Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 October 29, 2017 Page 1 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time T h i s We e k ' s Mass Intentions 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM 5:00PM Sunday, October 29, 2017 Andrew & Raffaela Battiloro (Loving Family) Helen Meshak (Longo Family) Francesca DiMaria (Loving Family) Jean Bacotti (Scelfo Family) For The Parishioners Monday, October 30, 2017 Phyllis Laino (Loving Family) Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Joseph Corrado (Loving Family) 7:30PM Vigil Mass Enzo Sannino (Vita & Paul) New Families: All are welcome to St. Helen Parish, and are asked to please register at the Rectory during office hours. Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Rectory to register for thendbaptismth of your child. Baptisms will be held on the 2 and 4 Sunday of the month (no Baptisms during Lent). Sacrament of Confession: Saturdays 12:30PM to 1:30PM. Weekdays: 15 minutes prior to the Mass. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples should contact the Rectory at least one year in advance of the desired date. Please call for an appointment for the initial interview. Communion Calls: Please call the Rectory to arrange for one of the priests to bring Holy Communion to a sick person who is confined to home due to a serious illness. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: Anyone who expects to be hospitalized (or in an emergency) and wishes the Anointing of the Sick, should call the Rectory. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 All Saints Day 7:30PM Victor Mario Salas (Vincenza & Pat Novara) Philip Digristina (Vita & Paul) Thursday, November 2, 2017 All Souls Day 7:30PM Edward & Angelina Weltick (Loving Family) Mass For All Souls Daylight Savings Time Ends Next Sunday, November 5th! Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour next Saturday evening before bed! Friday, November 3, 2017 St. Martin de Porres Romeo Marasigan (Kathleen Cabrera) Saturday, November 4, 2017 St. Charles Borromeo For All Souls (Marina Coraci) Frank & Giuseppe Scaturro (Caterina) Concetta Tricarico (Josephine Massino) 5:00PM Jean Bacotti, Gussie Caratozzolo, Jason Elgin, Anna Santacroce, Angelina Villano Sunday, November 5, :00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM 5:00PM George & Ann Papandrea Joan Egan (St. Helen Rosarians) Mary Ann Corozzo (Loving Family) Giuseppe Moscatiello (Elvira Moscatiello) For The Parishioners Sally Capoziello, Shang Cheng, Marge D Auria, Mary Ann D Angelo, Baby Christopher Brian Demmerle, Domenica DeVito, Virginia DiGangi, Richard H. Dimler, Mary Divers, Jean Fochetta, John Joseph Gleeson, John Pierce Gleeson, Christine Healy, Thomas Healy, Maria Hernandez, Elizabeth Isolano, Keri & Baby Tristan, James Leung, Thomas & Patricia Lipari, William J. Litt, Cindy Maione, Angela Ottomanelli-Hubbs, Michael Palermo, Sebastian Panasci, Santo Pantina, Joseph Questore, Mary Romano, Bill Sangirardi, John Secreti, Patrick Smith, Michael Tamburo, Chrissie Tremblay, Paul Tremblay, Paul John Tremblay, Sr. Mariet Varban, Sr. Joanne Walters. Deceased: Dino Aquilano, Anthony J. Pulgrano The Altar Bread & Wine for this week is donated in memory of Theresa Tavella, requested by St. Helen s Sunshine Club. Rosary for Peace New Place, New Time The Rosary for Peace, sponsored by the Saint Helen Secular Franciscan Fraternity, takes place in the Church at 6:30PM every Wednesday. The group prays for our Blessed Mother s intercession to end violence (both domestic and civil) and the persecution of Christians throughout the world. All parishioners are invited to join us. We welcome anyone willing to lead a decade of the Rosary in a language other than English. St. Helen s Purgatorial Society Mass All parishioners have the opportunity to enroll the names of loved ones in the Purgatorial Society. The Purgatorial Society Mass will be held on the last Friday of each month. The offering to be enrolled in the Purgatorial Society is $120 per name (a total of 12 Masses for one year will be said for your loved one). Aside from listing one name, a husband and wife together, or a family name is also acceptable. Having a Purgatorial Society is wonderful way of living out the Scriptures and will be a relief for those who desire to have their loved ones remembered with prayers all year long at God s Altar. Please stop in at the Rectory if you are interested in having a loved one enrolled in the Purgatorial Society. The next Purgatorial Society Mass will be held Friday, November 24, 2017.

2 October 29, 2017 Page 2 Of Crying Babies and Cry Babies Recently, I had someone in my office who asked me what she should do in the event that her child begins to cry in church. I shrugged, and realized that s what babies do; I suggested maybe walk around with the child or go into the foyer of the Church where the child can have a cry. I quickly realized, she was asking only because of the stares and grimaces of those sitting around her when the child became unruly. Let us put this into perspective! I spent nine years studying for the priesthood. Nine years of sitting in a chapel never hearing the sound of a child s voice. On family day, the Seminary Chapel would be filled with Seminarian s families and the sound of all sorts of voices. The sounds of children chattering, dropping books and babies crying was heard only once a year! The fact of the matter is, that is what children do! Children become agitated, they cry, they crawl around, play with books and make noise. I believe this situation is not something to be overly concerned about. Of crying babies might I suggest: if your child becomes upset you know your child best. If it is an out of the ordinary crying or agitation, maybe a little walking around will help them. The foyer of the church, although not sound proof, will greatly reduce the sound and permit your child to walk around or have it out. There are speakers in the foyer which will allow you to hear the Mass and, of course, the doors are made of glass, permitting you to see Mass. This may be especially necessary during homily time as it is the only part of the Mass that can not be followed by using a book. Also, if a child needs to use the bathroom, that child should always be accompanied by a parent! What I do believe needs more attention and needs to be addressed, is the chatter of adults, who, before Mass, find it necessary to discuss everything from what is happening in the neighborhood to what s on sale at the supermarket. The chatter and conversations of adults before Mass sometimes reaches a fever pitch, and is more offensive and unsettling than the occasional child who, to no fault of their own, cries out for attention. Interestingly, I have found that the adults who are cry babies about crying babies are the same individuals who find it necessary to have long, loud conversations before Mass begins! That, my friends needs to stop! Fr. Colamaria CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES HOWARD BEACH SENIOR CENTER The Center is located at Cross Bay Blvd., across from Stop N Shop on Cross Bay Blvd. Seniors aged 60 and older are invited to become members. Activities and services are offered Monday-Friday from to 4:00PM. Every day delicious and nutritious full, hot lunches are catered by Russo s on the Bay ($2 donation requested). For further information, contact Rosalie at

3 October 29, 2017 Page 3 The Order of Franciscans Secular meet on the 3rd Saturday of every month in St. Helen s Rectory after the 9AM Mass. Come and learn more about the Franciscan way of life. Can You Spare A Pair? Socktober is once again here! Please consider contributing some socks (and underwear) for the men at the St. Anthony Shelter in the Bronx. You may leave them in the box in the vestibule of the Church. Thank you. Catholics Care Hurricane Relief From the Diocese of Brooklyn Calling Volunteers to Help Hurricane Victims in Houston, Texas! People in the Houston area were devastated by Hurricane Harvey, a deadly category 4 storm that caused catastrophic flooding and damage. DeSales Media Group is organizing a mission trip to Houston to help hurricane victims. The volunteer project to clean out homes for repair will take place between November 12 and November 18, and will require a refundable deposit of $300 to secure the airfare. If you would like to help, please send an to catholicscare@desalesmedia.org, visit our website at or call us at Policies Regarding Infant Baptism at St. Helen Parish Parents seeking Baptism for their children who live within the territory of St. Helen Parish are asked to register as members of the parish before requesting an initial interview for Baptism. Registration is easily done at the parish office anytime during business hours. Parents seeking Baptism for their children who live outside the territory of St. Helen Parish are asked to obtain a letter from the parish in which they live authorizing the Baptism to take place at St. Helen. Initial meetings with parents seeking Baptism for their children will normally take place on the second Wednesday of each month from 7:00 9:00PM and on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30AM 12:30PM. NOVEMBER DECEMBER, 2017 Mornings of Preparation Required Before a Baptism: (All begin at the 11:00AM Mass and continue in the Msgr. McGinness Room) November 12 & 26 December 10 Schedule for Baptisms: (All begin at 2:00PM) November 12 & 26 December 10 Please call for more information and/or to schedule an appointment. HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM Do you have a family member that is 60+ years old and needs a hot meal each day? The Southwest Queens Home Delivered Meals Program can assist you! Eligibility Requirements for Home Delivered Meals: Must be 60 years of age or older Is unable to attend a senior center for a meal Is unable to prepare meals Does not have anyone else to rely on to prepare meals Can live safely at home if services are provided The Southwest Queens Home Delivered Meals Program is located at st Avenue, Ozone Park, NY. For further information call

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5 October 29, 2017 Page 5 Thanksgiving 2017 Food Collection for the Needy NEXT WEEKEND: NOVEMBER 4TH & 5TH! ITEMS REQUESTED: Breakfast Cereal, Instant Oatmeal Crackers and Cookies in Boxes Fruits & Vegetables (canned or plastic) Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa Fruit Juices (Boxes, Plastic Bottles or Cans) Granola Bars Pasta in Boxes Pasta Sauce in Cans or Plastic Jars Peanut Butter & Jelly in Plastic Jars Powdered Milk Rice (White, Rice-A-Roni) Rice Cakes Soups of Any Kind Tuna, Ham, Chicken (Canned) Gift Cards from local Supermarkets Cash & Checks Envelopes will be provided at the doors of the Church for monetary donations. Thank you for your generosity! Sponsored By: St. Helen s St. Vincent de Paul Group Thanksgiving 2015