Inclusive Worship Mass – All Are Welcome
St. Helen Parish in Westfield warmly invites individuals of all abilities and their families to attend our Inclusive Worship Mass on Sunday, February 21st. This Mass is designed to be a welcoming, supportive, and prayerful experience for those with sensory sensitivities, neurodivergent, or anyone seeking a more inclusive worship environment.
St. Helen Church
1600 Rahway Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
All are welcome! For more information, please contact Maria Auricchio Saint Helen Parish mauricchio@sainthelen.org.
FAMILY LIFE RESOURCE FOR LENT AND HOLY WEEK
The new edition of the Office for Family Life newsletter, Happy, Healthy, and Holy Families, is designed to help parishes accompany families this Lent and Holy Week. Parish leaders are encouraged to share it with families in English and Spanish across all communication channels. For questions, contact Joanne DePasquale-Parent at joanne.depasquale-parent@rcan.org.
The Archdiocese of Newark is launching a new pastoral initiative, We Are His Witnesses, to inspire all Catholics to embrace their baptismal call as missionary disciples who share Christ’s love, truth, and hope with the world. To deepen your understanding and join this journey of faith, please continue reading. For more information click on the image or Visit https://rcan.org/we-are-his-witnesses/ .
Information and Registration for all Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer offerings can be found
on our website: www.msmhope.org. Call us at 908-753-2091 or email us
at msmhope@msmhope.org.
Registration for all offerings is required 10 days in advance to avoid the program being
cancelled. You can register and pay for any program at www.msmhope.org.
Upcoming programs offered by Mount St. Mary House of Prayer in Watchung
Information and Registration for all Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer offerings can be found
on our website: www.msmhope.org. Call us at 908-753-2091 or email us
Friday, February 13 from 10-11:30am
SPIRITUAL AWAKENINGS VIDEO CLUB There are many great spiritual masters of our time. Richard Rohr, OFM and others have works that have touched millions of God-seekers. Join this monthly video club and share your insights and prayerful responses to the works of Fr. Rohr, OFM and others. Hybrid. $20-$30 as you are able.
Saturday, February 14 from 10am-2pm
A DIFFERENT KIND OF FAST FOR LENT presented by Donna McCabe. Fasting is not just about giving up food or entertainment. Fasting is letting go of control, attachments, and distractions in order to make space to draw close to and be attentive to God in your life. This Lent, let us fast from old habits like multitasking, holding it all together, scarcity, and busyness. Join us to explore contemplative practices, breath prayer, and meditation to hear God’s whisper. We will embrace spiritual gifts of simplicity, tenderness, and trust in abundance to create space for God to make His home in your heart. Lunch is included. Hybrid. $50-$60 as you are able.
Tuesday, February 17 from 9:30 am-3:00pm
SACRED TIME SACRED SPACE A personal, quiet day to enjoy God’s presence. The day begins with communal prayer. Bring a bag lunch. In Person. $20-$30 as you are able.
Wednesday, February 18 from 2-3pm
HOUSE OF PRAYER STITCHERS OF HOPE Join us as we stitch for hope and create blankets, hats, and more for our partners helping cancer patients, veterans, and young mothers with babies: Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Lyons VA, and The Center for Great Expectations. This is a great way to use your creativity to help others in need and where our stitches are filled with hope and prayer. Freewill offering. Hybrid.
Tuesday, February 24 from 7-8:30pm
MAN TO MAN Men have unique roles in life…husbands, fathers, grandfathers, the single life, and religious life. We’re pushed and pulled in a thousand directions by responsibilities, stress, loss, and by joys. Where can we find time to reflect on the loss and gain of our lives? For all men—young, old, and in between. Join our group over coffee or tea for life affirming discussions and prayer to find God in our lives and to make a difference in our own worlds. Hybrid.