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The ordination of Father Raimo Goyarrola as Bishop will take place in St. John’s Church (Korkeavuorenkatu 12) in Helsinki on Saturday 25.11.2023 at 11.00 a.m. during the Holy Mass. At 14.00 there will be a reception open to all (Event House Bank: Unioninkatu 20). At 17.00 there will be a Diocesan Takeover at St. Henry’s Cathedral. The new Bishop will celebrate a solemn Mass in St. Henry’s Cathedral on Sunday 26.11.2023 at 11.00. After the Mass, church coffee at Eira Adult High School (Laivurinkatu 3).

The memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on Tuesday 21.11.

Cecilia’s memorial will be celebrated on Wednesday 22.11. St. Cecilia is a patron saint of church music and musicians. We thank our organists Markku Mäkinen, Ann-Catrin Wecktröm and all members of choirs for their important service in our church.

There will be a Catechism class in English for adults on Thursday 23.11 in the parish hall after the evening Mass.

There will be no Mass at 10 am on Saturday 11 due to the bishop’s ordination.

There will be a half day Bible Conference as the continuation of “Encounter with Jesus” program on Saturday 25^th of November from 2pm – 5.30 pm. The Bible Conference includes preaching, songs, confession, Holy Mass and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with prayers for healing.

We will celebrate the solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe on Sunday 26.11.

There will be a catechesis in Finnish for pre-school children on Sunday 26.11 at 10 am in the parish hall.

International Youth Cooperation Finland is organizing a campaign to give Christmas presents to children in Mexico and Peru. More information on the notice board.

We invite children to participate in the Christmas play. The rehearsal will take place on the 10^th of December after the Mass for children.