© Llay/Rossett Parish 2026
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 August
2026
For evangelization in the city
Let us pray that in large cities often marked by
anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to
proclaim the Gospel,
discovering creative paths to build community.
A Fond Farewell
As everyone must surely know by now, the Canon is
retiring from active ministry from August 3rd. A week
later, on August 10th, he will leave for his annual break
with his family in Ireland. He hopes to be back in the
early hours of Thursday, September 3rd and will continue
living at Llay Presbytery for the time being – so his
departure will not be so complete and therefore, not so
painful, for some time. And we hope to welcome his
replacement, Fr. Pontius Bandua AJ (Apostles of Jesus)
very soon. He will surely be given a very warm welcome,
as was Canon Lordan all those 16 years ago when he first
came to Llay. However, should you need a priest urgently
in the absence of Canon Lordan or Fr Pontius, please try
the Cathedral (01978 263943) or Fr Jaspher at Ruabon
(01978 821568) or Canon Zbigniew at St Anne’s,
Wrexham (01978 265879).
Next Weekend (8th/9th July):
Bishop Peter will concelebrate with Canon at both
weekend Masses. He wishes to speak to the people.
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.
Certificate in Altar Server Studies
The Guild of St Stephen, in partnership with the Maryvale
Institute, offers a unique 6-month distance learning
Certificate in Altar Server Studies for adult altar servers
(18+). Supported by Cardinal Nichols, Archbishop
Longley and Archbishop Moth, the course explores liturgy,
the sacraments, Scripture, leadership, communication
and the theology of service through monthly one-hour
online sessions, with an optional study day at Oscott
College, Birmingham. Assessment is by a short final
essay and no prior qualifications are required.
The course fee is £500 per student. Bishop Peter advises
that parish and/or diocesan financial support may be
available; please contact Bishop's House before applying.
For more information visit
www.guildofststephen.org/certificate or contact
certificate@guildofststephen.org
The registration deadline for the next cohort is 15
September 2026.
Catholic Holidays in the Lake District this
summer
During August and September, Castlerigg Manor in
Keswick is opening its doors to families, groups of friends,
or private individuals who are looking for an affordable
stay in the Lake District. Breakfast and evening meal are
provided, and Mass is celebrated on site. For more
information check out www.castleriggmanor.com/stay-
with-us or email director@castleriggmanor.co.uk Tel
017687 72711
Missionary Congregation of the Evangelising
Sisters of Mary - Golden Jubilee, Tuesday
11th August
The Missionary Congregation of the Evangelising Sisters
of Mary (MCESM) will be celebrating its 50th Jubilee at
Saint Joseph Church, Denbigh, LL16 3NT, on Tuesday
11th August, beginning with Mass celebrated by Bishop
Peter at 7pm. All are welcome, but kindly let the sisters
know if you are attending, for catering purposes by
contacting Sr Triphosa on 07376 459493 or at
mcesm@rcdwxm.org.uk
Retrouvaille: Marriage in a Rut?
Or need help with deeper issues? Retrouvaille has helped
thousands of couples find hope and healing in their
marriage. Next dates: 2nd – 4th October
www.retrouvaille.org.un/info Tel:0788 7296983
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 July 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.
The Cycle of Prayer
During Ordinary Time (Summer), i.e. up to September,
we are asked to pray for these intentions: A Deeper
Understanding between Christians and Jews; Those
who Suffer Persecution, Oppression and Denial of
Human Rights; Europe; Human Life; Seafarers.
For the hard-of-hearing
Do remember that the “loop system” operates here.
RIP
Last week we announced the death of Michael Leonard
Dombrowski and his funeral arrangements. We repeat
these now. Michaels’s Funeral Service will take place in
our church here in Llay on this Tuesday, August 4th at
12.30pm, to be followed by burial at Llay Cemetery.
May he rest in peace.
Also
Today we also sadly announce the death of Mark
Prince of Llay, which occurred in Llangollen Fechan
Care Home on Sunday, July 12th. He was 82 years old,
and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Please keep him and them in your prayers. Mark’s
Funeral Service will also take place in our church here
in Llay on this Wednesday, August 5th, at 1pm, to be
followed by burial at Llay Cemetery. May he rest in
peace.
If you are a Taxpayer and would like to
“Gift Aid” your weekly offering
By completing a simple Gift Aid declaration, you can
increase the value of your donation to the parish by
25% at absolutely no extra cost to you. For every
£1.00 you give, the Church can reclaim an additional
25p from the Government through the Gift Aid
scheme. Gift Aid makes a real difference to our parish
finances. Last year we received £7,484.77
through Gift Aid, which covered 48.65% of our
diocesan levies (£15,384.00). This valuable
support helps us meet our financial obligations and
continue the mission and ministry of our parish.
If you would like to Gift Aid your offering, please pick
up a Gift Aid form (more forms available) from the
porch and return it to the parish office. You will then
be allocated a box of envelopes. Thank you for your
generosity and continued support of our parish.
Every contribution, however small, makes a
difference.
Parish Biros for Sale
See these in the porch; they cost £2 each or 3 for £5.
They are useful – and make a nice memento of the
parish.
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Yr. A
Saturday -
No morning Mass
10.00 - 10.30 Confessions
or by request or appointment
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 2nd August
10.00am - Mass
Eucharistic Adoration 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Coffee/Tea after our 10am Sunday Mass
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
Tue - St John Mary Vianney, Priest
(memorial)
9.30am -
12.30pm Funeral Service Michael
Dombrowski
Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
1.00pm Funeral service Mark Prince
Eucharistic Adoration 3.00 – 4.00
Thur - – The Transfiguration of the Lord
(feast)
7.00pm - Mass
Fri - Weekday in Ordinary Time
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.
CAFOD - Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
You can help our neighbours affected by the 24 June
earthquakes in Venezuela with emergency shelter,
water and food. CAFOD is already working with local
Church partners to support people who have lost
their homes, but we need your support to help more
survivors. Your donation will provide essential
supplies and help families rebuild their lives. Donate
to the CAFOD Venezuela Earthquake Appeal today:
www.cafod.org.uk/Venezuela or call 0300 999 0030
or scan the QR code. Please keep our neighbours in
Venezuela in your prayers. See Poster in the porch.
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 or speak to Canon after
Mass.
The Pope’s Encyclical Magnifica
Humanitas – a Pastoral Kit
The Dicastery has made available a pastoral proposal
with resources aimed at facilitating the understanding
and in-depth analysis of the Encyclical. The Pastoral
Kit contains a simplified summary of Magnifica
Humanitas that proposes for each chapter: a brief
synthesis, some citations from the Document,
questions for personal and community reflection,
suggestions for a practical and experiential approach,
relevant biblical texts, some review questions, and a
closing prayer. In the kit are also present: a proposal
for activities for young people and children. The
document is available on the parish website.
Download Here….
Old “Magnificats”
Your priest is about to dispose of his old
“Magnificats”. The “Magnificat” is a very helpful little
monthly magazine and it occurred to him that some
parishioners might like to take some of these old
ones to see what they are like. He hopes to place
them in the Hall and perhaps in the porch for a few
weeks before sending them for recycling. Do take as
many as you like. (They are, of course, free).
Welcome the Stranger: Defend the Right
to Asylum
People seeking asylum in the UK are facing laws and
policies that deny their dignity. Families are kept
apart. People are forced into poverty and isolation.
Many live in fear, unable to rebuild their lives even
after being recognised as refugees. As Christians, we
cannot accept a system that treats people as
problems to be managed rather than neighbours to
be welcomed. Together, we can build a society that
welcomes, protects, and stands alongside people
seeking safety. For more information and to support
this campaign, visit: https://www.jrsuk.net/defend-
asylum/
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Yr. A
Saturday -
No morning Mass
10.00 - 10.30 Confessions
or by request or appointment
6.00pm - Mass
Sunday - 9th August
10.00am - Mass
3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration