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.

Stela Maris

Apostleship of the Sea “Stella Maris” Day of Prayer & Pilgrimage:

Will be on Saturday 25th June 2011.

Christmas Community Concert at Our Lady Star of the Sea

CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY CONCERT:

Very many thanks to all who attended our concert with the Burry Port Male Voice Choir who performed magnificently on the evening. Grateful appreciation also to Lily for her beautiful solo performance of Winter Wonderland, to Philip for his splendid trumpet solo renditions of Panis Angelicus and O Holy Night and to Mark for Taking us on a Journey to the Holy Land. The evening was a wonderful experience and was thoroughly enjoyed by all, parishioners and guests alike.

A special thank you to the organisers of the event, Mark Stephens and Stephen James. Also those who sold and bought tickets and to Netta for the hamper which was raffled. Success was achieved by us all working together. Well done.

A letter will be sent to the Burry Port Male Voice Choir on behalf of the Parish offering our sincere gratitude for their performance at the concert.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Motu Proprio Stealla Maris

Given the recent collection for the Apostleship of the Sea, here is a link (in the Vatican archives) to the 1997 Motu Proprio issued by John Paul II, entitled:

APOSTOLIC LETTER
"MOTU PROPRIO"
STELLA MARIS
ON THE MARITIME APOSTOLATE

Link:
Motu Proprio Stella Maris