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

Not Sure of a Gift For Moth

Not Sure of a Gift For Mother’s Day?
Saturday May 11th, 8 a.m. to Noon

ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY

GARDEN EVENT, BAKE SALE & BBQ

* Hanging Baskets * Ferns * Plants *

* Mulch * Herbs * Pies * Goodies*
St. Helen Great Hall ~ Great Prices!

If any growers in the area wish to support our sale, and any bakers in the parish
would like to contribute, call Anne Marie 289-566-9090. Anyone wanting to help for a couple of
hours, you are welcome to join us, just let us know! Come out and support your parish!

Kindly complete the following and place in the collection basket

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 3rd Sunday of Easter - Year C
May 5, 2019
Mass Intentions This week, the Sanctuary Lamp burns in
 May 7 - 12, 2019 memory of:
As we gather, let us remember and pray for . . .
th GLADY’S O’FLAHERTY
Tues. ~ ………………………………………... May 7
6:30 pm + Luigi Vigoroso The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of Christ’s
(by Nicolina & Eugenio De Faveri) presence in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
If you wish to sponsor the sanctuary lamp for one
Wed. ~ ………………………………………... May 8th week the stipend is $35.00
9:00 am + Emmy Geczy, +Lilly Torek &
+ Emerich Borchok (by Alex Geczy)
Thurs. ~ ………………………………………... May 9th our parish prayer
9:00 am + Antonio Morrone Jesus, open our hearts, enabling us to embrace your
(by Maria D’Archi) teachings and to love one another. Holy Spirit, lift us and
lead us, deepening our desire to serve God through
Fri. ~ ………………………………………... May 10th serving each other. Amen.
10:00 am + Manuel da Silva (by Maria da Silva)
Albright
A MOMENTOUS OCCASION
Sat. ~ ………………………………………... May 11th COME CELEBRATE OUR 60TH ANNIVERSARY
5:00 pm + Doreen Fracchioni (by The Family) Come celebrate St. Helen's CWL 60th Anniversary
Sun. ~ ………………………………………... May 12th on Sunday June 2nd. A special Mass at 11:00 am will
9:00 am + Ernie Brunet (by Kaye Brandel) be followed by a catered luncheon in The Great Hall.
11:00 am For the People of St. Helen Parish Tickets are $30.00 and may be purchased at the parish
office or from Michelle @ 905-980-4429 or Colleen @
905-563-8981 or Rebecca @ 905-978-3507. Tickets
MINISTRY FOR THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND must be purchased before May 24th.
We are grateful to those who give of their time and care
to bring Holy Communion to our parishioners who can- KITCHEN & FOOD PREP UPDATE
not make it to church due to sickness or infirmity. If The food handling & certification workshop is sched-
you know of anyone who would like to receive com- uled for June 6th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. An instruc-
munion in their home or while hospitalized at West Lin- tor will be reviewing safe food handling and kitchen
coln Hospital, please contact the parish office cleanliness with a test following instruction. Contact
the office to register. If you wish to get a head start, the
CANADIAN TIRE MONEY online food handler manual can be found here:
We continue to collect your Canadian Tire money. It
can be brought to the office or placed in the collection http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/
basket.
publichealth/enviro/docs/training_manual.pdf
CWL NEWS
Next CWL meeting - May 7th at 7:00 p.m. following
Exam info: https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/
the 6:30 p.m. Mass.
health_wellness/food-safety/certification/food-handler-
exams.aspx
Haldimand Regional Meeting: Caledon – May 14th
at 7:00 p.m. with meeting to follow – no cost to attend.
Points of Interest
ONLY 4 SPOTS REMAINING!!! Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Mt.
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Tabor, Beit Shean, Old & New
City of Jerusalem, Bethlehem,
Masada, Qumran, Dead Sea,
Eilat, Negev
Pilgrimage Package Price
$3,995.00 CAD pp based on
Join FR. KRZYSZTOF on a double occupancy. To register
PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND and more info, call the office.
 ONLY SINNERS NEED APPLY
The apostles testify boldly before the Sanhedrin. (Acts 5)
All creation is called to worship Christ as redeemer
(Rev5)
Jesus feeds his disciples, calling them to love. (John 21)
In past years, Cali-
fornia evening skies
were illuminated by
an unearthly great
light. Viewers may
have wondered if it
was the second com-
ing. The sun painted
Feed My Sheep the clouds silver and
gold and could be
seen from San Francisco to Mexico. The light was
caused by a rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Base
near Santa Barbara.
Seeing the unearthly vision of the resurrected Christ
must have been terrifying for the fishermen in the
Gospel. It challenged their faith just as it does ours.
One day, each of us, perhaps at death, will see an
unearthly light in our skies. When that day comes,
remember Jesus’ closing words in the Gospel:
“Follow me.” ~ Deacon Dick Folger
POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of
its members, may be the seed of unity among her
peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.
CALLING ALL FIRST COMMUNICANTS!
Please join the St Helen parish family honouring our Blessed
Mother at the May Crowning on Tuesday May 7th. Mass
begins at 6:30 p.m. If you are unable to attend Mass please still
come - immediately following Mass (at around 7:00 p.m.) we
will proceed with the Crowning of Mary and a living rosary.
Following the Crowning we will have refreshments.
INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPLATIVE
PRAYER WORKSHOP
Learn to pray in silence and consent to God’s loving
presence and healing action within. Following the
Christian heritage of The Cloud of Unknowing, St.
John of the Cross, Fr. Thomas Keating. Presented by
CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH, Niagara Region,
Saturday July 13, 9-3:30 pm, Mount Carmel Monas-
tery, 7020 Stanley Ave. Niagara Falls.
Registration: Brenda Coleman 905 646-1995 or
bcoleman@bell.net
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The RESTORE needs you! Volunteer 3 to 4 hours a
week at the Grimsby location. If you are interested in
helping out, please apply at 185 South Service Road.
Grimsby, or online at habitatniagara.ca
WELCOME
Through the celebration of the Sacrament of
Holy Baptism, we welcome to our parish
family our new members:
MACKENZIE KAITLIN EILEEN ODELL
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 appro-
priately 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 Com-
munion 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 con-
sume 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 be-
fore 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 Catho-
lic. Anyone who isn’t a Catholic is welcome to receive
a blessing.
BAKERS & BAKED GOODS
WANTED FOR PLANT SALE
Our baked goods table is always sold out
and so successful. Anyone who is willing
contribute baked goods should call AnneMarie 289-566
-9090 or the parish office to confirm that you’ll be bak-
ing. Baked goods can be dropped off at the church on
Friday, April 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or to
the hall during Bingo. Thanking you for your past and
anticipated support again.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Congratulations to the grade 2 students
from St. Mark and St. Edward Schools
who will receive Jesus in the Holy
Eucharist for the first time these next few Sundays.
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.