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The Catholic bishops of the Nordic countries have launched an emergency appeal for Lebanon. Caritas Finland’s collection will remain open until the end of June. Lebanon is living in constant uncertainty under the shadow of war, and the plight of the civilian population is immense. Due to the state of war, people are experiencing fear and insecurity. Let us help them by donating directly to Caritas or to the collection box in the church.

A novena preparing for the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus begins on Wednesday, June 3rd. On weekdays, the novena is prayed after the evening Mass; on Saturday and Sunday, it is prayed after the 10:00 AM Mass. On the eve of the Feast of the Sacred Heart, an all-night adoration will begin. We invite volunteers to keep vigil especially during the night. We ask those who are interested to sign their names on the list on the notice board.

Mary’s Parish youth summer camp will be held Wed 3 – Sun 7 June 2026 at Leirikartano in Sastamala (by Lake Houhajärvi). The camp is for young people aged 14–19. The programme includes games, outdoor activities, campfire evenings, teaching, prayer and Mass — a wonderful opportunity to meet other young Catholics and grow in faith! Participation fee €130 (incl. meals and transport). Register: bit.ly/mariannuortenleiri

The Legion of Mary group meets every Thursday in the parish hall after the evening Mass.

There will be an adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday 5.6. in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The adoration will start after the evening Mass and will last till 10 pm.

The solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ will be celebrated on Sunday 7.6. There will be an Eucharistic procession after the 10 am Mass. The procession will go through Mäntytie to the English school, then Kuustie to the Valpurin park (Valpurinpuisto) and will return to the church through the Tukholmankatu. There will be no Mass at 11.30.

We invite children from 5 to 8 years old to a Sunday school in Finnish. The meeting will take place on Sunday 7.6. at 10 am in the parish hall.

The traditional pilgrimage to the martyrdom site of Bishop Henry, the patron saint of Finland, will be held this year as a four-day walk from Turku to Köyliö. Following a medieval route from June 11th–14th, the journey culminates in a Holy Mass at Kirkkokari in Köyliö. More information can be found on the notice board.