29th Sunday of the Year
Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s
18th October 2026
First Reading Isaiah 45:1, 4-6
Psalm Psalms 96:1, 3-5, 7-10
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Gospel Matthew 22:15-21
Into the Future 2026 – Diocese of Wrexham
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Please read this if you can as there will be meetings around it in the next few weeks
For all bookings or enquiries on Funerals, Baptisms, Confessions and Annointing of the Sick,
please ring 01745 353395 or email priestrhyl@rcdwxm.org.uk
Contact address is: St Mary’s Church, 119 Wellington Road, Rhyl, LL18 1LE
Mass Times: Saturday : 5.00 pm
Sunday : 10.00 am
A message from Fr Anthony
Welcome ( Croeso)
to our parish website here at Our Lady of Assumption (St. Mary’s) Church Rhyl. A parish in the Catholic Diocese of Wrexham, North Wales. We hope that you will find it useful and enjoy these pages giving a snapshot of a vibrant and active Catholic parish in North Wales. The Parishioners of this Parish come from 43 diverse nationalities all over the world. You are most welcome to visit and be part of the worshipping community.
God bless you.
Father Anthony, MSP.
Contacting us:
Fr. Anthony Nnamah, MSP
Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church,
119 Wellington Road,
Rhyl – Denbighshire.
LL18 1LE
Email: priestrhyl@rcdwxm.org.uk
Phone:01745 353 395.
Below are some photographs from Fr Anthony’s Induction ceremony. Click on a photo to show a larger image
Fr. Anthony with Mayor of Rhyl
Christ the Word Catholic School at the Induction of Fr. Anthony
Some of the Priests at Induction of Fr. Anthony
Sanctuary
Sanctuary Side View
North Wales African Catholics
Knights of St. Columba
Induction of Fr. Anthony as Parish Priest
Fr. Anthony
Fr. Anthony with some of the dignitaries at the Induction
Watch Our Young Ones Nurture Nature in the Heart of Our Church
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ST MARY’S on FACEBOOK
Connect, communicate, and help build an even stronger St Mary’s community!
Facebook Page: St Marys Parish Community Rhyl
Instruction and help on accessing the Facebook page can be found in the Parish Bulletin for
7th February 2021
Our Facebook page is now offering a series of group meetings, on prayer, faith sharing, cooking and recipes and purely social — i.e. to meet up and chat.
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The very latest news items are listed here. They appear in date occurence order. For all news items, visit our NEWS PAGE. To add an item to the News page, please send us a message containing all the relevant details. Please also contact us as soon as possible if any of the details are incorrect, or feel free to leave a comment below the item.
Easter Vigil food blessing.
Parishioners who wish to have their Easter breakfast baskets blessed during the Easter Vigil Mass are kindly asked to place them in front of the altar before Mass begins. The baskets will be blessed at the conclusion of the Vigil Mass. Thank you.
Confirmation Candidates:
All Confirmation candidates are expected to attend the Stations of the Cross this Friday, 27th March at 6.00 p.m. Parents and guardians are kindly asked to take note.
Lenten Reconciliation Service
There will be a Lenten Reconciliation Service on Friday, 27th March 2026 at 6.30 p.m. The Stations of the Cross on this day will be at 6.00 p.m. Visiting Priests will be here to help us for Confessions.
24 hours with the Lord.
The Diocese of Wrexham will be observing its annual “24 Hours with the Lord” devotion, a special time of prayer and reconciliation. Each parish will offer Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, opportunities for prayer, and the Sacrament of Confession. Our Lady of the Assumption, Rhyl will...
Maundy Service Award
Buckingham Palace has nominated Mrs Sheila Johnson to receive the Maundy gifts at St Asaph Cathedral on Maundy Thursday morning, 2 April 2026. The Royal Maundy Service is an ancient Christian tradition dating back to at least the fourth century and, in England, to 1213. At this service, the...
Lenten Season Adoration
There will be an exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesday, 24th February: 10.30 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 11.00 a.m. Holy Mass. 11.30 a.m. Adoration...
Retreat
There will be a retreat for the Ministers of the Word and Communion on Friday, 15th May 2026.
Parish Pastoral Council
The Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Wednesday, 4th March 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Area. Anyone wishing to have an item included on the agenda is asked to please contact Roy.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Wrexham Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026 Led by Bishop Peter Brignall. 12th – 16th May - 4 Nights. Prices per person: £849 Direct return flight from Manchester Airport. See the Notice Board for details.