A week of prayers for the unity of Christians begins on Sunday, 18th of January. More information on the website www.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 solemnity of St. Henry, bishop and martyr, patron saint of the diocese and Finland will be celebrated on Monday 19.1.

There will be a Catechism class in English for adults on Tuesday 20.1. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

There will be a meeting for pre-teens of age from 9 to 12 on Wednesday 21.1. at 5.30 pm in the parish hall. The group gathers on the first and third Wednesday of a month.

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 23.1. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

A catechesis in Finnish for pre-school children will take place on Sunday 25.1. at 10 am in the parish hall.

Dear brothers and sisters, the most important source of income for our parish is the membership fee. However, many still do not pay it regularly. We would like to remind you that on the diocese’s website https://katolinen.fi/en/membership-fee/ you can find a membership fee calculator, with which you can easily calculate the amount of your own payment. The pages also contain detailed instructions for making the payment with the correct reference number. We warmly thank everyone who is already carefully fulfilling this important task in support of our parish and Church.

If, for financial reasons, you are unable to pay the parish membership fee, you may of course ask the parish priest for an exemption from the payment.

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 16.1. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

The First Communion and Confirmation classes in English will continue on Saturday 17.1. at 10.30 am in the parish hall.

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 3 Euros to support the missionary work of the church.

We encourage all parishioners to attend the sacrament of confession before Christmas.

The Advent campaign organised by Caritas supports our neighbours in Bangladesh, Kenya and Nepal. You can send your donation directly to Caritas bank account, through MobilePay or to a collection box at the back of the church.

On the Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24.12., there will be morning Mass in Finnish at 7.30 am. Christmas Eve family Mass is at 2 pm. Children who wish to participate in the Christmas Eve Family Mass as angels or shepherds are asked to meet in the parish hall at 12.00. Mass in Tagalog is at 4 pm, Mass in Vietnamese at 6 pm. Christmas Eve Mass is at midnight, and half an hour before the Christmas Eve Mass we sing Christmas carols.

On Christmas Day, Wednesday 25.12., there will be a mass in Finnish at 10 am, Mass with the bishop at 12.00, Mass in Vietnamese at 2 pm, Mass in Polish at 4 pm and Mass in English at 6 pm.

On St. Stephen feast, Thursday 26 December, there will be Mass in Finnish at 10 am, Mass in Vietnamese at 11.30 and a mass in English at 6 pm.

The feast of the Holy Family will be celebrated on Sunday 28.12.

There will be a Sunday school in Finnish for 5-8 years old children on Sunday 28.12. at 10 am in the parish hall.

The Jubilee Year 2025 ends on Sunday 28.12.2025. Bishop Raimo will celebrate the closing Mass at 11 am in St. Henry’s cathedral.

We wish you a Blessed Christmas!