We kindly ask new Catholics moving into our parish area to notify the office of their arrival. We also remind all parishioners to inform us of any changes to their contact information. In order to improve our communications, we ask that you provide us with your up-to-date email address.

There will be a Catechism class for adults on Tuesday 21.4. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

The Legion of Mary group meets every Thursday in the parish hall after the evening Mass.

The charismatic prayer group will gather on Friday 24.4. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

Sunday School for children is on Sunday, April 26, at 10:00 AM in the parish hall. This will be followed by a Children’s Mass in the church at 11:30 AM.

Mary’s Parish youth summer camp will be held Wed 3 – Sun 7 June 2026 at Leirikartano in Sastamala (by Lake Houhajärvi). The camp is for young people aged 14–19. The programme includes games, outdoor activities, campfire evenings, teaching, prayer and Mass — a wonderful opportunity to meet other young Catholics and grow in faith! Participation fee €130 (incl. meals and transport). Register: bit.ly/mariannuortenleiri

We cordially thank everyone who helped realize the Holy Week liturgy. Our thanks go to the sacristans, the cantor, the choir, the altar servers, and the readers. We also thank those who took care of the flowers in the church and the parish hall.

The entire coming week belongs to the Easter Octave.

On the Easter Monday (April 6): Holy Mass will be held in Finnish at 10:00 AM, in Vietnamese at 11:30 AM, and in English at 6:00 PM (18:00).

We invite all couples planning to be married to a marriage course starting Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6:45 PM in the parish hall. The course consists of seven meetings and will be conducted in both Finnish and English.

The meeting for Lay Dehonians is on Thursday, April 9, in the parish hall following the evening Mass.

The Legion of Mary group meets every Thursday in the parish hall after the evening Mass.

The group will meet on Friday, April 10, in the parish hall after the evening Mass.

First Communion classes in Finnish continue on Saturday, April 11, starting at 10:00 AM. Confirmation classes begin at 3:00 PM (15:00).

The Feast of Divine Mercy will be celebrated on Sunday, April 12. In 1935, Saint Faustina Kowalska received a request from Jesus to spread faith and trust in His Divine Mercy throughout the world—and Jesus shared what and how we should pray. On Divine Mercy Sunday, a plenary indulgence can be obtained if one goes to Confession and receives Holy Communion on that day, and prays for the intentions of the Pope. An indulgence partially or fully removes the temporal punishment for sins already forgiven in sacramental confession, which would otherwise be served in Purgatory.

Sunday School for children is on Sunday, April 12, at 10:00 AM in the parish hall. This will be followed by a Children’s Mass in the church at 11:30 AM.

We wish you all a blessed Easter Sunday and a joyful Easter season. Happy Easter to everyone!

It is very important, that every Catholic will attend the sacrament of confession before Easter.

During the Lent we can help poor people through the Caritas Finland. The Lenten Collection 2026 supports those in need in Finland. Caritas helps migrants, the lonely and low-income families. Your donation enables camp support for children and youth, Christmas gift cards, and personal guidance and counselling. You can donate via Caritas website www.caritas.fi, directly to Caritas’ bank account or to the donation box in the church.

The solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord will be celebrated on Wednesday 25.3. There will be a Mass in Finnish at 7.30 am and 6 pm. On the same day, the International Day of the Unborn Child is held to defend the lives and human rights of unborn children.

The praesidium of the Legion of Mary gathers every Thursday after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

The charismatic prayer group will gather on Friday 27.3. after the Stations of Cross in the parish hall.

The annual meeting of English Mass Readers is scheduled on the 28^th of March. The event will start with the Holy Mass at 10 am followed by a gathering at the library room till 2 pm. Those who wish to join English readers are also invited to this event.

There will be a youth meeting on Saturday 28.3. at 6 pm in the parish hall.

Next Sunday, 29.3., is the Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. On the Palm Sunday we commemorate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The blessing of palm branches will begin at 10 am at the front of the English school, followed by a joyful procession to the church and the Mass. You are welcome to bring your own palm or other branches to be blessed. There will be no Stations of the Cross before Masses and no Mass for children at 11.30. There will be additional Mass in Finnish at 1 pm and Mass in Vietnamese at 2.30 pm.

The Catholic school will start operating in August this year. The practical arrangements have progressed well and students have already registered for the school. There is still room! Registration is ongoing and we especially hope that preschoolers and 1st and 2nd grade students will join us. The registration form is on the school website koulu.katolinen.fi. You can come and visit the school at the Open Doors event on Saturday, March 28th from 11 a.m. at St. James’ Church, Myllykallionrinne 1. Warmly welcome!

We invite couples planning to get married to join our marriage course. This course is an essential part of wedding preparation and begins on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at 6:45 pm in the parish hall. It consists of seven meetings and will be held in both Finnish and English.