Parish Community of Saint Helen

🌍💚 Today is World Mental Health Day 💚🌍 Let’s take a moment to reflect on the importance of caring for our minds, hearts, and spirits. Remember, self-care is essential! Together, let’s support one another and build a healthier, more compassionate parish community. Join us for Self Care Sunday! On Sunday, October 27th from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM in the gym, our Mental Health Ministry is hosting a special day to learn about self-care, discover helpful resources in our parish and community, and enjoy light refreshments.

🐾 Blessing of the Animals This Saturday! 🐾 In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, we invite you to bring your pets for a special blessing! 🐕🐈🐇 Saturday, October 5th 3:00 PM in the plaza in front of the parish center All creatures great and small are welcome! We look forward to celebrating with you and your furry (or feathered!) friends.

🎉 Saint Helen Fest is TOMORROW! 🎉 Get ready for an amazing day of fun, food, and fellowship from 1 PM to 4 PM at Saint Helen! Here’s everything you need to know: 🍔 Food Trucks Cat Like Reflexes: Loaded fries, sliders, empanadas, chicken cutlet sandwiches, and juicy burgers Tacos Daisis: Tacos and empanadas Palleschi Pizza: Wood-fired pizza, fresh and hot It’s Delicious Ice Cream: Enjoy some sweet treats 🍦 🍻 Beer Garden for adults 21+, hosted by Lions Roar Brewing! 🎟️ Ticketing Info: Visit the Ticket/Welcome Table when you arrive to receive your 1 complimentary ticket for a food item and soft drink and 1 ticket for ice cream per person! Want more? Additional tickets are available for purchase: $10 for a food/drink ticket $5 for an ice cream ticket

How have you seen God move in an impossible situation you've experienced?

O God, our hope and refuge, in our distress we come quickly to you. Shock and horror of that tragic day have subsided, replaced now with an emptiness, a longing for an innocence lost. We come remembering those who lost their lives in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. We are mindful of the sacrifice of public servants who demonstrated the greatest love of all by laying down their lives for friends. We commit their souls to your eternal care and celebrate their gifts to a fallen humanity. We come remembering and we come in hope, not in ourselves, but in you. As foundations we once thought secure have been shaken, we are reminded of the illusion of security. In commemorating this tragedy, we give you thanks for your presence in our time of need and we seek to worship you in Spirit and in truth, our guide and our guardian. Amen.

We all know how exhausting the beginning of September and the school year can be. However, in the midst of the chaos, remember that you are a blessing to someone. Take a 15 seconds Take a deep breath Be still And think about how you have been a blessing for someone today.

🎉 Join Us for Saint Helen Fest 2024! 🎉 Here's what you can look forward to: Food Trucks: Cat Like Reflexes: Loaded fries, sliders, empanadas, chicken cutlet sandwiches, and burgers. Tacos Daisis: Tacos and empanadas bursting with flavor. Palleschi Pizza: Freshly made wood-fired pizzas. It's Delicious Ice Cream: Cool off with a variety of ice cream treats. Beer Garden for Adults 21+: Enjoy a refreshing beer or hard cider at our Beer Garden, hosted by Lions Roar Brewing! Perfect for relaxing with friends in a laid-back, outdoor setting. Fun Activities for All Ages: Mini Golf Face Painting Kids Zone Live DJ 👉 Interested in sponsoring the event? Visit sainthelen.org/sponsor for details! Spread the word and come celebrate with us! We can't wait to see you there!

If you love working with children and want to make a difference in their spiritual journey, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are currently hiring for the position of Religious Education Assistant for Grades 1-4! For more details and to apply, visit sainthelen.org/our-team. We’d love to have you join our team at Saint Helen!

Tomorrow, Thursday, August 15, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will have Mass at 9:00am at 7:00pm in the Church.

📲 One invitation could change everything. 📲 Whether it's inviting a friend to church, sharing a kind word, or offering a helping hand, your invitation has the power to transform lives. Think about one person you can offer an invitation to today and make it happen!