August 9, 2015 - St. Helena`s Church

August 9,
9, 2015
August
2015
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time
1489 DeKalb Pike,
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422
Phone: 610-275-7711
Web Site: www.sainthelena-centersquare.net
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 610-275-7610
School Phone: 610-279-3345
PREP Phone: 610-279-3870
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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.
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.
PARISH STAFF
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Nicolo
Parochial Vicar: Rev. George J. Szparagowski, II
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Tadeusz Gorka
Weekend Ministry: Rev. Joseph Eddy, O. de M.
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
M ARRIAGE:
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.
Our next Pre-Cana class will be held on October 10,
2015. PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE. Details to come.
M ASS 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
ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
Arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office.
DEVOTIONS IN THE ST. THERESA CHAPEL
RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION:
Most Holy Rosary:
Mon - Sat 8:25 AM
Saturdays 4:00 - 4:30 PM in the Church or any time upon
Adoration:
Mon. - Fri. 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
request. Call the Parish Office for an appointment.
Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00 PM Mondays
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
CHAPEL HOURS: The St. Theresa Chapel is open Monday
Monday
through
Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
through Friday from 6:15 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday from
(closed
for
lunch
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; and Sunday from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
“TITHING IS GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING”
“Do you believe that God will answer all your needs? Give Him your first fruits.
See what happens.”
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,
Mass Intentions
MON, Aug. 10 Saint Lawrence
9:00 AM Barbara Stolarczyk
Many wonderful things have
been and will be taking place
in our parish this summer. We
have had a number of Summer
Camps that were open to all
the children of our Parish. Next
week, we are having our Vacation Bible Camp.
I am so very grateful to all of those who have
been involved and will be involved in making
these Summer Camps available to our children.
It is so nice to see our facilities being used all
year round.
I want to give a special thank you to our
maintenance staff who have been working so
very diligently, and working around the Summer
Camps, to get all of our Parish Facilities and, in
particular, our Education Center in good order.
As you may realize, during the summer months
we hire about eight extra people to assist us
with the grounds and the Education Center. The
amazing thing is when these college students
(some of whom went to school or religious education here) who are now doing a lot of work,
realize how much time and effort were put into
getting everything ready for them for the new
academic year. They are blown away!
This weekend we will be having a special blessing for all of our college students. It is our way
of showing them that, even though they are not
physically present with us as they continue their
higher education, they are still in our thoughts
and in our prayers. As a parish, we need to
support them in their faith.
I am very grateful for all those who have returned their raffle tickets for our Parish Drawings. This is the one fundraiser that the parish
sponsors. I certainly encourage everyone who
is able to buy and/or sell tickets, to please do
so. It is your opportunity to go to all those people who constantly ask you to buy tickets to
support a worthy cause to do the same. I am
always very grateful for your participation.
In the near future we will be having a blessing
for cars. We intend to do this over a weekend
(24th Anniversary)
Req. by her Mother and Father
TUE, Aug. 11 Saint Clare
9:00 AM Dora Castle
Req. by Vincent Donnelly
WED, Aug. 12 Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
9:00 AM William Hartz
Req. by the Diesel Family
THU, Aug. 13 Saints Pontian and Hippolytus
9:00 AM Jerry Routt
Req. by the Routt Family
FRI, Aug. 14
Saint Maximilian Kolbe
9:00 AM Lynn McQuade
Req. by Alex Piermani, II
SAT, Aug. 15
The Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
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.
after all Masses. We are also planning to have
the blessing of animals in front of the St. Francis Garden, and we will also be having the
blessing for new drivers. The dates for these
blessings will be given in the near future.
As the remaining days of summer are coming to
an end, please take the time to "smell the roses". Enjoy God's creation!
May God through the intercession of St. Helena
bless us!
Love and Prayers, Msgr. Nicolo
Pray For Our Deceased
Please remember in your prayers
all of our deceased Parishioners
including Helen Hickey, Eleanor
Smart, Lewis Capreri, and Nieves
de Castro.
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Memorials for the Week of
August 9, 2015
MINISTRIES
SCHEDULED
FOR AUGUST 15-16
The Sanctuary Candle in the Church
burns this week in memory of Sandra
Grabuski at the request of Sandra Chango.
CELEBRANT
5:00 PM Fr. Gorka
7:30 AM Fr. Gorka
9:00 AM** Fr. Gorka
11:00 AM Fr. Genuardi
**Holy Communion offered under both Species.
The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel burns
this week in memory of Mary Kay Connolly
at the request of Kate Frye.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
5:00 PM M. Rogge, R. Ryan, K. Sheehan, A.
Wales, T. Reigle
7:30 AM B. Geiger, L. Geiger, A. Walker
9:00 AM A. Nolen, D. Nolen, J. O’Doherty, K.
Ryan, M. Thompson, J. Waitkus, J.
Treml
11:00 AM C. Jensen, R. Jensen, L. Basile, B.
Aquino
LECTORS AND MUSIC
5:00 PM T. Pantaleo
Organ/Cantor
7:30 AM A. Walker
Organ/Cantor
9:00 AM A. Nolen
Organ/Cantor
11:00 AM J. McCloskey
Organ/Cantor
Pray For Our Sick
Please keep in your prayers our sick, homebound, &
those in healthcare facilities including: Landon Vargas, Patrick Banicki, Earl Mignogna, Walter Small, Jen
McAlary, Michelle Young, Vince, Mary Kretsch, Patricia McCarthy, Esther Tofini, Frank DeVito, Mary E.
McDonnell, Frank Pulli, Joe Walker, Kaytie O’Hara,
Linda Burke, Julia Mielcarz, Marilyn Cokas, Carletta
Sohn, Marge Brady, Cyril Seddon, Phyllis Donofrio,
Joseph Sortino, Tony Bello, Sr. Mary Sharon, John
Arena, Jerry Marinella, Mary Scatarige, Craig Hardy,
Dorrine Contreras, Sr. Joan Schroeder OP
(Dominican), Sammy Smith, Donna Bloomquist, Joseph Gravinese, Jessica DeGroot, Louise Deneski,
Charles Courtney, Joseph Collins, Albert Lewullis, Felipe Hernandez, Mary Ellen Kraft, Matthew McNamee,
Bob Collins, Marie Marrongelli, Robert Scaramuzza,
Charlotte Yacovelli, Phyllis Galanti, Shanika Davis,
Joe Walker, Margaret Mack, Antoinette Roulston, Matt
Cox, Charles Nentwig, Frank Davey, Richard Capriotti,
Miguel de Castro, Barbara Snear, Francis Baranyai,
Jim Schallah, Henry Wawrzynek, and Craig Hardy.
ALTAR SERVERS
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
Niekelski, Niekelski, Pando,
Alessandrini
Bushner, Byrne, Janssen
Caputo, Cherico, Cianciulli, Cianciulli
Culp, DiMascio, Di Mascio, Dion
Still Available!!!!
LIMITED EDITION
Byers Choice
St. Helena Caroler
Pray for Our Military
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,
Maj. James M. Asman, 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, and Ryan Calef.
Custom made for St. Helena!
There are still a few carolers available for purchase - get your early Christmas gifts now!
Carolers are $72 each and are available with
either blonde or brunette hair.
If you are interested in purchasing one of these
delightful collectables, please contact Maureen
Dever at [email protected]
or Susie Wenz at 215-385-2795.
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KEN’S CACHE
PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEEK OF AUGUST 9, 2015
Sunday, which commemorates the Resurrection of Christ and has been celebrated by
Christians from the earliest times (1 Corinthians
16:2; Revelation 1:10; Ignatius of Antioch; Justin Martyr: I Apology 67:5), is the outstanding
occasion for the liturgy; but no day, not even
any hour, is excluded from celebrating the liturgy. The sole exception is for the Eucharistic Liturgy on Good Friday and on Holy Saturday before the Easter Vigil, when it is not celebrated.
SUNDAY, August 9
 Parish Picnic Sign Up: After All Masses - Narthax
MONDAY, August 10
 CYO Volleyball: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Social and
Recreation Center
 Vacation Bible School: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Education Center
TUESDAY, August 11
 Vacation Bible School: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Education Center
The Liturgy of the Hours consecrates to God
the whole course of day and night. Lauds and
Vespers (morning and evening prayer) are the
principal hours. To these are added one or
three intermediate prayer periods (traditionally
called Terce, Sext and None), another prayer
period to end the day (Compline), and a special
prayer period called the Office of Readings
(formerly known as Matins) at no fixed time,
devoted chiefly to readings from the Scriptures
and ecclesiastical writers. The Second Vatican
Council suppressed an additional 'hour' called
Prime. The prayers of the Liturgy of the Hours
consist principally of the Psalter or Book of
Psalms. Like the Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours
has inspired great musical compositions. An
earlier name for the Liturgy of the Hours and for
the books that contained the texts was the Divine Office (a name still used as the title of one
English translation), the Book of Hours, and the
Roman Breviary.
WEDNESDAY, August 12
 Vacation Bible School: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Education Center
 CYO Volleyball: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Social and
Recreation Center
THURSDAY, August 13
 Vacation Bible School: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Education Center
 CYO Volleyball: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Social and
Recreation Center
FRIDAY, August 14
 Vacation Bible Camp with Mass at 11:15 AM:
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Education Center/Church
SATURDAY, August 15
 Parish Picnic Sign Up: After 5:00 PM Mass - Narthax
Bishops, priests, deacons and members of religious institutes are obliged to pray at least
some parts of the Liturgy of the Hours daily.
SUNDAY, August 16
 Parish Picnic Sign Up: After All Masses - Narthax
God Bless You,
Deacon Ken
Attention Coaches!
CYO needs coaches for fall sports
Cross Country, JV Field Hockey,
JV Volleyball, and JV Soccer
August 15, 2015 is the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary. This year, since it falls
on a Saturday, it is not a Mass Obligation.
If you are able to help, please contact Matt
Brogan at 215/514.5233 or
[email protected]
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CATHE’S CORNER
MADELEINE’S MESSAGE
While children are not visible here at St. Helena
during these summer months, they are never
far from our thoughts and plans! This summer
the following improvements were made though
the kindness of Msgr. Nicolo:
Saint Helena Parish Religious Education’s
main goal is to help our children know how
much God loves them, and to help them to
develop a strong personal relationship with
Jesus.
Here at Saint Helena we try to do this by:
• New hallway flooring in the K – 3rd Grade
Wing - involving the removal of asbestos

• Two new copy machines for Teacher and Office Use
• Two new cherry teacher desks

• Five new cherry bookcases for classroom use

• New classroom desks and chairs for 4C

• Re- painting of classrooms and hallways
• New flooring by the elevator and a corrective
expansion joint in the main hallway
Teaching about Jesus and about God’s
relationship with us through the study of the
Scriptures.
Teaching the children about prayer, and
helping them learn how to pray.
Teaching the children about the Church and
the Sacraments.
Helping the children to grow in faith and to
celebrate their faith through life experience
day by day.
• New Computer Server
• Software licenses for all the new computers
Clearly, we are all incredibly grateful to Msgr.
Nicolo for his continued generosity.
The Home and School Association is a tremendous gift to Saint Helena School – as you know
they provide activities during the school year
where we gather in Faith, in Friendship and in
Fun! These events provide revenue for school
use – last year, twenty new laptops arrived for
the children to use – word has it that yet another surprise may be arriving before the start of
school! Yeah! I’ll keep you posted on all of the
happenings! Wow, are we blessed!!
Have a great week!
Madeleine
Reaccreditation is a tremendous amount of
work, however, knowing our children will be the
direct recipients of all that is gleaned through
this project, these efforts are incredibly valuable
to our school faculty. On Monday, October 26,
2015, our teachers will provide a colloquium to
other area educators, sharing all the strengths
gained from these endeavors.
Our children
will be involved in a variety of events during this
process. We’ll keep you posted on all of the
events of this process.
This year we joyfully await our third Middle
States Reaccreditation. During the 2014 –
2015 our teachers implemented the findings of
their summer research of the writing process
into their classes. They also prepared professional presentations of their research and
shared them at our Monthly Faculty Meetings.
These presentations were also videotaped.
Our Middle States event will open with a Liturgy
at 5:00 PM of October 25, 2015. All will be invited to attend, please, mark that date!!
Have a wonderful week!
With love and God’s blessings,
Sister Cathe
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Check Out Our Campers!
St. Helena American Girl
campers learned the art
of quilting this summer!
They created a beautiful
baby quilt and donated it
to A Baby's Breath pregnancy center.
Led by renown speaker and author Dr. Allen Hunt
Saturday October 24, 2015
9AM-1:30PM
St. Helena Church, Blue Bell, PA
Come for a great morning of listening, learning,
scripture, and prayer. Don't worry, no one will be
asked to share their feelings with the group. This is
an opportunity to learn and grow as a person of faith
who strives to love in all their relationships.
Pictured are (1st row) Mary Cummings, Ada Leeds, Addison Doxtader, Lauren Kelly, Sophia Benemar; (2nd row)
Grace Augustine, Ava Delosso, Gianna Capperella, Isabella Yanez, Gianna Inforzato, Nora Benemar, Elizabeth
Grabish; (3rd row) Annie Gleba, Erin Kautz, Olivia Creel,
Kaitlyn Kovatch, Emma Clelland, Allison Horenci & Isabella Everard.
Snacks will be provided at two breaks, and lunch in
the Empress Room is offered to attendees following
the event for an additional cost per person. As a bonus, you will receive a great swag bag to take home!
Even if you cannot attend, consider sponsoring
someone to attend who might not be able to afford it
otherwise. This event is being held to further our
parish mission to be a living, Catholic, Christian
community; therefore we must all work together.
So many ways to purchase tickets!
St. Helena Parish
is hosting a clothing drive to benefit
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Saturday, November 14th
from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event Tickets ($25/person)
Post-Event Empress Room Lunch Tickets ($20/
per person):
The Green Drop truck will be in the church
parking lot with an attendant who will assist
you with your donations. Please place your
donations of usable men’s women’s and children’s clothing in plastic bags or boxes.
Household items such as: kitchenware, games/
toys, small appliances under 50 lbs., electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs & videos are
also accepted. Unfortunately, furniture, large
appliances, TVs, or computer monitors cannot
be accepted. For a full list of acceptable items,
visit www.gogreendrop.com.
Soon to be on sale after all Masses;
Call the parish office at (610) 275-7711;
Email the parish office at [email protected] ;
Event Tix Only: www.dynamiccatholic.com/
events
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interested in posting a bulletin announcement?
Please email [email protected] with
the word “bulletin” and the date(s) for publication in
the subject line. Requests are due on Thursdays 10 days prior to publication.
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Youth & Young Adult Ministry News
NEXT
BIG
EVENT!
New Summer Tradition
READING FIGHTIN
PHILS GAME
Join us Monday, Aug 17!
Mass, Wawa &
Wentz Run
Thursday, August 20th
Meet @ 5:30pm - back by 11:00 pm
Cost: $25 person
Includes: Pool Party & BBQ Buffet
Meet for 9:00 AM Mass, then we will head
over to Wawa for breakfast, bring $5
and then to Wentz Run until 11:30 a.m.
NEED Adults to CHAPERONE/CARPOOL
RSVP with our Youth Minister,
Kurt Zampier
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Frisbee...
Youth & Young Adult
Table UPDATED!
Stop by the table after Mass this weekend
and see what’s up in the fall for our:
High School Youth
Group &
Young Adult Group
ABBEYFEST too!!!
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COMPLIMENTARY
Dinner Menu:
Hot Dogs
Mac & Cheese
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Fruit
Water/Lemonade/Ice Tea
Dessert: Ice Cream Truck
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH
6:00 - 8:00 PM
SAINT HELENA
PARISH PICNIC
Sponsored by Knights of Columbus,
High School & Young Adult Groups
Please bring your own chairs!
All welcome to come out for a great night!
Picnic Dinner provided. Inflatable Obstacle
Course & Activities for Kids. Watch the sponsors
play each other in a friendly Softball Game. Join
us for an evening of joy, fellowship and fun!
Parish Picnic RSVP Form
Full Name:
E-Mail Address:
Phone:
Number of Total People Coming With You:
Please return completed form one of the following ways by Sunday, August 16th
‘Parish Picnic’ Narthex Table OR Sunday Collection
Questions? Contact Kurt Zampier at
610-930-0349 or [email protected]
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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:
Choosing Life
Monthly Theme—August 2015
God made us for a reason. His love is our life mission.
This mission enables us to find our true identity. If we
choose to embrace this mission, we will have a new perspective on many issues, not just the family. To live the
mission of the domestic church means that Catholic families will sometimes live as minorities, with different values than their surrounding culture. Our mission of love
will require courage and fortitude. Jesus is calling, and
we can respond, choosing lives of faith, hope, charity,
joy, service, and mission.
To prepare for the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’s
visit, we are studying a catechesis on family life called Love is
Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.
Chapter 10: Choosing Life
We began this catechesis by explaining that God made us
for a reason. The God we meet in Jesus Christ loves us, and
calls us to love as He does. Marriage is the sacrament that
brings human fertility into this mission of love. If we understand that love is our mission in our marriages, families, and
parishes, then we have learned a basic truth that will shape
many other areas of life. For example, if fidelity to the covenant requires restraint and perseverance, if our bodies and
the material world can be vessels of divine grace, then we
can approach questions of sexuality, ecology, technology,
and medicine with renewed commitment and insight. We
now realize why a catechesis on the family has actually
been a catechesis for all of life. If we have learned to think
of our families as domestic churches, if we have learned
why moral individualism is not the right context for receiving Catholic teaching, then we have adopted a view that will
reorient our whole identity. This mission is not reserved for
the few or for the extraordinary. Nor does it mean that families somehow have to stop being themselves or seek after
some impossible perfection in order to witness to the Gospel. It may mean that we are sometimes minorities in a secular culture that sees life differently. But the Church has
wide experience of many different cultural contexts, offering wisdom and advice about spiritual practices to sustain
us. Please see the catechism for more details. Love is our
origin and destiny, which is why only the way of love can
truly satisfy, and that is why Love is Our Mission.
Christopher C. Roberts, catechism editor
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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 and Yolanda Marinari.
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,
and Rev. John Coates.
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 purposes of Saint Helena Parish.”
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“I am the
living bread
that came
down from
heaven;
whoever eats
this bread
will live forever; and the
bread that I
will give is
My flesh for
the life of the
world .”
-John 6:41-51
Find the Seashells!
How many shells can
you find throughout
the bulletin????
Hint: There are
more than 5,
but less than 7!
SAINT OF THE WEEK - St. Clare
Clare was a beautiful Italian noblewoman who found an order of nuns now called
"Poor Clares." When she heard St. Francis of Assisi preach, she really wanted to imitate him and to live a poor humble life for Jesus. So one evening, she ran away from
home, and in a little chapel outside Assisi, gave herself to God. St. Francis cut off
her hair and gave her a rough brown habit to wear, tied with a plain cord around her
waist. Her parents tried in every way to make her return home, but Clare would not.
Soon her sister, St. Agnes joined her, as well as other young women who wanted to
be brides of Jesus, and live without any money. St. Clare and her sisters wore no
shoes, ate no meat, lived in a poor house, and kept silent most of the time. Yet they
were very happy, because Our Lord was close to them all the time.
St. Clare’s feast day is August 11.
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August 9, 2015
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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Donna Matoney
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Dana Leeds
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Joe Bushner
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Kim Durski
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Jim Siewert
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Dick Lentz
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Jennifer Lau
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Rita Kurek
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Terry Shomberg, R.N.
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Sr. Cathe Shoulberg
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Kurt Zampier
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Marie Kushnerick
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Becky Bushner
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Matt Brogan
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Susan Hughes
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Shawn Connaghan
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Kurt Zampier
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19th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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Please remember….In order to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and
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