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Friday, June 5, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMEvery child in high school or middle school is welcome to attend.Read More
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Friday, June 5, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMBishop Peter Byrne will confirm the students.Read More
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Saturday, June 6, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMThe Legion of Mary meets every Saturday at 11:00AM in the Peralta downstairs Rectory Meeting Room.Read More
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Read MoreSaturday, June 6, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Saturday, June 6, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMDavid Powers is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: English Charismatic Prayer Group Time: May 23, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every week on Sat, until Jul 4, 2020, 7 occurrence(s) May 23, 2020 01:00 PM May 30, 2020 01:00 PM Jun 6, 2020 01:00 PM Jun 13, 2020 01:00 PM Jun 20, 2020 01:00 PM Jun 27, 2020 01:00 PM Jul 4, 2020 01:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0vdOmgrzstHdQCZR_zCQEKrVzFQ96HPOYF/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGhrDgqEtWVtx6HRpx5AIjCc_zzmGJagqdsvyXXPDpwUybdJNRYFIMmRvDg Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89230810770?pwd=a1lGcjFEMGR2Nmp4M1ZSYUpQV0kydz09 Meeting ID: 892 3081 0770 Password: 672520 One tap mobile +16465588656,,89230810770#,,1#,672520# US (New York) +13017158592,,89230810770#,,1#,672520# US (Germantown) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 892 3081 0770 Password: 672520 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdSkuhiNqRead More
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Weekly Mass Intentions
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 or www.Facebook.com/St.HelenaBronx
Confessions by Appointment, 718-892-3232. Saturday morning and afternoon times encouraged.
New York City is delivering meals to seniors and others who cannot leave their homes. You can call 311 or visit nyc.gov/getfood to learn more.
NYC is opening COVID testing sites citywide. Call 1-888-ONEMED1 or go to onemedical.com and use code NYCCARE30
Anyone with symptoms or questions about COVID-19 can call 844-NYC-4NYC to connect to a medical provider free of charge 9AM-9PM.
Cualquier persona con síntomas o preguntas sobre COVID-19 puede llamar al 844-NYC-4NYC para conectarse con un proveedor médico de forma gratuita de 9AM a 9PM.
We are still celebrating the Holy Mass at St. Helena, only the Masses are Private (no congregants) and not Public. Four daily Masses are celebrated, one by each priest, and we are still accepting Mass Intentions, which can be called in, and we will post them on our website: www.churchofsthelena.com
Mass Intentions For May 24-31
Mass Intentions - S=Mass will be live-streamed +=DeceasedMass Intentions - S=Mass will be live-streamed +=Deceased
May 31 - Pentecost Sunday
7:00 +Dolores O’Leary
9:00S +Hylla Rebello, For a Special Intention
9:00S +Juanita Morales
5:00S (Sp) +Luis Vega )1 yr. Anniv), +Luis E. Vega, Sr., +Luis E. Vega, Jr., +Myrtle Petrus, +Miguel Vega, Jr., +Juana Ramona Rodriguez
June 1 - Monday (Mary, Mother of the Church)
7:00 For the healing of pain and for recuperation of strength in the right arm that are believed to be caused by excessive hospital blood pressure checks.
9:00S +Stanislas Aisu and Family
9:00S +Ebony Petrus
5:00S (Sp) +Virgilio Rolon
June 2 - Tuesday (Saints Marcellinus and Peter)
7:00 +John Week, Sr. & +Guillermina Martinez
9:00S In Thanksgiving for Favors
9:00S +Gregory Santiago (3rd Anniv)
5:00S (Sp) +David Sheehan, Sr.
June 3 - Wednesday (Saints Charles Lwanga & Companions)
7:00 In Thanksgiving for Favors
9:00S +Catherine Carolan
5:00S Sp) +Ruben Mercado
June 4 - Thursday
7:00 For Alessandra Mia Savino’s utmost faulty to achieve salvation and for a close and loving relationship with her paternal grandmother
9:00S In Thanksgiving for Favors
9:00S +Elisha Petrus
5:99S (Sp) +Sophie Gay
June 5 - FIRST FRIDAY (St. Boniface)
7:00 For blessings upon Fr. Richard Wyzykiewicz, Sch.P. on the occasion of his 49th anniversary of priestly ordination and for his parents and family.
9:00S In Thanksgiving for Favors
5:00S (Sp) +Eduardo Bruno
June 6 - FIRST SATURDAY (St. Norbert)
7:00 For David Savino’s salvation and that God’s Will will be done in him.
9:00S In Thanksgiving for Favors
9:00S +Hylla Rebello
5:00S (Sp) +Bertha Mero (First Anniv)
7:30S (Fr)
June 7 - Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity
7:00 +Constance Warneke
9:00S +Katherine Callaghan
9:00S +For Blessings and Intentions on Father David’s birthday and for his deceased parents Joseph and Catherine
5:00S (Sp)+Digna Zea, +Francisco Galvez, +Martina Capellan, +Eulajio Galvez, +Pedron Galvez, +Evelio Mejia, +Martha Mejia, +Marina Mejia, +Gilberto Munoz, +Cecilia Munoz
Churches Will Reopen Gradually
Cardinal Dolan appreciates the sensitivity of President Trump in acknowledging that churches are essential services and need to gradually reopen, but he also takes very seriously the course of action that the president and governor and their health care professionals have put out to guide us in those decisions. We need to keep everyone safe.
So, the Archdiocese is following the carefully-crafted Faith Forward document that was published on May 21. The Archdiocese has not yet assigned any dates to its timeline. So, as of today, nothing further has changed.
Currently, the first phase which is in effect at St. Helena right now, is opening the churches for private prayer and confessions.
The next phase which will commence at a later date, will be the resumption of small religious services (baptisms and marriages, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament) all under the ten-person limit.
The third phase will be distribution of Holy Communion without Mass during the week.
The fourth phase will be limited weekday Masses and funeral Masses.
The last phase will be Sunday Mass with supervised attendance.
When the time comes, this approach will be implemented parish by parish with the commencement of each phase
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this letter finds you and your family healthy. The Health and Safety Task Force of the Office of the Superintendent of Schools felt it important to share new information, based upon materials from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.”
Health experts in New York and across the country are investigating cases of Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS). This new health condition has been appearing in children in New York City and elsewhere. Investigations are also being conducted into the possible association between PMIS and COVID-19 in children. Some doctors think the condition is related to having COVID-19, but the connection is still not clear. Linked here is a Fact Sheet from the NYC Health Department which I encourage you to review.
PMIS is a rare condition; however, because it is life-threatening, it is vital to know the signs. Most children have a persistent, high fever lasting several days, along with other symptoms, including:
• Irritability or sluggishness
• Abdominal pain without another explanation
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Rash
• Conjunctivitis, or red or pink eyes
• Enlarged lymph node (“gland”) on one side of the neck
• Red, cracked lips or red tongue that looks like a strawberry
• Swollen hands and feet, which might also be red
You should call your doctor if your child becomes ill and has had continued fever. Your doctor will ask about your child’s symptoms and use that information to recommend the next steps. As always, if your child is severely ill, you should go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately.
Although it is not yet known whether it is associated with COVID-19, it is essential parents and children take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
For regularly updated information about the coronavirus crisis as it relates to our schools, please continue to visit our website CatholicSchoolsNY.org.
Sincerely,
Mr. Michael J. Deegan Superintendent of Schools Archdiocese of New York
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 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:
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PARISH AND LOCAL News
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June 4Thank you for your prayers. Baby Isabel made it. She was fighting for her life in intensive care with COVID-19, but with your help, she pulled through. She is the cousin of one of our second-grade students.Read More
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June 3My Brothers and Sisters, It is with much sadness that we inform you of the unfortunate news of the death of Mr. Pedro Eyzaguirre, the father of our Piarist junior brother Juan Pablo Eyzaguirre. We ask you to please pray for the eternal repose of the soul of Mr. Eyzaguirre and for the comfort and peace of our brother Juan Pablo and his family. Here is a note from our brother Juan Pablo: Good morning, I regret that it is by this means that I communicate to you the sad news of the death of my father Pedro Eyzaguirre, due to COVID-related health complications. My dad was living in Iquitos (Peru) at the beginning of May when his health started to deteriorate. He was hospitalized with a liver infection and was then found to have COVID-19. His health seemed to be improving when suddenly and unexpectedly he suffered two heart attacks which left him partially paralyzed. Last Wednesday, we were finally able to transport my dad in a helicopter (air ambulance) to Lima (the capital of Peru), where he started receiving medical treatment in the intensive care unit of a city hospital. Over the last few days, his situation seemed to improve and then suddenly became complicated due to the hospital’s negligence and the fact that the neurologist did not want to come into my father’s room to treat him. I only ask you to pray for my mother and my brothers, so that we can have comfort at this time. Please understand that my mom is not receiving calls or messages at this time. Rest in peace, Dad, you are already enjoying the heavenly Easter. Thank you. Your beloved son, Juan PabloRead More
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June 2Governor Cuomo has told us that NYS will gradually reopen in four phases according to the regions of the state. On Tuesday, May 26, he allowed all of them except the City of New York to enter into phase one and tentatively set Monday, June 8 as phase one for New York City. When New York City enters phase two, parish offices will be open to the public, and all precautions must be taken (wearing of masks, maintaining a six-foot distance, frequent washing of hands, and sanitizing surfaces). Once we reach phase four, houses of worship will be able to resume their services. Our first priority is the safety of the clergy and people, and self-care of all ministers. The second priority is to resume in-person worship. According to Faith Forward, there will be five levels to gradually get us to the ultimate goal of Sunday Mass with a congregation. As you know, we have been at level one for quite some time. Churches are open to our people for private prayer and confession. No booklets or fliers are NOW allowed in the church. We have suspended our missalette subscription until further notice. Level two will allow for the sacraments of baptism and marriage. At the moment, there is a maximum of ten attendees. This will be followed by level three with the celebration of weekday Masses and funeral Masses with limited attendance. Level four will permit Sunday Mass with supervised attendance. Entrance to churches will be through one door only. A greeter will be present to count the faithful as they enter, and there will be a strict cutoff when 25% of the church capacity is reached. At that point, it is up to the pastor to decide what to do with the overflow – hold a simultaneous Mass at another location, live stream it, or ask the people to attend a later Mass. Now is the time to prepare your parishioners on which method you have selected. That will be one of the topics at our virtual Parish Council Meeting this Sunday. The final level, the fifth, will see us resuming our full parish Mass schedule and sacramental activityRead More
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May 30EXTRAORDINARY RECONCILIATION FRIDAY Sometime in mid-June, the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a Heart on fire with mercy, His Eminence would like to offer our people the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation as the return to Sunday Mass becomes imminent, perhaps on the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 19. As soon as we settle on a date, we will let you know. In early fall, we have two additional events in mind: a memorial Mass for all who have died during the virus; and an ecumenical service for the heroic witness that our medical and emergency professionals have given.Read More
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May 30Rev. David Powers is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting at St. Helena Church as we prepare for the celebration of PENTECOST. Join the English prayer group for some prayer and praise. Join by PHONE or join by ZOOM. Topic: English Charismatic Prayer Group Time: Every week on Sat, until Jul 4, 2020, 7 occurrence(s) May 30, 2020 01:00 PM Jun 6, 2020 01:00 PM Jun 13, 2020 01:00 PM Jun 20, 2020 01:00 PM Jun 27, 2020 01:00 PM Jul 4, 2020 01:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0vdOmgrzstHdQCZR_zCQEKrVzFQ96HPOYF/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGhrDgqEtWVtx6HRpx5AIjCc_zzmGJagqdsvyXXPDpwUybdJNRYFIMmRvDg Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89230810770?pwd=a1lGcjFEMGR2Nmp4M1ZSYUpQV0kydz09 Meeting ID: 892 3081 0770 Password: 672520 One tap mobile +16465588656,,89230810770#,,1#,672520# US (New York) +13017158592,,89230810770#,,1#,672520# US (Germantown) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 892 3081 0770 Password: 672520 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdSkuhiNqRead More
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SHOP ON AMAZON AND SUPPORT ST. HELENA
CUSTOMERS SHOP, AMAZON GIVES
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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 2017
39 Photos
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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 2018
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 2 TM 3:10-17Responsorial Psalm PS 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168
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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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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.
