- On Saturday, September 26, First Communion classes in Finnish will begin at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of St. Henry’s Cathedral Parish. There will be an information session for parents and guardians at the first meeting. The first meeting of the group that meets in Tapanila will be on October 3.
- Father Amando, who has served as our parish vicar, is moving to Tampere to serve at the Holy Cross Parish. He will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral one last time on Sunday, September 27, at 9:30 a.m. and at 11 a.m. We thank Father Amando and keep him in our prayers. On Sunday, there will also be Mass in Tikkurila at 10 a.m.
- An OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) course in English (Visit an external site. The link opens in a new tab.) has started this autumn for adults who are interested in becoming Catholic and entering into full communion with the Catholic Church. OCIA is a journey of faith and catechesis that prepares adults for the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. The course is also open to Catholics who have not yet received one or more of these sacraments. Although the course has already begun, it is still possible to join and register. You can find the full schedule and further information on the notice board and on the parish website.
- First Communion and Confirmation classes in Swedish will begin in St. Henry’s Cathedral Parish in October. For more information, contact Deacon Marko Pitkäniemi or check the website.
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