Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Helen Catholic Church
Mass Times and Liturgical Activities
SAINT HELEN'S stands as a beacon of Catholic faith in Westcliff. We are a place of prayer, peace and joy . Our community is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve together. We welcome all Catholics seeking God’s love and our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their heart.
Schedule of Masses
Tuesdays to Fridays*
10.00 AM
On Thursdays,
10.30 - 11.30 AM - Adoration for Vocations (after the Mass)
10.40 - 11.25AM - Confession
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*Recitation of the Holy Rosary at the adoration (small) chapel after the weekday Masses.
Saturdays
12.00 NOON
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11.00 AM - Before the Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Recitation of the Rosary facilitated by the Family of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (FIHM)
11.15 - 11.55 AM - Confession
Sundays
09.30 AM**
11.30 AM
06.00 PM
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**with Children's Liturgy
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On Holy Day of Obligation
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07.00 PM - Second Mass
'Simbang Gabi'
(Evening Novena Masses)
15 - 23 December 2025
Novena Masses
08:00 PM
(except on 21 and 23 December)
21 & 23 December
06:00 PM - Sunday Mass
This is also a Novena Mass.
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(No 08:00 PM Mass)
24 December
06:00 PM - with Children's Liturgy
09:00 PM - Carols before the Mass
10:00 PM - Midnight Mass for Christmas
Note:
There will still be Masses in the morning as usual.
Christmas Day
(Holy Day of Obligation)
and
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
25 December
Thursday
09:30 AM
11:30 AM​
31 December
Wednesday
10:00 AM​​
09:00 PM (Vigil)
1 January 2026
Thursday
10:00 AM
Holy Week Masses and Easter Triduum Schedule
(30 March - 5 April 2026)
29 March - Palm Sunday
09.00 AM*
11.30 AM
06.00 PM
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Blessing of Palms (Church Grounds)
2 April
07.00 PM Maundy Thursday
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (until 11.00 PM)
1 April - Mass of Chrism
No Mass at Saint Helen's
30 March
10.00 AM - Holy Monday
Confessions (after the Mass)
3 April
10.00 AM - Stations of the Cross
03.00 PM - Veneration of the Cross
Reflections on the Seven Last Words (after the Veneration)
31 March
10.00 AM - Holy Tuesday
Confessions After the Mass
4 April
09.00 PM - Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday
5 April
09.30 AM
11.30 AM
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Note:
No 6.00 PM Mass
'Simbang Gabi'
(Evening Novena Masses)
15 - 23 December 2026
Novena Masses
08:00 PM
(except on 20 and 23 December)
20 & 23 December
06:00 PM - Sunday Mass
This is also a Novena Mass.
​
(No 08:00 PM Mass)
24 December
06:00 PM - with Children's Liturgy
09:00 PM - Carols before the Mass
10:00 PM - Midnight Mass for Christmas
Note:
There will still be Masses in the morning as usual.
Christmas Day
(Holy Day of Obligation)
and
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
25 December
Friday
09:30 AM
11:30 AM​
31 December
Thursday
10:00 AM​​
09:00 PM (Vigil)
1 January 2027
Friday
10:00 AM
Mass Intentions
For Any Mass Intentions, please see the priests or call them during office hours
(Tues-Fridays 09:00-01:00 PM) Tel. No.: 01702 342324
Alternatively, Mass Intentions - Envelopes are available
Mass Intentions are published in the parish newsletter (available for collection).
It is also posted via the Parish Website and Social Media.
