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On the titular feast of our parish God gives spiritual gifts to those who are in the state of grace and attend the Holy Mass and receive the Communion in our church.
The morning Mass will be celebrated on weekdays at 7.30 am. There will be a morning prayer at 7.00 and Mass at 7.30 am in Finnish on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Morning prayer and Mass in English will be celebrated on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 am.
There will be a Catechism class for adults on Tuesday 18.8 after the evening Mass in the parish hall.
The Legion of Mary group meets on Thursdays after the evening Mass in the parish hall.
The charismatic group gathers on Friday after the evening Mass in the parish hall.
The introductory course to Lay Dehonians begins on August 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM for all those interested in the spirituality of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month until May. The English course will be online and on site in Turku. More information is available at scj.fi.
Welcome to the youth days organized by Juventus Catholica! The youth days will be held at the Ahtela camp center in Sauvo from August 21st to 23rd, 2026. Expect togetherness, growing in faith, and enjoying the Finnish summer in the wonderful landscapes of Sauvo. Price: €50. The event is open to all young people aged 14–28, regardless of their faith. More information on the notice board.
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(ät)katolinen.fi). Courses in Finnish will begin on September 12, 2026 and courses in English on the 26th of September at 10 am.
A request for parents: if the school of your child is not able to provide Catholic religion classes, please let us know.
A family club for parents and children aged 0-5 will meets at St Mary’s parish hall starting on the 3rd of September. The meetings take place every Thursday from 10 to 12 o’clock. For more information, see the notice board.
World Youth Day will be held next year in August 2027 in Seoul, South Korea. The Catholic Diocese of Helsinki is organizing a joint group. Registration is now open. Further information and the registration link can be found on the diocese’s website.
