“The priest is not a priest for himself; he does not give himself absolution; he does not administer the Sacraments to himself. He is not for himself, he is for you.” — St. John Vianney, The Curé of Ars

On Saturday, June 1, 2024, His Excellency, Bishop Robert Vasa, will ordain Rev. Mr. Mauricio Rodriguez and Rev. Mr. Christopher Girolo to the Holy Priesthood here at the Cathedral of St. Eugene. The ordination will be followed by a reception in the Msgr. Becker Center. All are welcome.

On June 1 we will not have our First Saturday Devotions after the 8 a.m. Mass. We will have them before the Mass. We will be having the ordination of Deacons Girolo and Rodriguez on June 1 at 10 a.m. All are invited. Please note that we will have to begin setting up and preparing for the ordination at 8:30 a.m. The regularly scheduled confessions will still be offered; however, the pastor (Fr. Brown) will not be able to stay as long as he normally does because of the ordination preparations. Thank you for your understanding.

The Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa choir will take a summer break. Their last 1:30 p.m. Sunday Missa Cantata will be May 26. Sung Masses to resume at the end of August.

On Monday, May 27th, our country celebrates Memorial Day. A Mass will be celebrated at the chapel at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 2930 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, at 10:00 a.m. on this day.

On Sunday, June 2nd, you are invited to join in a procession with The Blessed Sacrament following the 10:30 a.m. Mass as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. (The faithful who piously participate in a solemn Eucharistic procession, either inside or outside of a Church, especially on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, may receive a plenary indulgence.)

What is a plenary indulgence? Even though confessed and forgiven sins will not send a person to hell, consequences remain to be paid on earth or in purgatory. An indulgence frees the recipient from those consequences. Reception of an indulgence always springs from sincere repentance, the desire to live a holy life, reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion as soon as possible and prayer for the Holy Father. A partial indulgence covers part of the punishment due for sins; a plenary indulgence removes all of it.

This year our parish Feast Day falls on a Sunday and that Sunday is Corpus Christi. Alas, we will not be celebrating the Mass of St. Eugene. However, you can still get the plenary indulgence by devoutly visiting the Church on June 2. In order to receive the indulgence, you need to be free from sin and recite the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and pray for the Pope's Intentions. The Papal Prayer Intention for June is for migrants fleeing their homes. You must also go to Confession and receive Holy Communion within several days before or after June 2 in order to obtain the plenary indulgence. Pope St. Eugene died in 657 and was buried in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Fr. Brown will lead this series which will focus on the four primary Eucharistic Prayers used at Mass. The talks will be fairly reflective and lead the audience into some reflection on the meaning of various parts of the prayers. We will also discuss their history, translation, and Scripture passages relevant to the content of the prayers. Please bring your Bible, something with which to take notes, and a snack to share. We will meet at the PLC at 6 p.m. on June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.

The Catholic Moms' Group of Santa Rosa Diocese is inviting all moms with children from the newborn stage to the teenage years to join us for potluck picnic at St. Joseph's in Cotati on Saturday, June 8, 3-5 p.m. We also have frequent meetups throughout the summer at parks, playgrounds, Mass and adoration.

For more details join our GroupMe chat ("Santa Rosa Diocese Catholic Moms") or email: srdiocese.catholicmoms@gmail.com

The Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa are hosting an Open House at Mater Dei Convent, 400 Angela Drive, Santa Rosa on June 15 from 1-4 p.m. The Sisters look forward to sharing a glimpse into their life.

For more information, email mssrevents@gmail.com.

Old magazines and maps are needed for projects. There is a box in the main vestibule for those who can donate these supplies. The theme for this years Vacation Bible School is "Leading Out Loud - Leading others through biblical examples." It will run from July 8th-12th from 9 - 12:00 noon at the Becker Center. The last day to register is June 10th. Applications are in the church office. Cost is $30.00.

A flier is available for printing and posting or giving to friends. VBS 2024 flier

Call Anna (707)539-5185 for more information. Adult volunteers are still needed.

The year 2025 will be a special year in the Catholic Church. Every 25 years we have a jubilee year with special indulgences, prayers, and graces. Its roots are ultimately in the Old Testament Torah and it developed as a specifically Catholic practice in the later Middle Ages. Also, it is the 75th anniversary of the founding of our parish. We will be celebrating a very special year indeed. To that end, we would like to create a Jubilee Committee to help plan and execute Jubilee events which will be liturgical and social. If you are interested, please email Fr. Brown at mbrown@srdiocese.org

Please read Fr. Brown’s message: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful.

See below these announcements. A Spanish translation is also available below.

Thank You to all who supported the school and those who contributed their talents to this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 3rd. Over $9,000 was raised.

Our enrollment numbers for next year continue to increase! A new TK/K teacher and vice principal will join us. We're all doing our part to spread the word about our great school as an alternative to local public schools. From teachers, to students, to parents, everyone has gone above and beyond this school year.

Discover the beauty of integrated academic curriculum grounded in the Catholic faith. Explore our school’s rich traditions devoted to faith and sacramental preparation. Learn more about our school application process, tuition and family commitments.

For more information, call Daisy at 707 542-7252.

After another successful Thrift Store Special Sale, the Pastoral staff would like to thank Sue Davis and her team of volunteers, Mary Aldrich, Linda Clustka, Frances Ramirez, Anne Sweeney, Marilyn Jakowchik, Annette and Matthew Righetti. Their efforts over many years provide an important resource in the community. Our Thrift Store is located on the west side of the PLC on Farmers Lane. Donations of goods and clothing are welcome during store hours.

Join fellow parishioners for a nine part Knights of Columbus DVD series “The Footprints of God”. This series will enhance your Catholic faith and entertain as well. Starting Sunday, May 26th, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the PLC Hope Room from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.

“Window to the Womb” app is a new online experience and can be accessed at windowtothewomb.app. This website is a visually powerful tool in ministering to those who want to learn what is happening with the life developing in the womb.

Respect Life group meets the last Monday of every month (May 27) in the PLC at 3:30 p.m.

Monday, May 27th, our country celebrates Memorial Day. A Mass will be celebrated at the chapel at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 2930 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, at 10:00 a.m. on this day.

May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

VBS is from July 8-12th from 9 a.m. - 12 noon at the Becker Center. THEME: "Leading Out Loud - Leading others through biblical examples."

Children K-5th grades may attend. Cost is $30.00. Application forms are in the office.

For information or to volunteer, Please call Anna at (707) 539-5185.

On June 1 we will not have our First Saturday Devotions after the 8 a.m. Mass. We will have them before the Mass. We will be having the ordination of Deacons Girolo and Rodriguez on June 1 at 10 a.m. All are invited. Please note that we will have to begin setting up and preparing for the ordination at 8:30 a.m. The regularly scheduled confessions will still be offered; however, the pastor (Fr. Brown) will not be able to stay as long as he normally does because of the ordination preparations. Thank you for your understanding.

Fr. Brown will lead this series which will focus on the four primary Eucharistic Prayers used at Mass. The talks will be fairly reflective and lead the audience into some reflection on the meaning of various parts of the prayers. We will also discuss their history, translation, and Scripture passages relevant to the content of the prayers. Please bring your Bible, something with which to take notes, and a snack to share. We will meet at the PLC at 6 p.m. on June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.