The Eagle Express
Dec. 6, 2024
Important Dates
Sun., 12/8 - Breakfast with Santa after mass
Mon., 12/9 - Last Day for Toy Drive (drop off by 9am)
Mon., 12/9 - Immaculate Conception Holy Day Mass (8:15am - mass uniform)
Fri., 12/13 - Coffee Conversations (7:50am)
Thurs., 12/19 - School mass (8:15am)
Thurs., 12/19 - Carols by Candlelight (6pm)
Fri., 12/20 - Early Dismissal (1pm - NO AFTERCARE)
***CHRISTMAS BREAK Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan, 6, 2025***
Check out the calendar on the school webpage for more
A Note from Mrs. Goldsworthy
Please make sure you fill out our 2025-26 Intent to Re-Enroll form. This is how we will be able to verify your student's 25-26 enrollment, which will qualify families to apply for the PCTC (Parental Choice Tax Credit). It is NOT a commitment or guarantee of re-enrollment. Fill out the form by Friday, Dec. 13. In the coming weeks, we will send out the link for 2025-26 enrollment through FACTS. The window to apply for PCTC opens on February 18th.
I strongly encourage families who plan to enroll a NEW student this year to fill out a New Student Application. Applications have already been coming in, and we want to extend priority to our current families.
Our SALT Toy Drive ends this coming Monday, Dec. 9th at 9am. Mrs. Silvernail and the 3rd grade students will be loading gifts at that time to send to Christmas Connection. Don't be late in dropping off your gifts!
Don't forget that Monday, Dec. 9 is a Holy Day of Obligation - The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Students should wear their mass uniform. No school mass on Thursday the 12th.
Order Your Christmas Cards and Benefit CSSE!
New fundraiser! We have partnered with Minted.com to offer our community 20% off stationary, greeting cards, and gifts! They also have great giftwrap and bags. The giftwrap on rolls is made with finely ground stone, and is actually reusable!
Use our code every time you order (any holiday, any time), and Minted will give 15% back to our school while saving you money! Code does not expire as long as it is not shared on coupon sites online. See graphic for code. Thank you to those who have already placed orders. We have already earned $100 for our school in the last few weeks!
Athletics - Time & Talent
Have some time to spare on the weekends? Athletics needs volunteers at basketball games here at CSSE. Sign up to help with concessions and scorekeeping during the Saturdays we are hosting games.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DAEAE2FA1F9C25-53607363-202425
Basketball season starts this weekend, and our school is hosting games every Saturday. Wish GOOD LUCK to all 6th through 8th teams (boys and girls) who are headed to the Tulsa Tournament this weekend! If you are there, be sure to share pics with media@steugeneschool.org!
Get Ready for the Party with a Purpose!
Mark your calendars for the 2025 St. Eugene Annual Gala on February 15th! This year will be a cowboy couture theme so come dressed in your cocktail attire (but feel free to add some western flair!) and enjoy a night of dinner, auctions, and dancing the night away to live music performed by the band, Drive. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $100 a person, $180 a couple, or $850 for a table of ten. https://onecau.se/steugenegala2025
Eagle Excellence!
Have some good news to share about a student, alumni, or school family? We want to celebrate all your proud moments with you! Share your Eagle Excellence for inclusion in the EE!
Law Day Contest!
The annual OBA Law Day Art and Writing Contest is designed to stimulate discussion and understanding of the law among young Oklahomans. Categories include art and writing for grades Pre-K through 12th, with prizes up to $500 and plaques for winners, plus participation certificates to honor every student's hard work. The 2025 theme is “The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One.” More info at https://www.okbar.org/lawday/contest/.
Entries due January 24, 2025.
Coffee Conversations
Screenagers, take two! Please sign up to join us for a talk about Screenagers on Friday, Dec. 13. RSVP bit.ly/csse-coffee-conversations. We will watch the elementary school age edition of the film, then have a short conversation. The movie is 55 minutes long, so we will get started closer to 7:50am. If you need to walk in a little late or leave early, that will be ok! We will be working to bring more screenings from this series to the community throughout the year.
Youth Group on 12/8! - Join us at Youth Group this Sunday after 5pm mass! What's your story? Come find out how your life fits into God's plan. RSVP at https://bit.ly/ste-yg-fall24.
Volunteer at the Santa Store! - Save the Date for 12/14 and RSVP at https://bit.ly/ste-yg-fall24.
Sign up for Youth Group, or if you would like to volunteer, please email youthgroup@steugenes.org. Subscribe to the Youth Group e-newsletter so you receive info about ALL of our activities!
Sign up for fall/winter 2024 events at bit.ly/ste-yg-fall24.
Parish News
Breakfast with Santa - Stop by Ross Hall after 9:30 a.m mass on Sunday, December 8th for Breakfast with Santa! The Knights of Columbus will have breakfast for sale. Take your picture with Santa! Suggested donation for breakfast or lunch is $5 per plate or $15 per family.
There will be tacos for sale after noon mass.
Blood Drive - Make an appointment or stop by to donate blood on Sunday, Dec. 15th in Ross Hall.
Around the Arch
Become a seminarian pen pal or send a care package this Christmas season! All gifts of any kind are welcome. Especially prayers! Suggested items are as follows:
- Christmas Cards
- Blank "Thank You" cards for them to send out
- General Gift Cards
- Restaurant Gift Cards
- Children's handmade art, cards, well-wishes
- Amazon Gift Cards
- Wal-Mart Gift Cards
- Prayer Cards
- Monetary gifts
- Care packages with cards from students in schools, religious education classes
Find our Oklahoma seminarians and their addresses at archokc.org/penpal.
Turn your tax dollars into Tuition! The Catholic Schools Opportunity Fund (formerly the Tax Credit Scholarship program ) is a 501 (c)3 created under the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act, and awards scholarships to students whose families might not otherwise be able to afford Catholic school tuition. Click the link to designate St. Eugene as the beneficiary school when you take advantage of this tax credit!
Gifts made to the CSOF program qualify for Oklahoma state income tax credits based on tax filing status.
Please pray for...
Please pray for the healing of Grace Cieminski, mother to Clara and Lewis, as she receives treatment for cancer. | Please pray for Nora Blevin's aunt, Jennifer, who was recently diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment. | Please pray for Coach K's niece, Saylor, as she continues to fight through a rare muscle disorder. May her treatments be successful. | Please pray for Coach K's dad who is battling cancer, and approaching the end of his chemo treatments. May his body be healed.
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.
Quick Links
FACTS (District code: TSE-OK)
Safe Environment (contact Jen Goodrich)
Make a Donation to our School Support Fund
St. Eugene Weekend Ministry Assignments
Catholic Schools Opportunity Fund
Around the Nest - CSSE student sports blog
The Catholic School of St. Eugene
Email: media@steugeneschool.org
Website: www.steugeneschool.org
Location: 2400 Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Phone: 405-751-0067
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