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.

March for Life UK - 6th Sept

By Webmaster • July 28, 2025
March for Life UK takes place on Saturday 6th September in London. . For further information on the coach leaving from St Dyfrig’s, Treforest contact Howard at Howard.bayliss@templebaptist.org.uk; for information about the coach leaving St Alban’s, Cardiff and picking up from Newport, contact Clare on 07983 522 851.

Clergy Move Effective 6th/7th September 2025

By Webmaster • July 28, 2025
Fr Clement Oloruntoba OP from Gorseinon/ Pontarddulais to be in residence at Mumbles  and to retain chaplaincy at Swansea Prison and Singleton Hospital; Fr Carlito Reyes from Sketty to Gorseinon/ Pontarddulais; Fr John Browne to take on pastoral care of Sketty (in addition to Dunvant);

Children’s Liturgy Group at Blessed Sacrament Church

By Webmaster • July 27, 2025
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

Livestreaming Mass

By Webmaster • July 13, 2025
Please note all services in church are livestreamed via our website at www.parishofgorseinon.org. The livestream only shows part of the front two rows of the centre aisles and the altar. If you have any concerns please speak to Fr. Clement or Stephen.

Solemnities, Feasts and Memorials this week

By Webmaster • July 27, 2025
Tues 29th July - Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus; Wed 30th July- St Peter Chrysologus. B ishop. Doctor; Thurs 31st July- St Ignatius of Loyola. Priest. Religious; Fri 1st August- St Alphonsus Liguori. Bishop. Doctor.

New Monthly Diocesan Newsletter

By Webmaster • July 27, 2025
The Archdiocese has launched a new monthly email newsletter, bringing together the latest news, events, and features from across the Diocese and beyond. This month’s edition includes: (1) An update from the first Diocesan Pastoral Council meeting (2) Guidance and support on tackling modern slavery and human trafficking (3) Reflections on the Youth Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi (4) … and much more! To subscribe, visit ( https://rcadc.org/new-diocesannewsletter-launches-on-friday-sign-up-today/ )

Parish website

By Webmaster • July 27, 2025
We have had a website in the parish for a few years now and we will be undertaking a review of the site with the view to making the site easier to move around and find information. If you have any comments or suggestions please let Stephen know or preferably send us an email at gorseinon@menevia.org

Electronic newsletter

By Webmaster • July 27, 2025
In the past we have provided our weekly newsletter by email. We are thinking of re-commencing this service. If you would like to receive a weekly newsletter by email please email the parish on gorseinon@menevia.org to confirm that you would like to be on the mailing list. We hope to commence this service at the beginning of August 25 .

Our Lady's lamp

By Stephen Nessman • July 27, 2025
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 27th July 2025 Blessed Sacrament Int. Wendy Wilcox (MJ) St Bride’s Phillip James Griffiths 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

Donate Blood

By Stephen Nessman • July 18, 2025
Donation Session Monday, 21st July 25 at Gorseinon Institute.