Holy Week Services 2026

Stephen Nessman • March 17, 2026

Holy Week Services 2026

Holy Week Services 2026


All Services are in the Blessed Sacrament Church, Gorseinon unless otherwise stated:-


Sunday 29th March:  Passion (Palm) Sunday, 10.30am;                     

 

Monday 30th March: Stations of the Cross, 7.00pm

 

Tuesday 31st March: Chrism Mass at Cardiff Metropolitan  Cathedral, 11.00am

 

Thursday 2nd April: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7.00pm with watching until 9.00pm and Night Prayer at 8.45pm

 

Friday 3rd April: Stations of the Cross, 2.15pm; Passion of the Lord 3.00pm


Saturday 4th April:   Blessing of Easter Breakfast Baskets - 10.00am; The Easter Vigil, 7.30pm

 

Sunday 5th April: Resurrection of the Lord: 8.30am at St. Bride’s Church and 10.30am in Blessed Sacrament Church.  

By Webmaster March 16, 2026
Easter Cards 2026 designed by the Sisters at Holy Cross Abbey Size: A6 10.5cm x 14.8cm. Price: £4 per pack of 5, supplied with white envelopes. Price includes packaging and second class postage UK only. The inside reads: May this Easter bring you peace and happiness Boed i’r Pasg hwn ddwyn ichi dangnefedd a hapusrwydd. To order: Call: 01994 240725 Ext 1 (altar breads answerphone) Email: hcawhitlandshop@gmail.com or go to www.hcawhitland.co.uk. A copy of the cards is available on an A4 sheet in the porch.
By Webmaster March 15, 2026
Clydach Players Passion Play 2026 Local dates as follows:- March 27th - Our Lady Queen of Peace Llanelli (All commence at 7 pm) A great opportunity to see the Passion of Christ being performed on its 40th Anniversary. If you haven’t seen it take this opportunity during lent to see this very dramatic and moving portrayal of the last days of our blessed lord. This year our parishioners Jonathan and James will be joined by Maria and Dominic our altar servers
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 15, 2026
Welsh National Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Dates: 20th - 24th July 2026 . A full religious programme, flights and transfers in France, full board 4* Hotel, as well as insurance and Lourdes Levies are included in the pilgrimage package. Apply & Book Now! Bookings: www.tangney-tours.com/tours-and-pilgrimages/diocese-welsh/ Enquiries: welshnationalpilgrimage@gmail.com
By Webmaster March 15, 2026
Mondays during Lent - Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the church. Sunday 15th March 26 – Exposition before the Blessed Sacrament with Confession before Mass. Commencing at 9.30am until 10.25am. Mass at 10.30am. Sunday 22nd March 26 – Stations of the Cross before Mass. Commencing at 10am. Mass at 10.30am. Saturday 28th March 26 – Holy Rosary Group at 11am in the Parish Hall. Sunday 29th March 26 – Palm Sunday – Commence in the parish hall.
By Webmaster March 15, 2026
17th: St. Patrick, Bishop, Patron of Ireland;  19th: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
By Webmaster March 8, 2026
We have currently collected approximately £2500 toward the full repair of the organ. You will recall that the cost of a full refurbishment of the organ is just over £10,000. If anyone would like to give a donation toward the cost please see Stephen. Also if you made a donation via BACS and did not put organ fund in the reference can you see Stephen so he can identify your amount on the parish bank statement. Many thanks.
By Webmaster March 8, 2026
Fr. Clement is away from Tuesday 24th February 26 until Thursday 12th March 26 . During this time there will be no weekday mass. If a priest is required during this time please contact the parish priest at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Mumbles on 01792 367283.
By Webmaster March 8, 2026
We are still looking for assistance with the Parish Newsletter. This work is all part of keeping the parish running smoothly and as they say ‘Many hands make light work’ . So if you can help in any way please speak to Stephen.
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.