Service Ministries
Social and human concerns ministries invite parishioners to share the gospel message of peace,
justice and charity to all within our parish and beyond.
| Blood Bank | Eleanor Mugavin Each March, a blood drive is held in the Parish Center. All parishioners are encouraged to donate this life-saving gift, if possible. Even if you cannot donate, you may still participate by baking items and assisting our donors. |
| Caretakers for the Elderly | Kathy Gordon This group provides support for persons who are responsible for the cares of a family member or friend. This group meets on the first Monday of every month (with the exception of holidays, at which time, it is held on the second Monday) at 8:00 PM. |
| Counselors | Liz Migneco, Mike McMahon -- L.C.S.W & Licenced Marriage/Family
Therapists Individual, couple or family counseling is offered by appointment. Please contact the Parish Center. |
| Food Pantry | Theresa Maresca This ministry staffs the food pantry located at Holy Trinity School every Thursday between 12:00 and 2:00 PM. |
| Disbursement of Funds to the Needy |
Marilyn Ryan St. Helen's community is committed to sharing their blessings with our less fortunate brothers and sisters. Members assist organizations representing the poor to meet their needs through our financial support, so they can provide food, shelter and education to those in the inner-city communities. The committee consists of 8 parishioners. Ten percent of our weekly collections is deposited in this special fund. Requests submitted by organizations are discussed and voted upon by the committee. Needs within our Archdiocese are given first preference.. |
| Genesis Convalescent Center
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Anne Waters Volunteers assist patients to the common room, where Mass is celebrated every other week. and bring them back to their rooms after Mass. On Sunday, after the 9:15 AM Mass, Eucharistic Ministers bring the Eucharist to the individual rooms. These volunteers also provide Bingo and other activities for the residents. |
| Helping Hands and Hearts | Marilyn Ryan This outreach program meets the spiritual, material and financial needs of our local community. Activities include the Prayer Network, Meals to Shut-Ins, Transportation, Home Visits, Parish Nursing, One-On-One Ministry and the Nursing Home. Two special collections are taken up each year, memorials and donations are accepted at any time to provide the financial assistance needed by members of our local community. Our outreach to the poor and homeless are branches of the HHH program. |
| Hospital Visits | Marilyn Ryan Volunteers make friendly visits to our parishioners who are ill and in local hospitals. |
| Hospitality for Homeless Families Network | Anne Wischusen As part of the Interfaith Council of Churches in Union County, St. Helen's houses the homeless three times a year. This includes providing meals, social activities as well as sleeping arrangements for one week. A sign-up poster for more volunteers is placed at the back of the church the week prior to the time that our guests are scheduled to come. |
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