Llay Parish
Wrexham, North Wales
Christmas Gifts for
Disadvantaged Children
The "tree" is now set up in Church. If you
would like to provide a gift, please take a
gift tag which has the name, age and
gender of a child (Male or Female), along
with the name of the family's care worker
in brackets. A couple of the tags also give
an idea of the type of gift a child might
like. The gift should cost around £10, not
much more, so that all the children
receive a present of similar value. Please
don't provide a gift voucher because the
excitement is so much greater with an
actual item! The gifts should be returned
by the weekend of 6th/7th December
unwrapped but in a gift bag, with the
label attached.
Parish Advent Social - raising
money for Mary's Meals
On Friday 12th December at 7pm in the church hall to raise money for Mary's Meals. Advent Carols and refreshments such as non-alcoholic mulled wine/Christmas nibbles, etc. Put the date in your diary and support this event for a very worthy cause. Donations for the raffle would be welcome - please pass onto Helen Zammit-Willson or Eileen Evans. Please add your name to the list in the church porch. Last Sunday was “Youth Sunday” Our “Youth Day Retiring Collection” will be taken up this weekend. This will support our Diocesan Youth Activities. Please do the best you can.“Missio” Red Boxes
Please would box holders bring them in for emptying during November. They can be left in & collected from the porch. Thank you. Diocesan Children’s Choir - Music Ministry Team for all children aged 7-14 The choir will be held in 2 locations: Please attend whichever is convenient. On Mondays at Our Lady of the Rosary in Buckley from 5 to 5.45pm and on Wednesdays at St. Marys in Ruabon from 5 to 5.45pm. This choir, initially running from now until Christmas, will provide children with an active role within the music ministry in their parish. Parents are invited to stay for a social "biscuit and brew" session in the church hall whilst the children practice. The children will be leading the singing at the Family Advent Day in Buckley on 30th November. For all enquiries and to register your child, please email Beki Jenkins via Choral@rcdwxm.org.ukQuietness (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 November edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue .R.I.P.
Funeral Mass for Joan Pritchard: As you were informed a few weeks ago, Joan died on November 11th. Her funeral has now been arranged for Monday, December 8th, with Mass here in Llay at 11am, to be followed by burial at Gresford Cemetery. She is sorely missed by her family and many friends. Please keep her and them in your prayers. May she rest in peace. 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. “Safeguarding” Message The Catholic Church is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Every person has a right to be safe and respected within our community in a non-judgemental way. As a parish, we take this responsibility seriously. We follow national safeguarding guidelines, ensure all volunteers are properly vetted and trained, and maintain clear procedures for reporting concerns. Our parish is open and is inclusive to all who come to pray within. Together, let us continue to build a community of care, trust, and safety for all in an open honest, tolerant and receptive manner. If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult, or if you wish to speak with someone about a safeguarding issue, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Representative or the Diocesan Safeguarding Office.Advent Family Day – Sunday,
30th November
For those who have booked, do remember that this takes place next Sunday (30th November), at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Buckley (CH7 2BF) from 11.00am onwards. See the Notice in the Porch for more details. CAFOD “World Gifts” Catalogues Please take a “World Gift” Catalogue home with you, or check out the full range online 0300 777 0030 www.cafod.org.uk/worldgifts.Memorial Gift
We gratefully acknowledge the generous bequest of £1,000.00, made by the late Mrs. Patricia (Pat) McCain. This gift will support the ongoing mission and ministries of St Francis of Assisi, Llay, and her memory will be prayerfully honoured in our parish community. 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.Advent Retreats at Loreto
Loreto Spirituality Centre organises: Advent Weekend Retreat 28th - 30th November and Advent Triduum 8th - 12th December. Find more information on their website www.loretocentre.org.uk by phoning 01492 878031 or by email info@loretocentre.org.uk Also see the notice in the porch. Loreto 2026 programme of retreats can be found on this downloadable programme. Jubilee Year 2025 - A Day of Pilgrimage, Dolgellau Ss Beuno and Garmon Vicariate have organised a Mass and other activities to mark the end of the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. This will take place at the Church of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows in Dolgellau (LL40 1LR) on Thursday, 11th December from 12noon. It is open to all who would like to attend. See the Poster in the Porch.Alan Darby
Alan’s daughter in-law, Salome, informs us that Alan is now living in Lexham Green Rest Home in Buckley, and would love to be visited. Christmas Cards A nice selection of religious Christmas Cards are now on sale from the porch. Do avail of them.A reminder to pray the Jubilee
Prayer
As we continue our journey through this Jubilee season, we gently remind you to pray the Jubilee Prayer, which has been included in our parish bulletin for quite some time. It is a powerful reflection of our shared hope, faith, charity and mission as Pilgrims of Hope. Jubilee Prayer Advent Penitential Service Will be held in the Cathedral, on Friday 19th December at 6pm, with a number of priests, including your own priest, available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (“Confession”)November, Month of Mercy and
The Holy Souls
Do avail of the Pamphlets in the Porch – based on the Divine Mercy Devotion. CTBI Newsletter Click image to download
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for
December 2025
For Christians in areas of conflict.
LLet us pray that Christians living in areas
of war or conflict, especially in the Middle
East, might be seeds of peace,
reconciliation and hope.
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.
1st Sunday of Advent Yr A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 30th November 2025 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - 1st Week of Advent
9.30am - Mass
Tues - 1st Week of Advent
No Parish Mass
Wed - St Francis Xavier, Priest
(memorial)
9.30am - Mass
3.00pm-4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Thur - 1st Week of Advent
7.00pm - Mass
Fri - 1st Week of Advent
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 -
2nd Sunday of Advent Yr A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 7th December 2025 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
December 2025
For Christians in areas of conflict.
LLet us pray that Christians living in areas of war or
conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds
of peace, reconciliation and hope.
Memorial Gift
We gratefully acknowledge the generous bequest of £1,000.00, made by the late Mrs. Patricia (Pat) McCain. This gift will support the ongoing mission and ministries of St Francis of Assisi, Llay, and her memory will be prayerfully honoured in our parish community. 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.Advent Retreats at Loreto
Loreto Spirituality Centre organises: Advent Weekend Retreat 28th - 30th November and Advent Triduum 8th - 12th December. Find more information on their website www.loretocentre.org.uk by phoning 01492 878031 or by email info@loretocentre.org.uk Also see the notice in the porch. Loreto 2026 programme of retreats can be found on this downloadable programme. Jubilee Year 2025 - A Day of Pilgrimage, Dolgellau Ss Beuno and Garmon Vicariate have organised a Mass and other activities to mark the end of the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. This will take place at the Church of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows in Dolgellau (LL40 1LR) on Thursday, 11th December from 12noon. It is open to all who would like to attend. See the Poster in the Porch.Alan Darby
Alan’s daughter in-law, Salome, informs us that Alan is now living in Lexham Green Rest Home in Buckley, and would love to be visited. Christmas Cards A nice selection of religious Christmas Cards are now on sale from the porch. Do avail of them.A reminder to pray the Jubilee Prayer
As we continue our journey through this Jubilee season, we gently remind you to pray the Jubilee Prayer, which has been included in our parish bulletin for quite some time. It is a powerful reflection of our shared hope, faith, charity and mission as Pilgrims of Hope. Jubilee Prayer Advent Penitential Service Will be held in the Cathedral, on Friday 19th December at 6pm, with a number of priests, including your own priest, available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (“Confession”)November, Month of Mercy and The Holy
Souls
Do avail of the Pamphlets in the Porch – based on the Divine Mercy Devotion. CTBI Newsletter Click image to download
Christmas Gifts for Disadvantaged
Children
The "tree" is now set up in Church. If you would like
to provide a gift, please take a gift tag which has the
name, age and gender of a child (Male or Female),
along with the name of the family's care worker in
brackets. A couple of the tags also give an idea of the
type of gift a child might like. The gift should cost
around £10, not much more, so that all the children
receive a present of similar value. Please don't
provide a gift voucher because the excitement is so
much greater with an actual item! The gifts should be
returned by the weekend of 6th/7th December
unwrapped but in a gift bag, with the label attached.
Parish Advent Social - raising money for
Mary's Meals
On Friday 12th December at 7pm in the church hall to raise money for Mary's Meals. Advent Carols and refreshments such as non-alcoholic mulled wine/Christmas nibbles, etc. Put the date in your diary and support this event for a very worthy cause. Donations for the raffle would be welcome - please pass onto Helen Zammit-Willson or Eileen Evans. Please add your name to the list in the church porch. Last Sunday was “Youth Sunday” Our “Youth Day Retiring Collection” will be taken up this weekend. This will support our Diocesan Youth Activities. Please do the best you can.“Missio” Red Boxes
Please would box holders bring them in for emptying during November. They can be left in & collected from the porch. Thank you. Diocesan Children’s Choir - Music Ministry Team for all children aged 7-14 The choir will be held in 2 locations: Please attend whichever is convenient. On Mondays at Our Lady of the Rosary in Buckley from 5 to 5.45pm and on Wednesdays at St. Marys in Ruabon from 5 to 5.45pm. This choir, initially running from now until Christmas, will provide children with an active role within the music ministry in their parish. Parents are invited to stay for a social "biscuit and brew" session in the church hall whilst the children practice. The children will be leading the singing at the Family Advent Day in Buckley on 30th November. For all enquiries and to register your child, please email Beki Jenkins via Choral@rcdwxm.org.ukQuietness (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 November edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue .R.I.P.
Funeral Mass for Joan Pritchard: As you were informed a few weeks ago, Joan died on November 11th. Her funeral has now been arranged for Monday, December 8th, with Mass here in Llay at 11am, to be followed by burial at Gresford Cemetery. She is sorely missed by her family and many friends. Please keep her and them in your prayers. May she rest in peace. 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. “Safeguarding” Message The Catholic Church is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Every person has a right to be safe and respected within our community in a non-judgemental way. As a parish, we take this responsibility seriously. We follow national safeguarding guidelines, ensure all volunteers are properly vetted and trained, and maintain clear procedures for reporting concerns. Our parish is open and is inclusive to all who come to pray within. Together, let us continue to build a community of care, trust, and safety for all in an open honest, tolerant and receptive manner. If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult, or if you wish to speak with someone about a safeguarding issue, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Representative or the Diocesan Safeguarding Office.Advent Family Day – Sunday, 30th
November
For those who have booked, do remember that this takes place next Sunday (30th November), at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Buckley (CH7 2BF) from 11.00am onwards. See the Notice in the Porch for more details. CAFOD “World Gifts” Catalogues Please take a “World Gift” Catalogue home with you, or check out the full range online 0300 777 0030 www.cafod.org.uk/worldgifts.1st Sunday of Advent Yr A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 30th November 2025 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - 1st Week of Advent
9.30am - Mass
Tues - 1st Week of Advent
No Parish Mass
Wed - St Francis Xavier, Priest
(memorial)
9.30am - Mass
3.00pm-4.00pm Eucharistic
Adoration
Thur - 1st Week of Advent
7.00pm - Mass
Fri - 1st Week of Advent
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.
2nd Sunday of Advent Yr A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 7th December 2025 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 December
2025
For Christians in areas of conflict.
LLet us pray that Christians living in areas of war or
conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds
of peace, reconciliation and hope.
Memorial Gift
We gratefully acknowledge the generous bequest of £1,000.00, made by the late Mrs. Patricia (Pat) McCain. This gift will support the ongoing mission and ministries of St Francis of Assisi, Llay, and her memory will be prayerfully honoured in our parish community. 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.Advent Retreats at Loreto
Loreto Spirituality Centre organises: Advent Weekend Retreat 28th - 30th November and Advent Triduum 8th - 12th December. Find more information on their website www.loretocentre.org.uk by phoning 01492 878031 or by email info@loretocentre.org.uk Also see the notice in the porch. Loreto 2026 programme of retreats can be found on this downloadable programme. Jubilee Year 2025 - A Day of Pilgrimage, Dolgellau Ss Beuno and Garmon Vicariate have organised a Mass and other activities to mark the end of the Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. This will take place at the Church of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows in Dolgellau (LL40 1LR) on Thursday, 11th December from 12noon. It is open to all who would like to attend. See the Poster in the Porch.Alan Darby
Alan’s daughter in-law, Salome, informs us that Alan is now living in Lexham Green Rest Home in Buckley, and would love to be visited. Christmas Cards A nice selection of religious Christmas Cards are now on sale from the porch. Do avail of them.A reminder to pray the Jubilee Prayer
As we continue our journey through this Jubilee season, we gently remind you to pray the Jubilee Prayer, which has been included in our parish bulletin for quite some time. It is a powerful reflection of our shared hope, faith, charity and mission as Pilgrims of Hope. Jubilee Prayer Advent Penitential Service Will be held in the Cathedral, on Friday 19th December at 6pm, with a number of priests, including your own priest, available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (“Confession”)November, Month of Mercy and The Holy
Souls
Do avail of the Pamphlets in the Porch – based on the Divine Mercy Devotion. CTBI Newsletter Click image to downloadQuietness (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 November edition of 'The Clarion' the new Digital Diocesan Newsletter. Please click the button below to read the latest issue .R.I.P.
Funeral Mass for Joan Pritchard: As you were informed a few weeks ago, Joan died on November 11th. Her funeral has now been arranged for Monday, December 8th, with Mass here in Llay at 11am, to be followed by burial at Gresford Cemetery. She is sorely missed by her family and many friends. Please keep her and them in your prayers. May she rest in peace. 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. “Safeguarding” Message The Catholic Church is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Every person has a right to be safe and respected within our community in a non- judgemental way. As a parish, we take this responsibility seriously. We follow national safeguarding guidelines, ensure all volunteers are properly vetted and trained, and maintain clear procedures for reporting concerns. Our parish is open and is inclusive to all who come to pray within. Together, let us continue to build a community of care, trust, and safety for all in an open honest, tolerant and receptive manner. If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult, or if you wish to speak with someone about a safeguarding issue, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Representative or the Diocesan Safeguarding Office.Advent Family Day – Sunday, 30th
November
For those who have booked, do remember that this takes place next Sunday (30th November), at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Buckley (CH7 2BF) from 11.00am onwards. See the Notice in the Porch for more details. CAFOD “World Gifts” Catalogues Please take a “World Gift” Catalogue home with you, or check out the full range online 0300 777 0030 www.cafod.org.uk/worldgifts.
1st Sunday of Advent Yr A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm - Mass Sunday - 30th November 2025 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Mon - 1st Week of Advent
9.30am - Mass
Tues - 1st Week of Advent
No Parish Mass
Wed - St Francis Xavier, Priest
(memorial)
9.30am - Mass
3.00pm-4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
Thur - 1st Week of Advent
7.00pm - Mass
Fri - 1st Week of Advent
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.
Christmas Gifts for Disadvantaged
Children
The "tree" is now set up in Church. If you would like
to provide a gift, please take a gift tag which has the
name, age and gender of a child (Male or Female),
along with the name of the family's care worker in
brackets. A couple of the tags also give an idea of the
type of gift a child might like. The gift should cost
around £10, not much more, so that all the children
receive a present of similar value. Please don't
provide a gift voucher because the excitement is so
much greater with an actual item! The gifts should be
returned by the weekend of 6th/7th December
unwrapped but in a gift bag, with the label attached.
Parish Advent Social - raising money for
Mary's Meals
On Friday 12th December at 7pm in the church hall to raise money for Mary's Meals. Advent Carols and refreshments such as non-alcoholic mulled wine/Christmas nibbles, etc. Put the date in your diary and support this event for a very worthy cause. Donations for the raffle would be welcome - please pass onto Helen Zammit-Willson or Eileen Evans. Please add your name to the list in the church porch. Last Sunday was “Youth Sunday” Our “Youth Day Retiring Collection” will be taken up this weekend. This will support our Diocesan Youth Activities. Please do the best you can.“Missio” Red Boxes
Please would box holders bring them in for emptying during November. They can be left in & collected from the porch. Thank you. Diocesan Children’s Choir - Music Ministry Team for all children aged 7-14 The choir will be held in 2 locations: Please attend whichever is convenient. On Mondays at Our Lady of the Rosary in Buckley from 5 to 5.45pm and on Wednesdays at St. Marys in Ruabon from 5 to 5.45pm. This choir, initially running from now until Christmas, will provide children with an active role within the music ministry in their parish. Parents are invited to stay for a social "biscuit and brew" session in the church hall whilst the children practice. The children will be leading the singing at the Family Advent Day in Buckley on 30th November. For all enquiries and to register your child, please email Beki Jenkins via Choral@rcdwxm.org.uk2nd Sunday of Advent Yr A
Saturday - No Morning Mass 10.00 - 10.30 Confessions this week and by request or appointment 6.00pm Mass Sunday - 7th December 2025 10.00am - Mass 3.00pm - 4.00pm Eucharistic Adoration
