| Please pray for those
who are sick: Kathy Baer, Mario Battistella, Joanne Buonanno, Joan Maresca Butman, Judy Catania, Elizabeth Kate Chern, Hank Chisholm, Diane Cooke, Mary Daunno, Jeanne Dealy, Ethel Decker, Frank Donaghy, Carolyn Dworak, Catherine Dworak, Evelyn Goski, John Irizarry, Elaine Leporiere, Claudia Luecke, Norma Klug, Edward Krushinski, Buddy McCutcheon, Betty Merritt, Brian Moran, Ann Murphy, Mary Nazzaro, Bernadette Nelson, Lauren Opplinger, Doris Perryman, Anne Polini, Kathleen Reilly, Linda Rollieri, Bill Rose, Ryan Schefer, Ken Snapp, MaryAnn Spadaro, Vera Torcivia, Patricia Trawinski, Frances Tsouhnikas, Marianne VanVeen, Aileen Walsh, Morris Webster and Heinz Wengerter Names will remain on the sick list for one month unless notified otherwise. |
| Parish Building Project (Updated Weekly) Parish Building Project As you have noticed, the parking lot improvements with base coat paving was completed in time for the June 13-14 Masses and the benefit performance of Late Nite Catechism. Also, plans for the reduced size addition to the Parish Center should be approved by the town at a June 23 Board of Adjustment meeting and construction should begin thereafter. The remainder of the project should not be as disruptive as the recent experience with the parking lot modifications and storm water construction that were required by state law. |
| Separated, Divorced and
Widowed Support Seasons is a support group for separated, divorced or widowed individuals of all faiths designed to provide assistance in the journey toward the healing of emotions and spirit through group discussions, guest speakers, and social activities. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:15 pm in the Parish Center. Contact: Joan Hernandez 908-930-2791 and Bob Laudati 908-322-7762. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 23. |
| An Old English
Prayer...as summer begins Give us, Lord, a bit of sun, A bit of work, and a bit of fun. Give us, in all the struggle and sputter, Our daily bread, and a bit of butter. Give us health, our keep to make, And a bit to spare for other's sake. Give us, too, a bit of song, And a friend, and a book to help us along. Give us, Lord, a chance to be Our goodly best, brave, wise and free- Our goodly best for ourselves and others, Till all men learn to live as brothers. |
| A Summer Night of Song Announcing a benefit concert of duets and songs from classical music theater, operetta and opera for HELPING HANDS AND HEARTS and THE AGMA GUILD OF MUSICAL ARTIST'S RELIEF FUND. Maureen Francis Scanlan, soprano, and Kyle Gonyea, baritone, will be accompanied by Kathryn Olander. Sunday, June 28th at 7:45 pm at Saint Helen's Church Wine and Cheese reception to follow Suggested donation: $30 |
| Dear Heavenly Father, We ask your blessing on all of your sons to whom you have entrusted fatherhood. May your Holy Spirit constantly inspire them with justice and mercy, wisdom and strength, fidelity and self-giving love. Give them a strong faith in the face of confusion and conflict, hope in time of trouble and sorrow, and steadfast love for you, for their families, and for all your people throughout the world. May they receive your Grace abundantly in this earthly life and feel your reassuring presence as they guide their children with wisdom and integrity. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen |
| Young
Adult Ministry (20s & 30s) Small Group Faith Sharing Sessions: Sundays at 7:30 pm (in the Parish Center) Meet us Sunday nights as we journey together and learn how to connect our faith to our relationships, our work, and the world around us in a practical, concrete way. No need to bring anything. It's OK if you can't meet us every Sunday. St Helens Young Adult Ministry is here for you – young Catholic adults, married or single in your 20s and 30s. We provide a friendly environment for you to meet new people, have fun, explore your faith, and share your gifts & talents with the larger community. Check us out on our website: http://sthelensya.wordpress.com/ |
| Archbishop’s Annual
Appeal The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is a lifeline for those needing the necessities of life. If you have not already made a gift to the 2009 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, there is still time. Please help. |
| Widowed Support Group The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is a lifeline for those needing the necessities of life. If you have not already made a gift to the 2009 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, there is still time. Please help. |
| Widowed Support Group A new support group for those who have lost spouses will meet on the third Wednesdays of each month in the Parish Center. These are information and sharing sessions, not a bereavement series. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 15, at 7:30 pm. |
| Soup Kitchen Volunteers Saint Helen’s parish is responsible to provide food and volunteers for the Soup Kitchen at St. Joseph's Social Service Center in Elizabeth on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Volunteer cooks pick up the meat at the Parish Center, cook it, return it by Friday, or they provide another requested portion of the meal (i.e. salad, noodles, dessert). Servers go to St. Joseph’s on Saturday morning to heat, plate and serve the meal. Request forms have been sent to all volunteers who worked in the Soup Kitchen this past year. If you did not receive your form, please call Marilyn at 908-233-8757 ext. 20 or e-mail her at mryan@sainthelen.org. Leave your name and address and a form will be sent to you to fill out for this coming year, Oct. 2009 to Sept. 2010. If anyone else is interested in cooking and/or serving at the Soup Kitchen please get in touch with Marilyn. We would like responses back as soon as possible. |
| Send A City Child To
Camp The Eddie Gray Camp Fund is seeking donations to send inner city children to Summer Camp. This year our cost per child is $100 for one week. However, we will be grateful for donations of any amount. Every donation helps and is greatly appreciated! Please make checks payable to the Eddie Gray Camp Fund and mail them to: Sister Jacinta Fernandes St. Joseph Social Service Center 812 Rebecca Place Elizabeth NJ 07201 Thank you for providing a happy and healthy experience for an inner city child! |
| Thank You From Sean
Joffe Dear Community of Saint
Helen,
Please accept my sincere thank you for all the prayers, positive thoughts, notes and care packages that you sent to me when I was in Iraq. They was most appreciated. I was unable to send out mail from Iraq to thank everyone because of my location. I am grateful to Saint Helen’s community for their unwavering support and interest in my well being during my deployment. I was part of a 10-person naval transition team embedded in an Iraqi base for advising and training to the Iraqi Army and personnel in An Numaniyah. It was undoubtedly one of the most challenging jobs of my short career. I believe my team accomplished their mission to assist the Iraqi Army and people to become more self-sufficient and viable. I will leave the Navy on September 1, 2009, and embark on the next step in my life. I will be a full-time student in the graduate MBA program at Stern-NYU. Thank you again for your support. Best regards, Lt. Sean P. Joffe United States Navy |
| HTIS School News - The Mountainside Campus finished the school year with a Family Picnic on Wednesday, June 10. Over two hundred children and family members enjoyed songs, breakfast and a few tearful goodbyes. - The 3rd grade classes researched a famous inventor, prepared an oral report with an illustration of one of the inventions, and presented the report to the class. Moving into an ecology unit, they then created ecosystem murals, displaying plants and animals from various forest, water, and desert habitats. - Mrs. Malcolm’s 4th grade concluded the year with a "Poetry, Pops, and Punch” party. Students were introduced to the works of several poets, among them, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Christina Rosetti, and Lewis Carrol. Each student chose a poem to illustrate, interpret, and present. Students created poem posters and delighted in delivering their oral interpretations to classmates. - Four 4th grade social studies students were honored for their participation in the “My Country” poster contest held throughout NJ. Katherine Brennan, Elizabeth Massa and Connor Regan received certificates from Union County, while Sarah Fannick received a certificate from Somerset County. It is with great pride that we congratulate these students for a job well done! - There is limited availability in classes at the Mountainside and Westfield Campuses. If you are interested in a tour, please call the Mountainside Campus at 908-233-1899. For information regarding grades 1-8, please call the Westfield Campus at 908-233-0484. |
| Skit Set Design
Volunteers For VBS We are looking for creative, artistic adults and teens interested in helping out with the backdrop and props necessary for the production of the skit for VBS. This work can be done anytime. You do not need to be available the week of VBS. This is a teen opportunity to earn service hours. If you have any questions call Lucia McGovern 908-232-5214. |
| MORE VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL NEWS Parachute with the Angels and St. Catherine Laboure Dates: July 13-17 Please register for VBS NOW! Space is limited and there are only a few spaces left. Children entering K – 3rd grade (fall ’09). Only $35.00 for the week. VBS T-shirt and snacks included. ADULT VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED! TEEN VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED - Earn service hours while having fun! Questions please contact Lucia McGovern at 908-232-5214 - LMacksoud@comcast.net or Jennifer Power at 908-889-1927 jandbpower@verizon.net. |
| Support Our Soldiers Matthew Costello C.CO. - 250th BSB Camp Bucca APO AE 09375 ____________ LCP Iban Goicoechea 2d Bn 3d Mar F Co HQ Pit Unit 44055 FPO AP 966-7-4055 |
| Pilgrimage to
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Father Richard Villanova of St. Anne’s in Garwood is leading a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre in Quebec, Canada, July 6 to 9, 2009. A tour of Quebec City will also be included. $500 per person for transportation, 3 nights lodging at the Manoir Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre in Quebec. Call St. Anne’s rectory at 908-789-0280 or e-mail nesec@comcast.net. |
| OBERAMMERGAU THE ALPINE
REGION to include Stresa/Lake Maggiore, Italy Lugano/Zermatt/St.Moritz, Switzerland Innsbruck/Salzburg, Austria Munich/Oberammergau, Germany August 24 - September 3, 2010 Cost per Person: $5,725 - two in a room $6,725 - single occupancy (limited) Included Features: • 9 nights first-class hotels - twin bed rooms with private bathrooms •9 full breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners (including St. Peter’s Restaurant in Salzburg) • 9 days sightseeing with entrance fees (including tickets to the Passion Play) •axes, service charges, hotel porterage Reservations limited to 20 persons Non-refundable deposit of $500 per person required to secure reservation (an insurance application which will provide reimbursement of penalties will be included in the invoice acknowledging deposits). To secure reservation, please submit the $500 deposit, per person, by March 22, 2009. There is a significant demand for tickets beyond our group and our agent may have to surrender what is in place for our twenty. Please, if you are thinking of joining us, get your deposit in by March 22, 2009. Thank you. Detailed brochures available in Parish Office. |
| Thank A Soldier Serving
In Iraq 40 area soldiers will be coming home in early June to the Westfield Armory. The Family Readiness Group of the Westfield Armory (102 CAV RSTA) is holding a T-Shirt & Mug Drive. Sponsor a t-shirt for a soldier ($10) or sponsor a mug ($15). You sponsor the gift, the soldier receives it with your note of thanks. Contact n.lacorte@gmail.com or 732.991.1241 for more information and for other ways to help welcome them home. |
| St. Joseph’s High
School Football Camp St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen will hold Falcon Football Camp from July 13 to 17 and from July 20 to 24, from 9 am to noon. Open to all boys entering Gr. 5-8 in September. Non-equipment, non-contact camp is intended to teach the skills, drills and techniques of football. $110 per week. More information on the football website www.stjoes.org. |
| Franciscan Spirit Tours Capuchin Franciscan Friars will be leading several upcoming pilgrimages to holy sites around the world. Proceeds benefit the work of the Franciscans. For more information, please contact 646.736.7964 or 646.861.3634. Visit www.franciscanspirittours.com. Mention that you saw this information in the bulletin and your parish will receive a donation. Some of the tours are: Glimpses of Greece (7/4-7/12), Holy Land (9/29-10/5), Franciscan Italy (in Assisi for St. Francis feast 10/2-10/9), Paris/Lourdes/Lisieux (10/22-10/29), Guadalupe (12/9-12/14 feast day 12/12) |
| Union Catholic
Performing Arts Company presents Love (Awkwardly) June 25, 26, 27 8:00 pm 1600 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains The play is a comedy that focuses on the wonderful, painful, exhilarating and awkward moments of high school relationships including the first kiss, flirting, dating, breaking up and going off to college. Tickets: $5 for Students and Senior Citizens $10 for Adults Call 908.889.1600 x 318 for tickets. |
| Volunteers Needed Mobile Meals is dedicated to providing nutritious meals to the elderly and disabled of our area. Many opportunities available as packers, drivers, on-call subs - a big impact for very few hours invested! Call 908-233-6146 to get information or to let us know of someone who could benefit from our service. |
| Food Donations Always
Welcome The Holy Trinity Food Pantry and St. Joseph’s Social Service Center are always in need of non-perishable food donations. Food may be brought to Church or to the Parish Center. Many thanks. |
| Trinicamp There’s still time to join the fun this summer at Trinicamp at Holy Trinity Interparochial School 336 First Street, Westfield, 908 233-0484 weekdays July 6th – July 31st 9:00 am to Noon. Course descriptions and registration packets are available. Grades Pre-K to 8. Visit the school office or our school website: www.htisnj.com. Call today to join the fun!! |
| Find Mass Times Traveling? Need to find Mass times or a church nearby? Go to www.masstimes.org or you can call 1-410-676-6000 and enter zip code. |
| Saint Helen’s
Counseling Project Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists Michael McMahon and Liz Migneco are available to assist individuals, couples and families who may be experiencing difficulties and stressors in their everyday lives. For additional information about Saint Helen’s Counseling Project or to schedule an appointment, please call 908-232-1214, ext. 30. All calls are confidential. |
| Caregiver and
Alzheimer’s Family Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at Runnells Specialized Hospital, Berkeley Heights, from 1 to 2 pm. Receive support and learn new ways to cope on a day-to-day basis. Call Liz Carabuena, LSW, at 908-771-5828. No charge, open to the public. |
| If you feel you would like to
speak to someone about a vocation to the Priesthood, Diaconate or
Religious Life, you may call the Vocations Office at 973-497-4365, or
speak to any of the parish staff. |
| Any woman pregnant and
in need can get help. She can find assistance at the following numbers: Post Abortion Healing 1-877-HOPE 4 ME or rachelsvineyard.org Crisis Pregnancy Helpline 1-888-4-OPTIONS Birthright 1-800-550-4900 |
| How To Report Abuse The Archdiocese of Newark is required under the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People to provide parishioners and the general public regularly with information about how to report allegations of abuse. The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect others and provide support to victims of sexual abuse. Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection at 201-407-3256. |
| If you have questions,
or would like to learn more about Stephen Ministry, or if you
know of someone who needs a Stephen Minister, please call either
Catherine Renga at 908-755-7271 or Lori Gewirtz at 908-322-8140.
All calls are confidential. |
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(Please note new email address) To submit an item for the Sunday Bulletin, please e-mail it to sthelenbulletin@hotmail.com (be sure Bulletin is in the subject line) or send to the Parish Center c/o Bulletin. The deadline for bulletin items is the Friday one week prior to publication date. Please keep your item as brief as possible so there is space for as many notices as need |
