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PARISH Calendar
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Read MoreMonday, June 17
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Monday, June 17, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMCo-Dependents Anonymous, CoDA, is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.Read More
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Read MoreWednesday, June 19, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Read MoreWednesday, June 19, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Friday, June 21, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMLuisa was 86 years of age and was a long-time parishioner at St. Helena.Read More
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SPECIAL COMING EVENTS
Parish Carnival, June 12-16 in the Parking Lot. Everyone is invited.
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe: July 13-18. Cost $1,590. Call Ricardo Avalos at 646-500-4719 for more details.
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PARISH AND LOCAL News
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May 15St. Helena Athletics held Sports Night on Wednesday evening in the gym. Certificates, plaques, and trophies were distributed to intramural, junior varsity, and varsity teams. Mr. Dennis Sullivan ’86, the head basketball coach of St. Ignatius, was the keynote speaker. The St. Helena Medal was given to the Sullivan family in honor of Mrs. Maureen Sullivan, a former St. Helena Pre-K teacher. For the first time, the Horsemen participated in CYO Basketball. The JV team, consisting of sixth graders, made it to the quarterfinals, while the Varsity team won the CYO Division Championship. A team consisting of JV players and seventh graders won the Catholic School Basketball Association Ron Patnosh Memorial Shootout Championship, and the players on that team will form the nucleus of the boys Varsity team next season. Special Awards were given to eight players. The Incentive Award was given to Larry German; the Female Sports Award went to Dana Rivera, while the Male Sports Award went to Justin Hernandez; Eric Cordero received the Scholar-Athlete Award, and Baylee Otero received the Sportsmanship Award; Khalil Black received the Athletic Award, and William Manning received the Leadership Award; the Coach’s Award went to Jose Velez. Other awards went to the members of the Intramural Volleyball Team, the Track Team, and the Cheerleaders. Boys and girls basketball intramural players received awards from their coaches who were all Horsemen alumni. The Hawks won the Girls Division, while the Wildcats won the Boys Senior Division. The evening ended with the students presenting Boys Coach Bobby Schaeffer with a token of appreciation and Girls Coach Kathleen Schaeffer with a birthday cake. A reception followed the awards ceremony.Read More
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May 15We regret to announce the passing of Jose Negroni, the father of sixth-grade student Jayda and alumna Alexis. Jose's viewing will take place on Friday, May 17 from 4-9PM at Ortiz Funeral Home. Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.Read More
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May 2Over the course of Catholic history, there have lived people who were so influential, so pioneering, that it's hard to imagine what the Church would look like without them. The 2016 film Catholicism: The Pivotal Players traces the steps and explore the lives of some of these remarkable historical figures. There will be a free online screening of this film from May 10-15, at PivotalPlayers.com/free-screening.Read More
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April 25CLERGY RALLY AGAINST HOMELESS SHELTER Representatives from several churches, including Mr. Meller and Mrs. Ortiz from St. Helena, were among the members of the clergy who conducted a rally against the proposed Single Men's Homeless Shelter, which is scheduled to open this year at 2008 Westchester Ave. There was not community consultation concerning it, and a lot of people want their voices to be heard. The NEXT rally will be on Monday, April 29 at 6:30PM at the same location. Everyone is welcome.Read More
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April 23Food waste is a problem everyone can tackle, including our nation’s youth. As part of Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is launching Ace the Waste! A student competition for food waste reduction ideas. This first-ever competition calls on students to come up with creative solutions to reduce food loss and waste in the United States. Students age 11 to 18 are encouraged to submit proposals on reducing food loss and waste anywhere along the supply chain, from the farm to the dinner table and beyond. One winner will be selected from each of two categories – ages 11-14 and ages 15-18. The winner of the challenge will be honored with recognition on USDA’s social media accounts and website, receive a certificate of appreciation, and will have the opportunity to discuss their proposals with USDA leadership. The deadline for proposals is 5 p.m. EDT, Friday, May 24, 2019. Submit your ideas to the www.usda.gov Ace the Waste! competition.Read More
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of eliible purchases to St. Helena when selected by customers.
So, shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/13-1740343 and
AmazonSmile will donate to St. Helena Parish.
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Photo Albums
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Parish Photos 2019
54 Photos
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Parish History
47 Photos
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Parish Photos 2018
110 Photos
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Parish Carnival
44 Photos
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Parish Photos 2017
34 Photos
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Gracias Choir Easter Cantata - March 22, 2019 at 7:30PM
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 2 Cor 6:1-10Responsorial Psalm Ps 98:1, 2b, 3ab, 3cd-4Gospel Mt 5:38-42
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PARISH NOTICES
The May Crowning of the statue of Our Blessed Mother.
Social Emotional Boot Camp was the title of the TACT production put on by teacher Sue Stern at the school.
Alexandra Henry book signing on April 4 in Calasanz Room.
ALVAREZ FEATURED IN NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE
One of our choir members, Janell Alvarez, was featured in a recent New York Times article about the Bronx Conservatory of Music entitled "Saturdays in the Bronx with Bach." Nearly every weekend for the past 28 years, local children have flocked to the Bronx Conservatory of Music for very low-cost instruction in classical music. Janell Alvarez, 16, has attended the conservatory since she was 7, first as a student of piano and later of voice. When changes at her local church, St. Helena’s in Parkchester, left one of its Masses without an organist, Janell trained to fill in for the role. She now performs at the 5 p.m. service every Sunday.
Some 2019 St. Helena School Science Fair entries.
Christmas Vigil Mass 2018
Nine boys and girls were commissioned as altar servers during the 10:30AM Mass on December 23. They each received unique new albs, that were handmade by a St. Helena parishioner, as well as a surplice and a cross.
The USS Helena
Our Annual Thanksgiving Multicultural Mass
THE STATUE OF MARY, ROSA MYSTICA
THE PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Our Lady of the Cloud, which is an Ecuadorian Celebration of Our Blessed Mother, Visited St. Helena in September.
Blessing of the animals for St. Francis of Assisi
TWO OF OUR PARISH RAFFLE 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.
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.
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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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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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 or on Monday from 7-8PM 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. CUB SCOUTS meet every Wednesday at 6PM.
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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News from the Vatican
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Pope Francis says Angelus in Italian city still recovering from earthquakes.
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Two more people claim to have been groped or sexually harassed by the papal envoy to France, Archbishop Luigi Ventura, who is already under fire for three similar charges.
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Plaintive pleas and rousing, rhythmic recognitions of God's goodness filled the air at Rome's main synagogue as Israeli and Vatican officials celebrated 25 years of formal diplomatic relations.
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Speaking to oil company executives, Pope Francis on Friday said that climate change “threatens the very future” of humanity, adding that the “doomsday predictions” can no longer be met with disdain.
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Pope Francis told Jesuits in Romania that tensions and struggles within the Church have left it wounded and that the only path forward is through humble dialogue, not futile arguments.
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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.
