PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

​Our Lady of Guadalupe, we entrust ourselves to you during the upcoming year of preparation for consecration in the Diocese of Metuchen. You are the patroness of the Americas and we ask you to intercede for our country, our diocese and our families. Draw each one of us to your Son, Jesus, we pray to the Lord.

ORACION DE LOS FIELES

​Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, nos encomendamos a usted durante el próximo año de preparación para la consagración de la Diócesis de Metuchen. Usted es la patrona de las Américas y le pedimos que interceda por nuestro país, nuestra diócesis y nuestras familias. Atrae a cada uno de nosotros a tu Hijo, Jesús, roguemos al Señor.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

God our Father, You made each of us to use our gifts in the Body of Christ. We ask that You inspire young people whom You call to priesthood and consecrated life to courageously follow Your will. Send workers into Your great harvest so that the Gospel is preached, the poor are served with love, The suffering are comforted, and Your people are strengthened by the sacraments. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

“Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.”  Ephesians 4:1-3

 
Please watch your mailbox for a letter from Bishop Checchio coming to you this week announcing the  2022 Bishop’s Annual Appeal.  Our parish can share in a successful Appeal by earning a rebate of 50% of the amount collected over goal.  Through your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help those in our diocese whose needs are the greatest—the poor, the homeless, and those struggling with illness or grief.  Among other needed pastoral ministries, your gift also supports the formation of seminarians and enhances the work of the Vicariate for Evangelization and Communication.  The many pastoral, educational and charitable ministries of the Diocese of Metuchen would not be possible without a generous contribution from every household.  Please be as generous as your means allow.      Our diocese has been blessed in recent years with an increased number of vocations and, thanks be to God, we presently have 21 seminarians studying for the priesthood.  A large portion of our seminarians’ education is being funded by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, for which they are extremely grateful.  Your gift also supports a wide array of diocesan programs that foster vocations and provide ongoing formation for those called to both ordained and lay leadership roles within the Church.  Your generosity also ensures that our retired priests who have served so faithfully receive the care they deserve in their later years. Please be as generous as your means allow.
 

Every year our school strives to bring the best academic and extra-curricular opportunities for the students and every year we have been supported by parents like you.  Thank you for your tireless support of your child in our school. You have shown your commitment to giving your child the best possible education.  As we partner with you here at St. Helena for the education of your child, I want you to know, that your commitment does not go unnoticed.

We are happy to announce that St. Helena School Scrip Program will used again this year.  We appreciate support of this program.

Scrip is a word that means “substitute money.” Through the Scrip you purchase gift cards and certificates from national and local retailers.  Participating retailers sell gift card/certificates from our school at a discount. You and your family members buy Scrip gift cards at their full face value, and redeem them for full face value.  St. Helena School keeps the difference as revenue.

The benefit of the Scrip Program is that you earn money for our school without spending an additional cent.  You spend regular shopping dollars with Scrip (gift cards) at participating retailers.  Scrip can be used for household purchases that include food, clothing, entertaining, travel, gasoline and even dining out.

We are mandating each school family, Contributing and Non-contributing, to pay $600 payable to St. Helena Scrip Account with their first tuition payment or by September 1, 2022.    Every time you buy Scrip gift cards, the percentage will be credited to your “Scrip Bank.”  At the end of the school year, if your percentage reaches more than $600, the difference of over $600 will be split 50/50 with the school.  For example, if your percentage points total $650 at the end of the school year, you will get back $625.

We encourage each family to support this program.  To sign up for the program you may go to https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/GetStarted.  Our organization enrollment code is: 476E8BCD7L652.  You may also order in person. Keep in mind that the more Scrip gift cards you purchase, the more percentage will be credited to your account.  At the same time, you are working to earn money back.  More profit earned for the school helps to keep tuition increases at the minimum.

Cash and checks are accepted.  We cannot accept credit or debit cards in person.  If you have questions about Scrip Program please call or email: sthelenascrip@gmail.com

Scrip Coordinator: Maryanne Vitagliano – Tel# 908-456-0812

Thank you for your continued support and looking forward to a great school year!
 

The most recent adults to be confirmed in the Church: Jennifer Garcia, Jessica and Alan Zacatula (with their baby) and Fr. Anthony.

For the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

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Your Place to Connect With God

As a diverse parish, the community of St. Helena's encourages parishioners to be good stewards through the interaction and involvement of all members with respect and dignity to the poor, the sick and those in need, as well as encouraging the youth to participate fully in parish life

Prayer in time of our common need

In response to the s[read of COVID-19 within our Communities 
"Since we cannot face this alone, we are entrusting this whole situation to our blessed Mother, and encourage our faithful to join as in praying this prayer." - Bishop Checchio
 

Our Lady of Guadalupe, mother of God
And of the people of Metuchen
you always shine on our path
As a sign of salvation and hope.
We rely on you, Health of the Sick,
You who, at the cross, united Jesus' pain,
Keeping steadfast your faith.
You, Salvation of God's people,
You knnow what we need and we are sure
that you will provide for us,
As at Cana of Galilee,
After the adversity of these days,
May joy and celebration return.
Help us, Mother of Divine love,
To conform to the will od the Father
And to fo what we are told by Jesus,
Who has taken our suffering upon Himself 
And has burdened HImself with our sorros
to lead us through the cross,
to the joy of resurrection, Amen.
Under your protection, Holy Mother of God,
Our lady of Guadalupe, we seek refuge,
Hear our pryer and intercede for us in the Father