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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sally Capoziello, Marge D’Auria, Mary Ann D’Angelo, Baby Christopher Brian Demmerle, Domenica DeVito, Virginia DiGangi, Mary Divers, Jean Fochetta, Francesca Gaudino, John Joseph Gleeson, John Pierce Gleeson, Christine Healy, Thomas Healy, Maria Hernandez,

Elizabeth Isolano, Keri & Baby Tristan, James Leung, Thomas & Patricia Lipari, William J. Litt, Cindy Maione, Angela Ottomanelli-Hubbs, Michael Palermo, Sebastian Panasci, Santo Pantina, Joseph Questore, Mary Roma-no, Bill Sangirardi, John Secreti, Patrick Smith, Chris-sie Tremblay, Paul Tremblay, Paul John Tremblay, Sr. Joanne Walters, Phyllis Zanghi.

Deceased: Edward Belulovich

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

Sunday, September 10, 2017 8:00AM George & Ann Papandrea 9:30AM Alexander LaRotonda (Arlene Pacchiano) 11:00AM Jean Bacotti (Jack Raia) 12:30PM DeCrescenzo, Gennaro & Tremont Families (Louis DeCrescenzo) 5:00PM For The Parishioners

Monday, September 11, 2017

9:00AM 9/11 Anniversary Mass

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Most Holy Name of Mary 9:00AM August & Lillian Merola (Cesario Family)

Wednesday, September 13, 2017 St. John Chrysostom 9:00AM Pepe & Bitetto Families (Barbara Bitetto)

Thursday, September 14, 2017 Exaltation of the Holy Cross

9:00AM Ann & Frank Sciame (Betty & Virginia)

Friday, September 15, 2017 Our Lady of Sorrows 9:00AM Karl Albrecht (John & Betty Killcommons)

Saturday, September 16, 2017 Sts. Cornelius & Cyprian 9:00AM Julia Dimler (Julie Dimler) Rosa & Salvatore Gambino (Loving Family) Christine Piotrowski (Loving Family) 5:00PM Josephine Barriro, Elena Galang, Brendan Hawk, Margaret Pepe, Luis Sanchez

Sunday, September 17, 2017 8:00AM George & Claire Cox 9:30AM Victoria D’Amelio (R. D’Amelio Family) 11:00AM Jaime Pagan (Loving Wife, Carmen) 12:30PM Mary Corrigan (Rachele Sannino) 5:00PM For The Parishioners

GOOD SHEPHERD STATUE We would like to thank Carl Maione, who kept the statue this past week. Any-one interested in keeping the statue in their home and praying for vocations for one week should contact the Rectory.

St. Helen’s Purgatorial Society Mass All parishioners have the opportunity to enroll the names of loved ones in the Purgatorial Society. The Purgatorial Society Mass will be held on the last Friday of each month. The offering to be enrolled in the Purgatorial Society is $120 per name (a total of 12 Masses for one year will be said for your loved one). Aside from listing one name, a husband and wife together, or a family name is also accepta-ble. Having a Purgatorial Society is wonderful way of living out the Scriptures and will be a relief for those who desire to have their loved ones remembered with prayers all year long at God’s Altar. Please stop in at the Rectory if you are interested in having a loved one enrolled in the Purgatorial Society. The next Purgatorial Soci-ety Mass will be held Friday, September 29, 2017.

New Families: All are welcome to St. Helen Par-ish, and are asked to please register at the Recto-ry during office hours.

Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Rectory to register for the baptism of your child. Baptisms will be held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (no Baptisms during Lent).

Sacrament of Confession: Saturdays 12:30PM to 1:30PM. Weekdays: 15 minutes prior to the 9:00AM Mass.

Sacrament of Marriage: Couples should contact the Rectory at least one year in advance of the de-sired date. Please call for an appointment for the ini-tial interview.

Communion Calls: Please call the Rectory to ar-range for one of the priests to bring Holy Commun-ion to a sick person who is confined to home due to a serious illness.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick: Anyone who expects to be hospitalized (or in an emergency) and wishes the Anointing of the Sick, should call the Rectory.

Rosary for Peace…New Place, New Time The Rosary for Peace, sponsored by the Saint Helen Secular Franciscan Fraternity, takes place in the Church at 6:30PM every Wednesday. The group prays for our Blessed Mother’s intercession to end violence (both domestic and civil) and the persecution of Chris-tians throughout the world. All parishioners are invited to join us. We welcome anyone willing to lead a dec-ade of the Rosary in a language other than English.

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES HOWARD BEACH SENIOR CENTER

The Center is located at 155-55 Cross Bay Blvd., across from Stop N Shop on Cross Bay Blvd. Seniors aged 60 and older are invited to become members. Activities and services are offered Monday-Friday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Every day delicious and nutritious full, hot lunches are catered by Rus-so’s on the Bay ($2 donation requested).

On Tuesday, September 12th at 10:30AM, the Center will be conducting a seminar given by Broadway Health Care regarding “Being Aware of Your Surroundings.” All are invited to this informative program.

On Thursday, September 14th and Tuesday, September 19th at 10:30AM, the Center will be conducting a session on “Falls Prevention”, given by Humana. Plan to attend this very informative talk.

On Monday, September 25th at 10:30AM, the Center will be sponsoring a Nutrition Seminar, given by Queensboro Community College of Nursing. Plan to attend this very informative talk.

On Tuesday, September 26th at 10:30AM, the Center will be presenting Jokersize with Howie. There will be exercise combined with jokes. All seniors are invited for a good time!

For further information, contact Rosalie at 718-738-8100.

Alfonso Magliulo, a parishioner and Life Scout in Troop 139, is currently working on his Eagle Scout project. He will be collecting manufacturer cou-pons to donate to military families the weekend of September 30/October 1. No individual store cou-

pons, and no on line coupons will be accepted—only manu-facturer coupons! Thank you in advance for your help!

The Order of Franciscans Secular meet on the 3rd Saturday of every month in St. Helen’s Rectory after the 9AM Mass. Come and learn more about the Franciscan way of life.

St. Helen’s Ladies Bowling Are you interested? Never too young or too old! We bowl at Bowl 360, located on Rockaway Blvd., every Thursday morning. Our sea-son starts September 14th. For more

information call Lorraine at 718-843-3431.

Father, on this anniversary

of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, we pray that you comfort

all those still suffering from this horrible tragedy.

We pray for the souls of all those who lost their lives

in this, and all, terrorist attacks. And, may all those consumed

by hatred for others, be touched by your divine love. We pray in Jesus name. Amen

David Bennett

St. Helen’s Order of Franciscan Seculars invites everyone to join us on Tuesday, Octo-ber 3rd at 7:00PM for a prayer service to commemorate the Transitus of St. Francis.

The Transitus is a Franciscan devotion remembering the passing of St. Francis from death unto life with God the Father.

“I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do. Now glorify me, Father, with you.” John 17:4

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Please remember to mark your calendar!

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COLLECTION AT ALL MASSES NEXT WEEKEND: SEPTEMBER 16/17 The St. Vincent de Paul Group will collect items

for our U.S. Troops here and overseas.

Please donate only items from the “Wish List” below (Other items may not be suitable for use by soldiers, or cannot be sent overseas.)

The “Wish List” is from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Wounded Warrior Battalion in Bethesda, MD

MONETARY DONATIONS are appreciated as shipping overseas costs $18 per box! Funds will also be used to buy “gift cards” for pa-tients at a shopping facility near Walter Reed Hospital.

If you wish, PLEASE add a card or personal note of encouragement and appreciation to send to the troops

along with your donation! THANK YOU!

Baby Wipes, Baby Lotion Body Powder (not too large) Hard Candy (Regular or sugar-free) Clorox Wipes Coffee Deodorant (Male & Female) Dishwashing Liquid Drink Mixes (Powdered) Eye Drops Foot Powder Granola & Power Bars Gum (Regular & Sugar-free) Jerky (Beef & Turkey) Licorice Magazines (People/Sports) Paper Towels

Plastic Bags (Gal. Qt., & Sandwich) Q-Tips Sanitary Pads, Tampons, Liners Schick Razors (no throw-aways) Shampoo & Conditioner Shaving Cream or Gel Soap (bars and pumps) Sponges Tissues Toilet Paper Trash Bags (large) Tuna & Chicken in Cans (flip-top) Wash cloths

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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 requesting an initial interview for Baptism. Registration is easily done at the parish office anytime during business 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 second Wednes-day of each month from 7:00–9:00PM and on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10:30AM–12:30PM.

SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER, 2017

Mornings of Preparation Required Before a Baptism: (All begin at the 11:00AM Mass and continue in the Msgr. McGinness Room)

September 24 — October 8

Schedule for Baptisms: (All begin at 2:00PM) September 24 — October 8 & 22

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

New Family Religious Education Registration for 2017-2018

Our program consists of Eight Religious Education grades: Kindergarten through 7th Grade

We are now registering children for the 2017-2018 school year. You may pick up a registration form at the Religious

Education Office located in the school building. The registration fee for forms received after 7/13/17 is $100 for

one child, and $125 for two or more children in the same family. If the child was baptized at a Church other than

St. Helen, you will need a copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate. If you do not have one available, you should

contact the rectory of the Church where your child was baptized. It takes a couple of weeks to process a Baptismal

Certificate at most parishes. Place your request now so your registration for our program will not be delayed. If you

have any concerns or questions please contact us at 718-916-2319. Re-registration for those enrolled in the current

year was sent home.

Pilgrimage to The National Shrine of

Our Lady of Czestochowa

sponsored by:

St. Helen Rosary Ministry

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Departing St. Helen’s at 8:00AM Returning by 8:00PM

$30.00 per person. Fee includes: Coach bus transpor-tation, lunch, donation to Shrine, driver's tip. Mass, tour of shrine, praying of Rosary.

Visit the website at http://czestochowa.us/#

For more information, or to make a reservation call: Agnes Cummings 917-716-5898

A Paint Nite to Remember at St. Helen Catholic Academy!

St. Helen Catholic Academy will host a Paint Nite event to raise money for our School on Fri-day, September 29th in Fr. Dooley Hall. Doors open at 6:30PM. Painting begins at 7:00PM. Cost is $45 per person.

To register visit https://www.paintnite.com/events/_1220331

You may also call 718-835-4155

for more information.