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There will be a feast of St. Apostle Bartholomew on Monday 24.8., a memorial of St. Monica on Thursday 27.8., a memorial of St. Augustin on Friday 28.8. and a memorial of the beheading of St. John the Baptist on Saturday 29.8.

There will be a Bible sharing group on Tuesday 25.8 after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

The Legion of Mary group meets on Thursdays after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

We remind you to register your children for the First Communion preparation classes (3rd graders) – or for the Confirmation course (8th graders and older). Registration at the parish office (tel. 050 434 4260 or maria@katolinen.fi). Courses in Finnish will begin on September 12, 2026 and courses in English on the 26^th of September at 10 am.

First Communion and Confirmation classes in Swedish will begin in Henrik’s Cathedral Parish in October. For more information, contact Deacon Marko Pitkaniemi, phone 041 318 7826 or email marko.pitkaniemi@katolinen.fi

A request for parents: if the school of your child is not able to provide Catholic religion classes, please let us know.

In our church, you can also donate a collection by bank card or contactless payment. The payment terminal is located in the porch of the church. You can donate a collection before or after the Mass. Many thanks for supporting our parish!

A family club for parents and children aged 0-5 will meets at St Mary’s parish hall starting on the 3^rd of September. The meetings take place every Thursday from 10 to 12 o’clock. For more information, see the notice board.

There will be a concert in our church entitled “Ave Maris Stella” presented by the choir Capella Sanctae Mariae on Saturday 5^th of September 2026 at 7.15 pm.

Ryszard Mis SCJ will celebrate his 80^th birthday on the 6^th of September 2026 at 10 am in our church.