© Llay/Rossett Parish 2025
Llay Parish Wrexham, North Wales
Celebration for the World Day for Consecrated Life In this diocese this will take place on Monday 9th February starting with Solemn Mass at 11am at St Joseph’s Colwyn Bay. This invitation is extended to all Religious Men and Women in the Diocese, Priests and Deacons. If you are attending, please RSVP to the curial office at pa@rcdwxm.org.uk by mid-January as this will help St Joseph’s parish greatly with the organisation of the Mass and refreshments afterwards. Thank you.

Crib Offerings

The following two charities will be the recipients of the Crib Offerings: - ‘Depaul UK’ whose work is grounded in the teachings of St Vincent de Paul. His vision – rooted in compassion, dignity, and putting words into action – inspires them to help young people move out of homelessness and towards a brighter, more secure future. https://www.depaul.org.uk/winterappeal Registered Charity Number 802384, - And, with an awareness of the ever increased suffering piled upon the people of the Palestinian West Bank, the Bethlehem Care and Hospice Trust's Hospice at Home, a unique Sheffield- based licensed palliative care provider in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). Registered Charity Number 1158406 www.bethlehemcareandhospicetrust.org

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 December edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue .

The Catholic Herald

There are some copies of the double issue (Dec. 2025/Jan. 2026) in the Porch, at £5 each 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. Retrouvaille Retrouvaille is a programme dedicated to healing and renewing marriages. The word Retrouvaille means “rediscovery,” and the programme offers couples the opportunity to rediscover themselves, their spouse, and the loving relationship within their marriage. The next Virtual Programme will be held online via Zoom from 12th – 15th February 2026. This option is ideal for couples who cannot travel or who may have childcare commitments. To find out more, visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk or call 07887 296983.

Santo Niño Blessing

18th 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.

Many, many, thanks

Many thanks for your very generous Christmas Offerings to your priest. We do not yet have the final amount, but it will be shared with the parish in due course. The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Tuesday 6th - Do remember that this is a Holiday of Obligation when we are called on to do our best to attend Mass. There are two Masses, as is usual for such occasions, at 9.30am and 7pm, and we welcome Canon Francis Doyle who will be the celebrant, and to whom we are deeply grateful.

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. Bishop Edwin’s 90th Birthday As mentioned at last Sunday’s Masses, Bishop Edwin has had a fall and broke his arm. He is in Glan Clwyd Hospital and seems to be making a good recovery. He was there for Christmas and for his 90th Birthday. Please keep him in your prayers.

Year Book 2026

There are still a few copies available for sale at £5 each, in the porch – a very useful book to have for the New Year. “Holywell Shrine” leaflets A new edition has been produced – available from the porch.

Christmas Offerings

All the offerings at the two Christmas Masses will be your Christmas Offerings to your priest. Those with boxes of offertory envelopes should use the appropriately dated envelopes. Please use your numbered envelops. If you do not, the parish cannot claim back the tax you have paid on your offering. There are also some loose Christmas offering envelopes in the porch for those who may wish to use them. As we begin a New Year, It is an opportune time to thank most sincerely all those who work and pray to keep our Parish family together and operating so well. Maintenance is done and planned; money is raised; music is planned and provided; a cup of tea or coffee and a chat for all who would like it, in our Hall every Sunday after 10am Mass; cleaning and flower arranging go on throughout the year; the repository is serviced; collections are counted and banked; prayer services and meetings are organised and led; and many thanks also to all who cleaned and decorated the church so beautifully for Christmas. And there are bound to be services provided, that I have managed to overlook. Many, many thanks for them all. Your parish priest is indeed privileged to be serving in such a parish. God bless one and all.
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for January 2026 For prayer with the Word of God Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build more fraternal and missionary Church.

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.

Second Sunday of Christmas,Yr A

Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 4th January 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - Weekdays before Epiphany 9.30am - Mass Tues - The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord 9.30am - Mass 7.00pm - Mass The Parish Priest is away from the parish Monday 5th January 2026 until Thursday 15th January 2026 inclusive. There will be no weekday Masses in the parish during that time. In the meanwhile should you have an URGENT need for a priest please contact: - the Cathedral on 01978 263943 - St Anne’s on 01978 265879

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 -

The Baptism of the Lord Yr. A

Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 11th January 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
CLARION CLARION
© 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 2026 For prayer with the Word of God Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build more fraternal and missionary Church.

Many, many, thanks

Many thanks for your very generous Christmas Offerings to your priest. We do not yet have the final amount, but it will be shared with the parish in due course. The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Tuesday 6th - Do remember that this is a Holiday of Obligation when we are called on to do our best to attend Mass. There are two Masses, as is usual for such occasions, at 9.30am and 7pm, and we welcome Canon Francis Doyle who will be the celebrant, and to whom we are deeply grateful.

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. Bishop Edwin’s 90th Birthday As mentioned at last Sunday’s Masses, Bishop Edwin has had a fall and broke his arm. He is in Glan Clwyd Hospital and seems to be making a good recovery. He was there for Christmas and for his 90th Birthday. Please keep him in your prayers.

Year Book 2026

There are still a few copies available for sale at £5 each, in the porch – a very useful book to have for the New Year. “Holywell Shrine” leaflets A new edition has been produced – available from the porch.

Christmas Offerings

All the offerings at the two Christmas Masses will be your Christmas Offerings to your priest. Those with boxes of offertory envelopes should use the appropriately dated envelopes. Please use your numbered envelops. If you do not, the parish cannot claim back the tax you have paid on your offering. There are also some loose Christmas offering envelopes in the porch for those who may wish to use them. As we begin a New Year, It is an opportune time to thank most sincerely all those who work and pray to keep our Parish family together and operating so well. Maintenance is done and planned; money is raised; music is planned and provided; a cup of tea or coffee and a chat for all who would like it, in our Hall every Sunday after 10am Mass; cleaning and flower arranging go on throughout the year; the repository is serviced; collections are counted and banked; prayer services and meetings are organised and led; and many thanks also to all who cleaned and decorated the church so beautifully for Christmas. And there are bound to be services provided, that I have managed to overlook. Many, many thanks for them all. Your parish priest is indeed privileged to be serving in such a parish. God bless one and all.
Celebration for the World Day for Consecrated Life In this diocese this will take place on Monday 9th February starting with Solemn Mass at 11am at St Joseph’s Colwyn Bay. This invitation is extended to all Religious Men and Women in the Diocese, Priests and Deacons. If you are attending, please RSVP to the curial office at pa@rcdwxm.org.uk by mid-January as this will help St Joseph’s parish greatly with the organisation of the Mass and refreshments afterwards. Thank you.

Crib Offerings

The following two charities will be the recipients of the Crib Offerings: - ‘Depaul UK’ whose work is grounded in the teachings of St Vincent de Paul. His vision – rooted in compassion, dignity, and putting words into action – inspires them to help young people move out of homelessness and towards a brighter, more secure future. https://www.depaul.org.uk/winterappeal Registered Charity Number 802384, - And, with an awareness of the ever increased suffering piled upon the people of the Palestinian West Bank, the Bethlehem Care and Hospice Trust's Hospice at Home, a unique Sheffield-based licensed palliative care provider in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). Registered Charity Number 1158406 www.bethlehemcareandhospicetrust.org

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 December edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue .

The Catholic Herald

There are some copies of the double issue (Dec. 2025/Jan. 2026) in the Porch, at £5 each 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. Retrouvaille Retrouvaille is a programme dedicated to healing and renewing marriages. The word Retrouvaille means “rediscovery,” and the programme offers couples the opportunity to rediscover themselves, their spouse, and the loving relationship within their marriage. The next Virtual Programme will be held online via Zoom from 12th – 15th February 2026. This option is ideal for couples who cannot travel or who may have childcare commitments. To find out more, visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk or call 07887 296983.

Santo Niño Blessing

18th 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.

Second Sunday of

Christmas,Yr A

Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 4th January 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - Weekdays before Epiphany 9.30am - Mass Tues - The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord 9.30am - Mass 7.00pm - Mass The Parish Priest is away from the parish Monday 5th January 2026 until Thursday 15th January 2026 inclusive. There will be no weekday Masses in the parish during that time. In the meanwhile should you have an URGENT need for a priest please contact: - the Cathedral on 01978 263943 - St Anne’s on 01978 265879

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.
CLARION CLARION

The Baptism of the Lord Yr.

A

Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 11th January 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm 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 2026 For prayer with the Word of God Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build more fraternal and missionary Church.

Many, many, thanks

Many thanks for your very generous Christmas Offerings to your priest. We do not yet have the final amount, but it will be shared with the parish in due course. The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Tuesday 6th - Do remember that this is a Holiday of Obligation when we are called on to do our best to attend Mass. There are two Masses, as is usual for such occasions, at 9.30am and 7pm, and we welcome Canon Francis Doyle who will be the celebrant, and to whom we are deeply grateful.

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. Bishop Edwin’s 90th Birthday As mentioned at last Sunday’s Masses, Bishop Edwin has had a fall and broke his arm. He is in Glan Clwyd Hospital and seems to be making a good recovery. He was there for Christmas and for his 90th Birthday. Please keep him in your prayers.

Year Book 2026

There are still a few copies available for sale at £5 each, in the porch – a very useful book to have for the New Year. “Holywell Shrine” leaflets A new edition has been produced – available from the porch.

Christmas Offerings

All the offerings at the two Christmas Masses will be your Christmas Offerings to your priest. Those with boxes of offertory envelopes should use the appropriately dated envelopes. Please use your numbered envelops. If you do not, the parish cannot claim back the tax you have paid on your offering. There are also some loose Christmas offering envelopes in the porch for those who may wish to use them. As we begin a New Year, It is an opportune time to thank most sincerely all those who work and pray to keep our Parish family together and operating so well. Maintenance is done and planned; money is raised; music is planned and provided; a cup of tea or coffee and a chat for all who would like it, in our Hall every Sunday after 10am Mass; cleaning and flower arranging go on throughout the year; the repository is serviced; collections are counted and banked; prayer services and meetings are organised and led; and many thanks also to all who cleaned and decorated the church so beautifully for Christmas. And there are bound to be services provided, that I have managed to overlook. Many, many thanks for them all. Your parish priest is indeed privileged to be serving in such a parish. God bless one and all.

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 December edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue .

The Catholic Herald

There are some copies of the double issue (Dec. 2025/Jan. 2026) in the Porch, at £5 each 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. Retrouvaille Retrouvaille is a programme dedicated to healing and renewing marriages. The word Retrouvaille means “rediscovery,” and the programme offers couples the opportunity to rediscover themselves, their spouse, and the loving relationship within their marriage. The next Virtual Programme will be held online via Zoom from 12th – 15th February 2026. This option is ideal for couples who cannot travel or who may have childcare commitments. To find out more, visit www.retrouvaille.org.uk or call 07887 296983.

Santo Niño Blessing

18th 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.

Second Sunday of

Christmas,Yr A

Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 4th January 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - Weekdays before Epiphany 9.30am - Mass Tues - The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord 9.30am - Mass 7.00pm - Mass The Parish Priest is away from the parish Monday 5th January 2026 until Thursday 15th January 2026 inclusive. There will be no weekday Masses in the parish during that time. In the meanwhile should you have an URGENT need for a priest please contact: - the Cathedral on 01978 263943 - St Anne’s on 01978 265879

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.
Celebration for the World Day for Consecrated Life In this diocese this will take place on Monday 9th February starting with Solemn Mass at 11am at St Joseph’s Colwyn Bay. This invitation is extended to all Religious Men and Women in the Diocese, Priests and Deacons. If you are attending, please RSVP to the curial office at pa@rcdwxm.org.uk by mid-January as this will help St Joseph’s parish greatly with the organisation of the Mass and refreshments afterwards. Thank you.

Crib Offerings

The following two charities will be the recipients of the Crib Offerings: - ‘Depaul UK’ whose work is grounded in the teachings of St Vincent de Paul. His vision – rooted in compassion, dignity, and putting words into action – inspires them to help young people move out of homelessness and towards a brighter, more secure future. https://www.depaul.org.uk/winterappeal Registered Charity Number 802384, - And, with an awareness of the ever increased suffering piled upon the people of the Palestinian West Bank, the Bethlehem Care and Hospice Trust's Hospice at Home, a unique Sheffield-based licensed palliative care provider in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). Registered Charity Number 1158406 www.bethlehemcareandhospicetrust.org

The Baptism of the Lord Yr.

A

Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 11th January 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration