© Llay/Rossett Parish 2023
Llay Parish Wrexham, North Wales
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 23rd to 30th July 2024 This year’s diocesan Pilgrimage will take place from Tuesday 23rd to Tuesday 30th July (7 nights), flying direct from Liverpool to Lourdes. Poster and booking form with all details at the back of the church on notice board as well as on parish website. Bookings are to be made through Joe Walsh Tours on Freephone 0808 1890468 or joewalshtours.co.uk Please note that the dates on the poster and booking form are the correct ones – Joe Walsh Tours need to update their website which has incorrect information at present. Download Booking Form

North Wales African Catholic

Community

Pilgrimage to St. Winefride’s Well, Holywell, Sunday 26th May at 2pm. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Peter Brignall. Please come along with food and drink to share. See notice in the porch. Cytûn Policy Bulletin The Easter issue of the bulletin is Available on the parish website. View Here….

Wrexham Newman Circle

You are all very welcome to the next Wrexham Newman Circle meeting to be held on Wednesday 8th May at 7.00pm in the Holy Family Convent 14 Sontley Rd Wrexham LL13 7EN. It promises to be a very interesting evening when Margaret and Steve Davies will be telling us about their recent visit to India to find out about the work of the charity REACHING the UNREACHED. The Charity works to empower the disadvantaged and poor to become financially independent. The main focus of their work is for women and young girls
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.

Days of Recollection at Loreto,

Llandudno 2024

All are welcome to these monthly Saturdays of Recollection at Loreto led by the Loreto Team. They are free of charge and a wonderful opportunity for some quiet reflection. Please do pass on the information to anyone you think may be interested. There is no charge for the day, but a box will be left out for donations. (Suggested donation: between £5- £10, or whatever can be afforded) 2024 Dates - 16 March, 27 April, 25 May, 15 June, 14 September, 16 November, 7 December. 10.30 - 3.30. New Lectionary to be launched from Advent 2024 The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has confirmed the approval by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales for the new Lectionary. The Lectionary, which includes the scripture readings for Mass and the sacraments, will come into use in Catholic parishes in England and Wales from Advent 2024. Read More….

'Wrecsam Clarion'

The New Digital Diocesan Newsletter Welcome to the March edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue.
First Holy Communion Preparation class this coming Saturday (27th), 11 to 12 noon – children with their parents or guardians.

Sudan Crisis

Retiring Collection this weekend – CAFOD’s Sudan Crisis Appeal. Millions of families in Sudan, forced to flee their homes amid conflict, now face yet another urgent crisis – extreme hunger. Please give to CAFOD’s Sudan Crisis Appeal in church or at www.cafod.org.uk Your donation will help CAFOD’s partners to support more families with food packages and emergency cash payments as well as rebuilding water pipelines so clean water can reach communities who need it. Thank you for your generosity and prayers. See Notice in Porch. Missio (The Red Boxes) Thank You! Please bring your Red Missio boxes in for counting. If anyone would like a Red Box to collect your loose change in, then please let me know. Please visit www.missio.org.uk to find out more about how your support changes lives for the better.

Missionary Appeal

The Columbian Missionaries are appealing in this Diocese this year and one of their priests will be coming to this parish for that purpose on the weekends of 6th/7th July. Is there anybody who could offer him a bed for that night? If you can do so please let us know. It would be much appreciated! Food Bank The“Food Bank” Collection begins 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.

Escorted Tour to Westport, Knock

& Co Mayo, 16th June 2024.

£899.00 pps. Price includes: flight, 10kg hold luggage, 5 nights in 4 Star Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Lunch on three days. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock, Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick & Ashford Castle. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact Patricia or Natali on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com Network for a better World VA few copies of their recent Newsletter can be found in the porch.

A Year of Encounter

With a UK general election due sometime this year, politicians will be looking for our votes. We have a responsibility as Catholics to make sure that parties commit to tackling issues such as poverty and injustice. Raising our voices and contacting parliamentary candidates as a parish community will send a strong signal to those standing for election in our local constituencies. A Year of Encounter is a joint initiative between CAFOD and St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP), equipping Catholics to ask key questions of local candidates at the key moments. Please see www.cafod.org.uk for more information, including an online sessions on Saturday 4th May to learn more.
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for May 2024 For The Formation Of Men And Women Religious And Seminarians Let us pray that men and women religious and seminarians, grow in their own vocational journey through human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, that leads them to be credible witnesses of the Gospel.

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.
5th Sunday of Eastertide Yr B Saturday - 4th Week of Eastertide 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 28th April 2024 10.00am - Mass 3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - St Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church, Patron of Europe (feast) 9.30am - Mass Tues - 5th Week of Eastertide 9.30am - Mass Wed - 5th Week of Eastertide 9.30am - Mass 3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration Thur - St Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (memorial) 7.00pm - Mass Fri - Sts Philip and James, Apostles (feast) 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 -
Saturday - 5th Week of Eastertide No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 - Confessions, also available by request or appointment. 6th Sunday of Eastertide Yr B 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 6th May 2024 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - Eucharistic Adoration
After the Sunday mass there will be Tea/Coffee served in the church hall.
CLARION CLARION
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2023
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 May 2024 For The Formation Of Men And Women Religious And Seminarians Let us pray that men and women religious and seminarians, grow in their own vocational journey through human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, that leads them to be credible witnesses of the Gospel.
First Holy Communion Preparation class this coming Saturday (27th), 11 to 12 noon – children with their parents or guardians.

Sudan Crisis

Retiring Collection this weekend – CAFOD’s Sudan Crisis Appeal. Millions of families in Sudan, forced to flee their homes amid conflict, now face yet another urgent crisis – extreme hunger. Please give to CAFOD’s Sudan Crisis Appeal in church or at www.cafod.org.uk Your donation will help CAFOD’s partners to support more families with food packages and emergency cash payments as well as rebuilding water pipelines so clean water can reach communities who need it. Thank you for your generosity and prayers. See Notice in Porch. Missio (The Red Boxes) Thank You! Please bring your Red Missio boxes in for counting. If anyone would like a Red Box to collect your loose change in, then please let me know. Please visit www.missio.org.uk to find out more about how your support changes lives for the better.

Missionary Appeal

The Columbian Missionaries are appealing in this Diocese this year and one of their priests will be coming to this parish for that purpose on the weekends of 6th/7th July. Is there anybody who could offer him a bed for that night? If you can do so please let us know. It would be much appreciated! Food Bank The“Food Bank” Collection begins 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.

Escorted Tour to Westport, Knock & Co

Mayo, 16th June 2024.

£899.00 pps. Price includes: flight, 10kg hold luggage, 5 nights in 4 Star Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Lunch on three days. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock, Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick & Ashford Castle. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact Patricia or Natali on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com Network for a better World VA few copies of their recent Newsletter can be found in the porch.

A Year of Encounter

With a UK general election due sometime this year, politicians will be looking for our votes. We have a responsibility as Catholics to make sure that parties commit to tackling issues such as poverty and injustice. Raising our voices and contacting parliamentary candidates as a parish community will send a strong signal to those standing for election in our local constituencies. A Year of Encounter is a joint initiative between CAFOD and St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP), equipping Catholics to ask key questions of local candidates at the key moments. Please see www.cafod.org.uk for more information, including an online sessions on Saturday 4th May to learn more.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 23rd to 30th July 2024 This year’s diocesan Pilgrimage will take place from Tuesday 23rd to Tuesday 30th July (7 nights), flying direct from Liverpool to Lourdes. Poster and booking form with all details at the back of the church on notice board as well as on parish website. Bookings are to be made through Joe Walsh Tours on Freephone 0808 1890468 or joewalshtours.co.uk Please note that the dates on the poster and booking form are the correct ones – Joe Walsh Tours need to update their website which has incorrect information at present. Download Booking Form

North Wales African Catholic Community

Pilgrimage to St. Winefride’s Well, Holywell, Sunday 26th May at 2pm. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Peter Brignall. Please come along with food and drink to share. See notice in the porch. Cytûn Policy Bulletin The Easter issue of the bulletin is Available on the parish website. View Here….

Wrexham Newman Circle

You are all very welcome to the next Wrexham Newman Circle meeting to be held on Wednesday 8th May at 7.00pm in the Holy Family Convent 14 Sontley Rd Wrexham LL13 7EN. It promises to be a very interesting evening when Margaret and Steve Davies will be telling us about their recent visit to India to find out about the work of the charity REACHING the UNREACHED. The Charity works to empower the disadvantaged and poor to become financially independent. The main focus of their work is for women and young girls
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.

Days of Recollection at Loreto, Llandudno

2024

All are welcome to these monthly Saturdays of Recollection at Loreto led by the Loreto Team. They are free of charge and a wonderful opportunity for some quiet reflection. Please do pass on the information to anyone you think may be interested. There is no charge for the day, but a box will be left out for donations. (Suggested donation: between £5-£10, or whatever can be afforded) 2024 Dates - 16 March, 27 April, 25 May, 15 June, 14 September, 16 November, 7 December. 10.30 - 3.30. New Lectionary to be launched from Advent 2024 The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has confirmed the approval by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales for the new Lectionary. The Lectionary, which includes the scripture readings for Mass and the sacraments, will come into use in Catholic parishes in England and Wales from Advent 2024. Read More….

'Wrecsam Clarion'

The New Digital Diocesan Newsletter Welcome to the March edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue.
5th Sunday of Eastertide Yr B Saturday - 4th Week of Eastertide 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 28th April 2024 10.00am - Mass 3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - St Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church, Patron of Europe (feast) 9.30am - Mass Tues - 5th Week of Eastertide 9.30am - Mass Wed - 5th Week of Eastertide 9.30am - Mass 3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration Thur - St Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (memorial) 7.00pm - Mass Fri - Sts Philip and James, Apostles (feast) 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.
CLARION CLARION
Saturday - 5th Week of Eastertide No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 - Confessions, also available by request or appointment. 6th Sunday of Eastertide Yr B 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 6th May 2024 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - Eucharistic Adoration
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2024
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 May 2024 For The Formation Of Men And Women Religious And Seminarians Let us pray that men and women religious and seminarians, grow in their own vocational journey through human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, that leads them to be credible witnesses of the Gospel.
First Holy Communion Preparation class this coming Saturday (27th), 11 to 12 noon – children with their parents or guardians.

Sudan Crisis

Retiring Collection this weekend – CAFOD’s Sudan Crisis Appeal. Millions of families in Sudan, forced to flee their homes amid conflict, now face yet another urgent crisis – extreme hunger. Please give to CAFOD’s Sudan Crisis Appeal in church or at www.cafod.org.uk Your donation will help CAFOD’s partners to support more families with food packages and emergency cash payments as well as rebuilding water pipelines so clean water can reach communities who need it. Thank you for your generosity and prayers. See Notice in Porch. Missio (The Red Boxes) Thank You! Please bring your Red Missio boxes in for counting. If anyone would like a Red Box to collect your loose change in, then please let me know. Please visit www.missio.org.uk to find out more about how your support changes lives for the better.

Missionary Appeal

The Columbian Missionaries are appealing in this Diocese this year and one of their priests will be coming to this parish for that purpose on the weekends of 6th/7th July. Is there anybody who could offer him a bed for that night? If you can do so please let us know. It would be much appreciated! Food Bank The“Food Bank” Collection begins 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.

Escorted Tour to Westport, Knock & Co Mayo,

16th June 2024.

£899.00 pps. Price includes: flight, 10kg hold luggage, 5 nights in 4 Star Castlecourt Hotel, Westport with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Lunch on three days. All entertainment, excursions and transport included. Visit Knock, Galway City, Kylemore Abbey, Croagh Patrick & Ashford Castle. Single supplement on Enquiry. Contact Patricia or Natali on 01268 762 278 or 07740 175557 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail.com Network for a better World VA few copies of their recent Newsletter can be found in the porch.

A Year of Encounter

With a UK general election due sometime this year, politicians will be looking for our votes. We have a responsibility as Catholics to make sure that parties commit to tackling issues such as poverty and injustice. Raising our voices and contacting parliamentary candidates as a parish community will send a strong signal to those standing for election in our local constituencies. A Year of Encounter is a joint initiative between CAFOD and St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP), equipping Catholics to ask key questions of local candidates at the key moments. Please see www.cafod.org.uk for more information, including an online sessions on Saturday 4th May to learn more.
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.

Days of Recollection at Loreto, Llandudno

2024

All are welcome to these monthly Saturdays of Recollection at Loreto led by the Loreto Team. They are free of charge and a wonderful opportunity for some quiet reflection. Please do pass on the information to anyone you think may be interested. There is no charge for the day, but a box will be left out for donations. (Suggested donation: between £5-£10, or whatever can be afforded) 2024 Dates - 16 March, 27 April, 25 May, 15 June, 14 September, 16 November, 7 December. 10.30 - 3.30. New Lectionary to be launched from Advent 2024 The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has confirmed the approval by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales for the new Lectionary. The Lectionary, which includes the scripture readings for Mass and the sacraments, will come into use in Catholic parishes in England and Wales from Advent 2024. Read More….

'Wrecsam Clarion'

The New Digital Diocesan Newsletter Welcome to the March edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue.
5th Sunday of Eastertide Yr B Saturday - 4th Week of Eastertide 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 28th April 2024 10.00am - Mass 3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - St Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church, Patron of Europe (feast) 9.30am - Mass Tues - 5th Week of Eastertide 9.30am - Mass Wed - 5th Week of Eastertide 9.30am - Mass 3pm - 4pm - Eucharistic Adoration Thur - St Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (memorial) 7.00pm - Mass Fri - Sts Philip and James, Apostles (feast) 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.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 23rd to 30th July 2024 This year’s diocesan Pilgrimage will take place from Tuesday 23rd to Tuesday 30th July (7 nights), flying direct from Liverpool to Lourdes. Poster and booking form with all details at the back of the church on notice board as well as on parish website. Bookings are to be made through Joe Walsh Tours on Freephone 0808 1890468 or joewalshtours.co.uk Please note that the dates on the poster and booking form are the correct ones – Joe Walsh Tours need to update their website which has incorrect information at present. Download Booking Form

North Wales African Catholic Community

Pilgrimage to St. Winefride’s Well, Holywell, Sunday 26th May at 2pm. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Peter Brignall. Please come along with food and drink to share. See notice in the porch. Cytûn Policy Bulletin The Easter issue of the bulletin is Available on the parish website. View Here….

Wrexham Newman Circle

You are all very welcome to the next Wrexham Newman Circle meeting to be held on Wednesday 8th May at 7.00pm in the Holy Family Convent 14 Sontley Rd Wrexham LL13 7EN. It promises to be a very interesting evening when Margaret and Steve Davies will be telling us about their recent visit to India to find out about the work of the charity REACHING the UNREACHED. The Charity works to empower the disadvantaged and poor to become financially independent. The main focus of their work is for women and young girls
Saturday - 5th Week of Eastertide No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 - Confessions, also available by request or appointment. 6th Sunday of Eastertide Yr B 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 6th May 2024 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - Eucharistic Adoration