TAKING CARE OF YOUR COMMUNITY

We understand that this is a trying time for our families and communities on many levels, including financially. For some, this time is putting your livelihood on the line. We recognize that that impact will negatively impact your giving, and we support you in that prayerful discernment. For others, your finances might be stable through this time. If your family is able please consider increasing your contribution to our parish and other charities that go to support those in need in our community.
In light of the suspension of Masses in Ohio through Easter Sunday (April 12) we ask that you continue supporting us both prayerfully and financially. Our budget includes ongoing expenses such as salaries for our staff that per the Archdiocese must still be met. You can give your support by:

• Mailing in your envelopes
• Signing up for Faith Direct’s online giving http://membership.faithdirect.net/OH790
• Accounting for the missed time in a later donation

Thank you for your continued support of St. Helen Parish. We truly would be incapable of achieving a fraction of what we do without your participation and the generous gifts of your time and money. Our programs, ministries, and salaries are provided by your generous support. Please know that we will continue to hold each of you and your families in our prayers in the days and weeks to come. We also continue to support our school children through our Feed the Spirit  program supplemented by our SVdP Pantry collection and our local SVdP Chapter will continue to assist those in our community with food and household goods, in addition we will be preparing for our future after things begin to return to normal.

Financial Support of St. Helen During COVID-19

Many of us are also anxious to see others helped as well. Here are some resources to that effect:
How can We Help?

• Send cards to those you aren't able to visit
• Skype or FaceTime with distant family
• Check-in on Elderly neighbors, offer to pick up groceries for them
• Call and care remotely for those who are alone and cut-off
• Donate blood (Nan Whaley on donating blood)
• Donate to Charities that are supporting highly impacted individuals and families (low-income, hourly workers)
  • Or giving gift cards to families you know are in need
• Pray with your family
• Intercede for the world, health workers, firefighters, EMT and law enforcement.
  • Pray the Our Father for them while washing your hands!
• Stay safe for other's sake and yours!
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