Cardinal Nichols: Now is the time for the phased reopening of churches

In his homily for Pentecost Sunday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols questions why churches have not been allowed to open for private prayer, especially when car showrooms and outdoor markets can open on Monday 1 June and non-essential shops from 15 June. He specifically asks why churches have been “excluded from this decision?”The opening of churches, even if only for private prayer, helps nurture faith which is a “vital contribution to our common good” the Cardinal says. He goes onto add that faith is a “motivation for the selfless care of the sick and dying” and will help play a key role in the “rebuilding of our society.”Acutely aware of the importance of opening churches safely, the Cardinal stresses that “We are confident that we can do so. We have developed expert guidance. We are ready to follow the Government’s guidelines as soon as they are finalised.”He questions “the risk to a person who sits quietly in a church which is being thoroughly cleaned, properly supervised and in which social distancing is maintained?” Adding that “the benefits of being able to access places of prayer is profound, on individual and family stability and, significantly, on their willingness to help others in their need.”…………To Read full homily please view CBEWC website

Llay - Rossett Parish Wrexham, North Wales

Welcome

Welcome to this Catholic Parish website of Llay (St Francis of Assisi) and Rossett (Christ the King), Wrexham, North Wales We welcome all new members to this Parish community and to this web site with open arms. There is a great family spirit in this parish and I am sure you will find all the support you will need in any matter of concern. Please give our Parish Priest, Canon Bernard Lordan, a call to book baptisms and weddings, and he will be available to you for any spiritual care you need at any time.

News and Events - No Parish Bulletin this week

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Mass Times - No public Masses at this time due to Coronavirus, CHURCH CLOSED

These are our normal mass times but may vary so please view main mass times HERE or Download the latest bulletin Mon - Wed - Llay 9.30am, Thur - Llay 7.00pm, Fri - Rossett 9.30am, Sat - Llay 9.30am & 6.00pm, Sun - Rossett 9.00am & Llay 11.00am Church opening Times - Church closed until further notice - Please see MISSIO Appeal

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) our churches are closed until further notice

Some Useful Information

Contacting the Parish Priest Our Parish Priest can be contacted by telephone on 01978 852297 or email dblordan@gmail.com Parish Office The parish office is closed until further notice. Please note that the parish office email is currently unmanned so emails will be unanswered until further notice. Information About How The Church Is Responding Practically To Coronavirus Can Be Found On the Bishops Conference England and Wales website: www.cbcew.org.uk The information is kept up to date and should be checked regularly. The website contains a wealth of information to help us through this crisis - video messages from Cardinal Nichols; prayers; guidance on the sacraments and much more. You can also sign up for a daily newsletter to help you remain up to date. Holy Mass Live Streaming See this page Support For One Another The parish is both a spiritual and family community. Let us not be too shy to help one another in whatever way we can. Keeping in contact with each other via telephone or skype or other digital platform will mean a great deal to many people. Anyone who has experienced being out of circulation from their normal routine, knows the importance of contact from relatives and/or friends. You can also keep in contact with the parish by using the contact page on this website. Useful Links Wrexham Diocese - www.rcdwxm.org.uk Government – for all your up to date information, Wales - www.gov.wales, UK - www.gov.uk/coronavirus - email service link for update info NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Wrexham Borough Council – wrexham.gov.uk AVOW: Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham -avow.org

Nightingale House Meals Matter

Award winning Caffi Cwtch at Nightingale House are providing meals for collection or to your door delivery service Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm. For more information and pricing please view their website.