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
November 9, 2014
DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
November 9, 2014
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Dedication of
St. John Lateran Basilica
Knights of Columbus, Christopher
Council cordially invites you (and yours) to
the annual Italian Feast, featuring an
amazing antipasto bar, a full course of
homemade, “wedding soup to nuts” Italian
dinner, wine, beer, soda and our promise of
an enjoyable evening of dancing and Italian
hospitality! The event will be here at St.
Helena’s in Masci Hall on Saturday, 11/22
from 6pm to 11pm. Tickets $35/person and
are available online: itnt2014.eventbrite.com
or call Bill Northey, 798-8272, Judy or Mike
Panfile, 610-874-5064 or at the Brandywine
Club in Claymont. All proceeds benefit
Christopher
Council’s
charitable
and
community projects. Can’t make it?
Christopher Council will have take-out
service on Sunday, 11/23 from 12 to 4pm at
the Council Hall in Claymont. Individual
Items: Meat Ravioli (10) for $6; wedding
soup: $4 (pint), $7 (quart); Meatballs (8) $6;
Dinners: Ravioli (4) & meatball, roll $7;
Chicken (breast or thigh & leg), mashed
potatoes, green beans, roll $7; Roast Pork,
mashed potatoes green beans, roll $7. Take
outs should be reserved. Call Judy Panfile,
(610) 874-5064 or [email protected].
In celebrating the feast of the
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, we
celebrate the dedication of the Cathedral of
Rome in 324 A.D.
The Emperor Constantine, with the
encouragement of his mother, St. Helena,
built a Cathedral for the Bishops of Rome
and gave the adjoining palace of the Lateran
family for the popes’ dwelling place. Five of
the 20 Ecumenical Councils have been held
in the Lateran.
To celebrate the Cathedral of Rome,
or indeed any cathedral or church, is to
celebrate the spiritual mystery of the
Church. Our scriptures today reminds us of
the Temple of Jerusalem, the dwelling place
of God with His People, Israel. But St. Paul
reminds us: “You are God’s building...you are
the Temple of God…the Spirit of God dwells
in you.”
All through the centuries, the Lord
Jesus continues to cleanse His Church of all
evil.
LECTOR ALERT!!
There will be a one-time refresher
session for all lectors NEXT Saturday,
November 15th at 10:30am in Church. It is a
review of the ministry. Comments and
questions will be welcome after the review.
There will be a chance to be critiqued, if you
like. The critique is not mandatory. The
more participation we have, the better the
sharing opportunities. If you are unable to
attend, we will e-mail the highlights of the
session to you. NOTE TO POTENTIAL
LECTORS: This is an invitation to begin
your training, if lecturing is something the
Holy Spirit moves you to do. Please notify
Ellen Fitzgerald, 764-8604 or Bridget Kirk,
562-1048 if you plan to attend or cannot.
**Lectors: please pick up your 2015 copy of
the Workbook for Lectors in the Sacristy.
If you are a practicing Catholic
gentleman 18 years of age or older,
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, then the Knights
of Columbus is the for you. Contact Dominic
DiChristopher, Sr. at 562-4492.
The Columbiettes are a non-profit
organization supporting many different
charities. They are ordinary women reaching
out to help those less fortunate and to address
the religious needs of our Church and
community. They are committed to preserving
family life and work collectively with their
Brother Knights to promote faith and unity.
For more information contact Mary Beth
Payne, (302) 897-3022 or you may email her:
[email protected]
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES: will resume
TOMORROW night, Monday, November 10.
LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP…
The Religious Ed Thanksgiving
Prayer Service will be on MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 24, at 6:30pm in Church. There
will be NO classes in the school that night.
FAMILIES are asked to join everyone in
CHURCH so we can thank God for
everything we have been blessed with this
past year. Students will be given a “food
stuff” to bring for our Outreach Office which
is always in need to help those less
fortunate. Please read the letter being given
out in class on November 17.
CONFIRMATION
RETREAT:
All
Candidates preparing for Confirmation are
asked to attend our Retreat in the School
Hall NEXT Saturday, 11/15 beginning at
1pm and concluding with the 5pm Mass.
Sponsors and parents can join us for Mass at
5pm. Please sit in the sectioned off part of
the Church.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: St. Helena’s
annual Thanksgiving Food Drive has begun. This
food drive is made possible through the
tremendous generosity of our parishioners and
CCD families. If you have taken a food bag,
please remember to return your bag of food
NEXT weekend, November 15th and 16th in the
church vestibule. God’s blessings to all of you!
Parish Social Ministry is in need of an
office volunteer. Training is provided. Call
Dorothy, 764-0325 Ext. 104. Hours needed are
Monday-Thursday, 9am to noon, one day a
month or week, what your schedule allows.
Saturday, November 8
5:00pm(SR) Janet and Edgar Obenchain
Sunday, November 9
7:00am(SR) People of the Parish
9:00am(WK)All Souls
11:00am(SR)Special Intention
Monday, November 10
7:00am (WR)All Souls
9:00am(SR) Sharon Moley
Tuesday, November 11
7:00am(WR) All Souls
9:00am(SR) Betty and Vicki Barone
Wednesday, November 12
7:00am(WR) All Souls
9:00am(SR) John Deeney
Thursday, November 13
7:00am(SR) Adelaide and Stanley Russell
9:00am(WK)All Souls
Friday, November 14
7:00am(Cap)All Souls
9:00am(SR) Charlie Prettyman
Saturday, November 15
9:00am(SR) All Souls
5:00pm(SR) Rose and Francis Talarowski
Sunday, November 16
7:00am(WR) People of the Parish
9:00am(SR) John and Anna Fedena and
Deceased Sons
11:00am(KN) All Souls
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
Saturday, November 15
5:00pm Max, Liz, Emily
Sunday, November 16
7:00am Cathy
9:00am Noah, Daniella
11:00am David, Maria, Molly
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YOUNG AT HEART
LITURGY CORNER
An exciting evening was enjoyed by all
at our October meeting. Everyone attending
was taught an invigorating chair exercise
routine by our wonderful facilitator, Leondra
Day. Thank you, Leondra!
Our next general meeting will be held
Monday evening, November 17th at 7:00pm
in Masci Hall and will feature our enjoyable
Horseracing followed by refreshments.
Please come and bring a friend.
St. Helena Choir: Are you a high school
student or older and interested in singing?
We have 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.
BINGO
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
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. Lessons in making rosaries will be
scheduled at another time. 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, 302-762-9057 for info.
Bulletin Deadlines
Bulletin for 11/15
Due Date:11/10
Info needs to be sent on or before 9am on the
due date. Thank you for keeping to the deadline.
If you are late, I cannot guarantee its inclusion.
For questions feel free to call, 764-0325 Ext. 106
or email: [email protected].
The Offertory Collection for the weekend
of 10/26 was $6,902. Thank you!
Youth Choir: We would be glad to
welcome new members! Grades 3 through 8
rehearse on Monday nights at 5:45pm in
Church the nights Religious Ed classes are
in session. Kids from all these grades are
represented. Afterwards we walk over to
CCD.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, November 9
2nd Collection: Annual Fuel Offering
8:00am Christmas Bazaar-Masci Hall
8:00am Breakfast Buffet-Masci Hall
11:00am Liturgy of the Word-Church
Monday, November 10
6:00pm Children’s Choir-Church
6:30pm Religious Ed Classes-School
6:30pm Bible Study-Religious Ed Office
7:30pm Liturgy Committee Mtg-Rectory
Tuesday, November 11
7:00pm Finance Council-Rectory
Wednesday, November 12
7:00pm Prayer Shawl-Convent
7:00pm Parish Council Exec.Mtg-Rectory
Thursday, November 13
5:30pm Bingo-Masci Hall
7:30pm Adult Choir-Church
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
Open Houses, Sunday, 11/9:
Salesianum School ~ 12:30pm-3:30pm
Ursuline Academy ~ 1:00pm
Open House, Sunday, 11/16:
Archmere Academy ~ 1:00pm-4:00pm
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THE SECOND SUNDAY
BREAKFAST BUFFET
St. Helena Parish
Christmas Bazar
Weekend is here!
Be sure to stop over on Saturday after
Mass for shopping and then enjoy a
great spaghetti dinner!
Don’t forget the Second Sunday
Breakfast Buffet
From 8am to 12:45pm
All prizes will be drawn on
Sunday at 1:00pm
Clean-up begins
immediately following,
so if you are able to help,
please stop by!
MANY THANKS
TO EVERYONE
WHO WORKED SO HARD
to make this year’s
Christmas Bazaar a success
and to all who came out
to enjoy such a great parish event!
Our November Breakfast Buffet will mark
our Second Anniversary!
It’s hard to believe, but we began our
monthly Second Sunday Breakfast Buffet in
2012 at our annual parish Christmas
Bazaar. We will continue the tradition of
serving our Breakfast Buffet at the Bazaar
again this year.
Be sure to join your parish family and
friends for this 2nd Anniversary Celebration
TODAY, November 9th. Come early and enjoy
the Christmas Bazaar as well as our all you
care to eat Breakfast Buffet! We will serve
from 8am to 12:45pm. Unfortunately,
because it is Bazaar weekend, we are unable
to take reservations.
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner at
Calvary Episcopal Church, 304 Lore Avenue
in Hillcrest. Time: 3pm on Sunday, 11/9.
Cost of tickets: $12 pp/9 years and older; $5
pp/ 8 years and younger. For more
information, call Calvary’s Church Office:
302-764-2027
Flapjack Breakfast: Saturday, 11/15,
from 8:00am to 10:00am at Applebee’s, 105
Wilton Boulevard in New Castle, next to
Walmart. $10/person. Proceeds are used to
support activities such as scholarships and
charitable contributions made by the
Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary,
Bishop Francis Joseph Council, #383 and the
St. Josephine Bakhita Court, #383 of St.
Joseph’s church in Wilmington.
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