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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Joseph Albergo, Karl Albrecht, Lisa B., Baby Alexandra Bachert, Caroline Bachert, Frances Baio, Dolores Barbieri, Catherine Capato, Sally Capoziello, Antoinette & Catherine Chi-arelli, Marge D’Auria, Mary Ann D’Angelo, Baby Christopher Brian Demmerle, Domenica DeVito, Virginia DiGangi, Francesca Gaudino, Ian Genovese-Williams, Joseph Gentile, An-

thony Giampietro, John Joseph Gleeson, John Pierce Gleeson, Christine Healy, Aurea Hernandez, Maria Hernan-dez, Rosemary Hogan, Michael Hegel, Elizabeth Isolano, Keri & Baby Tristan, Amelia Kalb, Pam Karwan, John Killcommons, Baby T.J. Krieg, Kathleen Krieg, Klavdia Krieg, Anthony Lamantia, James Leung, Thomas & Patricia Lipari, William J. Litt, Ralph Maresco, Mary Mastrangelo, Camillo Mazella, Rosemary Menechella, John Myers, Salvatore Noto, Angela Ottomanelli-Hubbs, Michael Palermo, Gina Palya, Santo Pantina, Doris & Carlo Pecchillo, Joseph Questore, Mary Ro-mano, Jake Rothman, Louise Ruggiero, Anthony Russo, Fe-lice Scimeca, Rosemarie Secreti, Fred Sepulveda, Rosalia Sindone, Dolores Stone, Michael Tamburo, Chrissie Tremblay, Paul Tremblay, Paul John Tremblay, Ann Marie Vayda, Sr. Joanne Walters, Elizabeth Weimer, Brittany Zaita.

Deceased: Kathleen Lestingi, Mary Mignone Please Note: Since there are too many names of the sick to mention in the Prayer of the Faithful, they will be listed in the Bulletin for two weeks. To have a name reinstated on the list, a family member should call the Rectory during office hours.

T h i s We e k ' s M a s s I n t e n t i o n s

Sunday, June 12, 2016 8:00AM George & Ann Papandrea 9:30AM Joseph Quagliariello (Russo Family) 11:00AM Luciano Sannino (Rachele Sannino) 12:30PM Walter Flesché (Loving Family) 5:00PM For The Parishioners

Monday, June 13, 2016 St. Anthony of Padua 9:00AM Bienvenido Tanyag, Sr. (Aida Jocson)

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:00AM Victoria D’Amelio (Loving Family)

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 9:00AM Sangirardi Family (William Sangirardi)

Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:00AM Michael & Mary Leccese (Jo-Ann & Phyllis Leccese)

Friday, June 17, 2016 9:00AM Salvatore & Rosa Gambino (Loving Family)

Saturday, June 18, 2016 9:00AM Pasquale Izzo (Loving Family) Charles Monastero (Vita & Paul) Carmelo Paratore (Loving Wife) 5:00PM Maureen Higgins, Joseph Kellen, Frances Mannarino, Clara Mendolia, James Petros

Sunday, June 19, 2016—Father’s Day 8:00AM For Father’s Day Intentions 9:30AM For Father’s Day Intentions 11:00AM For Father’s Day Intentions 12:30PM For Father’s Day Intentions 5:00PM For The Parishioners

GOOD SHEPHERD STATUE We would like to thank Frank & Jean LeFavi, who kept the statue this past week. Anyone interested in keeping the statue in their home and praying for vo-cations for one week should contact the Rectory.

If you are new to St. Helen Parish, please remember to stop in at the Recto-ry to register your family!

On Saturday June 4th Bishop DiMarzio ordained 10 men to the priesthood, one of whom has been assigned to Saint Helen parish. Father Lukasz Kubiak has been assigned with an official start date of June 20th. We wel-come him to serving the parish as a newly ordained priest.

Deacon Ralph Edel was ordained a priest on Saturday June 4th also and has been assigned as parochial vicar to Saint Margaret Parish in Middle Village. Father Ralph Edel served as deacon for the last six months here at Saint Helen in preparation for his priestly ordination. We wish him many happy years as a priest of Jesus Christ.

Father Anthony Azuwike will be re-turning to the parish to serve as summer assis-tant beginning Wednesday June 15th. He will serve throughout the summer returning to his studies on August 15th.

Father Joe will be assisting as a sum-mer assistant in the parish of Saint Mark in Brooklyn, before going to Rome for further studies. We will greatly miss him!

Fr. Colamaria

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Buona Fortuna Fr. Joe!

May God Bless You

and keep you safe on your new journey!

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St. Helen’s Religious Education Office is now accepting registrations for the 2016-2017 school year. Office hours are Tuesday—Thursday from 12:30-3:00PM. The fee for one child is $75.00, and the fee for 2 or more children is $100.00. All new registrants will need to provide a copy of their Baptism Certificate. For more information please call 718-916-2319.

Policies Regarding Infant Baptism

at St. Helen Parish

Parents seeking Baptism for their children who live within the territory of St. Helen Parish are asked to register as members of the parish before re-questing an initial interview for Baptism. Registration is easily done at the parish office anytime during busi-ness hours. Parents seeking Baptism for their children who live outside the territory of St. Helen Parish are asked to obtain a letter from the parish in which they live authorizing the Baptism to take place at St. Helen. Initial meetings with parents seeking Baptism for their children will normally take place on the sec-ond Wednesday of each month from 7:00–9:00PM and on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30AM–12:30PM.

JUNE — AUGUST 2016

Mornings of Preparation Required Before a Baptism:

(All begin at the 11:00AM Mass and continue in the Msgr. McGinness Room)

June 26 — July 24 — August 28

Schedule for Baptisms: (All begin at 2:00PM)

June 26 — July 24 — August 28

Please call 718-738-1616 for more information and/or to schedule an appointment.

Catholic Charities Senior Center Ongoing Events

Every Friday, from 1:00-2:30PM the Center will have Karaoke. All seniors are invit-ed.

Every Wednesday, from 1:15-2:15PM the Center will have Zumba classes for seniors, a very good form of exercise.

Every Wednesday, from 10:30-11:30AM the Center is introducing the latest craze: Adult Coloring (all materials provided). Come and join the fun!

The Center is located at 155-55 Crossbay Blvd., across from Stop-N-Shop. For more infor-mation on these and many more activities, con-tact Rosalie at 718-738-8100.

FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY

OF PADUA

Monday, June 13, 2016 Mass at 7:30PM

The distribution of St. Anthony Bread will follow after Mass.

TD BANK AFFINITY PROGRAM

This past week Mr. John Spagnuolo, parishioner and local TD Bank branch manager, presented a check to the parish for $4,693.70. This check was made possible through a program where one simp-ly names Saint Helen as a beneficiary to a bonus based on the sum total of those who are associat-ed to Saint Helen Parish. It costs nothing for the customer, but as you can see benefits the parish greatly. Thank you for your participation in this pro-gram, and please contact Mr. John Spagnuolo, at TD Bank on Crossbay Blvd., for information on how to participate in this program.

TELEMATER: THE CATHOLIC TELEVISION CHAN-NEL FOR ITALIANS IN THE U.S.

TeleMATER (translated: Our Mother’s Television) is com-

prised of a mix of content from Italy and content produced

in its studios in NYC. The programs from Italy are provid-

ed via a partnership with two Catolc channels:

“telepace.it, TV 2000 and the “Centro Televisivo Vatica-

no”.

TeleMATER can currently be seen on local cable

television on NET TV, (TWC 97, Cablevision 30, Verizon

Fios 48) and Queens Public Television (TWC 56, RCN

84, Verizon Fios 36). For more information visit

www.telemater.org, or call 646-823-9697.

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Mon., June 13: 1 Kings 21:1-16; Matt 5:38-42 Memorial of Anthony of Padua I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. Today’s Gospel message seems to counter many messages we hear in campaign platforms that pro-pose to eliminate “evil” with more guns and military might. The Gospel isn’t calling us to be submissive door-

mats for those who wish to harm us, but to resist return-ing evil and violence with violent revenge. Many great leaders like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. have called for calm resistance as a means to achieve reforms and changed attitudes. Angry retaliation begets more vio-lence, while mercy, Jesus teaches, has a greater chance of healing the root of violence. In this year of discerning future leaders, O Lord, may we hear their words through your call to be merciful. Tues., June 14: 1 Kings 21:17-29; Matt 5:43-48 Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect. When learning new behaviors, we are often advised to start with small, reachable goals. Lofty goals can overwhelm us into giving up before we begin. Being a disciple is no different. It’s always easier to forgive people of whom we approve than those who annoy us or disagree with our values. Forgiveness is easier in theory than in practice, so when Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel asks us to “be perfect” in forgiveness, our modern sensibilities hear an unreach-able goal. In Luke’s Gospel, however, we are called to “be merciful as your Father is merciful.” This seems a more doable invitation to ongoing and incremental growth. It tells me that God is looking for committed effort, not instant sainthood. Thank you for your pa-tience, Lord. I know I’m a work in progress. Wed., June 15: 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14; Matt 6:1-6, 16-18 Your Father who sees in secret will repay you. We hear this Gospel reading every year when we begin our Len-ten renewal on Ash Wednesday. At this time of year, however, I find myself hearing it differently. If God of-fered me my deepest desires, and those desires would not be discernible by others or influence their opinion of me, for what would I ask? Would I wish to have “a double portion of spirit” like Elisha, or “wisdom” like Solomon? Who would I choose to become if changes in my charac-ter would be known or acknowledged only by our “Father in secret”? It was a tougher question than I would have anticipated. In my efforts to do your will, O Lord, may I begin with an honest desire to be who you created me to be.

Thurs., June 16: Sir 48:1-14; Matt 6:7-15

In praying, do not babble like the pagans,

who think they will be heard because of their many words. I still remember the shock of seeing red ink scrawled across the pages of a first-year university essay I got back from the professor. One notation has stayed with me: “Mean what you say, and say what you mean!” It’s a sentiment I need to remember in my prayer life, too. My scattered mind can be filled with mundane chores while I am reciting familiar prayers. Even the sign of the cross can become meaningless “fly swatting” if my mind is not engaged. Like any relationship of worth, our conversations with God need not be long or wordy, but do deserve our full attention. When my mind is busy, Lord, may I first rest with you in silence. Fri., June 17: 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Matt 6:19-23 Where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. My parents immigrated to Canada soon after World War II with few possessions. Through hard work and many sac-rifices, they were able to provide a safe and enriched life for their five children. Woven throughout their daily struggles was a deep faith and a committed prayer life. They were able to find God’s presence even in the most menial tasks of their daily life. Their trust in God’s grace and goodness were far more valuable to them than any physical comforts they may have acquired. It also al-lowed them to be generous with their physical posses-sions when they felt others had greater need of them than they did. Help us to live more simply, Lord, and to share generously of everything with which you have blessed us. Sat., June 18: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Matt 6:24-34 Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil. I doubt to-day’s reading is telling us to always live by the “Don’t worry! Be happy!” motto. When there is legitimate cause to be concerned and we’re able to do something to allevi-ate those concerns, then we should act. Unfortunately, we often waste a great deal of energy and sleep over things we cannot control. We spend so much attention on wor-rying about possible “what if” scenarios that we fail to recognize and enjoy the gifts of God’s grace in front of us today. Do what you can today, Jesus invites us, and leave tomorrow’s “what ifs” in God’s capable hands. Lord, give us courage to do what needs doing today and leave tomorrow’s uncertainty to you.

ELEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Homiletic starters and scriptural

reflection points for each day of the month