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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

Office hours:
Tuesday to Friday 9:30am - 12:00pm Weekday Masses:
Closed on Mondays and all Statutory holidays Tuesday to Friday: 9:00am

Website: www.sthelenscatholic.ca 1st Friday of the Month:


Adoration after morning Mass
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/sthelenscatholic

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

Kindly complete the following and place in the collection box.


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______________
AUGUST - Year B
Sunday August 1, 2021

Mass Intentions Mass Intentions ~ Continued


August 3 to September 5, 2021
As we gather, let us remember and pray for . . . Sun. ~ …………………………………………. Aug. 22nd
10:00 am For the People of St. Helen Church
Tues. ~ ………………………………………. Aug. 3rd
9:00 am + Cindy Smith (by Nancy Winslow) Tues. ~ ……St. Bartholomew, Apostle……. Aug. 24th
Wed. ~ ……St. Jean-Marie Vianney………. Aug. 4th 9:00 am Intn’s of Russ & Lynda Bruch
9:00 am + Manuel da Silva Jr. (by Kath Bruch)
(by Maria da Silva) Wed. ~ …………………………………………. Aug. 25th
th
Thurs. ~ ………………………………….……. Aug. 5 9:00 am In honour of Madonna della Libera
9:00 am + Sarah Colby-Dobell (by Giuseppina Elia)
(by MacNiven Family)
th
Thurs. ~ ……………………….……...………. Aug. 26th
Fri. ~ ……Transfiguration of the Lord…. Aug. 6 9:00 am + Silvestro & Angelina Izzo
9:00 am Intn’s of Rebecca Williams (by Viola & Peter Izzo)
(by Yvonne MacNiven)
Fri. ~ ……………..St. Monica...………….. Aug. 27th
Sat. ~ ……………………….……...……….. Aug. 7th 9:00 am + Mariana da Silva
5:00 pm For the People of St. Helen Church (by Maria da Silva)
Sun. ~ …………………………………………. Aug. 8th Sat. ~ …………...St. Augustine...…………. Aug. 28th
10:00 am + Cathy MacNiven 5:00 pm + Juan Emilio Murillo
(by MacNiven Family) (by Emilio & family)
Tues. ~ …………….St. Lawrence……………... Aug. 10th Sun. ~ …………………………………………. Aug. 29th
9:00 am + Lawrence & James Moyer 10:00 am For the People of St. Helen Church
(by Nancy Winslow)
Tues. ~ …………………………………………. Aug. 31st
Wed. ~ ………………St. Clare..…...………. Aug. 11th 9:00 am + Diane Rame (by the family)
9:00 am Nelly & Gerry Schouten (Anniversary)
(by Nelly & Gerry Schouten) Wed. ~ …………………………………………. Sept. 1st
9:00 am Intn’s of Gerald & Stephanie Bruch
Thurs. ~ ……………………….……...………. Aug. 12th (by Kath Bruch)
9:00 am + Emmy Geczy, + Lilly Torek &
+ Emerich Borchok (by Alex Geczy) Thurs. ~ …………………………………………. Sept. 2nd
9:00 am + Pam DeLaat (by Aggie Agnino)
Fri. ~ ……………………….……...………. Aug. 13th
9:00 am + Judith Van Doorslaer (by a friend) Fri. ~ ……St. Gregory the Great, Pope………. Sept. 3rd
9:00 am + Manuel da Silva Jr.
Sat. ~ ………St. Maximilian Kolbe………. Aug. 14th (by Maria da Silva)
5:00 pm + Irena Sutkowska
(by Rebecca Williams & family) Sat. ~ …………………………………………. Sept. 4th
5:00 pm + Michael & Olga D’Alessio
Sun. ~ …….The Assumption of BVM……. Aug. 15th (by Connie & Louie Elia)
10:00 am For the People of St. Helen Church
Sun. ~ …………………………………………. Sept. 5th
Tues. ~ ……………………………………… Aug. 17th 9:00 am For the People of St. Helen Church
9:00 am + Silvia & Pierino Izzo
(by Viola & Peter Izzo) 11:00 + Gemma Poole
Wed. ~ ……………………………………… Aug. 18th (by Antonietta Palmieri & family)
9:00 am + Pietro & Ursula Elia & SANCTUARY LAMP
+ Michael & Olga D’Alessio
(by Connie & Louie Elia)
The Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of:
Thurs. ~ ……………………….……...………. Aug. 19th Week of:
9:00 am + John Pachereva (by the family) Aug. 1-7
Fri. ~ ……………St. Bernard..…...………. Aug. 20th Aug. 8-14
9:00 am + Gemma Poole Aug. 15-21
(by Ester & Dave Parkin)
Aug. 22-28 Philip & Simone McTaggart
Sat. ~ ………….St. Pius X, Pope…………. Aug. 21st
5:00 pm + Mary & Lawrence Curik Aug. 29-Sep. 4
(by Anjela Curik) Contact the office if you’d like to fill one of the vacant weeks.
18TH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME DIOCESAN CANADIAN MISSIONS
I am going to rain bread from heaven for you. (Ex 16) SHARED COLLECTION - AUGUST 7/8th
Clothe yourselves with the New Man, created according This shared collection will benefit Catholic Missions
to the likeness of God. (Eph 4) in Canada and the Diocese of St. Catharine’s Cana-
Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and dian Mission partner. Catholic Missions In Canada
whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. (Jn 6) provides over $3 Million in financial support to
A life of true joy and missionaries working in 24 Mission Dioceses in
meaning is driven not by Canada: support of missionaries ($2 million); religious
“perishable” material education ($1 million); repair & maintenance.
things and fleeting Envelopes are available at the church entrance or use a
experiences but by the plain envelope and clearly note “Canadian Missions
“non-perishable” values Shared Collection”. Please make cheques payable to
of God. St. Helen Church.
The crowds in today’s
POPE FRANCIS’ AUGUST PRAYER INTENTION
first reading from Exodus
The Church- Let us pray for the Church, that she may
and Gospel reading from John are typical: the starving
receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to
Israelites turn on Moses and demand that God do
reform herself in the light of the Gospel.
something and the crowds want to make Jesus the
Miracle-worker their king but will later have nothing to FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
do with Jesus the Crucified. Discipleship requires Friday August 6th & Friday September 3rd
constancy and courage to stand with the suffering Jesus after 9:00 a.m. Mass
so that, one day, we might stand with the Risen Jesus. are invited to come and
The Eucharist demands more than the opening of our spend a holy hour with Jesus.
hands to take and our mouths to consume – the CWL TREE BLESSING & DEDICATION
Eucharist calls us to open our hearts and spirits, as well, Please join us after Mass on Sunday August 22nd for
so that we may become what we receive. the dedication of the Serviceberry Tree, planted by our
Jesus calls us to get beyond our desire for instant CWL to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the
gratification and quick fixes and discover the Word of Catholic Women’s League of Canada.
God – “food that endures” – creating and animating our
lives and our world. OUR CONDOLENCES
Our condolences and prayers are extended to the family and
SUMMER WEEKENDS MASS friends who mourn the loss of:
SCHEDULE TIME CHANGE JOHN REDMOND
During the month of AUGUST, Mass on Saturday’s @ DIANE RAME
5:00 pm. and one Sunday morning Mass at 10:00 a.m. JOHN PACHEREVA
SHIRLEY MCINTYRE
PRAYER TEAM / WARRIORS Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
To become a member of this ministry or to submit your
prayer request, please contact sandbmac@gmail.com. ST. CATHARINES SERRA CLUB
FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
AS YOU RETURN TO ATTENDING MASS “On Eagles Wings”
Churches are open at 33% capacity (135 people) for Sunday, September 19, 2021
indoor religious services, rites, or ceremonies, including Cardinal Lakes, Welland
wedding services and funeral services. Attendance is 2:00 p.m. / Best Ball
on a first come first serve basis. Masks must be worn Cost $90.00 - includes 9 holes, cart, prize & dinner.
when entering the church. All covid safety protocols There will also be 50/50 & draws.
will be followed. We look forward to your return and To Register call 905-732-4782 or email
encourage you to do so when you feel it is appropriate serragolftournament@gmail.com
for you.
Stewardship of Treasure
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
JULY 2021 4th 11th 18th 25th
The parish office is open Tuesday to Friday mornings
from 9 a.m. until noon. Offertory 2,130 3,193 1,855 2,190
Loose 140 82 100 140
2021 PARISH ENVELOPES
Remaining 2021 offertory envelopes are in the church Building Fund 1,510 1,050 938
entrance. If you have returned to attending Mass and Facility Maintenance 230 60
haven’t picked up your envelopes, please do so.
“May God bless you for your faithful stewardship!”
DONATIONS DURING COVID-19
1. Pre-Authorized giving (monthly automatic withdrawal): contact the office

2. E-transfer: use our business email address with your


bank: donations@sthelenscatholic.ca
If you would like to use this convenient method through your bank, please follow these
instructions (some banks charge a fee):
Go online and log into your bank account. Select Interac e-transfer and select a
recipient – the first time you will have to add recipient by putting in
donations@sthelenscatholic.ca (after the first time it will then stay on your list of
recipients). Input amount to send and complete the transaction. Note in the memo area
what your donation is for; Sunday Offertory (SO), Facility Maintenance (FM) and
Building Fund (BF). (Please include your ID# in the memo - contact the office if you
do not have a parish ID.)
Example - SO $20 One transaction can be made for all three if you wish. Such a
notation could look like this: SO $xx, FM $xx, BF $xx. If your transaction does not
work the first time, please try the next day as the Diocese can only receive a set amount
of donations in a 24-hour period. If you have any questions, please email or call the
office.

3. Regular mail: send your weekly offertory envelope or cheque payable to St. Helen
Church to:
St. Helen Church
4106 Mountain St.
Beamsville, ON L0R 1B7

4. Drop off: If preferable to you, you may drop off your envelope Tuesday to Friday
mornings at the office.

5. Credit card or Paypal (Canada Helps link): https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/49448


https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/119109791RR0006-st-helens-parish/
(tax receipt is issued by Canada Helps, they retain a nominal percentage as fee)

COVID 19 pandemic
Thank you for considering the financial needs of our parish during the COVID 19 pandemic. We
understand and appreciate that financial pressure on families is different today than it was even a
few months ago. We are also carefully managing the expenses at the parish and are deeply
grateful for any help you can provide. Thank you and be assured of our continued prayers and
best wishes.

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