Finance Council Volunteers Required

If you have experience in finance and administration, we would love for you to join the parish’s finance council team. Your expertise could help our priests manage the church’s resources wisely and make the parish’s operations more sustainable, all to support her mission and bring glory to God.

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​Bring Christ to the Homebound

​Are you an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion with a current DBS? Our homebound parishioners long to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. Please prayerfully consider joining our visiting team. A few hours a month can transform lives. Contact the parish office or any of the priests.

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Counters Rota

Our parish is in desperate need of your help.

We need volunteers to join the Counters Rota. Counters work in pairs and count the Sunday collection, ideally on a Monday, it takes roughly 2 hours. Depending on the number of  volunteers, it might only be once or twice a month.  So, this is an opportunity for couples, or two friends who can work together.  Full training will be given. A DBS check will be necessary.

Please contact Pat Volante, by email: westcliff@brcdt.org

 

Bankers Rota

We need volunteers to join the Bankers Rota. Bankers work in pairs and check the Counters work, prepare the paying in book, and take the money to the bank. This can be done on a Tuesday or Wednesday. So at least one person in each pair must be able to drive. Full training will be given. A DBS check will be necessary. Please contact Pat Volante, by email: westcliff@brcdt.org

 

Minibus Drivers and Escorts

We desperately need Minibus drivers  and Escorts for the 11.30 Mass on Sundays.

Our Minibus collects elderly parishioners and those with mobility problems, some of whom would not be  able to attend Mass without this valuable service.  For more details, please contact Ray Newman 07775 769826.

 

First Holy Communion 2027

Volunteers are needed to join our team of Catechists for  the  First Holy Communion programme which will start in January 2027. You will be working with a small group of children for one hour a week in the parish hall, during term time from January to May. A DBS check will be necessary. Full training will be given. Please contact Pat Volante, by email: westcliff@brcdt.org

 

Part-time Vacancy, Paid Position

A part- time vacancy has arisen in the office.

This will be a paid position. Applicants will be required to support the Finance Coordinator, and carry out general office duties, supporting our priests. The successful applicant will be computer literate, have Grade C or above GCSE English and Math, or equivalent and be able to communicate messages etc. clearly. A full job description will be available from the office.

This is an opportunity to work in the parish office on 3 mornings per week, ideally Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30 -13.30. Full training will be given. A DBS check will be necessary. Please contact Pat Volante, by email: westcliff@brcdt.org

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100 Club

​100 club subscriptions for 2026-27 are now due. If you have a share currently you will have been emailed or a letter is in the post. Please send your subscription to parish bank account by Sunday 28th June. If you would like to join the 100 club which costs £12 per share per year and help to send £600 per year to keep our Parish Mini-bus running please contact Elizabeth Upsher evupsher@gmail.com to register. Many thanks as always to all who support the Parish Mini-bus.

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​​​World Apostolate of Fatima 

The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue (NPVS) of Our Lady of Fatima and the Relics of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto will be in Westcliff parish from 19 to 20 Sept 2026. Please see notices for details.

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ADULT CONFIRMATION COURSE

St Helen Parish warmly invites baptised Catholic adults — particularly those preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church — to enrol in our upcoming Adult Confirmation Course.

To register your interest, kindly send an email to: westcliff@brcdt.org

Please include the following details in your email:

• Your full name & Your date of birth / age

• Your contact number

• Whether you are preparing for marriage in the Catholic Church

Further details regarding the course schedule, venue, and duration will be communicated upon registration. For more information, please speak to Carmel or to any of the clergy or contact the parish office.

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​Defibrillator

A defibrillator is available for emergency use. We require volunteers for every Mass time who can assist in its use when necessary.

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​Join St Helen's SVP Volunteers

Help us live Christ's love by supporting our community's most vulnerable. Your compassion can transform lives. 

 

IRREGULAR MARRIAGES are those that occur outside the Catholic Church without permission. Examples include weddings in hotels, secular venues, on beaches, or Las Vegas, or in non-Catholic churches without the Bishop’s permission. These marriages are not recognised by the Church and are therefore non-sacramental and irregular. The Church offers a private service called Convalidation to rectify these situations. If you wish to speak to a priest confidentially, please contact the parish office.

 

Can you Help Please?

We are Abi (13yrs) and Olivia(16yrs). We have been coming to this church since before we were born and are active members, involved in altar serving, reading, and children’s liturgy. We are going on a Scout trip to Iceland in July 2027.  As part of our adventure we need to raise some of the funds. If anyone has any suitable jobs that we could do to earn some money, please let us know. You can contact Dan on 07930 287471 or Liz on 07986 343296. All jobs would be carried out with appropriate supervision.”

Thank you all so much for your support.

We raised £120 last week at the coffee morning which we were very grateful for we have also been busy washing cars for parishioners. If you would like us to wash your car, or do any other suitable jobs please let us know. Thank you! (Olivia and Abi)

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 Late Arrivals to Mass

 We encourage all parishioners to arrive early to settle in before Mass begins.

 For those arriving after Mass has started, please follow these guidelines to minimize disruptions:

 

• When the congregation is standing: Ushers will lead you directly to available seats.

• During readings and the homily: Please wait at the entrance. Ushers will check for available seating and guide you via the side aisles only.

• The centre aisle is reserved for liturgical ministers during the Liturgy of the Word.

 

Your cooperation helps maintain a reverent atmosphere and keeps our worship experience centred on Jesus. Thank you for working together to preserve the solemnity of our celebration.

 

PARISH CAR PARK GUIDELINES

To ensure safe and equitable parking for everyone attending our services, please observe the following car park guidelines:

 

Our Parking Facilities: Two parking areas available on parish grounds

10 standard spaces in each area

1 designated disabled space in each area

 

Emergency Access - CRITICAL

• DO NOT park in ways that block emergency vehicle access

• Ensure fire engines, ambulances, and other emergency services can reach our premises

• Leave adequate space around fire exits and emergency routes

 

When Our Car Parks Are Full

Please consider these nearby alternative parking:

 

📍 North Road Car Park
North Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS1
Approximately 4-minute walk to church

 

📍 Western Esplanade
Western Esplanade, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0
Approximately 10-minute walk to church

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Masses at Saint Helen’s

Weekday Masses: 10:00AM

Saturday Mass: 12:00NN

Sunday Mass: 09:30AM / 11:30AM / 06:00PM

2nd Mass on Holy Days: 07:00PM

No Mass on Mondays

 

Mass Intentions

For Any Mass Intentions, please see the priests or use the Mass Intention Envelopes. Mass Intentions are published in the parish newsletter and on the Parish Website.

 

Sacramental Services

• For Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals, please email our parish office or get in touch with any of the priests.

• Marriage Preparations: Couples who are planning to get married in or outside the parish should contact the parish office at least six (6) months in advance. Pre-Cana Seminar Register: Email names and contact numbers to FrViktorAurellana@brcdt.org

• The ANOINTING OF THE SICK is available to anyone who is gravely ill or about to undergo surgery. If you know someone who should receive this important sacrament please contact a member of the clergy or the parish office.

• SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is available on Thursdays from 10.30 - 11.25am and on Saturdays from 11.00-11.55 AM. Confessions in Malayalam and Filipino are also offered.

 

Friendship Club!

Join the Friendship Club of St. Helen's Parish in Westcliff!

Discover meaningful connections and laughter every Tuesday, 11.00am-02.00pm at the Parish Hall. All are welcome! 

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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION - If you would like to include an item in the weekly newsletter, please submit the details to the Parish Office by Thursday lunchtime.

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JUST FOR INFORMATION: Clergy days off are Mondays. If you require their attention at these times, please leave a message and they will contact you as soon as possible.

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St. Helen’s Cleaners

Join this group chat to get the weekly schedule of volunteer cleaners.

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Marriage Banns

Joseph Laurence Horn & Klarissa B. Velasco

(2nd call) on 29 August 2026 

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If anyone knows why this couple shouldn’t get married, please tell the clergy.

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Sanctuary Lamp 

From 12-Aug - 9 Sept, this light burns for:

Carmel, Anthony, Anne Margaret and Peggy 

*Other dates are available starting 26 Nov.

 

From 12-Aug to 9 Sept

Carmel, Anthony, Anne Margaret and Peggy

*Other dates are available starting 26 Nov. 

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​Let us pray for the sick

June O’Driscol | Harry Burke | Mary F. | David | Peggy H. | Pat V. | Julie H. | Laura F. | Evelyn Farrugia | Sakhile T. | Thelma A. I Peter P | Pavel K. | Tyrone | Faustina S. | Fidelma F. | Benedicte N. | Danielle T. | Rita S. | William S. | Bernard Hetherington

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Let us pray for the departed:

+Michael Allen | +Anna Cecilia Baldan | +Elizabeth Ellen Keeley | +Michael Doherty

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Finances June 2026

Income and endowments .......................... £11404.00

Expenses Total ............................................ £12348.00

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SET UP A REGULAR DONATION

Account Name: Catholic Church Westcliff-on-Sea Our Lady Help of Christians and St Helen

Account Number: 31019228

Branch Sort Code: 401322