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1. The exhibition “Eucharistic miracles around the world and testimonies from the parish of St. Mary” is still ongoing in our parish. The exhibition will be held in the church foyer until July 11. We would like to thank everyone involved in organizing the exhibition.
2. This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
2b. On Tuesday there is a Catechism class for Adults in the parish hall after evening mass!
3. On Thursday, July 3, we celebrate the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle. Mass in English will be at 6:00 p.m.
4. On Thursday, the praesidium of Legion of Mary will meet as usual after the evening Mass in the parish hall. Newcomers are welcome.
On the first Thursday of the month, the Lay Dehonians will also meet after the evening Mass in the second parish hall. New members are welcome to join it as well.
5. On Friday, July 4, there will be a long adoration in our church in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Adoration begins after evening Mass and lasts until 10 p.m. Adoration begins with peaceful songs of praise and worship, followed by a period of silence, the Crown of the Heart of Jesus, and Compline in Finnish.
6. Organizers have been found for the church coffee service during the summer! However, we still need more volunteers starting in August. Please sign up at the office.
7. Our parish is organizing a pilgrimage on Saturday, July 5, to celebrate the Jubilee Year. The pilgrimage will cover 28 km from the former Carmelite monastery in Myllyjärvi to St. Henry’s Cathedral, passing by our church. The pilgrimage will begin at 8:30 a.m. with morning prayers and end in the evening with Mass and dinner at the cathedral. You can join the pilgrimage at St. Mary’s Church at 4 p.m. For more information, see the notice board and website.
8. During the renovation of the church facade, please pay attention to safety in the vicinity of the construction site. The renovation will cost €210,000, which is a major financial undertaking for the parish. We hope that all parishioners will support our parish’s renovation by making a donation to the following account: recipient: Katolinen kirkko Suomessa, IBAN: FI31 1555 3000 1273 41, reference: 30 106.