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.

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.

Thanks from Down Under

FAMILY TREE:

Mrs. Theresa Dodd from Melbourne is grateful to those parishioners who remember her grandparents. Thank you... for reaching out to help.

If any others do remember Jack and Bertha Mariti, please do contact Fr. Parish Priest. God bless.

Photo Report from the Parish Curry Afternoon

Today's 'Curry Afternoon' was a huge success with people coming from across the Parish, Gorseinon, London and elsewhere.

We had three priests and one Bishop in our humble Church hall!

No doubt a report will be in next week's newsletter re. the number of attendees, money raised etc.

In the meantime here are a few photos to wet your appetite

The hall quickly fills up to overflowing! Once everyone was seated you could barely move.

Father makes an announcement surrounded by his lieutenants, just a few of the ladies wearing saris.

Fr Paul Joseph introduces our new Parish Priest, Fr. Benedict Koledoye, to everyone present.

Our departing Parish Priest, making everyone smile.

Curry is served!

Doris Doreen Mariti of Burry Port

FAMILY TREE:

Mrs. Theresa Dodd from Melbourne requests your generous assistance to trace her family tree. Her mother’s name was Doris Doreen Mariti. She was raised by Jack and Bertha Mariti. She was born in 1917 and was raised in Burry Port. If you did know Doris, kindly contact the Parish Priest.

Parish Curry Afternoon: 23/1/11

CURRY AFTERNOON: As suggested in the Parish Meeting, a CURRY AFTERNOON has been organised. It will be on January 23rd, 2011 from 2pm – 5pm. Fr. Benedict Koledoye will join us.

Mass of Anointing

SVP- MASS OF ANOINTING: The SVP mass of anointing will take place in our church on 30th November at 2pm. All are welcome.

Holy Rosary Month - Ends This Weekend

HOLY ROSARY: October is the month of the Holy Rosary. In order to honour our Blessed Mother, we have been praying the Holy Rosary after the mass at Burry Port, from last Sunday. The solemn conclusion of the Rosary Month will be celebrated on Sunday, 31st October at 5pm.

Young Gardeners

VOLUNTEERS FOR CHURCH GARDEN: The “YOUTH” of the parish spent a day cleaning the garden and planting spring bulbs. They are extending a helping hand to the already existing volunteers to maintain the church premises. On behalf of the parishioners, a big THANKS to them and to all volunteers.

Friends of Fransalians Meeting

FRIENDS OF THE FRANSALIANS: Fr. Thomas would like to meet with all the Friends of the Fransalians after the mass on this Thursday, 4th November, to report on progress with the seminary at Arusha. All are welcome in the hall at Burry Port.

Holy Rosary Month

HOLY ROSARY: October is the month of the Holy Rosary. In order to honour our Blessed Mother, we will have the Holy Rosary soon after the mass at Burry Port, from Sunday 24th to 31st October. The solemn conclusion of the month will be celebrated on Sunday, 31st October at 5pm.

Holy Hour on Thursdays

HOLY HOUR on THURSDAY: At the Parish Meeting on 19th October 2010, it was decided that the Holy Hour will take place on Thursdays from 5.30pm. The Mass will be as usual at 6.30pm.

Parish Meeting: October 19th

PARISH MEETING:

The Parish Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2010, after the evening mass.

The AGENDA would include planning of Christmas Liturgy, Fund-Raising Events for Parish etc.

If you wish to include any other topic for discussion, please do phone the parish office or post through the letter box.

The final agenda will be published next weekend.

Thank you from the Mayor

THANK YOU –

Stephen James would like to express his sincere thanks to all who attended Mass last Sunday to celebrate his Mayoral term of office.

Thank you also to His Lordship, Bishop Mullins, Father Thomas,all the altar servers, the readers and all who helped make the day so memorable.

Mayoral Mass a Huge Success

The Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Burry Port was packed out for the Mayoral Mass to celebrate Stephen James becoming Mayor of Burry Port and Pembrey.

With the Mass officiated by Bishop Mullins and Father Kochalumchuvattil, with four altar servers, and a good representation from the Kidwelly and Burry Port churches, and many local dignitaries and members of the local community, the Eucharistic service went very well.

With the Burry Port Male Voice Choir singing traditional hymns, and local singer Elizabeth Bowen giving a stirring rendition of Ave Maria especially, it was a very moving experience.

After the Mass the celebrants, servers and dignitaries joined our new Mayor for a photo in front of the altar.


Afterwards everyone was invited to an afternoon tea and light buffet at Burry Port Memorial Hall, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all.

So congratulations, from everyone in our parish, to Stephen James on becoming Mayor and the hard working Mary James on becoming the Lady Mayoress.

Mass For New Mayor of Burry Port & Pembrey

CONGRATULATIONS –

Many congratulations to Stephen James who has been elected Mayor of Burry Port and Pembrey for 2010/12. Stephen is the youngest Councillor and only the second Catholic to hold this post.

His Mayoral Mass will be held next Sunday 20th June at 2.30pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Burry Port and all are welcome to attend the Eucharistic Service.

We all wish him a very successful term of office.

New Altar Linen for Burry Port

ALTAR LINEN –

An anonymous gift of a cloth for the Main Altar and also one for the Credence Table have been received at Burry Port, may we offer our sincere thanks to this kind person – “Your reward will be great”.

Bishop Mullins blessed the altar cloth at Mass in Burry Port last Saturday. It was a very moving ceremony, before which he explained the relevance of the cloth and the ceremony itself.

Friday Prayers for Reparation and Atonement

MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOP -

Please gather together as a ‘Family’ on each Friday during the month of May to pray together for Reparation and Atonement at this very difficult time.

Please also pray for our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, whose wise and courageous leadership is so important for the Church at this time.

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Therefore, as requested by the Bishop, on each Friday throughout the month of May at 7.00pm in Burry Port there will be a service of special prayers.

Please make every effort to attend these important services and pray together.

Lenten Mass

LENTEN MASS – Thank you to all who attended the Lenten Mass last Tuesday evening, it was wonderful to see the church full. Thanks also to those who helped prepare the church and to all who helped with the refreshments in the hall after Mass.

Congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS to Jack and Vera Kenny on their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
Father Martin Kenny (Jack’s brother), will be celebrating Mass at 11.00 am on the 20th Feb at Burry Port on this special occasion. Jack and Vera were married at Burry Port Church 50 years ago. May we take this opportunity to wish them many more years of happiness and blessings and to thank them for all the work they do for our parish.
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