Thanks to all who attended our Campaign Town Hall yesterday in Ross Hall, and special thanks to our Knights for hosting such a delicious pancake breakfast! We enjoyed the opportunity to share the campaign progress with you and answer some great questions.
We have received 82 pledges toward our goal of 90 Pledges in 90 Days! These generous new commitments have put us over the halfway point of our fundraising goal.
To date, we have raised $3.8M of the $6M we need to move forward. Thank you! We still have one month left in the 90-day period, so if you haven’t made your commitment yet, please help make this vision a reality for our church and school.
In case you missed it, check out the Campaign Town Hall presentation linked below.
One Church, Many Disciples
Why Early Childhood
Mrs. Alesha Wilson
St. Eugene Preschool Teacher & Parishioner
"A few years ago, I started working at St. Eugene in the early childhood program. I want to be the spark that can be the change I want to see in the world, and this is the place to do it. I do my best to teach and inspire young children to show kindness and love for others, just as Jesus asks us to do.
The new early childhood center is important to me because I know what a difference it will make in the lives of my 3-year-old preschool students. Having a facility built with their developmental needs in mind is critical for helping them develop self-help skills and grow in independence.
Today, there are so many young families that are attracted to our church! Early childhood education is becoming very important. Students in our program get to explore new ideas, use different materials and make lasting friendships in a safe and nurturing environment.
Many of our students will remain here through eighth grade. Even through high school, the community of St. Eugene will be their extended family and some of their closest friends.
I also have a young child who will get to attend school in the new building, decades after I was a student here. Using this new space will be a great opportunity and blessing for her and her peers.
These young kids are our future, and we need to make investments in them to continue our legacy at St. Eugene. One day, they will be able to look back and recognize the importance this community played in their lives, just as it has in mine."
Pictured here is the Wilson family with school principal, Mrs. Goldsworthy, From left to right: Aria, Molly Goldsworthy, Azariah, Alesha and Kiara Wilson. Not pictured: son Kamdin and husband, Kris Wilson.
St. Eugene is a spiritual home to more than 2,300 families in the Oklahoma City Metro—and we're growing. Preparing for our future, funds for our capital campaign will go toward building a new early childhood center and enhancing our parish meeting spaces.
Tell Us Why You've Pledged
Have you pledged to the One Church, Growing Together capital campaign? We would love to hear from you. We are featuring individuals and families over the next several weeks to share the good news of us all growing together in this exciting next chapter.
Please click the button below for a brief questionnaire to share the inspiration behind your generosity.
Realizing This Vision Will Take Us All
Questions? Click below for more info and resources on the One Church, Growing Together Campaign.
Your Support Is Critical and Much Appreciated
Your support will enable us to:
- Repurpose and refresh rooms that will address the long-recognized need for additional parish gathering spaces.
- Gain access to eight meeting rooms during the day.
- Strengthen our school with a dedicated early childhood facility, increasing enrollment and attracting young families to the parish.
- Provide a new building that will include the latest in recommended school safety features for our youngest parishioners.
- Welcome groups of ALL ages.The new spaces will enable them to encounter and deepen their Catholic faith, helping us grow as individuals and as a parish community.
Let us love, live and share our Catholic faith!
St. Eugene Catholic Church
2400 W Hefner Rd.
The Village, OK 73120
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