St. Helena’s Church
602 PHILADELPHIA PIKE, BELLEFONTE, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19809
(302)764-0325 • FAX: (302)764-1068 • WWW.SAINTHELENAS.ORG
PARISH STAFF
PASTOR:
Vy. Rev. Stanley J. Russell, V.F.
In Residence
Rev. Edward J. Fahey
DIRECTOR OF
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mrs. Hummy Pennell
762-4280
DIRECTOR
OF MUSIC/ORGANIST
Mr. Joseph Louden
888-1743
PARISH SECRETARY
Mrs. Kathy Quinn
764-0325 x106
PARISH SOCIAL
MINISTRY – 764-7545
Mrs. Dorothy Medeiros
Director, 764-0325x104
RECTORY
OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Thus, 8am to 2pm
Fri, 8am-Noon
PARISH RECEPTIONIST
Ms. Leslie Savage
764-0325 x100
PARISH MANAGER
Mr. Christopher Hullinger
764-0325 x102
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm (except Easter Vigil)
Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00am
FINANCE MANAGER
Mr. Paul Penna
(302) 764-0325 Ext. 102
PARISH COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mr. Jim Clark
764-0325 x106
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mr. Joe Newdeck
764-0325 x106
CONVENT - Sisters of St. Joseph
610 Philadelphia Pike
764-3427
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Mr. Dominic DiChristopher,
Grand Knight
Christopher Council, #3182
302-562-4492
DAILY MASSES
Monday through Friday: 7:00 & 9:00am
Saturday: 9:00am
RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION):
Saturday: 3:30-4:30pm
Other times by appointment.
Room of Reconciliation (Confession) is located in the
rear of the church on the Blessed Mother’s side.
BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS:
Call the Rectory to register
October 12, 2014
28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
October 12, 2014
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus described the kingdom of
heaven as a “wedding feast”. So did Isaiah
the prophet who described God as providing
a feast with fine food and drink and “he will
destroy death forever”. Even though Jews at
that time (600 BC) did not know what
happened after death, Isaiah was convinced
death would not be the end. We Christians
believe God, who raised Jesus from the dead,
will raise up those who belong to the Body of
Christ.
In this month of October, once more
the American Catholic community observes
Respect Life Month. Once more we are
called to witness to the truth that every
human life is precious to our God the Creator
of all life.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
The 40 Days for Life Campaign runs
now through November 2nd. The Vigil
location is 625 N. Shipley Street in
Wilmington. Vigil times are Monday through
Saturday 8am to 1pm. Chairs, water, signs
and other information are provided.
All priests of the Diocese re on Retreat
with our Bishop this week at Malvern
Retreat House. Please pray for your
priests.
Anointing of the Sick: Our annual
Mass will be held NEXT weekend, October
18th and 19th. Contact the Rectory to let us
know which Mass you will attend if you wish
the Anointing.
THE SECOND SUNDAY
BREAKFAST BUFFET IS TODAY!
October12~Apple & Scrapple Festival!
This month we will be featuring items
containing scrapple and apples. If you
haven’t already decorated for autumn, you
may want to wait since there will be an
assortment of pumpkins, gourds, fall flowers,
corn stalks available for you to purchase!
Cost: $7.50-adults and children over 12;
$4.00 per child under 12; Do you have a
group of 6 or more? We can reserve a table
for you. Just text: (302) 598-8685 or email:
[email protected] and leave a message
with your time of arrival and number in your
party. Service: 8am-12:45pm in Masci Hall.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Mark the Date: October 15th the film:
“Not My Life” on the trafficking of children,
will be shown in Masci Hall at 7pm.
Thanksgiving Food and Christmas
Giving Tree: To all parishioners: if you
know of a family in the parish who may be in
need of Thanksgiving Food or Gifts for
Christmas, please have the family call St.
Helena’s Parish Social Ministry, 764-7545.
The children must be under 17 years of age
to receive gifts. Blessings to all!
The Diocesan Respect Life Committee is
sponsoring a workshop for parish Pro-Life
leaders. The theme is “The Hazardous
Results of the Sexual Revolution”. The main
speaker is Gloria Purvis, host of the EWTN
program “Authentically Free at Last” and cochair of Black Catholics United for Life. The
program will take place on Saturday,
October 18th at St. Polycarp Church in
Smyrna. Registration begins at 9am. The
program lasts until 4pm. There is no charge,
however a free will offering will be taken to
cover the cost of the lunch that will be
provided. You may contact Fr. Leonard Klein
at [email protected].
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
GROUP - There will be a TACO
INFORMATION NIGHT for 7th & 8th graders
who may interested in joining our Jr. High
Youth Group, next Sunday, October 19 from
7:00pm to 8:30pm in the School Hall. All 7th
and 8th graders are invited to attend. You do
NOT have to be Catholic, so please feel free
to invite your friends to join us!
FIRST RECONCILIATION MEETING
for CHILDREN & PARENTS will be held
on Sunday, October 26th at 12:15pm in Masci
Hall.
LITURGY CORNER
St. Helena Choir: Are you a high school
student or beyond and interested in singing?
St. Helena’s has an incredible music program
waiting for you. We are especially looking for
gentleman singers. Contact Joe Louden, 302888-1743 or [email protected] to set up
an appointment for a hearing. Our next
meeting is Thursday, 10/9 at 7:30pm.
Youth Choir: We had an amazing start
to our Youth Choir with 24 singers attending
our first rehearsal. If you forgot, it’s ok! We
would be glad to welcome new members this
Monday night. Grades 3 through 8 rehearse
on Monday nights at 5:45pm in Church. Kids
from all these grades were represented.
Afterwards we walk over to CCD. We can’t
wait to introduce the choir to the parish.
More news to come!
YOUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
DOLLARS AT WORK-An Update!
Thank you for your contributions to our
Capital Campaign. As you can see, work is
now completed on the slate roof on the
Rectory! Work is also being done on the
Church Sacristy areas where we have leaks
in the stone work and flat roofs. Work is
proceeding
in
replacing
deteriorated
capstones on the school roof and repairing
damage to the walls that have resulted from
leaks in several rooms.
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, October 11
5:00pm(SR) John R. Quinn, Sr.
Sunday, October 12
7:00am(WR)People of the Parish
9:00am(SR) Eleanor Morrison
11:00am(SR)Walter Pochmara
Monday, October 13
7:00am (WR)
9:00am(SR) Adelaide and Stanley Russell
Tuesday, October 14
7:00am(WR) Stanley Lutcavage
6th Anniversary
9:00am(WK) Betty and Vicki Barone
Wednesday, October 15
7:00am(WR) Alexander and Nicholas Dorsey
11th Anniversary
9:00am(WK)
Thursday, October 16
7:00am(JB)
9:00am(WK)Collins J. Seitz
Friday, October 17
7:00am(Cap)
9:00am(WK)Eleanor Morrison
Saturday, October 18
9:00am(SR) Frances Peco
5:00pm(SR) Eleanor Speakman
Sunday, October 19
7:00am(SR) People of the Parish
9:00am(SR) Nick Amoroso
11:00am(KN)John and Anna Fedena and
Deceased Sons
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 18
5:00pm-Liz
Sunday, October 19
7:00am-Cathy
9:00am-Molly
11:00am-Tommy
Bulletin Deadlines
Bulletin for 10/19
Due Date:10/13
All info needs to be sent on or before 9am on
the due date. Thank you for your keeping to the
deadline. If you are late, I will try, but I cannot
guarantee your info will be included. If you have
any questions please feel free to call, 764-0325
Ext. 106 or email: [email protected]
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In Recent Months We Have Welcomed
Into Our Church the Following
Children of God
Clare Elizabeth Aherne
Rory Bucari
William Joseph Jeppe
Jackson Garrett Weaver
Riley Allison Richards
Therese Kathleen Decker
BINGO
Every Thursday in Masci Hall
Doors open at 5:30pm with Bingo beginning
at 7:00pm. Bingo is open to the public, but
you must be 18 years of age in order to play.
Call (302) 764-0325 for questions.
 Door Prizes, Pull Tabs
 Food, drinks, snacks
Can You Help With Bingo? Bingo
games are bringing a profit of about $1,000
per month to the parish! We would like to
continue this wonderful activity. We need
folks helping once or twice a month. For
info, call 764-0325 Ext. 106.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
All practicing Catholic gentlemen 18
or older, are invited to join the Knights of
Columbus. If you are interested in helping
those in need, serving your parish, growing
in your faith or having exclusive access to
top-rated insurance protection for your
family, call Dom DiChristopher, 562-4492.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays of the month between 7 & 9pm
in the Convent. We begin with the Chaplet of
Mercy and then knit, crochet & make
rosaries. Free material is provided for these
activities. Join us. You can also make items
at home. Prayer shawls bring comfort to
those in need and are blessed. Info is in the
vestibule of Church. Call Carmela, 302-7629057 for info.
The Offertory Collection for the
weekend of 9/28 was $6,405. Thank you!
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL-We
have reached a total of $63,095 toward
our goal of $64,000! Thank you to all who
have made a pledge!
Sunday, October 12
2nd Collection: Parish Social Ministry
8:00am Second Sunday Breakfast-Masci
11:00am Liturgy of the Word-Church
Monday, October 13
6:00pm Children’s Choir-Church
6:30pm Bible Study-Religious Ed Office
6:30pm Religious Ed Classes-School
Tuesday, October 14
7:00pm Finance Council-Rectory
Wednesday, October 15
7:00pm Human Trafficking Film-Masci
Thursday, October 16
5:30pm Bingo-Masci Hall
7:30pm Adult Choir-Church
Women of Wisdom Retreat- Will be
held from October 28-30, 2014 at the
Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape
May Point, New Jersey. You were once a girl
who became a woman then a mother (to your
own or another of God’s creation). How did
you get here? Where is God calling you now?
Come explore the wise, witty and
occasionally wild world of the mature
woman! Intended for women 55+. Cost is
$115 per person. Call 1-609-884-3829 or go to
www.capemaymarianists.org.
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St. Helena’s Christmas Bazaar
Will be held on:
Saturday, November 8
Sunday, November 9
Our Attic Treasures Shops will be
featured once again this year! Do your fall
cleaning and help St. Helena’s at the same
time. We are now accepting donations of your
new or gently used items: books, movies,
household goods, holiday ornaments and
decorations,
decorative
items,
small
furniture, appliances and electronics, jewelry
and accent pieces. Unfortunately we
cannot accept clothing.
Leave your donations on the rectory porch
labeled them “ATTIC TREASURES”. For
Attic Treasures questions, call Nancy Cobb,
302-598-8685 or email: [email protected].
FOOD! FOOD! FOOD! Our Bazaar
FOOD COURT will be open all day
Saturday for lots of yummy treats and a
DELICIOUS FAMILY DINNER starting at
5:00pm until sold out. Be sure to mark your
calendars to come and celebrate the second
anniversary of the SECOND SUNDAY
BREAKFAST
BUFFET
on
Sunday,
November 9th. Watch for more information
and menus in upcoming bulletins.
Bake Table: is taking orders for your
favorite baked goods! Make up a list of your
items needed holiday entertaining! Our
jams, jellies and apple sauce are farm fresh!
Strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples
and tomatoes are hand-picked just before
they are canned. Janet uses about 60% less
sugar because more fruit is used. Call Janet,
764-5062. Her answering machine is always
on. If your call is not answered, leave a
message and Janet will get back with you.
The Christmas Bazaar Pasta Dinner is
back again this year. In addition to our
famous Spaghetti and Meatballs we are also
offering Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce so
reserve now for the discounted price! Make
checks payable to: St. Helena’s and return to
the Rectory or put in the collection basket
marked “Bazaar”.
Name____________________________________
Phone Number ____________________________
# Adult Spaghetti Dinners @ $8.95____________
# Adult Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce
Dinners @8.95__________
#Child’s (12 & under) Spaghetti Dinners
@ $5.50 *_________
*Child’s dinner does not include salad
RESERVE YOUR DINNER NOW!
Prices at the door: $11.50/Adult; $6.95/Child
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
PLEASE GIVE A FEW HOURS
OF YOUR TIME:
Name:__________________________________
Phone # _______________________________
Email: _________________________________
I Can Work:
Saturday, 11/8________
Sunday, 11/9 _________
I Can Work Set-Up &/or Clean-Up:
Set-up, Friday, 11/7 _________
Clean-up, Sunday 11/9 ________
If you have any questions or you
would like to join the Bazaar Team,
call Sue Garrett, 762-6568.
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