-5193 Ext.30 Bautismos & Clases de Adultos Mayores de 18 Años Marta Gonzalez 828-450-7835 Eventos Especiales: Bodas o Quinceañeras hable a la oficina o visítenos con 6 meses de anticipación. Si le gustaría pertenecer a alguno de estos Ministerio de la Parroquia de San Eugenio, preséntese con uno de los miembros de ese Ministerio antes o después de Misa o llame a la oficina al 828-254-5193 para obtener más información o a Antonio Garcia.
November 12, 2017 Saint Eugene Catholic Church 5 FAITH FORMATION (4yrs - 5th grade) Sundays, 9:45am-10:45am at ACS Nov 12 - Sunday School EDGE/MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6th - 8th) Sundays, 5:00pm-7:00pm Nov 12 - NO EDGE Night SEY LIFE TEEN/HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9th - 12th) Sundays, 5:00pm-7:00pm Nov 12 - NO SEY Life Teen ACS CHRISTMAS WREATH AND POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER Asheville Catholic School 7th and 8th grade students will be selling Christmas Fraser Fir Wreaths and Poinsettias after weekend Masses beginning Oct. 28th thru Nov. 19th. They make wonderful gifts for the season. Please help support their Washington DC trip Fundraiser! Thank you from all of the 7th and 8th grade students at ACS! Your order can be pick up at Dec. 2nd & Dec. 3rd Masses. ANGEL TREE We are once again coordinating with Catholic Charities to help provide Christmas gifts for those in need in WNC. The annual angel tree will be in the social hall Nov 4-19 during weekend Masses. We will be collecting gifts until Dec 3. Thank you for your generosity to this wonderful cause. PLEASE SUPPORT CAMPUS MINISTRY Please support our raffle ticket fundraiser after all of the Masses this weekend, November 11 & 12th. All donations go to support our campus programs including bible studies, retreats, weekly home-style dinners and more. Raffle tickets will be available for sale after all Masses the weekend of November 11th & 12th. Please visit our table after Mass. Raffle tickets are $5 each or a book of 5 for $20. A cash prize of $1,500 will be awarded to 2 winners. Thank you for your continued support of our college students. THANK YOU, ST. EUGENE PARISH! Your Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank St. Eugene Parish for your continued support of our ministry. Last year, with your help, we provided $47, 931 to cover utility bills, rent and other essential needs, while delivering 4500 pounds of food directly to homes. Poverty remains a serious issue in Buncombe County, but thanks to your generosity, we were able to make a difference for over 250 families in need. May God bless you for hearing the cry of the poor WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Let us appreciate our spouses by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are: Feb 2-4, 2018 in Clemmons, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https:// NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applications@ncmarriagediscovery.org or 704-315- 2144. FROSTY VILLAGE BAZAAR Nov. 18 8:30am 2pm, St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 109 Cresent Hill Rd., Arden, (behind the bakery outlet) handcrafted items (sewn, knitted, crocheted, painted), homemade candy, Christmas cookies and other baked goods. Seasonal music by students of the Angelus Home School Fellowship. Coffee and cinnamon rolls 8:30 11:00am, light lunch 11:00am 1:00pm. Persons knowledgeable in raising vegetables. Looking for vegetable coordinators for the 3 raised bed boxes in our Friendship Garden/Jardín de la Amistad for the Spring. If interested, please contact Cynthia Gibbs, Garden Coordinator. cynthia@gibbsco.com, 828-684-3555.
November 12, 2017 Saint Eugene Catholic Church 6 ECO TIP from CARE OF CREATION One Earth. One Home Recycle all plastic, including grocery clamshells, that have a recycling triangle on the bottom, no matter what number it is. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Conoces a alguien que necesite ayuda? Si usted o alguien que usted conoce tiene dificultades economicas, recuerde que la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl desea ayudarle. Por los últimos 19 años hemos ayudado con renta, servicios de utilidades, reparaciones de carro, pases de obnibús, comida y otras necesidades. Por favor llámenos al 775-1933. Deje su número de teléfono bien claro y una persona que hable español le retornara su llamada. Le asegurmos que todas las llamadas son confidenciales. Do you know someone who needs help? If you or someone you know is experiencing financial difficulties, please remember that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul wants to help. Over the past 19 years we have helped with rent, utility bills, auto repairs, bus passes, emergency food and other needs. Please call us at 775-1933 on Monday mornings between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. and leave a message which will be promptly returned. Be assured, all calls are held in strict confidence. STEWARDSHIP God has given each of us some special abilities. It is important that we use them to help one another, passing on to others the many blessings that God has given us. Como las sensatas damas de honor en la parábola de hoy, los buenos administradores de los bienes de Dios se aseguran, sean cuales sean los dones que van a compartir, y están listos para servir cuando el Maestro los llame. CHRISTMAS NATIVITY SET FROM AROUND THE WORLD O Come Let Us Adore Him! Once again the First Baptist Church of Asheville is hosting Christmas Nativity sets from around the world December 14-17, 2017. if you have a creche that you would like to display during this event, please contact the First Baptist Church directly at 828-252-4781 or email the coordinator for the event at coordinator@ashevillenativity.org. There are also other opportunities to volunteer by perfoming music of being a host at the event. For more information please visit the website: ashevillenativity.org Flowers in the Church this week are; In Memory OF Vincent & Pauline Schultz, By Tom & Paula Kotz; AND In Memory of Warren Bogue, By Minnie Bogue; AND In Memory of Maria Farmer, By Maria Horden. CATHOLIC NEWS HERALD Keep up with news from across the Diocese of Charlotte! All registered families get a FREE subscription to the Catholic News Herald, the official diocesan newspaper. Not already receiving your free copy in the mail every other Friday? Contact your parish office or call us at 704-370-3333 to sign up. Get even more local Catholic news, photos and videos, as well as international and national news about the Church, online anytime at www.catholicnewsherald.com. And don't forget to "like" the Catholic News Herald on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@CatholicNewsCLT) for the latest headlines! ONLINE GIVING You can make your contribution to the Church with your credit or debit card online as well as from your checking account or savings account. Giving online is easy and allows you to set-up automatic recurring contributions and view your complete online giving history from anywhere you have access to the Internet. Simply follow these easy steps: 1. Visit the church website at www.steugene.org 2.Click on the DONATE button, 3.Click on the Create Profile button, then 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule your recurring contributions.
November 12, 2017 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, email 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/828-254- 5193, 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 email is all it takes. Celebration of Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: 828-254-5193 or to arrange a hospital or home visitation and communion: Deacon Mike - 828-254-5193 ext. 20 or deaconmike@steugene.org