Liturgy
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers assist with the distribution of Holy
Communion at all Masses on Sundays, Holy Days, and weekdays and are
a vital link between the Celebration of the Eucharist and the sick
and housebound who are unable to come to Mass. They take Holy
Communion to the sick and keep them up to date with the parish
bulletin and all the news of the parish. Extraordinary Ministers
are invited and appointed by the parish priest. Please tell us if
you know of a suitable candidate-especially from among our younger
parishioners.
Contact: Monsignor Paul
Phone: 0141 632 2626.
Email: parishpriest@sthelenslangside.org.uk
Readers
Readers break open the word of God for us on Sundays and
Solemnities. They play a vital part in the Liturgy and we would
welcome more readers for all Mass times. Readers are on a Rota, on
average reading once a month. Training would be offered to any new
volunteer readers.
Contact: Josephine McGreal
Phone: 0141 637 3453
Altar Servers
They assist the priest at Mass. This is a great opportunity for
younger members of the parish to be active in the church community.
Training will be given to any boy or girl who has received First
Holy Communion, has the consent of his or her parents, and is ready
to come regularly.
Contact: Gerry Santangeli
Phone: 0141 632 5998
Email: gerald.santangeli@btopenworld.com
Music
At some of our Masses, music is provided by our fine pipe organ
with a cantor helping to lead the singing. We are always on the
look out for additional cantors to help at other Masses. Anyone
interested in learning to play the organ or in leading the
singing..
Contact: Mary Rose Graham
Phone: 0141 423 1173
Email: marygraham437@btinternet.com
The Music Group plays most weeks at 11 am Mass. There is a good
variety of musicians within the group-- guitarists, keyboard
players, electric guitar players, violinists, tambourine players
and, of course, our singers! The group meets most Wednesday nights
(7 p.m.) in the church to select and rehearse hymns and music that
reflect the theme of the Sunday mass . We all really enjoy singing
and playing music together. New members are always welcome
Contact: Chiara Piacentini
Phone: 4231945
Email: PiacentiniSmith@aol.com
The Children's Liturgy Group
The Children's Liturgy Group is run by parents and other helpers
and gives younger children a chance to listen to and understand the
readings of the day. It meets regularly on Sunday at 11am mass. The
adult leaders are committed to ensuring that the next generation
will understand and follow the gospel in their daily lives.
They work in groups of two, and at present lead the children's
liturgy group every five weeks or so. Volunteers are always welcome
to join in the work and bring fresh ideas to the group.
Contact: Claire Bradshaw
Phone: 0141 649 6900
Children's Catechesis
In St Helen's, we provide parish support for our children as they
prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation
and Holy Eucharist. The RE programme undertaken within our Catholic
primary schools, is built upon so that the children can understand
the link between school, home and parish. There are several classes
that run before the actual Sacraments are received, and they tend
to be during Lent (for reconciliation, October (for Confirmation)
and April/May ( Holy Eucharist). New Catechists are always required
and professional training will be provided
Contact: Chiara Piacentini Smith / Mgr Paul
Phone: 0141 423 1945 / 632 2626
Email: PiacentiniSmith@aol.com