Meet the new Monks: from Downside to Belmont
Webmaster • September 8, 2025
Saturday, September 20th at Belmont Abbey. An opportunity to welcome our new monks. Come & hear the Downside community’s unfolding story and get to know their fresh hopes. The next in our Deanery Horizons of Hope meetings, 10am Coffee for 10.20am start.
Followed by a short book launch!
Sat 27th - St Vincent de Paul Mon 29th - Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Tues 30th - St. Jerome, Weds 1st Oct - St Therese of Lisieux, Thurs 2nd - Guardian Angels, Sat 4th - St. Francis of Assisi.
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 28th September 2025 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
Please join us for tea, coffee and a chat after mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in Gorseinon
Please join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Gorseinon Parish Hall. Doors open at 1.30pm, film to start at 2pm.
We are in need of a volunteer to co-ordinate the parish hall bookings. This entails speaking to potential users of the hall, arranging for the contract to be completed prior to signing by the parish priest and arranging for the hall to be opened and closed before and after use. This is not a time consuming role but vital in terms of parish income. The volunteer will be required from the beginning of September 25. If you are interested speak to Stephen
The Sacrament of Confirmation : If you are in Y9 - Y13 and want to take part in the autumn Confirmation preparation programme starting in October 25, please complete an application form, which can be found in the porch and then speak to Fr Clement/Fr Carlito. Application forms need to be received by the end of September 25 .
St Vincent de Paul (SVP) News The Annual Matthew Mulchay sponsored walk takes place on Sunday 28th September 25 at 2pm from Brangwyn Hall. This is in aid of South Sudan Baby feeding Stations. Donations can be made via the just giving page https:// www.justgiving.com/page/martin-kearns-3? utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL or to Anna Bruty. Thanks to all who bought the Summer raffle tickets. The draw will be made on September 25th 25. Good Luck.
First Holy Communion will commence at the beginning of October 2025. Forms are available in the porch. Please note all candidates need to of 7 years of age to commence the course. Any queries please see Mary Roberts.
We are looking for helpers to pass on our faith to our younger parishoners. The more that can support the lighter the workload. If anyone feels they can support us or wants any information as to what is involved they can contact Andrew Hall 07900400938 or email andrewhardinghall7@gmail.com