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Parish Community of Saint Helen
1600 Rahway Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
908-232-1214
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Giving It Up
Lenten Message Series
Many of us give up certain things for the forty days of Lent, and doing so can be very beneficial for us. This five-week series takes that idea one step forward. Each week we will talk about the things God wants us to give up, not just for forty days, but forever.
| Week 1 |
March 5 |
Giving up Control |
| Week 2 |
March 12 |
Giving up Expectations |
| Week 3 |
March 19 |
Giving up Superiority |
| Week 4 |
March 26 |
Giving up Inflexibility |
| Week 5 |
April 2 |
Giving up Our Lives |
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Blood Drive
Sunday, March 5th
8:00 am to 1:30 pm
in Meaney Hall Gym
Guidelines: You must weigh over 110 lbs, eat before donating, bring ID, and drink water before and after donation. To complete the online health history go to www.communitybloodservices.org
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It's not too late to join a small group this Lent..
We also offer drop in groups in the Parish Center. If you know you will miss your regular group gathering or want to test the waters and give small groups a try for the first time, please come to any of the drop in groups. All are welcome.
Monday Mornings 9:45-11:15AM Room 102/103
Thursday Mornings 9:45-11:15AM Room 102/103
Thursday Evenings 7:00-9:00PM Room 112 (Library on 3/9 and 3/30)
for more information or assistance.
IT'S NEVER TO LATE TO JOIN A SMALL GROUP!
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Lenten Reconciliation Services
Monday, March 27th
3:45 pm for Grades 2 to 5
7:30 pm for the Parish
Both Services will be held in the Church
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Men's Lenten Prayer Breakfast
Wednesday Mornings at 6:00 am in Meaney Hall
Women's Morning Out with God
Wednesday Mornings following the 9:00 am Mass
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Save the Date for a Great Experience!
 Come and hear singer, songwriter, author and popular speaker, Chris Padgett when he brings his talent and energy to St. Helen!
All are Welcome to attend!
Monday, March 20th
3:30 to 5 pm ~ Chosen 7th gr. students and family
7 to 8:30 pm ~ Chosen 8th gr. students and families
Tuesday, March 21st
3:30 to 5:00 pm ~ 1 to 6 grade students and
families
7:30 to 9:00 pm ~
All Youth Grade 9-12 from the Archdiocese of Newark and St. Helen
Wednesday, March 22nd
3:30 to 5:00 pm ~ Chosen 8th gr. students and families
7:00 to 8:30 pm ~ Chosen 7th gr. students and families
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Upcoming Parish Events
- Making Music Praying Twice winter session is offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am ~ CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
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Support Group
~ Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
CLICK HERE
- Prayer Shawl Ministry ~ Monday, March 6th at 9:30 am in the Parish Library ~ CLICK HERE
- Caregivers Support Group ~ Monday, March 6th at 7:30 pm
- In God's Plan We Trust ~ Thursday, March 16th at 7:00 pm ~ a confidential faith based group for family members faced with a loved one affected by mental illness
- Adoration ~ Sunday, March 19th immediately following the 6:30 pm Mass ~ Music * Prayer * Reflection * Prayer
- Junior/Senior Retreat ~ Saturday, March 25th to Sunday, March 26th at LBI ~ CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
- K2J ~ Kids 2 Jesus Grade School Socials ~ Lenten Sandwich Project ~ Sunday, March 26th 5:15 to 6:15 pm ~ CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
- Middle School Retreat ~ Save the Date ~ Sunday, April 2nd 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm Click Here for Registration
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