Welcome to the website of the Catholic Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Llandudno.

Introduction to Our Parish Website

We are very pleased that you have come to our website, whether you are an existing parishioner seeking information about what we are doing in these post-lockdown times, or someone who has no connection to our community, but is seeking for information about the Catholic Church, or about its local presence in our parish, possibly with an interest in joining our community. Or any other reason !

You will find, on this site, listings of all our Masses and service times, and details of the wide range of activities that would normally happen in our beautiful Church community.

Our hearts are open, and the life of prayer and worship continues despite the terrible time the world is living through now. We are gradually reinstating some of the activities we had pre-pandemic. We are also strictly observing the coronavirus guidelines and advise provided by Wales and by our health experts.

I am available on the phone most of the day to offer basic church information, spiritual advice and solace, and home or hospital visits when needed.  You are welcome to telephone the Church or presbytery at any time of your choice. You may also choose to send us an email instead.

We have very close and direct contact with the other Christian churches in the town, with other faith groups, with William Davies Catholic Primary School, and with Sisters of Loretto at Loretto Centre located at Abbey Road, Llandudno, LL30 2El.  

Please explore this website to see what we do in normal circumstances, and do not hesitate to get in touch if there is anything we can help you with. You are also welcome to get involved and offer your gifts or talents in the service of God, church and community. 

Fr. Innocent Abonyi, MSP

Parish Priest

Contacts:  01492860546.    

Email: priestllandudno@rcdwxm.org.uk  

ROSARY/EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND CONFESSION

Rosary    – Saturday morning 10am

Confessions   – Saturday morning 10am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament  –  Saturday Morning at 10.00 am

   Mass Times:

Saturday: Vigil Mass 4:30pm
Sunday: Mass 9:30am

Weekday/Midday Masses   – 12 noon (Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday)

ADORATON OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN OLSS LLANDUDNO

“Oh come, let us adore Him.”

The Eucharist Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament  will be exposed for adoration, prayer and meditation once a week, On SATRUDAY MORNINGS AT 10.00 AM.  This special moment of adoration of the Eucharistic Jesus is for our needs, the needs of our families, the church and our world. The Lord welcomes your personal requests as well.

What is Eucharistic Adoration?

Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves “the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us”.

During Eucharistic Adoration, we “watch and wait”, we remain “silent” in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist … By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us.

In its fullest essence … Eucharistic Adoration is “God and Man reaching out for each other, at the same time!”

The Eucharist is: Jesus truly present – Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity!

At the moment of Consecration, during the Mass, the “gifts” of bread and wine are transformed (transubstantiated) into the actual Body and Blood of Christ, at the Altar. This means that they are not only spiritually transformed, but rather are actually (substantially) transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ. The elements retain the appearance of bread and wine, but are indeed the actual Body and Blood of Christ. This is what is meant by Real Presence: the actual, physical presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Christ instituted this Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist in order to remain with mankind until the end of time (Jn. 14:18).

The (reserved) Blessed Sacrament serves as a focal point of devotion.

Because, as Catholics, we believe that Christ is truly and substantially present in the Eucharist, the Blessed Sacrament is given the same adoration and devotion that is accorded to Christ.

At the beginning of the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, a priest or deacon removes the sacred host from the tabernacle and places it in the Monstrance on the Altar for adoration by the faithful. “Monstrance” is the vessel used in the Church to display the consecrated Eucharistic Host, during Eucharistic adoration or benediction. The word monstrance comes from the Latin word monstrare, meaning “to expose”. It is known in Latin as an Ostensorium. When a consecrated host is placed in the monstrance, It is said to be a solemn exposition.

At all other times, the reserved Sacrament is kept locked in the Tabernacle, so that the faithful may pray in the presence of the Sacrament.

“Perpetual Adoration” is Eucharistic Adoration round the clock (that is, twenty-four hours a day). A “Holy Hour” is “Eucharistic Adoration of Reparation” which lasts for about an hour.

Adoration ceremonies traditionally include Scripture readings, hymns, prayers and time for silent adoration.

“Could you not watch one hour with Me?”

Jesus waits for us in the Blessed Sacrament. He waits for our little Acts of faith, adoration, love, thanksgiving, repentance, reparation and charity that we can offer Him as we contemplate — His Divine Majesty — in the Blessed Sacrament.

St. Alphonsus Liguori wrote: “Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest after the Sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us”. The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: By not only celebrating the Eucharist, but also by praying before It outside of Mass, we are enabled to make contact with the very wellsprings of Grace …”

Pope John Paul II in one of his homilies said, “It is pleasant to spend time with Him, to lie close to His breast like the Beloved Disciple (cf. Jn 13:25) and to feel the infinite love present in His heart … If, in our time Christians must be distinguished by the “art of prayer”, how can we not feel a renewed need to spend time in spiritual conversation, in silent adoration, in heartfelt love before Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament?”

The more time you spend with Jesus, the more you will come away feeling renewed and healed. Miracles of conversion, peace, discovery of vocations, answers to prayers, physical healings, and many other wonderful things happen where and when the Lord Jesus is adored in the Blessed Sacrament. They are the “gifts” that point to the Almighty Giver and testify to His Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament…

Let us love being with the Lord! There we can speak with Him about everything. We can offer Him our petitions, our concerns, our troubles, our joys, our gratitude, our disappointments, our needs and our aspirations. Above all we can remember to pray: ‘Lord send labourers into Your harvest! Help me to be a good worker in Your vineyard!’

When asked, “What would save the world?” … Mother Teresa replied: “My answer is prayer. What we need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in holy hours of prayer.”

“Remain in Me, as I remain in you.”

We grow spiritually with each moment we spend with Jesus! Through our Adoration, Jesus calls us to a personal relationship (to become His friends and disciples), to “remain in Him” (Divine Intimacy), to “remain in His love” (Keep His commandments). He promises that all those who remain tightly bonded to Him, will bear much fruit and “their joy will be complete”. For without Him, we can do nothing.

Through this “friendship”, we are inspired and strengthened to take on life’s challenges, to carry our daily cross with a new attitude, to become a “new creation” (more and more like Jesus).

A Vision for Visions…

Let us take a closer look at the sacred vessel, the Monstrance, that houses the Body, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord. The Monstrance draws all eyes to the Sacred Host that is seemingly surrounded by rays, like the sun.

Similarly, each one of us is called to be a “Living Monstrance”, radiating the presence of the Lord Who dwells in us.

Let us look at Jesus in the Monstrance, Who humbles Himself to come before us. Let us reflect on our own life’s situations that call us to humility. Are we humble, as God wants us to be, to bear our Crosses daily? Other virtues such as patience, temperance, self-control and piety will soon follow.

We Grow in Love for Jesus with Every Encounter.

In John 21:16, Jesus asks Peter the question that will determine his whole life: “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Jesus is asking each of us the same question: do you love me? Those of us who have an experience of love, know, that true love sets no conditions; it simply loves and yet it must be nurtured and nourished by intimacy, closeness or regular contact.

It is the same with time spent in divine intimacy with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. How can our encounters with the Lord not cause us to fall more and more in love with Him? As we yield to such love, it will prompt hunger for Scripture and the Sacraments as we seek to know and experience Him on a deeper level. It will make us remember Him throughout the day, inspire us to do little things “just for Him” and try and make ourselves more attractive to Him by lives of purity and holiness. And yet, we should not feel discouraged if we cannot love Him fully because Jesus assures us that He will always love us with a love that surpasses all.

Thus, our time spent with our Beloved Savior in Adoration, can become the most profound, meaningful, joyful, peaceful and healing experience we could ever encounter!

May our adoration never cease!

Men’s Group

Are you a man who is interested in sharing, discussing, or enquiring about the Catholic faith? Join the Men’s Group or wishes to volunteer in the Church in any capacity?  You are very welcome.

For more information please contact 01492860546 or  priestllandudno@rcdwxm.org.uk 

Pastoral Plan

St. Thomas More Men’s Group, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Llandudno

OLSS Men’s Group is an opportunity for men of all ages and backgrounds to come together in a spirit of solidarity and friendship. Our next meeting, God willing, holds every month at 6.30 Pm in Stella Maris (Parish Centre/Meeting Place directly facing the Church).

Our aim is to provide a warm and welcoming space for the men of our parish to get to know each other and spend some regular time together. Our focus is on fostering a sense of community and fellowship – a positive, hope-filled environment where men can find support, encouragement and good fraternal company. 

There are many ways the group might develop in the future. We have already begun to use the meetings as a chance to share and deepen our faith in the Lord. We could vary things by organising a film night, for instance, or a meal out in town or a trip to Llandudno FC. We will certainly become involved in specific acts of service to our church and the local community.

Have a think about it and do come along and do please invite your men friends if you can. Help us build something special and memorable. You will always be most welcome. We can’t do it without you.

We have a Whatsapp and you will be added straight away if you join or if you attend your first meeting. I look forward to welcome our men into this parish group. Send me an email to the parish office, or just come along to any of the meeting and we shall get you enrolled.

Thanks again and God bless.

John Fitzgerald

Have you or someone in your family been baptised but not confirmed? 

Or is there someone you know who is interested in finding out more about becoming a Catholic? Find out about the parish ‘RCIA’ programme in this website please.

To receive confirmation as an adult or become a Catholic is a great gift. Contact Fr Innocent or the parish office for more details and to register for 2023/2024 session. Our contact is: priestllandudno@rcdwxm.org.uk

Rosary/adoration and confession

Rosary    – Saturday morning 10am

Confessions   – Saturday morning 10am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament  –  Saturday Morning at 10.00 am

   Mass Times:

Saturday: Vigil Mass 4:30pm
Sunday: Mass 9:30am

Weekday/Midday Masses   – 12 noon (Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday)

 Please take a look at the new images for the Stella Maris Parish Centre and the recent Parish Church images.

Can you help?

Keeping our Church, presbytery, and parish hall warm, paying the lighting and electricity bill, fixing the roof when it leaks, supporting our diocese and taking care of many one-off and minor bills for the everyday running of our beautiful parish only happens, thanks to your generosity. We don’t get any money from the council or the Vatican! Perhaps you could consider setting up a standing order or signing a gift aid form to support the running costs of our parish. At this challenging time, it won’t be possible for everyone to help in this way, but if you can, you’ll find the parish bank details in the newsletter. You can also contact the parish by emailing priestllandudno@rcdwxm.org.uk or by ringing our parish office at 01492877778. Thank you.  You may choose to make a one-off donation or leave a legacy for us. We remain ever so grateful for the generosity of people like you who have kept our Church going over the years and centuries. God rewards a cheerful giver. The heart does not forget. Good deeds retain their place in our treasured memories forever. 

Stella Maris: New for summer 2022: Parish day retreats 

Stella Maris Parish centre poster

This week’s Letter

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OLSS Parish Prayer

Father in Heaven, pour out your Spirit upon the people of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Llandudno. Grant us a new vision of your glory, a new experience of your power, a new faithfulness to your word, and a new consecration to your service, so that your love may grow among us and that our love may be sincere. Show us the way ahead, so that your kingdom may come, through Christ Our Lord.” Amen.

– Fr. Innocent
Parish Priest

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