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 May 26, 2026
There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with an opportunity for confession on Sunday 31st May 2026 between 9.30am and 10.25am in Blessed Sacrament Church followed by Mass at 10.30am.
By Webmaster May 26, 2026
On 14th June 2026, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Archbishop Mark at the 10.30am mass. There will be tea, coffee and cake after mass in the hall. If you can assist with the provision of cakes, helping on the day with serving tea or coffee, wash up etc please see Marie-Louise Smith who will be coordinating the provision of tea and coffee. There is also a need to have a general clean of the church and hall, church grounds and garden. If you can assist with any of these see Stephen.
By Webmaster May 26, 2026
Dear all, Many thanks to everyone who brought or bought plants at our recent plant sale. We are pleased to say we raised £149.85 for church funds. If possible, please could you return the plastic cell trays. There are also a few plants left in the hall for sale as well as cabbage and leek plants. If you are interested see Stephen.
By Webmaster May 24, 2026
MAY 25th – Mary, Mother of the Church; 26th – St Philip Neri; 27th St Augustine of Canterbury; 28th – Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest; 28th – St Paul IV

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

May 2026

That everyone might have food
Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.


Parish News

Parish News

Our very latest news updates and information about Parish activities.

By Webmaster May 24, 2026
On the 7th June 26 during Sunday morning mass at 10.30am Fr. Clement will undertake First Holy Communion to our Communion class led by Mary Roberts. As is tradition there will be a First Holy Communion breakfast in the hall after mass. If you can contribute to the food required there is a list of what is required in the porch. Please remember all the children in your prayers.
By Webmaster May 24, 2026
MAY 25th – Mary, Mother of the Church; 26th – St Philip Neri; 27th St Augustine of Canterbury; 28th – Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest; 28th – St Paul IV
By Webmaster May 24, 2026
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Gorseinon Parish Hall. Doors open at 1.30pm, film to start at 2pm  Thursday 28th May : Unremarkably stupid robots – opposite of!
By Stephen Nessman May 24, 2026
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 24th May 2026 Blessed Sacrament Robin Jones RIP (DB) St Bride’s Maureen Ashfield RIP 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 May 17, 2026
First Saturday of the month at 11am in the Blessed Sacrament (Gorseinon) parish hall
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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 May 24, 2026
On the 7th June 26 during Sunday morning mass at 10.30am Fr. Clement will undertake First Holy Communion to our Communion class led by Mary Roberts. As is tradition there will be a First Holy Communion breakfast in the hall after mass. If you can contribute to the food required there is a list of what is required in the porch. Please remember all the children in your prayers.
By Webmaster May 24, 2026
MAY 25th – Mary, Mother of the Church; 26th – St Philip Neri; 27th St Augustine of Canterbury; 28th – Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest; 28th – St Paul IV
By Webmaster May 24, 2026
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Gorseinon Parish Hall. Doors open at 1.30pm, film to start at 2pm  Thursday 28th May : Unremarkably stupid robots – opposite of!
By Stephen Nessman May 24, 2026
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 24th May 2026 Blessed Sacrament Robin Jones RIP (DB) St Bride’s Maureen Ashfield RIP 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 May 17, 2026
First Saturday of the month at 11am in the Blessed Sacrament (Gorseinon) parish hall
By Webmaster May 11, 2026
Next Sunday’s Second Collection will be for the 60th World Day of Social Communications. Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Preserving human voices and faces” as the theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communications , set to take place on 17 May 2026 . In a communiqué announcing the theme, the Dicastery for Communication – responsible for the World Day – states that “In today’s communication ecosystems, technology influences interactions more than ever before - from algorithms curating news feeds to AI authoring entire texts and conversations. You can find the full text from Pope Leo HERE
By Stephen Nessman May 10, 2026
Thursday 14th May 26 is the ‘Ascension of the Lord’ and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times as follows:- Wednesday 13th May 26 at 5pm in St. Bride’s Church, Pontarddulais; Thursday 14th May 26 at 9.30am in Blessed Sacrament Church, Gorseinon (in the church not the parish hall).  Please note there will be no 9.30am mass on Wednesday 13th May 26 in St. Bride’s Church.
By Webmaster April 18, 2026
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 Events


By Webmaster May 26, 2026
On 14th June 2026, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Archbishop Mark at the 10.30am mass. There will be tea, coffee and cake after mass in the hall. If you can assist with the provision of cakes, helping on the day with serving tea or coffee, wash up etc please see Marie-Louise Smith who will be coordinating the provision of tea and coffee. There is also a need to have a general clean of the church and hall, church grounds and garden. If you can assist with any of these see Stephen.
By Webmaster May 24, 2026
Friday 24–Monday 27 July 2026 | St Mary’s College, Oscott, Birmingham. WeBelieve Festival brings the Church together in England and Wales. It is an unmissable opportunity to discover the traditions and charisms that flow through the Church, to experience the joy of community, and to encounter personally the Lord Jesus, our salvation. Join us from 24– 27 July 2026 at the historic and beautiful setting of St Mary’s College, Oscott, for a feast of the True, the Good and the Beautiful. Book your tickets at www.webelievefestival.com.
By Webmaster May 24, 2026
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Gorseinon Parish Hall. Doors open at 1.30pm, film to start at 2pm  Thursday 28th May : Unremarkably stupid robots – opposite of!
By Webmaster May 17, 2026
Meet Tuesday at 5pm in the Parish Office.

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