Saint Helen's 

For the last couple of years during Lent we have had an additional Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30 am to allow people to go to Mass before work. A number of people have suggested that it would suit them better if it was a bit earlier – at 7.00 am. If you have an opinion on the matter, especially if it would allow you to get to Mass, please have a word with Mgr. Paul, or put a note in the suggestion boxes located in each porch to express your preference. (PS Ash Wednesday is 26^th February)
                                 

For a number of years now some of our younger parishioners attending Holyrood have had a wonderful experience in the summer going to Malawi to help with local projects there. This year, Caitlin Neilson (known to 5 pm Mass-goers as one of our young readers!) will be continuing that tradition. She will speak briefly at all the Masses this week about the plans for this year. If you can help Caitlin in any way with her fundraising there will be an opportunity after Mass. After the summer, Caitlin will have the opportunity to share her experiences with us.
 

Pancakes will be served in the Hall , after 11 o clock Mass, at the Sunday Cafe on the 23rd February.
Come along and enjoy the opportunity to meet and chat over a cuppa and a pancake.. while strengthening  and building our parish community in St. Helen's.
         One Family, One Heart, One Faith. 
         

Next Sunday at every Mass in the Archdiocese a statement will be made highlighting the church’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for young people and vulnerable adults.
 

              
For some time now we have been unable to run the children’s Liturgy due to a lack of leaders. This service is greatly missed by both parents and children. Please, please consider giving your time to this very valuable parish service. No special training is required except the statutory Safeguarding Training which will be provided.
 

LEVEL 2 SAFEGUARDING TRAINING 
Attendance at Level 2 training is mandatory for all PVG volunteers. Please check the notice boards for details of available training opportunities and sign up by contacting the Safeguarding Team  Jillian Whalley or Georgie Lanagan on 226-5898 or email  Safeguardingadministrator@rcag.org.uk to register. Only volunteers who register can attend the training. Please not a session is available at Christ the King which will be handy for many parishioners.
 

Saint Helen's is a Roman Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Glasgow and serves an area in the south side of the city which includes Shawlands, Langside, Strathbungo and Crossmyloof.

To read our parish mission statement and to learn more about the history of the parish and about our Patroness, Saint Helen, please click here.

Please click on the Calendar Section below to find out more about the the events planned to help us deepen our faith.

If you are new to the parish please take a moment to register here

Here is the timetable for the celebration of Sacraments for children in Saint Helen’s for the coming year:

• Confirmation: Children in P7 are due to be confirmed at Holy Cross Church on Monday 17th February, they should attend preparation classes at Holy Cross Church on Saturdays 1st, 8th and 15th February from 10am-12.00pm. Any children being confirmed at this celebration must register with Mgr. Paul so that their names can be put forward to Holy Cross for the Ceremony. (please note that children at OLA Primary or Saint Conval’s will have their own arrangements since they are part of a different cluster)
• Reconciliation: First Confession for children in Primary 3 will be on Saturday 21^st March, with preparation sessions in the parish for the three preceding Saturdays. Again, please come in to the Sacristy and register your child.
• First Communion will be on Sunday 24^th May at the 11.00 am Mass, again with preparation sessions on the three preceding Saturdays

Please click below to download the required rota

READERS
Rota for December 2019/January 2020
Rota for February 2020

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
November-December 2019
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