Devotion to the Holy Name was fixed specifically to the Name of Jesus. Pope Gregory X (1274-1276) and the Council of Lyons in 1274 initiated a call of the Universal Church to this special devotion. Through the works of the Blessed John of Vercelli, the fifth Master General of the Order of St. Dominic, the Dominicans began preaching on the virtues of the Holy Name and built special altars where the lay faithful could venerate the Holy Name of Jesus.
St. Bernadine of Siena (1380-1444) made the object of devotion the monogram of the Holy Name. St. Bernadine painted a special wooden tablet with the Monogram of the Name of Jesus surrounded by the rays of the sun. He and his contemporary, St. John Capistran, popularized this devotion and made it so widespread that the monogram of the name of Jesus, even today, stands at the side of the cross as a symbol of Christianity. The Holy name Society is spiritually rooted in the zealous devotions that began in the Dominican Order and flourished through the work of St. Bernadine and his Franciscan Brothers.
St. Helena's Holy Name Society meets on the second Monday of each month (except July & August)
What do we do? We.....
...Coordinate St. Helena's Blood Drive
...Along with other St. Helena Societies, assist with the summer program for parish breakfast after various masses
...Usher at masses
....Provide joint activities with the Altar Rosary Society
...Provide Memorial activities for deceased members
Holy Name Society Board
2008-2009
| Co Presidents | Richard E. Houghton |
| Philip J. Capellupo | |
| Vice President | Fred Milek |
| Treasurer | Richard E. Houghton |
| Sergeant at Arms | John Korsu |
| Trustees | Joseph Cozenza |
| Barry Crelin | |
| Michael Maldoney | |
| Henry Milton | |
| John Pencak | |
| Paul Sheptuck |
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St. Helena Blood Drive |
On Saturday, November 14, 2009,
we will hold our Semi-Annual Blood Drive.
It will be held from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
The best place to park is at the end of the front parking lot (the far end from the church).
We are requesting your blood donation now since we know there is a required waiting period between dates when you can donate blood.
We are hoping you again will consider giving to our blood drive and to keep the required waiting period open.
We know that the Blood Center is sending out reminders of area drives, but this is our reminder to you to remember
St. Helena's Semi-Annual Blood Drive.
Through special arrangements with the Blood Center, a $15.00 BP gasoline gift card will be given to accepted donors.
We thank you for your time and support.
Richard E. Houghton
Drive Chairman