Our Candidates - Preparing for the Sacraments

Webmaster • April 27, 2024

As I mentioned at the end of last Sunday’s morning mass, we have much to thank the Lord for in those among us who are preparing to celebrate the sacraments among us. They are signs of the Lord’s love for our community. Therefore, please pray for them:


For the Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion.

Currently, we have Kyan a local student who has been among us for well over a year and he has begun undertaking catechetical formation in preparation for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation.


To be Received into Full Communion with the Catholic Church.

 We have Luke. Luke has been among us now for about a year and is nearing readiness to be received into Full Communion. He will be celebrating the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and participate in Holy Communion for the first time among us, on Pentecost Sunday. He will join the likes of Lori who was received during the Easter Vigil.


The Sacrament of Confirmation

Over the past 6 months or so our young men Emils and Matiss, have been preparing for Confirmation and are now ready. It is hoped that Emils and Matiss will celebrate the Sacrament with Bishop Mark in Llanelli on Saturday 1st June at 11.00 am.


First Holy Communion

Among our younger parishioners we have Dominik, Denzel and Rocco who will be joined by Leonard, Lilly, and Illia in celebrating their First Holy Communion. This special celebration will be on the Feast of Corpus Christi – The Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Sunday 2nd June at the 10.00 am mass.


The Sacrament of Marriage

Although late in the day we congratulate Mary Chidimma who on 6th April married her fiancé Arinze back home in her native Nigeria. Looking ahead in September Lori and Robert will celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony among us.

Parishioners Birthdays

By Webmaster • March 23, 2026
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.

Holy Week Services 2026

By Stephen Nessman • March 23, 2026
Holy Week Services 2026

Parish of Gorseinon 59 Club

By Webmaster • March 22, 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.

Passion Plays

By Webmaster • March 22, 2026
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

Parish Church organ

By Webmaster • March 22, 2026
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.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes

By Webmaster • March 22, 2026
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

Services during Lent 2026

By Webmaster • March 22, 2026
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.

Solemnities, Feasts and Memorials this week

By Webmaster • March 22, 2026
Weds 25th - Annunciation of the Lord

Our Lady's lamp

By Stephen Nessman • March 22, 2026
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

By Webmaster • March 16, 2026
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.