Monday, March 5NO MASS
Tuesday, March 6Billy Higgins
Wednesday, March 7Josie Currier, Joseph Roy Giardina,
Paula Spear, Edwin Whitson,Ida Tryniecki, Phyllis Jackson,
R.D. & Elsie Bridges, Rose & James Webb,Wayne Webb, Millie Guzzardo,
Becky Gabriel, Joseph Tuminaro,Dave & Dolores LeJeune, Michelle Murphy,
Billy Higgins, Harold Beard
Thursday, March 8Josie Currier, Millie Guzzardo,
Paula Spear, Paul Genco,Michael “Mickey” Catalanotto,
Merlin Carmouche, Shirley Gabriel,Ida Tryniecki, Russell & Dot Thomspon,
Edwin Whitson, Mary Currier, Katie, Frank & Frances Petitto,
Robin Murphy Sr., Joseph Roy Giardina,George & Virginia Chehardy, Tanner,Adam, Chelsey, Ava, Aubrey Coniglio,
Billy Higgins, Harold Beard
Friday, March 9Joe & Frances Currier
Saturday, March 10, 5:00pmJosie Currier
Sunday, March 11, 7:00amALL PARISHIONERS
Sunday, March 11, 11:00amThomas Hudspeth
Sunday, March 11, 7:00pmAmy McClendon
We, at St. Helena Catholic Church, are concerned with educating, directing, and
sustaining all who visit. In particular those whodraw near to the teachings and traditions of
Holy Mother Church. We strive to achieve this by utilizing the Cardinal Virtues of
Justice, Prudence, Temperance and Fortitude.
In Defenseof Mother Church
RECONCILIATION Confessions on Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY 6 Months in Advance
PARISH OFFICE NOTIFICATION We are asking that you notify the Parish Office (748-9057) if a family member is ill, Homebound or Hospitalized. We will be most happy to administer the Sacraments if we are informed. Due to the Privacy Act, the hospital does not release any information and we have no way of knowing if someone is hospitalized unless a family member calls to let us know.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar. 7th Youth Night 6-8pm Mar. 9th Ways of the Cross 6pm Mar. 11th St. Joseph Altar Mar. 14th Youth Night 6-8pm Mar. 16th Ways of the Cross 6pm Mar. 16th-18th Oyster Festival Mar. 17th Abbey Youth Fest Mar. 23rd Ways of the Cross 6pm Mar. 25th Palm Sunday Mar. 29th Holy Thursday 6pm Mass Mar. 30th Good Friday 1:30-3:30pm Mar. 31st Holy Saturday Vigil Mass 7:30pm Apr. 1st Easter Sunday 7am, 11am, 7pm Apr. 2nd-6th Office Closed
Every Wednesday - Youth Night 6pm-8pmEvery Thursday - Bible Study 1pm
Every Thursday - Medjugorje Group Rosary at 6pm1st Tuesday - Knights of Colombus
2nd Tuesday - Catholic Daughters of America3rd Tuesday - St. Jude Bible Study
4th Monday - Holy Face Devotion 6pm
ST. HELENA TRAVELING PRAYER DEVOTIONIf you would like to sign up for the Traveling Prayer Devotion and host one
of the Marian statues in your home, please contact one of the following: Catherine Calamari 504-236-8983 For St. Helena Families Yvonne Hulsey 985-969-5058 For Our Lost Souls in Purgatory Wendy Danna 985-687-8208 For The Return Of Our Lapsed Catholics Judy Williams 985-969-4511 For Our Church Parish
St. Helena’s Weekly SpotlightMass Intentions
BOB SCHMIDT, a Marriage and Family Therapist Please call Bob at (504)236-3457 or the Church Office to schedule an appointment.
There is a nominal fee involved.
TOURS & RETREATSSt. Helena offers Tours & Retreats of our beautiful Campus. Please call the Office for a tour.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY 6 Months in Advance
Audio & Written versions of Father Mark’s Homilies are available on our website, www.sthelenachurch.net
We have Saturday Adoration in Chapel from 6am-6pm. If you would like to join, please call Catherine Callamari at 504-236-8983.
ST. JOSEPH ALTAR SUNDAY, MARCH 11th, 2018Work days are scheduled for: March 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th.
If you would like to help please contact Urusla Sherman at 985-517-2728.
“LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU’’
PENANCE SCHEDULE6pm-7:30pm
Mar. 7th St. Joseph, Ponchatoula Mar. 14th St. Joseph, French Settlement Mar. 15th Our Lady of Pompeii, Tickfaw
Mar. 21st Mater Dolorosa, Independence
Mar. 22nd St. Margaret, Albany
THE ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY OF HOLY GHOST
will sponsor its annual Day of Meditation Thursday, March 8, 2018, 8am-12:30pm.
Please call Bridget Fugarino at 985-320-8498 to RSVP no later than Friday, March 2nd.
Gift ShopMedals • jewelery • statues • books
Full Of Grace
KC OYSTER FEST POBOYS MARCH 16TH-18TH. Our Knights will be at the Oyster Festival selling PoBoys. Come see us!!
Abbey Youth Fest Saturday, March 17, 2018
2018 CHESTERTON CONFERENCE:
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE WORLD?
March 24,2018. 8:30am - 4:30pm at Chesterton Hall in Ponchatoula.
For more info www.MudHouseArt.com.
WHAT MATTERS IS NOT WINNING, BUT HELPING OTHERS TO WIN
A few years ago at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100 yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy. They slowed down and looked back. They all turned around and went back. Every one of them. One girl with Down’s Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said,”This will make it better.” All nine linked arms and walked across the finish line together. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes.
People who were there are still telling the story. Why? Because deep down we know one thing. What matters most in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What truly matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our course.There is no greater love than this, to give ones life for one’s friends.
(John 15:13)
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, ALTAR SERVERS & USHERS
If you would like to participate in one of these Ministries, please contact Church Office.
BAPTISMAL SEMINARSSt. Helena offers Baptismal Seminars on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Please contact Office in advanced to register for a class.
ATTENTION 6TH-8TH GRADENET TEAM
St. Joseph in Ponchatoula.April 4th, 8:30am-4:30pm.
PSR 2018 June 11th-22nd • St. Helena will have a MANDATORY Parent Meeting, April 10th at 6pm in Hall • Parent/Candidate Confirmation Retreat, April 14th at 1:30pm-5pm. • MANDATORY Teacher Meeting, April 16th at 5pm. • Confirmation Makeup Retreat, April 21st.• Confirmation Practice at Holy Ghost, April 26th at 7pm.• Confirmation at Holy Ghost, April 27th at 7pm.
MAT II CLASS: THE CREEDMarch 24,2018. 8am - 4:30pm
$15, please register at Church Office. Make check out to St. Helena.
LIFELINE SCREENING will be at St. Helena Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
Register online TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your “Community Circle” discount and your
Preferred Appointment.
COMING IN JULY!!!!Lifetouch will be at St. Helena Catholic Church in July to take pictures for our new Church Directory!
More information will come at a later date.
AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFERIf you would like to sign up for your contribution to automatically transfer from your checking account to St. Helena please fill out form located in entrance of
Church and return to Church Office in person or mail to: St. Helena Catholic Church
122 S. 1st St., Amite, LA 70422 Please designate if you would like to discontinue receiving envelopes.
Kenneth Hill, Gavin Cieutat, Angie Paretti, Robert & Sandy Nelson, Katelyn Delbasty, Lorie Delbasty, Ronnie Delbasty, Diann Delbasty, Abram Cantu, Wanda Miles, Josie Angelle, Lucinda Voight, Mya Arrazate, James Brocker, Toney Cantu, Lee Ann Shoffner, Koltyn Gafford, Richard Aaron, Ann Courtney, Elsie Major, Stephanie Compton, Tommy Copeland, John Dorsa, Sara Taulli, Woodrow Ford, Michelle Murphy, Micky Williams, Cindy Payne, Marina Cochrane, Jacob Wheat, Kathy Jo Thompson, Conner Corkern, Chris Paille, Paige Bernard, Sarah Quarles, David Easley, Barbara Davis, Ana Spiers, Wally Dees, Linda Brown, Janet & Gary Dees, Trey O’Brian, Christine Daniel, JoEllen Marten, Harold Brown, Delores LeJeune, Noah Easley, Loretta Hamberger, Geraldine DeLatte, Margaret Gill, Louis Costanza, Velma Joyce, Faye Castella, MaryBeth Ngo, Renee Miller, Heather Nicholas, Dorothy Hughes, Eric Lee, Nathan Donald, Ashley Donald, Ashlee Travis, Mary Cuti Hall, Jalyn Alredge, Cheryl Ray, Douglas Hill, John Silbernagel, Marguerite Durnin, Clyde & Connie Risen, Alan Hartman, Tom White, Kathy Dagro, Donald Guillot, Linda Perez, Father Jack Nutter, Geraldine Sanchez, Aubrey Lee McMillan, Jerrye Kay Rawls, Jerry Rhame, Deborah Moye, Ken Roberts
Please keep us in your Prayers
Please keep these brave service men and women in your prayers:
Larry Toups, Peter Vangjel, James Hoover, Dennis Toups, William Graham, Vince Owen, Brandon Thompson, Jerry Dyer, Jamie Cutrer, Eric Russell, James Sylvester, Mark Prine, Robert Tillwell, Chris Bennett, Dewayne Spears, Nic Edwards, Jake Cristina, Scott Swilley, Angie Swilley, Chris Brunet, Jacob Rankin, Lathen Campo, James Michael Dupuis, Daniel Mays, Jim Bravis Redmond Jr., Daniel Santora, Jerry Simmons, Lucas Edward Thigpen, John Accord, Rhase Riggins, Kurt Hogan, John Paul Castillo, Ryan Riggins, Cody Edwards, Christopher Zimmer, Sebastian Pisciotta, Cheyenne Rose Fortner, Samantha Schwartz, Cody Gilliland
Please call the Office if you would like to add someone to the above list of Service Men and Women.
Yvonne HulseyRealtor
Cell: (985) 969-5058 Office: (985) 318-1400Fax: (985) 318-1019
Email: [email protected] SW Railroad, Ste. C, Hammond, LA 70403
Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated
ROSELAND, LA985.748.9687
Ray Glasgow, R.Ph985-748-8191 • 1-800-598-9501
www.thrifttownrx.com512 N. 2nd St. • Amite, LA 70422 • [email protected]
Professional CompoundingCenters of America
LIUZZA PRODUCE FARM
www.louisianastrawberries.net
CHARLES V. GENCO ATTORNEY AT LAW
108 East Mulberry StreetP.O. Box 956
Amite, LA 70422 Tel: (985) 748-8164 Fax: (985) 748-8165
EASTSIDE OUTDOORPOWER EQUIPMENT
Amite, LA748-9370
SALES & SERVICE(985)
(985) 748-5555
Mark CampoVice President........
Mobile(985) 969.2760
[email protected] Market St.
Hammond, LHammond, LA 70401(985) 345.9515
1800 W. Causeway Appr.Ste. 108, Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626.1103
KENT VETERINARY CLINICOffice
985-748-8425985-748-4628P O Box 846
102 W. Factory St.Amite, LA 70422
Doug Kent, Jr., D.V.M. • Drew Doucet, D.V.M.
AMITE902 W. Oak St.
985-284-2265New Location601 W. Oak St.
www.bankfpb.com
Kay C. Moser, DDSFamily Dentistry
985-748-4652416 N. Second St. • Amite, LA 70422
St. Elizabeth, Kentwood § St. Jude, Greensburgwww.sthelenachurch.net
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Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil, 5pm • Sunday Morning 7am & 11am, Spanish Mass - 7pm
Weekday Masses Monday - No Mass • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 12 Noon •
Wednesday - 7am
ConfessionNO Confessions during Lent. Please see Penance Schedule in Bulletin.
Adoration & Benediction NO Friday Adoration & Benediction after Mass during Lent.
St. HelenaRoman Catholic Church
Parish Office (985) 748-9057
122 S. First Street Amite, La 70422
Office Hours Mon-Thur. 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri. 8:30am - 12 noon
“He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and oxen, and spilled the coins of the money changers and
overtuned their tables...” John 2:15
March 4, 2018
THIRD SUNDAY OFLent