Prayer for the week
Father in heaven, who sent your Son to redeem the world
and will send him again to be our judge: Give us grace so to imitate him in the humility and purity of his first coming
that when he comes again, we may be ready to greet him with joyful love and firm faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
This week at St Helena's
Sunday 8th December 2019
9.30am - Holy Communion
6.00pm - Christingle Service
Thursday
11.00am - Exploring Isaiah (Vicarage)
Sunday 8th December
9.30am - Holy Communion
This week's pew sheet
Human trafficking
Who we are
St
Helena's is an English language church in the centre of Larnaca in
Cyprus.
Since 1907 Christian worship has been offered from our premises.
We are part of the worldwide Anglican communion. Members come from many backgrounds and countries. Our primary work at St Helena's is ministry to English speakers locally.
Our activities
Besides
Sunday services, there are Bible
studies, prayer
times and
pastoral care. Social and
fundraising events take place
through the year.
Weddings
We
provide wedding
preparation and ceremonies for many couples each year, both local and
from
the UK. Our weddings are in the Anglican style,
either at the church or at one of the several local hotels.
The weddings page has
more information.
Funerals
St Helena's can provide a full funeral service for churchgoers
and
non-churghgoers alike. This is part of the pastoral mission
of the church.
Contact us if you would like to know more about St Helena's, or any of our activities.
December 2019 diary dates
Sunday 8th December 6.00pm - Christingle Service
St. Helena’s warmly invites you to our Family Christingle Service.
Tuesday 10th December - 6.00pm
Carol service at the Pervolia charity shop
Thursday 12th December 11.00am-2.00pm Exploring Isaiah in Advent
A time to reflect together on passages from the Book of Isaiah, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.
At St Helena’s Vicarage in Aradippou. All are welcome. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of church.
Tuesday 17th December – 10.00am
Ladies’ Carol Service (men are invited too!)
Sunday 22nd December – 6.00pm
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
24th December – 6.00pm
Family crib service
25th December – 10.00am
Christmas Eucharist service
St
Helena's Church is part of the
Diocese of Cyprus and
the Gulf
The diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf is one of four dioceses in the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East, and includes Cyprus, the Gulf States, Iraq and Yemen. In every part of the diocese, except in Cyprus, the congregations are expatriate, with many Christians from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and the African continent.
You can also visit the Facebook page for Anglican Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf.
Katafiyio Retreat House
This has been a valued place for people to come and spend some time out of regular life, resting and listening to God. The Katafiyio website has more information, if you are interested in visiting.Bible Lands magazine
This magazine about our Province is produced twice a year and gives helpful insights into Anglican churches and ministries in the Middle East. Consider subscribing to The Jerusalem and Middle East Church Association (JMECA) and become a Friend of our Province.
You can request a copy of the magazine from the JMECA website.