Stabat Mater Menevia

Stabat Mater Menevia
We praise you O Lord and we bless you, for by thy Holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world

Friday 31 May 2013

Vigil Latin Mass - Saturday 1st June, month of The Sacred Heart

Menevia's next EF Mass will be on Saturday 1st June at The Sacred Heart, Morriston at 5pm.


A prayer for a crisis - O Sacred Heart
of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee






Corpus Christi in Swansea - "He passed this way"

The Church of the Sacred Heart Morriston.....





"He passed this way"


Photography courtesy of Louise Sharpling


Tuesday 28 May 2013

Corpus Christi Sung Latin Mass at Morriston

A message to the Youth of Swansea – and beyond


Firstly, you are invited to a form of Mass that you have probably not experienced before –  Mass in the Extraordinary Form, a Latin Tridentine Mass as it is sometimes called.

On the actual Feast of Corpus Christi (Thursday 30th May) there will be an EF Mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Morriston, near Swansea  at 7pm – there will also be a procession in honour of the Blessed Sacrament and it would be so very good to have a presence from the Catholic young adults of Swansea.

You may not know very much about the Latin Mass, that doesn’t matter, this is a chance for you to watch, pray and meditate during what has been described as: “The most beautiful thing this side of Heaven”.

Here are a few reasons why the EF Mass is so important:-

  1. Latin is still the universal language of the Church and wherever in the world you attend a Latin Mass it will be exactly the same as the one in your own parish.

  1. Why Latin?

Well, in the early years of Holy Mother Church, Latin became the ‘common’ tongue, more widely used than the Aramaic that Our Lord would have used.

  1. But wasn’t it banned?

Never. In fact, Pope Benedict, in 2007 established that this Mass could be celebrated by a priest anywhere at any time. He also stated, in his Motu Proprio (Google it) that he felt that the Latin Mass would have special appeal to young people and he gave it “Extraordinary” status – here is what the Holy Father said in the document:


  …… "in the meantime it has clearly been demonstrated that young persons too have discovered this liturgical form (the Latin Mass), felt its attraction and found in it a form of encounter with the Mystery of the Most Holy Eucharist, particularly suited to them."


  1. But why go back to the past?

For the very good reason that it links us to the time of Christ and, in a very real sense, to Christ Himself. But, more than that, this Mass is not just a piece of Church history, it is also part of the Church’s future as more and more parishes begin offering it as part of their liturgical programme.

  1. I’ve been told that it’s so quiet

That is true. The Latin Mass allows time for us individually to worship Almighty God, either by joining in silently (Latin Mass booklets are available), or by silent meditation or, indeed, by saying prayers that we know by heart.

  1. Who are we?

We are a group of Catholics of Menevia of all ages, children, young adults, adults and the elderly. We formed ourselves as a confraternity (Confraternity of the Holy Cross) under the leadership of Father Jason Jones whom many of you will know from the Lourdes Annual Pilgrimage.
The Confraternity exists to provide support and information on Latin Masses celebrated throughout South and West Wales.



  1. How to receive Holy Communion

At EF Masses it is essential to observe the special rules that apply; reception of the Host is by kneeling (if you are able) and by mouth.

Please join us at 7pm on Thursday 30th May
– you will be very welcome!


Tuesday 21 May 2013

Two great feasts, two great EF Masses

Thank you St Patrick



Next Sunday, 26th May, the Feast of the Holy Trinity, the Latin Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph's Cathedral Swansea commencing at 12 noon.


And, the following Thursday, 30th May, the Feast of Corpus Christi, there will be 7pm Mass and procession at The Sacred Heart Church, Morriston, Nr Swansea (not the Cathedral) as previously advertised.


Please remind your family and friends about these Masses, and, if you have never attended a Latin Mass before, please remember that you are welcome and that all you have to do is sit, kneel and pray. Easy.

Friday 17 May 2013

The Feast of Pentecost in Menevia - Sunday 19th May



Mass next Sunday will be a Missa Cantata at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Morriston, nr Swansea at 2.30pm (Rosary beforehand).

The Newcastle Emlyn Schola will be singing the Mass, celebrant, Fr Jason Jones.
All are welcome.



Sunday 12 May 2013

The Feast of Pentecost Missa Cantata Sunday 19th May 2.30pm at Sacred Heart, Morriston Please note change of venue and Mass time.

Wednesday 8 May 2013

The Feast of the Ascension



 EF Mass on this great feast will be held at 7pm (6.45pm for Rosary) on Thursday 9th May at The Sacred Heart Church, Morriston, nr Swansea.