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MASSES
6161 N. 5th Street
(Fifth Street and Godfrey Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19120-1497
Saturday Vigil – 4:30PM Mass in English
Sunday – 8:00AM Mass in English
9:30AM Mass in Vietnamese
11:15AM Mass in English
12:30PM Mass in Spanish
Monday through Saturday 8:00AM
Obligatory Holy Days – (except Jan. 1 & Christmas)
8:00AM, 9:00AM, 7:00PM Tri-lingual
First Fridays –8:00AM (9:00AM & 7:00PM during School Year)
SACRAMENTS
Confession
Baptisms
We, the Parish of St. Helena, are rooted in Jesus Christ and nourished by
Eucharist. We are aware of our present diversity and the changes that enrich us.
We strive with all that God has given us to live and to share the Gospel of love by
creating a welcoming and united community. We seek to integrate actively
people of all ages, races, and cultures into every area of life.
Saturdays 4:00-4:30PM 15 minutes after Mass
Preparation Class in English is held the 1st
Sunday of each month. Please call the rectory to set
up an interview with Sr. Sophie Yondura, ssj. D. Min.
before planning for the baptism.
RCIA
PARISH STAFF
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - classes held
every Sunday beginning in September at
12:30PM in Room P (4th Floor) of the Lower
School. Contact Sr. Sophie Yondura, ssj., D. Min.
PREP
Religion classes for Public School students held
every Sunday beginning in September at 9:15AM
in Room P (4th Floor) of the Lower School.
Contact Sr. Sophie Yondura, ssj., D. Min.
Marriage
The Church must be contacted at least 6 months in
advance to make arrangements.
Eucharistic
Adoration
Daily Rosary
MM Devotion
OLLV Devotion
Viet. Divine Mercy
Grupo
Carismático
Every Thursday in Chapel
8:30AM-5:00PM (Evening Prayer)
Monday – Friday after 8:00AM Mass
Saturday – 7:45AM (Lower Church)
Saturday – 8:30AM (Lower Church)
Sunday – 2:30pm (Lower Church)
Tenemous circulo de oración en español todos
los miercoles a las 7:00PM en la iglesia de abajo.
Estan todos invitados
St. Helena Church is a Tithing & Evangelizing Parish
Mission Statement
Rev. Msgr. Joseph T. Trinh
Rev. Edward Pelczar
Rev. Augusto Concha
Rev. Albert Gardy Villarson
Deacon Victor I. Seda
Deacon Brouycie P. Isley
Deacon Huan C. Tran
Deacon Francis B. Urmson
Sr. Sophie Yondura, ssj., D. Min.
Elena Asencio
Paul Harvitz
Genevieve Black
Sr. Anna Marie Lesutis, RSM, rn
Ann Farley
Pastor
(Retired) In Residence
Spanish Ministry (PT)
In Residence
Parish Deacon
Parish Deacon
Parish Deacon
Parish Deacon
Parish Services
Parish Secretary
Business Manager
Music Director
Health Promotion
Health Promotion
Rectory 6161 N. 5th Street
215-424-1300/01
Convent 6127 N. 5th Street
215-924-2770
School 6101 N. 5th Street
215-549-2947
Rectory Fax Number
215-424-9152
Health Promotion Office
215-384-6540
Food Bank
215-480-0186
Jackpot Lottery
215-424-2418
Web-site
www.sainthelenaparish.net
St. Helena Church Office Hours (closed 12Noon-1:00pm)
Monday-Thursday
9:00am to 8:00pm
Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am to 2:00pm
DEVOTIONS
SERVICE MINISTRY
55+ Club
Boys Scouts
Aid for Friends
Sick Calls
2nd & 4th Thursday 12:00 (Rectory Basement)
Every Wednesday 7:00PM-9:00PM (Hall)
Contact Sister Sophie Yondura, ssj. D. Min.
Please call the rectory to schedule a home visit for
Communion or in the Hospital.
St. Helena-Incarnation Independent Mission School
Mrs. Genevieve Torres
Sr. Marie Albert Hetzel, ssj
School
Principal (ext. 2)
School Development (ext. 6)
6101 N. 5th Street 215-549-2947
Incarnation Announced Masses
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS
Liturgy Committee 1st Tuesday 7:00PM (Rec)
Parish Council
Alternating 2ndTuesday 7:00PM (Rec)
Finance Committee Alternating 2ndTuesday 7:00PM (Rec)
Evangelization
3rd Tuesday 7:00PM (Rec)
Alumni Meeting
2nd Wednesday 7:00PM (Rec)
Daily Mass will be celebrated at Incarnation on Friday at 9:00am. Sunday
Mass at 8:00am will be celebrated on the 1st Sunday of the Month.
St. Helena Food Bank
Is serving clients in the 19120 and 19140 zip codes once a month. Bring
photo I.D. and a current bill showing your name and zip code. Hours of
Service: Tuesday 9AM to 11:30 and 1PM to 2:30, Thursday 9AM to 11:30
NO PM HOURS.
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
Masses for the Week
Feb. 1 to 8, 2015
SATURDAY, Jan. 31, 2015
4:30PM
Gertrude Westermann
St. Helena Church Mission Statement
We, the Parish of St. Helena, are rooted in Jesus Christ
and nourished by Eucharist. We are aware of our present
diversity and the changes that enrich us. We strive with
all that God has given us to live and to share the Gospel of
love by creating a welcoming and united community. We
seek to integrate actively people of all ages, races, and
cultures into every area of life.
SUNDAY, Feb. 1, 2015 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00AM
In Honor of All Saints
9:30AM
Personal Intention
11:15AM
Larry Arocena
12:30PM
Osvaldo Fontanez
MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2015 Presentation of the Lord
8:00AM
For all the Holy Souls
Declaración de Misión de Santa Helena
Nosotros, la parroquia de Santa Helena, estamos
enraizados en Cristo Jesús y alimentados por la Eucaristía.
Estamos conscientes de nuestra diversidad actual y de los
cambios que nos enriquecen. Buscamos, con todo lo que
Dios nos ha dado, vivir y compartir el Evangelio de amor
creando un ambiente de acogida y una comunidad unida.
Buscamos de integrar activamente en toda área de la vida
a cada persona de toda edad, raza y cultura.
TUESDAY, Feb. 3, 2015
St. Blaise
8:00AM
Jospeh Khan Nguyen
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4, 2015
8:00AM
Teresa Diep Tran and All the Souls
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2015 St. Agatha
8:00AM
For all the Holy Souls
Giáo X Thánh Helena – Giáo Xứ Thập Phân – Tôn Chỉ
Chúng tôi, Giáo Xứ Thánh Helena bắt nguồn từ Chúa
Giêsu Kitô và được nuôi dưỡng bằng bí tích Thánh Thể.
Chúng tôi nhận biết sự đa dạng của Giáo xứ và những thay
đổi làm chúng tôi được phong phú hơn.Chúng tôi cố gắng,
với tất cả những gì Chúa ban, sống và chia sẻ Tin mừng
của Tình thương bằng cách xây dựng một cộng đoàn hiệp
nhất và chào đón mọi người. Chúng tôi luôn tìm cách kết
họp mọi người sống hòa đồng với nhau không phân biệt
tuổi tác, sắc tộc hay văn hóa.
FRIDAY, Feb. 6, 2015 St. Paul Miki & Companions
8:00AM
Craig Brugger
9:00AM
Gus Ruckle
7:00PM
Joseph Khan Nguyen
SATURDAY, Feb. 7, 2015
8:00AM
Thomas That Nguyen
4:30PM
Kevin Sweeney
SUNDAY, Feb. 8, 2015 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00AM
Peter & Anna Van Nguyen
9:30AM
Personal Intention
11:15AM
James Owens
12:30PM
Moises Emmanuel
Jo Ann Rosell
Charles Benner
Zachary Taylor
Vicki Francis
Frances Clarke
Mary McDough
Albert Guarini
Gina Cortez
Walter Ales
Paoletti Family
Carmen Santiago
Karen Seifert
Kathy Guarini
Deacon Isley
Veronica Hellwig
Sharon Woody
Teresa Merrigan
Bryan Anderson
Emilio Rosario
Rosaura Caraballo Rita Voros
Gerri Cortez
Helen Devlin
Danny Collington
Anthony Rivera
Luz Caba
Patricia Komly
Luis Ortiz
Peg McBride
Joseph Eddinger
Victoria Marin
Diane Samuel
Kate Hetzel
Bryan Anderson
Joseph Olesiewicz Eddie Rosa
Phanxico Tuan Nguyen
Margarita Rodriguez Baez
Juan Fernando Sanchez
Maria del los Angeles Garcia
Francis Hernandez
Bryan Anderson
9:00AM Mass at Incarnation Worship Site
Sunday, Feb. 1
Friday, Feb. 6
Scripture Readings for the Week
SUNDAY, Feb. 1, 2015 4th Sunday in Ord. Time
Dt 18: 15-20
1 Cor 7: 32-35
Mk 1: 21-28
MONDAY (02)
We Remember in Prayer...
Welcome to St. Helena Church
Our Church is a center for spiritual growth, where
positive attitudes are developed, where good people
become better, where hurts are healed, where lessons are
learned, where friendships are developed, where marriages
restless find peace, where love is alive, where God is
understood, where the Holy Spirit leads, and where Jesus
Christ is Lord. Together, let us spread the message of the
Gospel to our neighbors.
St. Helena & Incarnation Parishioners
St. Helena & Incarnation Parishioners
Mal 3: 1-4
Heb. 2: 14-18
Lk 2: 22-40
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TUESDAY (03)
Heb. 12: 1-4
Mk 5: 21-43
WEDNESDAY (28)
Heb 12: 4-7, 11-15
Mk 6: 1-6
THURSDAY (29)
Heb 12: 18-19, 21-24 Mk 6: 7-13
FRIDAY (30)
Heb 13: 1-8
SATURDAY (31)
Heb 13: 15-17, 20-21 Mk 6: 30-34
Mk 6: 14-20=9
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"No enseñaba como los letrados, sino con autoridad"! Sobresale la autoridad de Jesús tanto en sus palabras
como en sus enseñanzas. Jesús es la Palabra de Dios! La autoridad divina se ve a través del Evangelio. Jesús
lucha contra el Espíritu malo, el diablo. El actúa contra Dios y contra nosotros. Pero nadie puede contra la fuerza
de Dios y el poder de Jesús! Jesús viene a liberarnos de las fuerzas del mal y del pecado. Su Palabra es eficaz y
salvadora. Quien acoge a Jesús encuentra la liberación y la paz.
Dios y Padre de todos nosotros, en Jesús tu Hijo y nuestro Salvador, nos has hecho tus hijos e hijas en la
familia de la Iglesia. Que tu gracia y amor ayuden a las familias en cualquier parte del mundo a estar en unión
con las demás en fidelidad al Evangelio. Que el ejemplo de la Sagrada Familia, con la ayuda de tu Espíritu Santo,
guíe a todas las familias, especialmente a las más atribuladas, a ser casas de comunión y oración y a buscar
siempre tu verdad y vida en tu amor. Por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén! Jesús, María y José, rueguen por nosotros!
Blessing of Throats
The Feast of St. Blaise will be celebrated on February 3rd. Blessing of the throats will take
place after all the Masses all of this weekend masses with the following prayer: “Through the
intercession of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, may you be delivered from all illness of the throat and
all other evils. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Old Palms
In preparation for Ash Wednesday, we ask that you bring your old palms to church and drop
them off in the baskets in the back of the Church.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is February 18th and the gateway to Lent. We have forty precious days to
open ourselves up most particularly to God, to examine ourselves in the presence of one who
created us, knows us, and loves us. We have forty days to face ourselves and learn to not be afraid
of our sinfulness. We are dust, and to dust we shall return, but with God’s grace we can learn to live
this life more fully, embracing our sinfulness, allowing God to transform us.
We are accepting new student applications for grades Pre- K to 8th grade. Please contact the
school at (215) 549-2947 for information on how to apply. We encourage prospective families
to check out our open house on Sunday, January 25th from 12-2 pm to learn more about our
school.
Current families, save your child's spot for next school year by re-enrolling early. Re-enrollment
is open on TADS and there is a reduced fee if you re-enroll before March 15th.
Do you know anyone who is interested in volunteering? Please contact the office at (215) 5492947 for a volunteer application and requirements.
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Chapter 1: Created For Joy
“Love is Our Mission” because love is our origin and destiny. Created in the image of God, a
human being is created for communion, which means that loving God and neighbor is the reason for our
existence. Catholics believe these things because of Jesus, our bedrock and cornerstone. Jesus suffered
and yet persevered in love; he was crucified and yet rose again. In Jesus, we believe that the Creator of
the universe became one of us, revealing not only who God is, but also who we are created to be and
become. In a world of anxiety and doubt, Jesus is trustworthy. When we follow Jesus, body and soul,
even when it hurts and requires sacrifice, we are living lives of integrity, for only in living this way will
our lives coincide with the reason for our existence. This brings us great joy. We sin and stumble, but
the God we meet in Christ is faithful even when we are not. God’s forgiveness is a gift that gives us
back to ourselves, enabling us to embrace our mission and destiny anew. Catholic sacraments and moral
teachings serve this destiny. The sacraments are a genuine encounter with Christ, while the moral
teachings show what Christ-like love looks like in particular situations. Catholic life summons us to
heroism and adventure even in ordinary daily life. The world is charged with the beauty and grace of
God, and neighbors who need our love and kindness are all around us.
Our new project is to benefit our frail and elderly parishioners, especially our new members
from Incarnation Church. We are making plans to purchase a van that would allow the frail,
elderly and others of St. Helena Parish needing transportation to participate in Sunday Liturgy.
Our Vietnamese Knights of Columbus have volunteered to drive and pick-up those in need of
transportation. To make this possible, we invite your participation in helping to sell or
purchase our 50/50 eVANgelization Van 50/50 tickets. Tickets are available through Sr.
Sophie or contact the rectory. Cost is $5.00 a ticket or 5 for $20.00. Drawing will take place on
April 11, 2015. From the proceeds: 50% will go to the purchase of the van, 25% to the first
prize winner, 15% to the second prize winner, and 10% to the third prize winner.
Health Tip for Those with Breathing Problems
Cold weather can cause bronchospasms, constriction in your airways, this makes it
harder to get air in and out of your lungs. So what to do? Use a scarf to cover both your
nose and mouth. The scarf will trap moisture and also warm the air before it gets into
your airways. Try it and see the difference.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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St. Helena Parish is a Tithing Parish since Jan. 19, 2003. God has provided for us in
wonderful ways and we are committed to "making a return to the Lord for all His goodness to us."
All we are and have is due to God’s goodness.
Stewardship Report
1/25/2015………….….........…………$6223.00
Number of Envelopes from Mass 231
Envelope Collection from Mass $4164.00
Loose Collection from Mass $1503.00
Drop Off Collection
$556.00
Collection for Catholic Relief Services……………….$1714.00
Today we celebrate the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In our Gospel for today, we come to
the first miracle story recorded by Mark. Mark is not concerned with stories about Jesus’ birth, but
about establishing his identity as the Son of God. Already in chapter 1 Jesus’ powerful actions had
drawn followers and enemies and caused his reputation to spread throughout Galilee. For Mark and the
Christians of the first century the “unclean spirit” and other “demons” represented evil, mysterious
powers hostile to God. Anything that separates us from God is destructive. Sickness, violence and evil
lead us away from the Giver of life. Yet out of these struggles new life can come. In today’s text, the
unclean spirit reveals Jesus’ identity and tries to distract him from his mission, but through the demon’s
recognition of Jesus, others were led to faith. Jesus’ words are not only authoritative, but they effect
what they say. Everyone was amazed by his teaching and power.
Tuesday is the feast of St. Blaise. In the United States the annual blessing of throats is a
traditional sign of the struggle against illness in the life of the Christian. This blessing is ordinarily
given during Mass or a celebration of the word of God on February 3, the memorial of Saint Blaise. For
your convenience, we will bless throats after all the Masses this weekend.
February 7 is World Day for Consecrated Life, a day to honor those who have dedicated their
life to our Lord by living a consecrated life. Let us remember in a special way all Sister of Saint Joseph
who served in Saint Helena Parish over these past 90 years. We remember in a special way Sister
Sophie Yondura, Sister Marie Albert, Sister Joan Callahan of the Sisters of Saint Joseph who are
currently serving God’s people of St. Helena Parish and Sister Anna Marie of the Sisters of Mercy.
May our Lord continue to bless them for their generous response to God’s call to live a
consecrated life!
Finally, as we prepare for Ash Wednesday and Lent, I would like to ask you to return your
old palms so that we can burn them for the ashes on Ash Wednesday. There will be two baskets on
the table in the back of church to collect the old palms. The baskets will be there from this weekend
until February 15th. Enjoy your week and pray for NO snow. Thanks for reading!
Your Brother & Shepherd,
Rev. Msgr. Joseph Trinh
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