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what is jubilee year?
A Jubilee Year is a sacred time of renewal, grace, and forgiveness within the Catholic Church. Declared by the Pope, it invites people everywhere to embark on a spiritual journey toward a deeper understanding of God’s mercy. Through prayer, reflection, and acts of love, the faithful are encouraged to turn their hearts more fully to God, rediscover hope, and share the joy of the Gospel.Saint Helen: A Pilgrimage Church for 2025St. Helen Address:1600 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090We are honored that Saint Helen has been chosen as a designated pilgrimage site for the Jubilee Year in Union County, in addition to 3 other churches within the Archdiocese of Newark. This special recognition is both a blessing and an invitation to our community and all who visit. Pilgrims are welcome to come here to pray, reflect, and deepen their relationship with God, preparing their hearts to celebrate this extraordinary Holy Year of grace and spiritual renewal.
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Jubilee 2025 EVents
- February 2025
- March 2025
- April 2025
- May 2025
- June 2025
- July 2025
- August 2025
- September 2025
- October 2025
- November 2025
- December 2025
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FebruaryJubilee Mass for Married Couples with Blessing
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time:11:30 AM
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March
Jubilee Eucharistic Congress comes to Saint Helen
Date: Thursdays, March 13, 20, 27, April 3, and 10, 2025
Time:7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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April
Jubilee Lecture Series at Saint Helen: Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time:7:00 PM
Jubilee Concert: “Music of Hope” with Dan Schutte
Date: Holy Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time:7:00 PM
Jubilee Adoration Holy Hour and Conference for Priests
Date: Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time:11:00 AM
Jubilee Stations of the Cross with Children
Date: Good Friday, April 18, 2025
Time:12:00 Noon
Jubilee Divine Mercy Mass and Devotions
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time:2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
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May
Jubilee Marian Procession, Rosary and May Crowning
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time:11:30 AM
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June
Jubilee Charismatic, BLD Praise and Worship Mass
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Time:3:30 PM
Jubilee Holy Hour and Conference with Deacons
Date: June 14, 2025
Time:11:30 AM
Jubilee Corpus Christi Mass and Procession
Date: June 22, 2025
Time:12:00 Noon
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July
Individual Parish Devotions and/or Picnic
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August
Individual Parish Devotions and/or Picnic
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September
Jubilee Presentation on the Shroud of Turin
Date: Sunday, September 7, 14 or 21, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Jubilee Family Mass with Movie Following
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM Mass followed by Movie
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OctOber
Jubilee Youth and Young Adult Praise and Worship Holy Hour
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time:7:10 PM
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November
Jubilee Mass for the Deceased
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time:11:30 AM
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December
Jubilee Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass
Date:Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:7:00 PM
Jubilee Simbang Gabi Final Mass
Date:Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Time:7:00 PM
Jubilee Closing Mass
Date:Sunday, December 28, 2025
Time:Time to be determined
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The Jubilee IndulgenceDuring the Jubilee Year, the Holy Father grants a special grace known as the Jubilee Indulgence. By making a pious pilgrimage to a designated Jubilee site—such as Saint Helen—either individually or in a group, the faithful can obtain a plenary indulgence once a day, under the usual conditions:
- Sacramental Confession – Seeking God’s forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
- Eucharistic Communion – Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass.
- Prayers for the Holy Father’s Intentions – Offering prayers for the intentions of the Pope.
- Freedom from Attachment to Sin – Truly seeking to turn away from all sin, both mortal and venial.
What is an Indulgence?
An indulgence is a profound expression of God’s mercy, a gift that frees our hearts from the residual effects of sin. This “treasury of grace” flows from the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as well as the witness and prayers of the saints. By receiving a Jubilee Indulgence, we are reminded that God’s love surpasses human limits. Our hope for forgiveness is strengthened, because God not only forgives our sins but also lovingly heals the damage sin leaves behind.
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