The Catholic bishops of the Nordic countries are launching an emergency appeal for Lebanon on May 17. Caritas Finland’s collection will remain open until the end of June, i.e., June 30. 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.

The parish council will gather on Wednesday 20.5. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

There will be a Catechism class for adults on Tuesday 19.5. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

We warmly invite parents and their children (ages 0–5) to the family club’s meeting on Thursday, May 21^st, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the parish hall. Welcome along to spend a fun morning together with other families!

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

The charismatic prayer group will gather on Fridays after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

The First Communion Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 23.5. at 3 pm.

Bishop Raimo Goyarrola will celebrate Mass in English at 6 pm on the Pentecost Sunday and will confer sacraments of baptism and confirmation.

A Catholic charismatic afternoon will be held in our church on Saturday, 30 May, from 1 to 7 pm. The programme includes praise and worship, adoration, teaching, personal prayer ministry and Holy Mass, with Sebastian Sales, a full-time missionary from the UK (AFCM UK), as our guest speaker. Everyone is welcome — register at bit.ly/charis-helsinki-3005, registration fee 5 €.

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 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.

Dear parishioners, Membership fees are our parish’s most important source of income – they enable us to maintain our activities, organize events and help members of our community. Our activities are only possible if we all take care of our own membership fees. On the diocesan website katolinen.fi/en/membership-fee you will find a membership fee calculator, which you can use to easily check the amount of your own donation. On the same page you will also find clear instructions for payment – including the correct reference number and account information. A warm thank you to everyone who already regularly pays their membership fees and thus supports our parish and Church. Each payment is important and makes our joint work possible.

A new Family Club is launching in our parish! We warmly invite parents and their children (ages 0–5) to the club’s first meeting on Tuesday, May 5th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the parish hall. The club is organized by volunteers from our parish. Welcome along to spend a fun morning together with other families!

There will be a Catechism class for adults on Tuesday 5.5. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

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

The charismatic prayer group will gather on Friday 9.5. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

First Communion and Confirmation classes in English continue on Saturday 9.5. starting at 10:00 AM.

Capella Sanctae Mariae, Chorus Sanctae Mariae, and the CAM Choir present a concert titled Magnificat on Saturday 9th of May at 7.15 pm in St. Mary’s church. Conductor: Ann-Catrin Weckström Vocals: Pekka Palokangas. Organ: Markku Mäkinen ja Sini Wallius

Sunday School for children is on Sunday 10.5. at 10:00 AM in the parish hall. This will be followed by a Children’s Mass in the church at 11:30 AM.

A Catholic charismatic afternoon will be held in our church on Saturday, 30 May, from 1 to 7 pm. The programme includes praise and worship, adoration, teaching, personal prayer ministry and Holy Mass, with Sebastian Sales, a full-time missionary from the UK (AFCM UK), as our guest speaker. Everyone is welcome — register at bit.ly/charis-helsinki-3005, registration fee 5 €.

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 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.

We kindly ask new Catholics moving into our parish area to notify the office of their arrival. We also remind all parishioners to inform us of any changes to their contact information. In order to improve our communications, we ask that you provide us with your up-to-date email address.

There will be a Catechism class for adults on Tuesday 21.4. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

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

The charismatic prayer group will gather on Friday 24.4. after the evening Mass in the parish hall.

Sunday School for children is on Sunday, April 26, at 10:00 AM in the parish hall. This will be followed by a Children’s Mass in the church at 11:30 AM.

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