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St. Helen

Archdiocese of Santa Fe

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Address

1600 South Ave. O
Portales, NM 88130

About St. Helen

St. Helen Roman Catholic Church is located in Portales, New Mexico, within the Diocese of Gallup. Saint Helen, also known as Helena, was the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine I and lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. She is traditionally credited with discovering the relics of the True Cross.

The parish offers seven Masses weekly, including two on Sundays. Confession is available once per week. Adoration is offered three times per week. Masses are celebrated in Spanish.


St. Helen is a Roman Catholic parish in Portales, New Mexico, part of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

9 AM
12 PM
Spanish

Monday

8 AM

Wednesday

5 PM
Spanish
6 PM
Spanish

Thursday

8 AM

Friday

8 AM

Saturday

4 PM

Confession Schedule

Monday

7:30 AM30 minutes before Mass

Wednesday

4:30 PM30 minutes before Mass

Thursday

7:30 AM30 minutes before morning Mass

Friday

7:30 AM30 minutes before Mass

Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday: - 5 PM (Precedes 5:00 pm Spanish Mass)
Thursday: 7 AM (Precedes 8:00 am English Mass)
Friday: 7 AM (Precedes 8:00 am English Mass)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Helen?

St. Helen Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 12 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

When is confession at St. Helen?

St. Helen confession times: Monday 7:30 AM; Wednesday 4:30 PM; Thursday 7:30 AM; Friday 7:30 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Helen?

Yes, St. Helen celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Helen have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Helen offers daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 6 PM, 5 PM.

Where is St. Helen located?

St. Helen is located at 1600 South Ave. O, Portales, NM 88130. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. Helen have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, St. Helen offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Wednesday - 5 PM; Thursday 7 AM; Friday 7 AM.