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St. Eugene Church
A Stewardship Community
Rev. Joseph M. McDermott
Pastor
Time
Talent
Treasure
Rev. Joseph J. Meehan
Pastor Emeritus, St. Eugene
Rev. Msgr. Michael Burke
Pastor Emeritus-SS Philip & James
In Residence
Deacon James V. Walsh
Permanent Deacon
Mrs. Jane Magnatta
Principal
Mrs. Sally Grande,
Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Donna Fox
Music Director
Mr. Kevin Drum
Business Manager
Sister Jean Keesey, SND
Parish Secretary
Mrs. Mary Grace Menta
Parish Receptionist/Secretary
ST. EUGENE CHURCH
200 S. Oak Avenue
Primos, PA 19018
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.
Isaiah 61:1-2
RECTORY
(610) 626-2866
Website:
www.sainteugenechurch.net
SCHOOL
(610) 622-2909
Website:
http://sainteugeneschool.org
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
Masses on the Holyday itself are at 8:00 and 6:00 PM
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM
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 required
SIXTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
ALTAR SERVERS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
5 PM Kara Ciavarelli, Robert Moore
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
8:00 Nicholas Torelli, Chris Fickenscher
9:30 Tyler Boyle, Ryan Flood
11:30 Mary Greiner, Madison Grande
MON, TUES, WED – FEB 16, 17 & 18
8:00 Arvin Sequeira, Will Henry
THURS, FRI – FEB 19 & 20
8:00 Scott Bernhard, Max Curley
FEBRUARY 15, 2015
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY14
5 PM Eleanor & Teresa DiCrescenda
& Frances Villarose
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
8:00 Chick Higgins
9:30 Joseph Ford
11:30 For the People of the Parish
MONDAY:
8:00
TUESDAY:
8:00
WEDNESDAY: 8:00
THURSDAY: 8:00
FRIDAY:
8:00
Robert James, Sr.
Ruth Keesey – 1st Ann’y
Sr. Peggy Farrell, SHCJ
Eileen & Bill Myers
Grace Cavaliere
Thomas Perry
Christina Kroh
Melissa Speck
Christopher Ciampi
Sr. Nancy Roche SSJ
Anna May Dougherty
Eileen Buckley
Margaret Delloso
Tommy Rybicki
Barbara R. & Bill Biesty
Monica Fickenscher
John & Helen Calise
Margaret DiSciullo
Linda McLaughlin
Michelle O’Toole
Mary Mullen
BetteTraband
Marie Boykin
Lou Verna
Marilyn Bolesta Sarah Jaconi
LilianeCarota
John Gordon
John Gantz
JohnMcErlean
Rosemary Connelly Clara Weiss
Patricia Henry
Daniel Switliski
Angelo Panetta
Mary Cullen
Winnie Duffy
Gaye Temple
Jerry Schuhl
Bob Rankin
Barbara Johnson Janice Rybicki
Elaine Layman
John Mastracola
Joey Leggio
Vincent Wassell
Bill Crossan
Shawn Long
SECOND COLLECTION
The Second Collection next weekend, February
21/22, is for the Aging and Infirm Priests of
the Archdiocese. Your generosity is much
appreciated.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
5 PM John Garrity
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
8:00 Mary Ginnane
9:30 For the People of the Parish
11:30 Louise Panczner
Sunday Offertory Collection
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February 8, 2015 = $ 10,116
February 9, 2014 = $ 8,560
SAINT EUGENE HAPPENINGS
2/15/15 – SCRIP Sales 10:15-11:45am – School Hall
Bingo 6:45pm – School Hall
2/16/15 - PRESIDENTS’ DAY – No School
2/17/15 - PREP Classes 6:30-7:45pm
2/18/15 – ASH WEDNESDAY
RCIA – 6pm – Church for Ashes
2/19/15 – Prayer Group 7:30pm - Rectory
SCRIP Sales 7:00-8:00pm – School Resource Rm
Bingo 6:45pm – School Hall
2/20/15 - Stations of the Cross 7pm
2/21/15 – AA Meeting 10:00am – Rectory Meeting Room
Confessions 4:00-4:30pm – Church
Rosary for Life 4:30pm - Church
SCRIP Sales 5:30-6:00pm – School Hall
Coach Bingo & Ladies’ Night Out 7:30pm
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS
In today’s second reading, St. Paul urges
the Corinthians to “do all for the glory of
God.” If we follow that advice in
everything we do, we cannot help but be
good stewards!
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS & ASHES
SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM Mass,
12:00 and 6:00 PM Prayer Service
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MEMORIALS
The SANCTUARY CANDLE burns
this week for
the sick and deceased of
the McLaughlin & DiMito Families
requested by the McLaughlin Family.
The BREAD AND WINE is
donated this week in memory of:
Lillian Duke
requested by Judy Basara.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Due to bad weather, registration for our
Full-Day Kindergarten Program and for new First
Grade students was postponed last Tuesday. It
will be held this Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
St. Eugene Parishioners may register from 8:30–
10:00 AM in the School Hall. Our current
Kindergarten students will not need to attend
registration. They will re-register with Grades 1-7 in
the spring.
Parishioners with children currently in Grades 16 who are interested in bringing their children to St.
Eugene School should call the school office at 610622-2909 for further information. Those not
registered in St. Eugene Parish but interested in
attending our Parish Elementary School should call
the school office for more information or to be
placed on our waiting list.
WHY ASHES ON
ASH WEDNESDAY?
Why does the priest or deacon make the sign of
the cross on our foreheads with a
smudge of ashes on the first day of
Lent? Since ancient times, ashes
have been a symbol of sorrow.
After burning wood in a fireplace,
the householder is left with ashes
that need to be cleaned up. Having
ashes on our foreheads is a sign that we are feeling
the sorrow and guilt of sin, that we need to set about
the work of cleaning up, of ridding ourselves of the
burden and sorrow of sin.
Lent is a time to prepare for Easter, and we
prepare best by feeling sorry for our sins and
turning away from them. We resolve to sin no more
and to be ready to celebrate the new life of Easter as
a new person.
Ashes are also a symbol of our own mortality.
When Adam and Eve disobeyed, God told them
they would have a life of toil and suffering. God
also told them they will die: “…you are dust, and to
dust you shall return.” During Lent we are asked to
recall that death is our destiny and that Lent is the
time to prepare for the new Easter life that Jesus
brings.
The ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday are
made by burning the palm branches left over from
last year’s Palm Sunday. Some oil is added to make
the ashes stick to our foreheads. As you receive
ashes, listen for the minister to say, “Turn away
from sin and be faithful to the gospel” (based on
Mark 1:15), or “Remember that you are dust, and to
dust you will return” (based on Genesis 3:19).
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LENTEN REGULATIONS 2015
Weekdays of Lent: There is no obligation to
fast. However, voluntary acts of self-denial are
recommended.
Ash Wednesday & Good Friday: All between
the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are bound to FAST
by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash
Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other
two meals on those days are to be light. All age 14
and up are also bound by the rules of
ABSTINENCE.
Days of Abstinence: (All Fridays in Lent):
All who have reached their 14th year are bound to
abstain totally from meat.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in Mass
and to receive the Holy Eucharist daily, to celebrate
frequently the Sacrament of Penance, to undertake
spiritual reading, especially the study of the Sacred
Scriptures, and to participate in parish Lenten
devotions and Lenten education programs.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
As part of our Parish Lenten Observance we will be
offering Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings,
beginning Friday, February 20th and
continuing through Friday, March 27th. They will
begin at 7:00 PM. Hope to see you there!
HUNGERING FOR THE JOURNEY
Join our parish community – and
more
than
13,000
Catholic
communities across the U.S. – in a
life-changing Lenten journey with
CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s Rice
Bowl at the doors of the church and don’t forget to
download the CRS Rice Bowl app! Remember,
your Lenten sacrifices change lives.
FIVE WEEK CLUB
Our Five Week Club will begin with the first
drawing on Sunday, March 1st and the
grand drawing on Sunday, March 29th.
Drawings are held in the School Hall immediately
following the 11:30 Mass. Seller and member forms are
available at the church exits.
On Saturday evening, February 21st, and Sunday,
February 22nd, you may purchase tickets at the rear of
church after all the Masses.
MEMBERSHIP IS $20/PER TICKET
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
$100 Fifth Prize
$ 100 Fifth Prize
$ 50 Sixth Prize
$ 100 Sixth Prize
$ 50 Seventh Prize
$ 100 Seventh Prize
$ 50 Eighth Prize
$ 100 Eighth Prize
$ 50 Ninth Prize
$ 100 Ninth Prize
$ 50 Tenth Prize
$ 50 Tenth Prize
$ 50 Eleventh Prize
$ 50 Twelfth Prize
$ 50 Thirteenth Prize
$ 50 Fourteenth Prize
Our Club has been successful mainly due to the efforts
of our sellers. Please be a seller if you can or
join the Club! Thank you for your help.
PRIZES ARE BASED ON A MINIMUM
OF 1200 MEMBERS
Sellers receive a FREE membership with every ten
paying members plus a 10% bonus on winning tickets.
Also, 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 (found at church doors)
- Keep (1) for your records.
- Return (1) form to the Club on Monday,
February 23rd in the School Hall at 7:00 PM.
Members:
- Contact your regular seller with your name,
address, phone number & 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.
Someone will acknowledge receipt of this form.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A
TICKET(S) FOR THE FIVE WEEK CLUB.
PLEASE CONTACT ME.
NAME_____________________________________
PHONE #_________________________________
NUMBER OF TICKETS__________
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ST. EUGENE CHOIR
PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
Come and pray/sing with
our wonderful Adult and
Children’s Choirs.
Adult Choir: 11:30 Mass
on 2/15.
Children’s Choir: 11:30 Mass on 2/22.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Anthony Torelli
has received
Second Honors
at Roman Catholic High
School!
Lt.jg. Louis J. Calabrese, USN
M/Sgt. Bob Carroll III, USAF
CPL. Brian M. Cavaliere, USMC
Maj. Robert Cusick, Spec.Forces, US Army
Sgt. William B. Frick III, USMC
Lcpl Sean J. Gallagher, USMC
LCPL Trey Haddon, USMC
Pfc. Thomas Kent, US Army
PS2 John Larouche, US Army
Capt. Brian J. O’Shea, USMC
S/Sgt. Steve Pipal, US Army
LCPL Alexander Rankin, USMC
Cmdr. Brian Rich, USN
Way to go, Anthony!
**POSSIBLE ERRORS**
Due to a glitch in our software, if you feel your
contribution statement is not correct, please feel
free to contact Sister Jean (610-626-2866).
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
We are in need of Breakfast Foods for our
Pantry. The following items would be
appreciated: oatmeal, syrup, pancake
mix, jelly. Please remember our poor
when you can by bringing your
donations to the doors of the church.
Thank you for your on-going
generosity.
Lt. Kelly Rusinak, USN
Lt. Matthew Rusinak, USN
Sgt. Rob Schieler, USMC
MCPO Chris Schlegel, USN
A1C William Sweeney, USAF
Sgt. Jordan Wright, US Army
Sgt. Steven Wright, US Army
Lord, please 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.
2015 LENTEN SERIES
Jesus said, “I AM”
SAVE THE DATE!
St. Eugene has scheduled their
next Blood Drive for Monday,
March 9th from 1:30 to 7:30 PM
in the School Hall. If you are
able, please consider coming then to donate some
much-needed blood.
TICKLE YOUR FUNNY BONE
Last year I joined a support
procrastinators. We haven’t met yet!
We continue to pray for our loved ones who are
serving in all branches of the Armed Forces:
group
for
The biggest lie I tell myself is, “I don’t need to
write that down, I’ll remember it.”
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On Tuesday evening, February 17 at
7:00 pm the first in the Series will be
held at Our Lady of Fatima Church,
Secane. Rev. Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R., from
St. Charles Seminary, will speak. Theme:
“Jesus said, “I AM the Bread of Life.” All
are invited to attend. Please bring a friend!
Ash Wednesday
DAY OF REFLECTION
Msgr. Joseph Marino will direct this day
on February 18 at Malvern Retreat
House from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Cost:
$40/person. For more information call
610-644-0400.
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