Parish Christmas Carol Service
You are invited to the Parish Christmas Carol Service on Saturday, 27th December at 2.30pm here in Llay. Come and celebrate the joy of the season with beautiful carols and festive cheer, followed by light refreshments. All are welcome.A very Happy, Holy, and Peaceful
Christmas to one and all.
Pope issues message for World Day of Peace
Pope Leo XIV has issued his message for the 59th World Day of Peace, which will take place on 1 January 2026. The World Day of Peace is observed each year on January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Since its establishment in 1967 by Pope St Paul VI, the Popes have taken the occasion to offer magisterial reflections in Messages for the day, dealing with topics such as the United Nations, human rights, diplomacy, and economic development.Photo’s..
Llay Parish
Wrexham, North Wales
Welcome
Welcome to this Catholic Parish website of St Francis of Assisi Llay, Wrexham, North Wales We welcome all new members to this Parish community and to this web site with open arms. There is a great family spirit in this parish and I am sure you will find all the support you will need in any matter of concern. Please give our Parish Priest, Canon Bernard Lordan, a call to book baptisms and weddings, and he will be available to you for any spiritual care you need at any time.
Mass Times -
These are our normal mass times at St Francis of Assisi Llay but may vary so please view main mass times HERE
Mon - Wed - Llay 9.30am, Thur - Llay 7.00pm, Fri - Llay 9.30am, Sat - Llay 6.00pm, Sun - Llay 10.00am Eucharist Adoration from 3.00pm to 4.00pm every Wednesday and Sunday 3.00pm - 4.00pm - Llay church open for private prayer every day 9.00am to 5.00pmChristmas Masses 2025
Wednesday 24th December Christmas Vigil Mass at 6pm (“Early Midnight” Mass) Thursday 25th December Christmas Day Mass at 10am Saturday 27th December Christmas Carols Service 2.30pmSt John Henry Newman
Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Saint John Henry Newman, the most recently canonised saint from England and Wales, the 38th Doctor of the Church during Mass on Saturday, 1 November. We have a series of useful articles explaining what a ‘Doctor of the Church’ is and why Saint John Henry Newman’s teaching and wisdom not only resonated with his contemporaries, but still illuminates, instructs and inspires us today. Read More….Nightingale House Meals Matter
The café offers award winning, aromatic coffees, responsibly sourced by Rainforest Alliance suppliers which is produced in an environment of the rainforest to make coffee beans sweeter with a better aroma. Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 3.30pm. For more information and pricing please view their website.Divine Mercy Chaplet
The only chaplet we have that was dictated by Jesus Himself; he gave it to his secretary of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina. The Lord made it clear that the Chaplet was not just for her, but for the whole world. Prayed on ordinary rosary beads, we can pray this chaplet at any time and we can also make a novena of prayer for any intentions. We must not change or add any other wording. Follow this link to the “Divine Mercy Chaplet”
Eucharistic Adoration & Private Prayer
Wednesday afternoon each week Eucharistic Adoration & Private Prayer at St Francis of Assisi Llay Catholic Church, we will be open for Private Prayer with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 3pm - 4pm. Sunday afternoon Eucharistic Adoration 3.00pm - 4.00pm - Starting with Divine Mercy at 3.00pm. All WelcomeWave of Hope
Starting on the First Sunday of Advent, 'Wave of Hope' offers 25 short multimedia reflections for the season - one a day - as our contributors share a moment in 2025 that has led them to a place of hope. Read More….
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2025
New Archbishop of Westminster
Bishop Richard Moth appointed
Archbishop of Westminster
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 19 December, appointed the Right Reverend Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster. Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on 3 July 1982, Archbishop-elect Moth has served as Bishop of Arundel and Brighton since 2015. Prior to that, he was the Catholic Bishop of the Forces from 2009 to 2015. Archbishop-elect Moth will become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who has served in the role since 2009. Cardinal Nichols will now become Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Westminster until Archbishop-elect Moth is Installed at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Read more….Our Lady of Fatima – Relics Visit England
and Wales
May 2025 - October 2026 The World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) Team are organising the visitation of the two National Pilgrim Statues and the Relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco to all Cathedrals and Catholic shrines in England and Wales between May 2025 and October 2026. Read more….
Parish Christmas Carol Service
You are invited to the Parish Christmas Carol Service on Saturday, 27th December at 2.30pm here in Llay. Come and celebrate the joy of the season with beautiful carols and festive cheer, followed by light refreshments. All are welcome.A very Happy, Holy, and
Peaceful Christmas to one and
all.
Pope issues message for World Day of Peace
Pope Leo XIV has issued his message for the 59th World Day of Peace, which will take place on 1 January 2026. The World Day of Peace is observed each year on January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Since its establishment in 1967 by Pope St Paul VI, the Popes have taken the occasion to offer magisterial reflections in Messages for the day, dealing with topics such as the United Nations, human rights, diplomacy, and economic development.Photo’s..Christmas Masses 2025
Wednesday 24th December Christmas Vigil Mass at 6pm (“Early Midnight” Mass) Thursday 25th December Christmas Day Mass at 10am Saturday 27th December Christmas Carols Service 2.30pmSt John Henry Newman
Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Saint John Henry Newman, the most recently canonised saint from England and Wales, the 38th Doctor of the Church during Mass on Saturday, 1 November. We have a series of useful articles explaining what a ‘Doctor of the Church’ is and why Saint John Henry Newman’s teaching and wisdom not only resonated with his contemporaries, but still illuminates, instructs and inspires us today. Read More….
© Llay/Rossett Parish 2025
Llay Parish
Wrexham, North Wales
Welcome
Welcome to this Catholic Parish website of St Francis of Assisi Llay, Wrexham, North Wales We welcome all new members to this Parish community and to this web site with open arms. There is a great family spirit in this parish and I am sure you will find all the support you will need in any matter of concern. Please give our Parish Priest, Canon Bernard Lordan, a call to book baptisms and weddings, and he will be available to you for any spiritual care you need at any time.
Mass Times -
These are our normal mass times at St Francis of Assisi Llay but may vary so please view main mass times HERE
Mon - Wed - Llay 9.30am, Thur - Llay 7.00pm, Fri - Llay 9.30am, Sat - Llay 6.00pm, Sun - Llay 10.00am Eucharist Adoration from 3.00pm to 4.00pm every Wednesday and Sunday 3.00pm - 4.00pm - Llay church open for private prayer every day 9.00am to 5.00pmNightingale House Meals Matter
The café offers award winning, aromatic coffees, responsibly sourced by Rainforest Alliance suppliers which is produced in an environment of the rainforest to make coffee beans sweeter with a better aroma. Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 3.30pm. For more information and pricing please view their website.Divine Mercy Chaplet
The only chaplet we have that was dictated by Jesus Himself; he gave it to his secretary of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina. The Lord made it clear that the Chaplet was not just for her, but for the whole world. Prayed on ordinary rosary beads, we can pray this chaplet at any time and we can also make a novena of prayer for any intentions. We must not change or add any other wording. Follow this link to the “Divine Mercy Chaplet” April 27th is Divine Mercy Sunday and an Afternoon of prayer is being held in Llay starting at 2.55pm. All WelcomeEucharistic Adoration & Private Prayer
Wednesday afternoon each week Eucharistic Adoration & Private Prayer at St Francis of Assisi Llay Catholic Church, we will be open for Private Prayer with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 3pm - 4pm. Sunday afternoon Eucharistic Adoration 3.00pm - 4.00pm - Starting with Divine Mercy at 3.00pm. All WelcomeWave of Hope
Starting on the First Sunday of Advent, 'Wave of Hope' offers 25 short multimedia reflections for the season - one a day - as our contributors share a moment in 2025 that has led them to a place of hope. Read More….
New Archbishop of Westminster
Bishop Richard Moth appointed
Archbishop of Westminster
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 19 December, appointed the Right Reverend Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster. Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on 3 July 1982, Archbishop-elect Moth has served as Bishop of Arundel and Brighton since 2015. Prior to that, he was the Catholic Bishop of the Forces from 2009 to 2015. Archbishop-elect Moth will become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who has served in the role since 2009. Cardinal Nichols will now become Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Westminster until Archbishop-elect Moth is Installed at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Read more….Our Lady of Fatima – Relics Visit England
and Wales
May 2025 - October 2026 The World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) Team are organising the visitation of the two National Pilgrim Statues and the Relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco to all Cathedrals and Catholic shrines in England and Wales between May 2025 and October 2026. Read more….
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© Llay/Rossett Parish 2025
Llay Parish
Wrexham, North Wales
Welcome
Welcome to this Catholic Parish website of St Francis of Assisi Llay, Wrexham, North Wales We welcome all new members to this Parish community and to this web site with open arms. There is a great family spirit in this parish and I am sure you will find all the support you will need in any matter of concern. Please give our Parish Priest, Canon Bernard Lordan, a call to book baptisms and weddings, and he will be available to you for any spiritual care you need at any time.
Mass Times -
These are our normal mass times at St Francis of Assisi Llay but
may vary so please view main mass times HERE
Mon - Wed - Llay 9.30am, Thur - Llay 7.00pm, Fri - Llay 9.30am, Sat - Llay 6.00pm, Sun - Llay 10.00am Eucharist Adoration from 3.00pm to 4.00pm every Wednesday and Sunday 3.00pm - 4.00pm - Llay church open for private prayer every day 9.00am to 5.00pmNightingale House Meals Matter
The café offers award winning, aromatic coffees, responsibly sourced by Rainforest Alliance suppliers which is produced in an environment of the rainforest to make coffee beans sweeter with a better aroma. Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 3.30pm. For more information and pricing please view their website.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
The only chaplet we have that was dictated by Jesus Himself; he gave it to his secretary of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina. The Lord made it clear that the Chaplet was not just for her, but for the whole world. Prayed on ordinary rosary beads, we can pray this chaplet at any time and we can also make a novena of prayer for any intentions. We must not change or add any other wording. Follow this link to the “Divine Mercy Chaplet” April 27th is Divine Mercy Sunday and an Afternoon of prayer is being held in Llay starting at 2.55pm. All Welcome
Eucharistic Adoration & Private Prayer
Wednesday afternoon each week Eucharistic Adoration & Private Prayer at St Francis of Assisi Llay Catholic Church, we will be open for Private Prayer with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 3pm - 4pm. Sunday afternoon Eucharistic Adoration 3.00pm - 4.00pm - Starting with Divine Mercy at 3.00pm. All WelcomeWave of Hope
Starting on the First Sunday of Advent, 'Wave of Hope' offers 25 short multimedia reflections for the season - one a day - as our contributors share a moment in 2025 that has led them to a place of hope. Read More….
New Archbishop of Westminster
Bishop Richard Moth appointed Archbishop
of Westminster
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 19 December, appointed the Right Reverend Richard Moth as Archbishop of Westminster. Ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on 3 July 1982, Archbishop-elect Moth has served as Bishop of Arundel and Brighton since 2015. Prior to that, he was the Catholic Bishop of the Forces from 2009 to 2015. Archbishop-elect Moth will become the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who has served in the role since 2009. Cardinal Nichols will now become Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Westminster until Archbishop-elect Moth is Installed at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, 14 February 2026. Read more….Our Lady of Fatima – Relics Visit England
and Wales
May 2025 - October 2026 The World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF) Team are organising the visitation of the two National Pilgrim Statues and the Relics of Saints Jacinta and Francisco to all Cathedrals and Catholic shrines in England and Wales between May 2025 and October 2026. Read more….Christmas Masses 2025
Wednesday 24th December Christmas Vigil Mass at 6pm (“Early Midnight” Mass) Thursday 25th December Christmas Day Mass at 10am Saturday 27th December Christmas Carols Service 2.30pmSt John Henry Newman
Doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Saint John Henry Newman, the most recently canonised saint from England and Wales, the 38th Doctor of the Church during Mass on Saturday, 1 November. We have a series of useful articles explaining what a ‘Doctor of the Church’ is and why Saint John Henry Newman’s teaching and wisdom not only resonated with his contemporaries, but still illuminates, instructs and inspires us today. Read More….
Parish Christmas Carol Service
You are invited to the Parish Christmas Carol Service on Saturday, 27th December at 2.30pm here in Llay. Come and celebrate the joy of the season with beautiful carols and festive cheer, followed by light refreshments. All are welcome.A very Happy, Holy, and
Peaceful Christmas to one and
all.
Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. It marks the start of the Church’s liturgical year. In 2025, we enter Cycle A. Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning ‘arrival’ or ‘coming’. It’s a key time in which we prepare ourselves to celebrate the Lord coming into the world as the incarnate God of love. The liturgical vestments priests wear during the season are purple, matching the candles lit on each Sunday of Advent. Purple is a colour typically associated with penance. The exception is the third Sunday – Gaudete Sunday – when priests wear pink vestments – the colour of rejoicing. Read More….Pope issues message for World Day of Peace
Pope Leo XIV has issued his message for the 59th World Day of Peace, which will take place on 1 January 2026. The World Day of Peace is observed each year on January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Since its establishment in 1967 by Pope St Paul VI, the Popes have taken the occasion to offer magisterial reflections in Messages for the day, dealing with topics such as the United Nations, human rights, diplomacy, and economic development.Photo’s..
