FEBRUARY 13TH 2022 SAINT HELENA CHURCH - 1489 DEKALB PIKE BLUE BELL PA 19422
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SAINT HELENA CHURCH
Center Square
1489 DeKalb Pike Blue Bell PA 19422 February 13th
610-275-7711 (P) - 610-275-7610 (F)
www.sainthelena-centersquare.net
2022
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Oʐʇ Fʃʏʋʎʛ
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.
Oʐʇ Hʇʃʔʖ
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.
Oʐʇ Fʃʋʖʊ
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.
PRIESTS/DEACONS: CHAPEL HOURS:
Parish Priest: Rev. Monsignor Joseph J. Nicolo The Saint Theresa Chapel is open Monday - Friday from
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Brian T. Connolly 6:30 AM to 9PM; Saturday from 8 AM - 5 PM; & Sunday
Deacon: Deacon A. Kenneth Belanger from 7 AM to 5 PM. On First Thursdays & Fridays,
special devotions are prayed at Mass.
PARISH OFFICE:
Phone: 610-275-7711 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
Web Site: www.sainthelena-centersquare.net Baptisms are celebrated the 2nd Sunday of each month
Email: parish@sainthelenachurch.org after the 11:00 AM Mass. Please stop by the Parish
Office for information on scheduling Baptism for your
Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM child. Pre-Jordan classes are required for parents &
Business Manager: Ms. Cathy Neugebauer optional for Godparents, and are usually offered the
Parish Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Gina Malony first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Convent.
Call the Parish Office to register for class. Letters of
EDUCATION CENTER: eligibility are due at the Parish Office before a date can
1499 DeKalb Pike Blue Bell PA 19422 be confirmed for Baptism.
Phone: 610-279-3345 Fax: 610-279-3272
Interim School Principal: Miss Denise Britt SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE:
School Secretary: Mrs. Rene Ryan Arrangements must be made with a priest at least 6
School Nurse: Mrs. April Maxwell months prior to your desired wedding date.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia requires that all
PREP: couples attend a Pre-Cana class before marriage.
Phone: 610-277-3573 Contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment
Director of Religious Education: with a Priest and for information about attending a
Mrs. Madeleine Fitzgerald Pre-Cana Class.
DIR. of PARISH SERVICES:
Phone: 610-930-0349
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
Arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office.
Mr. Christian Thompson
FACILITIES MANAGER: SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION/
Phone: 610-322-5749 CONFESSION:
Mr. Vince Thompson Saturdays at 3:00 PM in the Church or contact the Parish
DIRECTIR of FACILITIES: Office to make an appointment.
Robert Malony MEMORIALS:
PARISH MASS SCHEDULE: Mass Cards, Candles, Bread & Wine...in honor of the living
Saturday Vigil is celebrated at 4:00 PM or in memory of the deceased. If you would like to have
a spiritual memorial offered in memory or in honor of
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, & 11:00 AM a loved one, please contact the Parish Office.
Weekdays: Mon - Sat 9:00 Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 PM
Holy Days: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, & 12:15 PM SANCTUARY FLOWERS:
(Except on Saturdays) If you are interested in having fresh flowers placed on
the Altar in either the Church or the Chapel, please call
SPIRITUAL DEVOTIONS: THERESA SMITH at 215-646-7636 to learn about details
Most Holy Rosary: Mon-Sat 8:25 AM (Chapel) and availability.
Wednesdays: 11: 30 AM (Grotto)
Eucharistic Adoration: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM-7:30 PM
Divine Mercy Chaplet: Mon-Sun 3:00 PM (Chapel)
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In your Christian charity
and mindful of the
Communion of Saints,
Mon., Feb. 14 9:00 AM - St. Cyril please pray for our
IMO ED KUREK
Requested by Rita Kurek
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Tue., Feb. 15 9:00 AM
IMO MARIA SALVITTI Dൾർൾൺඌൾൽ,
Requested by St. Helena Faculty
Wed., Feb. 16 9:00 AM especially the following:
IMO AGNES FERRARA
Requested by the Schmidt Family Jඈඁඇ Bඋඈൺඇ
Thu., Feb. 17 9:00 AM Lඒඇඇ Lඈඐൾඋ,
IMO CESDIA MARINI Lൾඈඇ Sඈൻඈඅൾൿඌං
Requested by her son, Joseph Marini
Fri., Feb. 18 9:00 AM
Jඈඌൾඉඁ Gൺආൻඈඇൾ
IMO AMELIA WALLACE May their souls and the souls of all the Faithful
Requested by the Rooney Family Departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Sat., Feb. 19 9:00 AM
Amen.
The living & deceased members
of the Saint Theresa Guild PRAY FOR OUR SICK
MEMORIALS FOR THE In your charity, please pray
for our sick & home-bound
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13TH parishioners, as well as those
The Sanctuary Candle in the Church burns living in health/nursing
in memory of facilities. In particular,
JOESPH WINKOWSKI please remember the
Requested by St. Martha’s Ministry following individuals:
The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel burns Patrick Banicki,
in memory of Marie Marrongelli,
RON MILES Linda & Chuck Basile, Peter J. Cissone, Jr.,
Requested by Dotty Miles McGrail & Flynn Families, Dave Colman,
A Candle burns at the Ed Mitchell, Teri Smyth, Diane Bambino,
Altar of the Blessed Mother Marie Becker, MaryAnn McCauley,
For good health of Tom Collins, Mary Reedy, Patricia Leedom,
Aline McGrail Jennifer Young, Maryann Tinti, John Leedom,
Requested by Donna & Gina Samantha Hunsecker, Juan Barba,
Claudia Restrepo, Juan Carlos Valencia,
A Candle burns at the Claudia Valencia, John Sajda, Ronald Agresti,
Altar of the Blessed Mother
Marco Martinelli, Matthew McDonnell,
in memory of
Baby Benjamin Berkowitz, Isaiah Bradwell,
Mary Spatz
Requested by Msgr. Nicolo, Fr. Brian,
Elizabeth Foster, Marie Valerio, Jack Keidel,
& the Rectory Staff Carolyn Smith, Mary Ann Freeman,
Baby Reagan Audrea Palaigos, Nikki &
A Candle burns at the Suzetta Eason.
Altar of Saint Joseph
in memory of To have someone listed, please call the Parish
Joseph Winkowski Office at 610-275-7711. Names will stay
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lamina listed for 2 weeks.
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Nic NOTES Our Lenten Penance Services will be on Tuesday,
March 29 at 1:15 PM and 6:45 PM. Please prayerfully
consider attending our Lenten Penance Services in
D EAR P ARISHIONERS , preparation for Easter.
This weekend we will have the renewal and
blessing of Wedding Vows. This will be done May God, through the intercession of Saint Helena,
at all of the Weekend Masses. It is a special time to bless us!
remember those who have pledged their love to one
another and to celebrate that love. May God continue to Love & prayers,
bless each and every one of our parishioners who are
married. Let us also remember to pray for those Monsignor Nicolo
parishioners of ours who will be getting married. May
their preparation and dedication to one another be
blessed. A PRAYER for
To all of our parishioners happy St. Valentine Day! our MILITARY
Lord God, Almighty Father, Creator of
We have just received from the Archbishop our 2022 humankind and Author of peace, we are ever
Catholic Charities Appeal Program. Our goal is $101,000
mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we
this year and remains the same as last year. We will show
the Appeal Video at all of the Masses, follow the possess, we ask You to bless the members of
diocesan timeline, as well as have a guest speaker to our Armed Forces. Give them courage, hope and
address parishioners about the impact of the Catholic strength. May they ever experience your firm
Charities Appeal. support, gentle love and compassionate healing.
Be their power and protector, leading them
The Archdiocesan goal for the 2022 Catholic Charities from darkness to light. To You be all glory,
Appeal is $12.5 million. Once again I am asking you for honor and praise, now and forever. Amen.
your generosity and I thank you for your contributions to
this wonderful Appeal. Please pray for all our military
personnel especially:
There are two initiatives that are happening about the
same time in our Archdiocese. The first initiative will be POI E LIZABETH F ENERTY , CPT K EVIN M AGUIRE ,
the “Disciple Maker Index” Survey, consisting of 75 SFC J AMES K ILGORE , CDR D ANIEL N EVEROSKY ,
questions. As a parish we did this in 2019, however, the TSGT J AMES L A P ORTE , SGT J OHN Z. M ATEJA ,
Archdiocese wants every parish in the Archdiocese to do LT N ICHOLAS H UMES ,
it now. The survey can be done online. We will have CPL A NTHONY J. C ICCARONE ,
some hard copies available. This will be done during the CPT E MILY M. L ORENZO -W OMACK ,
Lenten Season. CPT J ONATHAN R. W OMACK ,
SSGT J OSEPH P. L ORENZO ,
“Called to Build a Synodal Church, Called for More” is
LT C HRISTINA T AORMINA -L A P ORTE ,
the second initiative. There will be Listening, Reflection,
and Discernment opportunities throughout the LTJG B RENDAN J. K OCH ,
archdiocese for in-person and virtual gatherings. There LTJG A NDREW J. S CHUTTA
will be events regionally throughout the Archdiocese that & COL E LIZABETH A NNE C AIN
one can go to or participate by Zoom. The timing for this
will be in the near future as the Archdiocese supplies us SCAM ALERT!
with more information. This is ultimately a world wide
“adventure” that ends up at the Holy See.
Please know that
It feels very strange that Fr. Brian and I are already
beginning to assist other parishes and Catholic High Monsignor
Schools with Confessions. At this time we are doing First Nicolo, Fr. Brian,
Reconciliations and shortly we will begin our rounds of
assisting other Parishes in Confessions for the Lenten and the Saint Helena staff will never
Season. We usually have about 18 to 20 priest assist us email or text requests for money, gift
with Confessions in the Lenten Season. Therefore, as you
may realize, we have many different parishes to help cards, or help in any way. If you
because they help us.
receive one, please DO NOT respond
to these requests!
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L i tu r gi ca l M i n i s t ri ess
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PARISH EVENTS:
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CELEBRANTS & DEACONS
Saturday, February 19 SUNDAY, February 13
4:00 PM - Fr. Brian x Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM - Church
Sunday, February 20 (Renewal of Wedding Vowels)
7:30 AM - Fr. Brian x CYO Basketball: 1:00 - Social & Rec. Center
9:00 AM - Msgr. Nicolo
11:00 AM - Msgr. Nicolo
MONDAY, February 14
LECTORS x Daily Mass: 9:00 AM - Chapel
Saturday, February 19 x Prayer Shawl Ministry: 12:00 PM - Convent
4:00 PM - C. Kain, T. Pantaleo x CYO Basketball: 4:30 PM - Social & Rec. Ct.
Sunday, February 20 x First Lego League: 6:00 PM - Cafeteria
7:30 AM - J. Bond, P. Schaeffer x Choir Practice: 6:30 PM - Church
9:00 AM - M J Mrazik, L. Fickett x Walking with Purpose: 6:45 PM - Convent
11:00 AM - P. Lorenzo, R. Maiorano
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF TUESDAY, February 15
HOLY COMMUNION x Daily Mass: 9:00 AM - Church (6-8)
Saturday, February 19 x Adult Basketball: 5:30 PM - Social & Rec. Ct.
4:00 PM - M. Guckert, J. Kusnerick, T. Reigle, J. Smith, x PREP: 6:30 PM - Education Center & Cafeteria
T. Smith x 3 on 3 Basketball: 7:30 PM - Social & Rec. Ct.
Sunday, February 20
7:30 AM - T. McGarvey, M. Skeels WEDNESDAY, February 16
9:00 AM - S. Iannello, L. Iannello, K. McWilliams, x Daily Mass: 9:00 AM - Chapel
H. McWilliams, J. Oberlies x CYO Basketball: 4:30 - Social & Rec. Center
11:00 AM -M. Okenquest, J. Ramos, F. Ramos, x RCIA: 7:00 PM - Our Lady of Mercy
V. Thompson, K. Wurtenberg
ALTAR SERVERS THURSDAY,, February 17
Saturday, February 19 x Mass: 9:00 AM - Chapel
4:00 PM - T. Dwyer, K. Dwyer, N. Laub, I. Masucci x Walking with Purpose: 11:00 AM - Convent
Sunday, February 20 x CYO Basketball: 4:30 PM - Social & Rec. Ct.
7:30 AM - G. Capperella, J. Capperella, M. Wagner x Bell Choir Practice: 6:30 PM - Church
9:00 AM - T. Bushner, M. Merone, J. Trainor x Scripture Study: 7:00 PM - Virtual
11:00 AM -H. Elliott, S. Morrissey, A. Ormond, FRIDAY, February 18
C. Zapalac x Daily Mass: 9:00 AM - Chapel
SATURDAY, February 19
x Mass: 9:00 AM - Chapel
THANK YOU x Confessions: 3:00 PM - Church
x
FOR YOUR TITHE!
Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM - Church
Collection for the SUNDAY, February 20
weekend of
x Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM - Church
February 6
CYO Basketball: 1:00 PM - Social & Rec. Ct.
PLATE: $14,883
E-GIVING: $ 3,700
MAIL-IN: $ 4,678
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KEN’S KACHE
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Saints Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
Confirmation News
c. 1562-1597; late Sixteenth Century
Native Japanese priests and laity die nobly for a Thank you to Carol Brown and
new faith Debbie Erthal for their teaching
and guidance. Since September
Continued from Last week. they have been working with
their students and their parents
Paul, a Jesuit brother, and his companions were the through all the stages needed to
first group to suffer mass martyrdom in Japan. A complete Confirmation requirements.
military leader and adviser to the Emperor feared
Spanish and Portuguese conquest of the island and CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS
ordered the arrest of six Franciscan priests and Attendance at all Sunday Mass & Holy Days of
brothers, three Japanese Jesuits, sixteen other Obligation
Japanese, and one Korean. The captured had their Attendance at all PREP classes
left ears mutilated and were then forced to march, Attendance at all special events pertaining to
Confirmation
bloodied, hundreds of miles to Nagasaki. On
Saint Project
February 5, 1597, Paul and his companions were
20 Hours of Service
bound to crosses on a hill, like Christ, and pierced
Retreat
with lances.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
An eyewitness described the scene: Confirmation for Level Seven will be on Thursday,
Our brother, Paul Miki, saw himself standing in the March 31st, 2022 at 4:00PM with Bishop McIntyre
noblest pulpit he had ever filled. To his presiding.
“congregation” he began by proclaiming himself a
Japanese and a Jesuit… “My religion teaches me to Have a great week! Madeleine
pardon my enemies and all who have offended me. I
do gladly pardon the Emperor and all who have St Helena Knights #14210
sought my death. I beg them to seek baptism and be
Christians themselves.” Then he looked at his www.shkofc.com
comrades and began to encourage them in their final Grand Knight George Gillin
struggle…Then, according to Japanese custom, the GGillin@comcast.net
four executioners began to unsheath their spears…
The executioners killed them one by one. One thrust
of the spear, then a second blow. It was over in a
short time.
The executions did nothing to stop the Church.
Persecution only fanned the flames of faith. By 1614
about 300,000 Japanese were Catholics. So more
intense persecutions followed. Japanese leaders Be Super! Donate Blood. Save a Life!
eventually chose to seal off their ports and borders Calling all donors, A critical blood shortage exists. You
from virtually all foreign penetration, a policy that can make a lifesaving difference! We will be at
would last until the nineteenth century. Only in 1854 MONTCO on Saturday, February 19 from 9 A M till
was Japan forcibly opened to foreign trade and 2 PM in Parkhouse Hall Atrium., enter off Rout 202. For
Western visitors. Then, thousands of Japanese more information contact Carl Wagner at 610-730-4301.
Catholics suddenly came out of hiding, mostly near Go to www.redcross.org to register.
Nagasaki. They bore the names of the Japanese
martyrs, spoke some Latin and Portuguese, asked Praying for Peace in the Ukraine
their new guests for statues of Jesus and Mary, and Pope Francis recently called for an international day of
sought to verify if a French priest was legitimate prayer for peace to stop the Ukraine crisis from
with two questions: 1) Are you celibate?; and 2) Do worsening. The Pope asked the Lord to "grant that the
you come from the Pope in Rome? These hidden country may grow in the spirit of brotherhood and that all
Christians also opened their palms to show the hurts, fears and divisions will be overcome. He asked
priest something else—relics of the martyrs who “that our prayer for peace be made with the words of the
their remote ancestors had known and honored Our Father, explaining that "it is the prayer of sons and
centuries before. Their memory had never died. daughters to the one Father, the prayer that makes us
brothers and sisters, the prayer of children who plead for
God Bless! Deacon Ken reconciliation and concord."
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High School
Youth Group
2022 Calendar HSYG Meeting Dates
Sunday evenings 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the
Parish Convent. Sൺංඇඍ Hൾඅൾඇൺ Yඈඎඇ Aൽඎඅඍ
Gඋඈඎඉ Mൾൾඍංඇ ඌർඁൾൽඎඅൾ
February 13 - NO MEETING! Tਈਕਓਁਙਓ ਉ ਔਈਅ Pਁਉਓਈ Cਏਖਅਔ
7—8:30 P.M.
February 20 - T he Patriarchs: Part Two
St. Therese of Lisieux, pray for us!
February 27 — Service Event –
Writing Cards to the Elderly/Sick February 17 — “This Teaching is Hard”
March 6 — Egypt & Exodus: Moses February 24 — “Do You Love Me?”
March 13 — Rahab & Ruth For Lent, we will be watching Bishop
Barron’s “Seven Deadly Sins, Seven
Lively Virtues”
The Purpose of Man's Existence
March 3 — Pride & Humility
1. Who made us?
God made us. March 10 — Envy & Admiration
In the beginning, God created heaven and March 17 — Anger & Forgiveness
earth. (Genesis 1:1)
March 24 — Sloth & Zeal
2. Who is God?
God is the Supreme Being, infinitely perfect, March 31 — Avarice & Generosity
who made all things and keeps them in
existence. April 7 — Gluttony & Asceticism AND
Lust & Chastity
In him we live and move and have our being.
(Acts 17:28)
3. Why did God make us?
God made us to show forth His goodness and
to share with us His everlasting happiness in
heaven.
Eye has not seen nor ear heard, nor has it
entered into the heart of man, what things God
has prepared for those who love him.
(I Corinthians 2:9)
Lesson 1 from the Baltimore Catechism
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There are featured selections for both adults and Visit the Church & Chapel Live
children alike that instruct and inspire you to live
Go to the Parish Website and
your Faith more fully. PLEASE sign up for on the Homepage select
FREE at formed.org/signup today! Church Live or Chapel Live
on the right hand side of the page.
It is the parish gift for you.
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Dൾඏඈඍංඈඇඌ ංඇ ඍඁൾ Cඁൺඉൾඅ.
Dൺංඅඒ Mൺඌඌ
This year’s 40 Days for Life Spring 9:00 AM ~ Monday - Saturday
Campaign, a worldwide, life-saving event, Rඈඌൺඋඒ Rൾർංඍൺඍංඈඇ
runs from Feb. 2 through April 10. Check
our future columns for more information 8:25 AM ~ Monday - Saturday
about our parish prayer vigils. Daily 11:30 AM ~ Wednesdays
devotionals & more information are 3:15 PM ~ Monday—Saturday
available at www.40daysforlife.com Also available in the
Parish Library located in the Information Room, is Shawn Give the gift of prayer of the
Carney’s inspirational book, To The Heart Of The Matter
– The 40 Day Companion to Live a Culture of Life, New Year - a Spiritual Bouquet!
donated by the Respect Life Ministry. This book contains Come and pray the Rosary for your intentions -
40 days of Shawn’s brief reflections, short Scripture
passages, and suggested daily intentions.
Wednesdays, 11:30 in the Saint Therese Chapel.
Dංඏංඇൾ Mൾඋർඒ Cඁൺඉඅൾඍ
We’re Looking for Leaders = 3:00 PM ~ Mon. - Sun., followed by the Rosary
That’s You Cඁൺඉൾඅ ංඌ Oඉൾඇ ൿඈඋ Dൺංඅඒ Mൾൽංඍൺඍංඈඇ
6:30 AM - 9:00 PM ~ Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ~ Saturday
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is seeking 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM ~ Sunday
Volunteer Leaders for the 9 & 11 Masses Qඎൾඌඍංඈඇඌ? Cൺඅඅ Mൺඋඒ Jൺඇൾ Mඋൺඓං
ൺඍ 610-733-0814.
x All materials supplied; no teaching
experience is needed
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x A great opportunity to witness faith to the
youngest members of our parish.
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x You only have to lead once a month! Sʙʋʖʜʇʔʎʃʐʆ, Lʃʍʇ Cʑʏʑ & Mʋʎʃʐ
You are invited to join Monsignor Nicolo on a
Interested? Spectacular Switzerland, Lake Como and Milan trip
Please Contact Christian Thompson at from August 14, 2022 to August 26, 2022. The
610-930-0349 or price of the trip is $5,450 double occupancy and
cthompson@sainthelenachurch.org single supplement is $1,380.
For more information call Theresa Smith at
215-646-7636 or email theresacsmith@verizon.net.
NEEDED EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR
HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS!!!
We as a parish serve our
homebound parishioners by
visiting them weekly with Prayer
and Holy Communion.
We are reaching out to you, our
parishioners to consider becoming
an Extra Ordinary Minister for
Homebound Parishioners.
If interested or have questions,
please call
Jim McLaughlin at 610-587-6186 or
e-mail mcassoc.1@gmail.com
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Lenten Adult Faith Formation Video Series
5-Week Series: Begins Wednesday, March 9th!
RSVP for one or all 5 weeks
Each night includes Dinner, Prayer, Video & Group Discussion
In “No Greater Love”, you will experience the unconditional love Christ has for you.
We often hear about Jesus’ passion and SERIES DETAILS & FORMAT
death, but imagine experiencing them Five Wednesday Nights
for the very first time. In March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6
“No Greater Love” we are going to walk Empress Room
step-by-step with Jesus on His journey from 7:00 PM to 8:45 P.M.
from His agony in the garden to His for All Adults 18 & Over
crucifixion on Calvary. Along the way,
Each Wednesday Night includes Prayer,
we will unpack the biblical background a catered dinner by Paravati Catering,
to these events, the prophecies, and Ascension Press video & Small Group
most especially, the ways Jesus is Discussion.
inviting us to walk more closely with An offering of $15.00 per session to help
cover the cost of the meal is greatly
Him today. appreciated.
Questions, comments, want to sign up? Please Interested? How to Sign Up:
Contact Christian Thompson at 610-930-0349 Visit the Parish Website for a video
or cthompson@sainthelenachurch.org trailer of the Series and to RSVP
for 1 or 2 nights...or All 5!
10+ FEBRUARY 13,, 2022
2+ + SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME +
WE REMEMBER BEQUESTS
and we gratefully acknowledge the following The following people have prayerfully made
families who so thoughtfully asked that bequests in their Wills to Saint Helena Church.
donations in memory of their loved one be sent Please remember them in prayer as well.
to Saint Helena Church. Vivian Becker, Alice P. Devlin, Mary E. Flanagan,
We ask that you please keep them Hon. Robert W. Honeyman, Concetta Marchesani,
in your prayers: Mary Ellen Sullivan, Laura E. Wisniewski,
Estelle Noska, Elizabeth Ann Quillinan, Jean Stock,
James Adams, John Botto, Mary Ellen Brogan, Lawrence Marinari, Catherine Frawley,
Dr. Elwin S. Carlin, Audrey F. Crause, Mary Rosciola, Marian Curran, Charles Loeper,
Harry DeFazio, Ann Kelly, Jennie Dinardo,
Michael Frawley, Nicholas Grant, Ann Gerlach, Rev. John Coates, Kathleen Schoemaker,
Eugene P. Kenworthy Sr., Peter J. Kelly, Sr., Regina Zaleski, Margaret Donahue, Lorraine Gigliello,
Orville Johnson, John S. Maguire, Jane O’Doherty, Margaret (Peg) Tannenbaum &
Lucille Mazur, Grace Migliarese, George T. McCool, Jean John H. Quillinan, III.
P. McQuade, Dorothy Nicolo, Joanna Roth,
Thomas Oakes, Matilda M. Schoppet,
Mary Ellen Sullivan, Gertrude Usher, Virginia Valentine,
Louise Vanelli, Jean Vereb, Wඈඎඅൽ ඒඈඎ අංൾ
ඍඈ උൾආൾආൻൾඋ
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, Sൺංඇඍ Hൾඅൾඇൺ
Joseph Nicolo, Sr., Ron Miles, Harold Rodgers,
Marge Fitzpatrick, Mildred Dulin, Candida Barone, ංඇ ඒඈඎඋ ඐංඅඅ?
Stanley Lentz, Sr., Walter P. Piecyk, Ask your attorney to include such words as these in your
Henry Orzechowski, Gasper Sclafani, Rose Trombetta,
Brad Souders, Peter Nicolo, Joseph Yaccarino, Irene will: “I give, devise, or bequeath to Saint Helena Church,
Koziol, Frances Lavin, Anna Silvaggio, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422, for its general
Vincent J. Petrone, Stanley Toscani, Rita Rego, purposes all, (or state a fraction or percentage) of the
Charles Halfpenny, Sr., Gerard Geisel, Carol Piskai,
Stephen Imms, Betty Haly, Ed Sciarra, rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, whether real or
Ralph Martino, Thomas Keane, Mary Russo, personal.” OR “I give to Saint Helena Church, 1489
Marlin Souders, William Guerrini, William Schmitz, Jr.,
Andy Ortlieb, Nicola Rocco, Richard Duszak, DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 ($X..00) to be used
Salvatore Giuffrida, Harry Neff, Sr., for the general purposes of Saint Helena Parish.”
Ronald Lattanze, Katherine Roth, Maria Begley, Peggy
Guerrini, Daniel Staffieri, Norma Leuallen, John Frawley,
Rae Bordo, Veronica Graff, Thomas & Anne Yuengling,
Francis Nolan, Thomas Swan, Dixie Katrina, Prayer of the Week—
Anna Marie Esposito, Karen DeGennaro,
Catherine Murphy, Rita Curran, Ann Yaccarino,
Tom Gaasche, Catherine Swanick, Agnes Dougherty,
“Prayer of Saint Ignatius”
Vera Lentz, Marg Agresti, James Frawley,
Suzanne Bottinger, Jack Fitzpatrick, Antoinette Cannon,
Harvey Kreitzer, Nancy Cavan, Theresa Tomczak, TAKE, O LORD, all my liberty.
John Barry, Nicholas Machion, Daniel Begley, Receive my memory, understanding, and
Joseph Monastra, Catherine Frawley,
Rev. John T. Coates, Linda Taormina Kuhn, entire will. Thou hast bestowed on me
Dorena Colonnello, Marian Curran, Alexander Piermani,
III, Kathleen DePietro, Francis Zuest, Joseph O’Hara, whatever I have or possess: I give all
Steve Bacino, Phyllis D’Amico, Emil Bilinski, back to Thee, and deliver it to Thee to be
Carol Mignogna, Edward Stimmler, Marie Neff, Joan
Schmitz, Yolanda Marinari, Deacon Donald Kretsch, entirely subject to thy will. Only grant
Charles Walters, James F. “Smitty” Smith, Sr, me thy love and thy grace, and I am rich
Edward Sciarra, Jr., Daniel Fitzgerald,
Marie Litman, Elaine Thompson, Carmen Branco, enough and ask for nothing more.
Matthew Mazza, Edward Lock, Phyllis Galanti, Mary
Scarafone, Anne Burr, James Bozzelli, Margaret (Peg)
Tannenbaum, Barbara Souders, Joseph Smee, Sr., Let us pray this prayer with a mindset of
James Bottinger, Anne Nolen, Martha Flannery, complete abandonment to the will of God.
Joan Cannon, Hilda Carr, Joseph Wallin,
Kathleen & James Fenerty, Louis R. DiMaria,
Jim Dougherty, Elsie McDermott, Rita Sciarra & St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us!
Maria C. Salvitti.
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2+ + SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME +
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2+ + SIXTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME +
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