St. Helena s Church. April 8, 2018 PARISH STAFF

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1 St. Helena s Church 602 PHILADELPHIA PIKE, BELLEFONTE, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (302) FAX: (302) PARISH STAFF PASTOR: Monsignor Stanley J. Russell, V.F. In Residence Rev. Edward J. Fahey DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Hummy Pennell DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST Mr. Joseph Louden SUNDAY MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm (except Easter Vigil) Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00am DAILY MASSES Monday, Wednesday, Saturday: 9:00am Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:00am and 9:00am PARISH SECRETARY Mrs. Elena Cuthbertson x106 RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Mon-Thus, 8am to 2pm Fri, 8am-Noon PARISH RECEPTIONIST Ms. Leslie Savage x100 BUSINESS MANAGER Mr. Paul Penna (302) Ext. 102 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Mrs. Dorothy Medeiros Director, x104 PARISH COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mr. Andrew Dunn x106 PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mr. Joe Newdeck x106 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Mr. Raymond Cobb Grand Knight Christopher Council # RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION): Saturday: 3:30-4:30pm Other times by appointment. Room of Reconciliation (Confession) is located in the rear of the church on the Blessed Mother s side. BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS: Call the Rectory to register April 8, 2018 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

2 April 8, 2018 Sunday of Divine Mercy We hear in today s Gospel the first appearance of Jesus, The Risen Lord, to His apostles on the first Easter Night. Although all the doors and windows of the upper room (where they had the Last Supper) were closed, The Risen Lord passed through and appeared to them. The Apostles may have feared what Jesus would say to them because they had run away when He needed them. Peter had even denied knowing Him three times. But Jesus said Shalom - peace be with you. He forgave their sins and then sent the Holy Spirit upon them and empowered them to bring forgiveness to others. Thomas the Apostle was not there for that first appearance. When the others told Thomas, he said he would not believe until he put his fingers into the nail marks and his hand into his side. On the Sunday after Easter, Jesus again appeared to the Apostles and immediately called Thomas to come and touch His Risen Body. Thomas and we make our act of faith and love: My Lord and My God! Please pray for those preparing to receive the Risen Christ in First Communion and for those preparing to receive the Holy Spirit in Confirmation. Our prayers are with you that your minds and hearts may be opened to the Lord. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET TODAY, Sunday, April 8, the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy will be prayed in the church from 10:15am to 10:30am. Join us in celebration and recognition of our Lord s greatest gift His Mercy. Many THANKS to Fr. William who has celebrated so many 7 am Masses (daily and Sunday) for a number of years. Our prayers and good wishes go with him as he continues priestly ministry in northern New York. Since Fr. William has left our area and since it is becoming more difficult to find priests to help our parish and since the number of folks attending 7am daily Mass has declined, we will no longer have 7am Mass celebrated on Monday and Wednesday. Holy Rosary has 7am Mass on these days. IHM has 6:30am daily Mass every day ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Disciples of Christ, Witnesses of Faith The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal will be conducted in parishes throughout the diocese next weekend. Once a year, Our Bishop asks each of us to make a commitment to support the work of diocesan programs and ministries that provide services that no one parish can offer on its own. You gift helps bring Christ to those who seek His presence-the poor, the sick, the distressed, our children and our elderly. As parishioners of St. Helena s, we are proud to be part of the Church of Wilmington. As members of the diocese, it is important of each of us to serve others by sharing our resources. Just as we are one in Christ, we are also one with other parishes and with our diocese. Our parish target is $62,000. Your financial support of the Appeal also provides funding for our parish since monies collected above our target will be returned for our own ministry needs. Please give prayerful consideration to you resources and the needs of those served by the Appeal. Kindly decide ahead of time the contribution you wish to make this year and come to church next week prepared to complete your pledge to offer your support. PLEASE HELP US! Our Finance Council is very concerned that many parishioners may not realize the serious financial situation of our parish. We are running a deficit of about $40,000. Last year we appealed for folks to increase their giving in the Offertory Collection. The initial response was encouraging but seems to have dropped off. In order to cut costs we will soon be closing our Convent building. We need some folks who will help bring the Eucharist to the sick at home or nursing homes. If you are willing to be prepared for this ministry, please call the Rectory. The Offertory Collection for the weekend of 3/25 was $5, and the on-line collection was $1, for a total of $7, Thank you! Page 1 311

3 WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, April 7 5:00 pm(sr) People of the Parish Sunday, April 8 7:00 am(sr) Maryann and Leonard Kelleher 9:00 am(wk) Dominick Amoroso 11:00 am(sr) Francis Fedena Monday, April 9 7:00am No 7:00 am Mass 9:00am(SR) Anthony and Carmen Vignola Tuesday, April 10 7:00am(DV) 9:00am(SR) Mamie Connolly Wednesday, April 11 7:00am -No 7:00 am Mass 9:00am(SR) Mary Fiorentino Thursday, April 12 7:00am (SR) 9:00am (WK) John Dusik, Sr. Friday, April 13 7:00am (Cap) Holy Souls in Purgatory 9:00am(SR) Stanley J. Russell, Sr. Saturday, April 14 9:00 am(sr) Holy Souls in Purgatory 5:00pm(SR) Michael Dwyer Sunday, April 15 7:00 am(sr) The Deceased Members of the Lutcavage/Blaska Family 9:00 am(wk) Phyllis Davis 11:00 am(sr) The People of the Parish PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our members meet in the Convent. Meetings begin with recitation of the Chaplet of Mercy or the Rosary. Members and create shawls and other items which are blessed and brought to many in need of comfort. Materials are given freely and items can be made at home. Joining our dedicated ministry will make your life even more meaningful. Call Carmela on for more information or for questions about inclement weather. Our Lost and Found Box is located in the Front Vestibule of Church near the Handicapped Restroom RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RELIGIOUS ED classes resume tomorrow night (MONDAY) at 6:30pm. I hope you all enjoyed your Easter Break First Eucharist CHILD ONLY meeting is Wed, April 11, in the second grade classroom. This meeting will be finished and the children may be picked up at the classroom at 8pm. YOUTH GROUP meets TONIGHT (Sunday) in the new Religious Education Office upstairs at 7 pm. We will be making final plans for our Faux Drive in Movie Night. YOUTH GROUP: presents our faux DRIVE IN MOVIE: CARS on Saturday, April 14, at 6:30pm in Masci Hall. This is for all families to come and enjoy a night together. Cost of admission is $5 a family. Snacks/water/sodas will be available to purchase from our Drive-In Cantina. All proceeds help the Youth Group with their expenses. If you are interested in coming, hpennell@sainthelenas.org A Fond and Heartfelt Goodbye to Kathy Quinn On behalf of the Religious Education catechists, students and parents, we want to wish you well as you leave the hallowed halls of the Rectory as the Parish Secretary and begin the next chapter of your life a much deserved retirement. I am not sure if people know the impact Kathy Quinn has had on parish life. For 28 years she served in whatever capacity was needed! She was a faithful and devoted secretary of the Religious Education Office for many years, but then was asked to split time to help St. Helena s School when they needed a receptionist. After sharing those two positions, she was again asked to relocate to the rectory to take over the parish calendar and weekly bulletin along with other duties. Few people can bounce around as much as Kathy did and still manage a smile! True to her nature, Kathy is retiring from working for St. Helena s Parish BUT she will continue to serve St. Helena s in all of her volunteer endeavors (baking cakes). So when you see Kathy around the campus or in the Church, please thank her for everything she has done for us and wish she and Randy a Fun-Filled RETIREMENT! Good Luck Kathy (but I will NOT say good-bye)! Hummy Page 2 311

4 Please Pray For Our Sick Parishioners Anne Ambagis, Ruth Bower, Charles Brumbaugh, Joan Callaghan, Joseph Campanella, Jean Capodanno, Debbie Cole, Tony Cutrona, Patricia Darmanin, Jayne Davenport, Bob Davis, Julia Davis, Michael Dunning, Gerri Episcopo, Sara Garrison, Levi & Ellie Jernigan, Ella Kirksey, Jack Kramer, James Lafferty, Sue McLaughlin, Edward Mebs, Gay Meriggi, Dan Moley, Dora Pacitti, Fr. Roy Pollard, Terri Reed, Dorothy Rich, Helen Rupnicki, Joseph Sacher, Kathleen Schauber, Irma Shock, Caitlin Soper, Frank Sullivan, George Theiss, William Thomas, Catherine Thomson, James Whisker, Ann Wilson, Cindy Zych TODAY BREAKFAST BUFFET 8:00AM TO 12:45PM $9/Adults ~ $4/Children under 12 Our Buffet is NEXT SUNDAY, May 13 A Sock-Hop Breakfast Buffet! Leave the cooking to our Breakfast Crew for an all you care to eat Buffet on the 2 nd Sunday of the month (except August). Each month we cook up a full buffet of breakfast faire, add a special dish or two and serve it up in a warm and festive atmosphere. For questions/reserve a table for 6 or more, please contact Nancy Cobb [ or Natiesmom@me.com]. Future 2 nd Sundays are: June 10, July 8, Aug 13, September 9, October 14 and December 9. PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY There are six key principles of Catholic social teaching. Each week there will be a synopsis of each principle. **Dignity of the Human Person: all people are reflection of the image of God, and thus all human life, at all stages from conception through death, is sacred. The basic dignity that each person possesses comes from God: therefore, all discrimination is wrong. People take precedence over things and structures. Systems are meant to serve people, not vice versa. Blessings upon the Knights of Columbus Christopher Council for their generous donation to St. Helena s Parish Social Ministry. THURSDAY NIGHT BINGO We need people to serve food, sell Bingo materials and monitor games. Or try your hand at playing Bingo! Just show up! (18 or older) To volunteer or for more info, call Doors open on at 5:30pm for food. WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, April 8 2 nd Collection: Maintenance & Repair 8:00 am Breakfast Buffet Masci Hall 11:00am Child. Liturgy/Word-Church Monday, April 9 5:30 pm Youth Choir Church 6:30 pm Rel Ed classes-school 7:00 pm Young At Heart Crafts- Convent Tuesday, April 10 7:00pm Finance Council -Rectory Wednesday April 11 7:00 pm P.C. Exec. Mtg- Rectory 7:00pm Prayer Shawl- Convent Thursday, April 12 5:30pm Bingo-Masci Hall 7:30pm Adult Choir-Church Saturday, April 14 6:30pm Youth Group Drive-in-Masci Hall MUSIC MINISTRY Are you interested in piano or organ lessons? Our very own music director, Joe Louden is offering limited slots for future students. Joe may be reached at or by jlouden@ursuline.org TIME FOR SPRING TRAINING! RESERVE YOUR PHILLIES TICKETS NOW! St. Helena s has reserved rows 2-6 in Section 308 for the game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased for only $20 per seat, and $10 will be donated to our Social Ministry for every ticket purchased! To reserve tickets, send an with your name, phone number, address and the number of tickets you would like: JimClark.StHelenas@verizon.net. NEW THIS YEAR: If you don t want to drive, join our friends from Holy Rosary on their bus trip to the same game! They ll be sitting in Section 208, so just Jim Clark at the above address for more information. Page 3-311

5 CARNIVAL NEWS! Monday, April 30 through Saturday, May 5 JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED, FAMILY-FRIENDLY CARNIVAL! The BOOK NOOK needs your gently used books (NO TEXT BOOKS, PLEASE). Please drop off on the Rectory porch. CARNIVAL ADMISSIONS: Ages 12 & under are FREE! (must be accompanied by an adult) Ages 60 & over are FREE! MEGA-PASS holders are FREE! Nightly admission for ages is $5 OR buy a WEEKLY ADMISSION pass for $10 in advance/$15 at the gate SPREAD THE WORD! SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! PURCHASE YOUR MEGA- PASSES AND WEEKLY ADMISSION PASSES IN ADVANCE AND SAVE $5!!! Remember, MEGAS are good for unlimited rides all week AND FREE ADMISSION TO CARNIVAL! ADVANCE WEEKLY ADMISSION PASSES, ADVANCE RIDE TICKETS AND MEGA-PASSES WILL BE SOLD AFTER ALL THE WEEKEND MASSES AND WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE RECTORY CARNIVAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL SUE OR DOUG GARRETT, WE NEED YOU! YOUR EFFORTS MAKE THE CARNIVAL A SUCCESS! IT S FUN! PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY! I WANT TO WORK AT THE CARNIVAL: NAME AGE (IF UNDER 20) PHONE# AVAILABLE: MONDAY, 4/30 TUESDAY, 5/1 WEDNESDAY, 5/2 THURSDAY, 5/3 FRIDAY, 5/4 SATURDAY, 5/5 WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR SET UP: SATURDAY, 4/28 SUNDAY, 4/29 AFTER CARNIVAL CLEANUP: SUNDAY, 5/6 PLEASE DROP OFF AT THE RECTORY OR PUT IN THE COLLECTION BASKET Page 4 31

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