The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Webmaster • January 4, 2026
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is celebrated on Tuesday 6th January 2026 and is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Masses as follows:
Monday 5th January 26, Vigil Mass in St. Bride’s Church, Pontarddulais at 5pm;
Tuesday 6th January 26, Mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Gorseinon at 9.30am.
Please join us for tea, coffee and a chat after mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in Gorseinon
Taking place at St Mary’s Seminary, Oscott and centred on the Eucharist with families in mind, this festival offers a feast of invitation for each step of the faith journey, in a unique experience of the universal Church. For more information, please visit https://www.webelievefestival.com
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Gorseinon Parish Hall. Doors open at 1.30pm, film to start at 2pm
First Saturday of the month at 11am in the Blessed Sacrament (Gorseinon) parish hall
Since 2024 the Diocese Safeguarding Team have been holding a "Safeguarding Café" every month. These dropin sessions allow anyone to pop in and have a chat about administrative matters, concerns, or to simply find out more. This month the team will be holding their Café at The Most Holy Trinity Parish Room, New Street, HR8 2EE from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (May 28th). Why not pop in for a coffee and a chat? The team look forward to seeing you! • June 25th - 11am to 1pm Monmouth, St Mary RC Church, St Mary Street, NP25 3DB • July 23rd - 11am to 1pm New Castle Emlyn, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Hall, Castle Street, SA38 9AF
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 17th May 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
Next Sunday’s Second Collection will be for the 60th World Day of Social Communications. Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Preserving human voices and faces” as the theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communications , set to take place on 17 May 2026 . In a communiqué announcing the theme, the Dicastery for Communication – responsible for the World Day – states that “In today’s communication ecosystems, technology influences interactions more than ever before - from algorithms curating news feeds to AI authoring entire texts and conversations. You can find the full text from Pope Leo HERE
The plant sale mentioned a few weeks ago will be held on Sunday 17th May 26 in the parish hall after 10.30am mass. All those who agreed to provide plants please bring them before mass to the parish hall.
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.