Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 September 3, 2017 Page 1 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time T h i s We ek ' s Mass Intentions 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM 5:00PM Sunday, September 3, 2017 Mary Lacombe (Dr. Aida Jocson) Catherine Petrilli (Tina) Miriam Americo (Rachele Sannino) Mary Lee Marotta (Theresa Laudicina) For The Parishioners Monday, September 4, 2017 Labor Day Karl Albrecht (Loving Family) Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Paul Anthony Bono (Mom & Dad) Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Mary Camelo (Loving Daughter, Zena) Thursday, September 7, 2017 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 the baptism of your child. Baptisms will be held on the 2nd and 4th 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. Karl Albrecht (Special Friends) Friday, September 8, 2017 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary DeRiso & Ruocco Families (John & Joan DeRiso) Saturday, September 9, 2017 St. Peter Claver Joseph Flescher (Vincent & Susan Messina) Catherine Petrilli (Katarzyna Baj) Alberto Polvorosa (Susan Polvorosa) 5:00PM Lauri Girimonte, Florence Loquinato, Phyllis & Rocco Miranti, Kevin O Reilly, Margaret Pepe Sunday, September 10, :00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM George & Ann Papandrea Alexander LaRotonda (Arlene Pacchiano) Jean Bacotti (Jack Raia) DeCrescenzo, Gennaro & Tremont Families (Louis DeCrescenzo) 5:00PM For The Parishioners Please Note: The Rectory office will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 5th at. Sally Capoziello, Marge D Auria, Mary Ann D Angelo, Baby Christopher Brian Demmerle, Domenica DeVito, Virginia DiGangi, Mary Divers, Jean Fochetta, Francesca Gaudino, 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, Chrissie Tremblay, Paul Tremblay, Paul John Tremblay, Sr. Joanne Walters. Deceased: 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, September 29, The Altar Bread for this week is donated in memory of Catherine Petrilli, requested by Joe & Lorraine Trotta. GOOD SHEPHERD STATUE We would like to thank Carl Maione, who kept the statue this past week. Anyone interested in keeping the statue in their home and praying for vocations for one week should contact the Rectory.

2 September 3, 2017 Page 2 Upcoming Meetings St. Helen s Holy Name Society will hold their monthly meeting next Sunday, September 10th in Fr. Dooley Hall after the 8:00AM Mass. All men are invited. St. Helen s Rosary Society will hold their first meeting next Sunday, September 10th after the 9:30AM Mass. All women are invited. Come and see who we are and what we do! Alfonso Magliulo, a parishioner and Life Scout in Troop 139, is currently working on his Eagle Scout project. He will be collecting manufacturer coupons to donate to military families the weekend of September 30/October 1. No individual store coupons, and no on line coupons will be accepted only manufacturer coupons! Thank you in advance for your help! St. Helen s Ladies Bowling Are you interested? Never too young or too old! We bowl at Bowl 360, located on Rockaway Blvd., every Thursday morning. Our season starts September 14 th. For more information call Lorraine at St. Helen Catholic Academy Annual Faculty Car Wash! Saturday, September 9th (Rain Date: Saturday, September 16th) St. Helen Catholic Academy Parking Lot Adjacent to School 10:00AM 1:00PM $10.00 Per Car All proceeds to go towards Light Breakfast Included! enhancing our School s educational programs 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. 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. 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). Mondays 9:30-10:30AM: Mondays 10:45-11:45AM: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30AM: Wednesdays 10:00-11:00AM: Thursdays 9:30-10:30AM: Fridays 9:30-10:30AM: Fridays 10:30-11:30AM: Tai Chi with Elaine Fleischman Chair Aerobics with Charlie Roemer Movement Exercise with Millie Zumba with Elaine Movement Exercise with Millie Cardio Exercise with Dwayne Yoga with Charlie Roemer On Tuesday, September 5th at 10:30AM, the Center will be sponsoring a seminar given by Visiting Nurse Services on COPD and Asthma. Plan to be here for this important topic. On Thursday, September 7th at 10:30AM, the Center will be conducting a seminar on Nutrition, given by United Health Care. Plan to attend this very informative talk. On Tuesday, September 12th at 10:30AM, the Center will be conducting a seminar given by Broadway Health Care regarding Being Aware of Your Surroundings. All are invited to this informative program. On Thursday, September 14th and Tuesday, September 19th at 10:30AM, the Center will be conducting a session on Falls Prevention, given by Humana. Plan to attend this very informative talk. On Monday, September 25th at 10:30AM, the Center will be sponsoring a Nutrition Seminar, given by Queensboro Community College of Nursing. Plan to attend this very informative talk. On Tuesday, September 26th at 10:30AM, the Center will be presenting Jokersize with Howie. There will be exercise combined with jokes. All seniors are invited for a good time! For further information, contact Rosalie at

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4 September 3, 2017 Page 4 COLLECTION AT ALL MASSES SEPTEMBER 16/17 The St. Vincent de Paul Group will collect items for our U.S. Troops here and overseas. Please donate only items from the Wish List below (Other items may not be suitable for use by soldiers, or cannot be sent overseas.) The Wish List is from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Wounded Warrior Battalion in Bethesda, MD Baby Wipes, Baby Lotion Plastic Bags (Gal. Qt., & Sandwich) Body Powder (not too large) Q-Tips Hard Candy (Regular or sugar-free) Sanitary Pads, Tampons, Liners Clorox Wipes Schick Razors (no throw-aways) Coffee Shampoo & Conditioner Deodorant (Male & Female) Shaving Cream or Gel Dishwashing Liquid Soap (bars and pumps) Drink Mixes (Powdered) Sponges Eye Drops Tissues Foot Powder Toilet Paper Granola & Power Bars Trash Bags (large) Gum (Regular & Sugar-free) Tuna & Chicken in Cans (flip-top) Jerky (Beef & Turkey) Wash cloths Licorice Magazines (People/Sports) MONETARY Paper Towels DONATIONS are appreciated as shipping overseas costs $18 per box! Funds will also be used to buy gift cards for patients at a shopping facility near Walter Reed Hospital. If you wish, PLEASE add a card or personal note of encouragement and appreciation to send to the troops along with your donation! THANK YOU!

5 September 3, 2017 Page 5 Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa sponsored by St. Helen Rosary Ministry Thursday, October 19, 2017 Departing St. Helen s at 8:00AM Returning by 8:00PM $30.00 per person Fee includes: Coach bus transportation, lunch, donation to Shrine, driver's tip. Mass, tour of shrine, praying of Rosary. Visit the website at For more information, or to make a reservation call: Agnes Cummings New Family Religious Education Registration for Our program consists of Eight Religious Education grades: Kindergarten through 7 th Grade We are now registering children for the school year. You may pick up a registration form at the Religious Education Office located in the school building. The registration fee for forms received after 7/13/17 is $100 for one child, and $125 for two or more children in the same family. If the child was baptized at a Church other than St. Helen, you will need a copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate. If you do not have one available, you should contact the rectory of the Church where your child was baptized. It takes a couple of weeks to process a Baptismal Certificate at most parishes. Place your request now so your registration for our program will not be delayed. If you have any concerns or questions please contact us at Re-registration for those enrolled in the current year was sent home. 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. SEPTEMBER OCTOBER, 2017 Mornings of Preparation Required Before a Baptism: (All begin at the 11:00AM Mass and continue in the Msgr. McGinness Room) September 10 & 24 October 8 Schedule for Baptisms: (All begin at 2:00PM) September 10 & 24 October 8 & 22 Please call for more information and/or to schedule an appointment.