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!
Please join us for tea, coffee and a chat after mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in Gorseinon
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.
First Saturday of the month at 11am in the Blessed Sacrament (Gorseinon) parish hall
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 26th July 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
Become a Parish Appealer - Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is seeking passionate individuals to help raise awareness and support for persecuted Christians worldwide. As a Parish Appealer, you’ll speak in parishes, share powerful stories, and inspire prayer and action. Flexible roles (volunteer or part-time, with training provided) are available across several dioceses. Find out more or apply: acnuk.org/jobs Contact: alomadorozario@acnuk.org
Diocesan Mission Mass with Missio and the Mill Hill Missionaries. On Saturday 18th July 2026 at 11am in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Church Street, Port Talbot. SA126LE. All welcome.