About Saint Eugene · Weatherford, Oklahoma
St. Eugene Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Weatherford, Oklahoma, serving western Oklahoma under the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. The parish celebrates Mass in both English and bilingual (English/Spanish) liturgies and oversees two mission churches: Sacred Heart in Hinton and Blessed Sacrament in Thomas. Its doors are open daily, with Sunday Mass, weekday Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, alongside faith formation for children and a vibrant parish life.
- Patron
- Saint Eugene
- Rector
- Father Kelly (P. Kelly)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Oklahoma City (Roman Catholic)
Why belong here
St. Eugene offers Catholics in Weatherford a full sacramental life: a Saturday Vigil Mass, a bilingual Sunday Mass, two weekday Masses (Wednesday and Friday), regular Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Faith formation is provided for First Communion students on Wednesdays, and the parish also runs the Sacramental Prep, Baptism (with required 2-month advance scheduling through the priest), and marriage preparation. With its linked missions at Hinton and Thomas, St. Eugene is a hub of Catholic life for western Oklahoma.
Mass times at Saint Eugene
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 4:30 PM (St. Eugene, Weatherford)
- Sunday: 11:50 AM to 5:00 PM following Mass (St. Eugene, Weatherford)
- Wednesday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (St. Eugene)
- Wednesday: 1:00 PM to 6:45 PM (when Religious Education classes are in session)
- Wednesday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (when RE is not in session)
- Sunday: 11:50 AM to 6:00 PM (St. Eugene, Weatherford)
- Fr. Kelly can also hear confessions in Spanish
Adoration times
- Sunday: 11:50 AM to 5:00 PM (following the 11:00 AM Mass)
- Wednesday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Parish Identity & Diocese
St. Eugene Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, seated at 704 N Bryan Street in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It serves the Custer County area and extends its pastoral care to two mission churches in neighboring communities.
- Diocese: Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
- Address: 704 N Bryan St, Weatherford, OK 73096
- Phone: (580) 772-3209
Leadership & Staff
The parish is led by a pastor known publicly as 'Fr. Kelly' (P. Kelly). The parish secretary, who handles sacramental scheduling and general inquiries, is Saray Garcia. Baptisms must be scheduled with the priest before any reception date is set.
- Pastor: Father Kelly
- Secretary: Saray Garcia
- Secretary email: [email protected]
Sacraments & Sacramental Preparation
The parish prepares the faithful for the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Matrimony. The website states explicitly that no Baptism dates or receptions should be booked without first speaking to the priest, and that Baptisms must be scheduled at least two months in advance. Both notices are posted in English and Spanish.
- Infant Baptism — schedule 2+ months in advance through priest
- First Communion — Wednesdays 6-7 PM; 2024-25 class began August 28, 2024
- Marriage — contact priest before setting any date
- Bilingual sacramental support in English and Spanish
Religious Education & First Communion
Religious Education for children includes specific preparation for First Holy Communion. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the parish, with the 2024-25 cycle beginning August 28, 2024. The parish treats First Communion as a milestone within the seven sacraments, drawing on the imagery of baptismal rebirth and the 'neophyte' tradition in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1244).
- First Communion classes: Wednesdays 6-7 PM
- 2024-25 class began August 28, 2024
- Registration deadline: September 11, 2024
Missions & Wider Parish Family
Beyond its Weatherford campus, St. Eugene's pastoral care reaches Sacred Heart in Hinton (where the Sunday 8:30 AM Mass is held) and Blessed Sacrament in Thomas, forming a three-church country-wide parish cluster serving western Oklahoma.
- Sacred Heart, Hinton (Sunday 8:30 AM English Mass)
- Blessed Sacrament, Thomas
Stewardship & Online Giving
Parishioners are encouraged to support the parish through the diocesan online giving portal. The church also accepts traditional envelope giving, and a QR code is available for quick digital contributions.
- Online giving via swosucatholic.org/give
- Envelope giving
- QR code giving
Stay Connected
The parish maintains an online presence through its official website, Facebook, Instagram, Flocknote email updates, and YouTube. The website's bulletins page keeps parishioners informed of current events, and a daily Mass Readings section is provided for the Fifth Week of Lent at the time of the last scrape.
- Website: steugenewf.com
- Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Flocknote links in site footer
- Bulletins page: /bulletins
- Events page: /events