St.

Helen Church
4106 Mountain St.
Beamsville, ON L3J 0K9
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: Weekday Masses:
Tuesday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am
Closed on Mondays and all Statutory holidays (unless otherwise posted in the bulletin)

Website: www.sthelenscatholic.ca Adoration:

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

Sacraments Catholic Funeral Rites: Contacts

When a death occurs in your family,
Baptism: please call the Parish Office and we Music Ministry:
1st & 3rd Sunday at 1:00 pm will assist you in making the Anthony van Engelen
Call parish office. necessary liturgical arrangements. [email protected]
1st Communion & Confirmation Ministry Scheduling & RFM:
Chronic Care Facilities: Rebecca Williams ~ ministryschedul-
Contact the Parish Office. Pastoral visits are made monthly. [email protected]
Reception of Holy Communion is
Reconciliation: available to residents. Fundraising Events:
Every Saturday 4:00pm - 4:30pm or by [email protected]
appointment with the priest. Homebound: Facility & Grounds Maintenance:
Notify the Parish Office when serious Craig Luey
Marriage: illness occurs. When the sick, aged or
Arrangements six months in advance. incapacitated are confined to home for [email protected]
Marriage preparation is required. an extended time, pastoral visit can be Catholic Women's League:
arranged. Piera Palmieri ~ contact parish office
RCIA & RCIC: Knights of Columbus:
Contact the Parish Office.
Schools Ray Francoeur
[email protected]
Anointing of the Sick: St. Mark School 289-700-6342
Please let us know when someone has Principal: Jennifer DeCoff
a serious or prolonged illness or is to Vice-Principal: Joe Tolomeo SVDP:
have surgery. This sacrament Lorraine Martin ~ contact parish office
celebrates the healing of mind and St. Edward School Prayer Warriors/Requests:
body and the forgiveness of sins. Principal: Maria Romano Sandra Mactaggart ~
[email protected]

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______________
 Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year A
December 18, 2022

Mass Intentions This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns in

December 20 - December 25, 2022 memory of deceased members of:
As we gather, let us remember and pray for . . .
da Silva & Bettencourt families
Tues. ~ ……………………….……...……….. Dec. 20th
9:00 am + Rosalia DiIorio The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of Christ’s
(by Lina & Giuseppe Compagnone) presence in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
If you wish to sponsor the sanctuary lamp for one week,
Wed. ~ ……………………….……...……….. Dec. 21st please contact the office. The stipend is $35.00
9:00 am + Betsy Muileboom
(Pieter & Margaret Buis) Stewardship of Treasure
nd
Thurs. ~ ……………………….……...……….. Dec. 22 Offertory - December 11, 2022 $3,985
9:00 am + Tony Mackey
(by Michelle Mackey) Flowers 90
Fri. ~ ……………………….……...……….. Dec. 23 rd Building Fund 1,097
9:00 am + John Haight
(by Tony & Maria DeStefano) “May God bless you for your faithful stewardship!”

Sat. ~ ……………Christmas Eve...……….. Dec. 24th ANNUAL OFFENCE DECLARATIONS

5:00 pm + Anna Zona All volunteers with a police clearance through St. Helen
(by Viola & Peter Izzo) must complete the annual offence declaration form
11:00 pm Intn’s of Dell family to remain in good standing. Forms are available on
(by Vern & Josie Dell)
the entrance round table. Please complete one if you
Sun. ~ ……..The Nativity of the Lord..……. Dec. 25th haven’t already and either hand it in at the office or
9:00 am For the People of St. Helen place it in the collection basket.
11:00 am + Michael & Teresa Commisso
(by John & Rose Luppino) GIVE TO YOUR CHURCH & GIVE TO
YOURSELF - JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!
Dec 19 - Most. Rev. James MacDonald Purchase a Commisso’s Fresh Foods $100.00 Gift
Dec 20 - Rev. Stewart MacDonald Card and $10.00 will go towards St. Helen Church. A
Dec 21 - Rev. Paul MacNeil sign up sheet is available at the entrance if you would
Dec 22 - Rev. Allison Mahoney like to purchase a Gift Card.
Dec 23 - Rev. Stanley Makacinas
Dec 24 - Rev. Jerome Mascarenhas CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
Dec 25 - Rev. Paul MacDonald Christmas Eve (Dec. 24): 5:00 p.m./Children’s Mass
& 11:00 p.m.
Lord Jesus Christ, You love Your church and those called to Christmas Day (Dec. 25): 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
share Your priesthood! With our love and prayers, we join New Years Eve (Dec. 31): 5:00 p.m.
You in asking our Heavenly Father to continue to pour out Mary Mother of God (Jan. 1): 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
His gifts of holiness, compassion and ardent zeal on your
priests everywhere. Inspire each of them to offer his life as RECONCILIATION
an “Ambassador of Christ”, bringing reconciliation and Confessions during Advent
healing to the world. Mary, Mother of all Priests, inspire us are weekdays after Mass &
to live in peace and joy and pray this prayer with us. Amen Saturdays 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
POPE FRANCIS’ DECEMBER INTENTIONS
ARE YOU REGISTERED IN OUR PARISH?
For volunteer not-for-profit organizations - We pray
If you are new to the parish or have been attending
that volunteer non-profit organisations committed to
Mass here, ensure that you are registered by completing
human development find people dedicated to the
the tear off section at the front of this bulletin. Please
common good and ceaselessly seek out new paths to
do not take for granted that you are registered in the
international cooperation.
parish, just because you attend Mass here. In the
ADVENT SERIES - The Journey Through Advent future, should you be in need of a pastoral letter
video series is now available on the CCCB website. (godparent, school, sponsor for confirmation, teacher
In English: Journey through Advent - Canadian referral, etc.), it would be difficult to issue one if you
Conference of Catholic Bishops (cccb.ca) are not formally registered with the parish. If you are
In French: Cheminer ensemble durant l'Avent - not sure that your family is registered, call or email the
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (cecc.ca) office.
 4th Sunday of Advent 8TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL
Look the virgin is with child. (Is 7 ) CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE
Jesus Christ, descended from David, was declared to be The Memorial Christmas Angel Tree
the Son of God. (Rms 1) glows with lights in memory of
Jesus was born of Mary, who was engaged to Joseph, deceased loved ones and friends. To
son of David. (Mt 1) honour the memory of a loved one
In Christ, the Spirit of with an angel, complete a “Memorial
God who inspired the Christmas Angel Tree” envelope
prophets to preach, who available at the entrance of the
enabled the nation of church and place it in the collection
Israel to enter into the basket or stop in at the office during
covenant with Yahweh, office hours with your request.
intervenes and sanctifies
all of human history. DIOCESAN SEPARATED & DIVORCED
The “mystery” of the HEALING MINISTRY SUPPORT GROUP
Incarnation is not that Meetings are on the second and fourth Monday of the
God could become one of month (except holidays from 7:00 - to 9:00 p.m. at
us – the inexplicable part Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre, Niagara Falls.
is how and why God Meetings will be held both in person at Mount Carmel
could love humankind and virtually via Zoom platform. Next meeting
enough to humble himself January 9th - Topic: Embracing the New Year. To
to take on the human register for virtual attendance, or for information, call
condition and walk with us, talk with us, die for us. 905-684-0154, or email
We have reason to rejoice and to hope, for in our [email protected].
midst dawns Emmanuel – “God with us.” CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Joseph, the “just” and “upright” man, is a model of Rehearsal on Sunday Dec. 18th after the 11:00 am
compassion, forgiveness and faith for all of us who are Mass & Tuesday December 20th @ 5:30 p.m.
moms and dads, children, brothers and sisters.
God’s coming depends on “Josephs” – men and CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE SIGN-UP
women of humility, selflessness and openness of heart Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Altar Servers
and spirit – to welcome him and embrace his presence & Hospitality are asked to enter their availability on the
in our midst. sign-up sheet in the Sacristy. Thank you for your
Can you sing? Play an continued commitment to service in Ministry.
instrument? Have you CWL NEWS
been looking for an A big thank you to all who contributed to the
opportunity to volunteer Socktober and Warmvember baskets. Know that your
& continue to develop contribution will provide warmth and consolation to
your musical talent? Our those who are in need during these difficult times.
choir is looking for
people to contribute their
talents to help make our Masses and gatherings just that
much more special. Join us! (or at least talk to us…
nothing is lost by simply asking). Come out to any choir
practice on Friday nights at 7.00 p.m. or speak to any
choir member. Choir members needed for all 3 Masses.
Think on it! Pray on it! ACT on it!
We have a good supply of
handcrafted prayer shawls BINGO CHRISTMAS BREAK
available for parishioners, their Please be advised that there Bingo will not run on
families and friends who are Friday December 24th and 31st. Bingo will resume
coping with illness, loneliness, pain or trouble. They in the New Year on Friday January 6th, 2023.
are available to anyone who needs one. If you know
someone that could use one, please come to the church 2022 TAX RECEIPTS
to pick one up. Last year we emailed most of the tax receipts which
was both convenient and cost saving. If you would like
PRAYER TEAM / WARRIORS your 2022 tax receipt emailed when it’s ready in
To become a member of this ministry or to submit your January, send a new email to the office with the
prayer request, please contact [email protected] subject line PLEASE EMAIL MY 2022 TAX
RECEIPT.
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