St.

Helen Church
4106 Mountain St.
Beamsville, ON L0R 1B7
Ph: 905-562-7427
Fax: 905-563-0003
Email: office@sthelenscatholic.ca
Opened - October 2, 1938 Est. as a Parish - January 1, 1986
Pastor: Rev. Krzysztof Szczepanik Sunday Masses:
Office Administration: Aggie Agnino Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am *
*(Children’s Liturgy of the Word)
Office hours:
Tuesday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm Weekday Masses:
Closed on Mondays and all Statutory holidays Tuesday: 6:30pm
Wednesday to Friday: 9:00am
Website: www.sthelenscatholic.ca 2nd Friday at Albright: 10:00am
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/sthelenscatholic 3rd Friday at Mennonite: 10:00am

Sacraments Contacts
Catholic Funeral Rites:
Baptism: When a death occurs in your family, Music Ministry:
1st & 3rd Sunday at 1:00 pm. please call the Parish Office and we Anthony van Engelen
Call parish office. will assist you in making the cell/text 905-563-7067
necessary liturgical arrangements. Email adve1@yahoo.com
1st Communion & Confirmation
Contact the Parish Office. Chronic Care Facilities: Ministry Scheduling & RFM:
Pastoral visits are made monthly. Rachel Reid 905-941-4150
Reconciliation: Reception of Holy Communion is ministryschedul-
Every Saturday 4:00pm - 4:30pm or by available to residence. ing@sthelenscatholic.ca
appointment with the priest.
Homebound: Fundraising Events:
Marriage: Notify the Parish Office when serious Joe Della Manna
Arrangements six months in advance. illness occurs. When the sick, aged or josephdellamanna@yahoo.ca
Marriage preparation is required. incapacitated are confined to home for
an extended time, pastoral visit can be Facility & Grounds Maintenance:
RCIA & RCIC: arranged. Craig Luey 905-988-6522
Contact the Parish Office. craig.luey@gmail.com

Anointing of the Sick: Schools Catholic Women's League:

Please let us know when someone has
a serious or prolonged illness or is to
have surgery. This sacrament
celebrates the healing of mind and
body and the forgiveness of sins.
St. Mark School
Principal: Steven Ward
St. Edward School
Principal: Carla Bianco
Colleen Drake 905-563-8981
Knights of Columbus:
Marcel VanRuyven 905-931-7556
mgvanruijven@gmail.com

Kindly complete the following and place in the collection basket.

Envelopes will be on the round table in the foyer the following weekend.
☐ New Parishioner* ☐ Change of address ☐ Moving
Name________________________ Phone_________________ E-mail___________________
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 6th Sunday of Easter - Year C
May 26, 2019
Mass Intentions
 May 28 - June 2, 2019
As we gather, let us remember and pray for . . .
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Tues. ~ ………………………………………... May 28
6:30 pm Intn’s of Gerard Schmidt
(by Nancy Winslow)
Wed. ~ ………………………………………… May 29th
9:00 am + John Chomniak
(by Manon Marchand)
+ Anna & Trudy Zutt
(by Fabbro Family)
Thurs. ~ ………………………………………... May 30th
9:00 am + Vince Mambella
(by Stella Mambella)
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Fri. ~ ………………………………………... May 31
9:00 am + Vincenza Elia
(by Viola & Peter Izzo)
Sat. ~ ………………………………………... June 1st
5:00 pm + Maria da Gloria Pereira
(by the Family)
Sun. ~ ………………………………………... June 2nd
9:00 am + Ernie Brunet (by Kevin Burns)
+ Franco Iannotta (by Maria Iannotta)
11:00 am For the People of St. Helen Parish
MINISTRY FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
We are grateful to those who give of their time and care
to bring Holy Communion to our parishioners who
cannot make it to church due to sickness or infirmity. If
you know of anyone who would like to receive
communion in their home or while hospitalized at West
Lincoln Hospital, please contact the parish office
CANADIAN TIRE MONEY
We continue to collect your Canadian Tire
money. It can be brought to the office or
placed in the collection basket.
KITCHEN & FOOD PREP UPDATE
The food handling & certification workshop is
scheduled for June 6th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Contact the office to register.
CWL NEWS
JUNE STRAWBERRY SOCIAL
CWL will host a Strawberry Social
for the ladies of our parish on Wed.
June 12th @ 11:00 a.m. at Lions
Park, Fly Road, Beamsville.
Please confirm to Colleen @ 905-
563-8981 or drake14@hotmail.com
if you can attend and/or need a ride.
This week, the Sanctuary Lamp burns in
memory of:
HENRY VAN DEN BROUCHE
The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of Christ’s
presence in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
If you wish to sponsor the sanctuary lamp for one
week the stipend is $35.00
Stewardship of Treasure
May 19, 2019 ~ Offertory (150) $ 3,101.00
Loose 350.00
Building Fund (56) 5,761.00
“May God bless you for your faithful stewardship!”
Day of Reflection for Women
Saturday, June 22 (9:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Gethsemane Ministries Centre, 84008 Wellandport Rd
The Diocese of St. Catharines is offering a Day of
Reflection for Women on "the Gift of Hope" with Dr.
Josephine Lombardi. To register, call Rose Marie at the
Office of Religious Education (905/684-0154 x207) or
offreled@saintcd.com by June 14. Lunch will be
provided (free will offering).
ACTS
CANADA
MENS
RETREAT
Men: An excellent getaway and opportunity to
reconnect with your faith, connect with great people,
and enjoy wonderful food. This session begins evening
of Thursday May 30 thru Sunday June 2nd.
www.actscanada.org It’s not too late to register.
Questions: contact: Bob Paquin, St. Martin of Tours
Parish 905-302-9206 or Anthony van Engelen, St.
Helen's Parish 905-563-7067
Catholic Men’s “Big Breakfast Event in the Tent”
Saturday, June 15 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Club Roma, 125 Vansickle Rd., St. Catharines
This is co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the
Holy Name Society, Branches Catholic Ministries, and
various men’s groups in the diocese. Speakers include
Bishop Gerard Bergie on his 2019 diocesan theme
“Behold, I make all things new;” Fr. Richard
Kowalchuk “Your Mission – right here, right now;” and
Ante Skoko, diocese of Toronto, on “Connecting with
Youth and Young Adults.” Bring a friend, bring your
son (his friend as well), but most importantly bring
yourself! For further details call (905/685-7000) or visit
www.branchesoftheword.org.
 BECOMING “CATHOLIC”
The first church council resolves conflicts about Jewish
practices. (Acts 15)
The new Jerusalem will be a community for all.
(Rev 21)
Jesus assures the disciples of his continuing presence
and love. (John 14)
A CT scan lets
doctors look into the
body where some
problem may be
lurking so treatment
may be offered. In
performing our own
spiritual CT scan, we
are our own doctor,
no one else can do it.
We ask ourselves a
crucial question: “Do
I truly believe?”
Then, we must tell
the real truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
If there are little cancers of doubt or uncertainty, we
have our diagnosis and we have work ahead to do.
Today’s Gospel gives the greatest reassurance that
everything is going to be alright. The believer need
have no fear of death because when it comes, we
simply follow Jesus to the Father. Jesus says, “Do not
let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” ~ Deacon Dick Folger
PLEDGE CARDS
A reminder to prayerfully consider completing or
renewing your pledge and returning the card to the
office. A note of thanks to those who have returned
their pledge cards - this will be helpful in planning and
managing our finances. Pledge cards are also in pews.
ANNOUNCING SUMMER WEEKENDS MASS
SCHEDULE TIME CHANGE
During the summer months, with people on vacations
and many off to cottages, all 3 weekend Masses are not
as well attended as they usually are, even with visitors
attending. For JULY AND AUGUST ONLY
(including Aug 31/Sept 1 weekend), we will have the
usual Saturday evening Mass however only ONE
Sunday morning Mass at 10:00 a.m. Mass intentions
that have already been booked on those weekends
will be revised.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to the grade 2
students from St. Mark School who
will receive Jesus in the Holy
Eucharist for the first time this
weekend. Thank you to all who
assisted with the preparation of the
children for their first Holy Communion. Please keep
them and their families in your prayers.
A WORD OF THANKS
Deacon Mike Timmins will be on an indefinite leave of
absence from parish duties as he continues to minister
to the crews of the ships passing through our Great
Lakes canal system. We thank you Deacon Mike for
your help around the parish with the liturgies, bingo,
visitation of the sick and homebound, and all the other
tasks you show up to assist with. We wish you well in
your ministry and look forward to your return to parish
ministry.
WELCOME
Through the celebration of the Sacrament
of Holy Baptism, we welcome to our
parish family our new members:
ARIEL BELLE LAROCQUE
CHRISTOPHER PHILIP LAROCQUE
MOLLY CORDELIA KEMP KUBIK
May God bless you as you begin this beautiful spiritual
journey with our Lord and Saviour Jesus.
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION
WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT
1. When coming to Mass, show respect. Dress
appropriately and be respectful to others.
2. Approach the Altar with Prayer – act prayerfully.
You are asked to make a sign of reverence with a slight
bow of the head prior to receiving Holy Communion.
3. Take Communion correctly. Taking Communion
by hand or mouth are both correct. If you take
Communion by your mouth, open wide and slightly
stick out your tongue. If you take Communion by hand
– form a throne by letting your dominant hand cradle
your other hand.
4. Don’t walk off with the Host. Immediately
consume the ENTIRE Host before leaving the altar.
5. Respect the Host. It is Real Presence of Jesus
Christ.
6. Use clear body language. Be clear how you plan to
take the Eucharist. If you are approaching the altar to
receive a Blessing – make sure that your hands are
crossed over the chest – right hand to left shoulder, left
hand to right shoulder.
7. State of Grace. We must be in a state of grace
before taking the Eucharist. We must not have any
mortal sin. If you think you committed a mortal sin,
please go to confession before taking the Eucharist.
8. In order to receive the Eucharist at a Roman
Catholic Church, you need to be a practicing
Catholic. Anyone who isn’t a Catholic is welcome to
receive a blessing.
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