St. Helen Church SUNDAY JUNE 29 TO JULY 27, 2014 | SAINTS PETER AND PAUL APOSTLES

Upcoming Events

St. Helen Lottery Tickets

Get your tickets Now!!!

Check our website:

www.sthelenscatholic.ca

For Construction updates Join & Check out our

Facebook page:

St. Helen Roman Catholic

Church - Vineland / Lincoln

Pastor

Fr. Philip English

Office Administration

Aggie Agnino ext. 115 ______________________________________________________

Mass Times

Saturday

5:00 p.m.

Sundays

9:00 a.m. - St. Helen Church

11:00 a.m. - St. Mark School

Gym, Beamsville

Opened - October 2, 1938

Schools St. Mark School

Principal: Dean Stunt

Phone: (905) 563-9191

St. Edward School

Principal: Adrian Bishop

Phone: (905) 562-5531

Sacraments

Baptism

Available Sundays at 1:00 pm. Call

parish office.

First Communion & Confirmation

Arranged through school. If your

child is not in a Catholic school or is

not baptized in the Roman Catholic

Church, contact the parish office.

Reconciliation

Before or after mass or by appoint-

ment.

Marriage

Six months’ notice; marriage prep

required.

Anointing of the Sick

Please let us know when someone

has a serious or prolonged illness or

is to have surgery. This sacrament

celebrates the healing of mind and

body and the forgiveness of sins.

Catholic Funeral Rites

When a death occurs in your family,

please call the parish office and we

will assist you in making the neces-

sary liturgical arrangements.

4157 Maple Grove Rd. | PO Box 222 | Vineland, Ontario | L0R 2C0 www.sthelenscatholic.ca

Established as a Parish - January 1, 1986

Kindly complete the following and place in collection basket

☐ New Parishioner* ☐ Change of address ☐ Moving

Name________________________ Phone__________________ E-mail___________________

Address______________________________________________ City_____________________

Postal Code__________________

☐ I will use offertory envelopes If ☒, pick up in foyer: ☐ St. Helen Church or ☐ St. Mark School

Phone (905) 562-7427 | Fax (905) 562-7789 | office@sthelenscatholic.ca

We welcome you and invite you to share in the spiritual and social activities of your parish

Stewardship of Treasure

Offertory Envelopes (156) $2,549

Offertory Loose $ 178

Building Fund Envelopes (10) $ 1,426

“MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR

FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP!

St. Vincent de Paul Society Please remember the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society as the needs of the poor continue. Your spare change goes a long way to help needy individuals and families in our commu-

nity. Thank you for your continued generosity and prayers.

Sr. Ministry for the Sick and Homebound

We are grateful to those who give of their time and care to bring holy communion to our parishioners who cannot make it to church due to sickness or infirmity. If you know of anyone who would like to receive communion in their home, please contact the parish office or Frances @ 905-562-5475 and arrangements will be made to bring Holy

Communion to your home

St. Helen CWL

St Helen's CWL wishes to thank the Sen-ior Parishioners and CWL ladies who attended our Strawberry Social at

Charles Daly Park. Every one enjoyed the nice sunny day, the cake and berries and the sing-along with Theresa at the guitar. We hope you will come

and join us next year.

The Catholic Women's League meetings will re-sume once again in September. We would like to

wish everyone a safe, happy and blessed Summer.

On behalf of the St. Catharines Diocesan Catholic Women’s League we are excited to announce that our new website stcatharines.cwl.on.ca is up and running! Check it out.

St. Helen’s congratulates all

of our Graduates!

Mass In

tentio

ns

To receive the weekly bulletin via email, make your request by emailing us at

office@sthelenscatholic.ca or check out our website @ www.sthelenscatholic.ca

Year A - June 30 to July 6, 2014

Day Requested for Requested by

Mon No Morning Mass

Tuesday

8:30 a.m. † Nicola Bonacci Maria & Girolamo DiLettera

Wednesday

9:30 a.m. Linda & Nick Bruch - in thanksgiving Kath Bruch

Thursday

8:30 a.m. † Dora Geczy & † Elizabeth Barna Alex Geczy

Friday

8:30 a.m.

† Klaus vonWuthenau

† Charlie Neil

Sue & Ivan Zuzek

Nancy Winslow & Family

Saturday

5:00 p.m.

† Camillo DiTomasso

John Mattaroccia

Maria DiTomasso

Pat & John Stewart

Sunday

9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

St. Mark School

For the People of St. Helen - L&D

† Teresa Cipro

Maria Leva

The Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul Sunday, June 29, 2014

Scripture Suddenly the angel of the Lord stood by him

and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and awakened him, saying, "Get up quickly.” (Acts 12;7)

Let my soul glory in the LORD; the lowly will hear me and be glad. (Psalm 34:3)

The Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the proclamation might be com-pleted and all the Gentiles might hear it. (2Timothy 4:17)

Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. (Mt 16:16,17)

Reflection How does grace enlighten St Peter and St.

Paul? What was the mission of St Paul? What was the mission of St. Peter? What is your mission in the parish community? How did you become enlightened to your role in

the parish community? …If we want to follow him (Jesus) and remain with him; we must “go out” with him to seek the lost sheep, the one that has strayed the furthest. Be sure to remember: (we need to come) out of our-selves, just as God came out of himself in Jesus and Jesus came out of himself for all of us. (Pope Francis 3/27/2013) 1 1 Pope Francis - Church of Mercy 2014 By Ted Bergh ParishVision LLC © 2014 – Visit Parish-Vison.org

Pearls of Wisdom . . . We need to let ourselves be evangelized by them (the poor.) The new evangelization is an invitation to acknowledge the saving power at work in their lives ... We are called to find Christ in them, to lend our voice to their causes, but also to be their friends, to listen to them, to speak for them and to embrace the mysterious wisdom which God wishes to share with us through them. (Pope Francis - The Joy

of the Gospel)

A PRAYER FOR CANADA Let us pray and live for a world where people of all nations will be united in thought, word and deed; help us to be honest, pure and loving in our rela-tions with others in our world. Let us pray for peace and harmony for every person in this nation and every nation; help us to work and live so that all people everywhere will live a good life, that hunger, poverty, ignorance and disease will disappear and the kingdom come indeed. Amen.

Happy Birthday Canada!

ST. HELEN CHURCH RAFFLE

DON’T GET “LEFT BEHIND” First Early Bird draw is this weekend, one more

in July! Great cash prizes, great opportunities for ticket holders,,,,,,,we are building our church one ticket at a time. To purchase your LOTTERY TICK-ETS please call Michelle at 289-235-8282, e-mail michmack59@gmail.com or call/stop in at the office during office hours, Aggie 905 562-7427 ext. 115 or email office@sthelenscatholic.ca

A SUMMER BLESSING

Walking along beside me, Jesus, as I begin the months of summer.

As I work, play, enjoy family time and friendships, may I hear your voice within me,

guiding me toward all that is right and good. Give me faith in your presence,

knowing that you walk beside me in everything I do. Gracious and Loving Jesus, thank you for the gift of

summer. May the warmth of its sun and the beauty of its light

remind me daily of Your love for me. Amen

St. Helen Church

Parish Office Summer Hours (July & August)

Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Emergencies will be tended to. In an emergen-cy situation, please call the parish office and press #2 to leave an urgent message.

Bulletin Advertising There are a few open spaces for advertising. If you know someone that may be interested in placing an ad, please have them call the office. Our advertising sponsors on the back of the bul-letin support us and make your bulletin possible; their advertising revenue helps reduce our print-ing costs. Please support them when you can.

St. Helen Church Knights of Columbus

Council 15999 Congratulations to all that have signed on to be Knights for our parish. We

have been assigned Council #15999. Our next meeting will be held Tuesday July 15, 7 p.m. All men 18 and over, are welcome to attend and find out more to become a member of this exciting new council of St. Helen's. For info call Martin Marko 905-401-5646

Canadian Tire Bills Keep up the housecleaning and send in your Canadian Tire money. It will be used for purchasing raffle/door prizes for future fundraising events for the new church.

The Morning Coffee Club Join us for a cup of brew after morning mass on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.

Pilgrimage to the Holy Places of France October 11 to 23, 2014

There will be a pilgrimage to France, the voyage is designed without any long or arduous walking in-cluding part of five days in Lourdes, in Paray-le-monial, where our Lord manifested His Sacred Heart, in Lisieux, in Nevers where St. Bernadette’s incorrupt body lies, in Paris and in Roccamadour. The priest-chaplain is Fr. Paul McDonald, who speaks both English and French. Please call Isa-belle at 1-800-465-3255.

Children's Liturgy During the summer months, Children’s Liturgy will not take place at the 11 am Mass. It will resume in September. A special thank you to all the volun-

teers who help with the children, for your time and commitment throughout the year. Enjoy your sum-mer!

Holiday Time Throughout the summer months the Sunday Mass schedule continues. When you are away on vaca-tion please remember that the needs of the Church continue. Thank you for your support.

Pray for the Pope’s July

General / Mission Intentions … Universal: That sports may always be occa-

sions of human fraternity and growth. Evangelization: That the Holy Spirit may support the work of the laity who proclaim the Gospel in the poorest countries.

Ministry Schedules Thank you to all our ministers for their service. JU-LY-SEPTEMBER MINISTRY SCHEDULES for

Eucharistic Ministers, Ministers of the Word and altar servers have been distributed and emailed. They are also available on the church website at www.sthelenscatholic.ca If you are unable to serve at your scheduled time or date, please make alter-nate arrangements with another minister.

WITH THANKS . . . A Special Note of Thanks to the Volunteer Crossing Guards who donated their time since May to en-sure the safety of the students of St. Mark School. Thank you goes out to: Sharon Driscoll, Connie Elia, Gino Francavilla, Helen Francavilla, Andy Hendriks, Maria Hrvatin, Marian Hyvonen, Lor-raine Martin, Anne Marie Metelsky, Dan Minello, Loris Savegnago, John Stewart and Judith Van Doorslaer.

Worry is like a rocking chair;

it keeps you busy, but gets you nowhere.

Campaign Pledge Payments

You are important! Thank you for your commitment to Our Campaign for the New Church. The efforts that we

make together will contribute toward the mission of our Diocese and our Parish. Please remember to

honour the pledge that you made.

Mass In

tentio

ns

Year A - July 7 to July 13, 2014

Day Requested for Requested by

Mon No Morning Mass

Tuesday

8:30 a.m. Sue & Ron Bruch - in thanksgiving Kath Bruch

Wednesday

9:30 a.m.

† Eric Joseph Avon

† Viola Mantini

Parent Council (St. Edward)

Armand & Betty Ghiendoni

Thursday

8:30 a.m.

† Deceased members of Ferreri &

Commisso Families Liliana & Tony Commisso

Friday 10:00 a.m.

Albright Manor † Angelina Prokich, Alex Prokich Alex Prokich

Saturday

5:00 p.m. For the People of St. Helen - L&D

Sunday

9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

St. Mark School

Intentions of Brunet Family

† Nicola Bonacci

† Antonio Compagnone

Family

Giuseppina Romasco

Maria & Libero Palmieri

Fourteenth Sunday Ordinary Time Sunday, July 6, 2014 LEARN FROM ME

The coming of the peacemaking king. (Zechariah) If the Spirit of Jesus lives within you, then you will live. (Romans)

The weary find rest, for his yoke is easy. (Matthew)

In a famous New Yorker car-

toon, two men are standing be-fore a large billboard that reads “STOP AND THINK.” They stare at it for awhile, and one of them

says: “Kind of makes you want to stop and think.” Today’s gospel does the same. Jesus says: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest…For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” Upon hearing this, we might stop and think that yes, indeed, we are heavily-burdened. We might even think that Je-sus’ invitation sounds too good to be true. “Faith is to believe what you do not see,” St. Augustine once observed. “The reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” It’s not easy to follow Jesus in our time and place, but if we do, Jesus will give us the faith to see what we believe. In that moment, in his peace, we will truly know rest. -- Dc. Dick Folger

“REGENERATE(D) 2014” CATHOLIC CONFERENCE

“The same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead is in you” (Romans 8:11).

Come, live the story! Everyone, in every age, has the opportunity to live the story: Jesus’ story. All those who have been baptized, from the first to the last, enter the story with a special role to play at their appointed time. It is the story that God has prepared beforehand for each of us -- the only one that will bring joy and pur-pose to our lives. The question is: Are we living the story? If not, what story are we living? Branches Catholic Ministries invites you to “Regenerate(d) 2014” Catholic Conference to be held Sep-tember 27-28 at the nearby Scotiabank Conven-tion Centre (6815 Stanley Ave.). You may pur-

chase tickets through Branches Catholic Books & Gifts or register online at www.go2branches.com ($75 each or $55 “early-bird”). For more infor-mation, call 905/685-7000 or e-mail them. Besides our own Bishop Gerard Bergie, speakers include Jeff Cavins, Michael Coren, Matthew Leon-ard, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Ken Yasinski -- with musical performances by Marian Grace and the Glory Col-lective.

Mass In

tentio

ns

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, July 13, 2014

A MISSIOLOGY TO MAKE OUR OWN God speaks and the word creates what God de-sires. (Isaiah)

We believe that our present suffering is the seed of future glory. (Romans)

The seed is the word of God. (Matthew)

Were we born planted in the good soil, or were we born rootless among the dry rocks? Job laments: “The Lord gave and the Lord has tak-

en away.” Jesus says: “From those who have noth-ing, even what they have will be taken away.” Some are born gifted. Mozart could create beautiful music in endless variations upon a 12-tone scale. Some financial wizards earn enormous wealth. Others ascend to global leadership and power. Still others are born with severe physical and mental limitations. The seed seems to be sown randomly. But fruitfulness is not always about being a genius or wealthy, or powerful. Those born in good soil are the ones who hear and understand God’s word. They bear fruit in patience and bless the world.-- Dc. Dick Folger

THE JOY OF BELIEVING Foundations Program to Understand

Ministry & Deepen Faith What It Is A program that provides lay Catholics from across the diocese with an opportunity to explore the theo-logical, scriptural, pastoral, and spiritual foundations in ministry. It is a basic overview of the Catholic

faith.

What Is Involved?

No pre-requisites, no tests, no evaluations. Regular attendance is mandatory and active participation in the entire 10 sessions. Each session focuses on a

different topic.

Who Can Participate?

Catholics of the Diocese of St. Catharines who are: wanting to learn more about their faith; already ac-tive in parish ministry or thinking of becoming in-volved in parish ministry; educators and members

of Catholic organizations.

What Topics Are Addressed?

Church History, Scripture & Tradition, Liturgy, Sac-raments, Christ and His Church, Mary and the Communion of the Saints, Church Moral and Social Teachings, Prayer, and Spirituality.

Continued on next page

Year A - July 14 to July 20, 2014

Day Requested for Requested by

Mon No Morning Mass

Tuesday

8:30 a.m.

Intn’s of Hendriks & deKoning Fam.- L&D

† Rainer Brandel

Helen & Andy Hendriks

Francis Kilgallon

Wednesday

9:30 a.m. † John Marchalewicz Mary Smeenk

Thursday

8:30 a.m.

† Jerry Devay

† Lori Laffaidi

Nancy Winslow

Yvonne Steer

Friday

10:00 a.m. † Antonio & Carmela Guerriero Guerriero Family

Saturday

5:00 p.m. For the People of St. Helen - L&D

Sunday

9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

St. Mark School

Peter McGinnis - health

† Teresa Cipro

Borg Family

Carmela & Silvestro Sgambato

Mass In

tentio

ns

Year A - July 21 to July 27, 2014

Day Requested for Requested by

Mon No Morning Mass

Tuesday

8:30 a.m.

† Angelina Prokich, Alex Prokich

† John Morreale

Alex Prokich

Jake & Judy Sulyma

Wednesday

9:30 a.m. † Gerdinana Kwakernaat Anonymous

Thursday

8:30 a.m.

† John Marchalewicz

† Gilormo & Giuseppina Cipro

Ernie & Shirley Brunet

Maria & Rolando Cipro

Friday

8:30 a.m. † Maria & Gerald Murphy Paul Murphy

Saturday

5:00 p.m. † Anna & Angelo DiLettera Peter & Viola Izzo

Sunday

9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

St. Mark School

For the People of St. Helen - L&D

† Minello & Lechiara Families

Joanne & Danny Minello

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, July 20, 2014

POWER AND MERCY Those who are just must be kind... and permit re-pentance for sin. (Wisdom) Because we do not

know how to pray, the Spirit inspires the prayer. (Romans) The weeds and wheat grow together until harvest time. (Matthew)

You surely know the say-ing, “Birds of a feather flock together.” In high school, most of us found that the type of friends we

had defined who we would become. We may be sitting here at Mass today because our parents were watchful of who our friends were. They knew the dangers of letting us fall into the wrong crowd. In Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” Lord Polonius speaks of the value of good friends. He says that once we have proven and tested them, we should never lose them. He tells Laertes to bind them to his soul “with hoops of steel.” These good friends are the wheat, and they may be our salvation. Other people are the evil weeds. We have grown up in their midst. At the end of time, today’s gospel tells us, the weeds will be gathered up for burning

and the good wheat will be gathered into the barn. May we be counted among the good, to shine like the sun in the kingdom of God. -- Dc. Dick Folger

~~~~~ continued from previous page THE JOY OF BELIEVING

Course Resources

Course text -- Invitation to Catholicism: Be-liefs+Teachings+Practices by Alice Camille, availa-

ble at first class. Presenters will have handouts.

How To Register

Contact the parish office. Applicants must have the support and sponsorship of their pastor in order to

enrole in the program.

Cost?

The cost is $50 for the entire program. For more information, call the Office of Religious Education 905/684-0154 x228 or offreled@saintcd.com

~~~~~

We welcome you to our church and offer these simple WORSHIP PRACTICES to help everyone enter fully, consciously, and actively in our liturgies. As We Gath-er….We should be quiet when we enter the church (and School, 11am Mass). All private prayer ceases

when Mass begins and we join as one Body of Christ.

Advertise your

Business in this space!

Call the Parish office.

Advertise your

Business in this space!

Call the Parish office.

Advertise your

Business in this space!

Call the Parish office.