Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year A
Sunday May 17, 2020
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received
the Holy Spirit. (Acts 8)
Christ was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the
spirit. (1 Peter)
I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate.
(John 14)
The Spirit of truth,
“whom the world cannot
accept,” illuminates our
vision and opens our hearts
to discern the will and Tues. ~ ………………………………………. May 19
wisdom of God. The
Spirit/Paraclete
“advocates” for what is good, what is right and what is just, Wed. ~
despite our skepticism, rejection and blindness to the things
of God.
The Risen Christ challenges us, in the gift of the “Spirit of
truth,” not to approach truth in terms of profit, power, Thurs. ~
comfort or convention, but to embrace the truth of God’s
justice and compassion present in our world.
Throughout his Gospel, the writer of John’s Gospel never Fri. ~
allows love, as taught by Jesus, to remain at the level of
sentiment or emotion. Its expression is always highly moral
and is revealed in obedience to the will of the Father. To
love as Jesus loved – in total and selfless obedience, without Sat. ~
conditions and without expectation of that love ever being
returned – is the difficult love that Jesus expects of those Sun. ~
who claim to be his disciples.
The Spirit of truth is the creative, living memory of the
Church. Through that “living memory,” the Church enters
into the mystery of Christ himself. Jesus, the wise Rabbi, the
compassionate Healer, the Friend of rich and poor and said
and sinner, the obedient and humble Servant of God, is a
living presence among us to give us hope, strength and light
as we struggle to balance and direct our lives until he calls us
to the new life of his Resurrection.
SANCTUARY LAMP ~ Dates available in June
MASS INTENTIONS ~ If you would like to have a
Mass offered for someone, contact the parish office.
CORPORAL WORKS OF
MERCY DURING THE
COVID 10 PANDEMIC
The Corporal Works of Mercy
The Corporal Works of Mercy are
found in the teachings of Jesus
and give us a model for how we
should treat all others, as if they
were Christ in disguise; they “are
charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their
bodily needs” (U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults).
FEED THE HUNGRY • Offer to pick up groceries for
those who cannot (or should not) go grocery shopping
themselves. • Donate non perishable food items to
community care.
This week, the Sanctuary Lamp burns in
memory of:
+ KI SUNG ANNE LEE
The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of Christ’s
presence in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
If you wish to sponsor the sanctuary lamp for one
week, the stipend is $35.00
Mass Intentions
 May 19 - May 24, 2020
As we gather, let us remember and pray for . . .
th
+ Zoe Honsberger
(by Nancy Winslow)
………………………………………. May 20th
Intn of Kay Salmon
(by Rosemary Salmon)
In honour of St. Pio May 21st
(by Ranucci Family)
………………………………………. May 22nd
+ Joseph Fabbro
(by Joyce & Eddie Fabbro)
………………………………………. May 23rd
+ Helen & Joseph Salerno
(by the family)
……The Ascension of the Lord……. May 24th
+ Nicola & Rosa Blazanin
(by Zvonko Brckovic)
For the People of St. Helen Parish
GIVE DRINK TO THE THIRSTY • Do not purchase or
hoard more water than you need. • While handwashing is
vitally important, make an effort not to waste water—in
solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Christ who do not
have access to clean water and suffer from the lack of this
basic necessity.
SHELTER THE HOMELESS • Consider donating
toiletries and sanitary items to a local shelter since those who
suffer homelessness—and the facilities that minister to
them—are especially vulnerable at this time.
CLOTH THE NAKED • This is a great time to clean out
your closet and donate clothing not needed.
VISIT THE SICK • While in-person visits are not advisable
during this time, please invest time in reaching out via
phone/video call or by sending a letter or card to those who
may feel particularly isolated during this time.
BURY THE DEAD • Now that funerals may be limited or
restricted, reach out with cards or phone calls to those who
have recently lost a loved one.
GIVE ALMS TO THE POOR • Reach out to those who
may have been especially burdened during this pandemic,
especially those whose occupations make them more
vulnerable to economic instability.
 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: donations@sthelenscatholic.ca
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
donations@sthelenscatholic.ca (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: This option is not encouraged during the COVID 19 pandemic.
If absolutely necessary, you may drop off your envelope by calling the office to arrange a
time.

5. Credit card or Paypal (Canada Helps link):

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.