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Friday, September 21, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMThe Legion of Mary meets every Friday at 7:30PM in the Rectory Meeting Room.
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Saturday, September 22, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMAlcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
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Sunday, September 23, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMThese free shots will be given by a Walgreens technitian and are for adults ages 18 and older. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card.
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Sunday, September 23, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMThis is a workshop about how to apply for insurance for undocumented workers.
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Sunday, September 23, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMRevelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come is an intriguing study that shows how the kingdom established by Christ in his Church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven. Here you will discover what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation mean. You will see how Revelation is more than an apocalyptic vision of the "end times." It is a revelation of God as our Divine Bridegroom and the Church as his spotless Bride, forever united in a heavenly, holy, and mystical marriage that we enter into every time we celebrate the Mass.
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SPECIAL COMING EVENTS
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PARISH AND LOCAL News
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September 14We regret to announce the passing of the last Sparkill Dominican Sister to serve as principal and president of Msgr. Scanlan High School. Sr. Marie O’Donnell, O.P. (83) died peacefully on September 13. She was a social studies teacher at Msgr. Scanlan from 1978-2013. She was social studies chair from 1983-93, and she was principal from 1993-2008 and president from 2010-2013. Her wake will take place on Monday, September 17 at the Sparkill Dominican Motherhouse, with the Reception of the Body taking place at 3:30PM and Compline at 6:30PM. Her funeral will take place on Tuesday, September 18 at 10:30AM in the Convent Chapel. We express our prayers and condolences to her family and to the Sparkill Dominican Sisters on their loss.
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September 12We will have a very special cooking session this Saturday, September 15, beginning at 3PM. Mr. Khokon, the owner of Neerob Restaurant, which is located next to Jerry's Pizza, will teach us Bangladeshi-style WFPB Cooking. Please register for the class by Thursday by calling the rectory at 718-892-3232.
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September 12Ursula (Hamper) Romano was 92 years of age, and she was a long-time parishioner at St. Helena. Her father was a German Army officer who saved many Jews from execution during World War II. He was caught and executed by firing squad for his "crime." Ursula married and came with her husband to the US and worked as a nanny. After her husband's death, she worked at Alexanders and then for many years as a dietitian at Westchester Square Hospital. Her Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, September 12 at 10AM in the church.
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September 9Monday, September 10 at 10AM in the church. The Mass will be in Spanish.
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September 9Tonight, September 9, our Jewish friends around the world will celebrate the joyous beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year according to the ancient Hebrew calendar. It is the year 5779, which represents how many years ago Adam and Eve left Eden. This celebration will end at nightfall on September 12, and it is the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days. To all of the Jewish families gathered with friends and loved ones, we wish you a year filled with every blessing of peace, joy, and safety. May the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob continue to fill your homes with laughter and shield you from every enemy, and this is our prayer for every person this Rosh Hashanah: "The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace."" Numbers 6:24-26 I pray God will bless each and every one of you with abundant joy, prosperity, health, and divine favor in the coming year as you continue to show your love and friendship to one another. To you and to all our Jewish friends, we wish you Shana Tova! (Happy New Year!)
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SHOP ON AMAZON AND SUPPORT ST. HELENA
Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at smile.amazon.com/ch/13-1740343
and Amazon donates to St. Helena Parish.
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Photo Albums
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Parish Photos 2017
34 Photos
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Parish Events of the Past
36 Photos
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Parish Photos 2018
28 Photos
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Living Stations of the Cross
23 Photos
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75th Anniversary St. helena Church
34 Photos
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 1 Cor 15:1-11Responsorial Psalm Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28Gospel Lk 7:36-50
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PARISH NOTICES
TWO OF OUR PRIZE WINNERS
The drawing for the Parish Raffle took place on Sunday, September 16, right after the 5PM Mass. Third prize, the 26-inch Hyper Mountain Bike went to Janell Alvarez and fourth prize, a toaster oven went to Celeni Sierra. The eleven other prize winners are being contacted. Thank you to everyone who participated in and donated to the raffle. We hope to have many more prizes next year.
St. Helena's Oldest Parishioner Has Passed at 103
Helen Urban, who at 103 3/4 years of age was St. Helena's oldest parishioner, has passed away quietly on Sunday, August 12. Funeral arrangements are still pending.
33 Candidates and Catechumens received the sacrament of Confirmation at the Solemn Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 31 at St. Helena Parish.
This year, we brought back the traditional Palm Sunday Procession to St. Helena. We began in the back parking lot and processed up Westchester Avenue, down Olmstead and into the church.
GRACIAS CHOIR EASTER CANTATA COMES TO ST. HELENA
Saturday, March 24 from 7-9PM in the church. FREE ADMISSION.
Following the 5:30PM Palm Sunday Vigil Mass. Invite your friends and relatives.
The Easter Cantata is a special performance that portrays the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Based on the Scripture, Gracias Choir takes the audience back in time two thousand years ago to Jerusalem, where Jesus and the disciples sat and spoke together in an upper room. Then to the hill of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed before receiving mockery and torment at the hands of the soldiers before he was hung on the cross. And then finally, to the third day when Jesus resurrected from the tomb where he was buried. All of the set pieces, props, music, lighting, acting, and dialogue are accurately recreated and reenacted by the Gracias Choir.
ACCEPTED INTO SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS
St. Helena's now has three 8th graders accepted into the NYC Specialized High Schools. They are (left to right):
Jalis McMyers to Bronx High School of Science
Maria Delgado to LaGuardia High School for the Arts - Fine Art
Julia Shavo to LaGuardia High School for the Arts - Dance
FIRST ST. HELENA MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE BALL
Despite the pouring rain, 120 people attended the Masquerade Ball, which took place Saturday evening in the gymnasium. The Ball was organized by the St. Helena ABC Youth group and featured a Bomba Dance Troop and a live Jazz Band. There was lots of good New-Orleans style food, and a fun time was had by all.
Ecuadorian Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Youth Group collected and brought toys for the children at Jacobi Hospital on January 6, the traditional feast of the Three Kings.
Our Parish Christmas Party
HAPPY ADVENT
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDWe are proud to report that The Church of St. Helena received this Community Service Award at the Fourth Annual Community Board Nine Recognition Dinner on Friday, September 8, which was held at the Bronx YMCA.
WE NEED YOUR LABELS FOR EDUCATIONThe Labels for Education program is coming to a close. Only UPC submissions with the Labels for Education logo will be accepted and redeemed for points. All submissions must be postmarked no later than January 2, 2018, in order to be deposited into our schools’ bank account. We currently have 1,447 points. Look for the Labels for Education logo on these products: Campbells, Pace, Pepperidge Farm, SpaghettiOs, Swanson, and V8. Labels can either be brought to the rectory or placed in the collection basket.
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Catholic News Service
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Easter Vigil - Bi-Lingual 3-31-18
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN (with Music)
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN (with music) 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN (Children's Choir) 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN Family Mass (Adult Choir) 12:00 PM SpanishEspañolES (Spanish Choir) 1:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN (with music) 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN (with music)
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6:50 AM EnglishEnglishEN also Sat.
8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN also Sat. (and morning prayer)
12:15 PM EnglishEnglishEN also Sat.
- Monday: 7:00 PM SpanishEspañolES Charismatic Mass every FIRST MONDAY of the month.
- Wednesday: 7:00 PM SpanishEspañolES
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MARY, MOTHER OF GOD SCHEDULE
Feast of the Holy Family
Saturday, December 30
Confessions: 4-5:30PM
Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM (English)
Vigil Mass: 6:30PM (French)
French Reception in Gym: 7:30PM - 1AM
Sunday, December 31
English Mass: 7:30AM
English Mass: 9:00AM
English Family Mass: 10:30AM
Spanish Family Mass: NOON
English Mass: 1:30PM
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Sunday, December 31
Bi-lingual Vigil Mass: 5:00PM
Parish New Year’s Celebration in Gym: 7:30PM - 1:30AM
Monday, January 1, 2018
NO 7:30AM Mass
English Mass: 9:00AM
English Family Mass: 10:30AM
Spanish Family Mass: NOON
English Mass: 1:30PM
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HOLY DAY & SACRAMENT SCHEDULE
HOLY DAY MASSES:
Vigil: 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Holy Day: 6:50 AM, 8:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 7:30 PM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Every Friday during Lent: following the 12:15 PM Mass, 7:00 PM (Spanish), 8:00 PM (English)
CONFESSION TIMES:
Every Saturday from 4 PM to 5:30 PM , or by appointment in the rectory.
ROSARY:
Every Wednesday, following the 12:15PM Mass.
Legion of Mary Rosary in Spanish every Friday at 7:00PM in the Rectory Meeting Room.
BAPTISMS:
English: Every Sunday after 1:30 PM Mass
Español: 2 y 4 Sábados en 2:30 PM
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS:
Usually meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 PM in the Church. Register for the class at the rectory. You MUST bring BOTH a copy of the child's birth certificate as well as a copy of the Confirmation certificate of the godparents or a copy of the godparent's Catholic marriage certificate, if a godparent is married. A lletter of suitability from the godparent's Catholic pastor will also be accepted.
SICK AND DECEASED members of the parish are remembered in the Offertory Prayers. If you know of any current or former parishioners who are seriously ill or have passed, or you know of any sick parishioners who need Holy Communion brought to them, please contact the rectory at 718-892-3232 and let us know about their condition.
Announced and Unannounced Masses may be arranged at the rectory Mon.-Fri. from 8:30AM - 4:30PM.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Every Wednesday from September - June from 3:45 - 5PM, gathering in the Church.
RCIA CLASSES:
English classes meet every Sunday from 3-4PM in the Rectory Meeting Room from September - April.
Spanish classes meet every Sunday from 10-11:15AM in the cafeteria from September - June.
BIBLE STUDY CLASSES:
English Bible Study Classes meet every Tuesday at either 1PM or 7:30PM and every Sunday at 11:30AM in the Green Building.
Spansh Bible Study Classes meet every Tuesday at 7:30PM in the cafeteria.
BOY SCOUTS meet every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00PM in the cafeteria.
Transportation: Take #6 Train to either Parkchester or Castle Hill or take the following buses: Bx22, Bx39, Bx4, Bx4A, or Q44.
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ST. HELENA (Feast: August 18)
Born in Bithynia, Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), circa 248, St. Helena was married to Roman Emperor Constantius and had a son who would become Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, the first Roman emperor to become a Christian. St. Helena, who converted as well, oversaw the construction of churches on Holy Land sites. She would later be credited with discovering the cross upon which Jesus Christ is believed to have been crucified. St. Helena died circa 328 in Nicomedia (present-day Turkey). Shown below, the door to the St. Helena Chapel in Bethlehem.
