Being Together
Hall Group
There are a number of parish social events in the course of the
year such as a pancake party, race nights, theme nights, etc. If
you have any ideas for something that would bring all the parish
together please let us know. The Hall is also available to hire
when not in use for parish events.
Contact: Chiara Piacentini Smith
Phone: 0141 423 1945
Email: PiacentiniSmith@aol.com
Sunday Café
After 11am and 12.30 masses on Sunday, the hall is open to
everyone who would like to come in for a chat. A group work on a
rota to provide tea, coffee, juice, biscuits, to make this a social
occasion. The current four week rota could be extended to five or
six weeks if we have a few more volunteers willing to help out - a
couple of hours at the kitchen every so often, and a good chance to
meet people and get to know our parishioners.
Contact: Irene McDonald
Phone: 632 8178
Senior Citizens' Club
The club allows senior citizens to chat over a cup of tea and a
game of bingo. The club warmly welcomes new member s from St
Helen's and other areas. (The group is inter-denominational) In
addition members have the opportunity to enjoy an annual Christmas
Dinner and summer outings. All warmly welcome: Wednesday afternoons
at 1pm .
Contact: Winnie McCallum
Phone: 0141 562 8022
Parents and toddlers group
This group meets on Thursday mornings 11 - 12.30. New members are
always welcome. The small committee provides a happy and welcoming
place for a parent and baby or toddler - tea is provide for all,
and funds are raised by a weekly fee and raffles of gifts donated
by embers. There are plenty of toys for the children, a chance for
them to play with other children, and for parents to meet up with
others and chat.
Contact Esther McGuire
Phone: 0141 649 1179
The Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.
These groups are led by guiders, Pat Weatherall, Claire Smith and
Kelly Mahon. They meet on Wednesday's, the rainbows from 6.30 -
7.30pm for 5-7 yr olds, the brownies from 6.15-7.45pm for 7-10 year
olds, and the guides from 7.30-9.00pm for 10-16 year olds. They
have activities such as working towards awards, activity badges,
fun with crafts, Pack Holidays, Brownie House and Guide Camps,
including International Camps. They bring girls together with
children of different cultures and backgrounds giving children a
real chance to grow in a friendly and structured atmosphere. They
are active in the church community, taking part in the Advent
service and Palm Sunday mass. They have a Christmas show and also
hold coffee mornings to raise funds.
Contact: Pat Weatherall
Phone: 0141 644 5972
Irish Dancing Classes
For girls and boys age 3+. Beginners welcome. Classes are held in
St Helen's hall on Saturdays from 10.00 - 11.00 am. Learn from a
former Riverdance star.
Contact: Sinead
Phone: 07779913815
Adult Irish ceili dance class
In St Helen's hall Thursday evenings from 8.00 - 10.15 pm.
[Classes follow the school term re holidays etc.] Learn to ceili
dance to live music. Beginners welcome.
Contact: Eileen McAleer
Phone: 0141 632 2559
Email: Eileenmcaleer@yahoo.com
The Pollokshaws & Shawlands Christian
Council
St Helen's is a member of PSCT, our local Christian Council which
is made up of three churches in Pollokshaws and five in Shawlands.
PSCT organises joint services and united action on social concerns.
All interested are welcome to attend meetings. Details of these are
at the back of the church.
Contact: Manus