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Llay Parish Wrexham, North Wales

Visit of the Relics of St Gerard Majella, Flint The Relics of St Gerard Majella will visit the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Flint (CH6 5BQ) on Saturday, 26 September. Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon, with the relics available for prayer for one hour beforehand. Blessings with the relics will be given after Mass. St Gerard is the patron saint of mothers, couples trying to conceive, those seeking employment, and those wishing to make a good confession. Please see the poster in the church porch for further details. Download poster….

Readers Needed

Would you like to help proclaim the Word of God at Mass? We are seeking new parish readers. No experience needed - just a willing heart. Please contact the parish office. Baptism Baptism is arranged by initial contact with the Parish and then attendance on Baptism Preparation Programme. Infant/Child Baptism (normally under 7 years of age). For a Baptism to take place in the Parish at least one of the parents must be a Baptised Catholic and registered as a member of the Parish. Families must be practicing Catholic, regularly attending Sunday Mass. Children or young people over 7 year of age will need to attend a Preparation Programme accompanied by an adult. Adult Baptism is carries out and prepared for as part of the RCIA programme. Initial enquiry is via by email contact with parish office priestllay@rcdwxm.org.uk and the completion of form requesting Baptism. Attendance on a Baptism Preparation Programme is required before arranging a date.

Day of Devotion to Our Lady of

Fatima, Buckley

All parishioners are invited to Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Buckley (CH7 2AF) on Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 9:50am to 4:00pm, for a special day of prayer with the Centenary Pilgrim Virgin Statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Please see the poster in the church porch for full details. Download poster….

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. 'Wrecsam Clarion' The New Digital Diocesan Newsletter Welcome to the Sept edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue .

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 any part of the parish to help with this task. Please contact the parish office or Canon.

Into The Future 4

Bishop Peter Brignall It is now two and a half years since the third edition of Into the Future, my pastoral plan for the Diocese. As I have reflected with the clergy and people of the Diocese, and following periods of prayer, it is appropriate that this plan has evolved, adapting to changing realities and listening to voices from across the Diocese. The aim of this Pastoral Plan is to refocus the whole Diocese on the mission entrusted to us, by unleashing the gifts of all the baptised in the service of the Church and the world. Parishes and communities are to be, and are encouraged to be, evangelising communities. Download Pastoral Plan….

For the hard-of-hearing

Do remember that the “loop system” operates here. Retrouvaille: Marriage in a Rut? Or need help with deeper issues? Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples find hope and healing in their marriage. Next dates: 2nd – 4th October www.retrouvaille.org.un/info Tel:0788 7296983

St Beuno’s Outreach Guided

Prayer Week’s

The Week’s of Guided Prayer 4 - 24 October 2026 are open to anyone of any Denomination who’d like to spend a little time with the Lord and explore how God is at work in our lives. more information and booking can be found by emailing stbeunosoutreach@beunos.com Download poster…. Silver Jubilee Celebration – 2nd October at 6pm The Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary warmly invites everyone to join with them for a Mass celebrated by Bishop Peter, marking both the Silver Jubilee of the Ordination of Canon Francis Doyle and the Silver Jubilee of the Consecration of the church. Please see the poster in the porch for further information. If you would like to attend, please let Anna, our Parish Secretary, know no later than 20th September.

Thank You for Your Generosity

Last weekend’s Education Sunday collection for the Catholic Education Service raised £177.34

New Parish Telephone Number As from this week the Parish landline Telephone number is not to be used to contact the parish. Fr Pontius will be the contact by Telephone on 07776991636. The parish office will only be able to be contacted in person or email.

Parish Meeting

Father Pontius, your new Parish Priest, would like to meet all parish groups after Sunday Mass in the Parish Hall on 20th September. This will be an opportunity to welcome Father Pontius, help him get to know the parish and its groups, and discuss how we can work together for the future of our parish community. Please make every effort to attend. First Holy Communion 2027 The Parish First Holy Communion programme is open to children of families who are living in and attend Mass in this parish. Parents who want their child to join the programme should see Oonagh (organist) after the 10am Sunday Mass for registration form. It is expected that children on the programme will be attending Sunday Mass regularly.

Food Bank

The“Food Bank” Collection this weekend. Please put your dry food donations in the appropriate boxes/containers which you will find in the porch, put there by the SVP. This weekend (20th September) is “Home Mission Sunday” This year's theme, Magnifica Humanitas, invites us to reflect on the fullness of our humanity in Christ. The mandatory Second Collection, which will be taken up after all Sunday Masses, will support the work of the Bishops' Conference Mission Directorate and its mission across England and Wales. Please keep this important work in your prayers and give generously. For more information please visit: www.cbcew.org.uk/evangelii- gaudium-sunday/

Pastoral and Matrimonial

Renewal Cente (PMRC)

Our friends at PMRC are conducting a global study into the experience of married Catholics. If you married in the last 10 years and at least one spouse is Catholic, they'd love to hear from you. Can you provide valuable insights to their work by completing this short survey about your marriage? https://thepmrc.org/survey All your answers are anonymous and confidential, and you can contact the researchers directly if you have any questions about the survey by clicking the link. The survey will close at the end of September. Becoming a Catholic RCIA of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the sacramental process by which people who are searching and exploring their faith in Jesus Christ, enter full Communion with the Catholic Church. It is a journey in faith supported and encouraged by the whole Christian Community. The Cathedral parish offers the opportunity of joining an RCIA group which offers a series of meetings and normally runs from early October with the opportunity for reception into the Catholic Faith at Easter. If you would like to know more about the Catholic faith, or are seeking full Communion with the Catholic Church, please email/contact the parish office priestllay@rcdwxm.org.uk in the first instance, who will put you in touch with the RCIA coordinator.

Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for September 2026 For the care of Water Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

Let Us Pray For The Sick of the Parish

Dear Jesus, divine physician and healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. Oh dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. Amen.

25th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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“Home Mission Sunday” Saturday - No morning Mass or Confessions 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 20th September 10.00am - Mass Eucharistic Adoration 3pm - 4pm Sacrament of Confession available during this hour. Coffee/Tea after our 10am Sunday Mass Parish meeting following 10am mass

Mon - St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (feast) No Parish Mass Tue - Weekday in Ordinary Time No Parish Mass Wed - St Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest (memorial) No Parish Mass Eucharistic Adoration 3pm - 4pm Sacrament of Confession available during this hour. Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time 7.00pm - Mass Fri - Weekday in Ordinary Time 9.30am - Mass