Reflection - The Epiphany

Meet Tuesday at 5pm in the Parish Office.

Please join us for tea, coffee and a chat after mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month in Gorseinon

WHAT IS “PETER’S PENCE”? Below is an excerpt from the Vatican website on Peter’s Pence and how you can help. Peter’s Pence is a DONATION that may be small in amount but has a profound symbolic value. It expresses LOVE AND TRUST in the Holy Father as the successor of Peter. It is a gesture of communion with the Holy Father; It is a concrete way of participating in his mission to bring the Gospel and to spread charity and hope throughout the world; It is a sign of belonging to and of sharing responsibility within the Church. JOIN HIM IN HIS MISSION OF PEACE, HOPE, AND CHARITY The Church has always been able to continue its work thanks, in part, to the generous contributions of countless people. Being grateful for the gift of faith these people have chosen to give something, according to their means. Even today, it remains a tangible expression of belonging to the Church and of participating in the universal mission of the Holy Father as the Successor of Peter. The offerings, freely donated by Catholics throughout the world, as well as by people of good will, constitute an important source of support for the Holy See.

CCO Comes to Cardiff-Menevia This summer, the Archdiocese is partnering with CCO (Catholic Christian Outreach) for a three-week Diocesan Mission across Cardiff-Menevia - running from 19 June to 5 July 2026. Twelve missionaries will be joining us to help us learn a practical approach to evangelisation called Intentional Accompaniment, equipping us to walk with others on their journey of faith. Events are open to all, including Nightfever at Cardiff Cathedral (19 June), a Day of Prayer across the whole Diocese (24 June), a Learn to Pray day at Belmont Abbey (27 June), and a Young Adults Day in Cardiff (5 July). For full details, visit https://rcadc.org/a-mission-for-the-wholediocese-cco-comes-to-cardiff-menevia/ For newsletter queries, please email gorseinon@menevia.org .

Archbishop Mark's June newsletter covers new appointments and canonical installations, vocations news, the upcoming CCO diocesan mission, Emmaus youth and vocations events, the Heart Speaks to Heart study programme, prayers for Canon Jason Jones and those who are ill, and details of several upcoming pilgrimages and events including Sea Sunday, the Welsh National Pilgrimage to Lourdes, the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Italy, and Caritas Day in Bridgend. You can read the newsletter here: https://rcadc.org/archbishop-marks-june-2026-newsletter/

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

Our Lady’s Lamp - Intentions week commencing 28th June 2026 Blessed Sacrament In Thanksgiving (SN) 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

On Sunday, 21 June , we mark the Day for Life under the theme “The Wonder of the Child in the Womb.” The theme also recognises the loss of children who died before birth and the grief of their parents. The bishops’ message and prayers can be found on the Day for Life website: www.dayforlife.org . The second collection will go towards the Day for Life Fund, which distributes grants to organisations that promote respect for life from conception until natural death. You can also donate online via the Day for Life website."