The supplement to the Parish Magzine published in 1939 on the 50th anniversary of the church includes a range of historic photographs and information.
Service times for December
Sunday 28 November. First Sunday of Advent
9.30 am. Blessing and Lighting of the Advent Wreath and Solemn Mass
6.00 pm. Deanery Advent Service: From Darkness to Light, Swansea St Mary
Wednesday 1 December
10am Mass
Friday 3 December
Midday. Swansea Sabeel-Kairos Group Wave of Prayer for Peace and Justice in the Holy Land. Swansea St Mary.
Sunday 5 December. Second Sunday of Advent
9.30 am. Lighting of the Advent Wreath and Solemn Mass
Wednesday 8 December. The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
10am Mass
Saturday 11 December. Advent Devotion
Holy Hour
11.00 am–Midday. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
A time of prayer and meditation for healing and peace in the world and in preparation for Christmas, in the sacramental Presence of the Lord. This is a ‘drop in’ time. Please come for as long or short a time as you wish.
Midday. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Sunday 12 December. Third Sunday of Advent
9.30 am. Lighting of the Advent Wreath and Solemn Mass
Monday 13 December
10.00 am. Guild of Prayer: the Rosary
Wednesday 15 December
10.00 am. Mass
Saturday 18 December
10.00 am. A Christmas Happening
Floral decorations, Christmas tree, crib, coffee and mince pies. Come along and help prepare the church building for Christmas.
Sunday 19 December. Fourth Sunday of Advent
9.30 am. Lighting of the Advent Wreath and Solemn Mass
Wednesday 22 December
10.00 am. Mass
Friday 24 December. Christmas Eve
6.00 pm. Carols by candlelight and Benediction
(Because of social distancing, numbers are limited. If you wish to attend this service please contact Keith Rogers by email or telephone
578097.)
Saturday 25 December. The Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Day
9.30 am. Blessing of the Crib and Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Nativity
Sunday 26 December. St Stephen, martyr
9.30 am. Mass
Monday 27 December. St John, evangelist
10.00 am. Mass
Tuesday 28 December. Holy Innocents
10.00 am. Mass
Wednesday 29 December. St Thomas of Canterbury
10.00 am. Mass
Saturday 1 January 2022. Mary, Mother of God (octave day of Christmas)
10.00 am. Mass
Sunday 2 January. The Epiphany of Our Lord
9.30 am. Procession, Prayers at the Crib and Solemn Mass