St.

Helen Church
4106 Mountain St.
Beamsville, ON L3J 0K9
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, Wednesday & Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm Weekday Masses:
Closed on Mondays, Thursday and all Statutory holidays Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am
(unless otherwise posted in the bulletin)
Website: www.sthelenscatholic.ca Adoration:
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/sthelenscatholic Daily after morning Mass weekdays

Sacraments Contacts
Catholic Funeral Rites:
Baptism: When a death occurs in your family, Music Ministry:
1st & 3rd Sunday at 12:30 pm Anthony van Engelen
please call the Parish Office and we
Call parish office. adve1@yahoo.com
will assist you in making the
necessary liturgical arrangements. Ministry Scheduling & RFM:
1st Communion & Confirmation Rebecca Williams ~ ministryschedul-
Contact the Parish Office. Chronic Care Facilities: ing@sthelenscatholic.ca
Pastoral visits are made monthly. Fundraising Events:
Reconciliation: Reception of Holy Communion is
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
Catholic Women's League:
Marriage preparation is required. incapacitated are confined to home for Anna Sabucco
an extended time, pastoral visit can be asabucco@hotmail.com
RCIA & RCIC: arranged.
Contact the Parish Office. Knights of Columbus:
Ray Francoeur
Anointing of the Sick: Schools avalanche1950@yahoo.com
Please let us know when someone has St. Mark School 289-700-6342
a serious or prolonged illness or is to Principal: Jennifer DeCoff SVDP:
have surgery. This sacrament Vice-Principal: Joe Tolomeo Lorraine Martin ~ contact parish office
celebrates the healing of mind and
body and the forgiveness of sins. St. Edward School Prayer Warriors/Requests:
Principal: Maria Romano Sandra Mactaggart ~
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______________
 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
February 12, 2023
Mass Intentions
February 14 - February 19, 2023 This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns in
As we gather, let us remember and pray for . . . memory of:
Tues. ~ ..Sts. Cyril & Methodius...........…….. Feb. 14th
9:00 am + Tony Mackey + LISA VANDERWERF
(by 4th Degree KofC Fr. John Buis
Assembly) The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of Christ’s
Wed. ~ .........................................................….. Feb. 15th presence in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar. If
9:00 am + Anna Elia you wish to sponsor the sanctuary lamp for one week,
(Lina & Giuseppe Campagnone) please contact the office. The stipend is $35.00
Thurs. ~ …................................................... Feb. 16th
9:00 am + Pietro & Ursula Elia Stewardship of Treasure
+ Michael & Olga D’Alessio Offertory - Feb. 05, 2023 $3,353.90
(by Connie & Louie Elia)
Building Fund $622.55
Fri. ~ .................................................……….. Feb. 17th
10:00 am + John Hand Facility Maintenance $269.00
Menno (by Josephine Kozlowski
Home + Nanni & Alex Geczy and “May God bless you for your faithful stewardship!”
+ Emerich Barchok
(by Ilona Adelstein) CWL NEWS
Sat. ~ ……………………….……...……….. Feb. 18th 14th Annual - Dynamic Women of Faith
5:00 pm For the People Catholic Women's Conference.
Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 9 a.m.
Sun. ~ ……………………….……...……….. Feb. 19th to 4 p.m. Location: Old Mill Toronto
9:00 am + Leona Mary Wheeler Borden Event Venue 21 Old Mill Road
(by Dave & Yvonne MacNiven)
Opening Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Robert
11:00 am Special Intention of Andy & Helen Kasun, CSB, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto
Hendriks
(by Vern & Josie Dell) OFFICE HOURS CHANGE
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from
Feb. 13 - Rev. Nichalas Deak
Feb. 14 - Rev. Cesar Derit NEW 10:00am to 1:00pm until further notice.
Feb. 15 - Rev. William Derousie
Feb. 16 - Rev. Bredan Doherty, CPPS On Saturday, FEBRUARY 11, we celebrate the Feast
Feb 17 - Rev. Vincent D’Souza, OCD in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes. This is also the
Feb. 18 - Rev. Philip English World Day of the Sick. This day highlights the healing
Feb. 19 - Rev. Raymond Fenech Gonzi ministry of the Church and recognizes the service of
those involved in health care. Pope Francis message can
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share Your priesthood! With our love and prayers, we join
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His gifts of holiness, compassion and ardent zeal on your documents/20230110-giornata-malato.html
priests everywhere. Inspire each of them to offer his life as
an “Ambassador of Christ”, bringing reconciliation and
healing to the world. Mary, Mother of all Priests, inspire us
to live in peace and joy and pray this prayer with us. Amen
POPE FRANCIS’ FEBRUARY INTENTIONS THURSDAY MORNING BINGO
We pray that parishes, placing communion at the In the St. Helen Church Hall
center, may increasingly become communities of faith,
fraternity and welcome towards those most in need. 4106 Mountain Rd., Beamsville
Doors open at 10am, Bingo games start at 11:00am
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES Delicious Lunch Available
2023 envelopes available at the office upon request.
Please contact parish office. FRIDAY EVENING BINGO
Pizza available at 6pm, games start at 7:00pm
 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The Lord has not commanded anyone to be wicked.
(Sirach 15)
God decreed wisdom before the ages for our glory.
(1 Corinthians)
You have heard what was said to those of ancient times;
but I say to you ... (Matthew 5)
By our compassion and caring for
others, by our ethical and moral
convictions, by our sense of awareness
and gratitude for all that God has done
for us, we do the great work of passing
on the Gospel of reconciliation and
justice – and God is with us as we struggle to figure out
and explain the complexities and struggles of life for
the benefit of ourselves and our children and those who
overwhelmed by it all who come to us for help.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of “fulfilling” the
Law — not abolishing it. Jesus seeks to restore the
spirit of mercy, justice and reconciliation that gives
meaning and direction to every just legal code,
challenging us to look beyond legalisms and social and
cultural yardsticks — and our own narrow interests —
to recognize people in need and our responsibility as
followers of Jesus to seek them out, to advocate for
them, to welcome them.
Faith begins in the heart, Jesus says. What we say,
what we do, what we decide, are all responses to the
God who speaks to us in the depths of our hearts, the
God in whose image and likeness we have been
created. Christ speaks not of rules and regulations but
the much deeper and profound values of the human
heart.
The truth is not contained in laws, oaths, statistics or
rituals but in the Spirit of God that prompts us to make
the decisions we make, the wisdom that leads us to the
enactment of just laws and the celebrations of rituals
that meaningfully remember and celebrate God's great
love for us.
In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus asks us to consider
the weight and meaning of what we say – and to realize
the chasm that often exists between our words and our
actions.
CHOOSE LIFE NIAGARA
ANNUAL DINNER EVENT
Speaker: Emily Albrecht, Saturday February 25, 2023
Reception 5:00 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm @ Club Italia,
2525 Montrose Rd. Niagara Falls Tickets: Adults $50,
Students $25. Purchase tickets at Chooselife.ca/Events
or call 905-684-7505.
RETROUVAILLE
MARCH 10 -12 /23 . Retrouvaille is a marriage
program that helps couples restore their marriage and
rebuild a loving relationship. Retrouvaille helps to
improve communication, build stronger marriages and
helps couples to reconnect. For more info visit
www.retrouvaille.org or email teamrecine@gmail.com
or call 905-664-5212.
ARE YOU REGISTERED IN OUR PARISH?
If you are new to the parish or have been attending
Mass here, ensure that you are registered by completing
the tear off section at the front of this bulletin. Please
do not take for granted that you are registered in the
parish, just because you attend Mass here. If you are not
sure that your family is registered, call or email the
office.
JOIN US FOR ALPHA THIS LENTEN SEASON
Please consider joining us as we explore our faith in
fellowship and friendship. This online Alpha will start
on Monday February 27th at 7:30 p.m. Contact Kelly
at sthelensalpha@gmail.com for more details.
Alpha teaser -
https://player.vimeo.com/video/184067598
Alpha zoom link starting Monday Feb. 27at 7:30pm
Alpha Zoom Link
Testimonies from recent series:
“It was a gentle, yet profound reminder of the beautiful
roots of my faith. Alpha provided an opportunity to
know Jesus and the Holy Spirit in a more profound way
and to gain a deeper and more personal understanding
of my faith.”
“Alpha is an inclusive message about forgiveness and
acceptance. It shows you how to live your normal,
everyday life with a sense of purpose and knowledge
that no matter what you do, you can do it with God by
your side.
OUR CONDOLENCES
Our condolences and prayers are extended to the fami-
ly and friends who mourn the loss of
ROGER JOSEPH JUDGE
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in
peace. Amen.
WELCOME
Through the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy
Baptism we welcome to our parish family our new
member:
OLIVIA ELLE ROSE CUZEN
May God bless you as you begin this beautiful
spiritual journey with our Lord and Saviour Jesus.
SANCTUARY LAMP
We have an opening for the Sanctuary Lamp for the
week of 16, 23 and 30 April, 2023. If you would like to
book the lamp in memory of your loved one or please
contact the office asap. Cost is $35.00 per week.
Pray the Rosary daily after Mass
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