ST. HELENA CLOTHING DRIVE HELP SUPPORT OUR. SCHOOL! NOV.27,28 & 29,2020 - 9AM-5 PM We will be collecting °old and used men, women & children, clothing,shoes, purse, belts, bed and bath linens. Our school will receive a donation for the total' poundage collected so every bag helps! PoPlease put items in a well-tied bag with any shoes in a SEPERATE BAG. Kindly drop off items by the entrance near the playgroun & rectory. Please NO pullos, books, toys, bicycles, furniture, appliances, or household items. Thank you for your continues support! Please contact Carrie at  732-494-3399, EXT. 10 with any questions.

If you were sexually abused as a minor by a member of the a clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or you know of someone who was, you are encouraged to report that abuse to law enforcement, through the diocesan website (www,diometuchen.org), or by calling Lawrence Nagle, diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection (732) 562-2413

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Join the Knights of Columbus online at KofC.org Pope John Paul 1 Council 6571, Colonia, NJ. Meet 1st Thursday each month at VFW Hall, Inman Ave., Colonia at 7:30PM. Cibtact Charlie at 732-381-3389 for more information. Great insurance program and community, church work.

Due to Coronavirus (Covid-19), Religious Education classes FOR THIS YEAR will experience a new "Family Friendly" program  Since Parents are the first teachers of their children in the ways of faith; books, online lesson plans and online assessments will be provided for parents to teach their children at home.  Mass Attendance is crucial you must attend Mass on a weekly basis. In these days of Covid-19, there is no excuse for not attending class. If you are unable to attend Mass physically, live streamed and televised Masses are available. The Registration form can be found on our website. Please print it out, fill it out and return with the appropriate fee. All Forms must be returned by September 18th. Copies of Baptismal Forms are needed for those entering Grade one.

INTRODUCING OUR SCRIP PROGRAM: “SHOPWITHSCRIP” PLEASE SIGN UP TO SHOP: https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/GetStarted Our school organization code is: FFD4DFCC7L652 YOU MAY ALSO BUY SCRIP GIFT CARDS IN PERSON: With gift card fundraising, families can simply earn money for your organization by purchasing gift cards from more than 750 top brands they already shop for everyday things. Your earnings come directly from the brands you shop, not your pocket, so gift cards are worth full value. For more information please email: sthelenascrip@gmail.com Maryanne Vitagliano – Scrip Coordinator at Tel# 908-456-0812

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I welcome back Sister Charles, our Faculty, New Faculty, Staff, Returning Students and New Students as we start our first full year as a Blue Ribbon School. I hope all of you have had a very restful and fun summer and are ready for an exciting, challenging and fun school year. Sister Charles and I look forward to seeing our Kindergarten— Grade 8 Students on their first day of School, Thursday, August 29th (we will have early dismissal on Thursday & Friday), and for our Pre– K 3 & Pre –K 4 Students on Tuesday, September 3rd! Sincerely yours in Christ,

A Catholic Prayer & Support Group for Families Affected by Mental Health Issues will take place at St. Patrick’s Church in Belvidere, NJ on the following Wednesdays at 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM: April - December: 1st Wednesday of the month

Families interested in applying for tuition assistance to attend an eligible Diocese of Metuchen Catholic elementary or high school may do so now. The application process is online through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. Online applications must be completed (including supporting documentation) by no later than March 31, 2018. Applications are available in English and Spanish.