A Catholic faith community in Chepachet, RI
401.568.5102

Welcome to Saint Eugene’s Parish

"The Church of Saint Eugene is a community of believers seeking to grow in the Faith of Jesus Christ through His Eucharist and by the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The Church of Saint Eugene welcomes all god's people through Liturgy, sacraments, outreach to our neighbors in need, and by following the example of Jesus Christ. Through words and actions we strive to meet the spiritual, physical and temporal needs of all generations, especially our young. By encouraging on another, we grow in faith and we demonstrate our life in the Holy Trinity by sharing the Good News of Jesus and by being an active voice in our society. With God's help, we remain a community united in Faith, Hope and Charity."

Pastor’s Blog

Dear Parishioners:

We welcome to our parish this weekend the Most Reverend Robert C. Evans, Auxiliary Bishop of Providence. Bishop Evans will be confirming thirty young men and women this Sunday at the 11:30 AM Mass. Bishop Evans was born in Moultrie, Georgia but raised in Rhode Island. Following studies in Rome, (click for more…)

Happy and Blessed Mother’s Day

All Masses on Mother’s Day as well as other Masses celebrated during the month of May are being offered for our mothers, living and deceased. May Mary, our heavenly Mother, obtain from Jesus a special blessing for all our mothers. May our devotion to Mary lead us to imitate her (click for more…)

Dear Parishioners:

The celebration of First Communion Mass as an occasion of great joy and happiness. It is a tremendous privilege as a priest to be able to give these children Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist for the very first time in their lives. Congratulations to all the children who (click for more…)

Dear Parishioner:

Today’s gospel invites us to Keep Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus the Good Shepherd, Who says to us “my own hear my voice and follow me, and I give them eternal life…” Considering the tremendous avalanche of sounds and noises that assault us each day, it’s not always easy to (click for more…)

Wedding Banns

III  David Mignella & Patricia Verria

Dear Parishioners,

Sincere thanks to all who contributed, in any way, to the huge success of our Italian Festival. lt was truly a parish-family celebration. It was most edifying to see how you worked together with such joy, dedication and commitment! What a superb group of feast workers St. Eugene Parish is (click for more…)

Embracing Change in the Liturgy

Why does the church change the liturgy? (read more)

1st Communion

20 Week Club

Weekly Prize Drawings will begin on June 10th. Sign up sheets are available at the entrance of the church or you can sign up by calling the church rectory. Ticket donations are $60 per person and entitle members to the following: 20 weeks of drawings with a weekly prize of $30 with paid to date tickets. Dinner-dance and grand prize drawings on Friday, October 19th at The Village Haven Restaurant in Slatersville. The meal will be Family Style Chicken. Six Grand Prize drawings: $1000, $200 $100, S100, $50 and $50. This is an important fund raiser that helps St Eugene's to continue the many wonderful improvements that have been done to our church property over the past few years. The 20 Week Club is an excellent way to support our church, have some fun and just maybe take home the $1,000.00 grand prize! Any Questions, call the rectory.

Upcoming Parish Events and Meetings

  • May 21, 2012 7:00 PMActivity Committee Meeting
  • May 22, 2012 7:30 PMK of C
  • May 23, 2012 7:30 PMAA Meeting
  • May 30, 2012 7:30 PMAA Meeting
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First Communion Photos

First Communion PHOTOS ARE IN please remember to pick them up after Mass in the Sacristy or during the week 9:00 to 4:00pm at the Rectory!

CONGRATULATIONS

David & Patricia Mignella

who celebrated the sacrament of marriage here on May 6th. May God bless you as you begin your new life together!

Mother of Hope Day Camp

Diocesan-owned Mother of Hope Camp in Chepachet provides children age 5 to 12 the opportunity for a wonderful day-long, outdoor experience at a Catholic camp, including swimming on the shores of beautiful Echo Lake, hiking in over 126 acres of protected forest, playing games and sports in huge grassy fields or on the playground, fun and creativity with arts & crafts, attending a weekly open-air Mass and so much more! Weekly tuition begins at $150 per child with discounts for additional siblings. Tuition also includes transportation. Visit: www.ymcyoprov.org or call camp director, Maria Piccirilli at 401-568-3580.

Catholic Radio Comes to Southern New England!

There is a new Catholic radio station on 550 AM that you can also listen to online! This station called “Relevant Radio” has been a long time goal of the Church locally. This latest tool in the New Evangelization is a gift! Most of us spend lots of time in our cars. I have long thought that in a busy technological and loud society where TV screens permeate everywhere the automobile is a confined oasis for prayer, reflection and prayer. Many parishioners pray the rosary on the way to work sometimes listening to it on CD. Now this new station is a new alternative. I have listened to it this week and found it informative, lively and thought- inspiring. Why not give it a listen this week. Its signal is strong