20th July - VI Sunday after Pentecost

The Latin Mass for next Sunday will be at 3pm at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Morriston.



                                                                          INTROIT

In Thee O Lord have I hoped, never let me be confounded: 

deliver me in Thy justice, and release me; 

bow down Thy ear to me, make haste to deliver me. Alleluia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c8rXLbHIkg

Palm Sunday's Missa Cantata.....

.....will be for the intentions of all those who have donated to the Chartres Fund, bought mugs or offered up prayers.

Mass today at 3pm - and on Easter Sunday at 3pm

Christ in the tomb - Church of The Sacred Heart, Morriston

 

EF Mass on Sunday 23rd March

Will be at 12 noon at St Joseph's Cathedral, Swansea.

 

Justitiae Domini.....

 

The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts,

and his judgements are sweeter than honey

 and the honey-comb: for thy servant keepeth them.

Psalm 18

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE TO MASS DATES:

SUNDAY 30TH MARCH (MOTHERING SUNDAY) HAS NOW BEEN BROUGHT FORWARD TO SATURDAY 29TH MARCH AT 5PM AT THE SACRED HEART, MORRISTON
THERE WILL NOT BE A SUNDAY EF MASS.

Buy a mug.....for Chartres

Most of you will know that the Confraternity is raising funds to send three or more of our young people on the Chartres Pilgrimage this June.

We have already raised £120 from our fundraising site HERE and this will increase still more over the next few weeks and months, please guide your friends to the site.

And now, we have the Chartres Mug....

Yours for a very modest £10 (available after Mass) or, £14 including packing and postage.

For every mug purchased £6.25 is donated to the Confraternity Chartres fund - all other costs are production or postage.

Buy one or two for yourself or, they would make a fine gift for a friend.

Fundraising for Chartres

This year the Confraternity hopes to be able to assist with the funds necessary for three or more of our young people to take part in the Chartres Pilgrimage.

How wonderful to have the chance of embedding the seed of Faith in a person by aiding them to participate in what must be one of the most deeply spiritual pilgrimages of our times?

To this end we have opened a fundraising page to enable those who wish to make a donation, to do so easily.

There is no pressure to do so, it is a matter for one's private conscience. Contribute if you wish to, but, equally, do not contribute if you do not wish to; there are many financial pressures on all of us at present.

Here is the fundraising site WALES TO CHARTRES

Gaudete Sunday, 15th December

Mass in the Extraordinary Form will be celebrated at 3pm at The Church of the Sacred Heart Morriston.

                                               Drop down dew, ye Heavens from above....


And, Masses for the rest of the month and the Christmas period are as follows:-

• Sunday 22nd December - 12 noon at St Joseph's Cathedral, Swansea
• Christmas Eve 24th December - Midnight Mass at St Therese of Lisieux, Sandfields, Nr Port Talbot
• Sunday 29th December - 3pm at St Benedict's, Sketty
• 31st December (New Year's Eve) - 4pm Low Mass followed by reception and then exposition, Te Deum and Benediction at The Sacred Heart, Morriston
• Saturday 4th January, 5pm Vigil Mass of The Epiphany at The Sacred Heart, Morriston

The Hands of a Priest

A tip of the biretta to Father Marcus Holden....

Thanks to all of our priests in Menevia and remembrance of them in our prayers

The Dedication of St Michael the Archangel

St Michael in the Japanese style*

The Mass in the Extraordinary Form next Sunday (29th September) will be at St Benedict's Church, Sketty, Swansea at 3pm.

It is the feast of the Dedication of St Michael the Archangel and Holy Mother Church, being under attack on all sides, needs his intercession perhaps more now than at any other time in history.

St Michael is, of course, next to Our Lady, the main opponent to Satan and this prayer is the one to pray....

Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio; contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperat illi Deus; supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae coelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo, divina virtute in infernum detrude. Amen

Holy Michael Archangel, defend us in the day of battle, be our safeguard and protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust down into hell Satan and all wicked spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

* From the works of US based artist, Daniel Mitsui. Please remember the Mitsui family in your prayers as they struggle with a serious pregnancy issue.

Daniel's cards, original drawings and limited edition prints may be purchased online and make excellent gifts.

Vigil Mass - Saturday 31st August

Please note, this Latin Mass will be at The Sacred Heart, Morriston, near Swansea at 5pm.

St. Raymond Nonnatus, Patron of Expectant Mothers, Newborn Babies

The saint of the day for 31st August is St. Raymond Nonnatus.

Raymond was born at Portella, Catalonia, Spain in 1204, the son of wealthy parents. He was delivered by caesarean section when his mother died in childbirth. Hence his name non natus(not born). In his childhood, he seemed to find pleasure only in his devotions and serious duties. His father, sensing that Raymond was drawn to religious life, ordered him to manage one of the family farms. Raymond readily obeyed but spent his time with the shepherds and workers, studying and praying until his father abandoned the idea of making his son a worldly success.

Raymond later joined the Mercederians, which was founded by St. Peter Nolasco, who devoted to ransoming Christians captured by the Moors. He succeeded Peter as chief ransomer and went to Algeria to ransom slaves. He remained as hostage for several slaves when his money ran out and was sentenced to be impaled when the governor learned that he had converted several Mohammedans. He escaped the death sentence because of the ransom he would bring, but was forced to run the gauntlet. He was then tortured for continuing his evangelizing activities but was ransomed eight months later by Peter Nolasco.

On his return to Barcelona, he was appointed Cardinal by Pope Gregory IX. He died the following year in 1240 and was canonized in 1657.

Patronage: childbirth; children; expectant mothers; falsely accused people; fever; infants; midwives; newborn babies; obstetricians; pregnant women.

Extract from:Catholic Fire blog

And please pray for peace in Syria and an end, not a beginning, to the bombing...

God of Compassion,

Hear the cries of the people of Syria,

Bring healing to those suffering from the violence,

Bring comfort to those mourning the dead,

Strengthen Syria’s neighbors in their care and welcome for refugees,

Convert the hearts of those who have taken up arms,

And protect those committed to peace.

God of Hope,

Inspire leaders to choose peace over violence and to seek reconciliation with enemies,

Inspire the Church around the world with compassion for the people of Syria,

And give us hope for a future of peace built on justice for all.

We ask this through Jesus Christ,

Prince of Peace and Light of the World,

Amen.

Petition: For the people of Syria, that God may strengthen the resolve of leaders to end the fighting and choose a future of peace.

We pray to the Lord…

Latin Mass in Menevia....

...next Sunday 28th July, will be at St Joseph's Cathedral, Swansea at 12 noon.

GOSPEL

Luke 18:9-14

At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves as just, and despised others. 

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one was a pharisee, and the other a publican. 

The pharisee standing, prayed thus with himself: O God, I give Thee thanks that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers; as also is this publican. 

I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I possess. 

And the publican standing afar off would not so much as lift up his eyes towards heaven, but struck his breast saying: O God, be merciful to me a sinner.

 I say to you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: because every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled: and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Also.....a film to meditate on....The Sacrifice of the Holy Mass

St Lawrence of Brindisi - Saint of the day Sunday 21st July

Please note that the Latin Mass next Sunday will be at 2pm at the Church of The Sacred Heart, Morriston near Swansea (and NOT Clydach).

              

                Litany of St Lawrence of Brindisi

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us! Lord, have mercy on us! Christ hear us.Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us! God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us! God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us! Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us!

Holy Mary, Pray for us. Holy Mother of God, Pray for us. Holy Virgins of virgins, Pray for us. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Pray for us. Faithful son of holy Father Francis, Pray for us.Teacher of humility, Pray for us. Mirror of purity, Pray for us. Champion of monastic poverty, Pray for us. Model of absolute obedience, Pray for us. Victim of unbloody martyrdom, Pray for us. Marvel of fortitude, Pray for us. Paragon of temperance, Pray for us. Master of self-denial, Pray for us. Model of patience, Pray for us. Despiser of the world,Pray for us. Ardent devotee of the host Holy Sacrament, Pray for us. Love-glowing angel at the Altar, Pray for us. Silent adorer of the hidden Saviour, Pray for us. Holy Priest, Pray for us. Childlike client of Our Lady, Pray for us. Temple of virtues, Pray for us. Stalwart defense against all temptations, Pray for us. Golden vessel of heavenly comfort, Pray for us.Celestial messenger, Pray for us. Zealous preacher of the truth, Pray for us. Scourge of heresy, Pray for us. Tireless worker for the salvation of souls, Pray for us. Zealot for conversion of the Jews, Pray for us. Warrior for the Faith, Pray for us. Prudent counselor,Pray for us. Consolation of princes, Pray for us. Joy of kings, Pray for us. Rescuer of many lands and kingdoms, Pray for us. Father of the poor and suffering, Pray for us. Great wonder worker, Pray for us. Servant of God, worthy of all honor, Pray for us. Ornament of the Seraphic Order, Pray for us. Blessed Father, raised to a throne of glory, Pray for us. That we may make thy treasure of poverty our own, Pray for us. That we may persevere in holy obedience to the commandments of God and Holy Church, Pray for us. That, rich in poverty, adorned with chastity, and in holy obedience we may die and enjoy eternal bliss,Pray for us. Wonder worker and holy Father, Lawrence, Pray for us.

Christ Jesus, Who didst choose Thy servant Lawrence for the Apostolic life, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Christ Jesus, Who didst adorn Thy priest Lawrence with seraphic love toward Thee and Thy Virgin Mother, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Christ Jesus, Who didst liberally endow Saint Lawrence with the gift of tears, with the gift of tongues, with ecstasies, with fortitude and wisdom, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Christ Jesus, Who didst give Thy priest Lawrence the grace of wonderful recollection and devotion during the celebration of Mass,Graciously hear us, O Lord. Christ Jesus, Who didst enrich Thy servant Lawrence with the pearl of most high poverty, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Christ Jesus, Who didst honor Thy servant Lawrence with the precious adornment of angelic chastity, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Christ Jesus, Who didst make Thy servant Lawrence mighty in word and work,Graciously hear us, O Lord. Christ Jesus, Who didst distinguish Thy servant Lawrence through numerous cures and miracles, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Christ Jesus, Who didst glorify Thy servant Lawrence by giving him the palm of victory over the enemies of Holy Church, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Christ Jesus, Who didst ordain Thy servant Lawrence to be an angel of peace to all Christendom, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Christ Jesus, Son of God, Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Spare us, O Lord! Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Graciously hear us, O Lord! Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us, O Lord!

Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, O Saint Lawrence: R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray. O God, Who didst grant to Thy Confessor, Lawrence, the spirit of counsel and fortitude that he might accomplish most arduous tasks for Thy Name and the good of souls: grant us that in the same spirit we may know our obligations, and through his intercession fulfill them. Through Christ Our Lord. R. Amen.

The Mass at Aberaeron!

SADLY, THIS MASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE DEATH OF THE PREVIOUS PARISH PRIEST, RIP.

Petition prayer to Our Lady of Mt Carmel
(to be said on three consecutive days)

Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity, Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me here you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (say three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (say three times).
 Amen.

EF Mass next Sunday 14th July....

....the  eighth Sunday after Pentecost will be at the Church of St Therese of Lisieux at Sandfields, near Port Talbot at 5pm.

“Do you realize that Jesus is there
in the tabernacle expressly for you-
for you alone? He burns with the
desire to come into your heart… don’t
listen to the demon, laugh at him, and
go without fear to receive the Jesus of
peace and love…” 

St Therese de Lisieux

My apologies for omitting last week's Mass notice.

Forthcoming Latin Masses in Menevia

Next Saturday (29th June), Feast of Ss Peter & Paul and a Holyday of Obligation

Mass at 12 noon at The Sacred Heart, Morriston, near Swansea

    Petitions to St Peter and St Paul

O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, I choose you this day and forever to be my special patrons and advocates; thee, Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles, because thou art the Rock, upon which Almighty God hath built His Church; thee, Saint Paul, because thou wast fore-chosen by God as the Vessel of election and the Preacher of truth in the whole world.

 Obtain for me, I pray you, lively faith, firm hope, and burning love; complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, attention in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits, I may be able to overcome the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil, and may be made worthy to appear before the chief and eternal Shepherd of souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth for endless ages, to enjoy His presence and love Him forever. Amen. 

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.

V. Thou shalt make them princes over all the earth.
R. They shall be mindful of Thy name, O Lord.


Let us pray:

O God, Whose right hand raised up blessed Peter, when he walked upon the water and began to sink, and thrice delivered his fellow Apostle Paul from the depths of the sea, when he suffered shipwreck: graciously hear us and grant, by the merits of them both, that we also may attain unto everlasting glory.

 Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen 

An indulgence of 500 days

And Mass next Sunday (30th June) will be at 3pm at St Benedict's, Sketty.

Diary note: Mass on Tuesday 16th July (Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel) will be at 6pm at the Church of The Holy Cross, Aberaeron.

An opportunity for fish and chips and honey ice cream afterwards!

Next Sunday is the 5th after Pentecost

And Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form will be at St Joseph's Cathedral, Swansea at 12 noon (many thanks to Fr Michael Burke, celebrant).

Sunday 23rd June.......

                                                  Exaudi Domine

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

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.

This is the image of our queen

May is one of the months dedicated to our blessed mother, Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth.

This is the image of our Queen

Who reigns in Heaven above;

Of her who is the hope of men,

Whom men and angels love!

Most holy Mary!

This homage offered at the feet

Of Mary's image here

To Mary's self at once ascends

Above the starry sphere.

Most holy Mary!

How fair soever be the form

Which here your eyes behold,

Its beauty is by Mary's self

Excell'd a thousandfold.

Most holy Mary!

Sweet are the flow'rets we have culled

This image to adorn;

But sweeter far is Mary's self,

That rose without a thorn!

Most holy Mary!

Please note: Throughout May we will recite the Rosary 15 minutes before the published Mass times.

Masses for May are as follows:-

Saturday 4th May	Sacred Heart, Morriston May Devotions	5pm
Thursday 9th May Ascension	Sacred Heart Morriston	6.45pm Rosary 7pm Mass
Sunday 12th May Sunday after the Ascension	St Therese, Sandfields	5pm
Sunday 19th May Pentecost	St Benedict’s CLYDACH Missa Cantata	2pm
Sunday 26th May Trinity Sunday	Cathedral	12 noon
Thursday 30th May Corpus Christi	Cathedral	6pm Holy Mass and Procession of Blessed Sacrament

Latin Mass on Sunday 14th April

Will be at St Therese de Lisieux, Sandfields, near Port Talbot at 5pm.

                                  Pontifical High Mass - Extraordinary Form

Latin Mass in Clydach

Next Sunday (17th March Passion Sunday) EF Mass will be at St Benedict's Church, Clydach at  2pm.
Confessions will be heard beforehand.


Let us pray that the Conclave will, in the interim, elect a good and strong Pope to lead the Church of Christ.

O God, eternal shepherd, who governs your flock with unfailing care,

grant in your boundless fatherly love, a pastor for your Church

who will please you by his holiness and to us show watchful care.

Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.

Amen.

17th March - Feast of St Patrick of Ireland