PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO CALDEY ISLAND – A pilgrimage to Caldey Island has been organised for Saturday 26th June. Please leave your names with Justyn this weekend if you wish to attend.
A 28-seater bus had been booked (there are only a few seats left) and the cost will be £7 per person for transport. The bus will leave the Church at Burry Port at 9.00 am and will be picking up parishioners in Pembrey (Square and Trenel) and Kidwelly Church en-route.
We will celebrate Mass in St David’s Church on Caldey Island at 1.00 pm. The Bus will leave Tenby at 5.30pm.
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Friends of Fransalians Leaflet
FRIENDS OF FRANSALIANS –
A leaflet has be produced with information on Fr Thomas African Mission in Tanzania. Please feel free to take one and have a read and perhaps pass on to friends and relatives. For those who wish to support the project, more information with be made available in the coming weeks, However, if you would like to make an immediate contribution please speak with Fr Thomas. Once again Father Thomas thanks you all for your kind support.
A leaflet has be produced with information on Fr Thomas African Mission in Tanzania. Please feel free to take one and have a read and perhaps pass on to friends and relatives. For those who wish to support the project, more information with be made available in the coming weeks, However, if you would like to make an immediate contribution please speak with Fr Thomas. Once again Father Thomas thanks you all for your kind support.
Fr. Thomas's Leaving Party
As you are probably aware Father Thomas will be leaving our Parish during the early part of July and parishioners feel it would be fitting to have a gathering to thank him for all the good work he has undertaken while looking after us for almost two years.
We have, therefore, made a provisional booking of the hall at Mynydd-y-Garreg for Sunday the 27th June at 12 noon to hold a ‘farewell lunch party’.
There is a list on the notice boards at both churches of various foodstuffs required. If you wish to donate please leave your name alongside the item on the list.
Before Father leaves it would be nice to present him with a gift to remind him of his time at Burry Port and Kidwelly (we know he needs a portable Mass Set for his mission work in Africa). Therefore if you would like to make a donation towards the gift please put this in an envelope and hand it to Stephen or Mark without Father seeing as we hope to keep everything a surprise. THANK YOU ALL.
We have, therefore, made a provisional booking of the hall at Mynydd-y-Garreg for Sunday the 27th June at 12 noon to hold a ‘farewell lunch party’.
There is a list on the notice boards at both churches of various foodstuffs required. If you wish to donate please leave your name alongside the item on the list.
Before Father leaves it would be nice to present him with a gift to remind him of his time at Burry Port and Kidwelly (we know he needs a portable Mass Set for his mission work in Africa). Therefore if you would like to make a donation towards the gift please put this in an envelope and hand it to Stephen or Mark without Father seeing as we hope to keep everything a surprise. THANK YOU ALL.
Monday, 21 June 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
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.
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.
Parish Focuses on South Africa
THANK YOU – to all who attended the meeting with Father regarding his mission in South Africa. The discussion was very helpful and encouraging and more information will be published shortly. Once againg Father Thomas thanks you all.
Caldey Island Pilgrimage - Tickets £7
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO CALDEY ISLAND –
A pilgrimage to Caldey Island has been organised for Saturday 26th June. Please leave your names with Justyn this weekend if you wish to attend.
A 28-seater bus had been booked (there are only a few seats left) and the cost will be £7 per person for transport.
The bus will leave the Church at Burry Port at 9.00 am and will be picking up parishioners in Pembrey (Square and Trenel) and Kidwelly Church en-route.
We are trying to arrange a Mass in Caldey Abbey on the day. Final arrangements will be published next weekend.
A pilgrimage to Caldey Island has been organised for Saturday 26th June. Please leave your names with Justyn this weekend if you wish to attend.
A 28-seater bus had been booked (there are only a few seats left) and the cost will be £7 per person for transport.
The bus will leave the Church at Burry Port at 9.00 am and will be picking up parishioners in Pembrey (Square and Trenel) and Kidwelly Church en-route.
We are trying to arrange a Mass in Caldey Abbey on the day. Final arrangements will be published next weekend.
Friday, 11 June 2010
Friends of Fransalians Meeting
FRIENDS OF FRANSALIANS -
A Meeting has been arranged for Thursday10th June at 7.00pm in the church hall at Burry Port to set up a parish group who are interested in helping out Fr. Thomas for his mission in Tanzania. Those who are interested are most welcome to attend.
A Meeting has been arranged for Thursday10th June at 7.00pm in the church hall at Burry Port to set up a parish group who are interested in helping out Fr. Thomas for his mission in Tanzania. Those who are interested are most welcome to attend.
Bene Merenti to be Awarded to Jack Kenny
SAINT DAVID’S DIOCESAN MEDAL –
The St. David's Diocesan Medal (Bene Merenti) will be awarded to Jack Kenny for his faithful service to God and His Church on Friday 25th June at 7.00pm at Our Lady and St. Cadoc, Kidwelly. The Medal will be presented to Jack by Bishop Thomas Matthew Burns and all parishioners are invited to attend Mass.
The St. David's Diocesan Medal (Bene Merenti) will be awarded to Jack Kenny for his faithful service to God and His Church on Friday 25th June at 7.00pm at Our Lady and St. Cadoc, Kidwelly. The Medal will be presented to Jack by Bishop Thomas Matthew Burns and all parishioners are invited to attend Mass.
Sunday, 30 May 2010
Burry Port Carnival
CARNIVAL – We are hoping to have a stall at Burry Port Carnival on Saturday 3rd July to raise funds for our church. Will be holding a quick meeting on Wednesday 2nd June after Benediction and Rosary in the hall at Burry Port for anyone who is interested in helping in any way.
Parish Pilgrimage to Caldey Island
PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO CALDEY ISLAND –
A pilgrimage to Caldey Island has been tentatively organised for Saturday 26th June. This only gives us three weeks to make arrangements for a coach and possibly a Mass to be celebrated during our visit. Therefore please leave your names with Justyn this weekend if you wish to attend. Further information regarding times and price will be printed next weekend. Those interested are requested to give firm commitments to enable arrangements to be made, kind thanks.
A pilgrimage to Caldey Island has been tentatively organised for Saturday 26th June. This only gives us three weeks to make arrangements for a coach and possibly a Mass to be celebrated during our visit. Therefore please leave your names with Justyn this weekend if you wish to attend. Further information regarding times and price will be printed next weekend. Those interested are requested to give firm commitments to enable arrangements to be made, kind thanks.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
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.
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.
Welcome "Home" Father Thomas!
FATHER THOMAS –
Fr. Thomas sends us his kind regards from India, where he is currently staying with his family. He will return on the 27th May (tomorrow!).
Let us pray for him and his family and that the Lord will bless him with a safe journey back to our parish.
Fr. Thomas sends us his kind regards from India, where he is currently staying with his family. He will return on the 27th May (tomorrow!).
Let us pray for him and his family and that the Lord will bless him with a safe journey back to our parish.
Friday, 14 May 2010
The Return of Fr. Thomas
FATHER THOMAS –
Fr Thomas sends us his kind regards from India, Where he is currently staying with his family.
He will be back on the 27th May.
Let us pray for him and his family and that the Lord will bless him with a safe journey home.
Fr Thomas sends us his kind regards from India, Where he is currently staying with his family.
He will be back on the 27th May.
Let us pray for him and his family and that the Lord will bless him with a safe journey home.
Sister Margaret RIP
Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Sister Margaret who sadly passed away last week.
Her requiem Mass was on Monday in Our Lady Queen of Peace, Llanelli.
Her requiem Mass was on Monday in Our Lady Queen of Peace, Llanelli.
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.
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.
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI
BENEDICT XVI – Please pray for our Holy Father at this trying time. May he be delivered from his enemies.
Red APF Boxes
KIDWELLY – RED APF BOXES – Any parishioners who need to have their boxes emptied please speak to Dominic Conway after Mass. Thank you
Weekly Collection Envelopes
WEEKLY COLLECTION - ENVELOPES – Please find the new boxes of envelopes in the church porch. If you are not on the gift aid list and would like to be added please speak to Maura Jones. Any parishioners who are paying tax can fill in a gift aid form (available from Maura) that enables the parish to claim back the tax paid on their weekly offering. This does not affect your tax payment in any way and can earn a considerable amount of money for our Parish.
Celebratory Mass for Bishop Mullins and Canon Mullins
TUESDAY 27TH APRIL – A Mass was held at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Tuesday 27th April in celebration of Bishop Daniel Mullins and Canon Edmund Mullins Jubilees. His Lordship Bishop Mullins celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination as Bishop on the 1st April and on the 28th May it will be Canon Mullins’ 60th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. May we take this opportunity to congratulate them both and thank them for their long and faithful service to us and Our Lord.
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