SVP News
Webmaster • September 28, 2026
The Annual Sponsored Walk took place on Sunday 13th Sept to raise money for the Ursuline Sisters Mission in Madagascar, feeding and educating abandoned street children. The walk started at the Stella Maris Convent, reached Mumbles and then returned.
Conference Members from the Blessed Sacrament made a Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Taper in Cardigan on Sunday the 20th Sept for Mass and to renew their formal commitment to membership and its spiritual dimension.
Food Parcels will be provided for those in need, please inform a member of the SVP if you know any person in need. Thank you.
Fr Clement is away this coming week so there are NO weekday masses at either church.
On Thursday 19th November, the relics of St Gerard Majella will be at Sacred Heart Church, Morriston (SA6 6HZ) for a 7:30pm Mass, followed by individual or family blessings. St Gerard is the patron of mothers, couples trying to conceive, those looking for work, and making a good confession. See poster for details - all welcome and bring your petitions to this little saint!“
St. Bride’s Church: After 9.30am Mass on 2nd Nov 26 at Rhydgoch Cemetery. Blessed Sacrament Church: After 10.30am Mass on Sunday 8th Nov 26 at Kingsbridge Cemetery.
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) are looking for someone in the parish to coordinate their work in Gorseinon. This will entail organising the White Flower Appeal which is held each January and possibly establishing a group in the parish. If you are interested speak to Stephen or Fr Clement. The following link shows a short video explaining what is entailed. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=spuc+ church+rep
Saturday 12th December 26. A fundraising cabaret. Further details nearer to the time.
What are you doing on Saturday 21st November 26 , between 5pm and 9pm? Well what about coming along to our African Night Celebration? There will be African dishes and treats, Cultural dresses and presentations as well as bingo and a raffle. Tickets are available to purchase from the following people: • Dr Vivian Osuchukwu • Dr Maria Adeboboye The tickets are £8 for adults and £5 for children under 15. Proceeds go to the church. We are also looking for donations for the raffle.
In November we propose to show blockbuster musicals every Thursday. Doors open 1.30pm. All welcome.
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 8th November 2026 Blessed Sacrament Deceased of Nessmann Family 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
St. Bride’s Church: After 9.30am Mass on 2nd Nov 26 at Rhydgoch Cemetery. Blessed Sacrament Church: After 10.30am Mass on Sunday 8th Nov 26 at Kingsbridge Cemetery.
On Tuesday 3rd November after 9.30am mass some parishioners are meeting to undertake a clean up of the parish hall kitchen. If anyone else is free more people would be quite welcome. There will be coffee and cake afterwards.