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May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday
May 15, 2016
Web Site: www.sainthelena-centersquare.net Email: [email protected]
Fax: 610-275-7610 School Phone: 610-279-3345
1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422
Phone: 610-275-7711
Pentecost Sunday
2016
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May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday
PARISH STAFF Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Nicolo Parochial Vicar: Rev. George J. Szparagowski, II Parochial Vicar: Rev. Tadeusz Gorka Parish Deacon: Deacon A. Kenneth Belanger School Principal: Sr. Cathe Shoulberg, RSM Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Madeleine Fitzgerald Business Manager: Ms. Cathy Neugebauer Facilites Director: Mr. Vince Thompson Parish Administrative Asst: Gina Malony, Stephanie Donley School Secretary: Mrs. Phyllis Cissone Director of Youth/Young Adults/Adults: Mr. Kurt Zampier
MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, & 11:00 AM Weekdays: Mon - Sat 9:00 AM St. Theresa Chapel Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 PM Holy Day: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, & 12:15 PM
DEVOTIONS IN THE ST. THERESA CHAPEL Most Holy Rosary: Mon - Sat 8:25 AM Adoration: Mon. - Fri. 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00 PM Mondays
CHAPEL HOURS: The St. Theresa Chapel is open Monday through Friday from 6:15 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; and Sunday from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated the second Sunday of each month after the 11:00 AM Mass. Please stop by the Parish Office for information on scheduling Baptism for your child. Pre-Jordan classes are required for parents and optional for godparents and are usually offered the first Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Education Center. Call to register for class. Letters of eligibility are due at the Parish Office before a date can be confirmed for Baptism. MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months prior to your desired wedding date. The Archdiocese requires that all couples attend Pre-Cana class. Please contact Rob & Lena Gelenberg at [email protected] or 610-292-8359 for class information and registration. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office. RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION: Saturdays 4:00 - 4:30 PM in the Church or any time upon request. Call the Parish Office for an appointment.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(closed for lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
Parish Mission Statement
One Family
United as members of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, we
are committed, as ONE FAMILY, to be messengers of God’s love and
presence in the world, and to welcome and invite others to become part
of this family and this mission.
One Heart
Called by our Baptism to a life of service in the Lord, we are committed,
with ONE HEART, to live in charity, practice the works of mercy, and
work for peace and justice.
One Faith
Strengthened by God’s Word and nourished by His Sacraments, we are
committed, in ONE FAITH, to promote lives of learning, living, and
proclaiming the Gospel message, as we continue to grow in the
knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of all that embodies these
awe-inspiring truths.
“TITHING IS GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING”
“Take full ownership in your parish. Tithing is a way to do that. Thank you for tithing.” Msgr. Nicolo “I was taught as a child that everything we have and hope to be comes from God. Therefore, it is my pleasure to tithe and give something back.”
Parishioner
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NIC NOTES
Dear Parishioners,
Today is Pentecost Sunday. It is the birthday of the Church. It is a day that the Holy Spirit came down upon our Blessed Mother and the Disciples of Jesus and
filled them with the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. As the Holy Spirit came down upon them as in tongues of fire with a mighty wind and loud noise, they then went out and proclaimed Jesus to everyone. Everyone who heard them, although they did not all speak the same lan-guage, understood them. They understood be-cause of the power of the Holy Spirit. The Apos-tles and Disciples of Jesus, who were timid and afraid and hid because of the fear of the Jews, now went out and proclaimed God's word. My prayer for our Parish this Pentecost is that each and every one of us, who has also re-ceived the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit, be on fire for the Lord. And like the first Pentecost, we would be fearless in proclaiming Jesus to everyone we meet first and foremost by our lives and then by our words. I ask you this day, Pentecost, to make it a point to invite family members and friends who may have fallen away from the practice of the faith to come to Mass with you. I also ask you not to give up on that invitation, if you have re-ceived a polite decline. Pray and invite them over and over and over again. Just like on the first Pentecost, God does wondrous things through his instruments. On the first Pentecost it was the Apostles and Disciples. Today we are Christ's instruments. Invite! Invite! Invite! I also ask you on this day, Pentecost, to invite neighbors and acquaintances who have no church affiliation to come to Mass with you. They most likely would need some assistance in following our Liturgy, especially if they came from a non-liturgical church. It could be as easy as showing them and assisting them with a mis-salette in the church. Statistics show that many people have not been invited by someone they know to come to church with them. Often asked these people of why you don't go to church they say no one has
Mass Intentions
for the Week
MON, May 16 9:00 AM Dick Fretz Req. by Albert Iannozzi & Barbara
Fusco
TUE, May 17 9:00 AM James & Margaret Kelly Req. by Madeline & Gene Goldpaint
WED, May 18 Saint John I
9:00 AM Mary Toal Req. by Anita DiFulvio
THU, May 19 9:00 AM William Cole
Req. by the Yaghooty Family
FRI, May 20 St. Bernardine of Siena
9:00 AM Dick Fretz
Req. by Mary Ann McCloskey
SAT, May 21 Saint Christopher Magallanes
9:00 AM For all living & deceased members of the St. Theresa Guild
Msgr. Nicolo celebrates Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation for the People of Saint Helena Parish.
Pray For Our Deceased
Please remember in your prayers all of our deceased Parishioners including Jim Brogan and Bill Lacon.
Love and Prayers, Msgr. Nicolo
ever invited me. Let us be an instrument of Christ in the world inviting and welcoming others to be part of our wonderful church. It is absolutely necessary that as a family of believers we be welcoming to everyone who comes to the doors of our Church. It can be as easy as a warm smile and a nod of the head. Happy Birthday! Today is the Birthday of the Church!
May God, through the intercession of St. Helena,
bless us.
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Pray For Our Sick
Please pray for these and all our Military personnel: Pvt. Mathew Loggins, Sgt. Ross Gallagher, Lt. Bert Geis, Capt. Rimas Radzius, Maj. Michael Magee, Lt. Col. Michael Dehner, Sgt. David Gentner, Sgt. David Carlson, PO3 Elizabeth Fenerty, Capt. Kevin Maguire, 1st Lt. Steven Zahuranec, Maj. Pamela DiPatrizo, Capt. Karl Van Haute, Capt. Christopher Jones, Cpl. Angelo Pastella, 1st Lt Andrew B. Gray, Maj. Nathan Edwards, Lt. Brian Asman, 2nd Lt. Timothy Fallon, SSgt. Joshua Wartchow, Capt. David Collins, Lt. Joseph Pawke, Lt. Daniel Neverosky, Ryan Calef, and Pvt. Brian D. Quinn.
Memorials for the Week of May 15, 2016
The Sanctuary Candle in the Church burns this week in honor of Mary Uccelletti at the request of the family.
The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel burns this week in memory of John Roth at the request of Bill and Donna Matoney.
Bread and Wine this week is in memory of Joan Gilman at the request of the St. Hele-na Counters.
KEN’S CACHE
Kudos to John Schieve, Michele Gerstemeier and the Stephen Ministry team who spent many hours preparing for the Stephen Ministry Workshop held in the Social and Recreation Center on Saturday. Thanks also to Msgr. Nicolo who welcomed Laura Warner-Gilmer, our Stephen Minister presenter for the day and the attendees. Many thanks also to the volunteers who prepared and served the snacks and food for the attendees. We heard many say that this was a “first class” program and the food was excellent. All told, we had over 25 different Christian de-nominations with approximately 100 attendees participate in three sessions that lasted from 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM. It was a revealing sight to see so many individuals re-spond to our call to come together to hear how one or-ganization has developed a program which trains lay peo-ple to bring Jesus and his love and forgiveness to people dealing with a loss of a job, good health, a home, a loved one or a myriad of other issues. Here at St. Helena we have been blessed with 12 individuals who began our program over two years ago. It is a minimum two year commitment be a Stephen Minister and 9 ministers have continued their ministry. Even after serving, former minis-ters have discussed how the training they received has helped them in their subsequent lives and we are grateful for their service. We will see how the congregations who attended work out the direction they feel called after this session and look forward to working with them and our own program in the future.
God Bless You,
Deacon Ken
Please keep in your prayers our sick, home-bound, & those in healthcare facilities including: Patrick Banicki, Patricia McCarthy, Marge Brady, Phyllis Donofrio, Joseph Sortino, Tony Bello, Sr. Mary Sharon, Sr. Joan Schroeder OP, Charles Courtney, Albert Lewullis, Mary Ellen Kraft, Phyl-lis Galanti, Matthew McNamee, Miguel de Castro, Sandy McIlvaine, Anne Pullicino, Elizabeth Fos-ter, Sue Eason, Cathy McMenamin, Baby Soren Zimmerman, Al Hirsch, Elizabeth Manjardi, Rosa Maria Santos, Ann Buckley, Katie Lartigue, David O’Brien, Therese Schapers, Sister Julia Toto, Vin-cent Scaramuzzo, Jen McAlary, Michelle Young, Anthony Greco, Mike Hudson, Mary McDonnell, Rebecca Levis, Jenny Amiot, Michelle Maher, Drew Donovan, Kaytie O’Hara, Aubrey Fells, Cynthia Rossi, Baby Skey Nicole Butler, Frank Devito, Edwina Krol Smith, Al Smith, Savannah Mae Merlini, Charles Thomas Nentwig, Carol D’Antonio, Fion Welch, Jason Taylor, Regina Zaleski, Mary Kretsch, Robert Souders, Peter McVeigh and Michael J. Ciaccio, Sr.
Pray For Our Military
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Invites You on a Pilgrimage
to Italy
For the Jubilee Year of Mercy and Blessed Mother Teresa’s Canonization
September 1 - September 10, 2016
Ten Day Pilgrimage Includes:
Round trip airfare Ground transportation in Italy Hotel accommodations Selected meals Canonization of Blessed Mother
Teresa Private tour of Saint Peter’s Basilica A visit to the tomb of Saint Padre Pio Walking tour of major Roman attractions, histor-
ic landmarks and much more!
Registration is due May 27th
For more information visit http://archphila.org/#events
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CELEBRANT 5:00 PM Fr. Szparagowski 7:30 AM** Mercedarian Friar 9:00 AM Msgr. Nicolo with Deacon Ken 11:00 AM Fr. Szparagowski **Holy Communion offered under both Species.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION 5:00 PM J. Smith, T. Smith, A. Schmalbach, R. Ryan, J. Coyle 7:30 AM M. Valle, J. Treml, A. Walker, J. Walker, J. Oberlies 9:00 AM A. Perkinson, T. Perkinson, A. Nolen, D. Nolen 11:00 AM L. Ianello, S. Ianello, J. McLaughlin, B. Aquino, D. Galanti
LECTORS AND MUSIC 5:00 PM Kain Organ/Cantor 7:30 AM McCloskey Organ/Cantor 9:00 AM Mooney, Nyman Contemporary 11:00 AM Heleniak, Heleniak Adult Choir
ALTAR SERVERS 5:00 PM Kihm, Kennedy, Kobar, Kushnerick 7:30 AM Lacca, Lafond, Lunney 9:00 AM Krumenacker, Krumenacker, Lau, Lynch 11:00 AM Howard, Jackson, Janssen, Kelly
PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEEK OF MAY 15, 2016
SUNDAY, May 15
Pick Up Stocks Pound Cakes: After All Masses - Narthex
John Shapiro Superheroes 5K Sign Up: After All Masses - Narthex
High School Presentation: 11:00 AM Mass - Church
High School Youth Group Meeting: 6:00 PM - Parish Meeting Room
MONDAY, May 16
SHS Art Gallery Viewing: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Cafeteria
TUESDAY, May 17
SHS Art Gallery Viewing: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Cafeteria
Stephen Ministry: 7:00 PM - Counting Room
WEDNESDAY, May 18
SHS Art Gallery Viewing: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Cafeteria
Spring Arts Festival: 7:00 PM - Social and Recre-ation Center
THURSDAY, May 19
4th Grade Brownies: 6:00 PM - Cafeteria
Scripture Study: 7:00 PM - Parish Meeting Room
FRIDAY, May 20
Communion & Liberation: 8:00 PM - Parish Meeting Room
SATURDAY, May 21
Men’s Fellowship Group: 7:00 AM - Parish Meet-ing Room
Malvern Retreat Registration: After 5:00 PM Mass - Narthex
SUNDAY, May 22
Mass of the Anointing: 11:00 AM Mass - Church
Malvern Retreat Registration: After All Masses - Narthex
Girl Scout Picnic: After 11:00 AM Mass - Grotto Area
Stubenville Pre-Trip Meeting: 6:00 PM - Parish Meeting Room
CYO High School Volleyball Game: 6:30 PM - So-cial and Recreation Center
MINISTRIES
SCHEDULED
FOR MAY 21 - MAY 22
Encounter Christ at Malvern Retreat House
In these challenging times, when the hearts and souls of men are being sorely tried, the value and timeliness of a sacred retreat is recognized. Today, a passionate absorp-tion of external things like money power, and greed will lead to a moral break down. In a place the Mal-vern Retreat House you will find the solace that you desire and need.
St. Helena is sponsoring a men’s weekend retreat on the weekend of June 3rd. For information, con-tact tom perkinson473 @gmail.com or [email protected].
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CATHE’S CORNER
Remember the ‘80’s and MTV? Well the SHS chorus knows all about it! On April 22
nd, 23
rd
and 24th, our annual Dinner Theater revealed
the top hits and videos of the 80’s! You can tell by these pictures, these performers did an out-standing job of reminiscing to the music of the 80’s! Our children brought great joy to the esti-mated 325 people entertained over this three day period!
With love and God’s blessings, Sister Cathe
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Registration is now open for the
4th Annual Superheroes 5K
in memory of our very own John Shapiro
Saturday, June 11, 2016
8:30 AM - 1 mile run/walk
9:00 AM - 5K
10:00 AM - Fun Run (kids 6 and under)
Race starts and finishes at Saint Helena
Register at johshapirosuperheroes.org
Sponsorship opportunities available!
Last year, we had over 900 registered individu-als participating and raised over $30,000 to
benefit local children battling cancer!
To learn more about how you can be a Su-
perhero, please contact:
Colleen Corace Connor 610-457-2747
Ann Winkowski 484-410-3454
Time sensitive so please contact one of us ASAP if interested!
MADELEINE’S MESSAGE It seems unbelievable that another PREP year has come to a close. I would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to our amazing teachers, volunteers, parents, grandparents, and stu-dents who bring so much joy and enthusiasm each week to Saint Helena PREP. The joyful presence of students each week was one of the most visible signs of the Body of Christ in Ac-tion. It is no easy task for families to make the sacrifice of time and travel to get to weekly classes, and yet each year we are so proud of the excellent attendance of our students. This year we had twenty four students with perfect attendance. Two of our eighth grade graduates had perfect attendance for eight years. A big shout out for Mairead McCool and Grace Diebold and their parents for the award. We pray you all have a blessed summer. As we told our students at the closing PREP Pray-er Service and May Procession, “We never take a vacation from God.” We feel confident that you, our parents, will nurture our PREP stu-dents’ faith over the summer through Mass, prayer, and good works. Registration is Tuesday September 6, 2016. Classes start Tuesday September 13, 2016.
Have a great week!
Madeleine
SENIOR CLUB TRIP
St. Helena Senior Club is sponsor-ing a bus trip to the American Mu-sic Theater in Lancaster, PA called the “2016 MORNING SHOW BUNDLE.” On October 5, 2016, the show is Crooners, a musical celebration of icon-ic singers such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Bing Crosby, and Rosemary Clooney, along with current singers such as Michael Buble and Harry Connick, Jr. A buffet lunch at the Golden Corral will be after the show. The December 14, 2016 show is Winter Wonderland with a buffet lunch to follow at Shady Maple.
The price for both shows is $150.00, which includes taxes, gratuity, and bus driver’s tip. For information, or to reserve a seat, contact Mary McKenna at 610/275.0121.
Anointing of the Sick
Sunday, May 22, at the 11:00 AM Mass, we will be offering the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Those, who wish to be anointed, are asked to please
sign-in at one of the tables in the Narthex before Mass, and an usher will escort you to the re-served pews.
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Youth & Young Adult Ministry News
High School Youth Group
Meets This Sunday All 8th Graders Welcome Too!
Sunday, May 15
High School Seniors Celebration Freddy Hill Farms, Lansdale 6-8 PM
$5/person
C’mon out for a great night and see what fun places we’re planning on
going this summer!
Register Today
VBS Summer 2016
Pick up a form on the Youth &
Young Adult Table
55 Kids Already Signed Up!!!
Who: Kids in Kindergar ten thru 5th Grade
(2016-2017 School Year)
Where: Saint Helena Education Center
When: August 8-12, 2016 Time: 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Cost: $30/par ticipant
In this Olympics/Sports themed program, Leaders
and Children will be inspired to set Goals & Aim for
a commitment to excellence in their Catholic faith.
Questions? Contact Kurt Zampier at (610) 930-0349 or kzampi-
Where is the Youth &
Young Adult Table?
Both the Registration
& Volunteer Forms can be
found at this table in the
Narthex.
Young Adult Group
This group is for Men & Women in their 20s and 30s. Whether single, dating or married...all are welcome!
May Event
Bowling Night
Tuesday, May 17
7-9 PM
$10/person
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Garden Club
The Garden Club maintains various
flower beds on the church campus
grounds. We are asking for your help
in keeping our gardens looking beautiful. Maybe a fami-
ly or church ministry group could “adopt” one of the gar-
dens to upkeep during the spring, summer and fall
months. The gardens need to be weeded weekly and wa-
tered in areas where there is not a sprinkler system. The
areas available to “adopt” are:
If you are interested in helping, contact Theresa Smith at
215/646.7637 or email at [email protected].
Two large
plots in front
of church
Front and
side of bell
tower
Eight urns at
church
Blessed
Mother Stat-
ue and area
behind statue
Front and
side of infor-
mation cen-
ter
Left side of
Church in-
cluding hy-
drangea
Front of Em-
press Room
Hedges in
front of Rec-
tory
Father Hig-
gins’ Grave
and Church
sign on
Route 202
School -
Front of Li-
brary
School -
Front left
side includ-
ing planters
School -
Front right
side includ-
ing planters
Islands in
school park-
ing lot
Berm
Front of
Convent
Row of crepe
myrtles near
Grotto
Please join us for
the Annual Saint
Helena School
Art Show!
Adult only wine and cheese
Reception - Tuesday, May 17th
from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The gallery is open for viewing on May 16th, 17th,
and 18th from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM -
2:30 PM
***To attend the reception or stop in and view the
gallery, you must enter through the
SOCIAL AND RECREATION CENTER DOORS***
And don’t forget our Spring Arts
Festival on Wednesday, May 18th at
7:00 PM
Calling all Cantors and Singers
The Saint Helena Music Ministry is offering a Cantor/Choir Summer Session for young sing-ers - 6th grade through college age. One day per week (to be determined) in the evening from July 11 through August 21. The session will end with the group singing at Mass on Au-gust 20th at 5:00 PM and August 21st at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The youth will learn skills for cantoring, proper vocal intonation, group singing, and reading choral music. Youth instrumentalists are also invited to audition for participation. Instrumen-talists should have sufficient mastery of their instrument to perform simple selections. Vaca-tion absences can be accommodated.
If interested, please call Mrs. Platco at 610/ 505.3038.
WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEKEND
Enjoy a fun relaxing way to meet new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy Saint Mary by-the-Sea Retreat House at Cape May Point!
The Women’s Wellness Weekend, on June 3rd - June 5th, hosted by The Sister of Saint Jo-seph, offers a range of workshops for physical, emotional, and spiritual well being. This year’s workshops include aromatherapy, art, line dancing and meditation. The cost for the week-end is $395 and includes room, meals, work-shops, and evening socials.
Visit our website for more in-formation http://ssjphila.org/new/support-our-mission-2/events or call 1/800.482.6510.
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We Remember And we gratefully acknowledge the following families who so thoughtfully asked that donations in memory of their loved one be sent to St. Helena Church. We ask that you please keep them in your prayers:
James Adams, John Botto, Mary Ellen Brogan, Dr. Elwin S. Carlin, Audrey F. Crause, Harry DeFazio, Ann Kelly, Jennie Dinardo, Michael Frawley, Nicholas Grant, Ann Gerlach, Eugene P. Kenworthy Sr., Peter J. Kelly, Sr., Orville Johnson, John S. Maguire, Jane O’Doherty, Lucille Mazur, Grace Migliarese, George T. McCool, Jean P. McQuade, Dorothy Nicolo, Thomas Oakes, Matilda M. Schoppet, Mary Ellen Sullivan, Gertrude Usher, Virginia Valentine, Louise Vanelli, Jean Vereb, Mary C. & Raymond F. Uccelletti, Sr., Margaret Wright, Carmen Pagliaro, Dottie Monastra, William Curran, Shawn Henry, Jack Gambone, Gasper Butera, Helen Borkowski, Mary Ryan, Edward Garbacz, John Cantarini, Dave Landers, Joseph Nicolo, Sr., Ron Miles, Harold Rodgers, Marge Fitzpatrick, Mildred Dulin, Candida Barone, Stanley Lentz, Sr., Walter P. Piecyk, Henry Orzechowski, Gasper Sclafani, Rose Trombetta, Brad Souders, Peter Nicolo, Joseph Yaccarino, Irene Koziol, Frances Lavin, Anna Silvaggio, Vincent J. Petrone, Stanely Toscani, Rita Rego, Charles Halfpenny, Sr.,Gerard Geisel, Carol Piskai, Stephen Imms, Betty Haly, Ed Sciarra, Ralph Martino, Thomas Keane, Mary Russo, Marlin Souders, William Guerrini, William Schmitz, Jr., Andy Ortlieb, Nicola Rocco, Richard Duszak, Salvatore Giuffrida, Harry Neff, Sr., Ronald Lattanze, Katherine Roth, Maria Begley, Peggy Guerrini, Daniel Staffieri, Norma Leuallen, John Frawley, Rae Bordo, Veronica Graff, Thomas Yuengling, Francis Nolan, Thomas Swan, Dixie Katrina, Anna Marie Esposito, and Karen DeGennaro, Catherine Murphy, Rita Curran, Ann Yaccarino, Tom Gaasche, Catherine Swanick, Agnes Dougherty, Vera Lentz, Marg Agresti, James Frawley, Suzanne Bottinger, Jack Fitzpatrick, Antoinette Cannon, Harvey Kreitzer, Nancy Cavan, Theresa Tomczak, John Barry, Nicholas Machion, Daniel Begley, Joseph Monastra, Catherine Frawley, Rev. John T. Coates, Linda Taormina Kuhn, Dorena Colonnello, Marian Curran, Alexander Piermani, III, Kathleen DePietro, Francis Zuest, Joseph O’Hara, Steve Bacino, Phyllis D’Amico, Emil Bilinski, Carol Mignogna, Edward Stimmler , Marie Neff, Joan Schmitz, Yolanda Marinari, and Deacon Donald Kretsch.
The following people made bequests in their will to Saint Helena Church. Please remember them in prayer as well.
Vivian Becker, Alice P. Devlin, Mary E. Flanagan, Hon. Robert W. Honeyman, Concetta Marchesani, Mary Ellen Sullivan, Laura E. Wisniewski, Estelle Noska, Elizabeth Ann Quillinan, Jean Stock, Lawrence Marinari, Catherine Frawley, Mary Rosciola, Marian Curran, Charles Loeper, Rev. John Coates, and Kathleen Schoemaker.
Bequests Would you like to remember Saint Helena in your will? Ask your attorney to include such words as these in your will: “I give, devise, or bequeath to Saint Helena Church, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 for its general purposes all (or state a fraction or percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, whether real or personal.” OR “I give to Saint Helena Church, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 ($ X.00 ) to be used for the general purpos-es of Saint Helena Parish.”
Hearing Assistance During Mass
Our new hearing assist system is fully opera-tional and receivers are available. Please see one of our ushers and he will be happy to as-sist you. After Mass, please remember to return the de-vice to one of our ushers.
Welcome to the newest members of our parish
family!
Charlotte Elizabeth Bartynski,
Daughter of David Bartynski and Keri
Dolbow
Faith Elizabeth Humay, Daughter
of Jonathan Humay and Beth
Cunningham
Theodore Stanley Boemio, Son of
Robert Boemio and Catherine
Shillington
Alayna Michelle Burke, Daughter
of Paul Burke and Melani Gomes
Connor Walsh DeOrzio, Son of
Ronald DeOrzio and Julia Walsh
Francesca Susan Gebert, Daugh-
ter of Christopher Gebert and Jaclyn
Borelli
Molly Elizabeth Henry, Daughter
of Christopher Henry and Katie
Shubert
Taylor Anne Jones, Daughter of
Christopher Jones and Jacqueline
Mitchell
Timothy Jacob Pilong, Son of
Christopher Pilong and Melissa Smith
Samuel Bennett Tedesco, Son of
Daniele Tedesco and Margaret
Carroll
Blake Christopher Graybehl, Son
of Andrew Graybehl and Stacy
Trefaller
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1. A sound like the blowing of a
violent ________ came from heaven.
2. They saw what seemed to be tongues of ________.
3. All of them were filled with the Holy ________.
4. They began to ________ in other tongues as the Spirit ena-
bled them. 5. Peter stood up and spoke to
the ________ of people
FINAL ANSWER: All of these events took place on the day of
________.
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STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENT
MINISTRY / ORGANIZATION CONTACT PERSON PHONE NO. E-MAIL / WORK NO
Adoration Agnes Ferrara 215-699-6128 Art & Environment Theresa Smith 215-646-7636 [email protected] Basketball: Adult & Young Adult Mike O’Brien 610-247-3570 [email protected] Bereavement Ministry Michele Gerstemeier 610-584-0862 [email protected] Catering/Empress Room Joe Paravati 610-666-8112 [email protected] Chapel Reposers Jack Greenleaf 610-292-9606 [email protected] Collection Counters Denise Janick 610-733-1968 [email protected] Karen Wurtenberg 610-322-5951 [email protected] Communion and Liberation Rebecca Cherico 484-231-8807 [email protected] Community of Disciples Jo-Ann Belanger 610-279-8042 [email protected] Cross Talk Dorothy Barry 610-275-3689 [email protected] Discovering/Following Christ Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected] Divine Mercy Chaplet Barbara Souders 215-646-3437 [email protected] Divorce Healing Program Gina Malony 610-275-7711 [email protected] Ecumenical Activities Coordinators Tim & MaryAnne Seiders 215-699-6993 [email protected] Evangelization Ministry Jo-Ann Belanger 610-279-8042 [email protected] Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Msgr. Nicolo 610-275-7711 [email protected] Church Jim Pinciotti 610-275-9813 [email protected] Mercy Suburban Hospital Fr. Szparagowski 610-275-7711 [email protected] Nursing Home/Private Visit Parish Office 610 275-7711 [email protected] Home Visit Jim McLaughlin 610-587-6186 [email protected] Facilities Committee Anthony Taormina 610-256-0886 [email protected] Finance Council Msgr. Nicolo 610-275-7711 [email protected] Fundraising Nick Semchuk 610-275-7711 [email protected] Garden Club Theresa Smith 215-646-7636 [email protected] Greeters Herb Mace 610-275-2297 [email protected] Home & School Association Patti Mack 215-646-4443 [email protected] Hospitality Gina Malony 610-275-7711 [email protected] Knights of Columbus Tony Gallagher 215-970-6878 [email protected] Ladies of Helena Theresa Smith 215-646-7636 [email protected] Lectors Pat Lorenzo 215 653-0987 [email protected] Lending Library Donna Matoney 610-275-7711 [email protected] Liturgical Dance Dana Leeds 215-661-2878 [email protected] Men’s Fellowship Group Joe Bushner 484-684-6118 [email protected] Mommy & Me Kim Durski 215-699-6898 [email protected] Music Ministry Cheryl Platco 610-505-3038 [email protected] or Adult Choir Cheryl Platco 610-505-3038 215-652-7507 Bells Cheryl Platco 610-505-3038 [email protected] Cantors (Scheduling) Jim Siewert 610-277-6265 [email protected] Children’s Chimes Natalie Perez 610-639-3932 [email protected] Contemporary Music Ensemble Dick Lentz 215-822-6751 [email protected] School Chorus Jennifer Lau 610-279-3345 [email protected] New Beginnings II Rita Kurek 610-279-5897 [email protected] Parish Nurse Program Terry Shomberg, R.N. 215-699-5024 [email protected] Parish Pastoral Council Msgr. Nicolo 610-275-7711 [email protected] Parish Youth & Young Adult Ministries St. Helena School Sr. Cathe Shoulberg 610-279-3345 [email protected] Parish Religious Ed. Program (PREP) Madeleine Fitzgerald 610-277-3573 [email protected] High School Youth Group Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected] Young Adult Group Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected] Children’s Liturgy of the Word Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected] Altar Servers Becky Bushner 484-684-6118 [email protected] Youth Lectors Angela Walker 215-628-2797 [email protected] CYO / Community Service Corps Susan Hughes 610-279-5564 [email protected] CYO / Sports - President Bill Dion 610-277-0326 [email protected] CYO / Sports - Athletic Director Matt Brogan 215-514-5233 [email protected] Brownies / Girl Scouts Susan Hughes 610-279-5564 [email protected] Cub / Boy Scouts Shawn Connaghan 215-643-3365 [email protected] Vacation Bible School Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected] Photography Club Theresa Smith 215-646-7636 [email protected] Prayer Shawl Ministry Sr. Francis Reinhardt, O.S.F. 610-279-1804 Pre Cana Team Lena & Rob Gelenberg 610-292-8359 [email protected]
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May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Please remember….In order to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and
Matrimony; or, to be granted Letters of Eligibility for sponsorship at Baptism or Confirmation, or to have the priest give you a personal recommendation, it is necessary that you be registered in the parish and practicing your faith. Please call the Parish Office for an appointment if you need to register.
If you move, change your phone number or e-mail address, please notify the Parish Office so our records can be brought current. Parish Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Monday through Friday (closed 12 to 1 PM).
WELCOME TO SAINT HELENA PARISH
We are glad you decided to celebrate with our Parish Family. If you have recently moved into the parish area and would like to register as a parishioner, please fill in the information below and place the form in the collection basket. Someone from the Parish Office will call you. You are also welcome to call the Parish Office at 610-275-7711 if you have questions.
Please be sure to visit our Parish website at www.sainthelena-centersquare.net NAME: ________________ ADDRESS: __________
CITY: ______________ STATE/ZIP: PHONE #: _____ CELL: _____________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________
MINISTRY / ORGANIZATION CONTACT PERSON PHONE NO. E-MAIL / WORK NO
Pre-Jordan Team Kathy Petz 610-270-0216 [email protected] Prison Ministry Ray Van Haute 215-641-0356 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Deacon Ken Belanger 610-279-8042 [email protected] Respect Life Activities Bill Bogle 610-272-1106 [email protected] Scripture Study Deacon Ken Belanger 610-279-8042 [email protected] Senior Citizens Club Frank DeVito 215-699-4133 [email protected] Serving Our Community—SOC Micki Burns 267-240-3264 [email protected] Spiritual Direction Carol Jensen 610-277-4833 [email protected] St. Anne Sewing Club Theresa Smith 215-646-7636 [email protected] St. Martha Cleaners Marlene Jeffreys 610-804-2840 [email protected]. Stephen Ministry Deacon Ken Belanger 610-279-8042 [email protected] Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected] Time & Talent Coordinator Joe Walker 215-628-2797 [email protected] Tithing Coordinators Elaine & Vince Thompson 610-277-5814 [email protected]
Ushers Herb Mace 610-275-2297 [email protected] Wedding Rehearsal Coordinators Cindy Lejman 610-275-7711 Women of the Gospel Carol Jensen 610-277-4833 [email protected]
