© Llay/Rossett Parish 2026
Llay Parish Wrexham, North Wales
Wrexham Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026 Led by our Bishop, Peter. 12-16 May 2026 (4 Nights) from £849 per person sharing. See the Notices in the porch. All bookings should be made through Joe Walsh Tours at 46-48 Long Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6UQ. Booking are also accepted online Joe Walsh Tours and over the telephone 0808 1890468. No booking is definite until a non-refundable deposit payment of £350 per person (plus insurance premium if applicable) has been receipted by Joe Walsh Tours

Pilgrimage to Assisi

Eddie Gilmore is leading a walking pilgrimage to Assisi from May 1st- 9th 2026. The group will spend a night in Florence, then travel to Città di Castello and walk for six days along the beautiful ‘Way of Francis,’ arriving in Assisi during the famous Calendimaggio, May festival. Contact Eddie for more information: gileag@gmail.com Parish Meeting (17th March): Preparing for Holy Week Services There will be a meeting for all parishioners on 17th March at 7pm to discuss the Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. This is to ensure that all the tasks involved in celebrating Easter are covered. Anyone who is unable to attend who is available to help at the services should let Helen Zammit-Willson (07484 222237) or Canon Lordan know before 17th March so this can be factored into the discussion.

Lent and Creation

Lent is a time of reflection, prayer, almsgiving and fasting. During this lent, perhaps we can use this reflective time to grow deeper in our love and care for creation. Could the things that we chose to give up or the extra actions that we commit to do, be those that address climate change, protect creation and lead us into a closer relationship with our earth and Creator. There is a Lenten Care for Creation Ideas sheet at the back of church with ideas for positive action that we, or our family and friends, may find useful. .

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 March 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. 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. The five-week Lenten Course: “We Dare to Ask”: This year’s five week Lenten Course, “We Dare to Ask”, invites parishioners to prepare to renew their Baptismal promises at Easter. The resource reflects on our vocation in God’s plan of salvation, Christ’s self gift, and the sacramental life of the Church. It encourages us, despite the world’s distractions, to turn back to God with contrite hearts and seek his mercy, so that we may renew our covenant with Christ and live more deeply as his baptised sons and daughters. The full resource is available Here…. Each weekly session also has its own page: Week One…. Week Two…. Week Three…. Week Four…. Week Five….

Lenten Alms

There are two little “Lenten Alms” Boxes in the Porch for any donations you may wish to give. This year they go to “The Pontifical Missions” and “The John Bradburne Memorial Society” – two very worthy charities. (Read about them in the Bulletin of the 2nd Sunday of Lent). The two little collection Boxes are emptied almost as soon as they receive any donations. https://www.johnbradburne.com/ Youth Days this Year Two forthcoming Diocesan Youth Days – Saturday 6th June in St. David’s, Mold, and Saturday 21st November in Colwyn Bay, 10.30am to 3pm. Save the dates

Synodality Meeting

This Sunday (15th) at 11.30am (after the 10am Mass) in our Hall – probably on an overview of Prayer, in the light of our recent discussions. Everyone welcome. R.I.P. We also sadly announce the death of Derek Hannaby which occurred on Friday, 20th February at the Nightingale Hospice in Wrexham. We now know the date and time of Derek’s funeral. His funeral Mass will be on Friday, 27th March, at 11am. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

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. Lenten Penitential Service This coming Friday (March 27th) at 6pm in the Cathedral, Wrexham, with the opportunity for the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) from a number of priests. Do avail of it.

Stations of the Cross

This Wednesday (25th) 2.00pm, Do come, bring the children, and invite others, non-Catholics and Catholics alike. Some people love to pray the stations alone on other occasions - a devotion highly commended, especially during Lent. Holy Week - Llay At a meeting on Tuesday last (17th) it was decided that it would be very difficult to celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday), the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) and the Easter Vigil, with proper dignity and reverence here at Llay because of shortage of servers, readers etc. And so it was suggested that it would be better for those wishing to participate in these ceremonies to go to a neighbouring parish and to celebrate them there. This, too, is recommended in this month’s “Wrexham Clarion”. There will, of course, be the usual Palm Sunday celebration and the Stations of the Cross, and Silent Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. We hope to publish the times of these ceremonies in our neighbouring parishes in next week’s Bulletin.

Next Sunday (March 22nd) – St.

Mary’s Youth Group Gathering in

St. Mary’s Cathedral Church Hall

There is a youth group meeting on Sunday March 22nd from 12 Noon - 3:00pm. Come join us after 10:30am Mass (at 11:30am). EVERYONE WELCOME! Tea, coffee, refreshments, games and socialising for everyone and families before the youth group meeting starts at 12 Noon and ends at 3:00pm. This month we will be learning about Holy Week for our Catholic teaching, preparing our thoughts and hearts to rejoice this Easter. Our guest speakers are: Sr Maria, Sr Shelia and Sr Celine from The Holy Family Convent. Please see poster in the porch for more details.
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for March2026 For disarmament and peace Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.

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 Lent Yr. A

Saturday - Saturday after Ash Wednesday No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 22nd March 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration Clocks go forward: Next weekend (28th to 29th) clocks go forward for the start of British Summer Time.
Mon - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 9.30am - Mass Tue - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 8.30am - Mass Wed - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 9.30am - Mass 2.00pm - Stations 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration Thur - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 7.00pm - Mass Fri - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 11.00am - Funeral Mass Derek Hannaby R.I.P

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 -

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the

Lord, Yr. A

Saturday - Weekday 5th Week of Lent No morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 29th March 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
CLARION CLARION
–
© 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 9am - 5pm
Latest Bulletin to Download - Parish news insert -
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for March 2026 For disarmament and peace Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.

Synodality Meeting

This Sunday (15th) at 11.30am (after the 10am Mass) in our Hall – probably on an overview of Prayer, in the light of our recent discussions. Everyone welcome. R.I.P. We also sadly announce the death of Derek Hannaby which occurred on Friday, 20th February at the Nightingale Hospice in Wrexham. We now know the date and time of Derek’s funeral. His funeral Mass will be on Friday, 27th March, at 11am. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

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. Lenten Penitential Service This coming Friday (March 27th) at 6pm in the Cathedral, Wrexham, with the opportunity for the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) from a number of priests. Do avail of it.

Stations of the Cross

This Wednesday (25th) 2.00pm, Do come, bring the children, and invite others, non-Catholics and Catholics alike. Some people love to pray the stations alone on other occasions - a devotion highly commended, especially during Lent. Holy Week - Llay At a meeting on Tuesday last (17th) it was decided that it would be very difficult to celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday), the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) and the Easter Vigil, with proper dignity and reverence here at Llay because of shortage of servers, readers etc. And so it was suggested that it would be better for those wishing to participate in these ceremonies to go to a neighbouring parish and to celebrate them there. This, too, is recommended in this month’s “Wrexham Clarion”. There will, of course, be the usual Palm Sunday celebration and the Stations of the Cross, and Silent Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. We hope to publish the times of these ceremonies in our neighbouring parishes in next week’s Bulletin.

Next Sunday (March 22nd) – St. Mary’s

Youth Group Gathering in St. Mary’s

Cathedral Church Hall

There is a youth group meeting on Sunday March 22nd from 12 Noon - 3:00pm. Come join us after 10:30am Mass (at 11:30am). EVERYONE WELCOME! Tea, coffee, refreshments, games and socialising for everyone and families before the youth group meeting starts at 12 Noon and ends at 3:00pm. This month we will be learning about Holy Week for our Catholic teaching, preparing our thoughts and hearts to rejoice this Easter. Our guest speakers are: Sr Maria, Sr Shelia and Sr Celine from The Holy Family Convent. Please see poster in the porch for more details.
Wrexham Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026 Led by our Bishop, Peter. 12-16 May 2026 (4 Nights) from £849 per person sharing. See the Notices in the porch. All bookings should be made through Joe Walsh Tours at 46-48 Long Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6UQ. Booking are also accepted online Joe Walsh Tours and over the telephone 0808 1890468. No booking is definite until a non- refundable deposit payment of £350 per person (plus insurance premium if applicable) has been receipted by Joe Walsh Tours

Pilgrimage to Assisi

Eddie Gilmore is leading a walking pilgrimage to Assisi from May 1st- 9th 2026. The group will spend a night in Florence, then travel to Città di Castello and walk for six days along the beautiful ‘Way of Francis,’ arriving in Assisi during the famous Calendimaggio, May festival. Contact Eddie for more information: gileag@gmail.com Parish Meeting (17th March): Preparing for Holy Week Services There will be a meeting for all parishioners on 17th March at 7pm to discuss the Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. This is to ensure that all the tasks involved in celebrating Easter are covered. Anyone who is unable to attend who is available to help at the services should let Helen Zammit-Willson (07484 222237) or Canon Lordan know before 17th March so this can be factored into the discussion.

Lent and Creation

Lent is a time of reflection, prayer, almsgiving and fasting. During this lent, perhaps we can use this reflective time to grow deeper in our love and care for creation. Could the things that we chose to give up or the extra actions that we commit to do, be those that address climate change, protect creation and lead us into a closer relationship with our earth and Creator. There is a Lenten Care for Creation Ideas sheet at the back of church with ideas for positive action that we, or our family and friends, may find useful. .

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 March 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. 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. The five-week Lenten Course: “We Dare to Ask”: This year’s five week Lenten Course, “We Dare to Ask”, invites parishioners to prepare to renew their Baptismal promises at Easter. The resource reflects on our vocation in God’s plan of salvation, Christ’s self gift, and the sacramental life of the Church. It encourages us, despite the world’s distractions, to turn back to God with contrite hearts and seek his mercy, so that we may renew our covenant with Christ and live more deeply as his baptised sons and daughters. The full resource is available Here…. Each weekly session also has its own page: Week One…. Week Two…. Week Three…. Week Four…. Week Five….

Lenten Alms

There are two little “Lenten Alms” Boxes in the Porch for any donations you may wish to give. This year they go to “The Pontifical Missions” and “The John Bradburne Memorial Society” – two very worthy charities. (Read about them in the Bulletin of the 2nd Sunday of Lent). The two little collection Boxes are emptied almost as soon as they receive any donations. https://www.johnbradburne.com/ Youth Days this Year Two forthcoming Diocesan Youth Days – Saturday 6th June in St. David’s, Mold, and Saturday 21st November in Colwyn Bay, 10.30am to 3pm. Save the dates

5th Sunday of Lent Yr. A

Saturday - Saturday after Ash Wednesday No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 22nd March 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration Clocks go forward: Next weekend (28th to 29th) clocks go forward for the start of British Summer Time.
Mon - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 9.30am - Mass Tue - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 8.30am - Mass Wed - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 9.30am - Mass 2.00pm - Stations 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration Thur - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 7.00pm - Mass Fri - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 11.00am - Funeral Mass Derek Hannaby R.I.P

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

Palm Sunday of the Passion

of the Lord, Yr. A

Saturday - Weekday 5th Week of Lent No morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 29th March 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
© 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 March 2026 For disarmament and peace Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.

Synodality Meeting

This Sunday (15th) at 11.30am (after the 10am Mass) in our Hall – probably on an overview of Prayer, in the light of our recent discussions. Everyone welcome. R.I.P. We also sadly announce the death of Derek Hannaby which occurred on Friday, 20th February at the Nightingale Hospice in Wrexham. We now know the date and time of Derek’s funeral. His funeral Mass will be on Friday, 27th March, at 11am. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

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. Lenten Penitential Service This coming Friday (March 27th) at 6pm in the Cathedral, Wrexham, with the opportunity for the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) from a number of priests. Do avail of it.

Stations of the Cross

This Wednesday (25th) 2.00pm, Do come, bring the children, and invite others, non-Catholics and Catholics alike. Some people love to pray the stations alone on other occasions - a devotion highly commended, especially during Lent. Holy Week - Llay At a meeting on Tuesday last (17th) it was decided that it would be very difficult to celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday), the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) and the Easter Vigil, with proper dignity and reverence here at Llay because of shortage of servers, readers etc. And so it was suggested that it would be better for those wishing to participate in these ceremonies to go to a neighbouring parish and to celebrate them there. This, too, is recommended in this month’s “Wrexham Clarion”. There will, of course, be the usual Palm Sunday celebration and the Stations of the Cross, and Silent Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. We hope to publish the times of these ceremonies in our neighbouring parishes in next week’s Bulletin.

Next Sunday (March 22nd) – St. Mary’s

Youth Group Gathering in St. Mary’s

Cathedral Church Hall

There is a youth group meeting on Sunday March 22nd from 12 Noon - 3:00pm. Come join us after 10:30am Mass (at 11:30am). EVERYONE WELCOME! Tea, coffee, refreshments, games and socialising for everyone and families before the youth group meeting starts at 12 Noon and ends at 3:00pm. This month we will be learning about Holy Week for our Catholic teaching, preparing our thoughts and hearts to rejoice this Easter. Our guest speakers are: Sr Maria, Sr Shelia and Sr Celine from The Holy Family Convent. Please see poster in the porch for more details.

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 March 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. 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. The five-week Lenten Course: “We Dare to Ask”: This year’s five week Lenten Course, “We Dare to Ask”, invites parishioners to prepare to renew their Baptismal promises at Easter. The resource reflects on our vocation in God’s plan of salvation, Christ’s self gift, and the sacramental life of the Church. It encourages us, despite the world’s distractions, to turn back to God with contrite hearts and seek his mercy, so that we may renew our covenant with Christ and live more deeply as his baptised sons and daughters. The full resource is available Here…. Each weekly session also has its own page: Week One…. Week Two…. Week Three…. Week Four…. Week Five….

Lenten Alms

There are two little “Lenten Alms” Boxes in the Porch for any donations you may wish to give. This year they go to “The Pontifical Missions” and “The John Bradburne Memorial Society” – two very worthy charities. (Read about them in the Bulletin of the 2nd Sunday of Lent). The two little collection Boxes are emptied almost as soon as they receive any donations. https://www.johnbradburne.com/ Youth Days this Year Two forthcoming Diocesan Youth Days – Saturday 6th June in St. David’s, Mold, and Saturday 21st November in Colwyn Bay, 10.30am to 3pm. Save the dates

5th Sunday of Lent Yr. A

Saturday - Saturday after Ash Wednesday No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 22nd March 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration Clocks go forward: Next weekend (28th to 29th) clocks go forward for the start of British Summer Time.
Mon - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 9.30am - Mass Tue - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 8.30am - Mass Wed - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 9.30am - Mass 2.00pm - Stations 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration Thur - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 7.00pm - Mass Fri - Weekday 5th Week of Lent 11.00am - Funeral Mass Derek Hannaby R.I.P

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.
Wrexham Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026 Led by our Bishop, Peter. 12-16 May 2026 (4 Nights) from £849 per person sharing. See the Notices in the porch. All bookings should be made through Joe Walsh Tours at 46-48 Long Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6UQ. Booking are also accepted online Joe Walsh Tours and over the telephone 0808 1890468. No booking is definite until a non- refundable deposit payment of £350 per person (plus insurance premium if applicable) has been receipted by Joe Walsh Tours

Pilgrimage to Assisi

Eddie Gilmore is leading a walking pilgrimage to Assisi from May 1st- 9th 2026. The group will spend a night in Florence, then travel to Città di Castello and walk for six days along the beautiful ‘Way of Francis,’ arriving in Assisi during the famous Calendimaggio, May festival. Contact Eddie for more information: gileag@gmail.com Parish Meeting (17th March): Preparing for Holy Week Services There will be a meeting for all parishioners on 17th March at 7pm to discuss the Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. This is to ensure that all the tasks involved in celebrating Easter are covered. Anyone who is unable to attend who is available to help at the services should let Helen Zammit-Willson (07484 222237) or Canon Lordan know before 17th March so this can be factored into the discussion.

Lent and Creation

Lent is a time of reflection, prayer, almsgiving and fasting. During this lent, perhaps we can use this reflective time to grow deeper in our love and care for creation. Could the things that we chose to give up or the extra actions that we commit to do, be those that address climate change, protect creation and lead us into a closer relationship with our earth and Creator. There is a Lenten Care for Creation Ideas sheet at the back of church with ideas for positive action that we, or our family and friends, may find useful. .

Palm Sunday of the Passion

of the Lord, Yr. A

Saturday - Weekday 5th Week of Lent No morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 29th March 2026 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration