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It is important during the time of Advent that everyone dedicates more time to prayer, penance, charity work and reading of 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 caritas.fi, directly to Caritas bank account, via Mobile pay or to the donation box in the church.
A course for English speakers who wish to improve their Finnish for masses and prayers will continue on Tuesday 3.12 at 6.45 pm in the parish hall.
The feast of the dedication of our church and the Finnish Independence Day will be celebrated on Friday 6.12. The Holy Mass in Finnish will begin at 10 am. The Cantores Minores Alumni choir will sing during the Mass. There will be also Mass at 6 pm and adoration afterwards till 10 pm.
The main celebration the 70th anniversary of our parish will take place on Sunday, December 8th. Bishop Raimo will preside over the solemn 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.
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 here.
A Christmas dinner for lonely people will take place in our parish hall on Sat 21.12. at 7 pm.
Elders and homebound persons can ask a priest to visit them at home and to bring the Holy Communion. Please contact our parish office.
