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Monday, April 6, 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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Tuesday, April 7, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PMJesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life is a 10-week video study program and book. Anchored in the life of Christ as presented in the Gospels, this study explores the entirety of Jesus’ life—who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, what he did for our salvation, and what all of this means for us as Catholics today. Presented by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, and Dr. Edward Sri, this study was filmed in the Holy Land so Catholics can experience the extraordinary world in which Jesus lived and taught—the historical context, the politics, the clashing cultures, the history, and the ancient land—and see where the most significant events of his life took place, from his infancy to his ascension. This study shows, in a simple way, how Jesus, the Incarnate God, is both fully divine and fully human—his intimacy with the Father, his revelation of the Father’s love, and his extraordinary influence on his disciples, his followers, and even his enemiesRead More
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Tuesday, April 7, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PMJesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life is a 10-week video study program and book. Anchored in the life of Christ as presented in the Gospels, this study explores the entirety of Jesus’ life—who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, what he did for our salvation, and what all of this means for us as Catholics today. Presented by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, and Dr. Edward Sri, this study was filmed in the Holy Land so Catholics can experience the extraordinary world in which Jesus lived and taught—the historical context, the politics, the clashing cultures, the history, and the ancient land—and see where the most significant events of his life took place, from his infancy to his ascension. This study shows, in a simple way, how Jesus, the Incarnate God, is both fully divine and fully human—his intimacy with the Father, his revelation of the Father’s love, and his extraordinary influence on his disciples, his followers, and even his enemies.Read More
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Wednesday, April 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMGroup leaves from St. HelenaRead More
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Wednesday, April 8, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PMThe Rosary is prayed in the church.Read More
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Weekly Mass Intentions
There Will Be No Distribution of Palms this Sunday
We will live-stream the Palm Sunday Masses in English, French, and Spanish this Sunday from St. Helena. However, the Archdiocese has asked the parishes not to distribute palms this Sunday due to concerns which include the spread of germs, the possibility of large crowds, and the potential for arguments that may erupt. We assure everyone that the palms will be distributed later in the year once the quarantine is lifted. Depending on how things progress in the coming weeks, we are considering distributing the palms on Corpus Christi Sunday for the faithful to hold during Eucharistic processions.
THE BLESSING OF PARKCHESTER
From the roof of St. Helena, Fr. Luis Cruz, Sch.P. blesses Parkchester on Palm Sunday. You can watch the full video on Instagram by going to cmsthelena.
Confessions by Appointment, 718-892-3232. Saturday morning and afternoon times encouraged.
We are still celebrating the Holy Mass at St. Helena, only the Masses are Private (no congregants) and not Public. However, we are still accepting Mass Intentions, which can be called in, and we will post them on our website: www.churchofsthelena.com
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE and Mass Intentions -
S=Mass will be live-streamed +=DeceasedMonday, April 6 - Monday of Holy Week
7:00 The Intentions of Vincent McDonnell
7:00 +Katherine Callaghan
9:00S +Gloria Savino, +Ana Brinz, & Lillian Pirozzi
5:00S(SP) +David Sheehan, +Ivan Daniel Lopez Hernandez, +Monica Florentino
Tuesday, April 7 - Tuesday of Holy Week
7:00 Gina Vaccaro’s Intentions
7:00 Joanne Savino’s Intentions
9:00S In Thanksgiving for Favors
5:00S (SP) +Mary Devine
Wednesday, April 8 - Wednesday of Holy Week
7:00 +Andrew Pugliese
7:00 +Pino Lucente & +Michael Guido
9:00S +Catherine Carolan
5:00S (SP) Living and deceased members of the Spano & Mercurio Families
April 9 - Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper
5:00PM S Spanish
6:45PM S English
8:00PM S French
April 10 - Good Friday Service9:00S Tenebrae
3:00S English
5:00S Spanish
7:00S French
April 11 - Easter Vigil
7:45PM S English and French
9:30PM S Spanish
April 12 - Easter Sunday
7:00 Deceased Members of the Warneke & Murphy Families
9:00S Deceased members of the Cerbone Family
10:30S (FR)
12:00S (SP) +Leonard Getzin, +Victor Castro, +Marta Rivera (9th Year Anniv.),
+ Catherine Carolan; Living and Deceased Members of the D’Aiello,
Mercurio, and Spano Families
A LETTER FROM CARDINAL DOLAN
Dear Family of the Archdiocese of New York,
Things have been developing and changing rapidly during this coronavirus outbreak. Might I catch up with you on a few things?
1. Each year, during Lent and especially Holy Week, we are invited to join with Jesus as He journeys from Palm Sunday through His passion and death, all leading, ultimately, to the Glory of the Resurrection on Easter. This year, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, we can feel a particular closeness with Our Lord and the people He encounters on the way to Calvary, like Veronica, Simon the Cyrene, and His own Blessed Mother. That’s the theme of my Catholic New York column for next week. Because many of you may not have access to your regular copy of CNY, you can find the column here.
2. A good number of people have called or emailed to express their disappointment that we are unable to have funeral Masses for their loved ones at this time. They understand the reason, they tell me, but feel a special sense of emptiness, beyond the pain of losing a parent, spouse, or sibling. Believe me, I feel the same way. Earlier this week, I had the first graveside service for an archdiocesan priest who died from coronavirus (two more have since died) for whom we could not offer the Mass of Christian Burial. In case you didn’t see it, I recorded a little video which you can find here.
3. WPIX-TV has very generously agreed to broadcast Mass from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral for both Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Remember, daily and Sunday Mass is always available via livestream on their website here, and broadcast on the Catholic Faith Network, and on The Catholic Channel of Sirius XM Satellite Radio. All of our Holy Week liturgies will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, and available on those platforms as well. Please note, for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, the Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m.
4. One question that has come up repeatedly among many of the priests and Monsignor Joseph LaMorte, our Vicar General, is how to handle the distribution of palm this Sunday. We had hoped to find a way to distribute the palm, and many good suggestions were offered, but, ultimately, our medical experts told us the threat of possibly spreading the virus seemed too great. Therefore, we have asked the pastors to bless, then store, the palm until such time as we are able to once again open our churches. In the meanwhile, we have developed the attached image, should you wish to print or download it, that might serve as “virtual palm” until we can share the real thing.
5. Thank you to all of you who are continuing to support your parish during this crisis period. Over the past week, we’ve seen a growing number of people register for their parish’s WeShare electronic giving service. Our hope is simple: that people will continue to support their parish at the same level as they always do. This will help the parishes continue to serve their people as they always have. Over the past few weeks, parish offertory collections have been off by more than 50%. Your help is desperately needed. And please don’t forget the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal!
6. Our archdiocesan health care ministry, ArchCare, continues to do heroic work caring for our beloved seniors. As a reminder, if you have questions or other health-related concerns, call their hotline at 877-239-1998. If you are experiencing other challenges, our Catholic Charities stands ready to lend assistance wherever possible. Do not hesitate to call them at 888-744-7900.
7. May I ask again that you pray this Holy Week in a special way for those who are sick from the coronavirus, their families, the doctors, nurse, healthcare professionals, EMT’s, and caregivers who are tending to them, and for all those who have suffered financially from a loss of work during this economic shutdown. Be assured of a special remembrance for you and your loved ones in my own Masses and prayers.
With prayerful best wishes for a blessed Holy Week, and a joyful Easter to come, I am,
Faithfully in Christ,
Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan
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SPECIAL COMING EVENTS
Draw and post your rainbow, then take a picture of it, and send it to us. Peace.
FACTS ABOUT DEALING WITH A VIRUSA Virus is not a living organism, and there is no such thing as ‘killing the virus’. The following advice is from an Asst. Prof in infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins University. He explains how to deal with a virus, and I share it with you because it is VERY CLEAR:
* A virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code (mutation) and converts them into aggressor and multiplier cells.
* Since a virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed but decays on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.
* A virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat. That is why any soap or detergent is the best remedy because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so much (for 20 seconds or more) to make a lot of foam. By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.
* HEAT melts fat; this is why it is so good to use water above 25 degrees Celsius for washing hands, clothes and everything. In addition, hot water makes more foam and that makes it even more useful.
* Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.
* Any mix with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein and breaks it down from the inside.
* Oxygenated water helps long after soap, alcohol, and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein, but you have to use it pure and it hurts your skin.
* NO BACTERICIDE HELPS. A virus is not a living organism like bacteria; antibiotics cannot kill what is not alive, but some quickly disintegrate a virus' structure.
* NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets, or cloth. While it is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only between 3 hours (fabric and porous), 4 hours (copper, because it is naturally antiseptic), 4 hours (wood, of which the pews of St. Helena are made because it removes all the moisture and does not let it peel off and so it disintegrates), 24 hours (cardboard), 42 hours (metal), and 72 hours (plastic). But if you shake the surface or use a feather duster, the virus molecules float in the air for up to 3 hours, and some could then lodge in your nose.
* The virus molecules remain very stable in external cold, or artificial cold as in the air conditioners found in houses and cars. They also need moisture and especially darkness to stay stable. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm, and bright environments will degrade it faster.
* UV LIGHT on any object that may contain a virus breaks down the virus protein. For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect. Be careful, however, because it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin and could eventually cause wrinkles and skin cancer.
* The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.
* Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.
* NO SPIRITS, NOT EVEN VODKA, helps because the strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need 65% alcohol.
* LISTERINE CAN help provide it is 65% alcohol.
* The more confined the space, the greater the concentration of the virus can be present. The more open or naturally ventilated the space, the less viral concentration will be present.
* This is SUPER IMPORTANT! You have to wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, food, locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc. And especially after having used the bathroom.
* You have to KEEP HANDS DRY after so much washing because the molecules can easily hide in the skin's micro-cracks, and the thicker the moisturizer, the better.
* Also, keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.
Starting March 23, NYC students can pick up 3 free meals daily from 7:30AM-1:30PM, M-F at 400 NYC sites. For more info,visit: https://schools.nyc.gov/freemeals
A partir del 23 de marzo, los estudiantes de la ciudad de Nueva York pueden recoger 3 comidas gratis al día de 7:30 a 13:30, de lunes a viernes en 400 sitios de la ciudad de Nueva York: https://schools.nyc.gov/freemeals
Weekday Live-streamed Mass Schedule9:00 a.m. Live-streamed Mass in English
10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Church open for Private Prayer
5:00 p.m. Live-streamed Mass in Spanish
7:30 p.m. Every Saturday, Live-streamed Sunday Mass (French)
To access Daily Mass, visit: www.facebook.com/St.HelenaBronx
and click VIDEO on the left-hand column.
Per the order of Gov. Cuomo, the rectory will be closed until further notice beginning Monday, March 23. All communication should be done by phone: 718-892-3232, fax: 718-892-7713, or by Email: dariff@hotmail.com
Debido a la orden emitida hoy por el Gobernador Cuomo, la rectoría estará CERRADA hasta nuevo aviso a partir del lunes 23 de marzo.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, April 25 from 10AM-12PM in the cafeteria. The speaker will be Deacon Michael Salvatorelli from St. Benedict's Parish, and the topic will be "Growing from where you are planted." Tickets are $7 and are available from any member of the English Prayer Group. Doors open at 9:30AM, and the event will conclude with the 12:15PM Mass.
Parish Bazaar will take place on Sunday, April 26 from 8AM-4PM in the cafeteria. Breakfast and lunch are available for sale. Come and browse the many available items.
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PARISH AND LOCAL News
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April 5A blessed Palm Sunday to you! Although this Palm Sunday is different from all the rest you have celebrated with family and friends, it is the start of Holy Week. Let us take advantage of the time we have been given and immerse ourselves in prayer. The Lord wants to renew us this Holy Week, He wants to draw us closer to Him. Let us accept this invitation. In conjunction with the Office of Liturgy, I'd like to share some resources with you. In addition to our previously recommended prayer resources for use when Mass is not available, you may find the following prayers and articles helpful: 1. Litany of Supplication: Please find the English and Spanish translations of the beautiful Litany of Supplication prayed by Pope Francis during his extraordinary Urbi et Orbi meditation and blessing on Friday, March 27, at the links above. 2. Prayer Resources: The following is a comprehensive and continuously updated list of prayer resources in both English and Spanish: Masses Online English | Spanish Online Prayer Opportunities English | Spanish Resources for prayer, worship and Mass in the home English | Spanish Prayer Resources for Catholics, parents and pastoral leaders English | Spanish Online resources for Parents English | Spanish Faith Formation Resources English | Spanish Resources for Children English | Spanish Resources for Pastoral Juvenil, Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and Campus Ministry English | Spanish Resources for Persons with Disabilities English | Spanish Mental Health Resources English | Spanish Tools for Ministering Online English | Spanish Our Adult Faith Formation website has more resources as well. 3. FORMED.org has many resources for us to use during this Holy Week, many of them under the "Holy Week & Triduum" section. Here are some recommendations: FORMED Live: Understanding Palm Sunday The Jewish Roots of Holy Week Meditations on the Stations of the Cross by Ronald Thomas FORMED Live: Jesus’ Death in light of Old Testament Sacrifices The Paschal Mystery: The Mystery of Jesus's Death & Resurrection FORMED Live: Understanding the Stations of the CrossRead More
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April 4Pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart on Good Friday I take this opportunity to invite you to join in prayer in the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 12 pm EDT this Good Friday, April 10, 2020. You can join the live-stream at www.Facebook.com/usccb By a special grant from the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See for those who pray for the end of the pandemic, a plenary indulgence is available for those who join Archbishop Gomez in praying the Litany of the Sacred Heart on Good Friday. A plenary Indulgence removes all of the temporal punishment due to sins and may be applied to oneself or to the souls of the deceased [Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1471]. To receive this indulgence, a member of the faithful would need to a) pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart on Good Friday b) be truly repentant of any sins they have committed and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (at the earliest opportunity) c) pray for the Holy Father’s intentions.Read More
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April 4Jesus Streaming Free—Easter Weekend Only! Sight & Sound Theatre is thrilled to announce that JESUS will be made available for FREE in celebration of Easter! For three days only, experience the greatest rescue story of all time as it comes to life right in your living room. Exclusively available on TBN, watch it on your favorite device by downloading the TBN app, or stream it online: April 10-12 only! While we may not be able to gather together for Easter this year, may you still experience the joy of celebrating the one who came to save us all.Read More
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April 3https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals Free Meals For Everyone The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get three free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city. Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. No one will be turned away at any time. All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time. Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites. No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off-premises. Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children. No registration or ID required. Use our Meal Hub lookup tool to find a location near you!Read More
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April 2First Friday and the Stations of the Cross Live-streamed The Stations of the Cross will be live-streamed on our Facebook page from St. Helena on First Friday, April 3. The Stations in English will be live-streamed at 9:45 a.m., following the 9 a.m. Mass. The Stations will be live-streamed in Spanish at 7 p.m. and in French at 8 p.m. The church will be open for private prayer from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. If you have children at home, here are two wonderful websites where you can say the Stations with them: For Younger Students: Children's Stations of the Cross at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0qv7c4PsrA For Older Students: Stations of the Cross /Loyola Press at https://media.loyolapress.com/assets/lent/stations-eng/stations-eng.htmlRead More
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SHOP ON AMAZON AND SUPPORT ST. HELENA
CUSTOMERS SHOP, AMAZON GIVES
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same
wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on
Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile
(smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price
of eligible purchases to St. Helena when selected by customers.
So, SMILE and shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/13-1740343
and AmazonSmile will donate to St. Helena Parish.
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St. Helena - Feast August 18
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Photo Albums
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Parish Photos 2020
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Parish History
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Parish Photos 2019
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Parish Photos 2017
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Parish Photos 2018
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 42:1-7Responsorial Psalm 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14Gospel Jn 12:1-11
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PAST PARISH EVENTS
Great Gatsby Gala was a hit, sponsored by the Calasanz Movement Youth Group.
Puerto Rican Earthquake Relief
A large number of items have been collected both from the parish and from the school for the Puerto Rican Earthquake Relief Effort. Parishioners can still bring in diapers, canned food goods, batteries, blankets, water, and other items (please, no clothes). Items should be brought to the rectory by Friday, January 24.
The priestly ordination at St. Helena of Frs. Pedro Rivas, Sch.P. and Manuel Sanchez, Sch.P. and the diaconate ordination of Deacon Orlando Rodriquez, Sch.P. at St. Helena.
Jason Reyes, a freshman at Cristo Rey High School draws the last winning 50/50 envelope of 2019. It only costs $5 to enter and envelopes are in your packet or at the back of the church.
This past Saturday, State Senator Luis Sepulveda gave St. Helena Parish a Proclamation Certificate thanking us for all the good work that we have been doing in the community.
Our annual Multicultural Mass on Wed., November 27.
d of September 14-15 as the parish celebrated its patronal feast The Exaltation of the Cross.
The new Youth Group known as the Calasanz Movement held a Youth Mass at 10:30AM on August 25, the Feast of St. Joseph Calasanz, and the new members of the group received a blessing.
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.
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.
The USS Helena
Our Annual Thanksgiving Multicultural Mass
THE PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE will be at St. Helena until Saturday, August 31.
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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ALL MASSES NOW VIRTUAL
By order of the Archdiocese, all Public Masses throughout the Archdiocese have been suspended.
St. Helena will now live-stream our Private Community Masses everyday at 9AM in English and at 5PM in Spanish.
The French Sunday Mass will be live-streamed at 7:30PM on Saturday.
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Mass Times SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 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) 6:00 PM FrenchFrançaisFR
- MonFri 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 HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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 (English), 6:00 PM (French), 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 Saturday at 11:00AM in the Peralta 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 as well as Perpetual Mass Enrollment 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 Peralta Retory Meeting Room from September - June.
BIBLE STUDY CLASS meets every Tuesday at either 1PM or 7:30PM and every Sunday at 11:30AM in the Green Building.
BOY SCOUTS meet every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00PM in the cafeteria, while the. CUB SCOUTS meet every Saturday at 9:30AM in the Calasanz Room.
Al-Anon meets every Saturday at 11AM in the Green Building.
AA Big Book Study meets every Saturday at 7PM in the Green Builting.
CoDA meets every Monday at 7PM in the Peralta Rectory Meeting Room.
English Prayer Group meets every Saturday at 1PM in the Green Building.
Spanish Prayer Group meets every Monday at 7PM in the church.
St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Group visits the Rebekah Nursing Home every Wednesday at 10AM, leaving from the church.
Calasanz Movement Youth Group meets every Friday at 7PM in the gym.
The Religious Goods Room is open every Sunday from 8:30AM-1:30PM.
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 celebrated a somber Palm Sunday Mass in a location he goes to most frequently for the funerals of deceased cardinals.
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While countries have enforced social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis warned of serious consequences if the same measures aren't applied to overcrowded...
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Pope Francis has earmarked an initial $750,000 for a new fund for hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other structures run by the Catholic Church in poor countries to use to battle the coronavirus...
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On Palm Sunday Pope Francis began his livestreamed Holy Week liturgies telling the suffering that Jesus endured a painful death to ensure that are not alone, and that the current COVID-19 coronavirus...
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Italians sitting down for dinner and turning on the evening news were greeted by Pope Francis. RAI state TV broadcast a recorded message from the pope, who said: “Let pray to the Lord for all those...
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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.
