Jesuit Institute

Stephen Nessman • November 16, 2023

The Jesuit Institute are pleased to announce that booking is now open for our autumn/winter programme of online prayer, workshops and courses.  

Living with the Spirit of the Synod 7th, 11th and 14th November 2023 (runs again in January and July) Over this short online course of two evenings and a full day, we will explore synodal expressions of mission, participation and community through shared experience, prayer, reflection and discussion. We hope that this will help us grow more as pilgrims of love, changed through encounter, listening and discernment.

https://www.jesuit.org.uk/events/living-with-the-spirit-of-the-synod-2


Welcoming the Year of Prayer Wednesday 15th November 2023 19.30–20.45                                                                                                                                                          We will prayerfully welcome in the Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025 with a guided time of prayer around the theme of jubilee and the opportunity to share in small groups.

https://www.jesuit.org.uk/events/welcoming-the-year-of-prayer


Adventure in Prayer Monday 27th November – Friday 1st December 2023 
 Afternoons: 14.00–15.15 OR Evenings: 19.30-20.45                                                                                                                                                                                                              Find a way of praying that works for you and experience the riches of prayer with our online course. Adventure in Prayer will involve being guided in different types of prayer, individual time for prayer and sharing in small groups.

https://www.jesuit.org.uk/events/advent-adventure-in-prayer


Imagine First Wednesday of Each Month, 8pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A guided prayer meditation with the imagination based on themes from the Gospels, the saints and seasons, the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola and even the natural world. Includes optional sharing in small groups.

https://www.jesuit.org.uk/events/imagine-november-3 (no need to book)


https://www.jesuit.org.uk/events/imagine-december-3

 

Vocations Sunday

By Webmaster • April 27, 2026
A Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Mark: Archbishop Mark has written a pastoral letter to the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia, inviting all unmarried men who feel God may be calling them to the priesthood to take a first step in discernment. He invites every unmarried man who is open to this call to join him for Evening Prayer at St David's Cathedral, Cardiff, on Sunday 31st May at 3:30pm, followed by an opportunity to meet with the Archbishop and others exploring the same vocation. To watch Archbishop Mark visit the Archdiocese website here . To register your interest, please email vocations@cardiffmenevia.org .

Parish of Gorseinon 59 Club

By Webmaster • April 26, 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.

Welsh National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Taper, Cardigan

By Webmaster • April 26, 2026
Led by Rt Rev Peter Brignall – Bishop of Wrexham. Sunday 17 May 1.30 – 5.45.  Event includes Confessions, Rosary Procession, Mass, Benediction and Blessing of the Sick. For further information contact Canon Pius Augustine on 01239 612 615.

Grow your Plants

By Webmaster • April 26, 2026
As mentioned by Betty last Sunday you are invited to grow either vegetable or flower plants ready to plant out. We plan to have a plant sale near the end of May 26 where these can be sold and the proceeds go to the parish.

Solemnities, Feasts and Memorials this week

By Webmaster • April 26, 2026
APRIL 28th – St Louis Grignon de Montfort; 29th – St Catherine of Siena; 30th – St Pius V; MAY 1st – St Joseph the Worker

Our Lady's lamp

By Stephen Nessman • April 26, 2026
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 26th 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

Latest Archdiocesan Newsletter Is Out

By Webmaster • April 18, 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.

Help wanted

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.

Scripture Study Group

By Webmaster • April 12, 2026
Meet Tuesday at 5pm in the Parish Office.

Tea and coffee

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