“Catholics must never abandon the moral

requirement to seek full protection for all human life from the moment of conception until natural death.”USCCB Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship

Monday, March 30Burrell Carter

Tuesday, March 31Frank Edwards

Wednesday, april 1Maximilian Kolbe, Peter Michael Chehardy, Roger Navarra, Caroline Crouch, Ronnie Hayden, Burrell Carter, Mike Murphy, Edwin Donnelly Sr., Robert & Loretta Hamberger, Jimmy Premo, Lelia Hill, Virginia Thigpen, John Johnson, Donald Graves, Polly DiBenedetto, Judy Caveretta, Michael Henry, David Paul Delaune, Billy Higgins, Harold Beard, Father Mark Beard, St. Helena Staff & Families

Thursday, april 2Michael “Mickey” Catalanotto, Robin Murphy Sr., R.D. & Elsie Bridges, Rose & James Webb, Burrell Carter, Peter Michael Chehardy, Ronnie Hayden, Loretta & Robert Hamberger Jr., Ryck Soto & Family, Rachel Madere, Steve Campo Sr., Geraldine Amedeo, Virginia Thigpen, Judy Caveretta, Michael Henry, David Paul Delaune, Billy Higgins, Harold Beard, Father Mark Beard

Friday, april 3Joe & Frances Currier

saTurday, april 4, 4:00pM

Edwin Donnelly Sr

sunday, april 5, 8:00aM

ALL PARISHIONERS

sunday, april 5, 10:00aM

Peter Michael Chehardy

sunday, april 5, 7:00pM

Fr. Victor Celio

Michael Laciura, Anthony Laciura, Margie Liuzza, Ava Shaw, Ruby Shaw, Joseph Shaw, Robert Miles, Farah Catalanotto Percival, Rachel Madere, Conner Corkern, John Chris Goff, Nick Castella, Todd Hussery, Pam Elder, Hazel Scioneaux, Father Jack Nutter, Douglas Hill, Shirleen Trosclair, Morgan Carel, Myra Gentrup, Cameron Zagone, Sherri Mayeux, Rosemary Jones, Dupre Family, Charline Lassalle, Kathy Dufour, Elaine Forsythe, Stanley Williams, Connie DiMiceli, Savina Campo, Anne Morris, Marilyn Robbins, David Husser, Eunice Van Zandt, Bert Labasse, Tommy Bennett, Carter Yawn, Chuck Brister, Robin White, Lawrence & Marilyn Russell, Anna Lee Pierson, Sara Banos, Leonard “Tank” Genco, Nedra Genco, Mardaurite Sirchia, Ryder Granger, Maddix Granger, Kenneth Hill, Angie Paretti, Katelyn Delbasty, Lorie Delbasty, Ronnie Delbasty, Diann Delbasty, Abram Cantu, Wanda Miles, Lucinda Voight, Mya Arrazate, Toney Cantu, Linda Relan, Donnie Houeye, Barbara Bourgeois, Sheliah Stewart, Joe Woods, Melissa Vaccaro Gonzales, Michelle Murphy, Marina Cochrane, Joann Ellzey, Alice Steven, Leo Triche, Leo Dixon, Harold Brown, Rosemary Graham, Dawson Thomas, James Chandler, Rose C. Pitkethly, Ray Marcia Williams, Alice Currier

Larry Toups, Peter Vangjel, James Hoover, Dennis Toups, William Graham, Vince Owen, Brandon Thompson, 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, Ryan Riggins, Cody Edwards, Christopher Zimmer, Sebastian Pisciotta, Cheyenne Rose Fortner, Samantha Schwartz, Cody Gilliland, Maxwell Conger, Jeremy Price, Christopher Pourciau, Kyle Joseph Rosalies, Jordon Quinn, Dustin Stewart, Braden Duvic

Please call the Office if you would like to add or remove someone on the Service List.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

IN DEFENSE OF MOTHER CHURCHPRAYER LISTMASS INTENTIONS IN THE KNOW...

FULL OF GRACE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Postponed until further notice.

THE CAMPUS IS STILL OPEN **THE SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION CONTINUES TO BE DISPENSED

FOR ALL CATHOLICS AS LONG AS THIS THREAT PERSISTS.

PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATES & CHANGES.Sunday Mass for St. Helena will be closed for the public.  The Mass will be prayed, for you, privately by Fr. Mark. This Mass will be televised at 9am on our Facebook page Saint Helena Catholic Church and on our website sthelenachurch.net. Daily Mass and Mass intentions will be prayed, for you, privately by Fr. Mark.

Reconciliation-will be by appointments only.

Baptism-limited to private and small family celebrations(10 people or less).

Weddings/Convalidations-will be celebrated with Bride, Groom, Celebrant, 2 Witnesses and immediate family (parents, children, etc-10 people or less).  The Mass will not be celebrated, only the Marriage Rite is acceptable.

Funerals-will be celebrated at the Funeral Home or Graveside with immediate family, Clergy, and Funeral staff.  Funeral Masses in Church, as well as wakes in Church Hall are prohibited until further notice.

Delivery of Communion-to Homebound, Nursing Home, or other Healthcare Facilities will be discontinued indefinitely.  This does not apply to those in danger of death or when a person is in need of Viaticum.

Anointing of the Sick can be arranged by calling the Church Office.

Group Meetings are canceled until further notice.

RCIA/Confirmation-has been postponed until further notice.PSR Meetings are canceled until further notice.

DON’T HOPE… DECIDE!

While waiting to pick up a friend at the airport in Portland, Oregon, I had one of those life-changing experiences that you hear other people talk about -the kind that sneaks up on you unexpectedly. This one occurred a mere two feet away from me. Straining to locate my friend among the passengers deplaning through the jetway, I noticed a man coming toward me carrying two light bags.

He stopped right next to me to greet his family. First he motioned to his youngest son (maybe six years old) as he laid down his bags. They gave each other a long, loving hug. As they separated enough to look in each other’s face, I heard the father say, “It’s so good to see you, son. I missed you so much!” His son smiled somewhat shyly, averted his eyes and replied softly, “Me, too, Dad!”

Then the man stood up, gazed in the eyes of his oldest son (maybe nine or ten) and while cupping his son’s face in his hands said, “You’re already quite the young man. I love you very much, Zach!” They too hugged a most loving, tender hug.

While this was happening, a baby girl (perhaps one or one-and-a-half ) was squirming excitedly in her mother’s arms, never once taking her little eyes off the wonderful sight of her returning father.

The man said, “Hi, baby girl!” as he gently took the child from her mother. He quickly kissed her face all over and then held her close to his chest while rocking her from side to side. The little girl instantly relaxed and simply laid her head on his shoulder, motionless in pure contentment.

After several moments, he handed his daughter to his oldest son and declared, “I’ve saved the best for last!” and proceeded to give his wife the longest, most passionate kiss I ever remember seeing.

He gazed into her eyes for several seconds and then silently mouthed. “I love you so much!” They stared at each other’s eyes, beaming big smiles at one another, while holding both hands. For an instant they reminded me of newlyweds, but I knew by the age of their kids that they couldn’t possibly be.

I puzzled about it for a moment then realized how totally engrossed I was in the wonderful display of unconditional love not more than an arm’s length away from me.

I suddenly felt uncomfortable, as if I was invading something sacred, but was amazed to hear my own voice nervously ask, “Wow! How long have you two been married?” “Been together fourteen years total, married twelve of those.” he replied, without breaking his gaze from his lovely wife’s face. “Well then, how long have you been away?” I asked the man finally turned and looked at me, still beaming his joyous smile. “Two whole days!”

Two days? I was stunned. By the intensity of the greeting, I had assumed he’d been gone for at least several weeks – if not months. I know my expression betrayed me, I said almost offhandedly, hoping to end my intrusion with some semblance of grace (and to get back to searching for my friend), “I hope my marriage is still that passionate after twelve years!”

The man suddenly stopped smiling. He looked me straight in the eye, and with forcefulness that burned right into my soul, he told me something that left me a different person. He told me, “Don’t hope, friend… decide!” Then he flashed me his wonderful smile again, shook my hand and said, “God bless!” With that, he and his family turned and strode away together.

I was still watching that exceptional man and his special family walk just out of sight when my friend came up to me and asked, “What’cha looking at?” Without hesitating, and with a curious sense of certainty, I replied, “My future!”– Author Unknown

PRAYER FOR HOPE Heavenly Father, I am Your humble servant,

I come before You today in need of hope.There are times when I feel helpless,

There are times when I feel weak.I pray for hope.

I need hope for a better future.I need hope for a better life.

I need hope for love and kindness.Some say that the sky is at its darkest just before the light.

I pray that this is true, for all seems dark.I need Your light, Lord, in every way.

I pray to be filled with Your light fromHead to toe. To bask in Your glory.

To know that all is right in the world,As You have planned, and as You want it to be.

Help me to walk in Your light, and live my life in faith and glory.In Your name I pray, Amen

Yvonne HulseyRealtor

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Out of love Jesus gave Lazarus life. You too can offer God’s love through ministry as a priest, sister or brother. If you think God is calling you, call Fr. Andrew Merrick at (225) 336-8778, amerrick@diobr.org.

MASS SCHEDULE:Saturday Vigil ...... 4pm Sunday ................. 8am & 10amSunday Spanish .... 7pmMonday - Friday ... 7:30am

CONFESSION:Wednesday........... 4-6pm Nursing Homes every third Wednesday.

1st SATURDAY:1st Saturday Mass... 8amConfession............. 7-8amAnointing of the Sick immediately after Mass.

OFFICE HOURS:Mon. - Thurs.... 8:30am-4:30pm Friday............... 8:30am-12noon

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OUR MISSION:We, at St. Helena Catholic Church, are concerned with educating, directing, and sustaining all who visit. In particular those who draw 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.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT

Now a man was ill, Lazarus from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha... John 11:1-45

St . Hel e na Catho l i c Church

MARCH 29, 2020

122 S. F irst S t reet , Amite, La 70422(985) 748-9057 • Fax (985) 748-9094

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