This week at St Helena’s
Sunday 3rd July 2022 Sunday’s readings:
9.30am – Holy Communion
Habakkuk 2: 1-4
Psalm 31
Ephesians 2: 19-end
John 20: 24-29
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.
Prayer of the Week
Almighty and eternal God,
who, for the firmer foundation of our faith,
allowed your holy apostle Thomas
to doubt the resurrection of your Son
till word and sight convinced him:
grant to us, who have not seen, that we also may believe
and so confess Christ as our Lord and our God;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.Amen
Support for Ukrainian Refugees
A social event to support Ukrainian refugees was organised by the Ukrainian community of Larnaca and St Helena’s church. It took place on Friday 22 April. For more details and photos, see the St Helena’s news page.
Charity Shop
The Larnaca charity shop opening hours have changed to 9.00am until 12.30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Newsletter
Maggie LeRoy’s latest newsletter is here.
Prayer Guide
You can find the current Diocesan prayer guide here.
SafePass Requirements
The usual requirements to use hand gel entering and leaving the church, wearing a face mask covering nose and mouth, and observing physical distancing, continue to apply. Additionally, in order to come to church each person will need to have with them a SafePass. Each person must carry proof of one of:
A negative PCR or rapid test, taken within the last 72 hours
Vaccination of at least one dose received at least 3 weeks ago
Having contracted coronavirus in the past 6 months.The responsibility for this lies with each person. If the church is subject to a surprise police check, anyone without the one of the three proofs listed above will be responsible for any fine imposed.
A Listening Ear
If you are a Cyprus resident and would like an opportunity to share where you are; how you are in this season, a trained Spiritual Director is available to listen confidentially. Information here.
Safeguarding Mission Statement
St Helena’s Anglican Church makes full commitment to the ongoing welfare and safekeeping of vulnerable children and adults attending this Church at all times.
We undertake the responsibility of all within our Church to protect them as far as is practically possible from abuse of any kind. We will ensure that all proper procedures and guidelines are followed, and that the appropriate person will be assigned to conduct any required investigations. A mentoring system will be in place.
As part of policy and good practice, the following people have been trained to the appropriate level and have been appointed as shown:
Protection Officer (PO): Mrs Marina Peters
Deputy Protection Officer (DPO): Fr Geoff GrahamKatafiyio Retreat HouseLatest information about the retreat house at Katafiyio can be found here.
Anne and Christopher Futcher
We look forward to welcoming you to St. Helena’s
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.