Welcome to  St. Helen Parish!

 

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Lenten Schedule

 

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You are invited to . . . "Awakening Faith"  

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St. Helen Church is located in Riverside, Ohio, and serves the communities of Dayton, Riverside, Beavercreek, Fairborn, and Wright Patterson Air Force Base.  We are a family of approximately 1500 households, and we operate a school with an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

            The MISSION of St. Helen Parish, a Roman Catholic community, is to bring Christ to people and people to Christ through Word, worship, and service, embracing people of every race, language, and way of life.

            Our VISION is to know the fire of Christ’s presence so deeply that we challenge all to become increasingly grateful and responsive disciples.

 
PARISH COLLABORATION
Our parish is unique - with special gifts. This is something we cherish. However, we are part of a much greater community in the Archdiocese and the Universal Church. As the Archdiocese plans for the future, we also focus on the context of the larger community.

THE "ONE BREAD, ONE BODY" PARTNERSHIP
The tri-parish communities of St. Helen, Ascension and Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception are now  "The One Bread, One Body Partnership"! Together, we share friendship and our faith through rotating national holiday Masses and Advent/Lenten reconciliation services, pulpit swaps, training of liturgical ministers, and other ministerial and social events.  Father Satish Joseph has written "The One Bread, One Body Partnership Prayer," and, along with the art teacher at Immaculate Conception, has designed a partnership logo. 
ELECTRONIC CONTRIBUTIONS

St. Helen's is able to process automatic deductions from savings and checking accounts if you would like to make your contributions electronically. Tuition can also be paid electronically. To learn more, click here to view our frequently asked questions and find a copy of the enrollment form

FROM THE PASTOR

Dear Parishioners,

I am very grateful to be a part of St. Helen Parish! It is easy to see that from the day of its founding, our community has been on fire with a passion for this parish and its ministries.

During this past year, Parish Council has taken input from parishioners to build a plan for our future. The process has culminated in a renewed commitment to our liturgies, the education of our children, and our life as a stewardship parish grateful for God's blessings. The plan is now in place and is ready for those wishing to pursue ministries that call to their hearts.

Please take the time to review our mission, vision, and goals, as well as the priorities that have been set for the coming year. Then, in true St. Helen fashion, join us as we seek to make a difference in our community and our world.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. David Brinkmoeller
Pastor


MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Weekdays (Mon-Thurs) 8:15 AM
Fridays - Regional Mass at Immaculate Conception 8:15 AM
Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM
Holy Day 6:30 AM & 8:15 AM
Holy Day on Saturday 8:15 a.m.
Saturday Rosary 8:15 AM
Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary Mondays 9:00 AM
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