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.

Diocesan Newsletter June 2026

By Webmaster • June 22, 2026
Archbishop Mark's June newsletter covers new appointments and canonical installations, vocations news, the upcoming CCO diocesan mission, Emmaus youth and vocations events, the Heart Speaks to Heart study programme, prayers for Canon Jason Jones and those who are ill, and details of several upcoming pilgrimages and events including Sea Sunday, the Welsh National Pilgrimage to Lourdes, the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Italy, and Caritas Day in Bridgend. You can read the newsletter here: https://rcadc.org/archbishop-marks-june-2026-newsletter/

Day for Life 21st June 2026

By Webmaster • June 21, 2026
On Sunday, 21 June , we mark the Day for Life under the theme “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www.dayforlife.org . The second collection will go towards the Day for Life Fund, which distributes grants to organisations that promote respect for life from conception until natural death. You can also donate online via the Day for Life website."

A Mission for the Whole Diocese

By Webmaster • June 21, 2026
CCO Comes to Cardiff-Menevia This summer, the Archdiocese is partnering with CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) for a three-week Diocesan Mission across Cardiff-Menevia - running from 19 June to 5 July 2026. Twelve missionaries will be joining us to help us learn a practical approach to evangelisation called Intentional Accompaniment, equipping us to walk with others on their journey of faith. Events are open to all, including Nightfever at Cardiff Cathedral (19 June), a Day of Prayer across the whole Diocese (24 June), a Learn to Pray day at Belmont Abbey (27 June), and a Young Adults Day in Cardiff (5 July). For full details, visit https://rcadc.org/a-mission-for-the-wholediocese-cco-comes-to-cardiff-menevia/ For newsletter queries, please email gorseinon@menevia.org .

Our Lady's lamp

By Stephen Nessman • June 21, 2026
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 21st June 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

Scripture Study Group

By Webmaster • June 13, 2026
Meet Tuesday at 5pm in the Parish Office.

Tea and coffee

By Webmaster • June 13, 2026
Please join us for tea, coffee and a chat after mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in Gorseinon

Intentional Accompaniment Day

By Webmaster • June 13, 2026
Intentional Accompaniment Day, Saturday 20th June | 11am – 4pm | Our Lady of Peace, Llanelli. Sharing our Faith with others is at the heart of being a missionary disciple - something Archbishop Mark has placed at the centre of his vision for the Diocese. CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) missionaries will be on hand to guide you through Intentional Accompaniment - a practical way of walking alongside others on their journey of Faith, helping them towards conversion and supporting them as they grow into missionary disciples themselves. more at the link below. https://rcadc.org/a-mission-for-the-whole-diocese-ccocomes-to-cardiff-menevia/

Parish Film Club

By Webmaster • June 13, 2026
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Gorseinon Parish Hall. Doors open at 1.30pm, film to start at 2pm 

Holy Rosary Group:

By Webmaster • June 13, 2026
First Saturday of the month at 11am in the Blessed Sacrament (Gorseinon) parish hall

First Holy Communion

By Webmaster • June 6, 2026
On the 7th June 26 during Sunday morning mass at 10.30am Fr. Clement will undertake First Holy Communion to our Communion class led by Mary Roberts. As is tradition there will be a First Holy Communion breakfast in the hall after mass. If you can contribute to the food required there is a list of what is required in the porch. Please remember all the children in your prayers.