Let us participate in the Sacrament of Penance before Christmas, so that Jesus may also be born in our hearts.

During the Advent we support those in need. Caritas Finland’s Advent Collection supports small farmers in Nepal. We can donate via Caritas web page www.caritas.fi, directly to Caritas bank account, via MobilePay or to the donation box in the church.

On Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24.12., there will be a 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. Christmas Eve Mass is at midnight, 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, a mass with the bishop at 12.00, a mass in Polish at 4 pm and a mass in English at 6 pm.

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

An event called “Music meets Poetry” will take place on Thursday at 7 pm. Markku Mäkinen will play the organ and parishioner Mona Lazar will read her Christmas poems in English.

The Jubilee Year 2025 begins in our diocese on Sunday 29.12.2024. The Jubilee Year invites us to strengthen our spiritual life and to open ourselves to God’s grace.

Blessed Christmas to all!

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

During the Advent we support those in need. Caritas Finland’s Advent Collection supports small farmers in Nepal. We can donate via Caritas web page www.caritas.fi, directly to Caritas bank account, via MobilePay or to the donation box in the church.

The First Communion and Confirmation classes in English will be on Saturday at 10 am in the parish hall.

A Christmas dinner for lonely people will take place on Sat 21.12. There will be a Mass at 6 pm and a dinner afterwards in the parish hall. Welcome.

We invite children to a Sunday school in Finnish. The meeting will take place on Sunday, 10.12. at 10 am in the parish hall. Holy Mass in Finnish for children will be at 11.30 am.

There will be a Family Mass on Christmas Eve at 2.00 p.m. We ask children who wish to take part in the Christmas play to come to the parish hall at 12.00 am. There is a list of roles on the notice board for parents to write their numbers on.

Elders and homebound persons can ask a priest to visit them at home and to bring the Holy Communion. For that, please contact our parish office.

1. There will be a lecture of the Gregorian Society on Wed 27.11. after evening mass in the parish hall. Theme: “Sacramental and blessed objects.”
2. Parish’s children’s choir Con Amore Musica is looking for new singing children. Rehearsals are Thursdays during evening Mass from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the parish hall.
3. On Thu 28.11. there will be a Catechism class for adults after evening Mass in the parish hall.
4. On Fri 29.11. Charismatic prayer group “Hearts on Fire” gathers after evening Mass in the parish hall.
5. On Sunday, December 8th, we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of our parish. Bishop Raimo will preside over the solemn main Mass at 10 am, followed by a reception at the English School. The program includes musical performances, singing together, interesting interviews, and a children’s corner. Coffee, tea, juice, as well as salty and sweet treats will be served You can find more information on the notice board and the parish website.
6. A Christmas party for young people aged 13-19 will take place on Sat 14.12. at 6 pm in the parish hall. Registration and more information on the bulletin board.
7. A Christmas dinner for lonely people will take place in our parish hall on Sat 21.12. at 7 pm. More information will be coming soon.
8. There will be a big Taizé event for the youth in Tallinn 28.12-1.1. Last chance to register and pay is Sun 24.11. More information on the bulletin board.
9. We can help the homeless and poor by donating hygiene products to a charity foundation Sininauhasäätiö. There is a list of products on the information board.
10. We sincerely thank the parishioners who support our church with regular membership fee. It is possible to support our parish through the MobilePay app with the number 47373.
11. Reminder: It is very important for every Catholic living permanently in Finland to register with the local parish.