Llay Parish
Wrexham, North Wales
Pilgrim’s Progress to Rome
An eight-day trek in Autumn 2025, is a charity fundraising challenge organised by the charity Life. Life supports women in unexpected and crisis pregnancies and those experiencing pregnancy loss. Life are calling all those with “an adventurous spirit and a compassionate heart”, to email emilytraynor@lifecharity.org.uk to receive more information.” Alternatively register your interest by visiting ‘fundraising events’ here https://getinvolved.lifecharity.org.uk/fun draising-events/pilgrims-progress-2025- charity-fundraising-trek/ See press release in the porch. Our Outdoor Crib, Llay Many thanks to Don Downing and his helpers who have put our outdoor Christmas Crib in place at Llay again this year. It truly and beautifully publicises the true meaning of this festive season. The crib is lit from 3.30pm to 10.00pm each day and we pray to St. Michael the Archangel to protect it from harm. We hope that it will remind many of the true Joy of Christmas and be a sign of our faith to all who pass by our church.St Mary’s Youth Group
St Mary’s Youth Group presents “Joyful January Saints”. Come and join us for an afternoon of fun and reflection as we learn and celebrate Saint Nino and Saint Dwynwen. A talk about Saint Nino, our Philippino Saint with Arlene and a talk about Saint Dwynwen our Welsh Saint by Linda. Sunday, 26th January, 12 noon until 2:30 pm in St Mary’s Hall. Activities and fun: quiz with prizes, make St Dwynwen cards, tasty treats to celebrate our Saints. All youth and parents welcome! See notice in the porch.
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.
Santo Niño Blessing
19th January, Sunday, at 10:30am Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral will be the blessing of the Statue of Sr Sto Niño de Cebu to be permanently placed at St Mary’s Cathedral in honour of the Pilipino Community in Wrexham. The blessing will be done during the time of the regular Mass at the Cathedral and at the same time celebrating the Filipino Sinulog Festival. CAFOD Save the Date 18th January 2025, 10:30am- midday Millions of people are joining together in the Jubilee Year 2025, to bring the light of hope and the message of God’s love to every part of the world. Set out on your Jubilee journey by joining us for our online event: hear from inspiring guests like our Director, Christine, spend time in prayer and discover what a difference the Year of Jubilee can make to our world and our lives. More details to follow. All welcome.'Wrecsam Clarion'
The New Digital Diocesan Newsletter Welcome to the December edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue. PAC Minuets The Minuets are now available to view for the PAC meeting of the 28 October by downloading HERECTS Book Stand
At our recent PAC meeting a plea was made for someone to volunteer to look after the CTS Book Stand in the porch. If anyone would like to do this could he/she have a word with Canon. St Winefride’s Well & Shrine Visitor Centre Manager Vacancy You can find a job description in the porch for a Visitor Centre Manager at the St Winefride’s Shrine & Well, Holywell. Anyone interested should contact Bec at businessmanager@rcdwxm.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 24th January 2025Mass for the Sick
In the Cathedral on Saturday 8th February at 12 noon.This Weekend
The Society for the Protection of Unborn children (SPUC) will be holding its annual appeal this weekend. SPUC exists to radically transform culture so that abortion is not only abolished but becomes truly unthinkable. To accomplish this mission, the Society is positioning initiatives in politics, education, legislation, and culture. Through these efforts we will restore a respect for the sanctity of human life to our society. This year’s appeal postcard calls on the Government to adhere to the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child. Please be as generous as you can to help SPUC defend babies and their mothers. RIP We sadly announce the death of Maureen Ainsley which occurred on Sunday the 5th January at the Maelor Hospital in Wrexham. She was 88 and will be sorely missed by her family, relatives and many friends. Please keep her and them in your prayers. Maureen’s funeral will be celebrated in our Cathedral in Wrexham. Her body will be received into the Cathedral on Tuesday the 28th of January at 6pm. The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday the 29th at 12 noon, to be followed by interment at Wrexham Cemetery at 1:40pm. May she rest in peace.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. Crib Offerings: With the final chance for the Commons to debate the contents of the Assisted suicide Bill, we must not let up on our commitment to the issues at the heart of it all and so this Christmastide we invite you to match your action to your words and support the work of the three adult and one children’s hospices in the Diocese of Wrexham. The offerings made at the Crib this Christmas will be divided between Nightingale House Hospice Wrexham www.nightingalehouse.co.uk, S.David’s Hospice, Llandudno stdavidshospice.org.uk/ S.Kentigen’s Hospice, S.Asaph stkentigernhospice.org.uk/, and Hope House Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospice, Conwy www.hopehouse.org.uk/ty- gobaith.Annual Mass in Celebration of
Marriage and Married Life
Saturday 15th February 2024, Wrexham Cathedral. All are welcome. Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. There is no group therapy or group work. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, or to register for the next programme commencing via Zoom on 27th February to 2nd March 2025 call or text 0788 7296983; email info@retrouvaille.org.uk or visit website at www.retrouvaille.org.uk New Sunday Missals New Sunday Missals are now available in the porch at cost of £19.95Our New Directory & Year Book
2025
For the Catholic Province of Wales is still not available.
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for
January 2025
For the right to an education
Let us pray for migrants, refugees and
those affected by war, that their right to
an education, which is necessary to build a
better world, might always be respected.
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.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr C
Justice and Peace Sunday
Saturday - Weekday in Ordinary Time
10.00 - 10.30 Confessions
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 19th January 2025
10.00am - Mass
3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
Tues - St Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
8.30am - Mass
Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration
Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time
7.00pm - Mass
Fri - Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop,
Doctor
9.30am - Mass
Mass Times
St Francis of Assisi is open for SATURDAY, SUNDAY and Weekday MASS and During week for private prayer 9am - 5pm
Latest Bulletin
to Download -
Parish news insert -
Saturday - Weekday in Ordinary Time
No Morning Mass
10.00 - 10.30 - Confessions, also
available by request or appointment.
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr. C
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 26th January 2025
10.00am - Mass
3pm - 4pm Eucharistic Adoration
After the Sunday mass there will be
Tea/Coffee served in the church hall.
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2025
Llay Parish
Wrexham, North Wales
Mass Times
St Francis of Assisi is open for SATURDAY, SUNDAY and Weekday MASS and During week for private prayer 9am - 5pm
Latest Bulletin
to Download -
Parish news insert -
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for
January 2025
For the right to an education
Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected
by war, that their right to an education, which is
necessary to build a better world, might always be
respected.
This Weekend
The Society for the Protection of Unborn children (SPUC) will be holding its annual appeal this weekend. SPUC exists to radically transform culture so that abortion is not only abolished but becomes truly unthinkable. To accomplish this mission, the Society is positioning initiatives in politics, education, legislation, and culture. Through these efforts we will restore a respect for the sanctity of human life to our society. This year’s appeal postcard calls on the Government to adhere to the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child. Please be as generous as you can to help SPUC defend babies and their mothers. RIP We sadly announce the death of Maureen Ainsley which occurred on Sunday the 5th January at the Maelor Hospital in Wrexham. She was 88 and will be sorely missed by her family, relatives and many friends. Please keep her and them in your prayers. Maureen’s funeral will be celebrated in our Cathedral in Wrexham. Her body will be received into the Cathedral on Tuesday the 28th of January at 6pm. The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday the 29th at 12 noon, to be followed by interment at Wrexham Cemetery at 1:40pm. May she rest in peace.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. Crib Offerings: With the final chance for the Commons to debate the contents of the Assisted suicide Bill, we must not let up on our commitment to the issues at the heart of it all and so this Christmastide we invite you to match your action to your words and support the work of the three adult and one children’s hospices in the Diocese of Wrexham. The offerings made at the Crib this Christmas will be divided between Nightingale House Hospice Wrexham www.nightingalehouse.co.uk, S.David’s Hospice, Llandudno stdavidshospice.org.uk/ S.Kentigen’s Hospice, S.Asaph stkentigernhospice.org.uk/, and Hope House Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospice, Conwy www.hopehouse.org.uk/ty-gobaith.Annual Mass in Celebration of Marriage
and Married Life
Saturday 15th February 2024, Wrexham Cathedral. All are welcome. Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. There is no group therapy or group work. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, or to register for the next programme commencing via Zoom on 27th February to 2nd March 2025 call or text 0788 7296983; email info@retrouvaille.org.uk or visit website at www.retrouvaille.org.uk New Sunday Missals New Sunday Missals are now available in the porch at cost of £19.95Our New Directory & Year Book 2025
For the Catholic Province of Wales is still not available.Pilgrim’s Progress to Rome
An eight-day trek in Autumn 2025, is a charity fundraising challenge organised by the charity Life. Life supports women in unexpected and crisis pregnancies and those experiencing pregnancy loss. Life are calling all those with “an adventurous spirit and a compassionate heart”, to email emilytraynor@lifecharity.org.uk to receive more information.” Alternatively register your interest by visiting ‘fundraising events’ here https://getinvolved.lifecharity.org.uk/fundraising- events/pilgrims-progress-2025-charity-fundraising- trek/ See press release in the porch. Our Outdoor Crib, Llay Many thanks to Don Downing and his helpers who have put our outdoor Christmas Crib in place at Llay again this year. It truly and beautifully publicises the true meaning of this festive season. The crib is lit from 3.30pm to 10.00pm each day and we pray to St. Michael the Archangel to protect it from harm. We hope that it will remind many of the true Joy of Christmas and be a sign of our faith to all who pass by our church.St Mary’s Youth Group
St Mary’s Youth Group presents “Joyful January Saints”. Come and join us for an afternoon of fun and reflection as we learn and celebrate Saint Nino and Saint Dwynwen. A talk about Saint Nino, our Philippino Saint with Arlene and a talk about Saint Dwynwen our Welsh Saint by Linda. Sunday, 26th January, 12 noon until 2:30 pm in St Mary’s Hall. Activities and fun: quiz with prizes, make St Dwynwen cards, tasty treats to celebrate our Saints. All youth and parents welcome! See notice in the porch.
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.
Santo Niño Blessing
19th January, Sunday, at 10:30am Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral will be the blessing of the Statue of Sr Sto Niño de Cebu to be permanently placed at St Mary’s Cathedral in honour of the Pilipino Community in Wrexham. The blessing will be done during the time of the regular Mass at the Cathedral and at the same time celebrating the Filipino Sinulog Festival. CAFOD Save the Date 18th January 2025, 10:30am-midday Millions of people are joining together in the Jubilee Year 2025, to bring the light of hope and the message of God’s love to every part of the world. Set out on your Jubilee journey by joining us for our online event: hear from inspiring guests like our Director, Christine, spend time in prayer and discover what a difference the Year of Jubilee can make to our world and our lives. More details to follow. All welcome.'Wrecsam Clarion'
The New Digital Diocesan Newsletter Welcome to the December edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue. PAC Minuets The Minuets are now available to view for the PAC meeting of the 28 October by downloading HERECTS Book Stand
At our recent PAC meeting a plea was made for someone to volunteer to look after the CTS Book Stand in the porch. If anyone would like to do this could he/she have a word with Canon. St Winefride’s Well & Shrine Visitor Centre Manager Vacancy You can find a job description in the porch for a Visitor Centre Manager at the St Winefride’s Shrine & Well, Holywell. Anyone interested should contact Bec at businessmanager@rcdwxm.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 24th January 2025Mass for the Sick
In the Cathedral on Saturday 8th February at 12 noon.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr C
Justice and Peace Sunday
Saturday - Weekday in Ordinary Time
10.00 - 10.30 Confessions
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 19th January 2025
10.00am - Mass
3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
Tues - St Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
8.30am - Mass
Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration
Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time
7.00pm - Mass
Fri - Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop,
Doctor
9.30am - Mass
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.
After the Sunday mass there will be
Tea/Coffee served in the church hall.
Saturday - Weekday in Ordinary Time
No Morning Mass
10.00 - 10.30 - Confessions, also
available by request or appointment.
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr. C
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 26th January 2025
10.00am - Mass
3pm - 4pm Eucharistic Adoration
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2025
Llay Parish
Wrexham, North Wales
Mass Times
St Francis of Assisi is open for SATURDAY, SUNDAY and Weekday MASS and During week for private prayer 9 - 5
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January
2025
For the right to an education
Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected
by war, that their right to an education, which is
necessary to build a better world, might always be
respected.
This Weekend
The Society for the Protection of Unborn children (SPUC) will be holding its annual appeal this weekend. SPUC exists to radically transform culture so that abortion is not only abolished but becomes truly unthinkable. To accomplish this mission, the Society is positioning initiatives in politics, education, legislation, and culture. Through these efforts we will restore a respect for the sanctity of human life to our society. This year’s appeal postcard calls on the Government to adhere to the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child. Please be as generous as you can to help SPUC defend babies and their mothers. RIP We sadly announce the death of Maureen Ainsley which occurred on Sunday the 5th January at the Maelor Hospital in Wrexham. She was 88 and will be sorely missed by her family, relatives and many friends. Please keep her and them in your prayers. Maureen’s funeral will be celebrated in our Cathedral in Wrexham. Her body will be received into the Cathedral on Tuesday the 28th of January at 6pm. The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday the 29th at 12 noon, to be followed by interment at Wrexham Cemetery at 1:40pm. May she rest in peace.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. Crib Offerings: With the final chance for the Commons to debate the contents of the Assisted suicide Bill, we must not let up on our commitment to the issues at the heart of it all and so this Christmastide we invite you to match your action to your words and support the work of the three adult and one children’s hospices in the Diocese of Wrexham. The offerings made at the Crib this Christmas will be divided between Nightingale House Hospice Wrexham www.nightingalehouse.co.uk, S.David’s Hospice, Llandudno stdavidshospice.org.uk/ S.Kentigen’s Hospice, S.Asaph stkentigernhospice.org.uk/, and Hope House Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospice, Conwy www.hopehouse.org.uk/ty-gobaith.Annual Mass in Celebration of Marriage and
Married Life
Saturday 15th February 2024, Wrexham Cathedral. All are welcome. Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. There is no group therapy or group work. For confidential information about Retrouvaille, or to register for the next programme commencing via Zoom on 27th February to 2nd March 2025 call or text 0788 7296983; email info@retrouvaille.org.uk or visit website at www.retrouvaille.org.uk New Sunday Missals New Sunday Missals are now available in the porch at cost of £19.95Our New Directory & Year Book 2025
For the Catholic Province of Wales is still not available.
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.
Santo Niño Blessing
19th January, Sunday, at 10:30am Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral will be the blessing of the Statue of Sr Sto Niño de Cebu to be permanently placed at St Mary’s Cathedral in honour of the Pilipino Community in Wrexham. The blessing will be done during the time of the regular Mass at the Cathedral and at the same time celebrating the Filipino Sinulog Festival. CAFOD Save the Date 18th January 2025, 10:30am-midday Millions of people are joining together in the Jubilee Year 2025, to bring the light of hope and the message of God’s love to every part of the world. Set out on your Jubilee journey by joining us for our online event: hear from inspiring guests like our Director, Christine, spend time in prayer and discover what a difference the Year of Jubilee can make to our world and our lives. More details to follow. All welcome.'Wrecsam Clarion'
The New Digital Diocesan Newsletter Welcome to the December edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue. PAC Minuets The Minuets are now available to view for the PAC meeting of the 28 October by downloading HERECTS Book Stand
At our recent PAC meeting a plea was made for someone to volunteer to look after the CTS Book Stand in the porch. If anyone would like to do this could he/she have a word with Canon. St Winefride’s Well & Shrine Visitor Centre Manager Vacancy You can find a job description in the porch for a Visitor Centre Manager at the St Winefride’s Shrine & Well, Holywell. Anyone interested should contact Bec at businessmanager@rcdwxm.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 24th January 2025Mass for the Sick
In the Cathedral on Saturday 8th February at 12 noon.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr C
Justice and Peace Sunday
Saturday - Weekday in Ordinary Time
10.00 - 10.30 Confessions
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 19th January 2025
10.00am - Mass
3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
Tues - St Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
8.30am - Mass
Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration
Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time
7.00pm - Mass
Fri - Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop,
Doctor
9.30am - Mass
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.
Latest Bulletin
to Download -
Parish news insert -
After the Sunday mass there will be
Tea/Coffee served in the church hall.
Pilgrim’s Progress to Rome
An eight-day trek in Autumn 2025, is a charity fundraising challenge organised by the charity Life. Life supports women in unexpected and crisis pregnancies and those experiencing pregnancy loss. Life are calling all those with “an adventurous spirit and a compassionate heart”, to email emilytraynor@lifecharity.org.uk to receive more information.” Alternatively register your interest by visiting ‘fundraising events’ here https://getinvolved.lifecharity.org.uk/fundraising- events/pilgrims-progress-2025-charity-fundraising- trek/ See press release in the porch. Our Outdoor Crib, Llay Many thanks to Don Downing and his helpers who have put our outdoor Christmas Crib in place at Llay again this year. It truly and beautifully publicises the true meaning of this festive season. The crib is lit from 3.30pm to 10.00pm each day and we pray to St. Michael the Archangel to protect it from harm. We hope that it will remind many of the true Joy of Christmas and be a sign of our faith to all who pass by our church.St Mary’s Youth Group
St Mary’s Youth Group presents “Joyful January Saints”. Come and join us for an afternoon of fun and reflection as we learn and celebrate Saint Nino and Saint Dwynwen. A talk about Saint Nino, our Philippino Saint with Arlene and a talk about Saint Dwynwen our Welsh Saint by Linda. Sunday, 26th January, 12 noon until 2:30 pm in St Mary’s Hall. Activities and fun: quiz with prizes, make St Dwynwen cards, tasty treats to celebrate our Saints. All youth and parents welcome! See notice in the porch.
Saturday - Weekday in Ordinary Time
No Morning Mass
10.00 - 10.30 - Confessions, also
available by request or appointment.
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr. C
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 26th January 2025
10.00am - Mass
3pm - 4pm Eucharistic Adoration
