July 19 - St. Helena`s Church

July19,
19, 2015
2015
July
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
1489 DeKalb Pike,
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422
Phone: 610-275-7711
“…His heart was moved with pity for them,
for they were like
sheep without a shepherd…”
Web Site: www.sainthelena-centersquare.net
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 610-275-7610
School Phone: 610-279-3345
PREP Phone: 610-279-3870
July 19, 2015
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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”
“With the decision to put God first comes spiritual peace and joy. Thank you for
Tithing.”
Msgr. Nicolo
“My financial resources are not great, but I do intend to be certain to include my Parish
in my giving.”
Parishioner
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NIC NOTES
Dear Parishioners,
Mass Intentions
MON, July 20 Saint Apollinaris
9:00 AM Msgr. Francis Menna
Req. by Lee and John Banicki
Over the next few Nic Notes, I
am going to speak about what
a parish is to be, and how we each one of us - can make our
parish even better.
Parishioners expect to feel a
true sense of ownership when
it comes to their parish. One’s parish is more
than just a place where you go to Mass. A parish is a sacred place where we humans and the
divine meet. It is a place where people of all
ages, from the very young to the “more mature,”
grow in the knowledge and understanding of
what it means to be a follower of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The parish is also to be a place
where we, the parishioners, receive spiritual
nourishment,
guidance,
inspiration,
and
strength. We receive these “gifts” not just from
the priests, but also from one another. A parish
is to be a spiritual home for each and every one
of us - a sacred “space” where we can share in
each other’s joys, support each other in times of
sorrow, offer encouragement to those who are
struggling, be present to help and to heal those
who feel battered or broken by the tragedies
and trials of life. The parish is also to be a
place that is social - where we can make new
friends and reach out to those who are less fortunate. The parish is a place where we invite
others to become a part of our community of
believers who strive to live the Gospel.
Our parish is alive and well; yet, we need always to strive to be all that God wants us to be.
When you take ownership in your parish in the
fullest sense by your active interest, we grow
and prosper. We have our Time & Talent
Weekend and send out a Parish Resource
Booklet for the purpose of getting more parishioners involved. When we see the parish for
what it truly is, we do become more welcoming
and alive.
TUE, July 21 Saint Lawrence of Brindisi
9:00 AM Dan Begley
Req. by Greg & Donna Gilman
WED, July 22 Saint Mary Magdalene
9:00 AM Kevin Laksh
Req. by Kelly McGowan
THU, July 23 Saint Bridget
9:00 AM Albert J. Becker
Req. by the Marberger Family
FRI, July 24
Saint Sharbel Makluf
9:00 AM Edward Kurek
Req. by the Kurek Family
SAT, July 25
Saint James the Apostle
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.
Visiting Missionary
The weekend of July 25-26, we welcome Rev. Nicodemus Kioko, a missionary priest who is currently
serving in Panama. Rev. Kioko is originally from
Kenya, Africa and belongs to the Yarumal Missionaries. The goal of the Yarumal Missionaries, who
were founded 85 years ago, is to witness the Gospel of Jesus Christ among people and cultures
where the Gospel is not yet fully preached. They
are present in Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia,
Panama, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Angola,
Cambodia, and Thailand. In order to carry out their
pastoral programs, these missionaries depend very
much on the generosity of the Christians from the
parishes they visit.
Pray For Our Deceased
Please remember in your prayers all of our deceased Parishioners including Bob DeStefano,
Daniel Ryan, Jerome McCaffrey,
Dick Fretz.
May God through the intercession of St. Helena
bless us!
Love and Prayers, Msgr. Nicolo
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Memorials for Week of July 19, 2015
MINISTRIES
SCHEDULED
FOR JULY 25-26
The Sanctuary Candle in the Church burns
this week in honor of Bishop Michael J.
Fitzgerald at the request of the Parishioners
of St. Helena.
CELEBRANT
5:00 PM
Fr. Szparagowski
7:30 AM
Fr. Kioko with Deacon Ken
9:00 AM
Fr. Gorka
11:00 AM ** Fr. Gorka
**Holy Communion offered under both Species.
The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel burns
this week in memory of Laverne Jackson at
the request of Jim and Maria McLaughlin.
All flowers in the church and chapel the week of July 5th were generously donated by the Rooney family in celebration of JoAnn Rooney
on her birthday.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
5:00 PM
K. Sheehan, J. Smith, T. Smith, J.
Eisele, M. Rogge
7:30 AM
V. Horn, J. Treml
9:00 AM
A. Walker, J. Walker, A. Perkinson,
T. Perkinson, D. DeBrakeleer
11:00 AM C. Jensen, R. Jensen, M. Catalde,
F. Boccella, L. Basile, B. Aquino, B.
Tice
Pray For Our Sick
Please keep in your prayers our sick, homebound, &
those in healthcare facilities including: Landon Vargas, Patrick Banicki, Earl Mignogna, Maricar Collins,
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, Jasper Leroy Baker,
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, and Dr. Richard Capriotti.
LECTORS AND MUSIC
5:00 PM
C. Kain, J. Warren
7:30 AM
J. McCloskey
9:00 AM
B. Nyman
11:00 AM R. Heleniak, A. Heleniak
Organ/Cantor
Organ/Cantor
Organ/Cantor
Organ/Cantor
ALTAR SERVERS
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
Greenwood, Janssen,
Krumenacker, Krumenacker
Guilavoqui, Kihm, Kobar
Gallo, Garcia, Giuffrida, Lafond
Dougherty, Krebs, Kennedy, Kennedy
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.
Our 2016 Mass Book will open on
Monday, July 27, 2015
Office hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch)
Announced Mass: An offering of $15 is requested.
Bread /Wine Memorial: An offering of $50 is requested.
Sanctuary Candles: An offering of $20 is requested.
No mail or phone requests will be taken. Thank you.
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OUR HONOR STUDENTS
PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEEK OF JULY 19, 2015
We proudly recognize those members of St.
Helena Parish who have shown outstanding
academic excellence at their respective
schools.
SUNDAY, July 19
 No events scheduled
To date, we have received the following
information from surrounding Catholic High
Schools:
MONDAY, July 20
 Volleyball Clinic: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Social &
Recreation Center
TUESDAY, July 21
 VBS Volunteer Meeting: 7:00 PM—8:00 PM Library
 Young Adult Basketball: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Social Recreation Center
 Adult Basketball: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Social
Recreation Center
Lansdale Catholic High School
Receiving Second Honors
John Kane and Brendan Rafferty
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
Receiving First Honors
Charles Lunney, John Niekelski, Michael
Maransky, Michael Leonard,
Richard Fusco, Jr., Ronan Egan
WEDNESDAY, July 22
 RCIA: 7:30 PM - Parish Meeting Room
 Volleyball Clinic: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Social &
Recreation Center
Receiving Second Honors
Kyle Cissone, Liam FitzPatrick,
Nicholas Cissone
THURSDAY, July 23
 No events scheduled
Mount Saint Joseph Academy
Receiving First Honors
Kate Fitzpatrick, Annie Fowler, Sophia Gardell,
Alexandra Hoffner, Danielle Hughes, Susanne
Kushnerick, Lindsey Maile, Anne McManness,
Amanda Mooney, Margaret Murphy,
Riley Stack, Mary Katherine Stefanowicz,
Victoria Summerville,
Elizabeth Tacka, Hannah Tubman
FRIDAY, July 24
 No events scheduled
SATURDAY, July 25
 Men’s Fellowship Group: 7:00 AM - Cafeteria
 Mission Appeal Guest Speaker: 5:00 PM Mass Church
SUNDAY, July 26
 Mission Appeal Guest Speaker: All Masses Church
Second Level Honors
Emma Ferrero, Lila Moore,
Dona Schmidt, Lily Tubman
LaSalle College High School
Receiving First Honors
Reid Anderson, Hunter Bradbury, Hunter
Bujnoski, Sean Finlay, Sean Fitzpatrick,
Michael Galbally, Craig Gambol, Gabriel
Holder, Ryan Schutta, Joseph Sortino,
Brendan Sweeney,
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
Receiving First Honors
Mary Kate Caputo, Kathryn Catalino, Lauren
DiWilliams, Delaney Dugan, Lauren Esser,
Elizabeth Hasson, Amanda Hornig,
Molly O’Brien, Taylor Pickell, Emily Pizzirani,
Gabrielle Saxon, Marina Sturla
Receiving Second Honors
Jordan Bumpas, Joseph Daniels, Sam DeLuca,
Kevin Lacon, Hunter McGarvey,
Anthony Morabito, Owen Rietzke
Receiving Second Honors
Claire Becker, Nicole Catalino, Olivia Celoni,
Lauren Dempsey, Madeline Drozd, Kyra Flood,
Carley Fusco, Julia Loftus, Madelyn Ormond,
Colleen Osborne
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CATHE’S CORNER
MADELEINE’S MESSAGE
At this writing, this author is preparing to go on
retreat! An Ignatian-directed retreat in Dallas,
PA. Seven days of silence where we meet with
the director once each day to share reflections
on scripture and insights! Before leaving, it’s
important to prepare this column for the
bulletin! Recently a subscriber to the Jesuit
Post, this blog appeared! Before me, a “new”
serenity prayer written by a favorite author,
James Martin, SJ! Divine inspiration – so this
column is “shared” from the Jesuit Post!
I would like to give special recognition to Frank
Reigle who has volunteered for nine years for
our Saint Helena Parish Religious Education
Program. Frank is on hand every week willing
to help any teacher who needs assistance. He
has a big hand in keeping the school secure
while classes are in session. Frank is sincere
in his volunteer work in a way that speaks
louder than words. The way he serves really
shows how much he cares. Sacrificing of
one’s time, energy and services without
expecting anything in return is the ultimate
commitment to God and our Parish.
God, grant me the serenity
to accept the people I cannot change,
which is pretty much everyone,
since I’m clearly not you, God.
At least not the last time I checked.
Frank live in Blue Bell and works at TASA as
an Investigative Expert Service Assistant.
And while you’re at it, God,
please give me the courage
to change what I need to change about myself,
which is frankly a lot, since, once again,
I’m not you, which means I’m not perfect.
It’s better for me to focus on changing myself
than to worry about changing other people,
who, as you’ll no doubt remember me saying,
I can’t change anyway.
Finally, give me the wisdom to just shut up
whenever I think that I’m clearly smarter
than everyone else in the room,
that no one knows what they’re talking about except
me,
or that I alone have all the answers.
Have a great week!
Madeleine
Basically, God,
grant me the wisdom
to remember that I’m
not you.
Amen
The picture was taken by Father Martin at
Spencer, MA – for this author, it’s a hint of the
peace awaiting retreat!
Let’s pray this prayer for one another – may we
each receive the serenity only achieved when
we are able to remember, God is God, we are
not!!
Have a wonderful week!
With love and God’s blessings,
Sister Cathe
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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
Led by renown speaker and author Dr. Allen Hunt
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 apploiances,
TVs, or computer monitors cannot be accepted.
For a full list of acceptable items, visit
www.gogreendrop.com.
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.
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!
Join us for a night of Prayerful
Celebration!
Event Tickets ($25/person)
Post-Event Empress Room Lunch Tickets ($20/
per person):
Every First Friday - First Saturday of the Month
an all - night vigil in honor of the Sacred Heart
of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary is
celebrated at:
St. Titus Catholic Church
3006 Keenwood Road
East Norriton, PA 19403
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
Starts at 8:00 PM Friday through 2:30 AM Saturday. Mass to the Sacred Heart - 9:00 PM/
Mass to the Immaculate Heart - 12:00 AM
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.
For more information, contact Bella at
215/820.1995
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Youth & Young Adult Ministry News
1 Week Left to Register!
Vacation
Bible School
Deadline: July 24
Mondays this Summer
Mass,
Wawa & Wentz
Who: Kids going into K thr u 5th Grade
Where: Saint Helena Education Center
When: August 10-14, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $30/par ticipant
Kids & leaders will take a Wilderness
Adventure to better understand the Seven
Sacraments & deepen their love for Jesus.
Questions?
Contact Kurt Zampier at (610) 930-0349
or [email protected]
New Summer Tradition!
Let’s meet for Mass on
Mondays at 9:00 AM, then
head over to Wawa for
some breakfast (bring $5),
and then let’s hang at
Wentz Run until 11:30 AM
Volunteers Needed!
We’re looking for 6th - 8th Graders,
High School teens, College students
& Adults - 30 volunteers needed!
(Great for service hours!)
Frisbee, Basketball, Soccer...
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Too busy for a Retreat?
CYO Fall Sports
Registration
NOW OPEN!!!
Consider a retreat in daily life with the Sisters of
the Holy Redeemer. The Sisters of the Holy
Redeemer are offering a retreat for young
women with busy schedules who seek an experience of prayer and community in which to reflect on the presence and action of God in their
lives and the possibility of religious life.
It’s time to think about fall sports! Registration for
the following Fall Sports is currently open:
Cross Country, JV & Varsity Field Hockey,
JV & Varsity Volleyball, JV & Varsity Soccer
Wednesday, August 5 , 2015
(Begins 6 pm Wednesday)
Provincialate of the Sisters of the
Holy Redeemer
Register at https://shcs.sportsignup.com
Registration will remain open until
August 22, 2015
For more information, please contact: Sr.
Katharina Pies, CSR 215/914.4110 [email protected]
Www.sistersholyredeemer.org
Join the Prayer Walk for the 2015
World Meeting of Families
and Papal Visit
The Ladies of Helena will
be sponsoring a
Designer Bag Bingo on
November 8th. All ladies
are invited to attended.
On Thursday, July 16th at 10:00 AM, Walking
With Purpose, a Catholic faith study group, will
lead a prayer walk around the World Meeting of
Families and Papal events sites. Men, women,
and children are welcome to join us as we pray
and ask our heavenly Father to shower His
blessings of love and protection on all those
who attend. Bring your rosaries!
Please meet outside the Convention Center
(corner of Broad and Cherry Streets) at 10:00
AM. Join us at the Cathedral at 10:45 AM for
prayer and song if you are unable to walk.
There is a 12:05 Mass in the Cathedral Chapel.
Any questions, please call Jillian Buhl at
215/287.7069 or
[email protected].
Mark your calendars now!
Are you going
on Vacation
soon?
Need a book
for the beach?
Pick up a book
or CD in the
Narthex!
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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:
Mother, Teacher, Family: The Nature and
Role of the Church
Monthly Theme—July 2015
The Church has institutional forms because she must
work in the world. But that does not exhaust her essence.
The Church is the Bride of Christ, a “she,” not and “it.”
In the words of Saint John XXIII, she is our mother and
teacher, our comforter and guide, our family of faith.
Even when her people and leaders sin, we still need the
Church’s wisdom, Sacraments, support and proclamation
of the truth, because she is the body of Jesus himself in
the world; the family of God’s people writ larger.
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 9: Mother, Teacher, Family: The Nature and Role of the Church
From its opening paragraphs, this catechism has explained
how we were created for communion with God and one another. The Church has institutional forms because this communion must be visible and tangible, and active in the
world. The Church’s earthen vessels are necessary for proclaiming a spiritual reality: the Church is the Bride of
Christ, a “she,” not an “it.” In the words of Saint John
XXIII, the Church is our mother and teacher, our comforter
and guide, our family of faith. All the baptized are the
Church’s sons and daughters, giving Christians our most
fundamental and authentic identity. As members of the
Church, we are members of the “one body” that is not defined by any human qualification, such as age, nationality,
or intelligence, or by any human achievement, such as efficiency, organization, or moral virtue. Even when her people
and leaders sin, we still need the Church’s wisdom, sacraments, support, and proclamation of the truth. Just as our
own sinfulness never erases our creation in God’s image,
when Catholics sin, that does not erase the Church’s holiness. The Church’s essence depends on Jesus, a foundation
which holds us accountable, but which is also deeper and
more secure than any human achievement or failure. God
never abandons us. Despite her many failures, the Church
cannot shirk the responsibility to preach and live the Gospel. “Love is our mission,” and the Church is the family that
teaches and embodies this love.
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.”
July 19, 2015
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Word Bank
Apostles, Arrived, Boat, Crowd, Deserted, Disembarked, Foot, Gathered, Hastened, Jesus, Numbers, Opportunity, Pity, Reported, Sheep, Shepherd, Taught, Teach, Towns, Vast
SAINT OF THE WEEK - St. Camillus de Lellis
St. Camillus de Lellis is the patron saint of the sick, dying, hospital, and nurses. He
was the son of a military officer who had served both for Naples and France.
His mother died when Camillus was very young. He spent his youth as a soldier,
fighting for the Venetians against the Turks, and then for Naples. He was very tall and
strong, but he suffered all of his life from abscesses on his feet. A gambling addict, he
lost so much money that he had to take a job working construction on a building belonging to the Capuchins; they converted him.
Camillus tried to be a priest three times, but a bad leg injury that he received while fighting the
Turks, forced him to give it up. He went to Rome, Italy for medical treatment where Saint Philip Neri became his priest and confessor. Then he moved into San Giacomo Hospital for the incurable,
and eventually became its administrator. St. Camillus never went to school, so when he was 32
years old, he began to study with children. He founded the Congregation of the Servants of the
Sick (the Camillians or Fathers of a Good Death) who care for the sick both in hospital and home.
Camillus honored the sick as living images of Christ, and hoped that the service he gave them did
penance for his wayward youth. His feast day is July 18.
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16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENT
MINISTRY / ORGANIZATION
CONTACT PERSON
Adoration
Art & Environment
Basketball: Adult & Young Adult
Bereavement Ministry
Catering/Empress Room
Chapel Reposers
Collection Counters
Agnes Ferrara
Theresa Smith
Mike O’Brien
Michele Gerstemeier
Joe Paravati
Jack Greenleaf
Denise Janick
Karen Wurtenberg
Communion and Liberation
Rebecca Cherico
Community of Disciples
Jo-Ann Belanger
Cross Talk
Dorothy Barry
Discovering Christ
Kurt Zampier
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Barbara Souders
Divorce Healing Program
Gina Malony
Ecumenical Activities Coordinators
Tim & MaryAnne Seiders
Evangelization Ministry
Jo-Ann Belanger
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Msgr. Nicolo
Church
Jim Pinciotti
Mercy Suburban Hospital
Fr. Szparagowski
Nursing Home/Private Visit
Parish Office
Home Visit
Jim McLaughlin
Facilities Committee
Anthony Taormina
Finance Council
Msgr. Nicolo
Fundraising
Nick Semchuk
Garden Club
Theresa Smith
Greeters
Herb Mace
Home & School Association
Patti Mack
Hospitality
Gina Malony
Knights of Columbus
Tony Gallagher
Ladies of Helena
Theresa Smith
Lectors
Pat Lorenzo
Lending Library
Donna Matoney
Liturgical Dance
Dana Leeds
Men’s Fellowship Group
Joe Bushner
Mommy & Me
Kim Durski
Music Ministry
Cheryl Platco
Adult Choir
Cheryl Platco
Bells
Cheryl Platco
Cantors (Scheduling)
Jim Siewert
Children’s Chimes
Cheryl Platco
Contemporary Music Ensemble
Dick Lentz
School Chorus
Jennifer Lau
New Beginnings II
Rita Kurek
Parish Nurse Program
Terry Shomberg, R.N.
Parish Pastoral Council
Msgr. Nicolo
Parish Youth & Young Adult Ministries
St. Helena School
Sr. Cathe Shoulberg
Parish Religious Ed. Program (PREP) Madeleine Fitzgerald
High School Youth Group
Kurt Zampier
Young Adult Group
Kurt Zampier
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Marie Kushnerick
Altar Servers
Becky Bushner
Youth Lectors
Angela Walker
CYO / Community Service Corps
Marianne Smith
CYO / Sports - President
Bill Dion
CYO / Sports - Athletic Director
Matt Brogan
Brownies / Girl Scouts
Susan Hughes
Cub / Boy Scouts
Shawn Connaghan
Vacation Bible School
Kurt Zampier
Photography Club
Theresa Smith
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sr. Francis Reinhardt, O.S.F.
Pre Cana Team
Lena & Rob Gelenberg
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16th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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Pre-Jordan Team
Prison Ministry
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Respect Life Activities
Scripture Study
Senior Citizens Club
Serving Our Community—SOC
Spiritual Direction
St. Anne Sewing Club
St. Martha Cleaners
Stephen Ministry
Time & Talent Coordinator
Tithing Coordinators
Ushers
Wedding Rehearsal Coordinators
Women of the Gospel
Kathy Petz
Ray Van Haute
Deacon Ken Belanger
Bill Bogle
Deacon Ken Belanger
Mary McKenna
Micki Burns
Carol Jensen
Theresa Smith
Marlene Jeffreys
Deacon Ken Belanger
Joe Walker
Elaine & Vince Thompson
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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
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