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JULY 2, 2017 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 2, 2017

Web Site: www.sainthelena-centersquare.net Email: [email protected]

Fax: 610-275-7610 School Phone: 610-279-3345 PREP Phone: 610-279-3870

1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422

Phone: 610-275-7711

God Shed His Light on Thee.

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PARISH STAFF Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Joseph J. Nicolo Parochial Vicar: Rev. Lawrence F. Kozak Deacon: Deacon A. Kenneth Belanger Deacon: Deacon Francis Cavaliere School Principal: Sr. Cathe Shoulberg, RSM Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Madeleine Fitzgerald Business Manager: Ms. Cathy Neugebauer Facilities Director: Mr. Vince Thompson Parish Administrative Asst: Mrs. Gina Malony Church Bulletin Editor: Ms. Helen Dean School Secretary: Mrs. Phyllis Cissone Director of Youth/Young Adults/Adults: Mr. Kurt Zampier

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, & 11:00 AM Weekdays: Mon - Sat 9:00 AM St. Theresa Chapel Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 PM Holy Day: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, & 12:15 PM

DEVOTIONS IN THE ST. THERESA CHAPEL: Most Holy Rosary: Mon - Sat 8:25 AM Adoration: Mon - Fri 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00 PM Mondays

CHAPEL HOURS: The St. Theresa Chapel is open Monday through Friday from 6:15 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; and Sunday from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated the second Sunday of each month after the 11:00 AM Mass. Please stop by the Parish Office for information on scheduling Baptism for your child. Pre-Jordan classes are required for parents and optional for godparents and are usually offered the first Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Education Center. Call to register for class. Letters of eligibility are due at the Parish Office before a date can be confirmed for Baptism. MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with a priest at least six months prior to your desired wedding date. The Archdiocese requires that all couples attend a Pre-Cana class. Our next Pre-Cana class is scheduled for October 14, 2017. Please contact Rob & Lena Gelenberg at [email protected] or 610-292-8359 for class infor-mation and registration. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office. RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION: Saturdays 4:00 - 4:30 PM in the Church or any time upon request. Call the Parish Office for an appointment.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

(closed for lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

Parish Mission Statement

One Family

United as members of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, we

are committed, as ONE FAMILY, to be messengers of God’s love and

presence in the world, and to welcome and invite others to become part

of this family and this mission.

One Heart

Called by our Baptism to a life of service in the Lord, we are committed,

with ONE HEART, to live in charity, practice the works of mercy, and work

for peace and justice.

One Faith

Strengthened by God’s Word and nourished by His Sacraments, we are

committed, in ONE FAITH, to promote lives of learning, living, and

proclaiming the Gospel message, as we continue to grow in the

knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of all that embodies these

awe-inspiring truths.

“TITHING IS GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVINGI It

We give to God because we want to. Thank you for tithing.

Msgr. Nicolo

I think we took a giant step forward when we decided to tithe. Let us

earnestly continue. Parishioner

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NIC NOTES

Dear Parishioners,

No matter how old you are, it seems that whenever

schools are off for summer vacation, we realize that

it is now the summer. Well, schools are off, and I

guess it is officially the summer.

Usually, in the life of the parish priest the summer

is a time to work on planning all of the parish activ-

ities for the coming "academic" year. It is also a

time to evaluate, revise, and enhance parish pro-

grams and activities. The priests also have an op-

portunity to look into new programs and evaluate

their usefulness in the parish.

Please mark your calendars for our Fourth of July

Mass. The Mass will be held in the Church. It gives

all of us the opportunity to thank God for the many

blessings and favors that He has bestowed upon us

as Americans. Sometimes we don't realize how

truly blessed we are to live in a land that is free.

We need always remember that freedom isn't

always free. Many people sacrificed their lives so

that we could be free.

Please spread the good news that we will be having

our Vacation Bible School again this year. Over the

last several years, many of our children have had

the opportunity to learn more about God in such a

happy and fun-filled environment. I am deeply

grateful to the many adults and young adults who

have volunteered their time and talents to make it

such a great experience for our children. I am also

very grateful to Kurt Zampier for all his hard work

in making our Vacation Bible School such a

success.

Several weeks from now you will be receiving

chances for our Annual Parish Fund raiser. You

will have the opportunity to win prizes over the

course of three drawing dates. The grand prize

will be $2000. I'm always very grateful for your

cooperation and generosity in making this

successful.

2018 MASS BOOK

Our 2018 Mass Book will open on Monday,

July 24, at 9 AM in the Rectory office.

Announced Masses are available for $15.

Sanctuary Candles, burning for a week in the

Church or the Chapel, are $20. Candles, burning

for a week at the Blessed Virgin Mary and/or St.

Joseph Statues in the Church, are $20 per candle

(4 candles are available). An offering of Bread &

Wine for a week is $50.

What a wonderful day we as a parish had on

Saturday, June 17. We had the investiture of the

Brown Scapular in the Chapel, as well as in the

Church. We also had the Consecration of the

Parish to the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate

Heart. All in all, it was truly a grace-filled and spir-

itual day for everyone who participated. I am sure

that we as a parish will be blessed.

May God, through the intercession of

St. Helena, bless us!

Love and Prayers,

Msgr. Nicolo

BROTHERS OF BORROMEO

VOCATION CAMP

ATTENTION: 6th, 7th & 8th GRADE BOYS

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017,

10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY

The Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood

is sponsoring a one-day event led by our

Philadelphia Seminarians, which will provide 6th,

7th, and 8th grade boys an opportunity for a

summer day of fun, food, and formation. The day

includes great music & food, sports, games,

powerful prayer, and Mass. Registration fee is $10

and the deadline is July 3, 2017.

For more information or to register please call

610-667-5778 or go to: HeedTheCall.org/BBVC .

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Pray For Our Sick

Please pray for these and all our Military personnel: Pvt. Mathew Loggins, Sgt. Ross Gallagher, Lt. Bert Geis, Capt. Rimas Radzius, Maj . Michae l Magee, Lt. Col. Michael Dehner, Sgt. David Gentner, Sgt. David Carlson, PO3 Elizabeth Fenerty, Capt. Kevin Maguire, 1st Lt. Steven Zahuranec, Maj. Pamela DiPatrizo, Capt. Christopher Jones, Cpl. Angelo Pastella, 1st Lt Andrew B. Gray, Maj. Nathan Edwards, Lt. Brian Asman, 2nd Lt. Timothy Fallon, SSgt. Joshua Wartchow, Capt. David Collins, Lt. Joseph Pawke, Lt. Daniel Neverosky, Ryan Calef, Specialist Brian D. Quinn, Corporal Jonathan Healy, Specialist John Zachary Mateja, Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Ciccarone, Pvt. Charlie Harrison, Pvt. Michael Billetta, and Staff Sgt. Jaime Laporte.

Pray For Our Military

Mass Intentions

for the Week

MON, July 3 9:00 AM - St. Thomas, Apostle

Frank Bujnoski Req. by Michelle & Rodney

McKenna

TUE, July 4 9:00 AM

Gene & Sue Shaw

Req. by Joe & Marie Kushnerick

WED, July 5 9:00 AM - St. Anthony Zaccaria I.H.O. Joann Rooney Req. by John Rooney

THU, July 6 9:00 AM - St. Maria Goretti

Henry Siedzikowski Req. by Amy Whiteside & Family

FRI, July 7 9:00 AM

Marion Crilley Req. by the Haly Family

SAT, July 8 9:00 AM - BVM

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.

Memorials for the Week of July 2

The Sanctuary Candle in the Church

burns this week in memory of

Edward Mulligan at the request of Maria & Jim McLauglin.

The Sanctuary Candle in the Chapel

burns this week in memory of

Matt McNamee at the request of Kittie & Michael Ryan.

Please keep in your prayers our sick, homebound, & those in healthcare facilities including: Patrick Banicki, Phyllis Galanti, Nicole Butler, Charles Thomas Nentwig, Mary Kretsch, Robert Souders, John Hilferty, Marie Marrongelli, Al Slusarz, Sue Eason, Baby Soren Zimmerman, Elizabeth Foster, Baby Landon Gavio, Gail McLean, Monica Dooley, Jimmy Durham, Mary Ann Stead, Thomas O’Hara, Christian George, Geraldine Gabor,, Becky Beitzel, Gerry Butler, Marie Litman, Jen MacAlary, Mary Lou Gilia, Josephine McLaughlin, Vincent Scaramuzza, Michelle Young, Larry Barnhouse, Giuseppe Taormina, Diane Bambino, Diane Melley, Albert Lewullis, Joseph Cascio, Joseph Armeli, Thomas A. McGarrity, Kaytie O’Hara, Fr. Jerome Laubacker O.de M., Anne McNellis, Baby Kinsley Grace, Mary Carroll, Tracy Moses, Marc Munz, J. A. Joyce, and Kate Frank.

Pray For Our Deceased Please remember in your prayers all

those who have died, including: Paul

A. Scarafone, Jr., Anna Bilinski,

Frank Smith, and Robert Novelli.

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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CELEBRANT 5:00 PM Fr. Scott (Deacon Frank) 7:30 AM Fr. Kozak 9:00 AM** Msgr. Nicolo (Deacon Ken) 11:00 AM Msgr. Nicolo

** Holy Communion offered under both species

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

5:00 PM J. Schmidt, M. Valle, G. Berti A. Schmalbach 7:30 AM B. & L. Geiger, T. Reigle 9:00 AM D. Moore, J. Pomeroy, L. Mace D. DeBrakeleer, M. Gerstemeier, D. Matoney 11:00 AM F. Boccella, B. Tice, L. Basile M. Catalde, D. Galanti

LECTORS 5:00 PM C. Kain & J. Pomeroy 7:30 AM T. Donohue 9:00 AM D. Barry & B. Nyman 11:00 PM P. Lorenzo

MUSIC 5:00 PM Comtemporary Group 7:30 AM Comtemporary Group 9:00 AM Comtemporary Group 11:00 AM Comtemporary Group

ALTAR SERVERS 5:00 PM McManus, McManus, Morrissey, Morrow 7:30 AM Mroz, Myers, O’Donnell 9:00 AM McWilliams, Okenquest, Ormond, Oruch 11:00 AM Plamondon, Robison, Schoppe, Schoppe

MINISTRIES SCHEDULED

FOR JULY 8 & 9

A candle burns this week at Saint Joseph in memory of

Paul Anthony Scarafone, Jr.

Req. by Msgr. Joseph J. Nicolo.

PARISH CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEEK OF JULY 2, 2017

MONDAY, July 3

Pre Jordan Class: 7:30 PM - Parish Meet-ing Room in the Education Center

TUESDAY, July 4 - Independence Day

Independence Day Daily Mass: 9:00 AM in the Church.

WEDNESDAY, July 5

Reach More Small Group: 7:30-9:00 PM - Counting Room

FRIDAY, July 7

Communion & Liberation: 8:30 PM - Par-ish Meeting Room in the Education Center

SATURDAY, July 8

Men’s Fellowship Group: 7:00-8:00 AM - Parish Meeting Room in the Education Center

ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE 2017 We are kicking off our

ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE

this month. You should receive your Raffle

Tickets in the mail shortly. We need your

support, and we encourage you to participate

to the best of your ability.

This year there will be several prizes

awarded at each drawing on

October 1, October 15, and October 29.

We will have a variety of donated prizes

from local businesses, as well as three

CASH Pr izes:

Grand Prize is $2000,

Second Prize is $500

and Third Prize is $250. Winners of the cash prizes will be drawn on

October 29.

Drawings will take place in the Narthex after

the 11 o’clock Mass on the above dates.

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The recitation of the Rosary and Fatima Prayers

that affords the opportunity to obtain the Plenary Indulgence granted by Pope

Francis for this 100th Anniversary of the Fatima apparitions will be held

THURSDAY, JULY 13, at 7:00 PM. Please join us in the Rosary Grotto of St. Helena

(adjacent to the parking lot) or in the Chapel in case of inclement weather. For comfort, you may wish to bring a lawn chair or blanket. This devotion will continue on the

13th day of each month until October 2017.

Live Streaming of Mass Restored!

Our Live Mass Broadcast has been restored and is

now available on our website.

www.sainthelena-centersquare.net

We apologize for the inconvenience

during repairs.

MADELEINE’S MESSAGE

The Meaning of

Independence Day

Independence is America's Heritage.

The Fourth of July is a holiday that most Americans

celebrate for various reasons. The festivity may

involve family, friends, or public gatherings.

Popular culture would have you believe that the

gala is a birthday party for the country; flags wave,

bands march, and bystanders cheer. The parades

are pageants, visible spectacles for all to applaud

and enjoy.

After the confetti blows away, what is the meaning

of the day? Commemoration of the Declaration of

Independence should be the primary reason for the

remembrance. Stay safe this Fourth of July.

Thank God for this day!

Have a great week!

Madeleine

CATHE’S CORNER As they say, a picture is

worth one thousand

words! These pictures

from Pre K 4 S are very

telling! In picture #1:

They have a question of

the day in PreK4S and

the question on the last

day, “Did you learn a lot

this Year?” Their

response was a UNANIMOUS, “YES” from all

students! It doesn’t get better than that!

Blessings on Mr. Smith and his gang – moving on

to KINDERGARTEN! Yeah!

Have a great week!

With love,

Sister Cathe

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ST. MARTHA CLEANERS

We are Seeking NewVolunteers

We Are Keeping our Early Schedule and

We Are Also Offering a New Later Schedule We are seeking additional volun-

teers to assist us with housekeep-

ing in our sacred Church and

Chapel. Our current cleaning

schedule is from 7 AM to 9 AM

each Friday, and this schedule

will continue. However, we plan

to set up an additional schedule for volunteers who

are unable to come in early. The new schedule will be

a specific timeframe between 9:15 AM and 2:30 PM

( to be determined later). Cleaners decide how long

their commitment will be. For additional information,

please contact Marlene Jefferys at 610-804-2840, or

email her at [email protected].

Greeters and Ushers

If anyone has mistakenly taken a badge and not

returned it to the counting room, please return it as

soon as possible. Our inventory is close to zero.

KEN’S CACHE

The Stations of the Cross did not arrive in a tidy,

neat package. For centuries the stations varied

widely in number and designation; in a few places

there was even another name for the devotion.

At Neuremberg, for instance, the stations numbered

seven and the devotion was known as the Seven

Falls, after the representations by artist Adam

Krafft, which depicted Christ either prostrate or

sinking under the weight of the cross. In other

places the stations varied from as few as nine to as

many as thirty-seven. The Diocese of Vienna set

the number at eleven, only five of which correspond

to today’s stations.

No one knows for sure how the Church finally

arrived at fourteen stations, though it seems likely

that the number was decided by devotional writers

of the Middle Ages rather than actual devotional

practice along the Holy Land’s via cruscis itself. It

was Clement XII who, in entrusting the devotion to

the Franciscans, fixed the number at fourteen.

Again, that was in 1731. The fourteen are as folows:

Jesus in condemned to death. 2) Jesus takes up his

cross. 3) Jesus falls the first time. 4) Jesus meets his

afflicted mother. 5) Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus

carry the cross. 6) Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.

7) Jesus falls the second time. 8) Jesus comforts the

women of Jerusalem. 9) Jesus falls the third time.

10) Jesus is stripped of his garments. 11) Jesus is

nailed to the cross. 12) Jesus dies on the cross. 13)

Jesus is taken down from the cross. 14) Jesus is laid

in the tomb.

There is some modern opinion that the Way, or

Stations of the Cross, is liturgically and psychologi-

cally incomplete because it ends without reference

to the Resurrection. Some thus propose a fifteenth

station for meditation upon the Resurrection; others

argue that this is unnecessary, as the place of Jesus’

entombment was also the place of Resurrection, and

therefore meditation on the one can be extended to

the other. Discussion on the point seems largely

academic, however, with the devotion gone into

such an eclipse.

God Bless You!

Deacon Ken

MOMMY AND ME IS BACK!!

By popular demand, the program Mommy and Me

will resume in October 2017! This is an opportunity

for Moms (New and Experienced) to come with

their young children, Infants to 3 Years of Age, and

have an opportunity to meet other Moms and their

children in an informal setting. A great chance to

meet new people, share ideas, and to experience

firsthand your Welcoming Saint Helena Parish

Community.

Sessions will be held the second and fourth Fridays

of the month beginning October 12, 2017, from 9:30

to 11:00 A.M.

To register or get more information, you may con-

tact Mrs. Katie (Kohler) Dalhoff at 610-952-5148 or

[email protected].

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ANNOUNCING

WALKING WITH PURPOSE

Are you interested in getting together with a group of women to explore your faith?

Would you like to see how the Scriptures apply to your everyday life?

If so, we invite you to consider joining Walking

with Purpose at St. Helena Church. Thursday after-

noons weekly, group sessions are starting October

5, 2017. Opening Your Heart, our 22-week foun-

dational course, is designed for women new to

WWP, as well as for those with more Bible study

experience.

Walking with Purpose is a Catholic women’s

Bible study that aims to bring women to a deeper

personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering

personal study and small group discussion that link

our everyday challenges and struggles with the

solutions given to us through the teachings of

Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.

Interested in learning more? Find out what it is

all about!

For questions or to register, call or email

Margaret Malloy 215-696-4670 or

[email protected].

You can also visit www.walkingwithpurpose.com

for more information.

We hope to see you at

Walking with Purpose this fall!

Youth Ministry News

Vacation Bible

School

Registration Ends

Friday, July 14!

Who: Kids going into K to 5th Grade

Where: St. Helena Education Center

When: August 7-11, 2017 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Cost: $40/1 child,

$70/2 children, $90/3 or more

Come celebrate the gift of LIFE at

this unforgettable Birthday Blast! This

is an exciting PRO-LIFE themed

week where kids will learn to

discover, respect, protect, serve, and

celebrate life.

Questions? Contact Kurt Zampier

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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St. Helena Senior Club

St. Helena Senior Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Academy of Music for a matinee on Thursday, August 24, 2017, to see the musical "WICKED.” The untold stories of OZ’s most infamous characters include the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Cost is $135.00. Get more information by checking the flyer in the Narthex, or to get more information or reserve a seat, call Mary McKenna at 610-275-0121.

Join the Music Ministry! You’ll Be Glad You Did!

The music ministry is looking for new members

to start in September. New members are wel-

come in the:

ADULT CHOIR The adult choir rehearses Mon-

day evenings from 7 to 9 PM.

For more information, call Jim

Siewert at 610-277-6265 or

email at [email protected].

BELL CHOIR

The bells rehearse Thursday

evenings from 8 to 9 PM. For

more information, call Cheryl

Platco at 610- 505-3038.

CHILDREN’S CHIME CHOIR

The children’s chimes

rehearse Thursday evenings

from 7 to 8 PM. For more

information for the children's

chimes, call Natalie Perez at

610-639-3932.

All rehearsals are in the church.

Virtus Class: Protecting God's Children will be offered here at Saint Helena on

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 7:00 PM.

This is a mandated Safe Environment class

for any School, Parish, or CYO volunteer in

any capacity. You may register for this

class on line at the Virtus site after July 6,

2017.

https://childyouthprotection.org

We truly hope that you take advantage of

this opportunity. If this is not a convenient

night for you, you may register for another site. You must

however, bring the paper that confirms your participation to

us for proof of participation!

We are ever grateful for your willingness to volunteer and

work with our children!

WINE National Catholic Women’s Conference

Join women from the greater Philadelphia area and across the

country for the first-ever National Catholic Women’s Confer-

ence hosted by WINE: Women in the New Evangelization!

Dynamic Catholic speakers Kelly Wahlquist, Teresa Tomeo,

Kitty Cleveland, and Sarah Christmyer will inspire you, and

musician Amanda Vernon will rejuvenate your spirit.

The day will include time for Msss, Confession, prayer, rest,

socializing, and shopping.

8:30 AM to 4PM,

National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestohowa,

Doylestown, PA.

Special group rates available, so bring your friends! For more

information and to register, visit wineconferencee.org

(Please note: Last year’s women’s conference sold out five

weeks in advance, so register today!)

Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!

Do you feel lost, alone, or bored in your marriage? Are you

frustrated, hurt, or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly

fighting or do you shut down? Have you thought about separa-

tion or divorce?

Retrouvaille may be the LIFELINE that you need! It is not just

a social gathering or a series of seminars, but rather a way to

rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your mar-

riage . Tens of thousands of couples have successfully saved

their marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the

six post sessions that follow it.

The next program is the weekend of

August 11-12

at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA.

For more information, or to register for one of our weekends,

visit out website at www.HelpOurMArriage.com

or call 1-800-470-2230.

All inquires are kept strictly confidential.

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We Remember And we gratefully acknowledge the following families who so thoughtfully asked that donations in memory of their loved one be sent to St. Helena Church. We ask that you please keep them in your prayers: James Adams, John Botto, Mary Ellen Brogan, Dr. Elwin S. Carlin, Audrey F. Crause, Harry DeFazio, Ann Kelly, Jennie Dinardo, Michael Frawley, Nicholas Grant, Ann Gerlach, Eugene P. Kenworthy Sr., Peter J. Kelly, Sr., Orville Johnson, John S. Maguire, Jane O’Doherty, Lucille Mazur, Grace Migliarese, George T. McCool, Jean P. McQuade, Dorothy Nicolo, Thomas Oakes, Matilda M. Schoppet, Mary Ellen Sullivan, Gertrude Usher, Virginia Valentine, Louise Vanelli, Jean Vereb, Mary C. & Raymond F. Uccelletti, Sr., Margaret Wright, Carmen Pagliaro, Dottie Monastra, William Curran, Shawn Henry, Jack Gambone, Gasper Butera, Helen Borkowski, Mary Ryan, Edward Garbacz, John Cantarini, Dave Landers, Joseph Nicolo, Sr., Ron Miles, Harold Rodgers, Marge Fitzpatrick, Mildred Dulin, Candida Barone, Stanley Lentz, Sr., Walter P. Piecyk, Henry Orzechowski, Gasper Sclafani, Rose Trombetta, Brad Souders, Peter Nicolo, Joseph Yaccarino, Irene Koziol, Frances Lavin, Anna Silvaggio, Vincent J. Petrone, Stanely Toscani, Rita Rego, Charles Halfpenny, Sr.,Gerard Geisel, Carol Piskai, Stephen Imms, Betty Haly, Ed Sciarra, Ralph Martino, Thomas Keane, Mary Russo, Marlin Souders, William Guerrini, William Schmitz, Jr., Andy Ortlieb, Nicola Rocco, Richard Duszak, Salvatore Giuffrida, Harry Neff, Sr., Ronald Lattanze, Katherine Roth, Maria Begley, Peggy Guerrini, Daniel Staffieri, Norma Leuallen, John Frawley, Rae Bordo, Veronica Graff, Thomas Yuengling, Francis Nolan, Thomas Swan, Dixie Katrina, Anna Marie Esposito, and Karen DeGennaro, Catherine Murphy, Rita Curran, Ann Yaccarino, Tom Gaasche, Catherine Swanick, Agnes Dougherty, Vera Lentz, Marg Agresti, James Frawley, Suzanne Bottinger, Jack Fitzpatrick, Antoinette Cannon, Harvey Kreitzer, Nancy Cavan, Theresa Tomczak, John Barry, Nicholas Machion, Daniel Begley, Joseph Monastra, Catherine Frawley, Rev. John T. Coates, Linda Taormina Kuhn, Dorena Colonnello, Marian Curran, Alexander Piermani, III, Kathleen DePietro, Francis Zuest, Joseph O’Hara, Steve Bacino, Phyllis D’Amico, Emil Bilinski, Carol Mignogna, Edward Stimmler , Marie Neff, Joan Schmitz, Yolanda Marinari, Deacon Donald Kretsch, Charles Walters, and James F. “Smitty” Smith,Sr.

Bequests

The following people made bequests in their will to Saint Helena Church. Please remember them in prayers as well.

Vivian Becker, Alice P. Devlin, Mary E. Flanagan, Hon. Robert W. Honeyman, Concetta Marchesani, Mary Ellen Sullivan, Laura E. Wisniewski, Estelle Noska, Elizabeth Ann Quillinan, Jean Stock, Lawrence Marinari, Catherine Frawley, Mary Rosciola, Marian Curran, Charles Loeper, Rev. John Coates, Kathleen Schoemaker, and Regina Zaleski.

HELP US KEEP ST. HELENA BEAUTIFUL

BY ADOPTING A GARDEN!

The Garden Club maintains various flower beds on the

Church campus grounds. We are asking for your help

in keeping our gardens looking beautiful. Maybe a

family or a Church ministry group could adopt one of

the gardens to upkeep during the spring, summer, and

fall months. We are asking that the gardens are weed-

ed weekly or as needed. Andrea Caperilla will be

watering all the areas where there is not a watering

system. The areas in blue print below need to be

adopted:

Two Large Plots in Front of Church Front and Side of Bell Tower Right Side of Church including area near steps—Diane Murasky Blessed Mother Statue—Diane Murasky Stations - Cynthia Gantz Wayside Garden near Stations Garden by Transformer across from Stations Island in front of Empress Room Front of Empress Room Eight Urns at Church and 2 Urns at Chapel – Andrea Caperilla Front and Side of Information Center Left Side of Church including Hydrangea Garden Row of Holly Bushes between Church and Chapel

Gardenia Garden on side of Chapel Azalea Garden on top of Grotto Lower Left Side of Church near Grotto St. Joseph Statue – Mike Pelone St. Francis Garden – Cheri Bacino Pond in Front of Rectory – Cheri Bacino Front of Rectory – Cheri Bacino St. Helena Statue & Plot behind statue—Mariline Zorzetto St. Theresa Statue & Plot Behind Statue Hedges in Front of Rectory Father Higgins’ Grave Sacred Heart Statue – Mike Pelone Church Sign on Route 202 Eight Angels School – Front of Library School – Front Left Side School – Front Right Side School – Rhododendron Ten Urns on Lower and Upper Sides of School – Andrea Caperilla Islands in School Parking Lot Berm (Would need several people) Front of Convent

Row of Crepe Myrtles near Grotto

If you can help, please call Theresa Smith at

215-646-7636 or email at

[email protected]

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Happy 4th of July!

Unscramble the following

words that have to do with

July 4th

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St. Thomas’ Feast Day is Monday, July 3rd

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STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENT

MINISTRY / ORGANIZATION CONTACT PERSON PHONE NO. E-MAIL / WORK NO. Adoration Agnes Ferrara 215-699-6128

Art & Environment Theresa Smith 215-646-7636 [email protected]

Basketball: Adult & Young Adult Mike O’Brien 610-247-3570 [email protected]

Basketball: Young Adult Joe Oberlies 215-756-7194 [email protected]

Bereavement Ministry Michele Gerstemeier 610-584-0862 [email protected]

Catering/Empress Room Joe Paravati 610-666-8112 [email protected]

Chapel Reposers Jack Greenleaf 610-292-9606 [email protected]

Collection Counters Denise Janick 610-733-1968 [email protected]

Karen Wurtenberg 610-322-5951 [email protected]

Communion and Liberation Rebecca Cherico 484-231-8807 [email protected]

Cross Talk Dorothy Barry 610-275-3689 [email protected]

Discovering/Following Christ Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected] Divine Mercy Chaplet Barbara Souders 215-646-3437 [email protected]

Ecumenical Activities Coordinators Tim & MaryAnne Seiders 215-699-6993 [email protected]

Evangelical Catholic Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected]

Evangelization Ministry Jo-Ann Belanger 610-279-8042 [email protected]

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Msgr. Nicolo 610-275-7711 [email protected]

Church Jim Pinciotti 610-275-9813 [email protected]

Suburban Hospital Fr. Kozak 610-275-7711 [email protected]

Nursing Home/Private Visit Parish Office 610 275-7711 [email protected]

Home Visit Jim McLaughlin 610-587-6186 [email protected]

Facilities Committee Athony Taormina 610-256-0886 [email protected]

Finance Council Msgr. Nicolo 610-275-7711 [email protected]

Fundraising Gina Malony 610-275-7711 [email protected]

Garden Club Theresa Smith 215-646-7636 [email protected]

Greeters Herb Mace 610-275-2297 [email protected]

Home & School Association Jennifer Lynch 610-292-8403 [email protected]

Knights of Columbus Tony Gallagher 215-970-6878 [email protected]

Ladies of Helena Theresa Smith 215-646-7636 [email protected]

Lectors Pat Lorenzo 25 653-0987 [email protected]

Lending Library Anne Marie Arena 610-275-6918 [email protected]

Liturgical Dance Dana Leeds 215-661-2878 [email protected]

Men’s Fellowship Group Joe Bushner 484-684-6118 [email protected]

Mommy & Me Kim Durski 215-699-6898 [email protected]

Music Ministry Cheryl Platco 610-505-3038 [email protected] or

Adult Choir Cheryl Platco 610-505-3038 215-652-7507

Bells Cheryl Platco 610-505-3038 [email protected]

Cantors (Scheduling) Jim Siewert 610-277-6265 [email protected]

Children’s Chimes Natalie Perez 610-639-3932 [email protected]

Contemporary Music Ensemble Dick Lentz 25-822-6751 [email protected]

School Chorus Jennifer Lau 610-279-3345 [email protected]

New Beginnings II Rita Kurek 610-279-5897 [email protected]

Parish Nurse Program Terry Shomberg, R.N. 215-699-5024 [email protected]

Parish Pastoral Council Msgr. Nicolo 610-275-7711 [email protected]

Parish Youth & Young Adult Ministries

St. Helena School Sr. Cathe Shoulberg 610-279-3345 [email protected]

Parish Religious Ed. Program (PREP) Madeleine Fitzgerald 610-277-3573 [email protected]

High School Youth Group Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected]

Young Adult Group Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected]

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected]

Altar Servers Becky Bushner 484-684-6118 [email protected]

Youth Lectors Angela Walker 215-628-2797 [email protected]

CYO / Community Service Corps Susan Hughes 610-279-5564 [email protected]

CYO / Sports - President Ryan Major 215-872-7115 [email protected]

CYO / Sports - Athletic Director Chris Massella (boys) 267-934-1220 [email protected]

Maria Saxon (girls) 610-389-3582 [email protected]

Brownies / Girl Scouts Susan Hughes 610-279-5564 [email protected]

Cub / Boy Scouts Shawn Connaghan 215-643-3365 [email protected]

Vacation Bible School Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected]

Photography Club Theresa Smith 215-646-7636 [email protected]

Prayer Shawl Ministry Francis Reinhardt, O.S.F. 610-279-1804

Pre Cana Team Lena & Rob Gelenberg 610-292-8359 [email protected]

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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 or 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 that 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, to start the process please fill in the information below and place the form in the collection basket. Someone from the Parish Office will call you. Please be sure to

visit our Parish website at www.sainthelena-centersquare.net

NAME: __________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________

CITY: ____________________________________________STATE/ZIP:_____________________

PHONE #:___________________________________CELL: ________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

MINISTRY / ORGANIZATION CONTACT PERSON PHONE NO. E-MAIL / WORK NO.

Pre-Jordan Team Kathy Petz 610-270-0216 [email protected]

Prison Ministry Ray Van Haute 215-641-0356

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Deacon Ken Belanger 610-279-8042 [email protected]

Respect Life Activities Bill Bogle 610-272-1106 [email protected]

Scripture Study Deacon Ken Belanger 610-279-8042 [email protected]

Senior Citizens Club John Waldspurger 484-485-7739 [email protected]

Serving Our Community—SOC Micki Burns 267-240-3264 [email protected]

Spiritual Direction Carol Jensen 610-277-4833 [email protected]

St. Anne Sewing Club Theresa Smith 215-646-7636 [email protected]

St. Martha Cleaners Marlene Jeffreys 610-804-2840 [email protected].

Stephen Ministry Deacon Ken Belanger 610-279-8042 [email protected]

Symbolon Kurt Zampier 610-930-0349 [email protected]

Time & Talent Coordinator Joe Walker 215-628-2797 [email protected]

Tithing Coordinators Elaine & Vince Thompson 610-277-5814 [email protected]

Ushers Herb Mace 610-275-2297 [email protected]

Walking with Purpose Margaret Malloy 215-696-4670 [email protected]

Wedding Rehearsal Coordinators Cindy Lejman 610-275-7711

Women of the Gospel Carol Jensen 610-277-4833 [email protected]

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