We thank the parishioners, who helped last Friday and Saturday cleaning the church, building the crib and decorating the Christmas trees.

Caritas Finland’s Advent Collection supports children and youth clubs in Burkina Faso. You can donate via Caritas web page caritas.fi, directly to Caritas bank account or to the donation box in the church.

The Holy Mass and other events can be attended only by registering in advance for a maximum of 20 people. The use of a face mask is mandatory.

On the next Thursday, 24.12, the Christmas Eve –we will celebrate Mass for children in Finnish at 2 pm. The Christmas Eve Mass at midnight.

On the Christmas day there will be Mass in Finnish at 10 am, the Bishop’s Mass in Finnish at 12, Mass in English at 2 pm, Mass in Polish at 4 pm and Mass in English at 6 pm.

A marriage course will be organized for those who plan to get marry next year. The course will begin on the 12^th of January 2021 in the parish hall of St. Henry’s cathedral at 7 pm.

The Holy Mass in Hyvinkää scheduled on the 26^th of December has been cancelled.

We wish you a blessed feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ!

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

Caritas Finland’s Advent Collection supports children and youth clubs in Burkina Faso where over 2000 schools have been closed due to violent conflicts. The club activities support children with education and build hope for a better future. You can donate via Caritas web page caritas.fi, directly to Caritas bank account or to the donation box in the church.

The Holy Mass and other events can only be attended by registering in advance and in accordance with the hygiene regulations for a maximum of 20 people. The use of a face mask is mandatory. It is important not to attend events if you have any symptoms of an infection or if you have recently been in contact with a person exposed to the corona virus. Our church is normally open for personal prayer.

Welcome volunteers to clean the church on the next Saturday (19.12) at 10.30 am.

There will be the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the next Saturday, 19.12, from 3.30 pm till 5 pm as the continuation of the “Encounter with Jesus” program.

We thank those parishioners who regularly support our parish with the membership fee. We remind you that it is the duty of every Catholic to support our parish especially during this difficult time.

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

Caritas Finland’s Advent Collection supports children and youth clubs in Burkina Faso where over 2000 schools have been closed due to violent conflicts. The club activities support children with education and build hope for a better future. You can donate via Caritas web page caritas.fi, directly to Caritas bank account or to the donation box in the church.

The Holy Mass and other events can only be attended by registering in advance and in accordance with the hygiene regulations for a maximum of 20 people. The use of a face mask is mandatory. It is important not to attend events if you have any symptoms of an infection or if you have recently been in contact with a person exposed to the corona virus. Our church is normally open for personal prayer.

The solemnity of the Immaculate Concepcion of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on Tuesday 8.12. Mass in Finnish starts at 6 pm.

We invite all children to a rehearsal of the Christmas play on the nest Sunday 13^th of December after the Mass at 11.30.

We thank those parishioners who regularly support our parish with the membership fee. We remind you that it is the duty of every Catholic to support our parish especially during this difficult time.

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

Caritas Finland’s Advent Collection supports children and youth clubs in Burkina Faso where over 2000 schools have been closed due to violent conflicts. The club activities support children with education and build hope for a better future. You can donate via Caritas web page caritas.fi, directly to Caritas bank account or to the donation box in the church.

The Holy Mass and other events can only be attended by registering in advance and in accordance with the hygiene regulations for a maximum of 20 people. The use of a face mask is mandatory. It is important not to attend events if you have any symptoms of an infection or if you have recently been in contact with a person exposed to the virus. Our church is normally open for personal prayer.

The feast of Apostle Andrew will be celebrated on Monday 30.11.

We will celebrate the commemoration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 4.12. The adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will start after the evening Mass and will last till midnight.

We will celebrate Finland’s Independence Day and the anniversary of the dedication of our church on the next Sunday, 6^th of December. Bishop emeritus Teemu Sippo SCJ will celebrate Mass at 10 am.

We invite all children to a rehearsal of the Christmas play on Sunday 13^th of December after the Mass at 11.30.

Welcome to the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the next Saturday, December 5, from 1 pm to 5 pm. The event will include the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, reparation prayers and the Holy Rosary, as well as a short reflection.

The new Corona restrictions take effect in both Catholic parishes in Helsinki area. Holy Mass and other events can only be attended by registering in advance and in accordance with the hygiene regulations for a maximum of 20 people. The use of a face mask is mandatory. Meetings for children and youth continue in groups of less than 20 people. It is important not to attend events if you have any symptoms of an infection or if you have recently been in contact with a person exposed to the virus. These additional restrictions apply in St. Henry’s Cathedral Parish and St. Mary’s Parish from November 23 to December 13, 2020. However, churches are normally open for personal prayer.

The commemoration of St. Cecilia is traditionally celebrated on the 22^nd of November. St. Cecilia is a patron saint of the church music. We thank all musicians and choirs for their service in our church.

We invite all children to a rehearsal of the Christmas play on Sunday 29^th of November and 13^th of December after the Mass at 11.30.

A Tridentine Mass in Latin will be celebrated in St. Catharine church in Karjaa on the next Wednesday 25^th of November at 7 pm.

There will be the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the next Saturday, 28.11, from 3.30 pm till 5 pm as the continuation of the “Encounter with Jesus” program.

Welcome to the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Saturday, December 5, from 1 pm to 5 pm. The event will include the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, reparation prayers and the Holy Rosary, as well as a short reflection. Coffee will be offered outside the Church, depending on the weather.