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1 Rev. Joseph M. McDermott Pastor Rev. Joseph J. Meehan Pastor Emeritus, St. Eugene Deacon James V. Walsh Permanent Deacon Mrs. Diana Thompson Principal Mrs. Sally Grande Director of Religious Education Sr. Betty Burke, RSM , RN Parish Nurse Mrs. Marcella Gilchrist Business Manger Mr. Kevin Drum Accountant Sr. Jean Keesey, SND Parish Secretary Mrs. Donna Fox Music Director ST. EUGENE CHURCH 200 S. Oak Avenue Primos, PA 19018 RECTORY (610) 626-2866 Website: SCHOOL (610) 622-2909 Website: St. Eugene Church A Stewardship Community Time Talent Treasure The Spirit of the Lord has been given to us for He has anointed us. He has sent us to bring the good news to the poor, To proclaim liberty to captives and to the blind new sight, To set the downtrodden free, to proclaim the Lord s year of favor.

2 Isaiah 61:1-2 Masses: Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30AM Saturday: Evening Mass: 5:00 PM Masses for Holydays: Mass on the eve of Holydays is at 6:00 PM Mass on the Holyday itself is at 8:00am Weekdays: 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday Confessions: 4:00 to 4:30 PM on Saturdays, or by appointment Baptisms: First and third Sundays of the month immediately after the 11:30 Mass Marriages: All notifications must come at least six months in advance. Instructions are SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 4, 2018 MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 5 PM Catherine R. Jackson SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 8:00 For the People of the Parish 9:30 Matthew Joseph Bergels 11:30 Laura Moore MONDAY: 8:00 Helen Scullion TUESDAY: 8:00 Dennis Kelly WEDNESDAY 8:00 John Gross, Jr.

3 THURSDAY: 8:00 Thaddeus Basara 4th Ann y FRIDAY: 8:00 Arnulfo Tabada, Sr. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 5 PM Catherine R. Jackson SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 8:00 Laura Moore 9:30 For the People of the Parish 11:30 Peg Cotton ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 5 PM Carmen Maniaci, Chimzi Adele 170-2 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 8:00 Thomas Clineff, Brianna Newmiller 9:30 Mikylah Jackson, Alexandra Lombardo 11:30 Sofia Zecca, Jay Borelli MON, TUES & WED FEB 5, 6 & 7 8:00 Anne Moore, Isabel Rusek THU & FRI FEB 8 & 9 8:00 Peter Greiner, Mason Scoleri Joe Evans Sally Muir Brian Boston Maryanne Mallon Gaye Temple Mary Welsh Dee Armstrong Rob Grande, Sr Sherry Rich Eileen/Ed Collins Michaela Cole Patricia Henry Rosemarie Anderson John Gantz Nancy Donahue Bette Traband Vincent Wassell Joey Leggio Andy Santangelo Kathleen Bergin Sarah Stevens Angelo Panetta Judy Pesilo Julie Muir Michelle O Toole Joseph Rybicki Rose Potere Barbara R/Bill Biesty Jack Stillman Daniel Switliski Mary/Camillo Piccone Tina Scanlan Lillian Matty Especially.

4 Joseph Dolan MEMORIALS The SANCTUARY CANDLE burns this week in memory of Eunice Roach requested by Marcella Gilchrist. The BREAD AND WINE this week is donated in memory of Sarah Beck requested by the Dukes Family. SECOND COLLECTION The Second Collection this weekend is for the Catholic Charities Campaign for those who will not be donating by mail. Thank you for your generosity. ST. EUGENE HAPPENINGS 2/4/18 SCRIP Sales 10:15-11:45am - School Hall 2/5/18 2/6/18 PREP 6:30 8:00 pm 2/7/18 Novena to Medal-8:30am RCIA 7:00pm - Rectory 2/8/18 Bingo- School Hall - doors open 5:30 pm SCRIP Sales - 7- 8pm School Resource Rm Prayer Group 7:30pm - Rectory 2/9/18 2/10/18 AA Meeting - 10am Rectory Meeting Rm Confessions 3:30 4:30 pm - Church Rosary for Life - 4:30 pm Church ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SAINT EUGENE SCHOOL NEWS New Family Registration Saint Eugene School will hold registration for new families on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 6:00pm 7:00pm and on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 8:30am 10:00am in the School Hall.

5 Students registering for Kindergarten must be five years old by August 31. First Graders must be six years old by August 31. The following information is necessary at the time of registration. Complete health history form Copy of child s state birth certificate Copy of child s baptismal certificate (if not baptized at Saint Eugene) Complete updated immunization record, including: o DPT or DT (4 doses one dose after 4th birthday o Polio (3 doses) o Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) (2 doses) o Varicella (chicken pox) Vaccine (2 doses) Copies of current custody arrangements (if applicable) Non-refundable registration fee ($125 per family) Voided check for SMART tuition account THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who supported the School Book Fair held this past week.)

6 We hope you found a great book to share with a loved one! The Weather Outside Is Frightful! Please remember the homeless men with new hats, gloves, scarves and socks in our barrels in the church vestibule. Thank you. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SAVE YOUR PINT! On Monday, March 5th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM in St. Eugene School Hall, we will hold our next Red Cross Blood Drive. If you are 17 or older and in general good health, please take time out for the few minutes it takes to donate a pint of blood. Thank you for your help. 2018 SACRAMENT SCHEDULE March 5: First Penance Grade 2 7:00pm April 15: Confirmation Retreat for students & their sponsors, beginning with 9:30 Mass April 19: Confirmation Day 4:00pm with Bishop McIntyre May 5: First Eucharist for Grade 2-10am SACRED HEART THRIFT SHOP Shop will be relocating to the Convent on Holly & Berkley Sts, CH.

7 Please tell your friends, family and neighbors about this opportunity to pick up household items at incredibly reduced prices. February Sale Dates: Feb. 5 & 6 10am-1pm; Feb. 8 10am-2pm; Feb. 10 2-6pm; Feb. 7 10am-1pm; Feb. 9 10am-2pm; Feb. 11 8-10am. 170-3 REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE Does the distance between you seem wide? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille (retro-VIE) can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. The next program coming up at the Family Life Center in Malvern: February 16-18. For more information or to register, visit our website at or call 1-800-470-2230.

8 All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. TWILIGHT RETREAT The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia are sponsoring an evening of prayer on Sunday, February 18 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM for young professional women (ages 18-35) to be held at Our Lady of Angels Convent, Aston. Theme: St. Francis of Assisi and the San Damiano Crucifix. A light dinner will be provided. There is no fee for this event. Reservation deadline: February 11. Contact Sr. Christopher Marie Wagner, OSF, at 610-558-6789 or Bring a friend and have a relaxing, prayerful evening. Stewardship THOUGHTS Like St. Paul in the second reading, the good steward can say, I do all that I do for the sake of the gospel in the hope of having a share in its blessings.

9 FIVE WEEK CLUB Our Five Week Club will begin with the first drawing on Sunday, February 25 with the grand drawing on Sunday, March 25. Drawings are held in the School Hall immediately following the 11:30 Mass. Sellers and member forms are available at the church exits. On Saturday evening, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th, you may purchase tickets at the rear of church after all the Masses. PRIZES FIRST FOUR WEEKS FIFTH & FINAL WEEK $500 First Prize $1,500 First Prize $250 Second Prize $ 500 Second Prize $150 Third Prize $ 300 Third Prize $100 Fourth Prize $ 200 Fourth Prize $ 50 Fifth Prize $ 100 Fifth Prize $ 50 Sixth Prize $ 100 Sixth Prize $ 50 Seventh Prize $ 100 Seventh Prize $ 50 Eighth Prize $ 50 Eighth Prize $ 50 Ninth Prize $ 50 Tenth Prize Our Club has been successful mainly due to the efforts of our sellers.

10 PLEASE THINK ABOUT BEING A SELLER or join the Club by purchasing a few tickets. MEMBERSHIP IS $20/PER TICKET Sellers receive a FREE membership with every ten paying members plus a 10% bonus on winning tickets. There is a special sellers drawing on the final week of the club. For more information about the Club, call Marcella (610-626-0607). If you would like to be a Seller: Take (2) sellers forms at church doors Keep (1) for your records Return (1) form to the Club on Monday, February 19th in the School Hall at 7:00pm. Members: Contact your regular seller with your name, address and phone number and payment If you do not have a seller, please take a form marked member found at the church exits or fill out the form below. Drop off at the rectory or place in the box/basket at the church exits.