Lent began this Wednesday. On Ash Wednesday, this special day of reflection, the cross in ash on our foreheads not only symbolizes our sincere expression of repentance but our desire [...]
As we are in the midst of the Jubilee Year which is being celebrated throughout the world for all Catholics, there is a very important process that is underway here [...]
We have two very important anniversaries to celebrate! Marilyn Ryan and Liz Migneco have been such important members of our staff for 40 years each. Liz has worked with us [...]
When one stands out from the crowd, often enough it can be because they draw attention to themselves in a deliberate way or maybe even seek that attention to feel [...]
By now, the story has become widely known at Saint Helen. Namely, how Dominic Auricchio, age 11, feels that God has called him to the priesthood, first appearing to him [...]
At the end of January, we celebrated the First Reconciliation for 57 of the Year 2 children in our Religious Education program. The children did a wonderful job. Thank you [...]
This weekend, we launch “LifeLines” – an expansion of our small group ministry that builds on an already established strong foundation. This initiative aims to welcome more parishioners into meaningful [...]
As I mentioned last week, I had a meeting with Bishop Elias and representatives of the five Union County Deaneries to discuss plans for the Jubilee Year. We had a [...]
Our ministries and outreach programs have long benefited from financial gifts from parishioners made during their lifetime and sometimes through a bequest in their will or estate plan. Elizabeth “Lisa” [...]
In 1 Corinthians 12:12-30, we hear the familiar description of the value of each part of the body both individually and collectively. Likewise, there is a similar parallel drawn between [...]
