The Eagle Express

Fri., 4/25 - CSSE Swim Night at Goldfish Swim School

Mon., 4/28 - Happy birthday, Father Jerome!

Tues., 4/29 - 2pm/2:10 Dismissal - Spirit Tee Tuesday

Thur., 5/1 - School mass - 8:15am (May Crowning)

Thur., 5/1 - Principal Appreciation Day

Thur., 5/1 - Eagle Expo (P3-5th) - 4:45pm (AFTERCARE CLOSES 5PM)

Thur., 5/1 - Fine Arts Night - 6:15pm

Sat., 5/3 - Happy birthday, Mrs. Duginski!

5/3 & 5/4 - First Holy Communion at St. Eugene masses

***May 5 - May 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week***

Wed., 5/7 - Eat & Earn at Red Robin

Thur., 5/8 - School mass - 8:15am

Fri., 5/9 - All library books due

Check out the calendar on the school webpage for more.

After a week with my family, and another few days spent at the NCEA Conference (National Catholic Education Assoc.), I am back in the building as of this morning. I had several delays on the way home, and got in during the early hours of the morning, but couldn't stay away. Thank you to my team on campus who kept everything running smoothly with portico drop offs and road closures thrown into the mix!

One of my favorite takeaways from the conference this past week was Archbishop Wenski saying that most schools teach the test, but Catholic schools teach the "Yes." That yes is the same as Mary's fiat - yes to God, yes to his commands, yes to growing in holiness.

Don't forget to come out to Goldfish Swim tonight for our CSSE fundraiser with PTO. I'll be catching up on sleep, but I'm sure it will be a blast!

Please pray for the repose of the soul of our Pope Francis, may he rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto Francis, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. | Please pray for the cardinals who will meet to select the new Pope. May God guide them in choosing a good and faithful leader who is pleasing to Him. | Please pray for John McGuinness, Jack & Joss Lupp's grandfather, who is going through radiation for thyroid cancer. | Pray for Mrs. Lupp's uncle, Patrick Lupp, who is having open heart surgery this month. His surgery will be very precarious due to his condition following previous illnesses. | Please pray for the strength and healing of Kindergarten teacher Jen Taylor as she receives cancer treatment. | Please pray for Mrs. Hutchison's husband, Joe, who is continuing to heal. | Please pray for Nora Blevin's aunt, Jennifer, who is receiving treatment for cancer. | Please pray for Coach K's niece, Saylor, as she continues to fight through a rare muscle disorder. | Please pray for Coach K's dad who is battling cancer, and approaching the end of his chemo treatments.

Blessed Stanley Rother, pray for us now, and intercede on behalf of those in need of God's healing.

If you would like to include something in the Prayer Requests section, please contact Kim Hattaway at media@steugeneschool.org.

Lunch on April 30th will be Pancakes, breakfast potatoes, yogurt, and fruit.

We are so glad to welcome several members of our school community into the Catholic church! They received sacraments of initiation and were confirmed at the Easter Vigil this past week. Alleluia!

Congratulations to all our St. Eugene alumni who participated in Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Speech and Debate 2025 OSSAA 5A Championship Team! Those listed qualified for state and/or nationals: Taylor Davidson, Kendra Wadmia, Ellie Stayton, Sarah Elder, Ryan Hughes, Wesley Lemons, and Max Silvernail! We are so proud of you!

We received 83 AWESOME submissions for Mrs. Hattaway's bookmark contest this year. Congratulations to the following students who received the most votes! Their bookmark designs will be available in the library beginning next week.

Annelise Boyle - 4th grade

Ellis Cobb - 3rd grade

Amelia Davenport - 5th grade

Nicole Gonzalez Vera - 2nd grade

Corinne Gamboa - 4th grade

Ryder Jea & Colvin Larsen - 5th grade

Carly Kucab - 3rd grade

Leighton Leonard - 1st grade

Do you have some Eagle Excellence to share about a current student, family, or alumni? Send your news to media@steugeneschool.org and include pictures if you have them!

Did you miss the pick up day for your trash/yard bag orders? School families may pick up their orders at the school office next week. There are a limited number of extra rolls available. To purchase, contact lourdes.ecojea@gmail.com. Specify the size/quantity you are interested in purchasing.

If you need some Time & Talent hours, please contact Mrs. Whitmire. She needs assistance transporting artwork to BMCHS for the Archdiocesan Fine Arts Expo next Wednesday afternoon (April 30) or Thursday morning (May 1).

Our annual Preschool through 5th grade Eagle Expo will be Thursday, May 1st from 4:45-5:45pm (come and go). This is an opportunity for your student to showcase their learning from throughout the year! Stop by classrooms, and let your student guide you through what they have learned! Aftercare will close at 5pm that evening so everyone may enjoy the Expo. If your student is in Aftercare, a parent/guardian must check them out before they can go to the Expo.

Make the evening a little easier by getting dinner after. Our 6th grade class will be selling pizza and drinks in the gym from 5:15-6:00pm that evening as well.

Fine Arts Night is May 1st! We will have double the fun on Thursday as families are invited to visit the Eagle Expo (4:45-5:45pm) THEN attend Fine Arts Night (6:15pm)!

CUPCAKE COMPETITION: All students are invited to share their culinary arts skills by entering Mrs. Whitmire's cupcake competition! No sign up necessary, but we would appreciate a participant head count if possible. PRINT and fill out the linked cupcake form, and bring with your dozen cupcakes to Fine Arts Night! Winners will receive a prize, and all cupcakes will be sold during intermission to raise money for our arts program!

Sign up to help at Fine Arts Night for Time & Talent.

The School Advisory Council (SAC) is seeking applicants to replace members who are completing their term this spring. The primary role of the SAC is to collaborate as a whole with and serve in an advisory role to the principal and pastor in policymaking to guide our school community in fulfilling our mission. We are looking for volunteers with a background in strategic planning, philanthropic advancement, and finance. To serve, you must be a practicing Catholic, St. Eugene parishioner, and be 18 years or older. If you’re interested in serving The Catholic School of St. Eugene in this way, please send an email to sacchair@steugeneschool.org by May 5th introducing yourself and highlighting strengths, experience/expertise, and any aspects of the school you are passionate about. SAC meets one evening a month, and members will need to be available for committee meetings and certain school events as well.

Please be looking for any school library books that are overdue or lost. Notices are automatically emailed to a guardian's email when a book is due, then again when a book is more than 28 days overdue. All books are due to the library by Friday, May 9th. Beginning the following week, Mrs. Hattaway will be sending out notice of replacement cost for lost books and large fines. Please have your child check their account for any fines or fees for which they are responsible. They may always ask to help in the library in lieu of paying smaller fine.

Summer basketball camp sign up is open: Sessions are available for 2nd-8th grade. Last day to register is June 5th. https://www.csseathletics.org/custom_pages/110203/sports-camps.

2025 Volleyball season sign ups are open: Volleyball is open to boys and girls grades 4-8. Participation Fee - $75.00. Fee will be billed via your family FACTS incidental billing account. Sign up must be complete by August 11th. https://www.csseathletics.org/custom_pages/114087/volleyball

Sign up for Winter/Spring '25 Youth Group Events

Our next Youth Group gathering will be May 4th. Please RSVP so we can get a headcount for food!

Let's go hiking with Father Jerome! Save the date for Saturday, May 24th. We will take a hike up Elk Mountain, then celebrate mass together.

LINK to RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA8AA2DA3FAC70-56243590-youth

Easter Blessings – Strengthen Our Parish Together- Happy Easter! As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the joy of new life, we are reminded of the strength found in faith, family, and community. This season of renewal is a perfect time to reflect on how we can grow together as a parish.

We invite all parents and families with children (ages 18 or younger) to share your experiences by completing the Catholic Family Survey. This survey, developed by the National Community of Catechetical Leaders in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Oklahoma and St. Eugene Parish will help us better understand your family life and faith journey. Your insights will help shape a parish plan to:

• Support Families – Ensuring resources meet the real needs of parents and children.
• Strengthen Faith Formation – Helping families deepen their spiritual journey.
• Build Community – Bringing parish families closer in faith and fellowship.

Click below to complete the survey:

• English: https://surveymonkey.com/r/OKCityParentSurvey
• Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OKCityParentSurveySP

Your voice matters! As we celebrate this sacred season, let’s come together to make St. Eugene Parish even stronger for generations to come.

Wishing you and your family Easter joy and blessings!

The Funeral Mass for Pope Francis, who passed away Monday at the age of 88, will take place this at the Vatican on Saturday, April 26, at which time a novena will begin to pray for the repose of his soul.

The novena has been prepared in English and Spanish, and can be found with the link HERE: https://www.usccb.org/novena-memory-pope-francis

Pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis -- that God may grant unto him eternal rest.

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