St. Helen of the Cross
Roman Catholic Church

About Us

St. Helen of the Cross


 St. Helen is considered by the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches as a saint, famed for her piety. Her feast day in the Roman Catholic Church falls on August 18. The Church of Rome officially designated September 14 for the celebration of the Feast Exaltation of the True Cross.  

​To read her fascinating story, click Exaltation of the True Cross

"She worshipped not the wood, but the King, Him who hung on the wood”

 - St. Ambrose said of St. Helen

 Mass Times

Saturday Vigil: 
Rosary - 3:45 PM
Mass    - 4:15 PM

Sunday: 
Rosary - 8:30 AM
Mass   - 9:00 AM

Rosary - 10:30 AM (Spanish)
Mass    - 11:00 AM (Spanish)           

​Daily Masses:
Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 PM (Bilingual)
Wednesday & Friday 9:00 AM 

Confession:
Saturday: 3:00 PM in the church

Eucharist Adoration:
Every Thursday from 7:00 PM until Friday 8:30 AM


PARISH CALENDAR

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Upcoming Events and Announcements:

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Dear Member and Donors,

St. Helen's would like to thank all our Donors for your support! We are bringing you some exciting news.

The We Share Site for St. Helens will be closed on April 30 of this year.  Please be sure to cancel any recurring gifts in your account. At the same time, we are happy to announce that we are moving to OSV Online Giving and this site is ready/active for you to set up a new account please use the UR code attached to this email. If you need any assistance please contact the office and will assist in any way possible. Our new Online giving is fast and easy to set up and we look forward your financial collaboration in support of our parish.


St. Helen of the Cross



Estimados miembros y donantes:

La parroquia de Santa Elena desea agradecer a todos nuestros donantes por su apoyo. ¡Tenemos noticias emocionantes para compartir!

El sitio WeShare de Santa Elena se cerrará el 30 de abril de este año. Por favor, asegúrese de cancelar cualquier donación recurrente en su cuenta. Al mismo tiempo, nos complace anunciar que estamos cambiando a OSV Online Giving, y este sitio ya está listo y activo para que usted cree una nueva cuenta. Por favor, utilice el código QR adjunto a este correo electrónico. Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese con la oficina y con gusto le asistiremos en todo lo posible.

Nuestro nuevo sistema de donaciones en línea es rápido y fácil de configurar, y esperamos contar con su colaboración financiera en apoyo a nuestra parroquia.


Santa Elena de la Cruz


Help Support the St. Helen Food Pantry

With the current situation in our government and the challenges many families are facing, we turn to our parish community for help. As a family of faith, we invite all our parishioners to support the St. Helen Food Pantry by donating food or essential items.


Your generosity helps us continue to serve those most in need during these difficult times. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of others.


Donations may be dropped off at the Parish Office or at the Church.

Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and continued support of this beautiful ministry of service and love.


An updated list of parish volunteers who need to complete Compliance Training has been posted in the back of church. Please check the list to find out if you need complete training. This training needs to be completed for your compliance to remain in effect. Those who allow the compliance to expire will need to begin the process over to include new fingerprints.

Any questions please contact

 

Lynn in the office on Monday or Wednesdays at

520-466-7258 EST. 24


Annual Catholic Appeal 2026

The Annual Catholic Appeal funds the majority of the work for the Diocese of Tucson. Covering 51% of the projected Diocesan budget, the ACA provides the financial ability for over 26 ministries and charities to serve individuals and families within the communities of Southern Arizona.


As an appeal, the ACA is an opportunity for the faithful to be good stewards of the Church, live their faith, and give back to their communities. The ACA also allows for parishes to focus on their individual communities, providing critical funding to Diocesan ministries and operations that run more successfully at the diocesan level than at the parish level.


This year's 2026 Diocesan goal of $4M helps fund:

Seminarian and Clergy Education and Support
Outreach to Poor Parishes, Missions, Community
Schools, Education & Evangelization
Diocesan Ministries/New Parish Development
Parish Support Service


The ACA helps our educational, charitable, and spiritual ministries bring the heart and hands of Jesus to children, young adults, families and neighbors throughout our Diocese.

Make your gift today and help us reach our Parish goal. Envelopes are in the pews as well as at the back of the church that you may use to make a one-time cash/check/credit card donation.

Prayerfully consider making a joyful sacrificial contribution to this year’s Appeal. Blessed are you who support the good work of the Annual Catholic Appeal, bringing hope and healing to people in need. 


DIOCESAN VIDEO LINK

For mobile/online donations, please select  St. Helen- Eloy  so our parish is properly credited.


St. Helen's 2026 parish goal is $23, 340

Fulfilled to Date- $

Remaining to goal- $


WAYS TO GIVE


Volunteer Opportunities!

OFFICE VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for a Part– time volunteer in the office, someone who can help us answer the phone and provide general information and assistance to our parishioners. Volunteer needs to be in compliance. If interested please contact our office 520.466.7258. 

ST. HELEN OF THE CROSS FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY

Whether you are retired and looking for a meaningful way to spend your time, a college student looking for a service experience, or a just looking for a way to give back in your spare time, volunteering at our St. Vincent of Paul ministry is a great option.


This ministry is dedicated to help the needy and poor of our community. Please consider being part of this beautiful ministry.


All volunteers must be cleared first through our Safe Environment program.



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