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The Piarist Fathers

Pastor Rev. David Powers Sch.P.

Parochial Vicars

Rev. Andrew Berinyuy, Sch.P. Rev. Luis Alberto Cruz, Sch.P.

Very Rev. Fernando Negro, Sch.P. Rev. Richard Wyzykiewicz Sch.P.

Parish Staff

Parish Secretary Mrs. Rosemarie Ortiz

Business Manager Anne Kathy Rice

Facilities Manager Lillian Nazario

Music Director Mr. Daniel Ambe

Musicians Mr. Jim Donaldson Mr. Alex Henriquez

October—November 2019

St. Helena’s School (718) 892-3234 http://www.sthelenaelementary.org

Early Childhood (Pre-K for All) Elementary School (Grades K-8)

Principal: Mr. Richard Meller 2050 Benedict Avenue

Bronx, New York 10462

High School: Monsignor Scanlan H.S. (718) 430-0100

http://www.scanlanhs.edu/ Principal: Mr. Kris Keelin

915 Hutchinson River Parkway Bronx, New York 10465

St. Helena Rectory: 1315 Olmstead Avenue

Bronx, N.Y. 10462 Phone: (718) 892-3232

Fax: (718) 892-7713

www.churchofsthelena.com Email: [email protected]

Alumni: [email protected] Alumni: [email protected]

Mass Schedule (Horario de Misas)

Arrangements must be made at the Rectory for Baptismal Class. Bring a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate and Godparent documents.

Arrangements for weddings should be made as soon as possible at the Rectory.

All Catholics who live within the parish boundaries should fill out a registration card at the Rectory.

The Piarist Fathers


Parochial Vicars

Rev. Andrew Berinyuy, Sch.P. Rev. Luis Alberto Cruz, Sch.P.

Very Rev. Fernando Negro, Sch.P. Rev. Richard Wyzykiewicz Sch.P.

Parish Staff






February-March 2020

St. Helena’s School (718) 892-3234 http://www.sthelenaelementary.org

Early Childhood (Pre-K for All) Elementary School (Grades K-8)







Bronx, N.Y. 10462

Phone: (718) 892-3232 Fax: (718) 892-7713


Alumni: [email protected]

The Piarist Fathers


Parochial Vicars

Rev. Andrew Berinyuy, Sch.P. Very Rev. Fernando Negro, Sch.P.

Rev. Jesús Negro, Sch.P. Rev. Richard Wyzykiewicz Sch.P.

Parish Staff






September—October 2020

St. Helena’s School (718) 892-3234

http://www.sthelenaelementary.org Early Childhood (Pre-K for All) Elementary School (Grades K-8)







Bronx, N.Y. 10462

Phone: (718) 892-3232 Fax: (718) 892-7713


Alumni: [email protected]

saint Helena

FR. ORLANDO FIRST MASS AT ST. HELENA Fr. Orlando Rodriguez, Sch.P., who served here at St. Helena for several years while he was a student at St. Joseph's Seminary, will celebrate his First Mass at St. Helena at NOON on Sun., Oct. 18. Fr. Orlando painted the reliefs of St. Joseph & Our Blessed Mother. Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque - October 16 Margaret Mary was chosen by Christ to arouse the Church to a realization of the love of God symbolized by the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Her early years were marked by sickness and a painful home situation. “The heaviest of my crosses was that I could do nothing to lighten the cross my mother was suffering.” After considering marriage for some time, Margaret Mary entered the Order of the Visitation nuns at the age of 24.

A Visitation nun was “not to be extraordinary except by being ordinary,” but the young nun was not to enjoy this anonymity. A fellow novice termed Margaret Mary humble, simple, and frank, but above all, kind and patient even under sharp criticism and correction. She could not meditate in the formal way expected, though she tried her best to give up her “prayer of simplicity.” Slow, quiet, and clumsy, she was assigned to help an infirmarian who was a bundle of energy.

On December 21, 1674, after three years as a nun, she received the first of her revelations. During the next 13 months, Christ appeared to her at intervals. His human heart was to be the symbol of his divine-human love. By her own love Margaret Mary was to make up for the coldness and ingratitude of the world—by frequent and loving Holy Communion, especially on the first Friday of each month, and by making an hour’s vigil of prayer every Thursday night in memory of Jesus’ agony and isolation in Gethsemane. He also asked that a feast of reparation be instituted.

Like all saints, Margaret Mary had to pay for her gift of holiness. Some of her own sisters were hostile. Theologians who were called in declared her visions delusions and suggested that she eat more heartily. Later, parents of children she taught called her an impostor, an unorthodox innovator. A new confessor, the Jesuit Claude de la Colombière, recognized her genuineness and strongly supported her. Against her great resistance, Christ called her to be a sacrificial victim for the shortcomings of her own sisters, and to make this known. After serving as novice mistress and assistant superior, Margaret Mary died at the age of 43, while being anointed. She said: “I need nothing but God, and to lose myself in the Sacred Heart of Jesus.”

We Congratulate the following young ladies and gentlemen who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at

St. Helena last Saturday from Bishop Peter Byrne:

Brenda “Brenda” Contreras Jasmine “Virgin Mary” Contreras

Migoni “Teresa of Calcutta” Cortes Angel “Angel” D’costa

Maya “Bernadette Soubirous” Gomez Rhian “Theresa” Grant

Camila “Anthony of Padua” Hernandez Noelia “Noelia” Hernandez Kaitlynn “Kaitlynn” Holmes Jasmin “Maria” Lema Loja

Rosa “Rosa” Loja Liya “Theresa” Mancheril Jayda “Josephine” Negroni Jalen-Faye “Jalen” Pacheco Stephany “Cecilia” Reyes

Mackenzie “Mackenzie” Rivera Maira “Elizabeth Ann Seton” Rivera

Jolie “Maria” Santiago Jasmin “Maria Goretti” Vasquez

Ella “Anthony” Vincent Matthew “Jacob” Avila

Justin “Michael” Barberan Rodrigo “Santiago” Barberan

Julio “Julio” Chabla, Jr.

Larry “Nicholas” German III Richard “Patrick” Martinez Juan “Juan Diego” Mena

Xavier “Narcista De Jesus” Perez Kevin “Matthew” Rahab

Maverick “Michael Archangel” Rosario Darling “Darling” Sanchez

Avin “George” Torres Chris “Sebastian” Williams

SPANISH FAMILY SESSION at 1PM today, Oct. 11 in the café.

ENGLISH FAMILY SESSION at 11AM on Oct. 18 in the café.

CARDINAL'S APPEAL VIRTUAL PLEDGE DRIVE Parishioners may still contribute this weekend to the annual Cardinal's Appeal. Please be generous.

ENGLISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP-We meet both live in the Green Building and virtually every Saturday at 1PM by way of ZOOM. To join virtually, go to www.zoom.us and enter meeting #: 8292669493 and Password: 444555.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION-You still can register your child for Religious Education Classes by coming to the rectory from 9AM-4PM. You must register your child again even if they were registered last year. You can call Fr. Richard at 718-892-3232.

REGISTRO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA-Ahora es el momento de inscribir a su hijo en las clases de educación religiosa. Debe inscribir a su hijo nuevamente, incluso si se inscribieron el año pasado. Puede venir a la Rectoría o puede llamar al P. Richard al 718-892-3232.

BOY SCOUT SUNDAY will take place dur ing the 10AM Mass today, Sun., Oct. 11. All boy scouts and cub scouts will come in uniform and many will receive their religious awards. The scouts will also conduct a canned food drive for our Thanksgiving Food Baskets in front of the church from 9:30AM-12PM.

NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC AT ST. HELENA TODAY Sunday, October 11 will be a special day in the history of St. Helena. The New York Philharmonic will play on our grounds at 4PM. Wear a mask and bring a chair. The concert is free and will feature a countertenor and some members of the full orchestra who will brighten up your day. We will distribute a limited number of food boxes following the concert.

FREE VIN ETCHING FOR YOUR CAR on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12 from 12-3PM in the St. Helena Parking Lot. Etching the VIN onto your vehicle’s glass deters theft and makes it easier to trace the vehicle if it is stolen.

BILINGUAL CHARISMATIC HEALING MASS on Sat. Oct. 17 from NOON till 1:30PM. Our guest celebrant and homilist will be Fr. Jose Amable Tavera from St. John Chrysostom Parish.

LEGION OF MARY will meet at 1PM on Sat. Oct. 17 in the café. Bilingual Rosary at 1PM on Oct. 31 in front of Church.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY-The Propagation of the Faith’s World Mission Sunday collection is Oct. 17-18. Please be generous.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATION SESSION October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and St. Helena’s and the 43rd Precinct will present information about domestic violence on Friday, October 16 from 11AM-1PM in the parking lot in front of the Green Building.

PRESTON VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE-Tuesday, October 20 at 7PM and Sunday, November 1 at 11AM. Also, information webinar sessions-Oct. 15-Academics, Oct. 22-Student Life & Sports, Oct. 29-Funding a Preston Education. To register for webinars, please call 718-863-9134 ext. 131 or visit website: www.prestonhs.org.

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LIVING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH IN THIS DIVIDED AMERICA

is the title of Lay Franciscan Al Barbarino’s talk at 11AM on Sat., Oct. 24 in the church. Find out what God expects of us.

TRUNK OR TREAT-Our school and parish Halloween Party will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 from NOON until 1:30PM in the St. Helena parking lot. Come and dress in your most appropriate Halloween attire.

WORLD PRIEST DAY-Cardinal Timothy Dolan will celebrate the 10AM Mass at St. Helena on Sunday, October 25, which is World Priest Day. He will greet people after Mass. Seating is limited so please come early.

PIARIST FACE MASK SALE-Those stylish black face masks with the Piarist emblem you see all the Piarists wearing are now on sale for $10 each. The proceeds from the sale will benefit Piarist Vocations. To order, call the rectory at 718-892-3232.

MSGR. SCANLAN HS-Calling all Class of 2025 8th graders. If you are interested in attending Msgr. Scanlan, register for the TACHS exam at www.tachsinfo.com and enter TACHS code 304.

PARISH BAPTISMS HAVE RESUMED-If you have been delaying your child's Baptism, now may be the time to plan it. You must attend a one-hour baptismal class prior to the event. If you have not yet taken the class in either English or Spanish, you must come to the rectory and register for the class, which takes place on Thursday evenings at 7PM. The Spanish classes are held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays and the English classes on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. You must register to attend by calling 718-892-3232.

VIEW ON FORMED -We hope you are enjoying the free parish

subscription to www.formed.org which gives you 24/7 access to over 300 quality Catholic on line programs, 99+ movies, 101+

audios, & 98+ E-Books. Today Watch: John XXIII: The Pope of Peace or The Revolution of John XXIII, or listen to: Vatican II,

Mercy and You. On Monday, children can watch: Columbus: Adventures to the Edge of the World. On Tuesday Watch:

Finding Fatima, The 13th Day, The Day the Sun Danced or Fatima: A Message of Hope. Listen to: Fatima for Today. On the

15th Listen to: St. Teresa of Avila or Deep Conversion/Deep Prayer. Study: True Reformers: Session 5, St. Teresa of Avila.

THANKSGIVING RAFFLE TICKETS-Due to COVID, this is our largest parish fundraiser of 2020. Eight cash prizes. $1,000 grand prize. Tickets are available at the school or in the rectory at $3 each, 2 for $5, 5 for $10, & 10 for $20.

COMPUTERS FOR THE CAMEROON-Fr. Andrew is looking for new or used computers to send to a Piarist School in the Cameroon. If you have a computer that you are no longer using, or you know of a place with a surplus inventory, please call Fr. Andrew at 718-892-3232.

ARCHITECT NEEDED-We have need of a friend or benefactor who is an architect to help us with a very small handicap project. If you can help, please call Fr. David at the rectory at 718-892-3232.

COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND-Those who are sick and aged have the right to receive Holy Communion as well as the sacraments of penance and anointing of the sick. If you or a loved one are in need of these ministries, please call the rectory at 718-892-3232.

FOR SALE-Parishioner has a dresser, two speakers, and a washing machine for sale. For more info, call 646-467-3503.

WEEKLY COLLECTION October 3—$4,670.00

Mass Intentions October 11 – Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 +William Troy 10:00 S Juanito & Elena Mangalindan; +Raymond Aromi & Juana 12:00 S (Sp)+Samantha Gonzales; +Cleotilde Rodriguez Fayardo; +Arturo Nunez; +Antwonetta & Raphael Martinez-7thAnniv.; Rafael Angel Castro-Health Int.; +Oberto Gomez Gil; +Luzvina Vega; Luis Rexach-Healing Int.; +Maria Baptista; +Victor Castro Baez & Raphael Ignascio Baez; +Juan Antonio Figueroa; Jacqueline French and Nancy Rosado-Healing Int. 5:00 Intentions for Joanne Savino’s Eye Exam 6:30 S (Fr) +Margaret Bongyii and Raphael Mbinkar

October 12 – Monday – St. Wilfrid 6:30* In Thanksgiving for Favors 8:30 S +Gerald, Irene and Sebastiano Piscitelli 12:15 In Thanksgiving for Favors

October 13 – Tuesday – St. Edward the Confessor 6:30* God’s Blessings for Fr. Luis in Puerto Rico 8:30 S Xavier Francis, Meera Job, Staven and Jair Joseph in Thanksgiving +Noemi Cross-2nd Anniversary 12:15 +Devassy Kundukulam

October 14 – Wednesday – St. Callistus I 6:30* In Thanksgiving for Favors 8:30 S +James and Paide Crastro 12:15 Lauren Donovan-Birthday Intention 7:00 S (Sp) Telma Anith and Family Intentions

October 15 – Thursday – St. Teresa of Jesus 6:30* Intentions for Tricia Briska’s Eyesight 8:30 S Alessandra Mia Savino ’s Utmost Facility to Achieve

Salvation and for a Close and Loving Relationship with Her Paternal Grandmother

12:15 Souls in Purgatory

October 16 – Friday – St. Margaret Mary Alacoque 6:30* In Thanksgiving for Favors 8:30 S +Agnes and Charles Roginsky and Family 12:15 In Thanksgiving for Favors

October 17 – Saturday – St. Ignatius of Antioch 6:30* Intentions of David Savino that He Attain a Superior Facility to Achieve God’s Purpose for Him in Life 8:30 S David Kennelly-Healing Intention 12:15 Anointing Healing Mass 2:00 Bilingual Funeral Mass: +Lydia Mojica 3:30 Cremains Mass: +Juan Loth Flores 5:30 God’s Blessings for Fr. Luis in Puerto Rico

October 18 – Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 +Rita PremDas-Loving Memory-September 22 10:00 S +Mercedes Gonzalez +Edith Louis; Clarissa Abordo-Birthday Intention 12:00 S (Sp) +Ana Luisa Perez-3rd Anniversary; Accion de Gracias al Divino Nino-Barbara Mojica; +Maria Baptista 5:00 Intention of Theordore Bernard & Family & Floyd Bushell 6:30 S (Fr) +Fritz Antoine; +Alphonce Akakpo & Koffitze Honsou

Names only said in Prayer of the Faithful are in Italics

*not a public Mass; +=deceased; S=Mass is live-streamed

Readings for the week of October 11, 2020 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10; Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1/Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 [cf. 2]/Lk 11:29-32; Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6/Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48 [41a]/Lk 11:37-41; Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Lk 11:42-46; Thursday: Eph 1:1-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [2a]/Lk 11:47-54; Friday: Eph 1:11-14/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13 [12]/Lk 12:1-7; Saturday: Eph 1:15-23/Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7 [7]/Lk 12:8-12; Next Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 [7b]/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21

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