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Mr. Ken Doran, Sadlier Publishing Company presents a workshop to teachers Grade 4 and 5 on September 18 from 7:30 - 9:00 PM and to teachers Grades 1, 2 and 3 on September 23 from 7:30 - 9:00 PM in the Parish Center. All teachers are asked to bring their teacher’s manuals and student text to these workshops. |
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Dave Mueller, Family Life Director at the Westfield YMCA, will present a Parenting Workshop on Discipline, Behavior Modification and Self Image for parents of young and early school age children. The dates of the workshop are September 24, October 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9:30 - 11:00 AM in the Parish Center. If interested, please call Mrs. Dulan in the Parish Center. |
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Jesus went beyond the boundaries of his ministry to heal the daughter of a woman who was not a member of the Chosen People. Apparently, her faith and humility were irresistible and so he responded to her plea. Today, God speaks to the hearts of all people no matter what their faith or language to invite them to the fuller life Jesus promised. If we want to further God’s kingdom, we need to listen for the challenging and encouraging voice that calls us to grow in faith, to respond to the needs of others, to realize that our limits are not God, our ways are not God’s, our vision is more limited than God’s. As our summer moves toward fall, we might want to ask what new opportunities for growing in faith await us in the weeks and months ahead, what opportunities for service are open to us to continue Jesus’ mission to teach, heal, console and challenge. |
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We are starting a group for newly separated or divorced people which will meet at Saint Helen's on Monday, September 9, at 7:30 in the Annex. The group will be led by Eileen Cumiskey and Father Don McLaughlin. We will meet until approximately October 28th. We have room for 10 people and the diocese will also be sending people here. Call Father Don at (908) 232-1214, x12, to register. |
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NEEDED: Writers, computer layout, photographers etc! We are starting a Parish Newsletter this fall and need your help. If you are interested in working on the Parish Newsletter, please contact Ellen Murphy at (908) 322-3364. |
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All Liturgical Ministers (Baptismal Team Members, Cantors, Catechists, Confirmation Facilitators, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, Lectors, Liturgy Committee Members, Music Ministry Members, RCIA Team, Spiritual Life Committee Members, Ushers of Hospitality), are invited to a morning of reflection on Saturday, September 14th. Fr. Anthony Randazzo, Parochial Vicar of Notre Dame, North Caldwell, will be the guest speaker. The topic will be “Spirituality in Ministry”. All are invited to begin the day by attending the regularly scheduled 9:00 AM Mass in Church and then proceed to the Parish Center. The day will conclude around 12:00 Noon. Mark your calendars now. This will be a great way to begin the new parish year. |
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The Center for Hope Hospice Auxiliary is presenting its annual "Get Away in Style" Fashion Show and Luncheon on October 13th 2002 at L'Affaire in Mountainside. For ticket information please contact Elaine Brown (908) 486-0700. We are appealing to friends in the communities served by the Center for support of our annual Fundraiser and Grand Raffle tickets. Raffle tickets will be sold after the 5:30 PM Mass on Saturday, September 7th and all Masses on Sunday, September 8th. Tickets are $1 each or $25 for the book. First prize is a trip to Ireland! |
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We invite you to visit your parish library whenever the Center is open. The library is a quiet, cozy spot away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and very user-friendly. When you select a book, video or audio cassette, just write the date, your name and phone number on the pocket card and leave it in the blue box on the desk. Books may be kept four weeks and videos and cassettes two weeks. Recent additions to our New Book shelf include "Three Gospels" by Price, "I Like Being Married" by Leach/Borchard, "Good Harbor" by Diamant and "The Wisdom of the Desert" by Merton. |
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22 In the liturgical assembly, Christ’s presence is realized in all the baptized who gather in his name, in the word of God proclaimed in the assembly, in the person of the priest through whom Christ offers himself to the Father and gathers the assembly, in the sacramental celebrations, and especially in the Sacrament of His Body and Blood. In building a house for the Church that is also the house of God on earth, all the expressions of Christ’s presence have prominence of place that reflects their proper nature. Among these, the eucharistic species is accorded supreme prominence. From the very beginning of the planning and design process, parishes will want to reflect upon the relationship of the altar, the ambo, the tabernacle, the chair of the priest celebrant, and the space for congregation. 24 Gestures, language and actions are the physical, visible, and public expression by which human beings understand and manifest their inner life. Since human beings on this earth are always made of flesh and blood, they not only will and think, but also speak and sing, move and celebrate. These human actions as well as physical objects are also the signs by which Christians express and deepen their relationship to God. 25 Jesus himself used physical signs to manifest his union with the Father and to reveal his mission to the world. Jesus was baptized in the waters of the Jordan River, he fed the multitudes with bread, healed the sick with his touch, and forgave sinners. He was anointed with oil, he shared a Passover meal with his disciples, and he surrendered hi body to death on the Cross. Christ, the incarnate one, used material signs to show to humanity the invisible God. “Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture and Worship”
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Elizabeth is preparing to construct its first home and can use the services of anyone who has time to donate over several Saturdays. We are looking for both skilled and unskilled volunteers to serve as carpenters, masons, plasterers, etc., in both assistant and supervisory capacities. We expect to break ground in the latter part of the summer and continue construction into the fall. Habitat for Humanity is an international charitable organization that constructs homes for low-income families. If you have an interest in participating in this community outreach project that will provide a home to a family that would otherwise not be able to afford one, please call Bob Clancy at (908) 470-4771 (daytime) or (908) 654-5819 (evenings). |
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Due to increased demand, we have opened an afternoon session for four year olds (must be four by October 1). This is a four-day/week program, Monday through Thursday, from 12:00 until 2:30 PM. Lunch Bunch is also available for afternoon students on certain days. If you are interested, please contact the School Office at (908) 233-1899. We have a job opening at the Mountainside Campus for Before and/or After-Care Supervisor. Before-care runs from 7:15 until 8:45 AM, and After-care is offered between the hours of 2:30 until 6:00 PM. Interested persons may apply for either or both positions. Call Mrs. Leslie Lewis at (908) 233-1899 to discuss the job qualifications and salary. Because of our expansion to Mountainside, we have some openings in Grades 1-8, at the Westfield Campus. Call the School Office/Westfield at (908) 233-0484 to arrange for a school tour and interview. Check out your parish school, Holy Trinity Interparochial, “where everybody is somebody special”. |
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A weekend retreat for separated or divorced will be given on September 13, 14, 15 in Newton, NJ by a Franciscan retreat team. For more information, please call Fr. Tom Kelly, OFM (201) 531-0741 or Deacon Milt (973) 208-8430. |
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If you have a submission for the bulletin, please either fax it to the Parish Center (908) 317-5459 care of Rick Schmidt or e-mail it to rschmidt@sainthelen.org the Friday a week prior to when you would like it to be printed. Please keep in mind that space is limited every week so notifications should be limited to a short paragraph to allow more parishioners to have their events viewed by the community in this publication. Please include your name and phone number. Thank you. |
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Bulletin for the Week of August 11, 2002 |