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POPE FRANCIS
We will offer Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis and in thanksgiving for his life and ministry tomorrow, Tuesday 22nd, 10am here in Saint Helen, Caerphilly….
An Invitation to Celebrate Confirmation at St Helen with Archbishop Mark
Our young people have created some special Invitations to their Confirmations on 11th May, 2024. The Candidates for Confirmation continue to prepare this Wednesday evening, 7pm in the hall. We…
A Parish Looking Inward to See Outward
Tell his Disciples: “He is going before you to Galilee”: Always called on, following the risen Christ. In this Easter Season, we continue our synodal journey, seeking together to better discern the…
Parish Lunches
The SVP, supported by other members of the parish, have begun to regularly host a simple lunch of soup, bread and cakes for parishioners and guests. The aim is to…
Pray for Peace
Saint Helen will be open for prayer for peace on Friday 24th November, 6pm – 9pm. Drop in to light a candle of hope against the dark or simply to…
St Helen’s Book Club – A Review of 2023
St Helen’s Book Club has been running since the start of the pandemic and in that time we have read one book each month – we haven’t missed one month…
I, Mona Lisa – July’s book selection
This month our chosen book is I, Mona Lisa, by Natasha Solomons. Our books were chosen by John who, it must be said came up with a cracking selection of…
June 2023 Book Club Selection
Last month we read and reviewed William Boyd’s book, The Romantic which the Guardian calls his “a rambunctious, swashbuckling tale, told with panache by a master storyteller.” I must say…
A Free Film Show at St Helen’s
A free film show to delight us with the beautiful sculptures and stunning architecture of the Basilica of Vezelay, one of the wonders of Medieval building and piety. Monday 21st…
A Synodal Church in our Parish
Led by Jayne McFarlane and Becky Newton, our Synod Reps, we as a Parish submitted our Report in preparation for the International Synod of Bishops next year. As a starting…
St Helen’s, Caerphilly – Synod 2021-22 Parish Report
Shortly before the pandemic the retirement of some members of the ageing Parish Council brought on its closure. In 2021 a ‘Parish development’ group was formed to discern the impact…
Book of the month: The Caliph’s House
Last month our book club members read Dylan Thomas’ masterpiece Under Milk Wood, another book (play, sorry!) which went down well with everyone. This month we are delving into the…
Book of the Month: Under Milk Wood
To begin at the beginning: It is spring, moonless night in the small town, starless and bible-black, the cobble streets silent and the hunched, courters’ and rabbits’ wood limping invisible…
The Easter Triduum
On Holy Saturday, after a day in the tomb with Christ, the Church gathers for the great Easter Vigil and Mass. If you cannot join in, in person or live-stream,…
March Book of the Month – The President is Missing
Last month’s book of the month was Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and we had a very good discussion about the book on Tuesday. This month we have gone for a…