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Tuesday, November 13The Pilgrim Statue of Rosa Mystics will be on display in the Church of St. Helena in the Bronx from November 13-21. Rosa Mystica or Mystic Rose is a title of Mary in Catholic Marian devotion. It is found in the Litany of Loreto in reference to the Rose of Sharon, an allegorical belief that focuses on the Virgin Mary as Mediatrix intercessor. A devotional image enshrined at the Maria Rosenberg church in Waldfischbach-Burgalben, Germany, consists of an 1138 painting of Mary, featuring three roses, with thirteen roses, allegedly connecting to the July 13th feast day associated with the Marian title. Maria Crocifissa di Rosa "Mary Crucified of the Rose" was the religious name of Paolina Francesca di Rosa (1813–55), founder of the Handmaids of Charity. A 1947 Marian apparition to a religious nurse, Pierina Gilli, in Montichiari, Italy is associated with the Rosa Mystica. It is said that Mary appeared to her seven times that year. The devotion is mostly centered in Italy, and it is best known for its religious iconography, an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary bearing three roses in her breast, symbolizing prayer, penance, and expiationRead More
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Tuesday, November 13, 1:00 PM - 3:00 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.Read More
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Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 PM - 9:30 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.Read More
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Tuesday, November 13, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PMThis course is being conducted in Spanish and will teach you how to live in community.Read More
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Wednesday, November 14The Pilgrim Statue of Rosa Mystics will be on display in the Church of St. Helena in the Bronx from November 13-10. Rosa Mystica or Mystic Rose is a title of Mary in Catholic Marian devotion. It is found in the Litany of Loreto in reference to the Rose of Sharon, an allegorical belief that focuses on the Virgin Mary as Mediatrix intercessor. A 1947 Marian apparition to a religious nurse, Pierina Gilli, in Montichiari, Italy is associated with the Rosa Mystica. It is said that Mary appeared to her seven times that year. The devotion is mostly centered in Italy, and it is best known for its image of the Blessed Virgin Mary bearing three roses in her breast, symbolizing prayer, penance, and expiationRead More
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SPECIAL COMING EVENTS
The Statue of Rosa Mystica will be at the church from November 13-21, and we will pary the Novena Prayer each day. It was in Montichiari, Italy on July 13th, 1941 that Our Lady said: It is my wish that the 13th of July of each year be celebrated in honour of the Rosa Mystica---I am the Mother of the mystical body of Christ---the Mother of the Church". The Blessed Virgin showed Pierina a medal, which was engraved on the front with her image and title, "Rosa Mystica" and on the back was a church with a dome and the inscription "Mary, Mother of the Church".
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PARISH AND LOCAL News
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November 10Bishop Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou has been taken into custody by police and expected to undergo 10 to 15 days of compulsory indoctrination. Bishop Shao is an “underground” bishop, whose status has never been recognized by the Chinese government. His arrest comes on the heels of a Vatican-Beijing agreement, in which the Holy See recognized bishops who had been appointed by the government without approval from Rome.Read More
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November 5The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 4-10. This annual event is a special time for parishes in the U.S. to foster a culture of vocations for the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life. Pope Francis, in his message for the 2018 World Day of Vocations, emphasized that it is at the loving initiative of God, and by His personal encounter with each of us, that one is called. “Even amid these troubled times, the mystery of the Incarnation reminds us that God continually comes to encounter us. He is God-with-us, who walks along the often dusty paths of our lives. He knows our anxious longing for love and he calls us to joy. In the diversity and the uniqueness of each and every vocation, personal and ecclesial, there is a need to listen, discern and live this word that calls to us from on high and, while enabling us to develop our talents, makes us instruments of salvation in the world and guides us to full happiness.” National Vocation Awareness Week, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, is designed to help promote vocation awareness and to encourage young people to ask the question: "To what vocation in life is God calling me?" Parish and school communities across the nation are encouraged to include, during the first week in November, special activities that focus on vocation awareness and provide opportunities for prayerful discernment. Contemporary society is all too often saturated by constant activity and noise, so it is important this week to encourage young discerners to take time for silent, contemplative prayer. Results of studies conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), notes that 72% of those ordained to the Priesthood or solemnly professed within the last year cited participation in Eucharistic Adoration as a prayer experience that proved influential in their discernment. Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations echoes this finding, stating: “Quiet reflection and prayer are essential elements for vocational discernment. It is in the interior depths of our heart where we hear the voice of Christ, where he speaks to us, and where he reveals his will for our lives.” Observance of Vocation Awareness Week began in 1976 when the U.S. bishops designated the 28th Sunday of the year for the celebration. It was later moved to the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord in January. The USCCB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations moved the observance of National Vocation Awareness Week to November to engage Catholic schools and colleges more effectively in this effort.Read More
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November 3An indulgence, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, even if only mentally, for the departed. The indulgence is plenary each day from the first to the eighth of November; on other days of the year, it is partial. A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who on the day dedicated to the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed [November 2 {as well as on a Sunday preceding or following, and on All Saints' Day}] piously visit a church. In visiting the church it is required that one Our Father and the Creed be recited. To acquire a plenary indulgence it is necessary also to fulfill the following three conditions: sacramental Confession, Eucharistic communion, and prayer for the intention of the Holy Father. The three conditions may be fulfilled several days before or after the performance of the visit; it is, however, fitting that communion be received and the prayer for the intention of the Holy Father be said on the same day as the visit. The condition of praying for the intention of the Holy Father is fully satisfied by reciting one Our Father and one Hail Mary. A plenary indulgence can be acquired only once in the course of the day.Read More
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September 28Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) will be given on Friday, Nov. 2. To register call 866-618-2247 or register online at www.tachsinfo.com.Read More
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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.Read More
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Photo Albums
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Parish Photos 2018
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Parish Photos 2017
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Parish Events of the Past
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Living Stations of the Cross
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75th Anniversary St. helena Church
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Ti 2:1-8, 11-14Responsorial Psalm Ps 37:3-4, 18 and 23, 27 and 29Gospel Lk 17:7-10
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PARISH NOTICES
THE PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
The Pilgrim Statue will be in the church until Saturday, Oct. 6 for veneration. We will pray the Rosary on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 1PM in the church.
Our Lady of the Cloud, which is an Ecuadorian Celebration of Our Blessed Mother, Visited St. Helena on September 23.
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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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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News from the Vatican
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Pope Francis has named Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta as adjunct secretary, meaning the third most important official, of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
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On Tuesday the Vatican laid to rest months of rumor and speculation over a possible papal visit to Morocco, announcing that Pope Francis will travel to the North African nation in March of next year.
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Scientists worldwide must serve humanity and the health of the planet, which means they must also propose viable solutions to problems and persuade government leaders and policymakers to implement...
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A bishop must be “blameless” and at the service of God, not of cliques, assets and power, especially if he is ever to “set right” what needs to be done for the Church, Pope Francis said.
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On Monday Pope Francis announced a new 3-year interdisciplinary course on peace-making at the Pontifical Lateran University, urging bishops, religious superiors and lay leaders to enroll or to send...
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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.
