Serving the  Catholic parish communities of Gorseinon & Pontarddulais

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, GORSEINON

AND ST. BRIDE'S CHURCH, PONTARDDULAIS


A Parish of the RC Diocese of Cardiff-Menevia

By Webmaster April 13, 2026
An individual to co-ordinate the Gift Aid Declarations (GAD) for the Parish. This will entail keeping track of the parishioners who Gift Aid their donations in an excel spreadsheet ready for the curial office finance department at the end of the financial year. The work is not time consuming and would probably only take a few hours a month. If you feel able to undertake this role for us please speak too Stephen.
By Webmaster April 12, 2026
This is a reminder that the payment for the 59 Club is now due for a further year. Payments should be made by standing order or by Cheque for £48. Cheques being made payable to ‘parish of Gorseinon’. Cash payments are also acceptable. The draw takes place on the first Saturday of the month with the bonus ball from the National Lottery and the winner receives £50. If you want a number speak to Margaret Cleveland or Stephen Nessmann.
By Webmaster April 12, 2026
Fr. Clement mentioned a few weeks ago that he intended mentioning parishioners birthdays each Sunday from April 26. If you wish your birthday mentioned then please put your name and date of birth (not month and year) on the sheet in the back of the church. Please note: The sign up sheet will be available next week.
By Webmaster April 12, 2026
Mon 13th - St Martin I

Welcome to our parish


I wish all our visitors to this website, great peace and joy.
I hope you enjoy exploring our site and discovering the varied life of our vibrant parish.
If you would like to join us for the celebration of holy Mass, you will be welcomed with open arms.
So too, if you would like to join in any of our events and meetings, it will be a pleasure to see you.
If there is anything I can do to help or support you, please let me know.
With assurance of my prayers and warmest best wishes,


Fr. J. P. Thomas

Welcome to our Communities



Our community here at The Blessed Sacrament and St. Brides parish wish all our visitors a very warm welcome!
We hope that you enjoy exploring our parish website, and invite you to discover the varied life of our parish communities.


Please join us for the celebration of Holy Mass, where you will be  welcomed and encouraged to share in our collective worship. 

It will be a pleasure to share with you the experience of our faith, and if we can help or support you in any way, please do let us know.


Fr. Clement

Parish Priest


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PARISH LIVESTREAM

  • Weekend Mass

    St. Bride's Church, Pontarddulais: Saturday 5pm


    Blessed Sacrament Church, Gorseinon:

    Sunday 10am.

  • Weekday Mass

    Thursday and Friday in Blessed Sacrament Church at 9.30am and Wednesday in St. Bride's Church at 9.30am.


    All weekday masses from Blessed Sacrament Church are livestreamed. Access to the livestream is a tab on the parish website.


    Please check Newsletter for any mass time change

PARISH LIVESTREAM

Divine Mercy  SOS Chaplet  - join this wonderful initiative - More Here

The Pope's Intention

April 2026

For priests in crisis
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.

Parish News

Parish News

Our very latest news updates and information about Parish activities.

By Webmaster April 12, 2026
Mon 13th - St Martin I
By Webmaster April 12, 2026
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Gorseinon Parish Hall. Doors open at 1.30pm, film to start at 2pm
By Stephen Nessman April 12, 2026
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 12th April 2026 Blessed Sacrament No Intention St Bride’s No Intention If you wish Our Lady’s Lamp to be lit for a loved one or an intention, please let us know. A donation of £5 is suggested and the candle will be lit all week in the church
By Webmaster March 29, 2026
Did you know the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia sends a free monthly newsletter? Each month you'll find stories from across the Diocese – from over 150 people preparing to enter the Church this Easter, to young people discovering monastic life at Belmont Abbey. Go to Home - Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia to sign up.
By Stephen Nessman March 29, 2026
Holy Week Services 2026
More News

Parish Notices

Important notices and items. These will contain news elements & important requests and parish notices

Divine Mercy SOS Chaplet - A global initiative launched from our home country - Wales - More Here

By Webmaster April 12, 2026
Mon 13th - St Martin I
By Webmaster April 12, 2026
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Gorseinon Parish Hall. Doors open at 1.30pm, film to start at 2pm
By Stephen Nessman April 12, 2026
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 12th April 2026 Blessed Sacrament No Intention St Bride’s No Intention If you wish Our Lady’s Lamp to be lit for a loved one or an intention, please let us know. A donation of £5 is suggested and the candle will be lit all week in the church
By Webmaster March 29, 2026
Did you know the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia sends a free monthly newsletter? Each month you'll find stories from across the Diocese – from over 150 people preparing to enter the Church this Easter, to young people discovering monastic life at Belmont Abbey. Go to Home - Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia to sign up.
By Stephen Nessman March 29, 2026
Holy Week Services 2026
By Webmaster March 15, 2026
An event for Year 8 to Year 13 at Belmont Abbey on March 14th 2026. The day will be an experience of monastic life, an opportunity to pray together during Lent, and a chance to get to know other young Catholics. The day is £15pp. See poster for booking details.
By Webmaster March 8, 2026
The next event run by 'Emmaus Encounter', our ministry to young adults aged 18-30 – is a residential retreat at Belmont Abbey taking place from March 27th to 29th . The retreat costs £150pp, plus a £25 single supplement. The retreat is full board, with a full timetable of activities, including a trip into Hereford on the Saturday to learn about local martyr St John Kemble. See poster in porch for booking details.
By Webmaster February 15, 2026
A day of penance by fasting and abstinence from meat. Is on 18th February 26. Mass times are as follows: St. Bride’s Church at 9.30am; Blessed Sacrament Church at 6.30pm.

Parish / Diocesan
 Events


By Webmaster April 12, 2026
Meet Tuesday at 5pm in the Parish Office.
By Webmaster April 12, 2026
Please join us for tea, coffee and a chat after mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in Gorseinon
By Webmaster April 12, 2026
First Saturday of the month in Swansea Centre, outside St David’s Priory at 1pm.
By Webmaster April 12, 2026
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Gorseinon Parish Hall. Doors open at 1.30pm, film to start at 2pm

More Events

PRAY FOR OUR ARCHBISHOP  - MARK O'TOOLE

As a parish we encourage our community to pray for our shepherd

Diocese News

Global Healing - care for our common home.



A film commissioned by the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales (33 minutes long).