Hello all parents of 9-12-year-old children!
This week, on Wednesday, St. Mary’s Pre-Teens Club for 9-12-year-olds begins! The program includes making Christmas cards, some dinner and getting to know each other! The timing has been chosen so that parents can attend the evening mass at the same time.
It is important during the time of Advent that everyone dedicates more time to prayer, penance, charity work and reading the Bible. We encourage all parishioners to attend the sacrament of confession before Christmas.
The Finnish and Swedish Caritas organize a fundraising during the time of Advent. This Advent campaign supports our neighbours in Bangladesh, Kenya and Nepal. Your donation improves living conditions, strengthens rights and gives people a chance to remain in their homes safely and with dignity. You can send your donation directly to Caritas bank account, through MobilePay or to a collection box at the back of the church.
Diocesan Caritas organizes an Advent bazaar on Sunday 30.11. from 11 am till 2.30 pm in the parish hall.
There will be a new activity in our parish for pre-teens of age from 9 to 12. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday 3rd of December at 5.30 pm in the parish hall. It will continue on the first and third Wednesday of a month. Please register at the parish office.
The praesidium of the Legion of Mary gathers every Thursday after the evening Mass in the parish hall.
We invite all children to take part in the Christmas play at the Mass on the Christmas Eve at 2.00 p.m. There is a list of roles on the notice board to enrol for a specific role.
Elders and homebound persons can ask a priest to visit them at home and to bring the Holy Communion. Please contact our parish office.
Welcome to experience the presence of the Holy Spirit and deepen your faith. The event will be bilingual (Finnish & English). Suitable for newcomers!
PROGRAM
A Bible sharing group will gather on Tuesday 25.11. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.
The praesidium of the Legion of Mary gathers every Thursday after the evening Mass in the parish hall.
A Catholic charismatic afternoon Back to Pentecost – Return to the Roots of Pentecost, will take place on Saturday, November 29 at 1 pm. The program includes worship, prayer, teaching, and prayer ministry. Both Finnish and English will be used at the event. More information can be found on the bulletin board.
The new liturgical year and the Advent will begin on the next Sunday 30.11. Diocesan Caritas organizes an Advent bazaar in the parish hall from 11 am till 2.30 pm.
There will be a new activity in our parish for pre-teens of age from 9 to 12. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday 3rd of December at 5.30 pm in the parish hall. It will continue on the first and third Wednesday of a month. Please register at the parish office.
The Holy Mass in German will be transferred to St. Jacob church beginning from January 2026. The Mass in German will be celebrated on Saturdays at 6 pm beginning on the 3rd of January 2026.
We sincerely thank parishioners who support our church with a regular membership fee. It is possible to support our parish through the MobilePay app with the number 47373.
It is important that every Catholic living permanently in Finland registers with a local parish. Please inform the parish about changes of your address.
