A week of prayers for the unity of Christians has begun on Saturday 18^th of January. More information on the website ekumenia.fi. Let us remember to pray for the unity of Christians. The Finnish Ecumenical Council needs our financial support; we can put our donations into a box at the back of the church on your right during the week of prayers.

The evening Mass on Monday 20.1. will be celebrated in English. There will be no confession before adoration.

A course for English speakers who wish to improve their Finnish for masses and prayers will continue on Tuesday 21.1. at 6.45 pm in the parish hall.

A Catechism class for adults will take place on Thursday 23.1. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

The charismatic prayer group gathers on Friday 24.1 after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

The conversion of St. Paul will be celebrated on Saturday 25.1.

The Jubilee Year 2025 begins in our diocese on Sunday 29.12.2024. The Jubilee Year invites us to strengthen our spiritual life and to open ourselves to God’s grace. Gathering and opening liturgy at the German Church in Helsinki (Unioninkatu 1) at 12:30 PM, followed by a procession to St. Henry’s Cathedral, where the Pontifical Mass will be celebrated.

We will thank God for the past year 2024 on Tuesday 31.12. We thank our church workers, all volunteers and parishioners for their service, prayers and witness of faith.

The solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the beginning of New Year will be celebrated on Wednesday 1.1. We will ask God’s blessing for the New Year. All Catholics have a privilege and the obligation to attend the Mass on Wednesday.

There will be an adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday 3.1 in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The adoration will start after the evening Mass and will last till 10 pm.

Mass in Hyvinkää will be celebrated on Saturday 4.1 at 4 pm in the Old church (Vanha kirkko).

Stickers and prayers for the yearly home blessing are available in the porch. At the beginning pray together the Our Father and Hail Mary prayer, one reads the prayer of blessing and fixes the sticker. Donation for a sticker is 2 Euros to support the missionary work of the church.

We thank all those who have participated in the preparation and celebration of our feast in the church and in the English school.

During the Advent we support those in need. Caritas Finland’s Advent Collection supports small farmers in Nepal. We can donate via Caritas web page caritas.fi, directly to Caritas bank account, via Mobile pay or to the donation box in the church.

The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on Monday 9.12. There will be Mass in English at 7.30 am and Mass in Finnish at 6 pm.

Bible sharing group will gather on Thursday 12.12 after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

A Christmas party for young people aged 13-19 will take place on Sat 14.12. at 6 pm in the parish hall.

A Christmas dinner for lonely people will take place in our parish hall on Sat 21.12. at 7 pm.

It is important during the time of Advent that everyone dedicates more time to prayer, penance, charity work and reading of the Bible. We encourage all parishioners to attend the sacrament of confession before Christmas.

During the Advent we support those in need. Caritas Finland’s Advent Collection supports small farmers in Nepal. We can donate via Caritas web page caritas.fi, directly to Caritas bank account, via Mobile pay or to the donation box in the church.

A course for English speakers who wish to improve their Finnish for masses and prayers will continue on Tuesday 3.12 at 6.45 pm in the parish hall.

The feast of the dedication of our church and the Finnish Independence Day will be celebrated on Friday 6.12. The Holy Mass in Finnish will begin at 10 am. The Cantores Minores Alumni choir will sing during the Mass. There will be also Mass at 6 pm and adoration afterwards till 10 pm.

The main celebration the 70th anniversary of our parish will take place on Sunday, December 8^th. Bishop Raimo will preside over the solemn Mass at 10 am, followed by a reception at the English School. The program includes musical performances, singing together, interesting interviews, and a children’s corner. Coffee, tea, juice, as well as salty and sweet treats will be served You can find more information on the notice board and the parish website.

A Christmas party for young people aged 13-19 will take place on Sat 14.12. at 6 pm in the parish hall. Registration and more information here.

A Christmas dinner for lonely people will take place in our parish hall on Sat 21.12. at 7 pm.

Elders and homebound persons can ask a priest to visit them at home and to bring the Holy Communion. Please contact our parish office.

There will be no evening Mass on Monday 28.10 and no morning Mass on Tuesday 29.10.

There will be an adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday 1.11 in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The adoration will start after the evening Mass and will last till 10 pm.

The All Souls day we will celebrate on Saturday 2.11. There will be Mass in Finnish at 10 am. We will pray for our departed parishioners. There will be a prayer for the faithful departed on the All souls day 2.11 at 1 pm at the Catholic quarter of the Malmi graveyard number 57k.

There will be Mass in Hyvinkää on Saturday 2.11. at 4 pm in the Old church (Vanha kirkko).

There will be a meeting for the youth on Saturday at 6 pm in the parish hall.

The All Saints solemnity will be celebrated on Sunday 3.11.

Throughout November we will pray for the dead. Parishioners can send us the names of deceased relatives and friends by email: maria(ät)katolinen.fi. The names of the deceased will be read during the Adoration in November and prayed for.

To celebrate the anniversary of our parish, a drawing and logo design competition is organised. There are three categories: for children under 12 years old, a drawing competition on the theme of “Me, my family and St. Mary’s church”; for young people aged 13-19 years old, a design competition on the logo of St. Mary’s parish anniversary; and for adults, a design competition on the logo of our parish anniversary. Finished works can be submitted either in person at the office or by e-mail by 31.10.2024.