© Llay/Rossett Parish 2026
Llay Parish
Wrexham, North Wales
Invitation to the Induction of
Father Pontius Banda AJ
Parishioners are warmly invited to come
together on Wednesday 14 October at
6.00pm for a special service to celebrate
the induction of Fr Pontius Bandua AJ as
Parish Priest of Llay. Please join us in
Prayer, welcome and thanksgiving as Fr
Pontus begins his ministry among us. Let
us celebrate this joyful occasion as one
parish community and pray for God’s
blessing upon Fr Pontius and the people
entrusted to his care. Refreshments will
be served in the Parish Hall following the
Mass.
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.
Medical/Health-carers Mass,
Friday 23rd October at 7pm.
Bishop Peter invites all clinicians,
auxiliary or ancillary workers, hospital
managers or trust board members,
chaplaincy volunteers, home carers and
any person in any way involved in
healthcare to this celebration.
Diocesan Masses at the Wrexham
Cathedral in October
You will find two diocesan Mass posters in
the porch. Download Posters - Poster 1…
- Poster 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.
'Wrecsam Clarion'
The New Digital Diocesan Newsletter
Welcome to the Oct 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.
Next Sunday (18th) “World
Misson Sunday”
Next Sunday, the Holy Father invites
all Catholics to support Missio – his
charity for world mission – through a
special collection. This day of prayer,
solidarity and giving unites Catholics
worldwide to share the Good News of
God’s love which has the power to
transform lives and heal our world.
There will be a retiring collection next
weekend and you can also donate,
using the Missio envelopes, call 020
7821 9755 (office hours) or visit
www.missio.org.uk to give a gift, set
up a Direct Debit and Gift Aid your
donation if possible.
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….
Diocesan Pilgrimage Mass in
honour of Saint Richard Gwyn
Sunday 18th October at 3pm.
Following the Mass there will be
blessing with an opportunity for
veneration of the relic of St Richard
Gwyn. All are invited to join in
celebration of, and thanksgiving for,
his life.
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.
October – the month of the
Rosary
It is hoped that the Rosary will be prayed
this Sunday before the 10am Mass at
9.30am – and so for all the Sunday’s of
October.
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.
Thank you for supporting CAFOD
Harvest Family Fast Day
Thank you for putting your faith into
action this Family Fast Day. Your
generous donations of £407.35 will help
more children stay in school. Children like
Tayla in Zimbabwe, where CAFOD’s local
partners worked with her community to
install a solar-powered water supply. Now
Tayla has access to safe water and
nutritious food at school, helping her to
keep learning and develop her God-given
talents. To find out more about the work
that your generosity at Fast Day makes
possible visit:
www.cafod.org.uk/parishthankyou
This weekend “Prisoners’
Sunday”
We will remember families at Mass this
weekend. Prisons are in crisis and life for
prisoners and their families in our
communities is challenging. Pact, the
national Catholic prison charity support
prisoners, their families and their
children, offering them hope and the
chance to turn important work in the year
ahead. There are Pact envelopes at the
back of the church for anyone wishing to
make a donation. Prison Advice and Care
Trust (Pct) is registered in England and
Wales as a charity (no. 219278).
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.
Diocesan Choir – New
Members Welcome!
If you enjoy singing and would like to
learn more about joining the Diocesan
Choir, please see the full notice and
contact details displayed on the
noticeboard in the church porch.
Download Poster… & Poster for Advent…
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for
October 2026
For mental health ministry
Let us pray that mental health ministry be
established throughout the Church,
helping to overcome the stigma and
discrimination of persons with mental
illnesses.
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.
28th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Yr. A
Saturday -
No morning Mass or Confessions
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 11th October
9.30am - Rosary
10.00am - Mass
Eucharistic Adoration 3pm - 4pm
Sacrament of Confession available during
this hour.
Coffee/Tea after our 10am Sunday Mass
Bishop Peter Pastoral Letter
27 Sept 26
Bishops Peters pastoral letter that was
read out at Sundays Mass Download
Here….
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time
No Parish Mass
Tue - Weekday in Ordinary Time
No Parish Mass
Chptaer Mass at Cathedral 12.noon
Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time
Eucharistic Adoration 3pm - 4pm
6pm - Induction Mass of Fr Pontius
Bandua AJ
Thur - St Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and
Doctor (memorial)
7.00pm - Mass
Fri - Weekday in Ordinary Time
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 -
29th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Yr. A
Saturday -
No morning Mass or Confessions
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 18th October
9.30am - Rosary
10.00am - Mass
Eucharistic Adoration 3pm - 4pm
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