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 adve1@yahoo.com
necessary liturgical arrangements.
1st Communion & Confirmation Ministry Scheduling & RFM:
Contact the Parish Office. Chronic Care Facilities: Rachel Reid ~ ministryschedul-
Pastoral visits are made monthly. ing@sthelenscatholic.ca
Reconciliation: Reception of Holy Communion is
Every Saturday 4:00pm - 4:30pm or by available to residence. Fundraising Events:
appointment with the priest. Joe Della Manna
Homebound: josephdellamanna@yahoo.ca
Marriage: Notify the Parish Office when serious
Arrangements six months in advance. illness occurs. When the sick, aged or Facility & Grounds Maintenance:
Marriage preparation is required. incapacitated are confined to home for Craig Luey
an extended time, pastoral visit can be craig.luey@gmail.com
RCIA & RCIC: arranged.
Contact the Parish Office. Catholic Women's League:
Colleen Drake ~ contact parish office
Anointing of the Sick: Schools
Please let us know when someone has St. Mark School Knights of Columbus:
a serious or prolonged illness or is to Principal: Steven Ward Marcel VanRuyven
have surgery. This sacrament mgvanruijven@gmail.com
celebrates the healing of mind and St. Edward School
body and the forgiveness of sins. Principal: Carla Bianco SVDP:
Lorraine Martin ~ contact parish office

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___________________
Address______________________________________________ City_____________________
☐ I would like to use offertory envelopes* Postal Code______________
 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
June 30, 2019
Mass Intentions This week, the Sanctuary Lamp burns in
 July 2 -7, 2019 memory of:
As we gather, let us remember and pray for . . .
nd + MANUEL DA SILVA
Tues. ~ ……………………………………….. July 2
6:30 pm + Margaret Holdbrook The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of Christ’s
(by Sharon Cosby) presence in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
If you wish to sponsor the sanctuary lamp for one
Wed. ~ ………St. Thomas, Apostle…………. July 3rd week the stipend is $35.00
9:00 am + Emmy Geczy, + Lilly Torek, &
+ Emerich Borchok

Thurs. ~
(by Alex Geczy)
………………………………………... July 4th
9:00 am + Manuel da Silva
(by Maria da Silva)
Fri. ~ ………………………………………... July 5th
9:00 am + Steve Metelsky
(by AnneMarie Metelsky)
Sat. ~ ………………………………………... July 6th
5:00 pm For the People of St. Helen Parish
Sun. ~ ………………………………………... July 7th
10:00 am Intn’s of Ron & Sue Bruch
(by Kath Bruch)
+ Manuel da Silva Jr.
(by Maria da Silva)
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.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The Prayer Shawl Ministry
continues to create handcrafted
shawls for parishioners, their
families and friends who are
coping with illness, loneliness,
pain or trouble. They are available to anyone who
needs one. Please call the office to request a shawl or
lap blanket or if you would like to join this ministry.
our parish prayer
Jesus, open our hearts, enabling us to embrace
your teachings and to love one another. Holy
Spirit, lift us and lead us, deepening our desire
to serve God through serving each other. Amen.
OFFICE SUMMER HOURS
(July & August)
Tuesday to Friday
9:00 a.m. – noon
Diocesan CWL
Annual Golf
Tournament
(4 Person Scramble)
Saturday, September 14
Whisky Run Golf Course, Port Colborne
$95 each includes golf with cart and dinner
$30 each dinner only
To register, please call Piera 905-563-4594
MISSION APPEAL
In accordance with Diocesan policy we accept a
missionary, each year, to speak to us with a view to
appealing for funds for missionary work. At the
weekend Masses for August 17/18, we will welcome
Fr. Ruffino Ezama, from Comboni Missionaries.
BULLETIN ADVERTISING
Our advertising sponsors on the back of the bulletin
support us & make your bulletin possible; their adver-
tising revenue reduces our printing costs. Please support
them when you can. There are some open spaces
available on the back of the bulletin. If you or you
know a friend that may be interested in advertising,
their business, please call or email the office. Small
ads - $250 and large ads - $450 for 1 yr.

SPANISH MINISTRY NEEDS DRIVERS

Please call/email the office or speak to Frances
Hendriks if you can assist. Even just driving one way -
Collection First Sunday of the Month! to or from will help. Vans make this much easier.
 THE INVITATION TO MISSION CELEBRATING 35 YEARS
The prophet Elijah calls Elisha to follow him. (I Kgs 19) AS A FAITH COMMUNITY
The Spirit sets us free to live in love. (Gal) OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SHRINE
Agreeing to follow Jesus is an all-encompassing 4706 Miller Road, Port Colborne
commitment. (Lk 9) Saturday, July 20, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
“No one who sets a hand Info/Registrations: Shelley 905-714-7677
to the plow and looks to
what was left behind is fit
for the kingdom of God.”
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
The closing words of
FRIDAY JULY 5TH
today’s Gospel remind us 9:00 AM TO 12:00 NOON
we cannot plow a straight You are invited to come and spend a
furrow or even drive a car holy hour with Jesus.
by looking in the rear-view mirror. Even if our car is
equipped with a rear-view backup camera system, we A Summer Blessing
can’t drive backward and expect to reach our goal. May you walk with God this summer
We need to drive straight toward a forward-facing In whatever you do, Wherever you go
goal. Where we have been matters less than where we Walking with God means...
are going. Focusing on the goal affirms that the shortest Walking with honesty and with courage,
distance between two points is a straight line. The Walking with love and respect
Gospel calls us to be fit for the kingdom of God by And concern for the feelings of others
leaving everything behind and heading straight toward May you talk to God this summer
Jesus. ~ Deacon Dick Folger
And every day and in every situation
WELCOME Talking with God means...
Through the celebration of the Sacrament Praying words of praise for the beauty of creation
of Holy Baptism, we welcome to our parish Saying prayers of thanks for friends and good times,
family our new member. Asking God's help in all your decisions
Expressing sorrow when you have failed
GILLES PATRICK KEUNNE May you talk with God every day. Amen.
MICHELE ANDREA KEUNNE - Author Unknown
SOPHIA CALEN LEIGH GRAY
May God bless you as you begin this beautiful spiritual
journey with our Lord and Saviour Jesus.

St. Helen’s

congratulates all

of our Graduates! When: Sunday, August 18 after 10:00 a.m. Mass

INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPLATIVE
PRAYER WORKSHOP
Learn to pray in silence and consent to God’s loving
presence and healing action within.
Saturday July 13, 9-3:30 pm, Mount Carmel
Monastery, 7020 Stanley Ave. Niagara Falls.
Registration: Brenda Coleman 905 646-1995 or
bcoleman@bell.net
OUR CONDOLENCES
Our condolences and prayers are
extended to the family and friends
who mourn the loss of:
SHARON PEACOCK
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon her .
Where: St. Helen Angelina Prokich Great Hall
We’re grilling hotdogs, hamburgers and Polish sausage
(of course...Polish priest….instead of Italian sausage?)
Salad, ice cream, coffee, tea and water will also be
available! All parishioners are welcome to attend. A
sign up sheet will be posted in the entrance of the
church if you plan to attend. In order for us to
adequately prepare, we ask your thoughtfulness to sign
up in advance rather than be a last minute drop in.
(include your name, number of guests and any relevant
dietary restrictions). This is a great opportunity to just
hang out as a community - we hope to see you there!
Thursday’s at the Legion
@ 11:00 a.m.
Friday’s at St. Helen’s
@ 7:00 p.m.
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