Sunday Mass & Unveiling of Blessed Virgin's Statue 30/10/11

* NOVENA for month of the Holy Rosary will commence this Saturday 22rd October. Rosary will be said at 6:15pm before Mass and before evening Masses for the week.


* The weekend Mass next week at Burry Port will be on Sunday the 30th October 2011 at 10:00am @ Burry Port. There will NOT be Vigil Mass on the 29th. Mass will be preceded by procession and recitation of the Holy Rosary from the Church Hall.


* The Statue of Our Lady of the Rosary will be unveiled after Mass and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be recited.


* Tea, coffee and biscuit after Mass at the Church Hall.

Mass Times and Devotions: Changes

* New Times for Masses and Devotions:

Please Kindly read the newsletter carefully. There are minor changes in the times for Masses and the Devotions.

Votive Lights for All Souls Day

* Dead List and Red Votive Candles for All Souls: Please take an envelope and enclose the names of those you wish to pray for. Masses will be offered for them throughout November. Your donation may be enclosed. PLEASE RETURN THE ENVELOPES BY 30TH OF OCTOBER.

* The Votive Light will be carrying the names of the deceased person(s) we are praying. (Only for All Souls
Day- 2nd of November).

Dead List and Votive Candles for All Souls' Day

Our Lady Queen of Purgatory

* Dead List and Red Votive Candles for All Souls: Please take an envelope and enclose the names of those you wish to pray for. Masses will be offered for them throughout November. Your donation may be enclosed.

PLEASE RETURN THE ENVELOPES BY 30TH OF OCTOBER.

* The Votive Light will be carrying the names of the deceased person(s) we are praying. (Only for All Souls Day- 2nd of November).

* A write-up on the meaning and significance of All Souls Day is available in the church porch please take a copy and read!

New Times for Masses and Devotions

New Times for Masses and Devotions: Please Kindly read the Mass Times page carefully.

There are minor changes in the times for Masses and the Devotions.

Novena Saturday 23/10/11

NOVENA for month of the Holy Rosary will commence on Saturday 23rd October. This is the revised date. Rosary will be said at 6:15pm. Further details next week.

Sunday Morning Mass: 30/10/11

The Mass on the 30th October 2011 will be at 10:00am @ Burry Port

Canon Sylvester O'Donnel's Funeral

TRANSITION OF CANON SYLVESTER O’DONNELL

Canon Sylvester O’Donnell, our Parish Priest of this Parish- 1982-1986. He passed away on the 6th of October, the funeral arrangements is as follow:


Monday 10 October: Reception of body and Evening Prayer – Our Lady of Margam Church, Port Talbot @ 18.30 hrs
Tuesday 11 October: Requiem Mass –St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Swansea @ 11.30 hrs.

New Missals

* NEW SUNDAY AND DAILY MISSAL:

The new translations of Sunday and Daily Missal will be available for sale and general use in November. Details on the notice board or see the Parish Priest.

St Vincent de Paul Charity Walk for Sudan

SVP CHARITY WALK:

The annual Mathew Mulcahy Charity Walk in aid of “Feed My Lambs, Baby Feeding Programme in Sudan” Will take place on 2nd of October 2011. Walkers and Sponsors needed. Please see the notice board for sponsors form.

Notice from Fr Benedict

NEW ACADEMIC YEAR:

The new Academic Session commences on the 26th of September at the University. To ensure the spiritual life of the Parish and set aside time for my studies, it is necessary to rearrange Mass and Service. Consequently, there would be changes in times for Masses and services. I will intimate you with the changes as soon as possible. May I also remind you that occasionally I will be away from the Parish, for short periods. This will be to attend to seminars or conferences associated with my studies. I thank you for your support and understanding.

Guided Tour of Court Farm, Pembrey

GUIDED TOURS OF COURT FARM PEMBREY:

On Sunday 18th and Sunday 25th @2pm & 3:30pm. Please see the notice board for further information.

Webmaster's note: Thomas Cromwell is said to have stayed over at Court Farm when he came to Wales to assess the priories and monasteries, prior to rigging their closure during the Reformation. As such this historic building is of great importance to Catholic history in our parish and beyond.

Newman Association on Gregorian Chant

THE NEWMAN ASSOCIATION (LLANELLI AND DISTRICT CIRCLE):

Lecture on 26th September 2011
Theme: Gregorian Chant and its influence on the origins of Western Music, by Fr. Paul Brophy. Please see the notice board for full information.

New Missal Translation

NEW MISSAL TRANSLATION: Please let each family in the Church take a copy of New Order of Mass Card home. Please study the responses with your family. We shall use the new translation as from next week.

* Order of Mass Booklet is at the porch for sale. £1.50 per copy.

This Week's Reflection

To be traumatized or demoralized should never be our story. Things may happen to bring down our morale but God's power in us can conquer the worst. As a rule of faith, never focus on the rising storm that stands before you; focus on the power of the One who created you. The word of God is full of promises, and they will come to pass in your life. Psalm 121:3-4 says, "God will not allow your foot to slip; your guardian does not sleep. Truly, the guardian of Israel never slumbers nor sleeps."

27th/28th August: Priest Training Fund Collection

PRIEST TRANING FUND:

Collection for Priest Training Fund will be taken on the 27th /28th August. Parishioners on the Gift Aid Scheme will be handed an envelope for this collection next weekend. The Diocese relies on your kind generosity.

Reflection

REFLECTION: We are the fragrance of Christ!

“We are Christ’s fragrance rising up to God, and perceived by those who are saved as well as by those who are lost. To the latter, it smells of death and leads them to death. To others it is the fragrance of life and leads to life” (2nd Corinthians 2: 15-16)

Reception and Funeral of John 'Jack' Rees

TRANSITION: With gratitude to God for a life well spent, I formally announce the passing away of John REES, a devoted and dedicated member of our Parish. His funeral arrangement is as follow:

Monday 25th @ 4:00pm reception of the body into the Church (BP)
Tuesday 26th @ 10:00am Requiem Mass (BP)

The Word of God

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, refuting error, for correcting and training in Christian life. Through Scripture the man of God is made expert and thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2nd Timothy 3:16-17)

* Do we take time to reflect on the word of God?
* Is our Bible a mere decoration on our book shelves?
* Is our Bible a mere book of recording births and deaths in the family?
* Remember, the word of God is a lamp for our steps, just as a bird cannot fly without wings, we cannot be a true Christian with the word of God.

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."