READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 15 Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Mark 1:40-45
WE REMEMBER OUR DECEASED In your prayers please remember David Addison who
died and whose Memorial Mass will be Saturday,
February 14th at 10:00 a.m.. Please also remember
David’s family, friends, and all who mourn his death.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetu-
al light shine upon him.
With heartfelt thanks for your
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
FEBRUARY 1
Adults $30,261.16 Children $8.75
BAPTISMS Congratulations to Kylee May, daughter of Nicholas
and Kara Blommel, who recently received new life
through the waters of baptism. Welcome sweet little
one, to the body of the Body of Christ!
ST. HELEN CHURCH
RIVERSIDE, OHIO FEBRUARY 8, 2015
COLLECTION FOR THE
CHURCH IN CENTRAL
AND EASTERN EUROPE On Ash Wednesday we will take
up the Collection for the Church
in Central and Eastern Europe.
This collection supports Catholic organizations that
provide affordable shelter and train seminarians in a
region that still struggles from the effect of Soviet
rule. By providing pastoral care, catechesis, and fund-
ing for building renovations, your donations help to
restore the Church and build the future in the re-
gion. Please give generously to the collection next
week. Visit www.usccb.org (search “Church in Cen-
tral and Eastern Europe”) to learn more.
ORDINARY TIME IN WINTER IS A
SHORT BRIDGE FROM CHRITMAS
TO LENT It is hard to believe we are already in Febru-
ary AND that this is the fifth of six Sundays in Ordi-
nary Time in Winter.
Depending on when Easter falls, Winter Ordi-
nary Time can be as short as three weeks!
During these weeks we hear stories of Jesus
calling the disciples, casting out demons, and healing
the sick . . . Walking among his people and changing
their lives.
And yet we are on the cusp of Lent. We invite
you , especially if you are new to the parish within the
last couple of years, to check out pages 5 and 6 of to-
day’s bulletin, which explain our Shrove Tuesday
Celebration and ways in which you can help if you
are interested and able. Shrove Tuesday is a powerful
demarcation of the difference between Ordinary Time
and Lent!
OUR SECOND GRADERS AND THEIR
PREPARATION FOR
FIRST COMMUNION Today at the 10:30 Mass, our second graders
will bring loaves of bread that they made themselves
as part of their catechesis on the Eucharist. Each
child will give his or her loaf to someone in the con-
gregation whom he or she does not know and ask that
person to pray for him or her.
What a nice and beautiful way to be family in
the Body of Christ. Last year, one recipient was so
moved at being given a loaf that he wrote a “thank
you” note of encouragement to the child and sent it to
him through his Religious Education teacher!
A Monthly Gift, A One-Time Gift, or your Prayerful Support
Whatever you can offer will be a blessing to the beneficiaries of the six
ministries in the Archdiocese that serve the physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs of those in the community and our Church!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
8:00 a.m. Mass (Rosary at 7:30 a.m.)
Coffee and Conversation- HR 9:00-10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. Mass
4:00 p.m.-GYM Zumba
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Novena-9:00 a.m.
NAIM Meeting-SB 11:00 a.m.
Health & Wellness Meeting-SJC 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Bible Study-HR 9:00 a.m.
Leisure Club-SB 1:00 p.m.
PTO Meeting-SB 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Legion of Mary-SJA 1:00 p.m.
Centering Prayer-SJN 3:15 p.m.
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting-RH 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
NAIM-SB 11:00 a.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry-SJN 1:00 p.m.
Family Praise & Worship-SJN 6:30 p.m.
First Reconciliation-CH 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception-8:15 a.m.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Mass 5:00 p.m.
Chili Cook-Off-SB following 5:00 p.m. Mass
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
8:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Mary & Al
Waker Family (Don & Angie Waker)
10:30 a.m. Charlotte Hays (Gerry West)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
8:15 a.m. Chuck Brown (Al & Joan Torres)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
8:15 a.m. Matt Moran (McWilliams Family)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
8:15 a.m. Louis Hoelscher (Family)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
8:15 a.m. Tom Hischak (Helen Hischak)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
8:15 a.m. Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
5:00 p.m. Chuck Brown (The Bangerter & Hisey
Family)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
8:00 a.m. For All Deceased Parishioners
10:30 a.m. Red West (Charlotte Hey)
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SOUP AND BREAD SUPPERS Lent is right around the corner and the days are
cold, which means it's the perfect time of year for Soup!
Mark your calendars for the 2015 Soup Suppers. The men
will convene on Tuesday, March 3 and the women on
Monday, March 9 from 6:30-8:00 in the Smith Build-
ing. This year's theme for the suppers is reconciliation, and
the evenings include conversation, a speaker, and plenty of
homemade soups and fresh bread.
The men will hear the powerful witness of Rob
Gohmann and Rev. George Brewer, while the women will
experience Ms. Sheila Luther as they share their respective
transformations through their involvement in prison minis-
try. Look forward to future bulletins for more complete
biographical information.
RSVPs are required for these events and seating is
limited. You can register by calling the parish office at 254
-6233 or by visiting www.sthelenparish.org/soup-
suppers.html
FAIR TRADE COFFEE, TEA, CHOCOLATE, AND OLIVE OIL Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and olive oil sale next Sunday!
Catholic Relief Service provides direct assistance to farmers overseas and supports them by promoting Fair Trade
here in the U.S. CRS and its partners around the world help coffee cooperatives transform their communities by growing
great coffee, farming in ecologically responsible ways, and building lasting relationships with Fair Trade companies in the
U.S. The tea and chocolate is also purchased from democratically run cooperatives. In addition, each purchase generates a
contribution to Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade Fund, which makes development grants. Check out the choices available
in the Smith Building next Sunday, during Donut Sunday!
LENTEN RESOURCES Lent is right around the corner, and our Lenten
reading materials will be at the church doors starting Feb.
14/15. Just like Advent, we will offer three different re-
sources, depending on your preferences. The Word Among
Us includes daily meditations based on the Mass readings,
inspirational essays and stories of the saints and other he-
roes of faith. The Little Black Book has daily reflections
and scripture readings, and Reconciled to God features a
short passage from scripture, a reflection, and a one-line
prayer for each day of Lent. All three are wonderful mate-
rials--please choose one so that each person may enhance
their Lenten experience.
IT’S LEISURE CLUB TIME AGAIN Parishioners 50 and over are welcome to join this
great group for conversation, cards, and games. Join us at
1:00 this Tuesday, in the Smith Building!
ST. HELEN SCHOOL REGISTRATION This year we will be offering TWO registration
nights for our current families to come in and register for
the upcoming 2015-2016 school year! We need to get an
idea of how many spots we have open and can offer to
new families who are interested. The first night will be
February 10th from 5:45 pm-6:45 pm, and the second
will be February 24, 6pm-8pm. Staff will be on hand to
answer any questions you may have about the paperwork.
As an added BONUS all families who register before
8pm on February 24th will receive a $20 discount on the
per family registration fee. This means the registration fee
will be $40 instead of $60. Come take advantage of this
limited time offer!
THE LITURGICAL MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE FOR FEB 14 AND 15
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are beginning to form a committee to assist
with the Parish Picnic and need you! The Picnic is held in
August each year and is a wonderful opportunity to meet
other parishioners and spend a wonderful day having fun!
Please call any of the following current Picnic
chairs for more information or to volunteer: Jennifer
Teleha 694-3533, Mindy Hilgeford 307-4279, or Gary
O’Connell 431-1028
Sat 2/14 5:00 PM Sun 2/15 8:00 AM Sun 2/15 10:30 AM
Altar Servers Randall, Grace Jokerst, Nathan Hilgeford, Eric
Randall, Trenton Jokerst, Todd Neidhard, Cameron
Shindlebower, Cole Merz, Michael* Sebastian, Benjamin
Sebastian, Mary
Eucharistic Minister Decker, Judy Bryan, Sam Coons, Robert
Heil, Jacob Dillon, Bill Engle, Landon
Heil, Matthew Dillon, Linda Engle, Lexis
Herrin, Donna Heckman, Linda Engle, Lyndon
Monell, Allie Seward, Sadie Hicks, Judy
Monell, Ray Seward, Walt Holmes, Joe
Peters, Matthew Snyder, Kathy Kruso, Lisa
Shindlebower, Carlee O'Bleness, Janie
Shindlebower, Laura Shannon, Ambrose
Shindlebower, Wade Hatcher, Arlene Shannon, Emme
Walling, Marty
Wible, Joanne
Lector Wolodkiewicz, Dan Beavers, Ron Danner, Deb
Howell, Lynn Jokerst, Scott Jefferson, Julie*
The family of Melvin Seibel wishes to express
their gratitude for the prayers, support, and kindness they
have received during this difficult time. We are thankful to
be part of the St. Helen community.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14TH!
Bring your best chili
to enter in the contest!
No chili...no problem!
$5.00 per person or $10.00 per family!
Contest held in the Smith Building
Following 5:00 p.m. Mass
THE ST. HELEN HEALTH & WELLNESS MINIS-
TRY WILL MEET MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH IN
THE ST. JULIE CENTER AT 6 P.M.
Thank you to Fr Dave, Deacon Ralph, Dave
Proudfoot and the Bereavement Committee, and the pa-
rishioners of St Helen’s for the heartfelt Mass, prayers,
food, cards, and kind words of support offered during the
passing of Isabelle Templeton. The Templeton Family
WITH GRATITUDE
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. HELEN CHURCH
RIVERSIDE, OHIO FEBRUARY 1, 2015
PART-TIME POSITION The St. Helen Extended Care Program, our before
and after school program for students of St. Helen, is seek-
ing an individual to work in our morning program Monday
- Friday, 6:40-7:40 a.m. The position pays $10/hour, re-
quires a background check/fingerprinting, completion of
the Child Protection Class, and you must be at least age 18
with a high school diploma or GED. The right person for
this job will create a caring and safe environment for stu-
dents, possess a love of children, and have the ability to
care for students in various grade levels (Preschool-
8). Dependability is a must in this position. If you are
interested, you may pick up an application in the school
office and return it to the attention of Julie Hunt
([email protected]) or call the school office at 937-
256-1761 and leave a message for Julie Hunt at extension
143.
FESTIVAL NEWS Don’t let the Winter Blahs get you down, the
World-famous St. Helen Festival is only 5 months away!!
In order to make this year’s festival a great success, we
need your help. There are several openings for Booth
Chair/Co-chair. We are currently looking for chair/co-
chair positions for the following booths: Funnel Cake Booth
Cake Booth
Corn Booth
Doll Booth
Pick-a-Prize Booth
*Mystery Booth*--plans are in the works for an excit-
ing new racing game of chance!
If your New Year Resolutions have you looking
for ways to get more involved, then THIS is your great
opportunity! Contact Karla (426-8705) for more infor-
mation or to volunteer for one of these positions.
ST. HELEN GREEN TEAM Global Catholic Climate Movement
"Please, I would like to ask all those who
have positions of responsibility in economic, politi-
cal and social life, and all men and women of good-
will: let us be "protectors" of creation, protectors of
God's plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one
another and of the environment." - Pope Francis
In these remarks from his inaugural mass,
Pope Francis made it clear from the start that all
people of goodwill have a responsibility as
"protectors of creation." Therefore the Global Cath-
olic Climate Movement (GCCM) is organizing a
Lenten activity as a response to our present climate
crisis. Visit http://
catholicclimatemovement.global to see how
you can participate.
ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL Why should the kids have all the fun? Come play
volleyball on Sunday nights, 8:30-10 pm in the St.
Helen school gym! It’s a great way to get moving
on that healthy, active Resolution and make some
new friends along the way. Both men and women
are invited! Join us this Sunday!! For more infor-
mation, please contact Roger or Karla at 426-8705.
Do you have a working refrigerator that you
would like to disappear? One of the two refriger-
ators in the St. Julie Center has gone to its eter-
nal rest, and we would like to replace it. If you
have a fridge with a frost-free freezer that you
would like to re-home, we can help. Call Ellen or
Mike in the office at 254-6233 to discuss details.
OUR “SHROVE TUESDAY”
CELEBRATION IS NEAR! IF YOU ARE NEW(ER) TO THE PARISH,
GET “THE SCOOP” HERE!
For over 15 years, St. Helen’s has had a wonderful tradition of
celebrating “Shrove Tuesday,” the day before Ash Wednesday. We
begin with beautiful sung Evening Prayer at 7:00 p.m. During this
liturgy, we “bury” the “Alleluia” banner in a black box, where it
will remain until it is taken out again at the Easter Vigil to remind us
that we do not say or sing “Alleluia” during Lent.
Immediately after evening prayer, we head out to the brazier in
the front of church and burn the palms that we have had in our
homes since Palm Sunday. The ashes from the
palms are then used for the distribution of ashes
on Ash Wednesday!
And immediately after that, we head to the
gym for our “Feast Before the Fast!” Ice cream, desserts, nachos,
soda, fellowship, and fun!
Be part of the this awesome event!
Tuesday, February 17, at 7:00 p.m.
in the Church
See the next page for additional information.
Bring your palms with
you to Evening Prayer or
put them in the basket in
the vestibule ahead of
time!
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