1. On Tuesday, August 12, we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Fr. Léon Dehon SCJ, founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Since the priests of our parish belong to this congregation, a solemn Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m., presided over by Bishop Raimo. After the Mass, there will be coffee and short presentations in the parish hall about Fr. Léon Dehon, his congregation, and the activities of the Lay Dehonians.
2. On Friday, August 15, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Masses in Finnish will be celebrated in our church at 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
3. On Friday, after the evening Mass, there will also be a charismatic prayer meeting in the parish hall at 7:00 p.m. This time, you are also welcome to join if you are interested in taking part in various ways in the Life in the Spirit Seminar, which will begin on Friday, September 12.
4. The diocesan feast will take place this year in Lohja on Saturday 16.8.2025 at 11 am. The program after the mass in St. Lawrence Church will continue in Vivamo (Vivamontie 2, 08200 Lohja). During the Mass, Bishop Raimo will ordain as priest the diocesan candidate, Deacon Chien Nguyen, who is originally from Vietnam. Our parish will arrange a bus trip: the bus departs at 9:30 from in front of the church and the journey back from Vivamo : €30. Children 4–16 years: €15/person, under 4 years free. Lunch at Vivamo costs €5/person. You can pay via MobilePay (47373) or by bank transfer to the parish account: FI65 1023 3000 2047 89. Please use the message “hiippakuntajuhla”. Register by Aug 9 using this Google form (QR code on the notice board and the link on the website) or contact the parish office (tel. 050 434 4260, maria@katolinen.fi). Please also register, even if you are coming with your own transportation.
5. A reminder to register your children for First Communion preparation (3rd graders) or for the Confirmation course (8th graders and older). Registration at the parish office (tel. 050 434 4260 or maria@katolinen.fi). You can also register for the Confirmation course with this Google form. The dates for Finnish first communion classes: 13.9.2025, 11.10.2025, 8.11.2025, 13.12.2025, 10.1.2026, 14.2.2026, 14.3.2026, 11.4.2026, 2.5.2026, 5.9.2026. The dates for classes in English are: 20.9.2025, 25.10.2025, 22.11.2025, 20.12.2025, 17.1.2026, 21.2.2026, 21.3.2026, 18.4.2026, 9.5.2026. You will find the dates for the Confirmation courses here.
6. An Open Doors Day will be held in connection with the Meilahti Day on Saturday, September 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The program includes “Flavors of the World” coffee service, the “Miracles of Faith” exhibition, a Catholic Q&A quarter-hour on saints, a children’s corner, sale of Caritas products, and in the evening the Laudate Dominum concert at 7:15 p.m. Volunteers are needed for baking, making coffee, cleaning, and organizing. More information is on the notice board. Registrations at the parish office.
7. 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 support the renovation by making a donation to the following account: Recipient: Katolinen kirkko Suomessa, IBAN: FI31 1555 3000 1273 41, Reference: 30 106.

The Diocesan Feast program will last until around 4:00 p.m., and the bus will depart from Vivamo back to St. Mary’s Church at 4:15 p.m.!

Our apologies for the confusion.

There are still seats available on the parish bus, but please remember to register by August 9!”

1. This Wednesday we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. On Mount Tabor, Jesus revealed his divine glory to his closest disciples. Evening Mass in Finnish at 6 p.m.
2. On Tuesday, the Catechism Class for Adults meets after the evening Mass at 6:45 p.m. The group discusses the faith based on the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
3. On Thursday, both the Lay Dehonians and the praesidium of the Legion of Mary will meet in the parish halls after the evening Mass.
4. On Sunday, August 10, Sunday School for children aged 5–8 will take place again in the parish hall during the main Mass at 10 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., the Mass for Children will be celebrated.
5. On Wednesday, August 12, we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Fr. Léon Dehon SCJ, founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Since the priests of our parish belong to this congregation, a solemn Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m., presided over by Bishop Raimo. After the Mass, there will be coffee and short presentations in the parish hall about Fr. Léon Dehon, his congregation, and the activities of the Lay Dehonians.
6. The diocesan feast will take place this year in Lohja on Saturday 16.8.2025 at 11 am. The program after the mass in St. Lawrence Church will continue in Vivamo (Vivamontie 2, 08200 Lohja). During the Mass, Bishop Raimo will ordain as priest the diocesan candidate, Deacon Chien Nguyen, who is originally from Vietnam. Our parish will arrange a bus trip: the bus departs at 9:30 from in front of the church and the journey back from Vivamo at 16:15 (updated 5.8.)! The cost is €30. Children 4–16 years: €15/person, under 4 years free. Lunch at Vivamo costs €5/person. You can pay via MobilePay (47373) or by bank transfer to the parish account: FI65 1023 3000 2047 89. Please use the message “hiippakuntajuhla”. Register by Aug 9 using this Google form  or contact the parish office (tel. 050 434 4260, maria@katolinen.fi). Please also register, even if you are coming with your own transportation.
7. If your child is in third grade or older and has not yet received First Communion, please register him/her for First Communion Preparatory Class. Classes will begin in September and will be held once a month on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM until First Communion. Registration at the parish office (tel. +358 50 434 4260 or maria@katolinen.fi). The classes will be organized both in Finnish and in English. The Finnish teaching dates are: 13.9.2025, 11.10.2025, 8.11.2025, 13.12.2025, 10.1.2026, 14.2.2026, 14.3.2026, 11.4.2026, 2.5.2026. The English teaching dates will be announced later.
8. We kindly ask all parents of eighth graders (or older youth) to register their child for the confirmation course. All older youth who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation are also welcome to join the course. Classes will begin in September and will be held once a month on Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM until the celebration of Confirmation in the autumn (there will be a break during the summer). Registration and more information on this Google form. You can also register at the parish office. The classes will be organized both in Finnish and in Engli. The Finnish teaching dates are: 13.9.2025, 11.10.2025, 8.11.2025, 13.12.2025, 10.1.2026, 14.2.2026, 14.3.2026, 3.2026, 11.4.2026, 2.5.2026, 5.9.2026. The English teaching dates will be announced later.
9. 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 support the renovation by making a donation to the following account: Recipient: Katolinen kirkko Suomessa, IBAN: FI31 1555 3000 1273 41, Reference: 30 106.

This Tuesday, the feast of St. Olaf, martyr and patron of Norway, is celebrated throughout the Nordic countries. Mass in Finnish at 18:00.

On Tuesday, the English-speaking lectio divina Bible group will meet after the evening Mass at 18:45.

On Thursday, the praesidium of Legion of Mary will meet as usual after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

On Friday, August 1, there will be a long adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus after the evening Mass until 22:00.

The diocesan feast will take place this year in Lohja on Saturday 16.8.2025 at 11 am. The program after the mass in St. Lawrence Church will be in Vivamo (Vivamontie 2, 08200 Lohja). On the occasion of the Mass, Bishop Raimo will ordain the diocesan candidate for priesthood, Vietnamese-born deacon Chien Nguyen. Our parish will arrange a bus trip: the bus departs at 9:30 from in front of the church and the journey back from Vivamo starts at 15:30. Price: €30. Children 4–16 years: €15/person, under 4 years free. Lunch at Vivamo costs €5/person. You can pay via MobilePay (47373) or by bank transfer to the parish account: FI65 1023 3000 2047 89. Please use the message “hiippakuntajuhla” Register by August 9 using the Google form (QR code on the notice board and the link on the website) or contact the parish office (tel. 050 434 4260, maria@katolinen.fi. Please also register, even if you are coming with your own transportation.

If your child in third grade or older has not yet received First Communion, please register him/her for First Communion Preparatory Class. Classes will begin in September and will be held once a month on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM until First Communion. Registration at the parish office (tel. +358 50 434 4260 or maria@katolinen.fi). The classes will be organized both in Finnish and in English. The Finnish teaching dates are: 13.9.2025, 11.10.2025, 8.11.2025, 13.12.2025, 10.1.2026, 14.2.2026, 14.3.2026, 11.4.2026, 2.5.2026. The English teaching dates will be announced later.

We kindly ask all parents of eighth graders (or older youth) to register their child for the confirmation course. All older youth who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation are also welcome to join the course. Classes will begin in September and will be held once a month on Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM until the celebration of Confirmation in the autumn (there will be a break during the summer). Registration at the parish office. The classes will be organized both in Finnish and in English. The Finnish teaching dates are: 13.9.2025, 11.10.2025, 8.11.2025, 13.12.2025, 10.1.2026, 14.2.2026, 14.3.2026, 11.4.2026, 2.5.2026, 5.9.2026. The English teaching dates will be announced later.

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.

1. This week, the Catholic calendar includes two feasts: on Tuesday, the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, and on Thursday, the Feast of Saint James the Apostle On Friday, we also celebrate the memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
2. On Thursday, the praesidium of Legion of Mary will meet as usual after the evening Mass in the parish hall.
3. The diocesan feast will take place this year in Lohja on Saturday 16.8.2025 at 11 am. Registration by 9.8.2025. The programme after the mass in St. Lawrence Church will be in Vivamo (Vivamontie 2, 08200 Lohja). On the occasion of the Mass, Bishop Raimo will ordain the diocesan candidate for priesthood, Vietnamese-born deacon Chien Nguyen. Our parish will again organise bus transport. The bus will leave at 9:30 in front of the church. The cost of the trip is 30 €/person. Children 4-16 years old 15 €/person, children under 4 years for free. The lunch fee in Vivamo is 5 €/person. You can pay via MobilePay (47373) or by bank transfer to the parish account: FI65 1023 3000 2047 89. Please write “hiippakuntajuhla” as the payment message. To register, use the Google form (QR code on the notice board and the link on the website) or contact the parish office (tel. 050 434 4260, maria@katolinen.fi. Please also register, even if you are coming with your own transportation.
4. If your child in third grade or older has not yet received First Communion, please register him/her for First Communion Preparatory Class. Classes will begin in September and will be held once a month on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM until First Communion. Registration at the parish office (tel. +358 50 434 4260 or maria@katolinen.fi). The classes will be organized both in Finnish and in English. The Finnish teaching dates are: 13.9.2025, 11.10.2025, 8.11.2025, 13.12.2025, 10.1.2026, 14.2.2026, 14.3.2026, 11.4.2026, 2.5.2026. The English teaching dates will be announced later.
5. We kindly ask all parents of eighth graders (or older youth) to register their child for the confirmation course. All older youth who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation are also welcome to join the course. Classes will begin in September and will be held once a month on Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM until the celebration of Confirmation in the autumn (there will be a break during the summer). Registration at the parish office. The classes will be organized both in Finnish and in English. The Finnish teaching dates are: 13.9.2025, 11.10.2025, 8.11.2025, 13.12.2025, 10.1.2026, 14.2.2026, 14.3.2026, 11.4.2026, 2.5.2026, 5.9.2026. The English teaching dates will be announced later.
6. 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.