Announcements July 6, 2025

  1. The exhibition “Eucharistic miracles around the world and testimonies from the parish of St. Mary” is still ongoing in our parish. The exhibition will be held in the church foyer until July 11. We would like to thank everyone involved in organizing the exhibition.
  2. On Thursday, July 10, there will be a summer trip for teenagers to Mustasaari. The ferry leaves Taivallahti at 2 p.m. and returns from Mustasaari at 8 p.m. The program includes games, barbecuing, listening to God, and participating in a Taizé prayer. Please register with Father Martti.
  3. On Thursday, the praesidium of Legion of Mary will meet as usual after the evening Mass in the parish hall. Newcomers are welcome.
  4. Friday, July 4, is the feast day of Benedict, patron of Europe. We will celebrate Mass in Finnish at 6 p.m.
  5. On Friday, there will also be a charismatic prayer evening in the parish hall after the evening service.
  6. During the renovation of the church facade, please pay attention to safety in the vicinity of the construction site. The renovation will cost €210,000, which is a major financial undertaking for the parish. We hope that all parishioners will support our parish’s renovation by making a donation to the following account: recipient: Katolinen kirkko Suomessa, IBAN: FI31 1555 3000 1273 41, reference: 30 106.

1. The exhibition “Eucharistic miracles around the world and testimonies from the parish of St. Mary” is still ongoing in our parish. The exhibition will be held in the church foyer until July 11. We would like to thank everyone involved in organizing the exhibition.
2. This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
2b. On Tuesday there is a Catechism class for Adults in the parish hall after evening mass!
3. On Thursday, July 3, we celebrate the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle. Mass in English will be at 6:00 p.m.
4. On Thursday, the praesidium of Legion of Mary will meet as usual after the evening Mass in the parish hall. Newcomers are welcome.
On the first Thursday of the month, the Lay Dehonians will also meet after the evening Mass in the second parish hall. New members are welcome to join it as well.
5. On Friday, July 4, there will be a long adoration in our church in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Adoration begins after evening Mass and lasts until 10 p.m. Adoration begins with peaceful songs of praise and worship, followed by a period of silence, the Crown of the Heart of Jesus, and Compline in Finnish.
6. Organizers have been found for the church coffee service during the summer! However, we still need more volunteers starting in August. Please sign up at the office.
7. Our parish is organizing a pilgrimage on Saturday, July 5, to celebrate the Jubilee Year. The pilgrimage will cover 28 km from the former Carmelite monastery in Myllyjärvi to St. Henry’s Cathedral, passing by our church. The pilgrimage will begin at 8:30 a.m. with morning prayers and end in the evening with Mass and dinner at the cathedral. You can join the pilgrimage at St. Mary’s Church at 4 p.m. For more information, see the notice board and website.
8. During the renovation of the church facade, please pay attention to safety in the vicinity of the construction site. The renovation will cost €210,000, which is a major financial undertaking for the parish. We hope that all parishioners will support our parish’s renovation by making a donation to the following account: recipient: Katolinen kirkko Suomessa, IBAN: FI31 1555 3000 1273 41, reference: 30 106.

Week 26 – announcements

Welcome to an exhibition on “Eucharistic miracles around the world and Eucharistic experiences in the Parish of St. Mary” set up in the porch of our church until the 11th of July. We thank all the parishioners for the organization of this exhibition. 

The solemnity of the nativity of St. John the Baptist will be celebrated on Tuesday 24.6. There will be Mass in Finnish at 6 pm.

The Bible sharing group will gather on Tuesday 24.6. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

There will be the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 27.6. Mass in Finnish starts at 6 pm.

A novena prayer is organised before the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On Wednesday, prayer will take place in the parish hall and on the other days in the church after the evening Mass. On the last day of the novena, Thursday 26 June, there will be an all-night adoration. There is a need for persons who will pray especially during the night. More information on the notice board.

During the renovation of the façade of the church attention must be paid to safety around the site. The cost of renovation estimated 210 000 € is a major financial effort for the parish. We hope that all parishioners will support our parish to the following bank account: beneficiary: Katolinen kirkko Suomessa, IBAN: FI31 1555 3000 1273 41, reference number: 30 106.

Our parish is organizing a Jubilee pilgrimage on Saturday 5.7. The pilgrimage will be a 26 km walk from the former Carmelite monastery in Myllyjärvi to St. Henry’s Cathedral. The pilgrimage starts at 8:30 am with Morning Prayer and ends in the evening at the cathedral. More information on the notice board and on the website.

Exhibition: “Eucharistic miracles around the world and Eucharistic experiences in the Parish of St. Mary”

Warm welcome to take a look at our small but precious exhibition on “Eucharistic miracles around the world and Eucharistic experiences in the Parish of St. Mary” on June 20th until July 11th. (Mäntytie 2, Helsinki)

Week 25 – announcements

During the renovation of the façade of the church attention must be paid to safety around the site. The cost of renovation estimated 210 000 € is a major financial effort for the parish. We hope that all parishioners will support our parish to the following bank account: beneficiary: Katolinen kirkko Suomessa, IBAN: FI31 1555 3000 1273 41, reference number: 30 106.

A novena prayer is organised before the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The novena will begin on Wednesday 18.6. after the evening mass. On Wednesday, prayer will take place in the parish hall and on the other days in the church. On the last day of the novena, Thursday 26 June, there will be an all-night adoration. More information on the notice board.

The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ will be celebrated on Sunday 22 June. The main Mass will begin at 10.00 and will be followed by a Eucharistic procession to the English School and back to church. There will be no Mass at 11.30. There will be a Mass in Tagalog at 1 pm, in Polish at 4 pm and in English at 6 pm.

Our parish is organizing a Jubilee pilgrimage on Saturday 5.7. The pilgrimage will be a 26 km walk from the former Carmelite monastery in Myllyjärvi to St. Henry’s Cathedral. The pilgrimage starts at 8:30 am with Morning Prayer and ends in the evening at the cathedral. More information on the notice board and on the website.

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