Transcript Parish Community of St. Eulalia

Parish Community of St. Eulalia
214 Blue Shutters Road, Roaring Brook Twp., Pennsylvania 18444-7615
E-mail address: office @ sainteulalias.com Phone: 570-842-7656 Fax: 570-842-7193
Website: www.sainteulalias.com
Monsignor John W. Jordan, Pastor
Office Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9 AM - 3 PM, Fri. 9 AM - Noon
Weekday Masses: Please refer to Mass Intentions on next page.
Confessions: Sat., 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM, or by request
Masses: Sat. 4:00 PM, Sun. 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Pastoral Associate: Mrs. Ellen Dermody
Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Elizabeth Strasburger
Director of Music Ministry: Miss Phyllis Nish
Maintenance: Mr. Gary Meyers
Decorating: Mrs. Linda Naro, Chair
Liturgy Committee: Mr. Anthony DeScipio, Chair
Parish Pastoral Council: Dr. Michael Ratchford, Chair
Parish Pastoral Council: Mr. Kenneth Kochis, Vice Chair
R.C.I.A. Coordinator: Mrs. Sandra McAndrew
Social Concerns Committee: Mrs. Patrice Gasper, Mrs. Lisa Cummings
Summer Fest: Mr. Thomas Cummings, Mr. Loren Caparo, Co-Chairs
Youth Group: Mrs. Kelley McConnell
MISSION STATEMENT OF ST. EULALIA’S PARISH
The Parish Community of St. Eulalia makes present the Lord Jesus Christ in the celebration of the
Eucharist, the meeting of parishioners for various prayer opportunities, and outreach to the marginalized. We
share in the works of the local Ministerium through common prayers.
We are resolved to grow the faith of the Church with our children through religious education and with
all others through the RCIA. We challenge ourselves to develop service projects for youth and young adults,
and to become more welcoming to all.
With continued growth in our area, Evangelization occurs through various outlets including pastoral
outreach, sacramental preparation, and the promotion of an intimate respect for all life.
JANUARY 18, 2015
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
WATCHING FOR THE MESSIAH
Today’s Gospel story of John and his disciples seeing
and following Jesus sounds so simple and casual, it’s easy
to miss the significant acts of faith that are made.
John points to Jesus: “Look,” he says, “there is the
Lamb of God.” John’s faith in Jesus is evident, so evident
that John’s disciples immediately leave his side to follow
this Jesus.
The two disciples make their own act of faith. They follow Jesus, spend time with him, and are quick to spread
the good news of their discovery: “We have found the
Messiah.”
It is easy to forget that the expectations of generations,
the hopes of many ages of faithful people were being fulfilled in these simple acts of faith. The Lamb of God, the
Messiah, foretold by the prophets, had finally come.
Nearly everyone among the Jewish people was watching
for the Messiah back then; who in our own society
watches for signs of the presence of the Messiah today?
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MASS INTENTIONS ~ JANUARY 19-25
Eugene Hoar by Irene Cocking
Leona DeMatteo by Sam & Judy Prisco
Bob Hannick by Family
Joseph Osborne by Kakareka Family
Lois Kosik by Bette Leonard & Family
Roger Evans by M/M Michael Murphy & Girls
All living & deceased parishioners
Terrence Golden by Family
Dec. DePietro & Domenick Families by Family
4:00 p.m.
January 24
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January 25
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ALTAR SERVERS
MINISTERS
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Kathryn McNulty
Kristine Hanlon
Catherine Kochis
Pati Pawlik
Stephen McNulty
Sean Hanlon
Carmela Smith
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Lia Schwenk
John Kochis
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William Roman
Annette Amendolaro
Pat Cummings
Isabella Snyder
Sean Cummings
Susan Danna
Lisa Cummings
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Cameron Lewis
Michael Golya
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Mary Beth Lewis
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Mary Ann Motichka
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Dante Anelli
Loren Caparo
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Patty Doyle
Julia Moran
Susan Caparo
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Ashley Santaniello
Jerry Mahon
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Barb Steinmetz
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Ed Steinmetz
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Parker Lewis
Sue Klimasauskas
Rose Sadowski
Esther Anelli
Safira Rodriguez-Bewick
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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit
within you.
— 1 Corinthians 6:19a
January 18, 2015; Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
1 Sm 3: 3B-10, 19; Ps 40: 2,4,7-10;1 Cor 6: 13C-15A, 17-20; Jn 1: 35-42
A popular hymn used in many Catholic churches is Here I am Lord. That hymn is based in part on our first reading from
the Book of Samuel. The Lord wants us to respond just the way Samuel does in the reading. God calls each of us to
discipleship through lives of stewardship.
Just as Samuel was confused, we, too, may fail to understand what God is calling us to at times. Nevertheless, just like
Samuel we do need to respond “Here I am Lord.” That is not always easy and it can be uncomfortable at times. Eli instructs Samuel to respond “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.” Samuel does so and “the Lord was with him.”
Our challenge is first to hear God’s call. It is there always, but we must listen for it. Then we need to respond to that
call, and we need to respond as Samuel did, “Here I am Lord. I come to do your will.”
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not
a result of works, so that no one may boast.” - Ephesians 2:8-9
3RD CORNERSTONE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
WHO IS SAINT EULALIA CHURCH?
God has shown us tremendous grace. Which is why we planted a church here in ELMHURST - to share God’s love and His message of redemption through Christ. We are rooted in that grace - that underserved generosity - and from there, we move out as a
community on mission, working to grow God’s kingdom and bring glory to His name. Our core values, Word, Worship, Community and Service are informed by those of the first “Christian church, as described in Acts 2:42 and 46. St. Eulalia Church can be
described in the following statement: “Walking in His Footsteps.”
TELL US YOUR STORY
We love hearing about how God has worked and is working in the lives of His people. Tell us how you’ve been impacted by the
Gospel and shown God’s grace: We look to have you gather with us these next several weeks to share our stories of why we are
members here, because here at Saint Eulalia Church, we believe that all who follow Christ are called to a mission of grace. In order
to fulfill that mission, we must be a generous people, a sent people, and a rooted people, and that’s what this campaign is all about.
A GENEROUS PEOPLE
It is our desire that the people of Saint Eulalia’s be the most generous and joyful people in our area - we want to see our North Pocono Community and our neighbors prosper through our efforts. We want generosity because we have experienced life-changing
grace through Jesus Christ. Jesus was overwhelmingly generous with us; He gave up His glory, His authority, and His life so that
we who are sinners and had no hope could be richly blessed with eternal joy and life. Once we experience Christ’s generosity toward us, we are compelled to generous and sacrificial giving. We give of our time, money, possessions, and ultimately, we offer our
neighbors the same hope in Christ that we have been given.
A ROOTED PEOPLE
While the vision for Saint Eulalia’s is to equip and send God’s people to engage their communities with the gospel, the church must
also be rooted in our own community. Saint Eulalia’s has the opportunity to meet our parish needs and prepare for our future growth
with an adequate facility to be used as a tool for mission. It will be a place where our congregation can be changed by the gospel and
equipped to live in ways that glorify and proclaim Christ, where our children and young people can be trained and supported, and
where we host events that will support the prosperity of our parish community and meet the needs of our neighbors.
A SENT PEOPLE
We believe that taking our faith values, nourished by the sacred scriptures and Holy Eucharist, is one of the most effective ways to
spread the Gospel of Christ. Church mission is in our DNA. Our community knows of our strong commitment to charitable service.
Our neighbors know of our committed beliefs. And we go forth each day sharing that Good News that Jesus loves us and them too!
Where will the money go? Please consider joining your fellow Parishioners in supporting our efforts
by contributing what you can to any of the following opportunities.
$700,000 Facilities Expansion with memorial opportunities
$400,000 for Religious Education Complex
$300,000 replacing the Chapel
$250,000 for 10 Individual Classrooms (6 are named to date)
$200,000 toward expanding the Choir loft (taken)
$100,000 for updating the kitchen
$75,000 for each of 2 multi-purpose rooms
$75,000 for our gathering space
$50,000 for Parish Center Lobby (named)
$50,000 for Church Sound and Visual System
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PARISH SOCIAL CONCERNS
HOSPITAL VISITS Please be sure to inform
the parish office and list St. Eulalia’s as your parish when
being admitted to the hospital to assure we are able to
visit you during your stay. Kindly inform the parish office if you know of anyone who is ill at home or in the
hospital.
HOMEBOUND Please let us know if you or anyone you know is homebound and would like a visit from
the parish priest or Holy Communion brought to the
homebound. Each Sunday family members take Holy
Communion home to those homebound. Check out the
details.
IN YOUR PRAYERS Please remember to pray
for Albert Annibale, Sheila Avery, Margaret Barbera,
John Bartkovsky, Michael J. Bedics, Thomas Conmy,
Marie Crecco, Gloria D’Antonio, Danielle Dobitsch, Joseph Dombrowski, Betty Dulcey, Charles Dulcey, Ann
Field, Robert Gigliotti, Mary Ann Hallinan, Sarah Hallinan, Fern Jones, John M., Kaitlyn Manley, Edward
Massakowski, Paul Miller, Joseph Murnock, Kenneth
Noll, Millie Novack, Patti Novobilski, Susan O’Malley,
Ty O’Malley, Al Pantuso, Anna Pazzalia, Jason Pencek,
Paul Quinn, Sean Quinn, Patricia Reilly, Avery Roberts,
Bonnie Roberts, Matthew S., Sally Siemon, Sam Starr,
Tony W., Lynn Washlick, Leo Woelkers, Ed Wolfe and
all the sick and shut-ins of St. Eulalia’s Parish.
A PRAYER PLEASE For the repose of the souls of
our parishioner Clement G. Gasper, Joseph Klepadlo,
father of parishioner Arlene Olenchak, and Cataldo Pinto,
father of parishioner James Pinto, that they may know the
joy and peace of beholding their God face to face.
REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED
Each week in the Prayer of the Faithful we pray for
those of our parish, their relatives and friends who
have died during the previous week. We check the
newspapers, but it would help us avoid missing anyone if you would call the rectory and give us their
names.
REMEMBERING OUR PARISH
We are grateful to our parish families who have designated St. Eulalia’s Parish as a recipient of Memorial Donations for their deceased loved ones and to
those who remembered the Parish in their wills.
Please consider remembering St. Eulalia Parish
when preparing your will. Thank You.
January 18, 2015; Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
OUR WEEKLY OFFERING
For the weekend of January 10-11
Sunday Offering
$7,840.00
Thank you for your commitment to our parish and for
making up your envelopes for missed Sundays. As our
parish community grows, so does our need to increase
our support. We are all grateful to those who have responded to our needs for increased weekly giving. Think
of the Automated Offertory Program. We are now accepting credit card transactions.
Please remember that your parish expenses continue, rain
or shine, and that we need your offerings in order to meet
these expenses. If you missed any weekly envelopes,
please bring your contributions up to date. An easy way
to support our parish offertory collection is to enroll in St.
Eulalia’s Automatic Offertory program. This “easy envelope giving program” keeps you current in your weekly
gift of gratitude to God and secures on-going support to
our Parish resources. Thank you for giving this a
thought. And thank you especially for acting on it.
To sign up for St. Eulalia’s Automatic Offertory program,
click on the logo Enrollment Form on the parish website
to get started: www.sainteulalias.com.
Credit cards are now accepted. You can have your Visa/
MasterCard debited regularly for your parish support,
replacing your weekly envelopes. Call the parish office
for details.
SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND
A second collection will take place at all masses this
weekend to benefit the Isbitski Family who suffered a
house fire over the holidays. As fellow parishioners let
us join in supporting this family who has lost their home.
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL
“TRANSFORMING LIVES TOGETHER”
On behalf of all who will benefit from your gifts,
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera extends his sincere gratitude
to everyone who has already made a pledge to the 2014
Diocesan Annual Appeal. Each gift truly matters. If you
have not yet made your gift, and need a pledge envelope,
packets are available by calling the Diocesan Development Office @ 570-207-2250, or online at
www.DioceseofScranton.org.
The latest progress report from the diocesan appeal office shows 201 families making pledges/payments totaling $37,675.00 toward St. Eulalia’s parish goal of
$46,000.00, leaving a balance of $8,325.00.
January 18, 2015; Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
St. Eulalia’s will host a Bereavement Support reflection
session on Wed., Jan. 21, in the parish center from 12:30
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This gathering is for any parishioner
who grieves a loss and seeks the support of a small faithsharing community for reflection and conversation. A
light luncheon will be provided during the session.
Kindly call the rectory at 842-7656 or email:
[email protected] if you plan to attend.
NORTH POCONO FOOD PANTRY NEWS
164 local senior citizens received non-perishables from
the food pantry last month. Thank you for filling the canvas bags found in each church entrance!
SHARE-A-RIDE If you need a ride to local appointments during the week of January 19, kindly contact John
& Linda Hall @ 842-8159.
NORTH POCONO DRY GOODS PANTRY
JANUARY ITEM - DISH LIQUID
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SHOP RITE GIFT CARD PROGRAM
Our ShopRite gift card program will begin this weekend.
ShopRite gift cards will be sold on Saturday, Jan. 17 following the 4 p.m. Mass. Gift cards will also be available
on Sunday, January 18 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the
entryway just outside of the parish center. Payment for
gift cards may be made by cash or check. ShopRite gift
cards have no expiration date or activation fee. Also, the
gift card will carry over your balance on your card if your
store purchase is less than the value of the gift card. Using the gift card is just like using cash. Gift cards make
wonderful gifts too! Remember, when you buy a
ShopRite gift card at St. Eulalia’s, you help our church
earn 5% of the value of your purchase. We hope you
give this program a try!
JANUARY PARISH BUFFET BREAKFAST
Our monthly buffet breakfast is taking place today, Sunday, in our parish center. Breakfast will be served from
8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Tickets will be available at the
door; take-outs are available. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to come and enjoy a delicious meal
and fellowship.
DAILY MASS & INCLEMENT WEATHER
For the safety of our daily Mass attendees, when the
North Pocono School District announces a school
delay, daily Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
However, if there is a school closing announced,
that daily Mass will be celebrated privately.
SCHEDULING MASS INTENTIONS
Due to our backlog of Mass intentions and in order
to ensure that Masses are available to all parishioners, a Mass intention for a particular person by a
family can only be scheduled twice per year. Also
Mass intentions may be changed based on the availability of a priest or if there are any unforeseen
changes in the daily Mass schedule. Thank you for
your understanding.
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CHOIR NEWS
Choir Practice: Choir rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Anyone interested is invited
to join.
Please come join us! St. Eulalia’s Choir would like
to invite anyone who likes to sing to join our choir.
There are no auditions for the only requirement is the
desire to give honor and praise to our Lord through
song. We guarantee an uplifting and spiritual experience. We will be looking for you.
Instrumentalists: Please share your talents! The
Music Ministry of St. Eulalia’s is looking for instrumentalists to play at weekend liturgies Anyone interested is asked to greet Fr. Jordan or call Phyllis at
498-3010. Thank you!
SHARE YOUR GIFTS & TALENTS
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE HELP
We are calling on members of our parish who enjoy baking and/or making simple snacks and appetizers. From
time to time, we have activities or events in the parish
where we need light snacks and/or baked goods. It would
be helpful to add new names to our list of volunteers. If
you are interested in helping our faith community in this
way, kindly call the parish office (842-7656) or email:
[email protected]. Thank You!
All parishioners are encouraged to consider volunteering
for some ministry or group in the parish. Newer members of our parish are encouraged to volunteer to serve as
Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Altar
Servers, Senior Altar Servers for funeral liturgies, religious education teachers and aides, helpers at the Sunday
buffet breakfast, or for other committees and activities in
the parish. We are very blessed to have you with us!
Please mention to Fr. Jordan your willingness to volunteer.
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January 18, 2015; Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated recently in our
church. We congratulate and ask God’s blessings on
Amelia Mary, daughter of Andrew & Kristen (Arcurie)
Cole. Welcome into God’s family here at St. Eulalia’s.
THANK YOU!
Many thanks to our Hospitality Helpers for the delicious
baked goods and treats they provided for our baptismal
reception last Sunday. Thanks also to members of our
parish youth group who helped prepare for the event.
What a wonderful parish celebration of life and love.
What a joy to see so many beautiful babies at mass!
ST. EULALIA’S IGNITE YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group Information
Young Ladies Bible Study: Our youth group is forming
a young ladies bible study group! Any middle or high
school aged girls interested in participating please see
Kelley! Details will be available in upcoming bulletins.
IGNITE Youth Group T-Shirt Order Forms are now
available! See Kelley for an order form or pick one up at
the youth corner. We will be tie-dyeing our t-shirts this
spring!
Stay in touch! Join IGNITE Youth Group Text Club:
Text @steul to 81010 to join!
Questions about the Youth Group or interested in joining? Contact Kelley at 570-510-5544 or just show up at
an event! We would love to see you!
KNOW A MARRIAGE THAT NEEDS HELP?
If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is
little or no meaningful communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, then the Retrouvaille program can help. Retrouvaille is helping couples put the
pieces back together and to rediscover a more loving relationship. The next local program will be Feb. 27-Mar. 1,
2015 at the Ramada Inn, Clarks Summit, PA. Registration required. All calls confidential. Cost is by donation.
Please call 1-800-470-2230 or visit http://
www.retrouvaille.org/ for more information or to register.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT NEXT WEEKEND Join our parish
community in support of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development next weekend. Together, we can help
some of the 35 million Americans who are caught in the
cycle of poverty. The Campaign funds local projects that
help people come together to solve community problems
of unemployment, homelessness, drugs and violence in
our community. Please give generously.
“Ecumenical Celebration of God’s Word on Friday, January 23, at 12:10 p.m. in the Cathedral of
Saint Peter, Scranton.”
The theme for the 2015 Week of Prayer for Christian
Unity is “Jesus said to her, ‘Give me a drink.” (John 4:142). The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan
woman invites us to try water from a different well and
also to offer a little of our own. In diversity, we enrich
each other.
When Jesus says to her, “please give me a drink” it implies an ethical action that recognizes the need for one
another in living out the Church’s mission. It compels us
to change our attitude, to commit ourselves to seek unity
in the midst of our diversity, through our openness to a
variety of forms of prayer and Christian spirituality.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a privileged
moment for prayer, encounter and dialogue. It is an opportunity to recognize the richness and value that are present in the other, the different, and to ask God for the gift
of unity.
For more information and resources for the 2015 Week of
Prayer for Christian Unity, visit the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute at: www.geii.org.
The Diocese of Scranton will host an Ecumenical Celebration of God’s Word on Friday, January 23, at 12:10
p.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Scranton. There will
be no 12:10 P.M. Mass that day in the Cathedral. All are
welcome to attend. In addition, CTV: Catholic Television will broadcast the service live.”
This observance, first organized by Father Paul Watson,
S.A., in 1908 at Graymoor in Garrison, NY., seeks to
gather together diverse communities of the Christian faith
to express the degree of communion which the churches
have already received, and to pray together for the full
visible unity of the one Church of Jesus Christ.
All of the people of the Diocese of Scranton are encouraged to attend a local Ecumenical prayer service in your
area and all are invited to participate in the prayer service
at Saint Peter’s Cathedral.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera,
D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, and the Office for Parish Life wish to invite couples celebrating their 25th or
50th wedding anniversary in 2015 to a diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 7. (NB: This
is a change from the original date of June 21.) The event
includes a 2:30 PM Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a reception. Requests for an invitation, with a
mailing address, should be made through the parish office
before March 16.
January 18, 2015; Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
TODAY, SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
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Kdg.-Gr. 5 Classes meet every Sunday morning,
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Grades K-5 should report directly
to religious education classrooms.
Grades 6, 7, 8 Classes meet every Sunday morning,
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Today all students should go directly into the church.
Student Mass Participation Today, Sunday, our First
Grade students will participate in the 10:05 a.m. liturgy.
Plan to attend this special liturgy in support of these
young children.
Confirmation Candidates All paperwork is due next
Sunday, January 25.
Religious Education Registration Fee is due as soon as
possible. Kindly contact Mrs. Strasburger with questions/concerns.
2015 Children’s Church Envelopes are being distributed throughout the classrooms. Additional church envelopes for high school and Catholic school students (Gr. 312) can be picked up at the front entrance of the Church.
Religious Education Parent Reminder! The access
road at the rear entrance of our parish center is open and
can be used to drop off children on Sunday mornings for
religious education classes.
Inclement Weather Parents of our religious education
students should use their own discretion when inclement
weather exists in your area.
2015 First Communion Children and Confirmation
Students will “sign-in” the Mass Attendance Book
placed on the offertory stand each Sunday as they prepare
to receive these sacraments.
Should your family attend Mass at another Catholic
Church, please ask the priest celebrant there to sign a
copy of their parish bulletin verifying your attendance.
~ VOLUNTEER REQUEST ~
Would you prayerfully consider sharing your faith
with the children of our parish? The teaching teams
for our religious education classes may consist of
single parishioners, parents, grandparents, retired
teachers, college students, students looking for service hours, and non-teaching assistants - the rewards
are great and you’ll be glad with the end results!
Kindly contact Liz at [email protected]
or 842-7656, ext. 4, to discuss how your gifts might
be shared. Classes meet on Sundays: Grades K-8,
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR
Jan. 18, 10:05 a.m. First Grade Mass Celebration
Jan. 25, Confirmation Paperwork Due
Jan. 25, 10:05 a.m. Second Grade Mass Celebration
Feb. 8, 9:00 a.m. Confirmation Robe Fitting
Feb. 8, 10:05 a.m. Third Grade Mass Celebration
Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday (Ashes distributed @ 4:30 p.m.)
Feb. 22, 10:05 a.m. Fourth Grade Mass Celebration
Mar. 1, 10:05 a.m. Fifth Grade Mass Celebration
Mar. 15, 9:00 a.m. Middle Grades Penance
Mar. 21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Confirmation Retreat (Sat.)
Mar. 22, 10:05 a.m. Middle Grades Mass Celebration
Apr. 19, 10:05 a.m. First Grade Mass Celebration
Apr. 25, 9 a.m.-12 noon, First Communion Retreat
May 10, 10:05 a.m. Middle Grades/Mother’s Day Mass
May 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m. First Communion Practice
May 16, 10:00 a.m. First Communion Ceremony
May 17, 9 a.m. May Crowning/Living Rosary/Final Classes
May 17, 2:00 p.m. Confirmation Practice
May 20, 5:00 p.m. Confirmation Ceremony
YOUNG ADULT FAITH FORMATION
What a delight to have our college-age parishioners return
home for the Christmas break! It is a special blessing to
celebrate with you at our Christmas liturgies and welcome you home to St. Eulalia’s! Our parish is alive with
life and spirit and you are such a special part of our community. We look forward to your return to St. Eulalia’s
for Easter.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to our outstanding college students who
have been recognized for their academic achievements!
From Study Abroad Scholarships to Dean’s Listings, you
have been blessed by God with intelligence and insight!
You have made your parents, your pastor and your parish
proud!
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