READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 6 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38 PRAYER BEFORE AN ELECTION

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ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO October 30, 2016 OUR SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS DAY VIGIL MASS WILL BE HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT 7:00 P.M. OUR SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS MASS TIMES WILL BE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 6:30 A.

1 ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO October 30, 2016 OUR SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS DAY VIGIL MASS WILL BE HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT 7:00 P.M. OUR SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS MASS TIMES WILL BE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 6:30 A.M. AND 8:15 A.M. READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 6 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38 With heartfelt thanks for your STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE October 22 & 23 Adults $12, Children $3.00 SECOND COLLECTION NOVEMBER 5 AND 6 FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR MILITARY SERVICES (see page 4) PRAYER BEFORE AN ELECTION Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community. We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty. We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender. We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom. We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. IN THE MILITARY Please pray for those serving in the military. Lord, protect our military as they sacrifice for us; bless them and their families for their continuing selflessness. Join us for DONUT SUNDAY November 6, in the Smith Building, following Mass! ANOINTING OF THE SICK We will celebrate the Anointing of the Sick at the 10:30 Mass on November 13. The Sacrament of the Sick is intended for those whose health of body, mind and spirit is impaired by sickness or age. If you feel you have a need, you are invited to be anointed as we celebrate this act of God's grace as a community of Christian believers. Anyone wishing to be anointed is encouraged to sit toward the front or in along the center aisle so Father can anoint you, but he will come to you wherever you are sitting. REMEMBER TO REFLECTION ON YOUR STEWARDSHIP FOR THE COMING YEAR AND RETURN YOUR INTENTION CARD How has my/our life changed in he past year? What have I/we gained and lost in terms of relationships, health, material and financial resources? What experiences, positive or negative, have I/we had that have led me/us to a deeper relationship with God? What are my/our priorities? How are they related to the mission that Jesus has entrusted to me/us? Am I / Are we doing all I/we can to nurture and grow and share the gifts I/we have been given?

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:00 a.m. Mary Louise Stefanic (Phil & Darlene Wetzel) 10:30 a.m. Charlie Maloney (Tootie Maloney & Family) MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 8:15 a.

m. Paul VanDeGrift (Family) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 8:15 Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 5:00 p.m. George J. & George E. Franks (Family) SUNDAY,NOVEMBER 6 8:00 a.m. Terry-Special Intention (Anonymous) 10:30 a.

" Mary Heider, our pastoral associate for liturgy and stewardship, recently completed an 11-day pilgrimage to Santiago and Fisterre, Spain.

org under Adults. Regal Cinemas Check out this powerful movie about a young woman who struggled with and took courage in her faith and who died in the shootings at Columbine High School in 1999.

2 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:00 a.m. Mary Louise Stefanic (Phil & Darlene Wetzel) 10:30 a.m. Charlie Maloney (Tootie Maloney & Family) MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 8:15 a.m. Bill Potts (Maryellen Van Degrift) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 6:30 a.m. For all deceased parishioners 8:15 a.m. Richard Wible-Birthday Remembrance (Joanne Wible) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 8:15 a.m. Pat Forsthoefel (Linda Forsthoefel Kenney) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 8:15 a.m. Paul VanDeGrift (Family) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 8:15 Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 5:00 p.m. George J. & George E. Franks (Family) SUNDAY,NOVEMBER 6 8:00 a.m. Terry-Special Intention (Anonymous) 10:30 a.m. Bill Potts (Bob & Joy Huelsman) MERCY MATTERS During the month of November, we highlight the spiritual work of mercy "pray for the living and the dead." Mary Heider, our pastoral associate for liturgy and stewardship, recently completed an 11-day pilgrimage to Santiago and Fisterre, Spain. She will present Mercy Matters: Pilgrimage and Praying for the Living and the Dead" at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 21. Call the rectory to register or do so via the parish website, under Adults. Regal Cinemas Check out this powerful movie about a young woman who struggled with and took courage in her faith and who died in the shootings at Columbine High School in LADIES BREAKFAST Each month, on the third Wednesday of the month, ladies of St. Helen meet at the Bob Evans (on the corner of Woodman and Linden) at 9:00 a.m. for breakfast. ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH ARE WELCOME! CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:00 a.m. Mass (Rosary at 7:30 a.m.)-fr. Satish Coffee and Conversation-HR 9:00-10:15 a.m. RCIA-SJN 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass-Fr. Joe Tedesco MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 Novena-CH 9:00 a.m. Legion of Mary-SJA 2:00 p.m. Solemnity of All Saints Mass-7:00 p.m. Vigil TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Solemnity of All Saints Mass 6:30 am & 8:00 am Rosary-BSC 9:00 a.m. Bible Study-SJN 9:00 a.m. Financial Peace University-SJN 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Book Club-SB 9:00 a.m. Centering Prayer-SJN 3:15 p.m. CtBS Meeting-SJA 7:00 p.m. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration-BSC 10:00 am Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception Church SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 5:00 p.m. Mass-Fr. Dave SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 8:00 Mass-Fr. Satish 10:30 Mass-Fr. Dave CH-Church HR-Helen Room SB-Smith Building GYM-School Gym SJN-St Julie Meeting Rm-1st fl. SJB-St Julie Meeting Rm-2nd fl. SJA-St Julie Dining Rm-1st fl. BSC-Blessed Sacrament Chapel ADVENT BY CANDLELIGHT Do you enjoy cooking? Does setting a table just right make you feel happy? How about making others feel at home? If any of these three sound like fun to you, your skills are needed for the ministry of Advent by Candlelight. We are looking for 10 hosts or cohost pairs to provide a beautiful setting and tasty treats for women as we gather to embrace the quiet beauty of Advent. The event is November 27 at 2:00pm, and this year, we will have an all-new theme and format. For more information or to sign up, visit advent-by-candlelight/ or contact Ellen Garmann in the parish offices.

ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO October 30, 2016 CREATION CARE TEAM Catholic Relief Services invites you to consider seven steps in your daily life to become a better steward of Earth s harvests.

Eating meat-free, even if only for a couple of days each week, puts less of a strain on Earth s resources and makes more food and water available for our human family.

This is the last sale we will have after Mass for 2016 so be sure to stock up! ST. HELEN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - SAVE THE DATE The St.

This year we will have 46 different vendors most of which are selling handmade items and we also have a few local direct sales vendors.

While you have the kids at the bazaar stop by the new Little Tykes Shop so they can do some Christmas shopping of their own.

3 ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO October 30, 2016 CREATION CARE TEAM Catholic Relief Services invites you to consider seven steps in your daily life to become a better steward of Earth s harvests. This week: Eat simply. It takes 8 times more water to produce 1 pound of beef than to produce 1 pound of soybeans. Eating meat-free, even if only for a couple of days each week, puts less of a strain on Earth s resources and makes more food and water available for our human family. What is your favorite meatless meal recipe? FAIR TRADE ITEMS FOR SALE NOVEMBER 6TH Stop by the Fair Trade table during coffee and donuts in the Smith Building next Sunday! This is the last sale we will have after Mass for 2016 so be sure to stock up! ST. HELEN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - SAVE THE DATE The St. Helen PTO Christmas Bazaar will be Saturday, December 3 rd from 9 AM until 3:30 PM. We are happy to announcement that the bazaar is sold out! This year we will have 46 different vendors most of which are selling handmade items and we also have a few local direct sales vendors. Santa will be stopping by the bazaar again this year so bring your kids and camera for a free visit and picture. While you have the kids at the bazaar stop by the new Little Tykes Shop so they can do some Christmas shopping of their own. The kitchen will be serving cabbage rolls and a variety of lunch items from 11 AM 2 PM. If you have helped with the bazaar in the past and would like to help again please contact Amy Comer at amycomer@sbcglobal.net. Welcome into our Parish Family Chase Cathcart Christine & Bill Dardis Ricki & Nu Schiessler Louis & Laremcia Appiah-Kubi Maura Phillips Judy Furlong Our Parish Family Andrew Thomas Adams, son of Jeremy & Laura Stella Marie Garcher, daughter of Paul & Ashley Liam Bernard McCloskey, son of Mark & Maria Welcome sweet little ones, to the body of the Body of Christ! MERCY CORNER Our featured Corporal Work of Mercy for October is Bury the dead Learn about Bereavement Support groups in the Dayton area so that you can recommend them to those who might need them. Offer to provide cookies or other baked goods for a funeral or for a bereavement support meeting. Our featured Spiritual Work of Mercy for October is Bear wrongs patiently. If you didn t mean to be a pain in the neck to someone, admit that you were and apologize. Our Colossians Virtue for October is Peace Peace: Being calm inside; freedom from disturbance, war or violence Scripture: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 THANK YOU A big thank you to my St. Helen Family for all your good thoughts, prayers, visits, and cards. My back surgery was a success and I m on the mend. Thanks be to God and you! Darlene Wetzel We Remember Our Deceased John Draves October 14, 2016 David Vonderheide October 24, 2016 Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them REMEMBER WHEN? Remember last year when Pope Francis visited the U.S. and we participated in the Food for All: Be Multiplied campaign as a spiritual bouquet for him? St. Helen parishioners pledged to donate 4059 items to our Thanksgiving food collection. Your response was heartwarming and filled our St. Vincent food pantry shelves, as well as providing food for hungry children in Riverside, Dayton, and Beavercreek. Let s keep the momentum going in this Year of Mercy! Watch the bulletin in coming weeks for information about the 2016 Thanksgiving food collection!

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR MILITARY SERVICES (AMS) TAKEN UP EVERY THREE YEARS Next weekend our parish will take up the Collection for

The AMS relies solely on private donors in support of its mission, Serving Those Who Serve and its ministry to provide the same pastoral care and services to Catholics serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, enrolled in U.

4 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR MILITARY SERVICES (AMS) TAKEN UP EVERY THREE YEARS Next weekend our parish will take up the Collection for the Archdiocese for Military Services USA. The AMS relies solely on private donors in support of its mission, Serving Those Who Serve and its ministry to provide the same pastoral care and services to Catholics serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, enrolled in U.S. Military Academies, undergoing treatment at any of the 153 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, working in civilian jobs for the federal government beyond U. S. borders, and the families of those populations. While the salaries and retirement of Catholic military chaplains are paid for by the U.S. Government, the AMS receives no funding from government or the military for its programs. Please be as generous as you can for this collection. We know the Fall time period includes multiple second collections and simply ask that you share as your means allow. Thank you!

This is the 24th year this outstanding group of Catholic parishes and Protestant churches have collaborated with the Greater Dayton Area Habitat for Humanity to provide affordable housing in our area.

5 JESUS WAS A CARPENTER... CATCH THE BUILDING SPIRIT DEDICATION OF ANOTHER FINE HOME! On September 17th the Catch the Building Spirit organization completed the dedication of another quality home for a local family in need. This is the 24th year this outstanding group of Catholic parishes and Protestant churches have collaborated with the Greater Dayton Area Habitat for Humanity to provide affordable housing in our area. This year s house was built for the Lewis family in Trotwood, with the Lewis family moving into their new home immediately after the dedication ceremony. See the story board in the back of church to get a good look at the finished product and see the progress of the build. This effort is made possible by your donations to CtBS thank you very much for your support! To learn more about CtBS, go to catchthebuildingspirit.org OR contact St. Helen parishioner Dave Groendyk. We look forward to your support next year when we celebrate our 25 years of volunteering with another house-build! WHO AM I TO JUDGE? Truth, Mercy, and a Vibrant Faith in a Secular Culture Please join us for an evening with Dr. Edward Sri on November 9, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. at Incarnation Catholic Church. This presentation is geared towards anyone striving to evangelize and share their faith in our secular culture. Dr. Sri is a theologian, author, and well-known Catholic speaker. He brings his down to earth, real workd experience in ministry, Catholic education, and as a father of seven. His presentation is titles Who am I to Judge? Truth, Mercy, and a Vibrant Faith in a Secular Culture. No registration is required. Please join us and invite your family and friends to this free evening of faith & fellowship. SANTA NEEDS YOU! and so does the Christmas Bazaar Bake Sale It s not too early to start baking and freezing items to donate to this year s Christmas Bazaar. We re looking for homemade cookies, breads, brownies, cupcakes, and other sweet treats to sell at the baked goods table on Saturday, December 2. Single-layer decorated cakes, fudge, and Rice Krispie treats are always popular as well. We d love to have a batch or two of whatever your specialty is. All items should be well wrapped and clearly labeled to make selection easier for our shoppers! Donations should be dropped off in the breezeway outside St. Helen School office on Friday, December 1. Please support St. Helen School PTO by baking/ donating to this event. It can t be a success without your help! Contact Latasha Blake Hubbard at lbhubb17@yahoo.com or Jackie Skiple at jskiple@sthelenschl.org if you have any questions. ST. BRIGID HOLIDAY BAZAAR Sat., Nov. 5, 2016 from 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., St. Brigid Parish Activity Center/School, 312 Fairground Rd., Xenia. Free admission. Bazaar features: craft vendors, homemade baked goods and candies, holiday décor, silent auctions, raffles and a Santa's Attic with new and used items. Lunch featuring homemade soups will be served. Info (937) CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL FREEDOM PLAYERS PERFORM MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS Carroll High School Freedom Players will present the play Meet Me In St. Louis on November 4th, 5th, and 6th. Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company and written by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Sally Benson. This comedy in three acts was written during a time that actually occurred: the World s Fair of 1904 in St. Louis. This play is about the misadventures of four sisters and their well-to -do father, Mr. Smith. He is faced with a huge business deal that would move them all to New York. But Rose, the eldest, and her three sisters make it their job to try and stop it, for if they leave, they ll miss the fair! Sunday, November 6 th is a luncheon with entertainment before the performance. The World s Fair themed menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, apple crisp, salads, St. Louis oatmeal cookies and more! Reserved seating is required for lunch. Reserve your ticket today at Tickets can be purchased online, at the school office, or at the door. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students and senior citizens. Children 5 and under are free. Luncheon Tickets (which includes admission to the play) are $16 for adults, $13 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for children. A table of 8 guests will cost $115. What: Carroll s Fall Play Meet Me In St. Louis Where: Carroll High School Gymnasium, 4524 Linden Avenue, Dayton, OH When: Friday November 4 at 8 pm th Saturday November 5 at 8 pm th Sunday November 6 at 2 pm (Luncheon at 12:30 pm) th

ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO October 30, 2016 SUBSTITUTE POSITION The St. Helen Extended Care Program, our before and after school program for students of St.

The position pays $10/hour, requires a background check/fingerprinting, completion of the Child Protection Class, and you must be at least age 18 with a high school diploma or GED.

6 ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO October 30, 2016 SUBSTITUTE POSITION The St. Helen Extended Care Program, our before and after school program for students of St. Helen, is seeking substitute workers for our morning and/or afternoon program. Possible hours are from 6:40 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday when school is in session. The position pays $10/hour, requires a background check/fingerprinting, completion of the Child Protection Class, and you must be at least age 18 with a high school diploma or GED. If interested, please contact Julie Hunt at ext. 143 or jhunt@sthelenschl.org. WOMEN'S MORNING OF REFLECTION: Join us on on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 for a Morning of Reflection. The Theme will be "The Transformation of Love through Years: Come grow old with me; the best is yet to be from Amoris Laetitia (Ch. 4; Love In Marriage) by Pope Francis. We will have the All Saint's Day Mass in the Day Chapel at St. Charles Borromeo Church, a spiritual reflection and social time, concluding at noon. Confession will be available. To reserve Babysitting for your children please contact Karen at or for further information, Barbette at Regnum Christi women are hostessing this wonderful opportunity for all women. CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL S ACTION APPALACHIA Action Appalachia is an annual service program, formed by Carroll High School s seniors, to provide aid for the Campton Center in Kentucky. This year s seniors are collecting clothing for infants, children, and women, as well as for men and teens; gently used toys as well as brand new toys for Christmas gifts. These donations are vital to the community of Campton, which has no relief organizations such as Salvation Army or Goodwill to meet its needs. There is also a great need for canned soups and canned meats such as soups, cereal, tuna, peanut butter and Vienna sausage. You can bring your donations to the Carroll High School loading dock (located on the west side of the building) or in the case of extenuating circumstances; you can also arrange to have them picked up at your home by calling Carroll at extension 316 and leave a message for Mrs. Cathy Jackson or send an to: cjackson@carrollhs.org The deadline for all donations is Friday, November 11 th. Thank you for your support for this most needy project!

READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 20 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 20 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO November 13, 2016 CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CCHD) Please Give Generously on Collection Week: November 21-22, 2015 In announcing the upcoming Year of Mercy,