Our Lady of the Assumption News

Bishop Edwin will be celebrating a St David’s Day Mass in Welsh on Monday 2nd March at 12 noon in the Cathedral

Government are asking churches and community groups to alert people to the need to apply for Settled Status in the UK , which will give them a status in UK law once we leave the EU. There is plenty of time to apply. There are an estimated 1 million EU Citizens still...

The Foryd Centre, who we supply with food, tell us they’re short of Tinned meat or Veg, biscuits, Cereals, Pasta Sauces, Frozen meals and UHT milk. Thanks to Parishioner Paul, who is acting as link person with the Foryd Centre at the moment and is also currently...

Thirteen people enjoyed the Fortnightly Simple Friday Meal last Friday. Thanks to the different teams hosting this, in the parish house.

Bishop Peter will be leading the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes which this year will be taking place from 24th to 29th July 2020, flying direct from Liverpool. Organised by Joe Walsh Tours, there are two hotel options: Hotel Paradis, £699 or Hotel La Solitude, £749...

A number of parishioners have made points about welcoming people into Mass. Thanks for these ideas. The parish team are putting them into action. We need three teams of two, each of whom will do welcoming every three weeks. We’re looking at children or youth teams for...

Flame 2021, the biggest Catholic youth event in the UK, will take place on Saturday 6 March 2021 at The SSE Arena, Wembley. Flame gathers over 8000 young Catholics from across England and Wales for a day of prayer, adoration, catechesis and praise. Details to follow...

Bishop Peter has dedicated this year's Lenten Alms to the two following charities: The Medaille Trust which provides refuge and freedom to victims of modern slavery https://www.medaille-trust.org.uk   (registered charity no 1117830) and Welcome me as I am which...

Next weekend, Sunday 9th February, the Catholic Church in England and Wales will celebrate Racial Justice. The theme is “You are at the heart of the Church”. It will celebrate the contribution Travelling Communities make to the Church in England and Wales. It is an...

Friday 14th February 12 noon at the Parish House and each following fortnight. Lunchtime Get-Together for parishioners and members of our community. Food will be served from 12.00 noon until 1.00 pm. The Meal will consist of a Simple Lunch, freshly cooked and baked,...

“Thank you so much” from the St David’s Children’s Society for £292.83 collected at St Mary’s towards placing and supporting children for adoption.

The Mayor of Rhyl (our parishioner Ellie Chard) has a charity evening here at St Mary’s next Friday 7th February at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. All proceeds to the Mayor’s charity, Ysybty Glan Clwyd Hospital’s Treasure chest. Tickets £10 available from Rhyl Town Council...

The “Missionary Vehicle Association” will be speaking about their work here on Sunday 9th Feb and making an appeal for prayer and help.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes 24th—29th July Please see the noticeboard in the porch for details and application forms at the back of church

Pilgrim's Progress (PG) on Sun. 26th Jan. at 2.30pm. A great film for everyone. Prestatyn's Scala The Hidden Life about conscientious objector Blessed Franz Jaegerstaetter, a married man with children, who refused to serve in Hitler's army and was arrested and...

Thanks from the UCM for they money raised at the Christmas Bingo. We have been able to give £375.00 to the Rhydwen Close Play Group and also Souper Sunday. Thanks also to those who support the Raffle on a Sunday - we’ve made £251.50 which goes towards the prizes. We...

Watch out for this interesting youth project in Christ the Word Catholic School very soon. Buses will run to Venue Cymru from here at St Mary’s for a super concert of bands working from a Christian standpoint and speakers geared to youth.

For parents of children who will be making their First Holy Communion, the introductory meeting is this coming Tuesday, 21st January at 7.00 pm. In church. This meeting is for the PARENTS ONLY.