Rectory

7958 W. Foster 773/775-6659

Fax 773/775-2832 churchoffice@st-eugene.org

www.st-eugene.org

School 7930 W. Foster 773/763-2235

Fax 773/763-2775 www.st-eugene-school.org

Convent

Spiritual Center Verbum Dei Sisters

7920 W. Foster 773/467-0295

vdeichicago@comcast.net

First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016

SUNDAY MASSES: (5:30 PM Saturday), 7:00, 9:30, 11:30 AM, 4:30 PM WEEKDAYS: 6:30, 9:00 AM (8:30 AM Saturday) CONFESSIONS: Saturdays from 4:00—5:00 PM in the Reconciliation Room. BAPTISMS: 1st & 3rd Sun-days at 1:00 PM. Baptismal Preparation Class the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the rectory. Please telephone the rectory to register. WEDDINGS: Arrangements must be made 6 months in advance with one of the Priests. Weddings are cele-brated for registered parish-ioners of St. Eugene Parish. PARISHIONERS: When moving in or out of St. Eugene Parish, please notify the rectory. YOUR WILL: Remember the church in your bequests. CHURCH ETIQUETTE: The priest should be the last in, and first out of church.

Parish Staff Rev. George Koeune, Pastor Ms. Catherine Scotkovsky, Principal Rev. James J. O’Brien, Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Janet Kusinski, Assistant Principal Rev. Grzegorz Wójcik , Associate Pastor Ms. Lydia Hilado, Director of Music Rev. John Hetland, Associate Pastor Mr. Vincent Hilado, Assist. Director of Music Rev. Philip J. Grib, S.J., Resident Mrs. Barbara Meier, Bulletin Editor Retired Deacon Edward O’Leary Mrs. Joanna Bischof, Mrs. Pat Conlon, Deacon Jim Cozzo, Jr. Mrs. Kathleen Kon & Deacon Chick O’Leary, Business Manager Mrs. Terri Swiderski, Receptionists

Please TURN OFF any electronic devices before entering the church for Mass or any other Liturgical service. Please do NOT park in front of church to ensure emergency vehicle access.

There are ample parking spaces provided on the north side, to the rear of the church and the Shaunessy Center parking lot.

THE VOICE St. Eugene

Parish Chicago, IL 60656

Welcome, visitors and guests, to St. Eugene Church and Parish. Please sign our guest register in the rear vestibule and

let our ushers know if you need a taxi or need to use a phone.

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RECTORY HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY

9:00 - 11:30 am & 12:30 - 8:00 pm (closed for lunch: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Bulletin copy MUST be in the rectory office NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON EACH MONDAY. Copy material received past the deadline will not be published in The Voice until the following weekend—NO EXCEPTIONS.

Helping Those in Need

There are many people in need of the basic necessities. The violence in Iraq, Bhutan, Syria, Congo, Burma, and Somalia (to name a few places) has displaced many people from their homes. Ethnic, religious persecutions, or simply being victims of war, have resulted in many refugees around the world. The Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program serves about 200 cases annually. The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago takes in a share of these cases every year.

The Catholic Charities of Chicago works with parishes across the archdiocese. A parish will often sponsor a refugee family and will assist them in getting settled in society. It is a work of mercy to help people in need. Unfortunately, resources are limited and sometimes it is not possible to take on the entire needs of a family. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is in real need of help. The State of Illinois owes them sixteen million dollars, but, since they do not have a budget in Illinois, the money will not be coming in for some time.

Unfortunately, because of our own needs in the parish, we cannot sponsor a family at this time. However, we can still help Catholic Charities meet some of the needs of the refugees they are supporting. On the weekend of March 5 and 6 we will be having a collection of hygiene items. These items will be brought to the Catholic Charities office in Des Plaines. They will be distributed to families in need. I would be grateful for any help you can give to support this worthy cause. A list of the items needed is provided below. Thank you for your continuing generosity.

Yours in Christ, Hygiene Item List Soap Toilet Paper Shampoo Deodorant Toothpaste Dish soap Diapers Laundry Detergent Paper Towels Kleenex Pine Sol Sanitary Pads Spray Cleaner

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THIS WEEKEND

BLESSING OF EXPECTANT MOTHERS AFTER THE 9:30 AM MASS

SUNDAY 14 12:30 pm Youth Athletics: SH.CTR MONDAY 15 ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM 3:15 pm Cub Scouts: SH.MR 4:00 pm Youth Athletics: SH.CTR TUESDAY 16 11:30 am Young at Heart Club: SH.CTR 4:00 pm Youth Athletics: SH.CTR WEDNESDAY 17 3:00 pm Girl Scouts: SH.MR 4:00 pm Youth Athletics: SH.CTR 6:30 pm Altar & Rosary Society Board Meeting: SH.MR 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus: SCH.110 7:00 pm RCIA: REC.DR THURSDAY 18 3:00 pm Girl Scouts: SH.MR 3:00 pm Children’s Choir: SCH.110 4:00 pm Youth Athletics: SH.CTR 5:00 pm Knights of Columbus: SH.Kitchen 7:00 pm Adult Choir: CH FRIDAY 19 2:15 pm Living Stations of the Cross: CH 5:00 pm KC’s Fish Fry: SH.CTR+MR 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross: CH

February 7, 2016

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR PARISH. YOUR EFFORTS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

We have over 145 donors registered on Give Central and we continue to see our online giving

grow. You can now visit our giving page by going to our web site (www.st-eugene.org)

SATURDAY 20 9:00 am Youth Athletics: SH.CTR 9:15 am Liturgy Meeting: REC.DR 10:00 am AA.SCH.RH SUNDAY 21 9:30 am Family Mass featuring First Grade: CH 12:30 pm Youth Athletics: SH.CTR FACILITY CODES CH Church CV Convent REC.MR Rectory Meeting Room SCH.110 School Room 110 SCH.RH Ryan Hall SH.CTR Shaunessy Center SH.CTR+MR Shaunessy Center & Meeting Room SH.MR Shaunessy Center Meeting Room

JESUS AND THE DEVIL The devil tempted Jesus by quoting scripture, as today’s Gospel reminds us. Try a self-serving mira-cle. Try selling out. Try dazzling the audience; peo-ple are gullible, after all. Try all these easy ways. The tempter tries to urge Jesus onto the slippery slope, attempts the old soft-soap, the snake-oil solu-tions that are always readily at hand. The devil knows better, but is powerless to do better, much less be better. The devil is evil personified, who senses in Jesus the stronger, truly attractive pres-ence of holiness. Evil is exposed and engaged, we are reminded in this Sunday’s Gospel. Evil knows the jig is up. The undoing of lies begins with Jesus, who takes up the work of soul-healing and world-healing. This Lent, the Church invites us to enter into this renew-ing, re-creative work and be made whole again. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Regular Sunday Offering $ 13,357

Electronic Giving Weekly Average January (five week average)

$ 1,135

Total $ 14,492

Sunday Budget 2015-16 $ 16,000

Over / (short) $ 1,508

To Teach Who Christ Is $ 1,989

Sharing Parish $ 45

POPE FRANCIS

TWEET FOR THE WEEK Entering through the Holy Door

means discovering the depths

of the Father’s mercy,

who seeks each of us personally.

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Prayer with Scripture

We invite you to an encounter of prayer where you can stop from the hurry of the moment and listen to God through God’s Word, in silence, meditation, ad-oration and contemplation. In this short but intense time, we listen to a talk that introduces us into the understanding of the Word of God, which later, we reflect on and meditate in an attitude of faith, discov-ering what God is trying to reveal to us. The prayer is accompanied by the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with songs to help the faithful enter more into prayer.

Every Tuesday in Spanish - 7:00 pm Every Wednesday in English - 7:00 pm

Every Thursday in Polish - 7:30 pm Every Thursday in Filipino - 7:00 pm

St. Eugene Convent 7920 W. Foster, Chicago IL 60656

For more information please contact the convent at:773-467-0295

As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. Psalm 42,2

ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT Mondays in church 12:00 NOON - 8:00 pm

with Benediction at 7:45 pm

Pope Francis has declared this the Year of Mercy therefore every Monday during

Lent we will say the CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY

at 3:00 pm led by Father Greg

“May Jesus and Mary enable you to grow more and more in charity and

make you increasingly worthy of the heavenly homeland.”

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

PLEASE COME — VISIT JESUS

PEOPLE OF THE CROSS UNITED The Holy See recently expanded its appeals on behalf of persecuted Christians issuing a statement December 27 on the killing of 10 Christians by Muslim guerrillas in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Christmas Day. Please pray for the protection of our Filipino brothers and sisters.

Parishioner Contact Update To help us keep our records current, please print the information below and drop the form in the collection basket or

at the rectory. Thank you.

Last Name _________________________ First Name __________________ M/M, Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss

Last Name _________________________ First Name __________________ M/M, Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss

Address ________________________________________ City __________________ Zip code ________

Email address: _____________________________ Email address: ______________________________

Phone # (Home) _______________________ Cell # ___________________ Cell # __________________

SINGERS WANTED! Thursdays - 7:00 pm Church The St. Eugene Adult Choir has resumed rehearsals. All are welcome! Please send an email to music@st-eugene.org or call the rectory at 773-775-6659 if you would like more information. Hope to see you there! Lydia Hilado, Director of Music

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB Tuesday, February 16 - 11:30 am Shaunessy Center After our regular meeting, we will have cake & coffee and then play Bingo. We welcome new members. We meet on the first & third Tuesdays at 11:30 am in the Shaunessy Center See you at the meeting.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO

REV. ED PACOCHA FEBRUARY 16

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Friday, February 19 - 7:00 pm Friday, February 26 - 7:00 pm Friday, March 4 - 7:00 pm Friday, March 11 - 7:00 pm Confirmation takes place on Friday, March 18. No stations on this date. LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS 2:15 pm on Fridays, February 19, February 26, March 4. & Good Friday, March 25 - 3:00 pm

LENTEN CONFESSION SCHEDULE Wednesday, March 16 from 1:00 until 2:00 pm (English, Italian, and Polish) Saturday, March 19 from 4:00 until 5:00 pm (English only ) Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00 pm Parish Reconciliation Service (English, Italian, & Polish) CONFESSIONS EVERY SATURDAY 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Parishioners have inquired as to the status of the St. Eugene message sign located at the corner of Canfield and Foster. The electronic board that controls the message center of the sign was damaged by water due to weather conditions. The sign itself was manufactured and had been serviced by White Way Sign which had been an industry leader. Unfortunately, White Way is now out of business. The electrical components of their signs were proprietary in design and replacement parts are not available in the general market. As a result, we are unable to find another company who has the parts to repair the sign and will need to replace the message center portion of the sign. We are seeking proposals for that work and, based upon bids received to date, we anticipate a cost of approximately $25,000. This would allow us to replace the existing sign with a more modern design offering higher resolution and the added feature of a color message center. A monochrome model is available at a cost of about $2,000 less than the color.

Needless to say, this is an expense that is not included in our budget. Fr. Koeune has and will be consulting with the Parish Council, School Advisory Council and Finance Council for their input and advice.

I - Killeen M. Hultgren & Ernest M. Tagliere

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PLEASE PRAY For the Sick: Linda Adamczyk, Annabella Amato, Pat Apida, Robert Apida, Rosemary Beyak,

Arthur Bronski, Cathy Cassettari, Franco Chiappetta, Infant Liam Thomas Clark, Agnes Collins,

Sam Cortese, Mirna Cozzo, Ed Czerwinski, Marge Dyson, Don Feist, Carol Gasiorek, Robert W. Gelfond,

Frances Gofron, Michelle & Shaun Hamilton, Tim Heider, Barbara Hinze, Patricia Imburgia,

Kathy Jeskey, John Kevin Keating, Linda Knight, Katherine Koeune, Eugeniusz Kosla, Olga Kykta,

Antonio Lara, Rosaria Lombardo, Rosina Macak, Rose Mary Maratto, Rosemary Marinello, John Masley,

Nick Milazzo, Rev. James Murphy, Michael C. Muscarello, Virginia Muscarello, Delio & Rosalie Napoli,

Leo Navickis, Richard Oberheim, Deacon Ed O’Leary, Lois Pallo, Bertha Pappalardo, Isaac Parris,

Lena Pighini, Norma Quilici, Gerry Randazzo, Charlotte Rice, Rita Rogers, John Ruberti, Teresa Ruberti,

Leo Samborski, Theresa Samborski, Marie Sauser, Jerry Schippers, Joanne Schippers, Patrick Schippers,

John Schuster, Michael Shannon, Yolanda Shannon, Dean Showalter, Michael Solberg, Emily Steckiewicz,

Maxine Stefanowski, Gerulamo Taurina, Rev. Fred Tomzik, Mary Vail, Beverly Wijas, Louanne Will,

Janina Wójick, Mary Ann Zulawinski and for those who are homebound, in hospitals,

nursing homes and under hospice care.

Newly added to our sick list: Carnelo Cervantes, Chris Kalinowski

For the Deceased: Lenora Aguinaldo, John Janik

PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY IF YOU WOULD LIKE A NAME LISTED.

ALUMNI WEEKEND February 26, 27, & 28, 2016

BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL

ANNUAL ALUMNI MASS February 28th, 9:30 am, in the Church.

ALL alumni and their families are invited and encouraged to attend!

SUPER ALUMNI BASH ALL St. Eugene alumni are cordially invited to kick off another exciting and action-packed Alumni Week-end by attending a multiple year bash on Friday, February 26th at:

The Curragh Irish Pub 6703 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL

(773) 774-6170 The Bash has been a very enjoyable experience for each of the past thirteen years, with approximately 100-150 alumni attending the event each year. Hundreds of alumni from the “Classes of 1979-2009” have been invited. All St. Eugene alumni and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend. You can have even more fun if you market the event by enticing more of own classmates and friends to attend. If you con-vince them to join you, they will be back again next year! The Bash will take place from 8 pm until 2 am in the private room located on the second floor. You will be responsible for your own expenses. The kitchen will close at 11 pm and a late night menu will be available until midnight. Please, be very generous to your bar-tenders and servers! For your convenience there will be valet parking, or you can park on the street or the small parking lot one block west of the establishment. Please, be courteous to everybody you encounter be-cause you will be a reflection of St. Eugene Parish and School. Which class will have the best turnout this year? Once again, it promises to be an awesome event.

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PLEASE NOTE: The designated multi-intentional Mass times will

be the 9:00 morning Mass on Wednesday, and the 11:30 morning Mass on Sunday.

Multi-intentional Masses will have no more than 30 names.

A REMINDER To make sure a Mass Intention is included in the bulletin, it must be made 2 weeks in advance. To make sure a Mass Intention is read at Mass, it must be made at least 1 week in advance of the date requested.

Dominic Benjamin Sobier

Callum James Stevenson

+ MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK + Saturday February 13 - Vigil: First Sunday of Lent 5:30 Frank Masley Sunday, February 14 - First Sunday of Lent 7:00 George Czubek 9:30 Leonard Cataldo 11:30 Maria Alas, Gerry Alger, Barbara Bronski, Frank Caira, Jr., Concetta Coffaro, James Collins, Sam Dioguardi, Maciej Dun, Anita & Martin Falcon, Vincent Farin, Boguslaw Frycz, Hinze & Moriarty Fams., Frank Jablonski, Rev. Kazimierz Kowalski, Rita Koziatek, LaPietra Fam. & Fri., Mike & Michael Michalek, Kazimierz Milewski, Francesco (Frank) Randazzo, Rocco Ronchi, Phil Saineghi, Maria Tenuta, Edward & Victoria Wnek 4:30 People of the Parish Monday - Friday: 6:30 am & 9:00 am

Saturday: 8:30 am Monday, February 15 6:30 Theresa Zumer 9:00 Virginia Kerber Tuesday, February 16 6:30 People of the Parish 9:00 James Barron Wednesday, February 17 - The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order 6:30 Purgatorial Society 9:00 Jeffrey Fiala, Fr. Bob Grib, S.J., Hidida Kaiaris, LaPietra Fam. & Friends, Frances Petrovic, Virginia Robinson Thursday, February 18 6:30 Vincent Viverito 9:00 Esther & Ralph Vanucci Friday, February 19 6:30 Helen & Steve Dobrowolski 9:00 James Meyer Saturday, February 20 8:30 Martin Connor Saturday, February 20 - Vigil: Second Sunday of Lent 5:30 Theodore Mancheff Sunday, February 21 - Second Sunday of Lent 7:00 People of the Parish 9:30 Antoni Orlowski & Kazimierz Milewski 11:30 Anthony Arciola, Dabros & Wytrwal Fams., Maciej Dun, Boguslaw Frycz, Pamela Heider, Virginia Kerber, Rev. Kazimierz Kowalski, La Pietra Fam. & Fri., Consiglia Panzeca & Anna Perna, Maria Tenuta 4:30 Patrick Kennedy

+ MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY +

*Lector **Eucharistic Minister ***Server Saturday, February 20 - 8:30 am *** Team 12 Saturday, February 20 - 5:30 pm * P. Wagner ** C. Edwards, M. Kenny, M. Kowalski, M. Lopez *** Team 1 Mon., 2/22 - 9:00 am Sunday, February 21 - 7:00 am * J. Bischof ** C. Paulini, A. Bischof, P. Gerard, P. Schippers *** Team 2 Tue., 2/23 - 9:00 am Sunday, February 21 - 9:30 am * School Lector ** G. Bermas, D. Bowery, R. Fiorante, C. Hill *** Team 11 Wed., 2/24 - 9:00 am Sunday, February 21 - 11:30 am * L. Vasich ** J. Kusinski, D. Lazzaroni, J. Nardi, P. Paetsch *** Team 3 Thu., 2/25 - 9:00 am Sunday, February 21 - 4:30 pm * R. Kopf ** M. Russo, P. Brown, C. Lim, M. Lim *** Team 5 Fri., 2/26 - 9:00 am

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NEW REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

Saint Eugene School is now accepting new registrations for the 2016-17 school year. We offer full and part time pre-school for three year olds, full and part time pre-kindergarten for four year olds, and full time classes for kindergarten through grade 8. Pre-school parents have the option of three mornings (T-W-T), three full days (M-W-F), or five mornings (M-T-W-T-F), or five full days (M-T-W-T-F). Pre-Kindergarten parents have the option of five mornings or five full days.

Parents may also make appointments for individual tours at other times.

For more information,

please call: 773-763-2235

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Today Lent begins. Ash Wednesday initiates the forty days of the Lenten fast, but since Sundays are not tallied in the days of fasting, today is the solemn opening of the forty days of Lent. The Church has work to do to-day, principally the calling forward of those chosen (the proper word is elected) for the Easter sacraments. Some of those who have been catechumens may now make a transition to a new way of life as the “elect.” For them, this Lent will be a time of “purification” and “enlightenment.” For us who accompany them, it is a time of helping them discern God’s call and prepare for new life. This year, while the readings from the third year of the Lectionary cycle are usually read, they are set aside on certain Sundays for the benefit of the elect. We turn then to the readings from Year A, and we give those who jour-ney to the font of baptism three extraordinary compan-ions. In the Gospels for those days, we meet the woman of Samaria and the man born blind, and we come to the tomb of Lazarus three days after his death. Many bishops celebrate the Rite of Election on or near today, affirming God’s choice for these new faithful, and also offering them the solidarity of many companions. In 2013, over 38,000 adults entered the baptismal waters in the United States, a remarkable testimony to the vigor of our tradition of re-ceiving and nurturing adult faith. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

WINTER, 2016 THEOLOGY OF PARK RIDGE

(Final Session Celebrating 50 years) “WOW-WHAT A RIDE!”

February 17 - Rev. Donald Senior

Fifty Years and Counting

The Biblical Revolution of Vatican II

One of the most remarkable achievements of the Second Vat-ican Council was the impetus it gave the biblical Renewal

within the Catholic Church. The Council’s Decree “Dei Ver-bum” (“the Word of God”) on divine Revelation and its pas-

toral recommendations brought a new energy and perspective to the Church, a renewal that fifty years later is still in pro-

cess.

Place: Our Lady of Hope Church 9711 W. Devon Avenue Rosemont, IL 60618 9:15 am -- Lecture, Coffee, Rolls Fee: $10.00/per lecture at door Women and men are invited. Wheelchair accessible

TRIVIA NIGHT AT ST. MONICA Beyenka Hall - 5101 N. Mont Clare Saturday, February 20 Doors Open at 6:30 pm $10 per person Tickets available at the St. Monica parish office: 5136 N. Nottingham For information call Jim Schmitt at: 847-287-2446

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Highlighting Ministries

St. Eugene Altar & Rosary Society

Our ministry was founded in 1949. The spirit of our ministry fosters prayer, good works, love and concern for our members, parish, and parish property. This spirit is based solely on “all for the honor and glory of God.”

We welcome all adult women.

Our Mission: to provide spiritual and financial support for our parish. Meetings: Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month (from September thru May), in the Shaunessy Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm; meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Dues: $10.00 annually Planned fundraisers: • October - Craft Show & Bake Sale • December - Christmas Celebration with entertainment • December - Trolley tour of the Christmas lights in downtown Chicago • April - Spring Luncheon at the Chateau Ritz (Niles) with entertainment & raffle Other sponsored activities: Monthly Mass - 1st Sunday of the month (September thru May) Sacristan duties Upkeep of the altar Supporting school events Scarf and mitten tree Hosting and providing baked goods for various parish events Donations to various charities and ministries Past support to the parish: Advent Wreath; 4 Chasubles; 2 sets of Altar Linens; Benches by the Holy Family statue; Holy Water Fonts inserts; Missal for Masses; help defray the cost of the 2 tallest Christmas trees; providing hospitality for several parish events; a sizeable donation to the parish annually. Our needs: New members would help keep our ministry current and vibrant by providing new ideas, and continued support to the parish. The name “Altar & Rosary Society” goes back to when churches started women’s clubs; it can be translated as St. Eugene’s Women’s Club. Consider becoming a member to help our ministry and parish.

Altar & Rosary Society Response Form

__________ Yes, I’m interested in joining. __________ I still have some questions.

Name ______________________________________________ Phone # _______________________________

Address ____________________________________________ Email: _________________________________ (Please fill out and drop off in the Sunday collection basket. You will be contacted.)

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

(6:30 - 8:00 p.m.)

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with bread & butter - $3

2016 Fish Fry Menu

For take-out orders please call Tony at: 708-256-3993

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You are cordially invited to:

A Mission for Life -- a joint mission offered by St. Eugene and St. Thecla Parishes.

Each evening’s presentation will take place at St. Eugene Church at 7:00 pm

Monday, February 29 —"Reflections of a Pro-Life Warrior" Presented by Joseph Scheidler

Tuesday, March 1 — “Shaping Pro-Life Families” Presented by Ann Scheidler

Wednesday, March 2 —”A Christian Preparation for End of Life” Presented by Bill Beckman

Joseph M. Scheidler is National Director of the Pro-Life Action League, a national pro-life educational and activist organization headquartered in Chicago. Joe left a career in public relations to become a full-time pro-life activist shortly after the U. S. Supreme Court issued its Roe v. Wade opinion in 1973.

In 1990, Ann began working part-time at the Pro-Life Action League as Assistant Director, a position which gradually became full-time. Since 2000 she has served as Vice-President, and is closely involved with all aspects of the League's work, from public relations and development to activism and outreach. She is also the grandmother of 23.

William Beckman is retired executive director at Illinois Right to Life Committee (IRLC) in Chicago. In that role he has covered and researched topics on a wide variety of life issues including abortion, contraception, stem cell research, in vitro fertilization, assisted suicide, euthanasia, hospice, brain death, and other end-of-life issues.

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We ask all of our parishioners, if you have a loved one serving in the military,

to please contact the rectory office to give us the name of the soldier, so the

whole parish can pray for your loved one. A book in the church vestibule is

available for inscribing the names of all military personnel. This book will be part of the offertory

procession from now until the war is over.

A PRAYER LORD, HOLD OUR TROOPS IN YOUR LOVING HANDS. PROTECT THEM AS THEY PROTECT US. BLESS THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THE SELFLESS ACTS THEY PERFORM FOR US IN OUR TIME OF NEED. WE ASK THIS IN THE NAME OF JESUS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. AMEN

We pray for our loved ones

who are serving in any branch of the Armed Forces during this time of conflict.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission as Catholics united in faith at St. Eugene Parish is to help bring God to people and people to

God. Through evangelization, education and being of service to each other, we strive to make our parish

community a holistic community in body, mind and spirit. It is our goal to develop, support, encourage and

empower one another in our parish ministries, so that each person can reach their human and Christian po-

tential. We are enthused about the future of St. Eugene and the whole Catholic Church and we pledge our

participation in that future. We seek dialogue and open communication with all parishioners in fulfilling the

needs of our parish. While recognizing the cultural diversities in our community, we will strive to bring all

people together in Christ under a common bond of faith, hope and love.

GHALEB AZROUI

DONALD BELLISARIO TIMOTHY EMMETT CAROLAN

CATHY O’LEARY CHAMBERLAIN ZBIGNIEW DUDKOWSKI

MARTY DURCAN MATTHEW SCOTT FORREST

ANDREW HOPKINS BRANDON JACKSON

CHRISTOPHER JENKINS JACK KANE

ANTONIO JAMES LIM JAMES TYLER MARBACH

CHRIS MARCHIORI

KEITH MILLER MEGAN MILLER

AUGUSTINE EMEKA NDIWE THOMAS NEUHENGEN

CATHERINE ANN (BARHAM) NEWELL ERIC NORWOOD VINCENT PAGE

CHAD PRITCHARD NICHOLAS RANCH

HOLLY SCHIPPERS MICHAEL SCHIPPERS, JR.

If you would like to add a name to the list, please call the rectory. Also, please call the rectory when your loved one returns home.