Church of Saint Eugene

The Story of Our Lady of the Rosary

Saint Pius V established this feast in 1573. The purpose was to thank God for the victory of Christians over the Turks at Lepanto—a victory attributed to the praying of the rosary. Clement XI extended the feast to the universal Church in 1716.

The development of the rosary has a long history. First a practice developed of praying 150 Our Fathers in imitation of the 150 Psalms. Then there was a parallel practice of praying 150 Hail Marys. Soon a mystery of Jesus’ life was attached to each Hail Mary. Though Mary’s giving of the rosary to Saint Dominic is recognized as a legend, the development of this prayer form owes much to the followers of Saint Dominic. One of them, Alan de la Roche, was known as “the apostle of the rosary.” He founded the first Confraternity of the Rosary in the 15th century. In the 16th century, the rosary was developed to its present form—with the 15 mysteries: joyful, sorrowful and glorious. In 2002, Pope John Paul II added the five Mysteries of Light to this devotion.

Reflection

The purpose of the rosary is to help us meditate on the great mysteries of our salvation. Pius XII called it a compendium of the gospel. The main focus is on Jesus—his birth, life, death, and resurrection. The Our Fathers remind us that Jesus’ Father is the initiator of salvation. The Hail Marys remind us to join with Mary in contemplating these mysteries. They also make us aware that Mary was and is intimately joined with her Son in all the mysteries of his earthly and heavenly existence. The Glory Bes remind us that the purpose of all life is the glory of the Trinity.

The rosary appeals to many. It is simple. The constant repetition of words helps create an atmosphere in which to contemplate the mysteries of God. We sense that Jesus and Mary are with us in the joys and sorrows of life. We grow in hope that God will bring us to share in the glory of Jesus and Mary forever.

Daily Masses are  Monday - Saturday 9:00am


Weekend Masses are Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00am, 12:00pm and 6:00 pm


Confessions are Saturday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm,
located in the Cry Room/Chapel Hallway.

Even though the Adoration  Chapel may be closed, you are invited to make a with visit Our Blessed Lord from the main parking lot of the church.  A Tabernacle with the Real Presence of Our Divine Lord may be seen in the window of the Religious Education Office.  Come and pray to Our Lord.

  The Parish of Saint Eugene announces with great sadness but deep faith in the Lord's Resurrection, the sudden and unexpected death of Father Kevin J. O'Reilly, 51, Academic Dean and Professor of Dogmatic Theology Saint Joseph's Seminary.  Father O'Reilly has been a regular weekend Associate with us at Saint Eugene for the past three years.  Please remember him and his family in your prayers. 

"And Jesus said, "This day you will be with Me in paradise." Luke 23:43

Jannelle Amador, Jose Luis Petrovich, Matthew Valentinetti, Brian Mulhern, John Kollinger, Kevin Brodeur, David Daliso, Logan Wilson, Kevin Jones, Brian Grealy Joe Kelly, Jason Engeldrum Jimmy Sullivan and Staff Sgt. Douglas Raffuse. If you have family members or friends you would like to put on our Military Prayer list please notify the Parish Office at 961-2590.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death our beloved, parishioner Isa Pepe. Isa cooked for the parish priests of Saint Eugene for many years. She donated her services as a gift to her parish. Isa was a joy to have around the rectory, and she will be greatly missed. Isa passed away on Monday, May 31. Arrangements are with McGrath Funeral Home.
The church office will be closed until 11:15 on Friday so that our entire staff can attend her funeral mass.
May the Angels lead you into paradise;
may the martyrs greet you at your arrival
and lead you into the holy city, Jerusalem.
Please remember Isa in your prayers.