Llay Parish
Wrexham, North Wales
Assisted Suicide Bill
The e-action campaign
https://www.cbcew.org.uk/oppose-
assisted-suicide-in-wales/ is still open
and similarly encourages you to contact
your Member of Senedd as soon as
possible.
Please Read Joint letter from the
Diocesan Bishops of Wales. Read
Here….
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.orgQuietness (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 January 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.Justice & Peace Sunday
This weekend: Justice & Peace Sunday. Pope Francis’ theme for the World Day of Peace 2026 is ‘Peace be with you all: Towards an ‘unarmed and disarming peace’. Pope Leo urged a “disarming peace,” warning that religions must resist the urge to turn thoughts and words into weapons. He emphasized that true spiritual wisdom calls people to look beyond tribe or similarity, a lesson no longer guaranteed in today’s world. He stressed that, alongside concrete action, prayer, spirituality, and interreligious dialogue are essential paths toward peace and genuine encounter across cultures. Read More…. Synodality Meeting This Sunday (18th) at 11.30am in the Hall at Llay (after the 10am Mass). All are welcome. The subject is: Contemplative Prayer.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. Prayer requests Please pray for Bishop Edwin, who fractured his arm before Christmas, and for Canon Terence Carr, who is unwell with pneumonia.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.Annual Mass in Celebration of
Marriages and Married Life
Saturday 7 February 2026, 12 noon at the Wrexham Cathedral. You are invited to join Bishop Peter for this Marriage, commitment and family life. Married couples are invited to take part in the annual renewal of vows with Bishop Peter. Engaged couples will receive a special Blessing. A buffet lunch will follow, including a very special anniversary cake. Please contact Wioletta Trebska at mfl@rcdwxm.org.uk for more information or to inform of any special wedding anniversar this year, by 28 January. SPUC “White Flower” appeal Collection this weekend The collection has been delayed for various reasons. You will be made aware of new collection date in due course.
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.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr. A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 18th January 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
Tue - Weekday in Ordinary Time
8.30am - Mass
Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am Mass
3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic
Adoration
Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time
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 -
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr. A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 25th 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 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.
Justice & Peace Sunday
This weekend: Justice & Peace Sunday. Pope Francis’ theme for the World Day of Peace 2026 is ‘Peace be with you all: Towards an ‘unarmed and disarming peace’. Pope Leo urged a “disarming peace,” warning that religions must resist the urge to turn thoughts and words into weapons. He emphasized that true spiritual wisdom calls people to look beyond tribe or similarity, a lesson no longer guaranteed in today’s world. He stressed that, alongside concrete action, prayer, spirituality, and interreligious dialogue are essential paths toward peace and genuine encounter across cultures. Read More…. Synodality Meeting This Sunday (18th) at 11.30am in the Hall at Llay (after the 10am Mass). All are welcome. The subject is: Contemplative Prayer.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. Prayer requests Please pray for Bishop Edwin, who fractured his arm before Christmas, and for Canon Terence Carr, who is unwell with pneumonia.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.Annual Mass in Celebration of Marriages
and Married Life
Saturday 7 February 2026, 12 noon at the Wrexham Cathedral. You are invited to join Bishop Peter for this Marriage, commitment and family life. Married couples are invited to take part in the annual renewal of vows with Bishop Peter. Engaged couples will receive a special Blessing. A buffet lunch will follow, including a very special anniversary cake. Please contact Wioletta Trebska at mfl@rcdwxm.org.uk for more information or to inform of any special wedding anniversar this year, by 28 January. SPUC “White Flower” appeal Collection this weekend The collection has been delayed for various reasons. You will be made aware of new collection date in due course.
Assisted Suicide Bill
The e-action campaign
https://www.cbcew.org.uk/oppose-assisted-suicide-
in-wales/ is still open and similarly encourages you to
contact your Member of Senedd as soon as possible.
Please Read Joint letter from the Diocesan Bishops of
Wales. Read Here….
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.orgQuietness (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 January 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.2nd Sunday in Ordinary
Time Yr. A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 18th January 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
Tue - Weekday in Ordinary Time
8.30am - Mass
Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am Mass
3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic
Adoration
Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time
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.
3rd Sunday in Ordinary
Time Yr. A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 25th 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.
Justice & Peace Sunday
This weekend: Justice & Peace Sunday. Pope Francis’ theme for the World Day of Peace 2026 is ‘Peace be with you all: Towards an ‘unarmed and disarming peace’. Pope Leo urged a “disarming peace,” warning that religions must resist the urge to turn thoughts and words into weapons. He emphasized that true spiritual wisdom calls people to look beyond tribe or similarity, a lesson no longer guaranteed in today’s world. He stressed that, alongside concrete action, prayer, spirituality, and interreligious dialogue are essential paths toward peace and genuine encounter across cultures. Read More…. Synodality Meeting This Sunday (18th) at 11.30am in the Hall at Llay (after the 10am Mass). All are welcome. The subject is: Contemplative Prayer.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. Prayer requests Please pray for Bishop Edwin, who fractured his arm before Christmas, and for Canon Terence Carr, who is unwell with pneumonia.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.Annual Mass in Celebration of Marriages and
Married Life
Saturday 7 February 2026, 12 noon at the Wrexham Cathedral. You are invited to join Bishop Peter for this Marriage, commitment and family life. Married couples are invited to take part in the annual renewal of vows with Bishop Peter. Engaged couples will receive a special Blessing. A buffet lunch will follow, including a very special anniversary cake. Please contact Wioletta Trebska at mfl@rcdwxm.org.uk for more information or to inform of any special wedding anniversar this year, by 28 January. SPUC “White Flower” appeal Collection this weekend The collection has been delayed for various reasons. You will be made aware of new collection date in due course.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 January 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.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary
Time Yr. A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 18th January 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am - Mass
Tue - Weekday in Ordinary Time
8.30am - Mass
Wed - Weekday in Ordinary Time
9.30am Mass
3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic
Adoration
Thur - Weekday in Ordinary Time
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.
Assisted Suicide Bill
The e-action campaign
https://www.cbcew.org.uk/oppose-assisted-suicide-
in-wales/ is still open and similarly encourages you to
contact your Member of Senedd as soon as possible.
Please Read Joint letter from the Diocesan Bishops of
Wales. Read Here….
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.org3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Yr. A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 25th January 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
