St.

Helen Church
4106 Mountain St.
Beamsville, ON L0R 1B7
Ph: 905-562-7427
Fax: 905-563-0003
Email: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
necessary liturgical arrangements. Ministry Scheduling & RFM:
1st Communion & Confirmation
Contact the Parish Office. Rebecca Williams ~ ministryschedul-
Chronic Care Facilities: [email protected]
Pastoral visits are made monthly.
Reconciliation: Reception of Holy Communion is Fundraising Events:
Every Saturday 4:00pm - 4:30pm or by available to residents. [email protected]
appointment with the priest.
Facility & Grounds Maintenance:
Homebound: Craig Luey
Marriage: Notify the Parish Office when serious [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]

Kindly complete the following and place in the collection box.

☐ New Parishioner* ☐ Change of address ☐ Moving

Name________________________ Phone_________________ E-mail___________________
Address______________________________________________ City_____________________
☐ I would like to use offertory envelopes* Postal Code______________
 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
Sunday September 19, 2021

Mass Intentions This week, the Sanctuary Lamp burns in

September 21 - 26, 2021 memory of:
As we gather, let us remember and pray for . . . + Henry Lui
Tues. ~ …………...St. Matthew………...…... Sept. 21st The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of Christ’s
9:00 am + John Pachereva presence in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
(by Nancy Winslow) If you wish to sponsor the sanctuary lamp for one
week, the stipend is $35.00
Wed. ~ ……………………….……...……….. Sept. 22nd
9:00 am + Denise Millar
(by Nancy Winslow) Stewardship of Treasure
rd
Thurs. ~ ……..St. Pius of Pietrelcina……..…. Sept. 23 Sept. 12, 2021 ~ Offertory (87) $ 3,070.00
9:00 am + Anne Brenner
(by Jean Barlow) Loose 151.90
th
Fri. ~ ………………………………….……. Sept. 24 Building Fund (6) 650.00
9:00 am + Angelina & Alex Prokich Monthly Withdrawals (19) 1,920.00
(by Hrvatin family)
Facility Maintenance (20) 310.00
Sat. ~ ……………………….……...……….. Sept. 25th
5:00 pm + Shirley McIntyre “May God bless you for your faithful stewardship!”
(by the family)
Sun. ~ …………………………………………. Sept. 26th were not married in the Church are considered members
9:00 am For the People of St. Helen Church of the Church living in an irregular marriage. They are
not excommunicated and are free to participate in some
11:00 am + John Pachereva but not all aspects of the Catholic faith community.
(by Jean Barlow) For example, if you were not married in the Church
you may:
ANNUAL LIFE CHAIN • Attend Mass, but not receive Holy Communion.
Sunday, October 3, 1:00-2:00 pm. • Participate in communal celebrations of
Please mark your calendar and plan to spend one hour Reconciliation and, if you wish, visit privately with
of peaceful, prayerful witness to the sanctity of human a priest in Confession.
life. Beamsville locations: King St. at Mountain,
King St. at Ontario, and Greenlane at Ontario. • Celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
Covid protocols. For details call 905-563-7096 or • Have a Catholic funeral and be buried in a Catholic
[email protected] cemetery.
• participate in the spiritual and social life of the
ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED OR WERE YOU parish, but not serve in public ministries or
MARRIED OUTSIDE THE CHURCH? leadership positions.
Marriage in the Catholic Church is a Sacrament and • Have your children baptized and enrolled in a
as such, is celebrated within the church setting. Before Catholic school or religious education program, but
making wedding plans it is important to contact your not serve as a catechist or teacher in those
parish priest. The parish priest will work with you to programs.
ensure your marriage follows the correct Catholic • Serve as an official witness at a Catholic marriage,
protocols. but not as a baptism sponsor (Godparent) or
How does a sacramental marriage differ from a Confirmation sponsor.
civil marriage? The main difference between • A Catholic and non-Catholic may have their
marrying in a religious or civil ceremony is that a marriage blessed by the Church even if the non-
religious ceremony is about being wed in the eyes of Catholic spouse does not wish to become Catholic.
God (or whichever deity you believe in), while a civil However, if either spouse was previously married,
ceremony is about being wed in the eyes of the law. they must apply for and receive an Annulment
For Catholics, who may have married outside the before their current marriage can be recognized or
Church — for whatever reason — the appropriate blessed by the Church.
course of action is to speak to their parish priest
regarding the possibility of convalidating your civil PRAYER TEAM / WARRIORS
union.
To become a member of this ministry or to submit your
Your Participation in the Church - Catholics who
prayer request, please contact [email protected].
 25TH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME CONFIRMATION
Let us condemn him to a shameful death. (Wisdom 2) Congratulations to the grade 8
A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace. (James 3) students from St. Mark, St. Edward,
The Son of Man will be betrayed. Whoever wants to be homeschooled and public school
first must be last of all and servant of all. (Mark 9) students who received the Sacrament
of Confirmation on Saturday
For the disciples of September 18th with Bishop Bergie as
Jesus, every child the celebrant. Please remember these
represents the students in your prayers as they continue in their
vulnerabilities, spiritual journey.
fears, and doubts
that every one of us TIRED OF LIVING ALONE?
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lives; every child the Carmelite Sisters; Religious Order based in a caring,
mirrors Jesus’ call to us in baptism to take up his work familial atmosphere. Included in the affordable monthly
of reaching out to those overwhelmed by pain, anxiety fee are meals, medication administration, weekly
and hopelessness. housekeeping, a room all to yourself including a private
In their simple joy and wonder of the world they are washroom, and more. Mount Carmel also offers a tuck
constantly discovering, in their ready acceptance of our shop and adjoining café, movies, crafts, cards, bingo,
love, in their total dependence on us for their nurturing and various other activities for you to enjoy. Contact
and growth, children are the ideal teachers of the Spirit Mount Carmel at 905-695-9155 today for more
of humble servanthood and constant thanksgiving that information and to book your tour!
Jesus asks of those who would be his followers.
To put another’s hopes and dreams ahead of one’s BISHOP’S COLLECTION FOR THE
own, to bring forth and affirm the gifts of others for no NEEDS OF THE CHURCH IN CANADA
other reason than the common good, to seek Please remember the special collection for the Needs of
reconciliation at all costs is to be the “servant” Christ the Church in Canada on the weekend of Sept. 25/26th.
speaks of in today's Gospel. This collection supports the national and international
“Child-like faith” is never dissuaded or discouraged, pastoral work of the Canadian Conference of Catholic
never becomes cynical or jaded, never ceases to be Bishops. Please use the attached envelope. Envelopes
amazed and grateful for the many ways God reveals his also available on the entrance table.
presence in our lives. The power of such “simple faith”
is its ability to overcome every rationalization, fear, ROSARY COAST
complication and agenda in order to mirror the TO COAST
selflessness of Christ Jesus. CANADA 2021
St. Helen’s Parish
AS YOU RETURN TO ATTENDING MASS will join the world in
Churches are open at 33% capacity (135 people) for prayer, for world
indoor religious services, rites, or ceremonies, including peace, by praying the
wedding services and funeral services. Attendance is Rosary with others from Coast to Coast on Sunday,
on a first come first serve basis. Masks must be worn October 10, 2021 at 3 p.m. in the church.
when entering the church. All covid safety protocols
will be followed. We look forward to your return and PARISH OFFICE HOURS
encourage you to do so when you feel it is appropriate The parish office is open Tuesday to Friday mornings
for you. from 9:00 a.m. until noon.
DIOCESAN SEPARATED & DIVORCED MAINTENANCE - SCAFFOLDING RESOURCE
HEALING MINISTRY SUPPORT GROUP From time to time, we need the use of scaffolding in the
Every second and fourth Monday of the month from church. If you have any scaffolding that we could use
7:00-9:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Spiritual Centre, 7020 when needed, (usually needed for a few hours), can you
Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls. Pre-registration is please contact the parish office and leave us your
required. Meetings will be held both in person at Mount contact info.
Carmel and virtually via Zoom platform. Next session
will be Monday, September 27 - 7:00 to 9:00 pm - REMEMBER YOUR PARISH IN
Topic - Forgiveness For more info, call 905-356- LOVING MEMORY
4113, or e-mail: [email protected]. Keep your love for your parish alive. Remember your
parish in your will and when recommending
To receive the weekly bulletin via email, make your expressions of sympathy. In Memoriam Donations to
request by email: [email protected] the Building Fund are appreciated and accepted.
 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: [email protected]
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
[email protected] (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.