© Llay/Rossett Parish 2019
Llay - Rossett Parish Wrexham, North Wales

Our New Directory and Year Book

2019

Available from the back at £3.50 – a fund of information on the parishes, Dioceses and organisations etc. of the Catholic Church in Wales. Church Cleaners We are in need of a further team to help clean our church in Llay. We are asking for volunteers, male or female, from either Llay or Rossett to help with this task. Please contact the parish office or Canon.

Our next PAC Meeting

Which will also be our AGM – will take place on Monday, September 9th at 7pm at Llay. Please make a note of it. CAFOD Candlelight Funds Celebrate a life and give hope to thousands more. Pick up a leaflet from the back.

Why not sign a “Gift Aid” Form?

If you are a tax payer do, please, sign a “gift-aid” form. This takes only a few moments to do, it costs you nothing, but greatly enhances the value of what you give by allowing the parish to claim back the tax on your donation. Just see the priest if interested. And another reminder please do use your offertory envelopes for your giving!! PAC Minutes The draft minutes of the last meeting of our parish Pastoral Advisory Council (of May 20th 2019), have now been produced and copies are available at the back.

SVP

Our St Vincent de Paul Conference meets this Wednesday (19th June) at 6pm in Llay. Would you like to join or learn more? Speak to one of the members or to Canon.

EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

“Bishops’ Day for Life”

The Scourge of Domestic abuse This Weekend 16th – “Bishops’ Day for Life” This year the Day for Life will focus on all those who are suffering or have survived domestic abuse. It provides an opportunity to pray, reflect and to choose ways in which action, as well as practical and emotional support, can ensure the dignity of human life is upheld at every stage of a person’s life. The proceeds of the Day for Life Collection, which is taken up after all Masses in our parishes, is used for the promotion of the dignity of the human person. The collection of the Day for Life will be used to fund projects that support work in this area by organisations which further this objective. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Please take one of the leaflets at the back TCC Week- 17th to 23rd June There are some TCC Questionnaires at the back, asking “What issues do you think TCC should be working on?” You are invited to make your suggestions.

Our Annual Pilgrimage to St

Winefride’s Well, Holywell – Next

Sunday (23rd)

Procession 2.30pm from St Winefride’s Parish Church. Mass: 3pm in the Shrine grounds. Principal Celebrant and preacher – Bishop Peter. See the notice at the back. Do Come. “Our Common Home”- Mass Lobby, Wednesday 26th June CAFOD’s new campaign is called “Our Common Home”. They plan to take a team of campaigners down to London for a mass lobby of MPs outside Parliament! It’s a great opportunity for all people, old and young, to join fellow Catholics from across Wales and England, to make their voices heard about Climate Change which affects the world’s poorest people. Climate Change is something we can tackle, but we need fast action… Time is Now! Please join CAFOD on our Climate Pilgrimage, as we travel together following the request by Pope Francis to “care for our common home”. Visit cafod.org.uk/climatelobby or call Colette for details 07779 804 242.

Service of Prayer for Christian Unity

This Service, which had to be cancelled in January because of bad weather, has now been re-scheduled for Thursday, 13th June at 7.30pm at St Michael’s (C.in Wales), Llanfynydd, ALL WELCOME. HMP Berwyn Mass is celebrated every Saturday at HMP Berwyn at 10.00am. It is good for the prisoners that local people should also attend. If you would like to attend – or to find out more information – please contact Anne Coleman on 07709914519

“Mission Today”

The Summer 2019 edition of this, the Free magazine “MISSIO” (formerly APF) is now available from the back. Do take a copy and read it. “The Angels” Magazine Some copies of the recent issue of this publication (Vol. 10, Issue 2) are now available from the back at £2.
Quietness (reverence) in church Be silent, be thoughtful, and be reverent, for this is the house of the Lord. Before Mass speak to God. During Mass let God speak to you. After Mass speak to one another, but quietly, without disturbing those who are at prayer – ideally in the porch.

Father’s Day

This Sunday is “Father’s Day”. All fatherhood comes from God. We thank God for the gift of our fathers and pray that God will strengthen them and fill them with His love. Let us show them, today especially, how much we love them. Our Catholic Newspapers and Magazines Do bring some Catholic reading into your home. There are usually some copies of the “Universe” and “The Catholic Herald” for sale at the back – as well as various magazines (some of them free)

Foodbank Donations

Please put them in the box at the rear of the Church. Many thanks. The Foodbank are in need of tin openers; 200ml fruit juice cartons; tinned rice pudding; tinned fruit; deodorant; shampoo and 1litre cartons of fruit juice. Many thanks. Entrance Antiphon At the PAC meeting (of 20th May) it was suggested that the Entrance Antiphon, which is always produced on the Sunday Bulletin, should be read by the Congregation before the first Hymn is sung. Once the entrance bell is sounded one of the Readers can lead the Antiphon, and then the first Hymn will follow. We will start this next weekend (Sat 15th / Sun 16th), and adapt as necessary

St Vincent de Paul Shop, Wrexham

“Volunteers urgently needed for a new SVP shop (Called St Vincent’s) at 11 Hope Street, Wrexham. To find out more please phone 01978 357076 or just pop in to the shop. See the notice at the back Our Annual “Legal Mass” For those working at and involved in the legal profession – lawyers, solicitors, police officers, community workers, probation officers etc., – on this coming Friday 21st June at 7pm in the Cathedral, Wrexham. Followed by a reception in St Mary’s Cathedral hall. See the notice at the back. Do come.

First Penance & First Holy

Communion 2019

Preparation class at Llay this coming Saturday (15th June), 11 to 12 noon. Children with parents or guardians. Do be there - and on time. Parish First Holy communion 2019 Today we rejoice with our six little children who will be receiving their Lord in Holy Communion for the first time at our 11am Mass. We pray that they and their families will be filled with every grace and blessing at this celebration which marks such an important step in the spiritual journey of our young people. Let us all pray for them and with them – and with all our hearts

Give Blood

This Thursday (20th) at the Royal British Legion in Llay, 2pm to 4.00pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

We Remember in our prayers

Those whose anniversaries occur this week 17th Michael Howlett, Peter Zolman 18th Michael Perrick, John Pays, Moira (Moya) Thompson 19th Norma Pieraccini 20th Mary Holden, James (Jim) O’Connor, Margaret Thompson May they rest in peace and rise in Glory

The Most Holy Trinity

(Solemnity)

Saturday: 15 June 6.00pm (St Francis of Assisi) Idris Roberts & Jack Jones RIP Sunday: 16 June 9.00am (Christ the King) for the parishioners 11.00am (St Francis of Assisi) For the First Holy Communion children and their families
Saturday 22 June Sts John Fisher & Thomas More 9.30am (St Francis of Assisi) Fr Jerome Kiely Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Holy Mass, Exposition (time for Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession – from 10.10am) & Benediction

The Most Holy Body &

Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

(Solemnity)

Saturday: 22 June 6.00pm (St Francis of Assisi) Sunday: 23 June 9.00am (Christ the King) 11.00am (St Francis of Assisi)
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time 9.30am (St Francis of Assisi) Sr Angela Cronin’s well being Tue - Weekday in Ordinary Time 9.30am (St Francis of Assisi) Moira Thompson RIP Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time No Parish Mass 11.00am Cathedral - Year 6 leavers’ Mass 7.00pm - Silent Hour of Prayer (Adoration) Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time 7.00pm (St Francis of Assisi) Private intentions Fri - St Aloysius Gonzaga 9.30am (Christ the King) Christina & John German RIP

Mass Times

Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for June May priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves to an active solidarity with the poorest. The “Link”: Latest edition of this, our Free Diocesan Newsletter, is now in the porch. Do take a copy.
Latest Bulletin to Download
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2018
Llay/Rossett Parish Wrexham, North Wales

Mass Times

Latest Bulletin to Download
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for June May priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves to an active solidarity with the poorest. The “Link”: Latest edition of this, our Free Diocesan Newsletter, is now in the porch. Do take a copy.

We Remember in our prayers

Those whose anniversaries occur this week 17th Michael Howlett, Peter Zolman 18th Michael Perrick, John Pays, Moira (Moya) Thompson 19th Norma Pieraccini 20th Mary Holden, James (Jim) O’Connor, Margaret Thompson May they rest in peace and rise in Glory
Quietness (reverence) in church Be silent, be thoughtful, and be reverent, for this is the house of the Lord. Before Mass speak to God. During Mass let God speak to you. After Mass speak to one another, but quietly, without disturbing those who are at prayer – ideally in the porch.

Father’s Day

This Sunday is “Father’s Day”. All fatherhood comes from God. We thank God for the gift of our fathers and pray that God will strengthen them and fill them with His love. Let us show them, today especially, how much we love them. Our Catholic Newspapers and Magazines Do bring some Catholic reading into your home. There are usually some copies of the “Universe” and “The Catholic Herald” for sale at the back – as well as various magazines (some of them free)

Foodbank Donations

Please put them in the box at the rear of the Church. Many thanks. The Foodbank are in need of tin openers; 200ml fruit juice cartons; tinned rice pudding; tinned fruit; deodorant; shampoo and 1litre cartons of fruit juice. Many thanks. Entrance Antiphon At the PAC meeting (of 20th May) it was suggested that the Entrance Antiphon, which is always produced on the Sunday Bulletin, should be read by the Congregation before the first Hymn is sung. Once the entrance bell is sounded one of the Readers can lead the Antiphon, and then the first Hymn will follow. We will start this next weekend (Sat 15th / Sun 16th), and adapt as necessary

St Vincent de Paul Shop, Wrexham

“Volunteers urgently needed for a new SVP shop (Called St Vincent’s) at 11 Hope Street, Wrexham. To find out more please phone 01978 357076 or just pop in to the shop. See the notice at the back Our Annual “Legal Mass” For those working at and involved in the legal profession – lawyers, solicitors, police officers, community workers, probation officers etc., – on this coming Friday 21st June at 7pm in the Cathedral, Wrexham. Followed by a reception in St Mary’s Cathedral hall. See the notice at the back. Do come.

First Penance & First Holy Communion

2019

Preparation class at Llay this coming Saturday (15th June), 11 to 12 noon. Children with parents or guardians. Do be there - and on time. Parish First Holy communion 2019 Today we rejoice with our six little children who will be receiving their Lord in Holy Communion for the first time at our 11am Mass. We pray that they and their families will be filled with every grace and blessing at this celebration which marks such an important step in the spiritual journey of our young people. Let us all pray for them and with them – and with all our hearts

Give Blood

This Thursday (20th) at the Royal British Legion in Llay, 2pm to 4.00pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Our New Directory and Year Book 2019

Available from the back at £3.50 – a fund of information on the parishes, Dioceses and organisations etc. of the Catholic Church in Wales. Church Cleaners We are in need of a further team to help clean our church in Llay. We are asking for volunteers, male or female, from either Llay or Rossett to help with this task. Please contact the parish office or Canon.

Our next PAC Meeting

Which will also be our AGM – will take place on Monday, September 9th at 7pm at Llay. Please make a note of it. CAFOD Candlelight Funds Celebrate a life and give hope to thousands more. Pick up a leaflet from the back.

Why not sign a “Gift Aid” Form?

If you are a tax payer do, please, sign a “gift-aid” form. This takes only a few moments to do, it costs you nothing, but greatly enhances the value of what you give by allowing the parish to claim back the tax on your donation. Just see the priest if interested. And another reminder please do use your offertory envelopes for your giving!! PAC Minutes The draft minutes of the last meeting of our parish Pastoral Advisory Council (of May 20th 2019), have now been produced and copies are available at the back.

SVP

Our St Vincent de Paul Conference meets this Wednesday (19th June) at 6pm in Llay. Would you like to join or learn more? Speak to one of the members or to Canon.

EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

“Bishops’ Day for Life”

The Scourge of Domestic abuse This Weekend 16th – “Bishops’ Day for Life” This year the Day for Life will focus on all those who are suffering or have survived domestic abuse. It provides an opportunity to pray, reflect and to choose ways in which action, as well as practical and emotional support, can ensure the dignity of human life is upheld at every stage of a person’s life. The proceeds of the Day for Life Collection, which is taken up after all Masses in our parishes, is used for the promotion of the dignity of the human person. The collection of the Day for Life will be used to fund projects that support work in this area by organisations which further this objective. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Please take one of the leaflets at the back TCC Week- 17th to 23rd June There are some TCC Questionnaires at the back, asking “What issues do you think TCC should be working on?” You are invited to make your suggestions.

Our Annual Pilgrimage to St Winefride’s

Well, Holywell – Next Sunday (23rd)

Procession 2.30pm from St Winefride’s Parish Church. Mass: 3pm in the Shrine grounds. Principal Celebrant and preacher – Bishop Peter. See the notice at the back. Do Come. “Our Common Home”- Mass Lobby, Wednesday 26th June CAFOD’s new campaign is called “Our Common Home”. They plan to take a team of campaigners down to London for a mass lobby of MPs outside Parliament! It’s a great opportunity for all people, old and young, to join fellow Catholics from across Wales and England, to make their voices heard about Climate Change which affects the world’s poorest people. Climate Change is something we can tackle, but we need fast action… Time is Now! Please join CAFOD on our Climate Pilgrimage, as we travel together following the request by Pope Francis to “care for our common home”. Visit cafod.org.uk/climatelobby or call Colette for details 07779 804 242.

Service of Prayer for Christian Unity

This Service, which had to be cancelled in January because of bad weather, has now been re-scheduled for Thursday, 13th June at 7.30pm at St Michael’s (C.in Wales), Llanfynydd, ALL WELCOME. HMP Berwyn Mass is celebrated every Saturday at HMP Berwyn at 10.00am. It is good for the prisoners that local people should also attend. If you would like to attend – or to find out more information – please contact Anne Coleman on 07709914519

“Mission Today”

The Summer 2019 edition of this, the Free magazine “MISSIO” (formerly APF) is now available from the back. Do take a copy and read it. “The Angels” Magazine Some copies of the recent issue of this publication (Vol. 10, Issue 2) are now available from the back at £2.

The Most Holy Trinity

(Solemnity)

Saturday: 15 June 6.00pm (St Francis of Assisi) Idris Roberts & Jack Jones RIP Sunday: 16 June 9.00am (Christ the King) for the parishioners 11.00am (St Francis of Assisi) For the First Holy Communion children and their families
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time 9.30am (St Francis of Assisi) Sr Angela Cronin’s well being Tue - Weekday in Ordinary Time 9.30am (St Francis of Assisi) Moira Thompson RIP Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time No Parish Mass 11.00am Cathedral - Year 6 leavers’ Mass 7.00pm - Silent Hour of Prayer (Adoration) Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time 7.00pm (St Francis of Assisi) Private intentions Fri - St Aloysius Gonzaga 9.30am (Christ the King) Christina & John German RIP
Saturday 22 June Sts John Fisher & Thomas More 9.30am (St Francis of Assisi) Fr Jerome Kiely Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Holy Mass, Exposition (time for Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession – from 10.10am) & Benediction

The Most Holy Body &

Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

(Solemnity)

Saturday: 22 June 6.00pm (St Francis of Assisi) Sunday: 23 June 9.00am (Christ the King) 11.00am (St Francis of Assisi)
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2018
Llay/Rossett Parish Wrexham, North Wales

Mass Times

Latest Bulletin to Download
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for June May priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves to an active solidarity with the poorest. The “Link”: Latest edition of this, our Free Diocesan Newsletter, is now in the porch. Do take a copy.

We Remember in our prayers

Those whose anniversaries occur this week 17th Michael Howlett, Peter Zolman 18th Michael Perrick, John Pays, Moira (Moya) Thompson 19th Norma Pieraccini 20th Mary Holden, James (Jim) O’Connor, Margaret Thompson May they rest in peace and rise in Glory
Quietness (reverence) in church Be silent, be thoughtful, and be reverent, for this is the house of the Lord. Before Mass speak to God. During Mass let God speak to you. After Mass speak to one another, but quietly, without disturbing those who are at prayer – ideally in the porch.

Father’s Day

This Sunday is “Father’s Day”. All fatherhood comes from God. We thank God for the gift of our fathers and pray that God will strengthen them and fill them with His love. Let us show them, today especially, how much we love them. Our Catholic Newspapers and Magazines Do bring some Catholic reading into your home. There are usually some copies of the “Universe” and “The Catholic Herald” for sale at the back – as well as various magazines (some of them free)

Foodbank Donations

Please put them in the box at the rear of the Church. Many thanks. The Foodbank are in need of tin openers; 200ml fruit juice cartons; tinned rice pudding; tinned fruit; deodorant; shampoo and 1litre cartons of fruit juice. Many thanks. Entrance Antiphon At the PAC meeting (of 20th May) it was suggested that the Entrance Antiphon, which is always produced on the Sunday Bulletin, should be read by the Congregation before the first Hymn is sung. Once the entrance bell is sounded one of the Readers can lead the Antiphon, and then the first Hymn will follow. We will start this next weekend (Sat 15th / Sun 16th), and adapt as necessary

St Vincent de Paul Shop, Wrexham

“Volunteers urgently needed for a new SVP shop (Called St Vincent’s) at 11 Hope Street, Wrexham. To find out more please phone 01978 357076 or just pop in to the shop. See the notice at the back Our Annual “Legal Mass” For those working at and involved in the legal profession – lawyers, solicitors, police officers, community workers, probation officers etc., – on this coming Friday 21st June at 7pm in the Cathedral, Wrexham. Followed by a reception in St Mary’s Cathedral hall. See the notice at the back. Do come.

First Penance & First Holy Communion

2019

Preparation class at Llay this coming Saturday (15th June), 11 to 12 noon. Children with parents or guardians. Do be there - and on time. Parish First Holy communion 2019 Today we rejoice with our six little children who will be receiving their Lord in Holy Communion for the first time at our 11am Mass. We pray that they and their families will be filled with every grace and blessing at this celebration which marks such an important step in the spiritual journey of our young people. Let us all pray for them and with them – and with all our hearts

Give Blood

This Thursday (20th) at the Royal British Legion in Llay, 2pm to 4.00pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

“Bishops’ Day for Life”

The Scourge of Domestic abuse This Weekend 16th – “Bishops’ Day for Life” This year the Day for Life will focus on all those who are suffering or have survived domestic abuse. It provides an opportunity to pray, reflect and to choose ways in which action, as well as practical and emotional support, can ensure the dignity of human life is upheld at every stage of a person’s life. The proceeds of the Day for Life Collection, which is taken up after all Masses in our parishes, is used for the promotion of the dignity of the human person. The collection of the Day for Life will be used to fund projects that support work in this area by organisations which further this objective. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Please take one of the leaflets at the back TCC Week- 17th to 23rd June There are some TCC Questionnaires at the back, asking “What issues do you think TCC should be working on?” You are invited to make your suggestions.

Our Annual Pilgrimage to St Winefride’s

Well, Holywell – Next Sunday (23rd)

Procession 2.30pm from St Winefride’s Parish Church. Mass: 3pm in the Shrine grounds. Principal Celebrant and preacher – Bishop Peter. See the notice at the back. Do Come. “Our Common Home”- Mass Lobby, Wednesday 26th June CAFOD’s new campaign is called “Our Common Home”. They plan to take a team of campaigners down to London for a mass lobby of MPs outside Parliament! It’s a great opportunity for all people, old and young, to join fellow Catholics from across Wales and England, to make their voices heard about Climate Change which affects the world’s poorest people. Climate Change is something we can tackle, but we need fast action… Time is Now! Please join CAFOD on our Climate Pilgrimage, as we travel together following the request by Pope Francis to “care for our common home”. Visit cafod.org.uk/climatelobby or call Colette for details 07779 804 242.

Service of Prayer for Christian Unity

This Service, which had to be cancelled in January because of bad weather, has now been re-scheduled for Thursday, 13th June at 7.30pm at St Michael’s (C.in Wales), Llanfynydd, ALL WELCOME. HMP Berwyn Mass is celebrated every Saturday at HMP Berwyn at 10.00am. It is good for the prisoners that local people should also attend. If you would like to attend – or to find out more information – please contact Anne Coleman on 07709914519

“Mission Today”

The Summer 2019 edition of this, the Free magazine “MISSIO” (formerly APF) is now available from the back. Do take a copy and read it. “The Angels” Magazine Some copies of the recent issue of this publication (Vol. 10, Issue 2) are now available from the back at £2.

Our New Directory and Year Book 2019

Available from the back at £3.50 – a fund of information on the parishes, Dioceses and organisations etc. of the Catholic Church in Wales. Church Cleaners We are in need of a further team to help clean our church in Llay. We are asking for volunteers, male or female, from either Llay or Rossett to help with this task. Please contact the parish office or Canon.

Our next PAC Meeting

Which will also be our AGM – will take place on Monday, September 9th at 7pm at Llay. Please make a note of it. CAFOD Candlelight Funds Celebrate a life and give hope to thousands more. Pick up a leaflet from the back.

Why not sign a “Gift Aid” Form?

If you are a tax payer do, please, sign a “gift-aid” form. This takes only a few moments to do, it costs you nothing, but greatly enhances the value of what you give by allowing the parish to claim back the tax on your donation. Just see the priest if interested. And another reminder please do use your offertory envelopes for your giving!! PAC Minutes The draft minutes of the last meeting of our parish Pastoral Advisory Council (of May 20th 2019), have now been produced and copies are available at the back.

SVP

Our St Vincent de Paul Conference meets this Wednesday (19th June) at 6pm in Llay. Would you like to join or learn more? Speak to one of the members or to Canon.

The Most Holy Trinity

(Solemnity)

Saturday: 15 June 6.00pm (St Francis of Assisi) Idris Roberts & Jack Jones RIP Sunday: 16 June 9.00am (Christ the King) for the parishioners 11.00am (St Francis of Assisi) For the First Holy Communion children and their families
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time 9.30am (St Francis of Assisi) Sr Angela Cronin’s well being Tue - Weekday in Ordinary Time 9.30am (St Francis of Assisi) Moira Thompson RIP Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time No Parish Mass 11.00am Cathedral - Year 6 leavers’ Mass 7.00pm - Silent Hour of Prayer (Adoration) Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time 7.00pm (St Francis of Assisi) Private intentions Fri - St Aloysius Gonzaga 9.30am (Christ the King) Christina & John German RIP
Saturday 22 June Sts John Fisher & Thomas More 9.30am (St Francis of Assisi) Fr Jerome Kiely Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Holy Mass, Exposition (time for Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession – from 10.10am) & Benediction

The Most Holy Body &

Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

(Solemnity)

Saturday: 22 June 6.00pm (St Francis of Assisi) Sunday: 23 June 9.00am (Christ the King) 11.00am (St Francis of Assisi)