Parish Articles and Announcements

Important Announcement
June 23, 2022
Dear Parishioners of St. Helen of the Cross
Since July 2019, I have been entrusted the care of this parish community. The most important responsibility of the pastor is to move people closer to the Word of God and to the Sacraments; primarily in the Eucharist, where the Word becomes Flesh and dwells among us (cf. Jn 1:14).
In order to better fulfill the Office of Pastor, the Church calls some members of the Christian Faithful to collaborate with me. Besides those who assist in the ministries of the Church, there are representation in the Pastoral Council.
Though moving people closer to our Lord is my primary concern, the pastor is also entrusted to represent the parish in all juridic affairs…he is to see that the goods of the parish are administered in accord with both civic and ecclesial laws, (cf. c. 532).
To complement our parish perspective, I have decided to appoint Mary Lou Martinez, Richard Cariño, Samantha Alvarez, Jesse Gonzalez, Nadra Ferguson, Jose Muñiz, and Luis Alvarado to the Pastoral Council. Although the council acts only in an advisory capacity, I believe that their input will provide me with valuable insight into the community.
These new positions seeks to assist us in our efforts to implement the results of the synod on the new evangelization in a congruent manner that will enable us to address the current parish growth and future planning in developments.
I ask for your prayers and support for all newly appointed pastoral Council members, that as they take on this new responsibility, we will work together in “Restoring all things in Christ” (Eph. 1:10).
I remain yours in Christ Jesus,
Rev. Marco Carrasco
Priest of Jesus Christ
Pastor




