© Llay/Rossett Parish 2025
Llay Parish
Wrexham, North Wales
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St Francis of Assisi is open for SATURDAY, SUNDAY and Weekday MASS and During week for private prayer 9am - 5pm
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Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for
July 2025
For formation in discernment.
Let us pray that we might again learn how to discern,
to know how to choose paths of life and reject
everything that leads us away from Christ and the
Gospel.
Next Weekend (12th/13th) – “Sea
Sunday” (Stella Maris)
Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our
lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardous
conditions. Sea Sunday is Sunday 13th July. It is
when the Church prays for all those who live and
work at sea. Your support will make a big difference
to seafarers and fishers in need. You can donate in
church, by visiting
www.stellamaris.org.uk/donate, or by texting
‘SEA’ to 70460 to donate £5. This collection is vital to
enable Stella Maris to continue its important work, so
please give generously. Thank you. There are “Stella
Maris” donation envelopes available from the porch
which some might wish to use to donate and,
perhaps, to “gift aid” their donation.
Parish “Bring and Share” Supper
You are warmly invited to a Parish “Bring and Share”
Supper for the benefit of those suffering in Gaza, in
the Hall at Llay on Friday, 11th July at 7pm. Bring a
non-meat dish and whatever you wish to drink. Tea,
coffee and squash will be available. There will be a
raffle and any donations for prizes would be
welcome. See notice in the porch and please RSVP to
steve@williamsonfineart.co.uk
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.
Welcome to Fr Saviour Menachery CMI
We welcome Fr Saviour Menachery, CMI who has
come to minister in our Diocese and is currently
staying at the presbytery in Mold with Fr Pius until his
appointment in the coming weeks. We hope Fr
Saviour will be happy in this Diocese
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.
Youth Pilgrimage July/August to Rome
Anyone attending this gathering who is not going
with a group, and would like to meet or chat to some
others who are going, please give your details to
your Parish Priest who can forward them to Bishop’s
House. For anyone who wishes to share their
experience of the gathering, there will be Youth Mass
in November where they can do this. Look out for
details nearer the time.
Parish AGM
Next Sunday (June 29th) Parish Advisory Council
(PAC) AGM at 11.30 (after the 10am Mass). Everyone
welcome.
Church Latin
The Latin Mass Society is offering to teach Latin to
anyone interested in learning it. Speak to Canon if
interested
Youth Pilgrim Walk from Flint to Holywell,
12th July
The Diocesan Youth Commission have planned a
Pilgrim Walk from Flint to the Shrine in Holywell on
Saturday 12th July.
For more information please contact:
s.jones@strichardgwyn.flintshire.sch.uk
See the poster in the porch.
Appeal from “Artist”
We have been asked to support an emerging
watercolour artist from Humble Beginnings. Visit
Kristina Maria Arts from Wrexham at
www.kristinamariaarts.com for religious art, floral art,
children’s art, framed and unframed prints, canvas,
greeting cards, gifts, and to find out more about the
artist.
NBCW The National Board of Catholic
Women (Faith filled Catholic women
making an impact):
See the Notice and/or pick up a leaflet in the Porch.
Download leaflet HERE
Anglesey Mission Job Vacancies
The Anglesey Mission are recruiting an Anglesey
Island Mission Property and Finance Officer as well as
an Anglesey Island Mission Faith Development
Coordinator. For more details and a full job
description for either role contact the Centre by email
anglesey@oblates.co.uk call/text 07856 153314 or
01407 521393. Closing date for applications:
Monday, 14th July. See notice in the porch.
March For Life, 6th September 2025
Join March for Life UK on Saturday 6th September in
London. The right to life underpins every other right
we have and without it every other right is rendered
meaningless. Abortion denies the most vulnerable in
our society of their most basic right which is why this
year's theme is "Human Rights For All Humans."
Unite with thousands of others at this family friendly
event where we recognise the value of life from
conception and stand up for all those who have been
impacted by abortion. Find out more at
https://www.marchforlife.co.uk/ or email
info@marchforlife.co.uk
The full text of the inauguration homily of
Pope Leo XIV
There are still some copies of this document
remaining in the porch for those who might wish to
read it.
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.
Parish Advisory Council (PAC)/AGM
Minutes for the PAC AGM held last weekend (290625)
now available to view/download Here
Proposal to Reorganise the Catholic
Education Provision in Flintshire
See the Notice in the Porch (Consultation 2025).
Those wishing to participate in the consultation
should follow the links on that notice. Consultation
responses need to be submitted by 18th July, 2025.
Download notice
'Wrecsam Clarion'
The New Digital Diocesan Newsletter
Welcome to the July/Aug edition of 'The Clarion' the
new Digital Diocesan Newsletter.
Please click the button below to read the latest issue.
National Eisteddfod
The Eisteddfod is back in Wrexham, the last time
Wrexham had this honour was in 2011. It is the
largest cultural festival in Europe. We, as the Catholic
Church, committed to hosting the Cytun (Churches
Together in Wales) Marquee on Friday 8th August
from 8.45am to 6.30pm. You’re invited to help serve
refreshments on 3 hour shift. If you can help contact
Kay Ryan at kayryan84@hotmail.com or
07766145408. The Eisteddfod Mass, will be
celebrated in Welsh by Bishop Edwin and Bishop Peter
at St Mary’s Cathedral Hall on Thursday 7th August at
6pm. Volunteers needed for refreshments after Mass.
The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both
humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen
Old copies of “The Tablet”
Some old copies of “The Tablet” will be placed in the
porch from time to time – to be taken away and read
by anyone who would like to do so.
For the hard-of-hearing
Do remember that the “loop system” operates here.
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday -
No Morning Mass
No Confessions this week
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 6th July 2025
10.00am - Mass
3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic
Adoration
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.00am - Mass
Tues - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
3.00pm-4.00pm Eucharistic
Adoration
Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time
7.00pm - Mass
Fri - St Benedict, Abbot, Patron of
Europe
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.
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Saturday - No Morning Mass
10.00 - 10.30-Confessions this week,
available by request or appointment
only.
6.00pm Mass
Sunday - 13th July 2025
10.00am - Mass
3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration