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MASSES Saturday Vigil – 4:30PM Mass in English Sunday – 8:00AM Mass in English 9:30AM Mass in Vietnamese 11:15AM Mass in English 12:30PM Mass in Spanish Monday through Saturday 8:00AM Obligatory Holy Days – (except Jan. 1 & Christmas) 6161 N. 5th Street 8:00AM, 9:00AM, 7:00PM Tri-lingual (Fifth Street and Godfrey Avenue) First Fridays – 8:00AM (and 9:00AM during School Year) Philadelphia, PA 19120-1497 St. Helena Church is a Tithing & Evangelizing Parish SACRAMENTS Mission Statement Confession Saturdays 4:00-4:30PM 15 minutes after Mass We, the Parish of St. Helena, are rooted in Jesus Christ and nourished by Eucharist. We are aware of our present diversity and the changes that enrich us. Preparation Class in English is held the 1st We strive with all that God has given us to live and to share the Gospel of love by Sunday of each month. Please call the rectory to set creating a welcoming and united community. We seek to integrate actively up an interview with Sr. Sophie Yondura, ssj. D. Min. people of all ages, races, and cultures into every area of life. before planning for the baptism. PARISH STAFF Rev. Msgr. Joseph T. Trinh Pastor Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. If interested in completing your Sacraments For information, contact Rev. Edward A. Pelczar (Retired) In Residence Sr. Sophie Yondura, ssj., D. Min. (215-424-1300). Rev. Peter J. Welsh Parochial Vicar Rev. Albert Gardy Villarson, OMI In Residence Religion classes for Public School students held Deacon Victor I. Seda Parish Deacon every Sunday beginning in September. Classes are at Deacon Huan C. Tran Parish Deacon at 9:15AM in the School Hall. For information, contact Sr. Sophie Yondura, ssj., D. Min. 215-424-1300). Deacon Victor Pomales Parish Deacon Sr. Sophie Yondura, ssj., D. Min. Parish Services, DRE, RCIA Elena Asencio Parish Secretary The Church must be contacted at least 6 months in Tram Ton Nu Business Manager advance to make arrangements. Genevieve Black Music Director DEVOTIONS Sr. Maryanne Zakreski, ssj Outreach Center Eucharistic Every Thursday in Chapel Sr. Anna Marie Lesutis, RSM, RN Health Promotion Adoration 8:30AM-5:00PM (Evening Prayer) Ann Farley, MSN Health Promotion Daily Rosary Monday – Friday after 8:00AM Mass Sr. Lan Nguyen, OP Parish Ministry MM Devotion Saturday – 7:45AM (Lower Church) OLLV Devotion Friday – 8:00PM (Chapel) th Rectory 6161 N. 5 Street 215-424-1300 (1301) Saturday – 8:30AM (Lower Church) Convent 6127 N. 5th Street 215-924-2770 Viet. Divine Mercy Sunday – 2:30pm (Lower Church) School 6101 N. 5th Street 215-549-2947 Grupo Tenemous circulo de oración en español todos Rectory Fax Number 215-424-9152 Carismático los miercoles a las 6:00PM-9:00PM en la iglesia de Health Promotion Office 215-384-6540 abajo. Estan todos invitados Food Bank 267-900-5935 SERVICE MINISTRY St. Helena Parish Outreach Center 267-437-4929 55+ Club 2nd & 4th Thursday 12:00 (Rectory Basement) Web-site www.sainthelenaparish.net Boys Scouts Every Wednesday 7:00PM-9:00PM (Hall) Aid for Friends Contact Sister Sophie Yondura, ssj. D. Min. St. Helena Church Office Hours (closed 12Noon-1:00pm) Outreach Center Sr. Maryanne Zakreski, ssj (267-437-4929) Monday-Thursday 9:00am to 8:00pm Sick Calls Please call the rectory to schedule a home visit for Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Communion or in the Hospital. Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm Rehabilitation Laurel Square, York, Cheltenham St. Helena-Incarnation Independent Mission School & Nursing Home Contact Father Peter Welsh 6101 N. 5th Street 215-549-2947 Meetings St. Helena Food Bank Parish Council Alternating 2ndTuesday 7:00PM (Rectory) Is serving clients in the 19111, 19120 and 19126 zip codes once a Finance Committee Alternating 2ndTuesday 7:00PM (Rectory) month. Bring photo I.D. and a current bill showing your name and zip code. Hours of Service: Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00am-12:30pm. Alumni Meeting Monthly at 10:00am in the Convent Senior Boxes – 3rd Thursday of each month from 9:00am-12:30pm. We Remember in Prayer our Sick SATURDAY, March 28, 2020 Luke Tynan Frances Clark Duong Thi Tham Anna Gottilieb Kugler Carmen Lebron Victoria Marin Jacqueline Williams th Lucia Zavala Ryan Cichon Francis Germanovich SUNDAY, March 29, 2020 5 Sunday of Lent Carmen Torres Joseph Henson Carmen Jimenez Fr. Edmond Speitel Jeff Boka Teresa Merrigan Trisha Kern Personal Intention Thanh Boka Nathaniel Lopez Emilio Rosario Margaret & Eugene Harkins Luis Ortiz Harry Berge Beth Ann Sellers Carmen A. Alicea Rosaura Caraballo Carmen Giamarco Dan Shead Francis Hernandez Isabel Phayre Louise Liebel MONDAY, March 30, 2020 Camille Figueroa Ignacio Ortolaza Hipolita Delgado Monica Peltz Yondura Frank J. Schaller, Sr. We Remember in Prayer our Deceased TUESDAY, March 31, 2020 Quang Trung Nguyen Victims of the Coronavirus WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 Dec. Members of the David Speicer Family Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 St. Francis of Paola May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Julia Schaller Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 world for the ruin of souls. Amen! All Souls in Purgatory San Miguel Arcángel, defiéndenos en la batalla. Sé nuestro SATURDAY, April 4, 2020 St. Isidore amparo contra la perversidad y asechanzas del demonio. Thomas That Nguyen Reprímale Dios, pedimos suplicantes, y tú Príncipe de la Dec. Members of the Incarnation Senior Milicia Celestial, arroja al infierno con el divino poder a Satanás y a los otros espíritus malignos que andan SUNDAY, April 5, 2020 Palm Sunday dispersos por el mundo para la perdición de las almas. James Norris Amén. Personal Intention John, Frances & Jack McBride Lấy Tổng Lãnh Thiên Thần Micae, xin hãy bênh vực che Alice Montero, Jose Vazquez & Jose F. Vazquez Montero chở cho chúng còn trong chốn chiến trường, cùng nên như thành lũy vững bền cho chúng con trông cậy và chống Gracious God we give thanks as we anticipate trả các chước sâu độc ma qủy. Chúng con sấp mình celebrating the 100th anniversary of St. Helena xuống xin Đức Chúa Trời ngăn cấm thần ngụy ấy. Lạy Church and the journey that started so many Tổng Lãnh Thiên Thần Micae là tướng quân cai quản cơ years ago, and so many plans ago, and so binh trên trời kìa satan và thần dữ đang rảo khắp thiên hạ many dreams ago. We celebrate all the joys that have been hòng làm hư loài người chúng con, xin ngườ i lấy phép birthed in these 96 years. We celebrate all the happy times, all Đức Chúa Trời mà xua đuổi chúng xuống hỏa ngục đời the accomplishments, and all the triumphs. Thank You, Lord, đời. Amen for blessing our parish. We acknowledge that there have been, and will continue to be, struggles and heartaches. Yet we have travelled together under Your protection and love for the past 95 years. Thank You, Lord, for being with us in good times and SUNDAY, March 29, 2020 5th Sunday of Lent bad. We give thanks for those who founded our church 96 Ez 37: 12-14 Rom 8: 8-11 Jn 11: 1-45 years ago and for their faith and vision, for their gifts and MONDAY (30) Dn 13: 1-9, 125-17, 19-30, 33-62 abilities. We give thanks for all who have been members of this Jn 8: 1-11 congregation, those who have given freely of their time and TUESDAY (31) Nm 21: 4-9 Jn 8: 21-30 money, and for those whose wisdom guided our Church. We WEDNESDAY (01) Dn 3: 14-20, 91-92, 95 give thanks for all who have preached and taught here and for Jn 8: 31-42 all who today lead in worship, witness, and service in our THURSDAY (02) Gn 17: 3-9 Jn 8: 51-59 parish. We ask, Lord, that You would continue to protect us, th FRIDAY (03) Jer 20: 10-13 Jn 10: 31-42 guide us and sustain us as we anticipate our 100 anniversary celebration in 2024. Amen SATURDAY (04) Ez 37: 21-28 Jn 11: 45-56 \ 1 048 St. Helena – Rt. P From many countries and cultures, Saint Helena Parish Family celebrates God’s faithfulness by encountering Christ through Scripture, the Sacraments and Community Committee Members Chairperson: Norajean Glenn Assistant Chairperson: Fred Rosso Lord Jesus, we ask for your help and healing in this time of uncertainty. Andrea Santiago Anita Repsch Maria Repsch Please stop the spread of this Sharon Smith Carol Henson Jean Berry coronavirus around the world. Help it Anne Bercaw Joan Teel Rich Teel to cease soon! Help those who are Gloria Jones Herminio Rosa Sam Ashie sick to heal. Help the first responders David Nguyen Suzette Ellison Jim Pokorny and medical professionals to stay Yomayra Garcia Maria Schaller Mary Nguyen safe and healthy as they treat others. Carolyn Onibalusi Dong Van Nguyen Kelvin Garcia Provide the supplies they need. And a cure. Be with those Sr. Maryanne Dung Nguyen Josephine Rodriguez who are working at home or in the workplace to be Monica Rodriguez Victoria Blanca Torres-Kelmedi productive, and not feel isolated or lonely. Help those who have lost their job or have reduced hours. People who need cash and supplies right now. Help us all to stay healthy and keep our eyes on You, not the changing circumstances around us. May we be strong and better people for this, and may this virus crisis end soon.