Livestream Camera - Not Working
Stephen Nessman • September 29, 2023
Livestream Camera at Blessed Sacrament Church, Gorseinon.
Update: 29th September 2023.
Our camera that shows the mass livestream at the Blessed Sacrament Church has developed a fault and is therefore not working due to a router problem with virgin Media. We apologise for this inconvenience and will get back up and running as soon as possible.
Did you know that books for children and teenagers are free from the parish library? All other books are £1 each. If you have any books to spare please bring them along and give them to Mary Roberts.
First Holy Communion classes will begin in September. If your child is aged 7 years or over forms are available in the porch. Completed forms should be given to Mary Roberts.
The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, is a time for reflection on the themes of trust, faith, and leadership. It invites us to recognize and reverence Christ, as Peter did, and to understand who we are becoming because we know Him. The readings from Isaiah and Romans highlight God's choice of leaders and the importance of following Him with trust, even when the path is not clear. The Gospel of Matthew emphasizes the role of Peter as the foundation of the Church and the authority given to him by Jesus. This Sunday encourages us to trust in God's guidance and to be willing to follow Him in our personal and communal lives.
Do you grow vegetables or fruit? Would you sell any excess vegetables/fruit at coffee after mass and the money raised go to the church? If you are interested see Stephen.
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Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 23rd August 2026 Blessed Sacrament Clive Weal RIP (TJ) 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
The annual pilgrimage in honour of St David Lews will take place on 30th August beginning with Evening Prayer and Benediction at St David Lewis Church, Usk at 3.00pm. This will be followed with a walking pilgrimage to the place of execution and then onto the grave of our local martyr at St Mary's Priory Church.
Fatima & First Saturdays Devotion Join parishioners from across the region for a day of faith, prayer, and renewal under Our Lady’s mantle at the upcoming World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) Symposium. Date & Time: Saturday, 21 November 2026 | 09:00 – 18:00 - Venue: The Chapterhouse, Belmont Abbey, Hereford, HR2 9RZ Featured Speakers: Sr Angela de Fátima Coelho (Vice Postulator for the Cause of Beatification and Canonisation of Venerable Sr Lucia de Jesus) Fr Lawrence Lew, OP (General Promoter of The Holy Rosary) The day will include Holy Mass, dedicated times for the Holy Rosary and Fatima prayers, an open Q&A forum, and insightful talks on living the Fatima message and fruitfully meditating on the Rosary mysteries. Attendance is free (bring your own packed lunch). Lunch, dinner, and accommodation can be provided, subject to charge. To Register: Visit https://bit.ly/4uOwAGN . For more details, contact 07788473210 (Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00) or email membership@waf-ew.org.uk
There will be a Tea/Coffee Morning on Friday 14th August in the parish hall between 10.30am and 12pm. Everyone is invited and why not bring a friend. Cake, biscuits and other food will be available. If you would like to assist in organising this event please see Stephen.
The Archdiocese will be taking a group of young adults to the next World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027. Young adults who would like to join are invited to attend the online information webinar on August 2nd at 7pm. A link to register can be found on the poster in the porch.