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November 29, 2015
First Sunday of Advent
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
A Stewardship Community
2085 Tallahassee Ave PO Box 2927
Vero Beach, FL 32960 Office 772-567-5129
Email: [email protected]
Church Website: www.sthelenvero.org
School Website: www.sthelenschoolvero.org
YOUTH ON A
MISSION
Youth on a Mission will
have their annual Poinsettia
Sale this weekend,
November 28th & 29th at
the picnic tables after all
Masses. There will be
beautiful poinsettias of all
colors for sale and all
proceeds will benefit Youth
on a Mission summer trips.
Plants will be $10 each.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass
4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
7:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
12:15 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Weekdays & Saturday
7:30 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.
NURSERY:
Sunday 10:30 a.m. School Library
N.E. corner church property
Closed: June, July, & August
Palm Beach Mass
Sunday 9:00 a.m. CW34 WTVX
Comcast Channels: 4, 435
AT&T /U-Verse Channels: 4, 1004
Direct & Dish Channel: 4
CONFESSIONS
Saturday:
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Confessions also
available
By appointment
call 567-5129
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY (vigil) November 28th
4:00 p.m. Thomas Dean
SUNDAY
November 29th
7:15 a.m.
Ellie Diorio
8:45 a.m.
Helena & Gerald Pryor
10:30 a.m. Frank Tedesco
12:15 p.m. All St. Helen Parishioners
5:00 p.m. Frank & Mary O’Hara
7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Oscar Perez
MONDAY
November 30th
7:30 a.m.
Helen C. O’Donnell
8:30 a.m.
Rafael Arrubla
TUESDAY
December 1st
7:30 a.m.
Kenneth Landers, Sr. &
Howard Manco
8:30 a.m.
Jack & Elaine Vetter
WEDNESDAY
December 2nd
7:30 a.m.
Mary Balliet
8:30 a.m.
Dair Family
THURSDAY
December 3rd
7:30 a.m.
Dorothy Coble Wolf
9:00 a.m.
Mrs. Krause
FRIDAY
December 4th
7:30 a.m.
Connie Krumbkaor
8:30 a.m.
Marge Broder Damiano
7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Rafael Arrubla
SATURDAY
December 5th
7:30 a.m.
Mary Dagostino
8:30 a.m.
Sylvia Galanto
SATURDAY (Vigil) December 5th
4:00 p.m. Nocturnal Adoration
SUNDAY
December 6th
7:15 a.m.
Doug Pearson
8:45 a.m.
Robert Zehnacker
10:30 a.m. Helen Mercier
12:15 p.m. Nino Perrone
5:00 p.m. All St. Helen Parishioners
7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Oscar Perez
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
St. Helen Church thanks:
H. RANDAL BRENNAN
ATTORNEY AT LAW
for support of our parish bulletin!
Please patronize those who
support our bulletin.
_SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2015
ST. HELEN CCW CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
St. Helen Council of Catholic Women will hold a Christmas
Luncheon on Friday, December 11th, 11:30 a.m. at Vero
Beach Country Club. The entrée choices are chicken or
fish. Tickets may be purchased for $25 from Karen Egan at
567-5660. Members and guests are all welcome. There are
no scheduled CCW meetings the month of December.
NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY
The Nocturnal Adoration Society will celebrate Benediction
of the Blessed Sacrament and an hour of
prayer from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
Saturday, December 5th. All are welcome to
join us in this holy hour. For more information
about the vigil or the Society, contact Charles
Weir at 473-0044.
Dominic Lettiere 562-9255
Fellowship Morning Mass & Breakfast
All are welcome to join members of St. Helen Knights of
Columbus Council 5629 at their monthly fellowship Mass
and breakfast. We attend 7:30 a.m. Mass on the first
Saturday of each month (December 5th) and immediately
following, we meet for breakfast at “Kountry Kitchen” on
Old Dixie Highway. Please join us.
Come join the Knights next Sunday morning, December
6th, in the Parish Center between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
for a great Pancake Breakfast. Proceeds will benefit the
Giving Tree. Adults: $4, children 7-12: $1, under 7: FREE!
GIVING TREE PROJECT
Please remember to bring in your gifts NEXT weekend
for the Giving Tree!
Since this is a very large project, it is necessary to
ask you to follow the simple procedure below so
everything runs smoothly. Please tape the tag(s)
you took from the tree securely to the top of your
wrapped package. If your gifts include more than
one package, please label each with the
information and the color of the tag. This is
essential to the sorting process. Thank you once again for
brightening Christmas for so many of our brothers and sisters
in Christ. May God bless you with a happy and Holy
Christmas season.
Our Second Collection next week will go towards: RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
Please remember to pay in full your DSA pledge before the end of this calendar year.
Any shortfall is added to the parish debt.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Visit our website at: www.sthelenvero.org.
ST. HELEN MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of St. Helen Parish is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ through a loving
community which strives to meet the spiritual and physical needs of its members.
We invite all to join us in fulfilling the living words of Christ to:
“Go, then, to all people everywhere and make them my disciples.”
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Today’s readings remind us that we must be patient, and
confident that God hears our prayers. Stewardship is trusting in
God, His grace, and His love.
WE ALL NEED TO OFFER OUR FAIR SHARE IN
SUPPORT OF OUR FAMILY OF FAITH.
READINGS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29, 2015
Sunday:
Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14/1 Thes 3:12-4:2/
Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Monday:
Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 4:18-22
Tuesday:
Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17/Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 15:29-37
Thursday:
Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday:
Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Mt 9:27-31
Saturday:
Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-6/Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
Next Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Enjoy fellowship and teaching and songs of praise
This Thursday, in the Gym at 7:00 p.m.
Contact us: [email protected]
Welcome to the Advent Season, the time when we remember
especially the love of our Blessed Mother, and her role in the
Incarnation of Jesus! Because of Mary’s centrality in the story of
our redemption, many Catholic Churches use the color navy blue
to decorate during this season, and reserve the historic violet or
purple color for the more penitential season of Lent. However
you choose to remind your families of the coming birth of Jesus,
remember to include our Lady, for she is the first to receive
Salvation, (the merits of Jesus applied to her soul the moment she
was conceived… without sin! The Immaculate Conception,
celebrated December 8th) the first to be a disciple of Jesus, and
the first to enjoy the promised life, body and soul, in Heaven. If
you want to know how to please God, how to praise Jesus, how
to be fully cooperative with the Holy Spirit… Mary is for you!
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord !” Lk 1:46 (FiftyTwo Weeks of Eternity; cf Catechism of the Catholic Church and
The How To Book of the Mass, by Michael Dubruiel, 2002
SUBSTANCE ADDICTION
MINISTRY 569-7444 (SAM)
Vero Beach is no different from any
other place in America when it comes to
drug abuse by our young people. Drug
addiction can kill the users and destroy
families. Do something before it is too
late! Call SAM. We can help.
Perspectives, a Catholic View,
recognizes the valued support of
Youth on a Mission in helping to keep
the Catholic viewpoint on local
television (Channel 11 Saturdays &
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Mondays: 6:30 p.m.) every weekend.
Living Catholic Radio airs on Mondays
at 10:00 a.m. on WDMC Divine Mercy
Radio at 920 on the AM frequency.
Please patronize local Catholic business
people and organization sponsors.
Thank you.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY
MINISTRY 772-633-1003
http://ForYourMarriage.org
It is not a spousal responsibility to
make the other happy.
USHERS NEEDED 473-8008
Ushers are needed for all Masses. If
you are interested in serving this
ministry, please call George Campeau.
ALTAR SOCIETY
Tabernacle flowers the
weekend of November
21st & 22nd were in
loving memory of Buddy
Lewisy from Bill and
Lesley Waldman.
IN OUR
PARISH
MONDAY, 11/30
9:00 a.m. Adoration (CL)
7:00 p.m. Men’s Discipleship
(SMR)
RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY
“Every life is a good and perfect gift.”
~”A Perfect Gift”, 2015-2016 Respect Life
Program, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life
Activities www.goo.g1/ARzBL6
Caring and Compassionate help:
Women’s Care Center:
Free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds
done on-site. Appointments available,
walk-ins welcome. Call 772-257-5390 or
24-hour Helpline:1-800-710-7797
www.WomensCareCenter.org/Vero Beach
Natural Family Planning:
Cindy Fulmer 561-741-1651
[email protected]
Mary’s Shelter: (must be 18)
772-223-5000 www.maryssheltertc.org
Rachel’s Vineyard for Healing after
Abortion: 1-888-456-HOPE
Elizabeth Ministry: is an international
movement designed to offer hope and
healing for women and their families
suffering loss of a stillborn, aborted or
premature baby. Support is available for all
family members. 920-766-9380 or
www.elizabethministry.com.
“For everything there is a season and
a time for every purpose under heaven….”
a time to heal: Please pray for all those in
need of healing.
a time to be born: Please pray for all
babies, born and unborn
a time to die: Joseph Paul Kazen, Jr. &
Helen Bailey
a time of war: Please pray for those whose
names are on our Screen of Service.
And a time of peace Eccl. 3:1-11
TUESDAY, 12/1
9:30 a.m. Bible Study (CL)
6:00 p.m. Spanish
Prayer Group (SAR)
7:30 p.m. Bible Study (G)
WEDNESDAY, 12/2
6:15 a.m. Men’s Discipleship
(N)
9:15 a.m. Women’s Bible (S)
6:30 p.m. CARE (S)
CHRISTMAS IS COMING
FLOWER ENVELOPES
We prepare for this season by decorating the
church with wreaths, poinsettias, and trees.
Would you like to participate in a special
way in these decorations? You can do so by
honoring a family member, friend, teacher,
neighbor, care-giver, employer, or any
other special person. Registered parishioners received
Flower Envelopes in their December monthly packet and
there are also envelopes at all the church doors. Just complete
the back of the envelope and include your donation. The
envelope may be dropped in the collection basket at any Mass
or delivered to the Church Office. Your request must be
received by Monday, December 14th, for the names to be
published in the December 27th bulletin. Complete
information is required for names to be published. Please
include your phone number.
The Filipino Community of Vero Beach
invites you to:
SIMBANG GABI
A traditional Filipino celebration of the Holy Mass in
preparation for Christmas, on Saturday, December 5th, at
6:00 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church. A Potluck Dinner
follows in the gym with a breathtaking rendition of Filipino
Christmas carols by the Vero Beach Filipino Choir.
An adult Catholic fellowship group designed for those
married or single, in their 20’s & 30’s to provide fellowship
& support to learn and grow in their Catholic faith. We meet
the first Thursday (December 3rd) of every month from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact Paul or Patti Burgener at
772-999-3989 for details.
THURSDAY, 12/3
9:00 a.m. Rosary Makers (S)
6:30 p.m. Spanish Christian
Formation (SAR)
7:00 p.m. Prayer Group (G)
7 p.m. Eng. Bapt. Cls. (CL)
7:30 p.m. Narc. Anon. (S)
FRIDAY, 12/4
School Noon Dismissal
SATURDAY, 12/5
6:00 p.m. Youth Ministry (U)
6:30 p.m. Sp. CCD (CLC)
7:00 p.m. Christmas Concert
(CH)
8:00 p.m. Sp. Cursillo (S/CL)
PRAY FOR PRIESTS/DEACONS
Please continue to pray daily for the dedicated
priests and deacons of the Diocese of Palm
Beach.
Week of November 29th:
Nov. 29th: Fr. Michael Sopoligia
Deacon Charles Mallory
Nov. 30th: Fr. Curt Kreml, OFM Conv.
Deacon Terry Mancuso
Dec. 1st:
Fr. Jay Haskin
Deacon Jose Mares
Dec. 2nd: Fr. Damian Towey, C.P.
Deacon Peter Mazzella
Dec. 3rd:
Fr. Francis Reardon
Deacon Peter McBride
Dec. 4th:
Fr. Mark Christopher
Deacon Steven McMahon
Dec. 5th:
Fr. Aidan Lacy
Deacon Carlos Melendez
BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSION
FOR PARENTS AND GODPARENTS
562-5954
“I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse
you from all your impurities...I will give you a
new spirit within you.” (Ezekiel 36:25-26)
The Baptism of your child is truly something to
celebrate! Baptism preparation classes are
offered on the first Thursday (December 3rd)
of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel,
located in the Christian Living Center. It is
necessary for parents and godparents to attend
this class. The sessions are meant to help parents
and godparents prepare for and celebrate the
baptism of their child in a joyful and meaningful
way. Call the Religious Education Office for
applications and more information.
SUNDAY, 12/6
7:30 a.m. Pancake
9:00 a.m. Happy
Breakfast (G)
Birthday Jesus Party (G)
5:00 p.m. Nocturnal
Adoration (CH)
6:00 p.m. Filipino
Celebration (CH)
9:15 a.m. RCIA (CL/U)
1:30 p.m. Eng. Baptisms
(CH)
8:00 p.m. AA Meet (N)
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
President Barack Obama
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Wash. D.C. 20500
(202) 456-1111 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/
Vice President Joe Biden Same as above
www.whitehouse.gov/contact-vp/
U. S. State Representative:
Bill Posey, R-FL (321) 632-1776
Web site: www.posey.house.gov
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Building C
Melbourne, FL 32940
Toll Free:1-888-681-1776
U. S. State Senators:
Bill Nelson, D-FL (561) 514-0189
Toll Free: 1-888-671-4091
Web: www.billnelson.senate.gov
413 Clematis St. Suite 210 WPB FL 33401
Marco Rubio, R-FL (202) 224-3041
Toll Free: 1-866-630-7106 www.rubio.senate.gov
317 Hart Senate Ofc Bldg Wash. DC 20510
WE ASK YOUR
COOPERATION
When handing in announcements of an
event for your group or organization,
please list a contact person and phone
number for parishioners to call for
further information. In many cases
parishioners call the church office and
we do not know the finer details that most people
want. Many times we find ourselves in a position of
knowing little to nothing about an event because we
are not privy to the information other than time and
date.
On weekends we are finding a number of homeless
people soliciting parishioners before and after Masses.
We obviously cannot tell you not to give money to
anyone, but we are beginning to develop a reputation
among the homeless as being generous. We have an
excellent and willing Outreach Office to assist
individuals in need during the week. Most weekend
people are only looking for a quick way of getting
money, not assistance. We also remind you to make
sure that your cars are locked, and no electronic items
visible on the car seats when you are attending Mass.
Almsgiving-An Expression of Gratitude. Almsgiving opens our hearts to the
realization that God blesses us through those we serve.
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Get On The Bus! Be Ready To Jump Off At Any Time!
Last week we celebrated the Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of our outgoing Church year. Today is
the First Sunday in Advent and the beginning of our new Church year. The readings of today’s Mass urge us
to face the realities of life. Many people want to enjoy their life but either of two things happen. Either they
spend years of toil and energy trying to set up a situation where they can 'enjoy', but never actually 'reach'
their goal; or they 'enjoy' by actually escaping from the day to day realities through indulging in alcohol,
gambling, drugs, sex, material indulgence or any combination of these. People, as the Gospel says, are
coerced “with debauchery and drunkenness and the cares of life”. Many of these cares are, if they could only
realize it, of their own making. What is our greatest enemy? Is it not
having enough money? Is it people we see threatening our livelihood,
rivals in work or business? Basically, our greatest enemies are fear and
anxiety, especially about the future. Many of our choices and decisions
are because of these fears and anxieties. Reading today's Gospel, one
would think we have more than enough to worry and be anxious about.
When we take a bus we know our destination and we know, more or
less, how much time we need to get there. But on the "Bus of life" we
also need to know our real destination and not just one we dream about.
Unlike riding on a bus, we don't know how much time we have for the
journey. For some it may be very long (90 plus years). For others it may
be much shorter (30, 20, 10 years or even only a few months or weeks).
Actually, the length of the journey is not important, although we worry
about it a lot. What is important, is what we do during the journey.
On a bus, you have people who chat. Some are studying the horse-racing
or sports pages of the paper, others are apparently doing nothing or day
dreaming. For many, the journey is only an unavoidable means to get to
their destination and has no value in itself. Yet there are others who are
fully aware of what's going on as they ride. They're aware of their
surroundings, of the people around them. They may admire the beauty of
a morning sky or the loveliness of trees or buildings they pass on their way. The journey and the destination
are part of one reality. The going is as important as the arriving, one contributes to the other.
In the journey of life, today’s readings suggests our approach should be similar. If we want to celebrate the
First Coming of Jesus and prepare for His Second Coming, then the way to do it is to be aware of His coming
into every moment of every day. The Scripture for today tells us that on the bus of life:
A. Don't be afraid, don't worry. Fear, worry and anxiety don't solve any problems. Fear, worry and
anxiety are about things that do not yet exist and most probably will never exist as we imagine them.
“Why worry? If you worry, you will die; if you don’t worry, you will die! So, again, why worry?”
B. Improve your relations with the people around you. A good life consists not so much in the kind of
work we do or how “successful” we are, but how we've related with other people; with family, friends,
colleagues and total strangers.
However, there is still a third coming which forms an important and indispensable link between the First and
Second Comings. That is what is spoken about in our Second Reading. It's the welcoming of Jesus into our
lives in the here and now. This is something which takes place every day. By it we acknowledge the First
Coming of Jesus in Bethlehem and prepare for the Second Coming at an unknown future date.
My sisters and brothers, get on the bus, enjoy the ride, but be ready to jump off at any time! Be ready to meet
the Lord whenever He calls you, whether that be in the very near future or many years from now. The
important thing is: "Be prepared"!
God Bless . . . Deacon Joe
LA COMMUNIDAD HISPANA DE SANTA ELENA
La Parroquia de Santa Elena desea darles la bienvenida a todas las personas que nos visitan hoy. Si
estas de paso, gracias por visitarnos. Si estas planificando quedarte en el área, te invitamos a que
hagas de nuestra parroquia tu familia espiritual. Bienvenidos.
Dom. 1 de Adviento Ciclo C
Jeremías 33,14-16.
Sal 24, 4bc-5ab. 8-9. 10 y 14
1ra Tes 3,12-4,2.
Lucas, 21,25-28. 34-36
LEVANTAOS, ALZAD
LA CABEZA
En un nuevo adviento más,
cargado de recuerdos y memorias,
Dios llama a nuestro corazón:
Levantaos, alzad la cabeza;
no oteéis mares desconocidos;
mirad a vuestro interior;
allí hay una riqueza mayor
que la que cargaban las naves
de Indias.
Estad siempre despiertos;
porque hay una brújula y una estela
que lleva a puertos de esperanza
a pesar de nuestras quiebras y
naufragios.
Se acerca vuestra liberación:
no buscada con espadas y corazas,
sino con una cruz salvadora
que hermana a hombres de
toda raza.
Adviento que nos dice quedamente:
Levantaos, alzad la cabeza,
Dios sigue creyendo en el hombre;
el hombre puede navegar hacia Dios.
Timonel: endereza tu rumbo.
Alza la cabeza...
Alza el corazón...
BAUTISMOS. Celebramos
el sacramento del Bautismo
dos veces al mes; el segundo
y el último domingo. Los
padres y padrinos tienen que
asistir en una clase de
preparación bautismal. Por
favor llamar a la oficina de la
parroquia: 772 -567-5129.
QUINCEANERAS Y
BODAS Favor de llamar la
oficina principal 6 meses
antes de la celebración.
Los signos del final de la venida se anticipan en el juicio que realiza el
hombre cuando sabe discernir entre lo justo y lo injusto, la auténtico y
lo falso, lo verdadero y lo engañoso.
Situémonos en el inicio del año litúrgico. Primer domingo de Adviento,
primeras vísperas, primera antífona: "Anunciad a los pueblos y decidles:
"Mirad, viene Dios, nuestro Salvador". Viene nuestro Salvador: el
Adviento es el tiempo de la venida del Señor. Una venida que es doble:
la que conmemoramos en Navidad, su nacimiento humilde e igual que
todos los hombres, el misterio de la Palabra hecha carne. Y también la
venida que esperamos, "en gloria y majestad", la venida escatológica,
que marca el tiempo presente, en que el Espíritu y la Iglesia claman:
"¡Ven, Señor Jesús!" . En cada Eucaristía proclamamos esta venida:
"Anunciamos tu muerte, proclamamos tu resurrección, ven, Señor
Jesús". Mientras tanto vivimos de una presencia añorada que nunca
hemos podido disfrutar abiertamente. Esperamos verlo y verlo glorioso.
Pero él ya está aquí. Viene ahora, viene siempre; viene "ahora a nuestro
encuentro en cada hombre y en cada acontecimiento, para que lo
recibamos en la fe y por el amor demos testimonio de la espera dichosa
de su reino". Si no fuera así, no sabríamos esperarlo. Esta tensión nos
reclama la actitud del evangelio de hoy: "tened cuidado, estad siempre
despiertos". Es necesario que estemos preparados para el encuentro con
el Señor que no se restringe al ámbito personal (a pesar de que no lo
podemos olvidar) sino que abarca el encuentro del Pueblo de Dios con
su Señor.
EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
La comunidad hispana de Santa Elena les invita a participar en las Novenas
en Honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe, Reina y Patrona de las Americas.
Dando comienzo el día 3 de Diciembre a las 7:00 p.m. Daremos unos
folletos con mas información sobre los lugares donde se estará rezando
cada día, para que pueda seguirla los nueve días.
El dia 11 de Diciembre a las 10:00 p.m. tendremos la procesion con la
Imagen de la Virgen de Guadalupe dando comienzo en la esquina de la
20th Av. y 12th St. Hasta llegar a la parroquia de Santa Elena donde
comenzaremos a cantarle las mananitas.
El día 12 de Dic. Tendremos la Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe
dando comienzo con la celebración de la misa a las 6:00 p.m. después
la procesión hasta el gym donde seguiremos con la celebración. Todos
están invitados, habrá venta de comida. Amenizado por varios DJ,s
Entrada gratis.
ORACION DE PROTECCION CONTRA HURACANES
Dios Padre, Creador del Universo, te pedimos humildamente que calmes
las tormentas que nos amenazan para que seguros por tu proteccion
amorosa te sirvamos siempre con corazones agradecidos. Por Jesucristo
Nuestro Señor. Amen.
NOVEMBER 29, 2015
STEWARDSHIP is the sharing of God’s gift of time, talent, and treasure.
E-mail us at: [email protected]
A FAMILY CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 4th,
7:00 p.m. in the Church
Members of the Music Ministry choirs
will join together with special guest
musicians and singers to present this
beautiful Christmas Cantata.
Admission is free;
a good will offering will be accepted.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
CHILDREN'S LITURGY
OF THE WORD
On each Sunday, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass,
children in grades KINDERGARTEN
THROUGH 4th GRADE are invited to
participate in the day's Readings as they
complete their own "children's bulletin."
Trained catechists lead the children over to the
Christian Living Center. Sessions are about 15
minutes long, after which the children are
escorted back to the Church. This gives the little
ones time to stretch while being fed God's Holy
Word. Volunteers are always welcome, if you
are interested, please call the Religious
Education Office at: 562-5954.
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
During this Year of Consecrated
Life, Pope Francis has asked the faithful
to recognize the special witness that
consecrated women and men offer our
Church and world. In his Apostolic Letter
marking the inauguration of this special
year, he says, “I ask the whole Christian
people to be increasingly aware of the gift which is the
presence of our many consecrated men and women.”
Next weekend, December 5th & 6th, our
parishes will be conducting the Retirement Fund for
Religious collection. This annual appeal benefits some
33,000 senior Catholic Sisters, Brothers, and religious
order priests-women and men who have consecrated their
lives to serving God and the Church.
Our beloved religious women and men gave up
everything to follow Jesus Christ and to serve His Church
in poverty, chastity and obedience. Their evangelical
witness continues to be an inspiration to the faithful
blessed by their loving ministry, their faithful service and
their ardent hope.
Today the church is blessed by their continued
ministry, for they faithfully strive to witness to the love
of Christ, even in their retirement years. Our parishes are
blessed by the presence of religious women and men who
courageously work for the greater glory of God and the
Church. Our prayerful and financial assistance is but a
small gift in recognition for a life of faith, hope and love.
So I ask you to join with Pope Francis in
acknowledging the gift of consecrated life. Please pray
for God’s blessing on all religious and give generously to
the Retirement Fund for Religious.
With gratitude for your continued generosity and
every prayerful wish, I am
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+Gerald M. Barbarito
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito
Bishop of Palm Beach
ST. HELEN CHURCH NURSERY
The St. Helen Church Nursery is open each Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. We have tons of toys,
music, art & faith filled fun activities to keep your little one occupied while in a safe & secure environment.
The Nursery offers free childcare for children infant through age 4. The Nursery is located in the School
Library. Drop off begins shortly after 10 a.m. Follow the signs outside of Church. For more information
please call the Religious Education office at 562-5954 or stop by and visit us! *We are closed on certain
Sundays in observance of holidays. Schedules are available.
ADVENT SCHEDULE 2015
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Friday, December 4th, 7:00 p.m. in the Church
THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
(Holy Day of Obligation)
Monday, December 7th (Vigil)
4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Tuesday, December 8th
7:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Saturday, December 12th 6:00 p.m. Mass with Mariachi Band
Celebration in the Parish Center after Mass with Mariachi, food,
and Mexican dances
CONFESSION SCHEDULE
(Both English & Spanish Offered)
In addition to the usual times for Confessions on Saturday we will offer:
Monday, December 21st: 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 22nd: 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 23rd: 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS EVE
Thursday, December 24, 2015:
4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish), and 12:00 Midnight
CHRISTMAS DAY
Friday, December 25, 2015:
7:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m.
There will be no Evening Masses
(Vigil) Thursday, December 31, 2015:
4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., & 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
NEW YEAR’S DAY (SOLEMNITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD)
Friday, January 1, 2016:
7:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m.
There will be no Evening Masses
CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS
The Church offices will be closed Thursday & Friday, December 24th and 25th and
Thursday & Friday, December 31st and January 1, 2016. We will be closed at noon
Monday, December 28th, Tuesday, December 29th & Wednesday, December 30th. We
will reopen with our regular hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
December 11th at 10:30 p.m. we will start the procession from 20th Ave and 12th St. with prayers, music and
with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, until we reach St. Helen Church where we'll start with las
Mañanitas until 12:30 a.m.
Celebration of Holy Mass will be Saturday, December 12th, at 6:00 p.m. We will have the Mass in honor
of Our Dear Mother of Tepeyac, with a Mariachi Band from our parish and the Sunday choir. Afterwards we
will process to the gym where there will be all kinds of music for the whole family. We will be selling food,
have a raffle and lots of fun. We look forward to seeing all of you there.
El dia 11 de diciembre a las 10:30 de la noche: Comenzaremos la procesión desde la 20th ave y 12th st. Con
rezos y cantos a la morenita del Tepeyac hasta llegar a la parroquia de st helen donde daremos comienzo con
las mañanitas. Celebración de la santa misa el dia 12 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m
A las 6:00 tendremos la misa en honor a nuestra madrecita, con un grupo de nuestra parroquia y el coro
dominical. Después procesión hasta el gym donde amenizara una gran lluvia de dJ’s con toda clase de música
para toda la familia. Tendremos venta de comida, rifas y mucha diversión. Los esperamos.
YOUTH MINISTRY 562-5954
MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRADES 6—8
Middle School Youth Ministry has started
and we hope to see you there!
Meetings are held Friday nights from
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the Gym:
12/4:
12/18:
1/8 & 29/2016:
2/5 & 26:
3/11 & 18:
Regular Meeting
Christmas Party &
Caroling 6:00 p.m. Gym
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
YOUTH IN ACTION
Youth In Action is planning a work day for
Saturday, December 12th from 8:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. We will be doing painting, clean-up,
and small home repairs for Indian River County
homeowners who are unable to afford the needed
repairs. Adults are needed and must call
Richard Schlitt at 562-2856 workdays or
[email protected]. We are in need of
sponsors to buy the materials for our projects; the
average cost per project is $450.00. All youth must
have an Activity Release form which can be
picked up from the St. Helen Religious Ed office.
Show up at 8:00 a.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church
in the dirt parking lot on the corner of 20th Street
and 21st Avenue/Vero Beach Avenue. We are
looking for more projects for our Youth In Action
work day that our area church groups will be able
to work on with their adult supervisors. If you
know of any residents or nonprofit organizations
who could use our help please let us know.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 9-12
Service Saturdays:
High School students can plug right
into making a difference in our
Parish & community by signing up
for our monthly Service Saturdays (Elder project) and
Youth In Action workdays. You will learn to “live
your faith” by demonstrating Discipleship, as we
focus our ministries to lifting up the less fortunate &
spending time “respecting life” with our elderly in the
community. Yes! You CAN receive service hours for
high school & Confirmation, but we guarantee you
will walk away with so much more! Be a part of
something bigger than you could ever imagine! How
can you be a part of this? Register today!
HIGH SCHOOL ELDER SERVICE PROJECTdates are offered each month. Call for dates &
times/locations at: 562-5954.
You MUST register & RSVP!
YOUTH IN ACTION- dates:
December 12, 2015 & March 12, 2016.
*permission forms available at St. Helen Religious
Education Office.
*Join us the 2nd Sunday of each month, after the
5 p.m. Mass, for High School Social Night in the
Upper room of the CLC! Call 562-5954 for more
information.
* PARENT TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
NEEDED & INVOLVEMENT WELCOME!!
HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL: All High School
youth are invited to a Social every 2nd Sunday of
the month, after the 5:00 p.m. Mass in the Upper
Room. Light Refreshments are served.
WISH LIST
Our Religious Education Office is requesting
donations of baby yarn for the Ladybugs who knit
beautiful blankets for our newly baptized babies. We
also need musical instruments for the Youth Group
and Onesies for the Women’s Care Center.
Please drop off any donations to the Religious
Education office at 2025 20th Ave. Thank you!
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Week of November 14th & 15th
Week’s Offertory:
$27,446
Weekly Expenses
Administration
Salaries, Insurance Benefits
Office Expenses
Liturgical & Pastoral
Maintenance & Utilities
Religious Education
School
Stewardship
Other Expenses
Total Weekly Expenses:
Other Weekly Income Received:
$14,490
$7,100
$5,067
$2,500
$1,923
$163
$1,202
$32,445
$3,865
Weekly Offertory Needed:
$28,580
ST. HELEN PARISH STAFF
Pastor:
Very Reverend Michael W. Edwards, V.F.
Vicar Forane, Northern Deanery
Parochial Vicars:
Baptism
Instructional meetings for parents and godparents
are held on the first Thursday of each month at
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the CLC. Parents should
call the Religious Education Office at 562-5954 to
register for the meeting and/or schedule a baptism.
Parochial School Registration
It is parish policy that all parishioners wishing their
children to attend St. Helen Parochial School should be
registered with the Rectory immediately upon moving
into the parish. Family Registration and parish support
through weekly use of offertory envelopes are essential
requirements for enrollment of children in our school.
Please pray for our parishioners who have entered
the hospital and all those who have asked for our
prayers. We pray that our love and prayers will be a
source of comfort to the sick.
Reverend Dennis Gonzales
Reverend Benedict Redito
Deacons:
Reverend Mr. Joseph J. DiMauro
Reverend Mr. David Hankle
Reverend Mr. Charles Weir
Reverend Mr. John Cunningham
Reverend Mr. Peter McBride
Reverend Mr. Don Battista
Reverend Mr. Ray Neubauer
Parish Manager: Paul Zedek 567-5129
Church Office 567-5129 Fax 567-1061
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mon. thru Fri.
St. Helen School 567-5457 Principal, Joan Silo
Religious Education Office & Youth Ministry
562-5954 or 562-5957
Director of Religious Education, Paige Fies
Music Ministry 562-2029
Director, Dolores Mark
Neighborhood Apostolate
Coordinator, Robin Hickey 569-7444
Outreach, 567-5193 Hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Hispanic Ministry: Yolanda Cardenas 567-5155
Novena Prayers recited in honor of
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass every Friday
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
Conferred the first Saturday of the month after the
8:30 a.m. Mass or call the Parish Office
Weddings: Couples should contact a priest or
deacon as soon as they decide to marry.