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Who we are
St. Helena has been a part of the south Minneapolis community for over 100 years! We are a loyal Catholic community and we are dedicated to living and sharing our faith with the world. We proudly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and we strive to live out our Baptism in our own lives. We offer a prayerful liturgy along with a solid Catholic teaching.
Location of worship
3201 43rd St E
Minneapolis,
MN
55406-3858
United States
Phone: (612) 729-7344
Fax: (612) 724-8695
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Church Pastor
Father Richard Villano
Pastor
3201 43rd St E
Minneapolis,
MN
55406-3858
United States
Phone: (612) 729-7344
Fax: (612) 724-8695
Click here to contact Father Richard Villano
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Affiliations
Church Website
St Helena Catholic Church on Social Media
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Father Richard Villano
Leader Position:
Pastor
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Leader Address:
Phone:
Fax:
(612) 724-8695
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Administration
Admin Name:
Elaine Bruce
Admin Position:
Parish Secretary
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Phone:
Fax:
(612) 724-8695
Admin Email:
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St Helena Catholic Church Mass Times
Sunday Mass
Saturday 4:00 P.M.
Sunday 8:30 and 10:00 A.M.
Daily Mass
Monday through Saturday 8:00 A.M.
Holy Day Mass
Evening Before 5:30 P.M.
Holy Day 8:00 and 10:00 A.M.
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 3:00–3:30 P.M.
Sacrament of Baptism
A Baptism Preparation Program is required for all registered first-time parents. Please call the Director of Pastoral Care.
Sacrament of Marriage
The bride or groom must be an
active registered parishioner for at least six months prior to scheduling a wedding at St. Helena.
Nursery
Services available during the
10:00 A.M. Sunday Mass.
Parish Registration
To register in the parish, please fill out a registration form and return to the Parish Office. Registration forms are available at the entrances of the Church. Return completed form to the Parish Office.
It's been more than 4 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Saturday 4:00 P.M.
Sunday 8:30 and 10:00 A.M.
Daily Mass
Monday through Saturday 8:00 A.M.
Holy Day Mass
Evening Before 5:30 P.M.
Holy Day 8:00 and 10:00 A.M.
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday 3:00–3:30 P.M.
Sacrament of Baptism
A Baptism Preparation Program is required for all registered first-time parents. Please call the Director of Pastoral Care.
Sacrament of Marriage
The bride or groom must be an
active registered parishioner for at least six months prior to scheduling a wedding at St. Helena.
Nursery
Services available during the
10:00 A.M. Sunday Mass.
Parish Registration
To register in the parish, please fill out a registration form and return to the Parish Office. Registration forms are available at the entrances of the Church. Return completed form to the Parish Office.
It's been more than 4 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Worship Languages
Dress Code
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Under 18s:
Local outreach & community activities
Other activities & ministries
Choir
Our beautiful acoustic space is filled each Sunday at 10AM Mass with our talented parish choir and gorgeous pipe organ. The choir rehearses on Sunday just before and after 10AM Mass, so there is no extra weeknight commitment. Interested singers should contact David Bartlett at 651-239-6914.
Council of Catholic Women
The CCW is an association of women in the parish who assist with raising money for special purposes, such as special gifts to the school, Mass intentions and stipends, and other needs of the parish. The CCW also coordinates funeral luncheons in the social hall. For more information, please contact Mary DeLuney at 612-724-2856.
Donuts and Coffee
Each Sunday after 10AM Mass we offer coffee and donuts in our social hall as a way to provide hospitality for members and visitors. This is a popular weekly tradition for adults and children alike. Each week one family takes charge of the set up and clean up for the morning. Children enjoy this immensely. For more information please contact John Sondag at 612-729-7321.
Eucharistic Minister
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the presiding priest at Mass in distributing communion to the faithful. These ministers receive a brief training session, and operate on a rotating schedule.
Funeral Support
St. Helena has a group of volunteers who pray the rosary before each funeral. This is a very special gift to the family of the deceased. If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Gary Schott at 612-729-1144.
Lector
Lectors assist at Mass by reading some of the scriptural texts for Sunday Mass along with the weekly prayer intentions. Lectors receive a brief training session, and operate on a rotating schedule.
Madonna Bridge Players
Madonna Bridge Players meet in Rowan Hall the third Thursday of the month at 12:00 P.M. For more information, call the Parish Office at 612-729-7344.
Men's & Women's Breakfasts
Several times per year, St. Helena hosts a breakfast gathering for men and women on Saturday mornings. The morning begins with Mass at 8AM, followed by a hearty breakfast and a guest speaker. This is a popular and growing event.
Music Outreach
St. Helena Musical Troupe is a small group of adults and children to make visits to various nursing homes to bring the joy of music to residents. The performers take turns singing or playing instruments, and then lead the residents in a few songs. If you are interested in getting involved in this important ministry, please contact John Sondag at 612-729-7321.
Nursery Help
Our church has a fully equipped nursery room which is staffed by a volunteer during the 10AM Sunday Mass. Parents can drop their young ones off upon arrival and pick them up after Mass, and then enjoy some coffee and donuts. If you would like to volunteer for this valuable service, please contact John Sondag at 612-729-7321.
Parish Festival
The Autumn Daze Festival is a 75 year old tradition in south Minneapolis. This is our major event of the year which brings together people from all over the south end of the city and beyond. To learn more about the festival, including volunteer opportunities, please visit the festival page.
Quilting
St. Helena has a quilting group who makes beautiful hand-made quilts for the Autumn Daze festival. This group meets most of the year, usually on Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings to work on the quilts. If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please contact Lucy Koller at 612-729-9445.
Rosary Makers
The Rosary Makers at St. Helena provide rosaries to different charitable causes. This group meets on the forth Tuesday of each month, from September until May, at 1PM in Rowan Hall. Supplies and lessons are provided. If you are interested in joining, please contact Liz Thompson at 612-722-1022.
Sacristy Aide
Sacristy Aids clean the Church Sanctuary and launder the Church linens. There are six groups of sacristy aids who rotate duties. Each group is assigned about eight times throughout the year to clean the Church sanctuary once a week. There is also one volunteer who cleans the Church linens once a week for a month. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Virginia Tschida at 612-729-7344.
Senior Luncheon
Seniors meet the third Wednesday of the month, for a Senior Luncheon in Rowan Hall at 12:00 P.M. Cost is $5.00. Join us for fellowship, bingo and an occasional speaker. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the Parish Office at
612-729-7344.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a poverty relief organization which assists those who are in immediate need of material help. This group meets to discuss projects as well as special urgent matters. To learn more about the Society, please contact
John Sondag at 612-729-7321.
Usher
Ushers assist with the collection at Mass and also with a few logistics before and after Mass. If someone has special needs with seating, the ushers can help out with this as well. Interested persons should contact John Sondag at 612-729-7321.
Our beautiful acoustic space is filled each Sunday at 10AM Mass with our talented parish choir and gorgeous pipe organ. The choir rehearses on Sunday just before and after 10AM Mass, so there is no extra weeknight commitment. Interested singers should contact David Bartlett at 651-239-6914.
Council of Catholic Women
The CCW is an association of women in the parish who assist with raising money for special purposes, such as special gifts to the school, Mass intentions and stipends, and other needs of the parish. The CCW also coordinates funeral luncheons in the social hall. For more information, please contact Mary DeLuney at 612-724-2856.
Donuts and Coffee
Each Sunday after 10AM Mass we offer coffee and donuts in our social hall as a way to provide hospitality for members and visitors. This is a popular weekly tradition for adults and children alike. Each week one family takes charge of the set up and clean up for the morning. Children enjoy this immensely. For more information please contact John Sondag at 612-729-7321.
Eucharistic Minister
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the presiding priest at Mass in distributing communion to the faithful. These ministers receive a brief training session, and operate on a rotating schedule.
Funeral Support
St. Helena has a group of volunteers who pray the rosary before each funeral. This is a very special gift to the family of the deceased. If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Gary Schott at 612-729-1144.
Lector
Lectors assist at Mass by reading some of the scriptural texts for Sunday Mass along with the weekly prayer intentions. Lectors receive a brief training session, and operate on a rotating schedule.
Madonna Bridge Players
Madonna Bridge Players meet in Rowan Hall the third Thursday of the month at 12:00 P.M. For more information, call the Parish Office at 612-729-7344.
Men's & Women's Breakfasts
Several times per year, St. Helena hosts a breakfast gathering for men and women on Saturday mornings. The morning begins with Mass at 8AM, followed by a hearty breakfast and a guest speaker. This is a popular and growing event.
Music Outreach
St. Helena Musical Troupe is a small group of adults and children to make visits to various nursing homes to bring the joy of music to residents. The performers take turns singing or playing instruments, and then lead the residents in a few songs. If you are interested in getting involved in this important ministry, please contact John Sondag at 612-729-7321.
Nursery Help
Our church has a fully equipped nursery room which is staffed by a volunteer during the 10AM Sunday Mass. Parents can drop their young ones off upon arrival and pick them up after Mass, and then enjoy some coffee and donuts. If you would like to volunteer for this valuable service, please contact John Sondag at 612-729-7321.
Parish Festival
The Autumn Daze Festival is a 75 year old tradition in south Minneapolis. This is our major event of the year which brings together people from all over the south end of the city and beyond. To learn more about the festival, including volunteer opportunities, please visit the festival page.
Quilting
St. Helena has a quilting group who makes beautiful hand-made quilts for the Autumn Daze festival. This group meets most of the year, usually on Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings to work on the quilts. If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please contact Lucy Koller at 612-729-9445.
Rosary Makers
The Rosary Makers at St. Helena provide rosaries to different charitable causes. This group meets on the forth Tuesday of each month, from September until May, at 1PM in Rowan Hall. Supplies and lessons are provided. If you are interested in joining, please contact Liz Thompson at 612-722-1022.
Sacristy Aide
Sacristy Aids clean the Church Sanctuary and launder the Church linens. There are six groups of sacristy aids who rotate duties. Each group is assigned about eight times throughout the year to clean the Church sanctuary once a week. There is also one volunteer who cleans the Church linens once a week for a month. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Virginia Tschida at 612-729-7344.
Senior Luncheon
Seniors meet the third Wednesday of the month, for a Senior Luncheon in Rowan Hall at 12:00 P.M. Cost is $5.00. Join us for fellowship, bingo and an occasional speaker. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the Parish Office at
612-729-7344.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a poverty relief organization which assists those who are in immediate need of material help. This group meets to discuss projects as well as special urgent matters. To learn more about the Society, please contact
John Sondag at 612-729-7321.
Usher
Ushers assist with the collection at Mass and also with a few logistics before and after Mass. If someone has special needs with seating, the ushers can help out with this as well. Interested persons should contact John Sondag at 612-729-7321.
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St Helena Catholic Church History
St Helena Catholic Church FAQs
Question: Where is St Helena Catholic Church located?
Answer: St Helena Catholic Church is located at 3201 43rd St E, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Question: Who is St Helena Catholic Church's pastor?
Answer: St Helena Catholic Church's pastor is Father Richard Villano.
Question: What time is mass at St Helena Catholic Church?
Answer: Sunday Mass Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sunday 8:30 and 10:00 A.M. Daily Mass Monday through Saturday 8:00 A.M. Holy Day Mass Evening Before 5:30 P.M. Holy Day 8:00 and 10:00 A.M. Sacrament of Penance Saturday 3:00–3:30 P.M. Sacrament of Baptism A Baptism Preparation Program is required for all registered first-time parents. Please call the Director of Pastoral Care. Sacrament of Marriage The bride or groom must be an active registered parishioner for at least six months prior to scheduling a wedding at St. Helena. Nursery Services available during the 10:00 A.M. Sunday Mass. Parish Registration To register in the parish, please fill out a registration form and return to the Parish Office. Registration forms are available at the entrances of the Church. Return completed form to the Parish Office.
Question: What is St Helena Catholic Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaCatholicSchool/
Question: What is St Helena Catholic Church's website?
Answer: http://www.sainthelena.us
Question: What denominaiton is St Helena Catholic Church?
Answer: St Helena Catholic Church belongs to Roman Catholic denomination.
Answer: St Helena Catholic Church is located at 3201 43rd St E, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Question: Who is St Helena Catholic Church's pastor?
Answer: St Helena Catholic Church's pastor is Father Richard Villano.
Question: What time is mass at St Helena Catholic Church?
Answer: Sunday Mass Saturday 4:00 P.M. Sunday 8:30 and 10:00 A.M. Daily Mass Monday through Saturday 8:00 A.M. Holy Day Mass Evening Before 5:30 P.M. Holy Day 8:00 and 10:00 A.M. Sacrament of Penance Saturday 3:00–3:30 P.M. Sacrament of Baptism A Baptism Preparation Program is required for all registered first-time parents. Please call the Director of Pastoral Care. Sacrament of Marriage The bride or groom must be an active registered parishioner for at least six months prior to scheduling a wedding at St. Helena. Nursery Services available during the 10:00 A.M. Sunday Mass. Parish Registration To register in the parish, please fill out a registration form and return to the Parish Office. Registration forms are available at the entrances of the Church. Return completed form to the Parish Office.
Question: What is St Helena Catholic Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaCatholicSchool/
Question: What is St Helena Catholic Church's website?
Answer: http://www.sainthelena.us
Question: What denominaiton is St Helena Catholic Church?
Answer: St Helena Catholic Church belongs to Roman Catholic denomination.
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Give to us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for -- because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.
Give to us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for -- because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.
St Helena Catholic Church listing was last updated on the 21st of September, 2019