Serving the  Catholic parish communities of Gorseinon & Pontarddulais

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, GORSEINON

AND ST. BRIDE'S CHURCH, PONTARDDULAIS


A Parish of the RC Diocese of Menevia

By Webmaster August 17, 2025
The Sacrament of Confirmation If you are in Y9 - Y13 and want to take part in the autumn Confirmation preparation programme starting in October 25, please complete an application form, which can be found in the porch and then speak to Fr Clement/fr Carlito. Application forms need to be received by the end of September 25.
By Webmaster August 17, 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
By Webmaster August 17, 2025
Sat 16th - St. Stephen of Hungary; Mon 18th - St John Eudes. Priest; Wed 20th - St. Bernard. Abbot. Doctor; Thurs 21st - St Pius X. Pope; Fri 22nd - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Sat 23rd - St. Rose of Lima. Virgin
By Webmaster August 17, 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 .

Welcome to our parish


I wish all our visitors to this website, great peace and joy.
I hope you enjoy exploring our site and discovering the varied life of our vibrant parish.
If you would like to join us for the celebration of holy Mass, you will be welcomed with open arms.
So too, if you would like to join in any of our events and meetings, it will be a pleasure to see you.
If there is anything I can do to help or support you, please let me know.
With assurance of my prayers and warmest best wishes,


Fr. J. P. Thomas

Welcome to our Communities



Our community here at The Blessed Sacrament and St. Brides parish wish all our visitors a very warm welcome!
We hope that you enjoy exploring our parish website, and invite you to discover the varied life of our parish communities.


Please join us for the celebration of Holy Mass, where you will be  welcomed and encouraged to share in our collective worship. 

It will be a pleasure to share with you the experience of our faith, and if we can help or support you in any way, please do let us know.


Fr. Clement

Parish Priest


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PARISH LIVESTREAM

  • Weekend Mass

    St. Bride's Church, Pontarddulais: Saturday 5pm


    Blessed Sacrament Church, Gorseinon:

    Sunday 10am.

  • Weekday Mass

    Thursday and Friday in Blessed Sacrament Church at 9.30am and Wednesday in St. Bride's Church at 9.30am.


    All weekday masses from Blessed Sacrament Church are livestreamed. Access to the livestream is a tab on the parish website.


    Please check Newsletter for any mass time change

PARISH LIVESTREAM

Divine Mercy  SOS Chaplet  - join this wonderful initiative - More Here

The Pope's Intention

August 2025

For mutual coexistence
Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious, or ideological reasons.

Parish News

Parish News

Our very latest news updates and information about Parish activities.

By Webmaster August 17, 2025
The Sacrament of Confirmation If you are in Y9 - Y13 and want to take part in the autumn Confirmation preparation programme starting in October 25, please complete an application form, which can be found in the porch and then speak to Fr Clement/fr Carlito. Application forms need to be received by the end of September 25.
By Webmaster August 17, 2025
Due to the impending changes in clergy there will be some changes in Mass times at the above churches. These changes are planned to take place on the first weekend of September 2025:- • Saturday 4pm Sketty • Saturday 6pm Dunvant • Sunday 9.15am Dunvant • Sunday 11.15am Sketty • Monday No Mass • Tuesday 10.am Dunvant • Wednesday 10.am Sketty • Thursday 10.am Dunvant • Friday 10.am Sketty
By Webmaster August 17, 2025
The August edition of the Archdiocesan Newsletter is now available, featuring highlights from across south, west & mid Wales and Herefordshire. This edition includes: • Fr Illtyd Williams' ordination and Canon Michael Flook's Golden Jubilee • Reports from Cardiff's Ecumenical Pilgrimage Walk and Corpus Christi Procession • Details of September clergy moves and upcoming parish events Key upcoming dates: • 17 August: Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Penrhys • 24 August: Pilgrimage to St John Kemble's Grave, Monmouth • 12 September: St Thomas' Church Centenary Mass, Abercynon Subscribe to receive the monthly newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/3xd3smhj
By Webmaster August 17, 2025
Sat 16th - St. Stephen of Hungary; Mon 18th - St John Eudes. Priest; Wed 20th - St. Bernard. Abbot. Doctor; Thurs 21st - St Pius X. Pope; Fri 22nd - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Sat 23rd - St. Rose of Lima. Virgin
By Webmaster August 17, 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 .
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Parish Notices

Important notices and items. These will contain news elements & important requests and parish notices

Divine Mercy SOS Chaplet - A global initiative launched from our home country - Wales - More Here

By Webmaster August 17, 2025
The Sacrament of Confirmation If you are in Y9 - Y13 and want to take part in the autumn Confirmation preparation programme starting in October 25, please complete an application form, which can be found in the porch and then speak to Fr Clement/fr Carlito. Application forms need to be received by the end of September 25.
By Webmaster August 17, 2025
Due to the impending changes in clergy there will be some changes in Mass times at the above churches. These changes are planned to take place on the first weekend of September 2025:- • Saturday 4pm Sketty • Saturday 6pm Dunvant • Sunday 9.15am Dunvant • Sunday 11.15am Sketty • Monday No Mass • Tuesday 10.am Dunvant • Wednesday 10.am Sketty • Thursday 10.am Dunvant • Friday 10.am Sketty
By Webmaster August 17, 2025
The August edition of the Archdiocesan Newsletter is now available, featuring highlights from across south, west & mid Wales and Herefordshire. This edition includes: • Fr Illtyd Williams' ordination and Canon Michael Flook's Golden Jubilee • Reports from Cardiff's Ecumenical Pilgrimage Walk and Corpus Christi Procession • Details of September clergy moves and upcoming parish events Key upcoming dates: • 17 August: Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Penrhys • 24 August: Pilgrimage to St John Kemble's Grave, Monmouth • 12 September: St Thomas' Church Centenary Mass, Abercynon Subscribe to receive the monthly newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/3xd3smhj
By Webmaster August 17, 2025
Sat 16th - St. Stephen of Hungary; Mon 18th - St John Eudes. Priest; Wed 20th - St. Bernard. Abbot. Doctor; Thurs 21st - St Pius X. Pope; Fri 22nd - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Sat 23rd - St. Rose of Lima. Virgin
By Webmaster August 17, 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 .
By Stephen Nessman August 17, 2025
Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 17th August 2025 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
By Webmaster August 10, 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.
By Webmaster August 2, 2025
Meet Tuesday at 5pm in the Parish Office

Parish / Diocesan
 Events


By Webmaster August 17, 2025
The Sacrament of Confirmation If you are in Y9 - Y13 and want to take part in the autumn Confirmation preparation programme starting in October 25, please complete an application form, which can be found in the porch and then speak to Fr Clement/fr Carlito. Application forms need to be received by the end of September 25.
By Webmaster August 17, 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.
By Webmaster August 17, 2025
Due to the impending changes in clergy there will be some changes in Mass times at the above churches. These changes are planned to take place on the first weekend of September 2025:- • Saturday 4pm Sketty • Saturday 6pm Dunvant • Sunday 9.15am Dunvant • Sunday 11.15am Sketty • Monday No Mass • Tuesday 10.am Dunvant • Wednesday 10.am Sketty • Thursday 10.am Dunvant • Friday 10.am Sketty
By Webmaster August 17, 2025
Join us to learn about establishing your own Mothers' Prayers group with the UK national coordinator. Discover how these small, faith-filled groups began under the Holy Spirit's guidance and now flourish in 120 countries. Together we surrender our children and the world's children in prayer to God's love and mercy.  • When & Where : Saturday 13th September, 10am2:30pm All Hallows Church, School Road, Miskin CF72 8PG. Free lunch provided. • Who's Welcome : All mothers, grandmothers, and women with hearts for children • Arranged b y: Nora Woodward and Sister Susan Armond on behalf of the Archdiocese of Cardiff - Menevia. "Stop your crying and wipe away your tears. All that you have done for your children will not go unrewarded; they will return from the enemy's land. There is hope for your future; your children will come back home." - Jeremiah 31:16-17”

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PRAY FOR OUR ARCHBISHOP  - MARK O'TOOLE

As a parish we encourage our community to pray for our shepherd

Diocese News

Global Healing - care for our common home.



A film commissioned by the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales (33 minutes long).