fourth sunday of lent

April 3, 2011
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
THIS WEEK'S
MASS INTENTIONS
MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
Lilla & Gaetano Savoca (Marie & Anthony Savoca)
In Thanksgiving (Theresa Giusto)
7:00AM
9:00AM
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011
7:00AM
9:00AM
Nancy & Ignazio Amore (Marie & Anthony Savoca)
Kirschbaum & Rich Families (Lorraine & Lenny Rich)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011
7:00AM
9:00AM
7:30PM
Arthur Lynch (Family)
Angelina Pugliese (JoAnn & Mike Cesario)
Lenten Evening Mass
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
7:00AM Victor Vientos (John & Pat DeGorter)
9:00AM Anthony Passante (Americo Family)
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011
7:00AM
9:00AM
Ernesto Jocson (Fred & Lulu Castillo)
Dorothy Schmitt (DiGristina Family)
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011
9:00AM Roberta Casillo (Charles Casillo)
5:00PM Marion Amati, James Bisciello, Sr., Frank Cina,
Frank Cerbone, Knute Murtagh, Steven Razzano
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2011
8:00AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
5:00PM
Gertrude Flood
Joseph Cappello (Connie Cappello)
Dominick Cimino (Randazzo Family)
Philomena McCormack (Miriam & John Americo)
For The Parishioners
THE ALTAR BREAD for this week is donated in
memory of Lina Stuto, requested by The Friday
Night Girls.
THE FOURTH WEEK
OF LENT: See As God Sees….In
today’s Gospel, Jesus recognizes the blind man as one who has
been made in God’s image and likeness. Jesus demonstrated
God’s goodness to all by healing the blind man. By giving to
Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl, we support
health programs in Honduras and around the world, which continue the healing work of Jesus and demonstrate God’s love for
all of our human family.
TWO NEW WAYS TO ACCESS
UP-TO-DATE, UP-TO-THE-MINUTE &
EVERYTHING-YOU-NEED-TO-KNOW
INFORMATION ON ST. HELEN PARISH:
Madeline Bagnato, Michael Bettigole, Lynn Boutureira, Eileen
Caputo, Amelia Conceicao,
Phyllis D’Accordo, Mary Divers,
Margaret Galeno, Patrick Gugliucci, Jean Haley, Linda Iuzzolino, Keri & Baby Tristan, Thomas Kurpiewski, Dena LaPreziosa, Michael
Leccese, Patricia Lipari, Thomas Lipari, Gabriella
Manzo, Dr. Antonio Paa, John Panico, Margaret Popolizio, Jean Ricardi, Brandon & Garrison Rice, Hilda
Russo, Tina Sullivan, Karin Trapani, Paul John
Tremblay, Sara Weir, Gerri Wells.
Deceased: Joseph DeSena, Ralph J. Sepe
Please Note: Since there are too many names of the
sick to mention in the Prayer of the Faithful, they will
be listed in the Bulletin for two weeks. To have a name
reinstated on the list, a family member should call the
Rectory during office hours.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be
held every Friday following the 9AM Mass, and
concluding with Benediction at Noon.
GOOD SHEPHERD STATUE
We are truly grateful to all our parish families who have signed up to pray for vocations. We would like to thank The Abatemarco Family, who kept the statue in their home
last week. God bless all who are involved in
this special program!
Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, April
6th at 12:30PM. All are welcome to take part
in the Passion of Jesus.
The Holy Name Society will hold its April 2011
monthly meeting in Fr. Dooley Hall on Sunday,
April 10, 2011, following the 8:00AM Mass. As
always, the members of the Holy Name Society
welcome all men of the parish to attend.
THE ROSARY FOR THE RIGHT TO LIFE is
prayed every Tuesday at 7:00PM in the Church.
We are looking for singers and/or musicians
between the ages of 6th grade to college, to join
the Teen Mass on Sundays at 5PM. If you are
interested, please leave your name and phone
number at the rectory and someone will get in
touch with you.
AND CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE:
www.sthelen.org
April 3, 2011
ST. HELEN R. C. CHURCH
CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE…..
“Special Lenten Mass & Homily Program”
Celebrated by: Msgr. Raymond Chappetto
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH AT 7:30PM
THE THEME FOR THE EVENING: “Learning To See”
Msgr. Ray Chappetto served as an Associate here at St. Helen during the early 1980’s. He presently serves as Pastor of
Our Lady of the Snows in North Floral Park, where he recently oversaw the building of a beautiful new Church. Msgr.
Chappetto also serves as Vicar for Clergy in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
“Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven.” —St. Rose of Lima
ST. HELEN SCHOOL
will host its
“Second Annual
Card Party”
Friday, April 8, 2011
in Fr. Dooley Hall
Tickets cost $15 which includes 1 Bingo
card, door prize ticket, snacks, soda and
coffee. Doors will open at 6:30PM. For
tickets or further information call Vicky at
718-641-9090, or St. Helen School at 718835-4155.
3/22:
3/23:
3/24:
3/25:
3/26:
3/27:
3/28:
Congratulations to the following
Lucky Calendar Winners
for the period of March 22-28, 2011:
---------Jean Richmond
$ 20.00
---------Serina Fahie
$ 20.00
Carr Family
$ 25.00
Vincenza Manzella
$ 25.00
Pat & John Cox
$ 20.00
The 2011 Lucky Calendars Are Here!
Get your special numbers early!
First-come, first served! St. Helen’s Home-School Assn. presents a Winner-A-Day Fundraising Calendars! Calendars (at
$20 each) are available by calling Donna at 718-835-8597 from
3-8PM.
Lead By Example….Become a Volunteer!
Helpers are needed for St. Helen’s Support Group 2 Wednesdays/
month from 12:00-3:15PM. If you are interested in volunteering
please call Miriam at 718-738-4417.
Please remember to return your pledge or gift to this year’s Annual Catholic
Appeal. Every pledge or gift helps St. Helen meet its commitment of $80,000
for the support of the diocesan ministries!
ST. HELEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
PRE-K and Kindergarten-8th Grade Registration Open!
Consider the following:
 Do you want your child to receive an education laced with the religious values of the Catholic Church?
 Do you want your child in a school where policies and procedures are determined in the local community rather
than by the Mayor and his appointees?
 Do you want your child in a school where a dedicated, professional staff guides each child to achieve to his or her
unique potential in a way that honors his/her learning style?
 Do you want your child in a school where academic excellence is enriched by classes in art, music and Spanish,
and by a varied after-school program?
 Do you want your child in a safe and nurturing environment, with the support of a nurse, resource room teacher,
and speech teacher?
 Do you want your children to learn the skills, attitudes and values that will enable them to meet the challenges and
responsibilities of the 21st century?
April 3, 2011
ENVELOPE USE AT ST. HELEN
The weekend of March 26 & 27, of the 1,600 envelopes available for use, the following were returned with
donations:
5:00PM Saturday:
8:00AM Sunday:
9:30AM Sunday:
136
98
187
11:00AM Sunday: 135
12:30PM Sunday: 110
5:00PM Sunday: 57
Children’s envelopes: Out of 425
distributed, 78 were used.
April 3, 2011
ST. HELEN 50TH ANNIVERSARY...Celebrating our Past, Present & Future
Celebrate Spring with a Plant Sale…..
April 15, 16, 17!!
Friday: 8AM-12PM in Fr. Dooley Hall
Saturday: Before & after the 5PM Mass outside Church (weather permitting)
Sunday: 9:00AM-2:00PM outside Church (weather permitting)
Flowering Plants, Potted Plants, Palms, Ferns & small Novelty Plants
Get a head-start on your Spring planting!!!
—Proceeds will go towards enhancing the parish gardens—
April 3, 2011
THIS WEEK AT HOME