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.

Mass Times - No public Masses at Rossett at this time CHURCH CLOSED untill further notice

These are our normal mass times but may vary so please view main mass times HERE

Mon - Wed - Llay 9.30am, Thur - Llay 7.00pm, Fri - Llay 9.30am, Sat - Llay 9.30am & 6.00pm, Sun - Llay 9.30am & Llay 11.00am Eucharist Adoration from 2.00pm to 4.00pm every Wednesday - Llay church open for private prayer every day 9.00am to 5.00pm

Bishop critical of government plan to send

some asylum seekers to Rwanda

Bishop Paul McAleenan, the Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Bishops’ Conference, has commented on the UK government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda: Read More….

Pope modifies the Congregation for the

Doctrine of the Faith

Pope Francis has issued a motu proprio, a personal edict of the pope, entitled Fidem servare to modify the internal structures of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith – separating the doctrinal and disciplinary functions. Each section will have its own secretary and so the Cardinal prefect of the Dicastery will now have two chief deputies. Read more….

Cardinal urges government to ‘expand

sponsorship to all Ukrainian refugees

In a letter sent on behalf of, and signed, by London Church Leaders, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has written to the government to urge “sponsorship criteria be expanded to include all Ukrainian refugees on humanitarian grounds, allowing them to enter the UK as quickly as possible.” Read full letter….

Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal: How you can

help

Like you, CAFOD is deeply disturbed by the ongoing attacks on Ukraine. Read how to help….

Ukrainian Bishop calls on government to

support Ukraine as Russia invades

Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, Eparchial Bishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in the UK, has addressed his community and all people of good will as Russia invades Ukraine. “The day that we have been hoping would never come has arrived. This morning we woke up to hear the news that Russia has unleashed its troops into an invasion of Ukrainian soil as well as firing missiles into Ukrainian territory." Read more….

Guidance for Communal Worship during the

COVID-19 Pandemic

This Guidance is offered to the Dioceses of England and Wales to offer advice for safe communal worship in Catholic churches during the Covid-19 pandemic Guidance from Bishop’s Conference.

Nightingale House Meals Matter

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

Divine Mercy Chaplet

The only chaplet we have that was dictated by Jesus Himself; he gave it to his secretary of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina. The Lord made it clear that the Chaplet was not just for her, but for the whole world. Prayed on ordinary rosary beads, we can pray this chaplet at any time and we can also make a novena of prayer for any intentions. We must not change or add any other wording. Follow this link to the “Divine Mercy Chaplet” Sunday 24 April - Feast of Divine Mercy

Eucharistic Adoration & Private Prayer

Starting 2 March - Wednesday afternoon each week Eucharistic Adoration & Private Prayer at St Francis of Assisi Llay Catholic Church, we will be open for Private Prayer with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 2pm - 4pm. Starting 1 May - Sunday afternoon Eucharistic Adoration 3.00pm - 5.00pm - Starting with Divine Mercy at 3.00pm & Rosary 4.00pm. All Welcome

World Communications Day

Sunday 29 May The title of this year’s message, “Listening with the ear of the heart,” invites us to reflect that listening involves more than simply the sense of hearing. True listening is a foundation of genuine relationships, and is foundational to the relationship between God and humanity. Read More….

Cardinal looks back on the Bishops' visit to

Wales

Cardinal Vincent Nichols spoke to journalists, remotely, about the Bishops' first plenary meeting in Wales for 18 years. The Cardinal, President of the Bishops' Conference, looked back on the five-day meeting and talked about their discussions. Read More….

Re-start of Prego post covid

The St Beuno’s Outreach Team lead us in praying around the themes of next Sunday’s Mass – helping to deepen our prayer life. ALL are welcome – you do not need to have been before. And invite your family members and friends along too, non-Catholic and Catholic alike. All benefit greatly. The next Prego meeting to be held in St Francis of Assisi Hall Llay will be 16 May. These will meet fortnightly on Monday evenings starting at 7.30pm. These are open to anyone from our parish and also from other Churches.