December 2, 2012

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT T HIS W EEK ' S M ASS I NTENTIONS 7:00AM 9:00AM

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012 Josephine & Santo Scaturro (Daughter Caterina) Baldressaro LoPinto

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2012 7:00AM 9:00AM

Evelyn Marciano (Daughter Pat & Family) Anna Albergo (Joe Albergo)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012 7:00AM 9:00AM

Nicola Contorno (M/M A. Raia & Family) Frances & Anthony Bilotti (Geraldine & Peter Carotenuto)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 7:00AM 9:00AM

Frances Dannolfo (Philip & Maria Russo) Americo Children & Grandchildren (Family)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012 7:00AM 9:00AM 7:30PM

Martin Johnson, Sr. (Martin Johnson & Family) Giuseppe Pravata (Frank Pravata & Family) Vigil Mass

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2012 FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 9:00AM 5:00PM

Deceased Priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn Joan Falzon, Alice L. Mazuras, Anne Olimpio, Donald Paccione, Jorge E. Zumba

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM 5:00PM

For The Parishioners Carmela Bongiorno (Anna & John Lotrijan) Clement Massa (Wife & Children) For The Parishioners For The Parishioners

Victor Abiuso, Lena Agate, Toni Anne Ambrosio, Frances Baio, George Barton, Lynn Boutureira, Antoinette Chiarelli, Laura DeMasi, Anthony Federici, Michael Galeno, Francesca Gaudino, Jean Haley, Carrie Hartigan, Salvatore Isolano, Jr., Linda Iuzzolino, Keri & Baby Tristan, Baby T.J. Krieg, Theresa Laudicina, Michael Leccese, Patricia Lipari, Thomas Lipari, Gabriella Manzo, Jack Marotta, Mary Mastrangelo, John Myers, Dr. Antonio Paa, Joe Palagonia, Baby Angelina Maria Perez, Peter Pulomena, Betty Randazzo, Rita Spano, Chuck Szatkowski, Michael Tamburo, Karin Trapani, Chrissie Tremblay, Paul John Tremblay, Elizabeth Weimer, Virginia Wierzbicki.

Deceased:

Theresa R. Casesa, Carmelo Paratore

GOOD SHEPHERD STATUE: We are truly grateful to all our parish families who have signed up to pray for vocations. If you wish to take the statue to your home for one week, please call the Rectory.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH IS THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. Masses for the Feast are as follows: Vigil Mass: Friday, December 7th at 7:30PM Feast Day Mass: Saturday, December 8th at 9AM. PLEASE NOTE: Golden Age meetings, normally held each Monday, are CANCELED until further notice. Check future Bulletins for when meetings will resume. If you have already paid for your ticket for the Golden Age Christmas party, please call Margaret Fricano at 718-848-7884 for a refund.

St. Helen’s Rectory is open Monday through Thursday in the evenings from 6:00-9:00PM.

ST. HELEN SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2012-2013 Full or Half-Day Pre-Kindergarten: for 3 yr.-olds Full or Half-Day Pre-Kindergarten: for 4 yr.-olds Full Day Kindergarten: through the 8th grade

Mom & Me Program: 1 1/2—2 1/2 yrs. of age: Wednesdays: 9:00AM-10:30AM OR Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00-10:30AM.

We are now offering our families a 7AM drop-off, & after-school program concluding at 6PM. Call 718-835-4155, or visit our website at www.sthelenschool.org to find out about the wonderful things that are happening at St. Helen School! TWO WAYS TO ACCESS UP-TO-DATE, UP-TO-THE-MINUTE & EVERYTHINGYOU-NEED-TO-KNOW INFORMATION ON ST. HELEN PARISH:

AND CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:

www.sthelen.org

December 2, 2012

NEW MASS SCHEDULE BEGINNING JANUARY 2, 2013 Weekdays: Monday & Tuesday: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:

9:00AM Mass Only—No 7:00AM Mass 7:00AM and 9:00AM

Weekends: Saturday: Sunday:

5:00PM Mass Only—No 9:00AM Mass 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM and 5:00PM No 12:30PM Mass

St. Helen School invites you to visit their

CHRISTMAS FAIR THIS WEEKEND! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 10:30AM TO 5PM Specialty Shopping! Christmas Treats! Help needy children and bring an unwrapped gift to donate!

Congratulations to the following Lucky Calendar Winners for the period of November 13-26, 2012: 11/13: 11/14: 11/15: 11/16: 11/17: 11/18: 11/19: 11/20: 11/21: 11/22: 11/23: 11/24: 11/25: 11/26:

---------Garcia Family Cesar Zapata Joan Vigilante ---------Darlene Dee Dorothy Naef ---------Solorzano Family ---------Giallanzo Family Gurino Family ---------Steven DeLorenzo

$ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 25.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 20.00 $ 25.00 $ 20.00

First-come, first served! St. Helen’s Home-School Assn. presents a Winner-A-Day Fundraising Calendars! Calendars (at $20 each) are available by calling Danielle at 646-7520479 from 3-8PM. Pick your own lucky number from 000— 999. Winning numbers are based on the NYS Lottery daily evening number. Payments will be mailed once a month to each winner. Proceeds to benefit St. Helen School. 2013 LUCKY CALENDERS WILL NOW BE ON SALE AFTER ALL MASSES!

CONFESSIONS FOR CHRISTMAS Friday, December 21st from 3:00-9:00PM Christmas Masses: Monday, December 24th Vigil Mass: 5:00PM December 25th: Mass at Midnight (Church opens at 11:00PM) Christmas Morning: 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM Christmas Afternoon: 12:30PM (No 5:00PM Mass) New Year’s Masses: New Year’s Eve, December 31st Vigil Mass: 5:00PM New Year’s Day, January 1, 2013: 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 5:00PM Only

December 2, 2012

Heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude to the following individuals who selflessly donated their time by VOLUNTEERING at the Crisis Center in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Your goodness will always be remembered. Victor Aguece Phyllis Ambrosecchia Rebecca Aryem Leslie Barboto Paul Barone Pat Battiato Carline Bazile Kristina Blair Cynthia Bonilla Valerie Briones Pat Buonincontri Campanella Family Jack Chavarro Jasmin Corniel Bernadette Coyoy Cristina & Cu Slo Donna & Stephen Crockett Agnes & Daniel Cummings Nina DeBlasio Michele & Jillian DeRiso Joanne Doctor Maria Elrose Marie Elrose Joseph Elrose Dorothy Faggiano Terre Ferrucci Justine Fodera Jeanette Forlano-Slaw Marie Fouche Laura Fried Eda Galeno Lana Galeno James Galeno Dolores Gassert Peter Geraci Isabel Glickman Martin, Esther & Alyssa Golden Maryann Grasso Leila Haime Gerry Hapke Martin Hernandez Heedles Family Mike Hernandez

Philip Kadish John & Regina Kerrigan James, Jessica & Liana Kerrigan Roz & Richard Klein Sr. Joan Klimski, O.P. Lucille LaFemina Vinnie LaRegina Maureen Lorente Lorenzo Magliulo Laurie Maldari Alba Marcelino Radya Martino Andrew Mastrangelo Sami Meyers Bill & Cheryl Miller & Family Denise, Michael & Isabella Mione Edwin Morel Jennifer Napolitano Michele & Kristen Neglia Barbara Netterwald Jean Pappas Amanda & Ellen Peluso Arline Rabito Sharon & Douglas Ray Denise & Danielle Ray Jessica Ruoff Sama Family Jason Sanchez Danielle Sanzone Peggy Saver-Dowd Joan Scarry Edith Schoemaker Elly Sheerin Erica Soto Marilyn Spoor Cindi Strauss Sal Tammaro Judith Taranto-DeSimpliciis Virginia Vargas Al Vecchione Melanie Younossi Christina & Daniella Younossi

December 2, 2012

Heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude to the following individuals who DONATED GOODS to the Crisis Center in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Your generosity will always be remembered. 106th Police Precinct State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jean Aglialoro American Red Cross Aura Nightclub Margaret Bellino Gino of Bestway Carting Kristin Bidwell Office of Mayor Michael Bloomberg Louis Branchinelli Jonathan Breazzano Steve Calabrise, Natural Body, Inc. Pepina & Lily Calpo Barry & Candice Campagnola Margaret & Ben Carinci Danny Carr Nancy Cassara Catholic Charities, Diocese of Brooklyn City Meals-on-Wheels Coleen of Austin's Steak & Ale House Agnes & Daniel Cummings Robert DaRita Paul Davey Ann Decolis Deluxe Delivery Services Derry Twnshp. Police Department Angelo DiGangi, Esq. Rosemary Dove Enzo's Restaurant Evan & Mary Faith Mission FDNY Engine 97 FEMA First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills Joe Evola, Gino’s Restaurant Gloria & Meghan Flynn Fordham Prep H.S. Raquel & Jim Gavilan Assemblyman Philip Goldfeder Sylvia Goldkranz Larry Guarino, The Christmas Store Sid Gupta, Pappardella Restaurant Angelo Gurino, Ragtime John & Marly Gurino, Tuscany Grill Howard Beach Senior Center Huguenot Memorial Church Melissa Iannello

Incarnation Parish Junior League of Pelham Assemblywoman Angelica Katz Lillian Kowalsky, Reform Temple of Forest Hills LaVilla Pizzeria & Restaurant Councilman Steve Levin John Paul Loukas Romana Lubiano Maietta Family Joe Matier Paul McGuigan Mothers For Others Roselia Mouridy National Guard Joanne Naumann New Park Pizza Grace Notaro Irene Nucci 2LT Michael Nuttall Pelham Community Relief Team Pelham School District State Senator Jose Peralta Nancy Perez Sheldon Peters Jon Paul Pezzo, Trust Us Michelle Pieffer Blanca Rabanales Redeemer Lutheran Church Ricky B. Frank Russo, Russo’s on the Bay St. Gregory Church St. Joseph's, Astoria, NY St. Vincent de Paul Fernando Soto, After Hours Project, Inc. John Spagnuolo and TD Bank Joseph Tesi of City Waste The Browning School The Legacy Center The Reform Temple of Forest Hills Dominique & Angelina Trucchio Bucky Turco Councilman Eric Ulrich Ursuline School Rev. Michael Vega, Crossroads Christian Ctr.

December 2, 2012