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Llay Parish Wrexham, North Wales

New Parish Donation Card Reader

A new Donation reader has been placed in the porch for people to use their Debit/Credit card to make donations to the Parish Only. Thank You and Welcome We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the Mass for the induction of Fr Pontius Bandua, AJ, as Parish Priest of Llay. Your presence, prayers, and warm fellowship made this a truly joyful and memorable occasion. We are especially grateful to all who worked so hard behind the scenes to organise the celebration, prepare the church and hall, provide refreshments, and ensure that everything ran so smoothly. Your generosity and dedication are deeply appreciated.

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. 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.

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. Synodality Meeting Next Sunday, October 25th, in the Hall after Mass at 11.30am. The Third Chapter of the Pope’s Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas – will be discussed.

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 Masses at the Wrexham Cathedral in October You will find two diocesan Mass posters in the porch. Download Posters - Poster 1… - Poster 2…

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.

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. Today is “World Mission Sunday” Today, parishes worldwide celebrate World Mission Sunday. By supporting Missio – the Pope’s charity for world mission – we stand united as God’s global family, in prayer, solidarity and action. The Holy Father has chosen the theme ‘One in Christ, united in mission’ to celebrate 100 years of World Mission Sunday and encourages us to unite with missionaries as they strive to reach out with God’s love to communities in need. Please pray for the work of mission and give what you can to this vital collection. There will be a retiring collection this 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.

PAC Meeting

This will take place on Sunday, 1st November, in the Hall after Mass at 11.30am. All group leaders are expected to attend. This Sunday, Diocesan Pilgrimage Mass in honour of Saint Richard Gwyn, at 3pm in the Cathedral. 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.

Day of Devotion to Our Lady of

Fatima, Buckley

All parishioners are invited to Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Buckley (CH7 2AF) next Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 10:00am 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. 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.

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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Saturday - No morning Mass or Confessions 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 18th 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 Next weekend, 24th/25th: The clocks go back by one hour as British Summer Time ends next weekend.

Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time No Parish Mass Tue - Weekday in Ordinary Time 9.30am - Mass 3.00pm - Rosary Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time No Parish Mass Eucharistic Adoration 3pm - 4pm Sacrament of Confession available Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time 7.00pm - Mass Fri - Weekday in Ordinary Time 9.30am - Mass