Unveiling of Statue of the Sacred Heart, Burry Port

A refurbished statue of the Sacred Heart was unveiled following Mass, yesterday (the 16th June 2012).

It now accompanies a statue of Our Lady of the Rosary.

In this picture our parish priest Father Benedict Koledoye, joined by the congregation, recites the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

For more pictures and a report of the unveiling please visit our 'Liturgical Events' page.

Holy Week and Easter 2012 at Burry Port and Kidwelly

Timetables for Easter services, Masses, devotions etc. are available in the church foyers.

You can also see the timetable on this site (previous post and until Easter on the Mass Times page).

Easter Services

Please remember your Easter Obligations.

Defend Marriage: Sign the Petition

This is the online petition that the Archbishop of Westminster has asked every Catholic to sign.

Please sign it and ask family members, work colleagues and similar to do so too.

To sign the petition click here.

Over 300,000 people have done so already.

Walk With me booklets

WALK WITH ME: booklets for LENT are available. These are invaluable aid for our Lenten Reflection and Meditation

Our Journey Through Faith

OUR JOURNEY THROUGH FAITH:

The lecture series “Our Journey through Faith” Starts next Sunday (4th March 2012). It is an opportunity for us to learn more about our Faith and expound the treasures of Catholicism. All are welcome to this series.

Next Sunday’s Theme: FAITH. Time 5:30pm.

Cafod Pound for Pound Family Fast Appeal

CAFOD's Lent Family Fast Day falls on Friday 02 March this year, when you (and other members of your family) are asked not only to abstain from meat but also to cut down on food and drink for that day. You are then invited to donate the money saved to CAFOD to help needy people in missionary areas overseas and to provide relief in the form of food and materials following disasters. To make your donation a box marked "CAFOD" will be available in the entrance to the church on Sunday 04 March (following the Family Fast Day on the Friday). Please note that the Government will match pound-for-pound the total amount of money raised for CAFOD in the three-month period between 17 February and 17 May 2012. Thank you for your generosity.

Education Collection

EDUCATION/MENEVIA SCHOOLS COLLECTION:

Retirement collection will be taken next week 11th & 12th of Feb., for Education/Menevia Schools. Thanks for your generosity.

Collections This Year

(1) Education/Menevia Schools Feb 12
(2) HOLY PLACES APRIL 08
(3) PETER’S PENCE JUNE 29
(4) DAY OF LIFE AND APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA(ONE COLLECTION) JULY 08
(5) MISSION SUNDAYAND APF APPEAL OCTOBER 21
(6) MISSIONARY CONGREGATION APPEAL

Please kindly take note of the days, and thank you for your generosity

Parish Outreach

PARISH OUTREACH:

Do you know anyone who lives in the parish and is unable to come to Mass or has lost touch with the Church or feeling isolated? Please kindly pass such information to the Parish Priest.

(Email, phone calls etc, even in confidence).

New Parishioner Seeks Home

Three Bedroom House: A new parishioner is looking for 3 bedroom house, probably with lawns in Burry Port. Please if you come across any, kindly inform the Parish Priest.

Adeste Fideles

Christmas Mass Times, Confessions, Adoration etc.

Burry Port Christian Forum: Carols and Nativity Play

Carol Around the Crib With Lantern Parade @Memorial Gardens on Friday 16th December. Time: 6:30pm. To be followed by Refreshment and Nativity play at Ty Mair, Stepney Road School. (Flyers in the porch)

New Missals Due Soon

NEW SUNDAY AND DAILY MISSAL: Message from CTS- Deliveries for will recommence on the 15th of December. Thank you for your patience.

Parish Christmas Jumble Sale

JUMBLE SALE:

Many thanks to all the parishioners for the successful Christmas fayre, an handsome £412: 42p was raised. May the good Lord bless and reward you.

Parish Outreach

Parish Outreach:

Do you know anyone who lives in the parish and is unable to come to Mass or has lost touch with the Church or feeling isolated? Please kindly pass such information to the Parish Priest. (Email, phone calls etc, even in confidence).

Burry Port's Our Lady of the Rosary Statue

This is the beautiful 'new' statue of Our Lady of the Rosary which was unveiled on the 30th October 2011.

For more photos and a report of the unveiling occasion please see the Liturgical Events tab above.

Our Lady of the Rosary Statue

Sunday was a truly joyous occasion in our Parish, with the unveiling of the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary.

There will be a photo report on the procession, Unveiling and Mass on this Parish Web Site very soon - under the Liturgical Events tab near the top of the home page.

Please tell friends, parishioners, family in other regions etc. to pop by and see the report once it's in place.

Our Lady of the Rosary is sure to bring many graces to our humble parish.

Jumble Sale and Christmas Raffle

* Jumble Sale and Christmas Raffle Draw: The Parish will be organising Jumble Sale on the 12th of November.

* For the Christmas Raffle Draw, I am appealing that parishioners should please donate prizes for the raffle
Please kindly support these two events. It is one of our efforts in supporting the Parish.