ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO January 29, 2017 FEAST OF ST. BLAISE AND BLESSING OF THE THROATS Next Friday is the Feast of St. Blaise. There will be two opportunities for those who wish to receive the blessing of throats at our Masses this week. Because we do not have Mass at the parish on Friday, the blessing of throats will take place at the all school Mass on Thursday, February 2, at 8:15. We will also offer the blessing of throats after the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, February 4. 2017 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL (CMA) Next weekend is Commitment Weekend for the 2017 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Please join with Catholics in every parish throughout our archdiocese who are Providing a Path through local, Catholic ministries for people right here in our communities. These ministries depend on our help each year! You can mail your pledge card or bring it to Mass next weekend. Thank you! READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 5 Isaiah 58:7-10 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16 With heartfelt thanks for your STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE January 21 & 22 Adults $17,748.45 Children $5.00 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 NEXT SUNDAY IN THE SMITH BUILDING FOLLOWING MASS FOR COFFEE & DONUT SUNDAY! FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Next Friday, February 3rd, is First Friday and our parish day of Eucharistic Adoration. Adoration begins at 10 AM in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and closes from 5-6 p.m. with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Any questions or to sign up and commit for a specific time, please call 426-9954. All are invited to also attend First Friday Mass at Immaculate Conception followed by Rosary and Benediction. HENRY POPLAWSKI S HOUSE FOR SALE Upon his passing in 2015, longtime parishioner Henry Poplawski generously donated his residence at 726 Silverleaf Drive to St. Helen Parish. After legal processes were completed, the Parish took possession of the property in the Fall of 2016 and is now placing property on the market for sale, with proceeds going to the Parish. If you are interested in the property please contact St Helen Business Manager, Don Reimer at 254-6233 or don.reimer@sthelenparish.org for details.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 8:00 a.m. Enrique Lievano (Luz Lievano) 10:30 a.m. Pauline Hewitt (Elaine Monell) MONDAY, JANUARY 30 8:15 a.m. For all service members TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 8:15 a.m. Santina Tarlano (Paul Tarlano) WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8:15 a.m. Bill Dillon (Staff of St. Helen) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 8:15 a.m. For the unemployed FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 8:15 Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 5:00 p.m. David Vonderheide (Donna Hilgeford) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 8:00 a.m. Alicia Agudelo (Luz Lievano) 10:30 a.m. James, Susan, and Lydia Monell (Elaine Monell) FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FEBRUARY 5TH IN THE SMITH BUILDING DURING COFFEE AND DONUTS! REMEMBER: If you know of anyone who is ill or in the hospital, please call the office (254-6233) or email mel.mcwilliams@sthelenparish.org. Because of privacy regulations, we are not automatically called when people from our parish are admitted to area hospitals. Please keep the office notified so we can contact them and minister to their needs. CALENDAR OF EVENTS MONDAY, JANUARY 30 Novena-CH 9:00 a.m. TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 Rosary-BSC 9:00 a.m. Bible Study-SJN 9:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Centering Prayer-SJN 3:15 p.m. SVdP Meeting-SB 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 All School Mass with Blessing of Throats -8:15 a.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration-BSC 10:00 a.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 5:00 p.m. Mass-Fr. Satish with Blessing of Throats after Mass SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 8:00 a.m. Mass-Fr. Satish 10:30 a.m. Fr. Satish 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 SPRING CHICKEN DINNER The 2017 Spring Senior Dinner preparation is beginning. Please join us Feb 1 at 6 PM in the Helen room. This dinner is a way for our 80 and better parishioners to get together and network and for all participants to find multigenerational connection within our St Helen community. Please contact Ann Huber at 937-903-2176 if you have any questions. This presentation will be held at Immaculate Conception
ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO January 29, 2017 THE CHURCH OF MERCY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Part 7: Demolishing the Idols What does Pope Francis teach are the consequences of thinking only of ourselves and placing ourselves at the center? What consequences does Pope Francis see in that the culture of waste tends to become a commin mentality that infects everyone? Why does Pope Francis say the Christian cannot coexist with the spirit of the world? Part 8, The Culture of Good How does Pope Francis distinguish the behavior between overeducated Christians and courageous Christians? What does Pope Francis mean when he says that the home provided by the Missionaries of the Homeless Shelter is a mutual gift? What does Pope Francis say is the responsibility of the Christian community toward refugees? Why does Pope Francis stress the importance of the word solidarity? What does Pope Francis mean when he says that true mercy demands that the poor find the way to be poor no longer? Part 9, Mary, Mother of Evangelization How does Pope Francis call us to practice in our own lives Mary s practice of listening with attention, acceptance, and availability to God? What does Pope Francis mean when he says that what took place most singularly in the Virgin Mary also takes place within us, spiritually, when we receive the word of God with a sincere heart and out it into practice? According to Pope Francis, in what ways did Mary also carry the cross? What does Pope Francis mean when he says that we see in Mary that humility and tenderness are not virtues of the weak but of the strong, who need not treat others poorly in order to feel important themselves? Catholic Youth Summer Camp is Ohio s one and one week-long, residential high adventure camp for students entering grades 6-12. Activities typically include: jet skis, water tubing, paintball, blobbing, high ropes, archery tag, zip lining, rock climbing, giant swing, mountain boarding and more! CYSC offers a truly catholic and safe environment with daily catechesis that awakens faith and builds missionary disciples. A week at camp includes daily Mass, adoration, reconciliation, small group conversations, worship, service and authentic community. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is giving $100 towards every family interested in registering. Promo: CINCINNATI2017 Go to www.cysc.com for more information and to register. There are only 150 middle school spots left! Live the Adventure. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram!
ST. HELEN CHURCH RIVERSIDE, OHIO January 29, 2017 CREATION CARE TEAM 10 Things in Your Home Linked to Climate Change. #4: CAR: Driving around in your car is a major cause of global warming. Your car releases around 24 pounds of carbon dioxide for every gallon of gas your car uses. In 2015, drivers in the United States burned 140.42 billion gallons of gasoline. That is the equivalent to 3.3 trillion pounds of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere. (www.eia.gov) How can you cut down on your driving? ST. ANTHONY CLASS OF 1968 REUNION We are currently trying to locate members of the St. Anthony class if 1968 to see if you would be interested in a 50 year class reunion. Please contact us at staclassof68@aol.com. WOMEN'S MORNING OF REFLECTION Join us on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 for a Morning of Reflection. The theme will be "You are my forever love: Husbands and Wives, Mary and Joseph, and Imitation of Our Lady." We will have 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 433-2783 or for further information, Barbette at 293-1438. MAINTENANCE WORKER / GROUNDS KEEPER St. Helen Parish is seeking a self-motivated person as a Maintenance Worker and Grounds Keeper. This is a full time position with benefits, reporting to the maintenance supervisor. Duties include general building maintenance, painting, grounds maintenance, and general repair, and other maintenance related tasks as assigned. Work hours are daytime, Monday through Friday with periodic evening and weekend hours as needed. Submit resume by February 3 to Don Reimer, Business Manager, don.reimer@sthelenparish.org St. Helen Parish, 605 Granville Place, Riverside, OH 45431. Any inquiries can be sent to mosterfeld@sthelenschl.org. CREDIT UNION NEWS If your Fall season involves new car shopping, then start your quest at the St. Helen Federal Credit Union. We have new car rates that start as low as 2.49% APR for 36 months. And late model used cars start at 2.99% APR. Don t go through the run around with dealer finances, get pre-approval through us for your shopping ease. We also offer Debt Consolidation to help get finances back in order and a Quick Cash for Cleanup---up to $7000 for those short-term needs. Applications for all our loans are available at the Credit Union or on-line at www.sthelenfederalcreditunion.com. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR H.S. GRADUATING FEMALES The Dayton Catholic Women s Club Scholarship, in conjunction with The Dayton Foundation, was established in 2010 to assist graduating high school women of the Roman Catholic faith wishing to further their studies at an accredited technical school, junior college, community college or four-year college/university. Applicants must be women graduating from high school, who are active members of a Dayton area Roman Catholic Church, and who demonstrate financial need. The 2017 application can be found at Daytonfoundation.org/Scholars. Go to ScholarshipConnect Then scroll to the bottom and click on Get Started, Search for DCWC Scholarship link for the requirements. Deadline for applications is March 10, 2017 at 4:00. If you have any questions or need assistance go to scholarships@daytonfoundation.org or call (937) 225-9955. REMINDER: JUST 2 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!