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

     The opening of the 2022 Mass Book will be August 18, 2021.  Our Mass Schedule for next year is Saturday at 4:00 PM; Sunday at 8 & 10:30 AM and 12:15 PM.  Due to the pandemic, we will be accepting your requests for Masses by email or U.S. Mail only.  This will be on a first come first serve basis.  When I receive your requests, I will see if we have the date available.  When I put your dates in the book I will call you to come and pick up your Mass cards which will be left out on the white table by the glass doors in the rectory.  When you pick up your cards, please leave the money in the envelope provided.  If you mail in your requests, you can either mail in the money at the same time or you can leave the money in the envelope provided when you pick up your Mass Cards.  Please make sure you provide your phone number with the requests.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE TO SCHEDULE MEMORIAL MASSES FOR 2022.  Email Carrie at
parishoffice@sthelenaedison.org. with your requests or mail in your requests.  As always, each family is allowed 4 memorial Masses only.  Two on Sunday and two during the week.  No requests will be put into the Mass Book before August 18, 2021.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE TO SCHEDULE MEMORIAL MASSES FOR 2022, NO REQUESTS WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE!
 

 
Please watch your mailbox for a letter from Bishop Checchio coming to you this week announcing the 2021 Bishop’s Annual Appeal.  You can find the link to Bishop’s Annual Appeal Video at https://diometuchen.org/BAA  Our parish can share in a successful Appeal by earning a rebate of 50% of the amount collected.
 
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.
 

CATHOLIC SCHOOL
2021-2022 TUITION ASSISTANCE
ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS OPEN

Families interested in applying for tuition assistance to attend an eligible Diocese of Metuchen elementary or high school may apply online now through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid. Online applications must be completed (including all required documentation) by no later than March 31, 2021. Applications are available in English and Spanish.

     Families that need assistance completing the online application or need access to a computer to apply should contact their school.

WHAT’S IN YOUR CLOSET?

It’s that time of year! Spring cleaning is here and
you may be sorting through your closets. Are you
left with bags of clothing laying around your
home? Put them to good use! St. Helena will be
collecting new or gently used men, women &
children’s clothing, shoes, purses, belts, bed &
bath linens and stuffed animals.

St. Helena school will receive a donation for the
total poundage we collect so every piece helps!
Please put items in a well‐tied bag with any
SNEAKERS in a SEPARATE BAG. Kindly drop off
items by the entrance near the playground &
rectory. Please, NO pillows, books, toys, furniture,
appliances, bikes, stroller or household items.
Thank you for your continued support!





A GoFundMe page has been set up for St. Helena School. Please support our school and consider a making a donation to help offset our school’s expenses. Even a small donation can help reach our fundraising goal!

Go to the following link: gf.me/u/y8h52n

Dear Treasured Parishioners ,
School Families and Friends, I want to thank you for being part of this wonderful community and your constant support and prayers for our Church and school. With your prior support we have been able to accomplish so much. Upgraded technology for our school, enhanced security measures, and maintaining our school grounds are but a few of the many things we have used your assistance for, and I am eternally grateful. We have received CARES funds that allowed us to purchase Google Chromebooks, Smartboards and Webcams.

This technology will permit greater access to students learning remotely and allow for the required 6 feet distancing requirements in the classrooms. Additionally, with the CARES funds, we have been able to purchase a CDC approved disinfectant spray machine that is being used for the school, CDC approved disinfectant spray, disinfectant wipes and cleaners, and face shields for all students and staff. Careful attention has been paid to these purchases to ensure that every penny has been spent wisely. But in light of these unprecedented times, I am asking for help to continue to do what it takes to keep our school safe.

Although the CARES ACT provided funds to be used for technology and cleaning supplies to help attain a safe school opening for September, it is hardly enough to carry us through the year. Please consider a donation of $10.00 or more to help me continue to provide our school with the supplies necessary to keep our school community safe.

This donation can be made payable to Saint Helena School and mailed to 930 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ 08820. I pray that you and your families are safe and well, and I thank you in advance for your continued support of our school

. Sincerely, Father Anthony

ST. HELENA OPENING MASS SCHEDULE

 
WE WILL RESUME CELEBRATING MASS IN CHURCH
THIS WEEKEND, OUR MASS TIMES
ARE AS FOLLOWS:

MONDAY - SATURDAY MORNINGS – 8:30 AM

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS – 4:00 PM 

SUNDAY: 8am, 10:30 AM AND 12:15 PM
There will be no 5pm Sunday mass, the intentions shall be said at the 8AM Sunday mass 
FOR OUTDOOR MASS INFORMATION CLICK HERE

 Confessions:  We will begin Confession on Saturday, June 20, 2020.  Confessions times are 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM in the cry room of the church.

EVERYONE MUST WEAR A FACEMASK AND KEEP A SAFE 6’ DISTANCE.  There will be no chair to sit down and no kneeler.


WEATHER PERMITTING 10:30 AM MASS WILL BE
CELEBRATED OUTSIDE IN THE PARKING LOT. PLEASE FOLLOW RULES FOR MASS IN THE PARKING LOT

FACE COVERINGS ARE MANDATORY
HAND SANITIZER IS AVAILABLE IN CHURCH
AN USHER WILL SEAT YOU IN A PEW
PLEASE MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE

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