Lenten Reflection - The Eucharist
Stephen Nessman • March 3, 2023
The attached gives a reflection on the Eucharist and is recommended reading during Lent. Click HERE to access the document.
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.
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.
Clydach Players Passion Play 2026 Local dates as follows:- March 27th - Our Lady Queen of Peace Llanelli (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
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.
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
Mondays during Lent - Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the church. Saturday 28th March 26 – Holy Rosary Group at 11am in the Parish Hall. Sunday 29th March 26 – Palm Sunday – Commence in the parish hall.
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 22nd March 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
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.