The Light is ON for You!
Confession – The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
Lent 2018
Welcome to this first of five of simple steps in celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation!
The phrase The Light is ON for You is such a clear, straight-forward invitation I couldn’t resist borrowing it from the Archdiocese of Washington. Cardinal Wuerl and his diocese have produced some plain informative, useful, materials to help you with the second and subsequent steps if you are hesitant, go to the website http://thelightison.org/ watch the Youtube films and find the light is ON for you, here! Supported and encouraged by what you’ve seen, take the third step, find a church near you, a time that suits you and prepare to stand in the light of God’s mercy. Fourth step, go and make your confession, celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, experience again the compassion and forgiveness of God. Step five; rejoice! in the peace of knowing that your sins are forgiven in the love of the Lord of Jesus Christ who died on the cross precisely that you could have that peace the world cannot give and the life in him that leads to eternal joy.
There is nothing more to it and be assured you have my support and prayers,
+Peter
The phrase The Light is ON for You is such a clear, straight-forward invitation I couldn’t resist borrowing it from the Archdiocese of Washington. Cardinal Wuerl and his diocese have produced some plain informative, useful, materials to help you with the second and subsequent steps if you are hesitant, go to the website http://thelightison.org/ watch the Youtube films and find the light is ON for you, here! Supported and encouraged by what you’ve seen, take the third step, find a church near you, a time that suits you and prepare to stand in the light of God’s mercy. Fourth step, go and make your confession, celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, experience again the compassion and forgiveness of God. Step five; rejoice! in the peace of knowing that your sins are forgiven in the love of the Lord of Jesus Christ who died on the cross precisely that you could have that peace the world cannot give and the life in him that leads to eternal joy.
There is nothing more to it and be assured you have my support and prayers,
+Peter
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‘Forgiveness is the most visible sign of the Father’s love which Jesus sought to reveal by his entire life. Every page of the Gospel is marked by this imperative of a love that loves to the point of forgiveness. Even at the last moment of his earthly life, as he was being nailed to the cross, Jesus spoke words of forgiveness: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34)’ (Misercordia et Misera 2 Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis)
“In the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation we feel the embrace of the Father, who comes forth to meet us and grant us the grace of being once more his sons and daughters. We are sinners and we bear the burden of contradiction between what we wish to do and what we do in fact (cf. Rom7:14-21). … God makes us understand his great love for us precisely when we recognise that we are sinners. Grace is stronger than sin: it overcomes resistance, because love conquers all (cf. 1Cor.13:7). “In the sacrament of Forgiveness God shows us the way to turn back to him and invites us to experience his closeness anew. …” (Misercordia et Misera 8 Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis) ‘I fear God no more; I go forward to wander forever in a wilderness made of God’s infinite mercy alone.’ (Selected Poetry Jessica Powers) ‘In Christ you give your people a season of reconciliation and grace: a time to draw new breath for our journey back to you, a time to open our hearts to your Spirit and respond to the needs of all.’ (Roman Rite) Bless God, who forgives your sin and heals every illness, who snatches you from death and enfolds you with tender care, who fills your life with richness and gives you an eagle’s strength. (Psalm 103:3-5) |
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Diocese of Wrexham
St Mary's Cathedral, Wrexham
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday mornings from 1030 – 1145 and 1700 -1800. Confessions outside of these times are generally available if there is a priest upon request.
The Cathedral is open for private prayer Mon - Fri 0830 – 1700, Saturday from 0830 until 1800 and on a Sunday from 0900 until 2000.
The Cathedral is open for private prayer Mon - Fri 0830 – 1700, Saturday from 0830 until 1800 and on a Sunday from 0900 until 2000.
Abergele - St Therese of Lisieux
Sacrament of Reconciliation every Friday during Lent from 2-4 pm and from 7.15 – 8.30 pm
(The church will be open for private prayer during which there will be exposition of the blessed Sacrament
and confessions in the confessional.)
There will also be the normal confessions up to 10 minutes before Masses and by appointment at the Presbytery.
(The church will be open for private prayer during which there will be exposition of the blessed Sacrament
and confessions in the confessional.)
There will also be the normal confessions up to 10 minutes before Masses and by appointment at the Presbytery.
Amlwch - Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Winefride
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please contact Parish Priest
Benllech - Our Lady of Lourdes
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Sundays 8.45 before Mass
Bala - Our Lady of Fatima
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 3.00pm and Thursdays 11.00 - 12.00 noon.
Bangor - Our Lady and St James
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 11.30
Barmouth - St Tudwal
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 3.00 - 4.00 and on call
Beaumaris - Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 10:30 -11am and at call
Blaenau Ffestiniog - St Mary Magdalene
Please see entry for Church of the Holy Cross, Gellilydan
Buckley - Our Lady of the Rosary
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 11:30 - 12:00 noon and on request.
(The Church will; be open from private prayer from 9.00am - 6.00pm daily and additionally each Friday evening from 9.00pm - 10.00pm where the Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available.)
(The Church will; be open from private prayer from 9.00am - 6.00pm daily and additionally each Friday evening from 9.00pm - 10.00pm where the Sacrament of Reconciliation will also be available.)
Caernarfon - St David and St Helen
Sacrament of Reconciliation - please contact Parish Priest
Chirk - Church of the Sacred Heart
Sacrament of Reconciliation - available before and after Mass - please see notice board
Colwyn Bay - St Joseph
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday - 11.00 - 11:30am and 5.00 - 5.30 pm
Connah's Quay - Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 5pm.
Sunday - before Morning Mass until 11am and 5.00 – 5.30pm
Sunday - before Morning Mass until 11am and 5.00 – 5.30pm
Denbigh - St Joseph
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please contact Parish Priest
Dolgellau - Our Lady of Seven Sorrows
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 10:30 - 11:30 and Sunday 8.00am, or by appointment.
Flint - Church of the Immaculate Conception
Sacrament of Reconciliation - every Saturday morning from 10am and the church is open all morning for private prayer.
The Church is open every day during the week for private prayer from 9.00am until 3.00pm except on Wednesdays.
The Church is open every day during the week for private prayer from 9.00am until 3.00pm except on Wednesdays.
Gellilydan - Holy Cross
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 9.30 - 10.30am
Fridays: Way of the Cross 3.00pm
Fridays: Way of the Cross 3.00pm
Harlech - St David in Seion
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please see entry for Barmouth
Hawarden - The Sacred Heart
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Wednesday 9:30 am. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession.
Friday (Except 1st Friday of the Month) 9.30 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession
On 1st Friday of the month - 6.00pm Novena to the Sacred Heart, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession.
6.30pm
Friday (Except 1st Friday of the Month) 9.30 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession
On 1st Friday of the month - 6.00pm Novena to the Sacred Heart, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession.
6.30pm
Holyhead - St Mary Help of Christians
Sacrament of Reconciliation - 6 - 7pm Monday 19th & 26th February and Monday 5th and 12th March.
Holywell - St Winefride
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 10.30am-11.30am and 4.30pm-5.30pm, or on request.
Llandudno - Our Lady Star of the Sea
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please contact Parish Priest
Llandudno Junction - Most Holy Family
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 10.00 am
Llanfairfechan - St Mary of the Angels
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please see entry for Llandudno Junction
Llangefni - St Joseph
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please contact the Parish Priest
Llangollen - Eglwys Y Groes (Holy Cross)
Sacrament of Reconciliation - St. Richard Gwyn Parish (Chirk, Llangollen & Ruabon) will be having on Friday the 16th of March, 2018 - 10.00 a.m. Holy Mass in Llangollen, followed by the Exposition of the blessed Sacrament, all day Adoration and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation until 7.00 p.m.
Llanidloes - Our Lady and St Richard Gwyn
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Before Mass each Saturday (4pm Mass) and on call
Llanrwst - Eglwys y Bugail Da
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please contact Parish Priest
Llay - St Francis of Assisi
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Every Saturday - 10:10 - 10:30
Machynlleth - St Mair (Our Lady Help of Christians)
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Thursday 5.00 - 5.45 and on request
Menai Bridge - St Anne
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please contact Parish Priest
Mold - St David
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Sat 10:30 - 11:30 am,
Before Vigil Mass 4.45 - 5.20
and on Sun before Mass 10.30 - 10.50
Before Vigil Mass 4.45 - 5.20
and on Sun before Mass 10.30 - 10.50
Newtown - God the Holy Ghost
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please contact Parish Priest
Overton - Our Lady and the Welsh Martyrs
Sacrament of Reconciliation - On Call
Pantasaph - St David
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Sat 11.30am-12 noon. Eucharistic Adoration Every Tuesday 10.00am – 6.30pm in Oratory
Porthmadog - Most Holy Redeemer
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 6.00pm (Pwllheli) & by Daily Appointment
Prestatyn - SS Peter and Frances
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 10:30 - 11:00 am and on request.
(The Church will be open throughout Lent each day from 07:30 am - 18:00)
(The Church will be open throughout Lent each day from 07:30 am - 18:00)
Pwllheli - St Joseph
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 6.00pm & by Daily Appointment
Queensferry - The Blessed Trinity
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Sunday at 9am before Mass and on call.
Rhosneigr - St Therese
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Contact Parish Priest
Rhuddlan - St Illtyd
Sacrament of Reconciliation - On Call
Rhyl - Our Lady of the Assumption
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday 10.30am - 11:00am and 4:15pm - 4:45pm.
Holy Hour Saturday at 10:30am - 11:30am
Holy Hour Saturday at 10:30am - 11:30am
Rossett - Christ the King
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please see entry for Llay
Ruabon - St Mary the Virgin
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Fridays 6:00 - 6:40pm
Ruthin - Our Lady Help of Christians
Sacrament of Reconciliation & Holy Hour alternative weeks (Please verify the parish newsletter or contact the Parish Priest)
Saltney - St Anthony of Padua
Sacrament of Reconciliation - on request
St Asaph - St Winefride
Sacrament of Reconciliation - on call
Tywyn - St David
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Sat 11.00 - 11.45am and on request
Welshpool - St Winefride
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Please contact Parish Priest
Wrexham - St Anne
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays 10.00 - 11.00 am
