We are the people of God who make up the Church of
Saint Helen
in Westfield, New Jersey. Our parish community is comprised of
persons
from varied ethnic backgrounds and from different walks of life.
Our community ranges in age from the very young to the elderly; it
includes
many family units and many people who live alone. Our clergy and
staff willingly share spiritual and pastoral responsibilities with the
laity, fostering a strong community spirit.
Many have been drawn to Saint
Helen's because
our liturgies are uplifting, fulfilling and alive. We invite you
to join us and hope that you will come to see yourself not only as a
Sunday
worshiper, but as an important and necessary participant in the
day-to-day
mission of our parish.
Each year, some of our most active
parishioners
move to other areas because of business or retirement, some become
increasingly
busy with jobs and children, some are struck by illness and loss, and
some
who have been "givers" become "receivers". New people are always
needed: you are invited to share what you have and receive what
you
need.
We come together in this time and
place
to worship and strive to know, love, and serve God and each other in
the
best way we can. We are happy that you are here..