Services during Lent 2026
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.
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.
Led by Rt Rev Peter Brignall – Bishop of Wrexham. Sunday 17 May 1.30 – 5.45. Event includes Confessions, Rosary Procession, Mass, Benediction and Blessing of the Sick. For further information contact Canon Pius Augustine on 01239 612 615.
As mentioned by Betty last Sunday you are invited to grow either vegetable or flower plants ready to plant out. We plan to have a plant sale near the end of May 26 where these can be sold and the proceeds go to the parish.
Did you know the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia sends a free monthly newsletter? Each month you'll find stories from across the Diocese – from over 150 people preparing to enter the Church this Easter, to young people discovering monastic life at Belmont Abbey. Go to Home - Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia to sign up.
20th: St. Beuno, Abbot; 21st: St. Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church; 23rd: St. George, Martyr, Patron of England, St. Adalbert, Bishop and Martyr; 24th: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr.
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 19th April 2026 Blessed Sacrament Int. Wendy Wilcox - Recovery 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
An individual to co-ordinate the Gift Aid Declarations (GAD) for the Parish. This will entail keeping track of the parishioners who Gift Aid their donations in an excel spreadsheet ready for the curial office finance department at the end of the financial year. The work is not time consuming and would probably only take a few hours a month. If you feel able to undertake this role for us please speak too Stephen.
Please join us for tea, coffee and a chat after mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in Gorseinon
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.