St. Helen
About St. Helen
St. Helen in Portales serves both English and Spanish-speaking Catholics on the high plains of New Mexico, operating as the home parish of the ENMU Thomas More Newman Center for Eastern New Mexico University students. The parish offers bilingual Masses, daily chapel services, and a Wednesday evening Mass at the Newman Chapel preceded by Eucharistic Adoration — all within the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.
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
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Youth Ministry
Youth Group
Men's Groups
Men's Group
Women's Groups
Women's Group
Choir & Music Ministry
Choir
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.
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.
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