Christmas Fayre 2017

The Parish Christmas Fayre, 2017

Date: Saturday 25th November

Time: 2-4pm

At: Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Burry Port.

Please make a note in your diary and tell family & friends.

Burry Port Summer Fayre

There will be a Summer Fayre from 14.00 to 16.00 on Saturday 17th June in the Parish Hall of Our Lady Star of the Sea.

Forthcoming Social Events & Celebrations

For your diary

Parish Events in March

A belated update...

The St Patrick's Day Mass is now at 10am.

Parish Donations to Llanelli Foodbank

After a very positive response to the idea of supporting the foodbank in Llanelli, the parish will begin collecting items from the weekend of the 1st/2nd of October, 2016.

Boxes will be placed at the back of both churches wherein items may be placed. Please keep to the list republished here as they need long-life items and not perishables.

A rota for the transport of items to Llanelli will shortly be published on the noticeboard of both churches.

At the moment the foodbank is short of biscuits and long life fruit juices.

For any queries please contact Fr Richard on:

burryportstarofthesea@gmail.com   or
01554 832520.

Upcoming Parish Events

Saturday 19th November 2016

Autumn Fayre in the Parish Hall at Burry Port 2pm-4pm.

December 2016

Kidwelly Christmas Raffle

Wednesday 7th December 2016

Christmas Carol Concert at Burry Port, 7pm.

Saturday 31st December 2016

New Year's Eve gathering, Parish Hall Burry Port after 6.30pm Mass.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Sad News: Jack Rees R.I.P.

Some very sad news this evening from Fr. Benedict Koledoye:

"Jack Rees passed on this evening after being fortified with the rites of the Church. His death is our loss but certainly Heaven's gain.

"There will be sacrifice of Holy Mass for the repose of his soul tomorrow [Tuesday] at 8.45am.

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

"Jack's funeral will be announced later by his family."

Summer fayre a Success

SUMMER FAYRE: Many thanks to all who contributed time and resources to make this year’s Summer Fayre a success. A total of £515.00 was raised from the fundraising.

Parish News Update

> FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Preparation for the reception of First Holy Communion, will commence very shortly, please kindly contact/register with the Parish Priest.


> VISIT AND COMMUNION TO SICK AND HOUSEBOUND: Please contact the Parish Priest.


> MAINTENANCE DONATION: A sincere appreciation for your kind and generous donation.


> DIOCESAN YEARBOOK 2012: If you are interested in having a diocesan yearbook for 2012. Please kindly contact the Parish Priest, this will enable us to know how books the parish will place order for.

Parish Summer Fayre: 11th June 2011

SUMMER FAYRE: The Summer Fayre will be on Saturday June 11th at 2:00pm.

Lots of support is needed. Donations for the Tombola stall and cake stall will be very welcome

This Sunday's Journey Through Faith: Confession

OUR JOURNEY THROUGH FAITH: The topic for the week. “The Sacrament of Penance (Confession)”

Time: 5:00pm to be followed by Benediction.

Tea/ Coffee, biscuits will be served at the Hall.

All are encouraged to attend.

Warm Greetings From Kidwelly

KIDWELLY CHURCH HEATING:

The heating system of Kidwelly was installed few weeks ago. The cost of installation was £1,082.00. Many thanks to Kim and the 200 Club who raised £760.00 and £100.00 were raised from St. David’s Day raffle. Very many thanks for your generosity.

Nearly New and Cake Stall: Update

* NEARLY NEW SALE AND CAKE STALL:

Many thanks to the Parish Guild and Parishioners and those who contributed generously. £200.46p was realized. Thanks

Our Journey Through Faith Parish Lectures

OUR JOURNEY THROUGH FAITH:

Begins next Sunday (27-03-11) at exactly 5:30pm, it will be followed by Benediction.

Tea/ Coffee, biscuits will be served at the Hall.

Please avail yourself this opportunity of getting to know more about your faith. REMEMBER you have the duty to invite your friends, to know and appreciate God in the treasures bequeathed to the Church.

“Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God” (Romans 10:17)