Weekday Mass：７:00 Japanese Every Thu：7:00 Eucharistic Praise after Mass.

1.   Appointment of celebrants of meetings and temporary ministers of Eucharist (titles omitted) Term: April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 Thank you for your continued support.
2. 58th World Public Relations Day 6th Sunday of Easter Sunday May 5, 2024
   It is a day for praying and offering. Thank you for your cooperation

   Pope’s Message “AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Wisdom of the Heart—For Truly Human Communication”“Seek wisdom. Wisdom makes even AI systems capable of human communication.”

3. The month of Our Lady (May) The Rosary will be recited every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the  cathedral. Please participate.
   ■　On Sunday, May 12th, ①Japanese ②English ③Tagalog ④Portuguese ⑤Latin
   Pray the Rosary.
4. For the first communion ceremony First Holy Communion will be held on November 24th (Sunday) at 10:00 Mass (Feast of Christ the King).
   We are accepting applications as we continue our studies for First Communion.
   ■Target: 2nd year elementary school students and above
   ■Application deadline: Sunday, May 5th *Please fill out the application form and submit  it to the office
5. Mie District Northern Block Joint Confirmation Ceremony November 10th (Sunday) 16:00 Location: Yokkaichi Catholic Church
   If you wish to be confirmed, you need to prepare (study) in advance. We will contact you later after applying.   ■ Target audience: Junior high school students and above
   ■Application deadline: Sunday, May 5th *Please fill out the application form and submit it to the office.
6. 5 Share & Study Session: After 10: 00 Mass * Let’s share with the priest.
   May 5th (Sunday) “Bible” (Sharing)
   Sunday, May 12th “Devotion to Mercy”
   May 26 (Sun) “Catholic Church Teaching”
7.  Mie Northern Block Summer Camp　Date and time: Sunday, July 28, 2024 10:00 Mass –
   Monday, July 29, 2024 1 night and 2 days
   Participation target: 1st grade to 3rd grade in high school
   Application deadline: July 14th (Sun) *We look forward to your participation. (Application method will be communicated separately)
8. Mass praying with the Maryknoll Sisters of Heaven Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 at the Cathedral
   In memory of the Maryknoll Sisters who served in Yokkaichi for many years and were taken to heaven.We will celebrate mass together. All alumni and believers are welcome to join us.
9. Regarding the revision of the Yokkaichi Catholic Church regulations
   The Council created a amendment to the Council’s rules. Place the amendment bill behind the cathedral. If you have any opinions, please contact Father Adam or the board members by Saturday, May 18th. Please let me know.
   ◇June is the month of the Heart of Jesus.
   On Sundays in June, from 9:30 a.m., we will hold the litany “The Heart of Jesus.”
   ◆Before the opening of Mass, we will recite the “Prayer to the Archangel St. Michael.”
   ◆Please chant together.

Weekday Mass 7:00 Japanese Every Thursday:7:00After Mass Eucharistic Ceremony
Congratulations on the resurrection of the Lord.

1. Congratulations to Father Victor Delavan, on his 10th anniversary of ordination as a priest.　On April 5, 2024, Father Victor celebrated the anniversary of his ordination as a priest.We look forward to your continued support and guidance  in our religious lives.
2.  International Cooperation Committee April 7th (Sunday) at 14:00 (after Tagalog Mass)All interested parties are requested to gather at Maria Hall.
3.  New semester Sunday School starts Sunday, April 14th approximately 30 minutes after 10:00 Mass.
   Target: 1st grade elementary school students to junior high school students
   Location: 2nd floor of Maria Building
   All children can participate! Let’s all have fun learning together!
4. For the first communion ceremonyFirst Holy Communion will be held on Sunday November 24th at 10:00 Mass (Feast of Christ the King).
   We are accepting applications as we continue our studies for First Communion.
   ■Target: 2nd year elementary school students and higher.
   ■Application deadline: Sunday, May 5th *Please fill out the application form and submit it to the office.
5. Mie District Joint Confirmation Ceremony Sunday, November 10th at 16:00  at  Yokkaichi Catholic Church If you wish to be confirmed, you need to prepare (study)  in advance. We will contact you after applying.
   ■Target: Junior high school students and higher.
   ■Application deadline: Sunday, May 5th *Please fill out the application form and  submit it to the office.
6. Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Fund Report. The donation boxes were finished  at the end of March. The donation amount of ¥31,000 yen went to Caritas.
   Thank you very much for your .
7.  April sharing & study session: After 10:00 Mass *Share with the　priest.
   Sunday, April 7th “Bible” (Sharing)
   Sunday, April 14th “Devotion to Mercy”
   Sunday, April 28 “Catholic Church Teaching”
8. Notice from the Kyoto DioceseOn March 20, Limendo Demizu Hiroshi’s priest’s ritual  style is held, and in charge of Nara block. He was inducted as a priest. Please take the commemorative card at the back of the church.

◎   Obituary News: Fr.. Brice Nishimura passed on February 4^th at the age of 96.
Fr. Nishimura was Senior priest of Yokkaichi Church from 1967 to 1972.
Please pray for the Father’s eternal rest.

1. Information about the study session (Fr. Adam) Held after the 10:00 am mass.
   　1^st Sunday: “About the Bible” (March 3)
   2^nd Sunday: “Devotion of Mercy” (Not in March)
   4^th Sunday: “About Catholic Teachings (March 24^th)
   Let’s enjoy the time with Fr. Adam
2.   International Mass: (Sunday, March 10)
   Co-celebrated by Bishop Otsuka and Fr. Adam. Let’s unite our hearts and pray as one.
3. Maria Café:
   Please stop by and have some refreshments after the 10am mass on Sunday 3/10
4. Station of the Cross:
   Held every Sunday at 9:30 during the Lent season.  Please join us.
5. The Sacrament of Penance during Lent: After mass the 10am on Sunday 3/17
   For times other than 3/17, please contact the priest individually.
6. Lenten Love Offering（～３/２８） Thank you for your donation and cooperation.
7. Good Friday (Offering for the Holy Land) Friday, 3/29
   To support the religious who are struggling in the politically unstable land, for the poor  brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. Thank you for your cooperation.
8. Easter Party: After the 10am mass on Sunday, March 31^st.
   We are planning a pot-luck party and everyone is welcome. Details will be announced
   on the bulletin board.
9. Report on “Christmas” and “Maria Café” donation.
   Christmas donation was\151,233 and Maria Café was \59,170.
   ①Caritas Japan ② Children’s Care Facility  ③Sasashima Kyoseikai
   ④Yokkaichi Children’s Shokudo ⑤Remaining amount will be remitted to Yokkaichi Church  Treasurer. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
10. Notice of special sale of the Catholic newspaper:
    “Easter issue celebrating the resurrection of the Lord.”
    The regular price is \165 per copy. If you purchase 10 copies or more, each copy will cost only \100. If you would like to place an order, please contact the office at 059-352-2012.  (Application Date: Wednesday, March 20^th.
    
    

★ Mass times will change from February.
There will be no Portuguese Mass on the second Sunday of each month.
The 10:00 Mass on the second Sunday of each month will be an international Mass.

Everyone please join us on February 11.
Spanish Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month will be moved to 5:00 pm.

1.   February 4^th, a general meeting of the Yokkaichi Catholic Church will be held after the 10am mass. Please join us.
2. February 11th (Sunday) World Day of the Sick
   You can receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at the 10 o’clock Mass.
3.   Wednesday, February 14th is Ash Wednesday
   Masses are held at 7:00 and 19:00. Please place last year’s branches to be used in the ceremony of ashes in the box in the church lobby between January 26th (Friday) and February 9th (Friday).
4.   We are accepting renewals and new applications for annual subscriptions (May 2024 to April 2025) for “Daily Mass”. Please contact the office by February 18th (Sun).
5.   Please join us for chant practice (every Sunday from 9:30am).
6.    Maria Cafe Sunday, February 18th after 10am Mass
   Please spend some time after Mass at the Maria Hall.
7.   Thank you for your support of the homeless winter activities at the end of the year. Clothing, food, and donations were delivered to the soup kitchen on December 28th.

1.  About Mass

   – The Eucharistic Praise Ceremony will be held every Thursday after Mass at 7:00.

   ・Memorial Masses for those who have passed away are limited to one family per Mass. If you would like to hold a memorial mass, please apply directly to the priest

2.  Yokkaichi Catholic Church General Assembly will be February 4, 2024 after 10:00 Mass.  Everyone please join us

3. The carpet in the priest’s office has been renovated

4. Hymn practice is every Sunday from 9:20am. We would appreciate it if you would join us.

5.  On Sunday, January 14th after 10am Mass, please join us at Maria kan Hall for coffee, tea and refreshment. It’s free and we’d love to meet you.

1. About Mass
   ・Anointing of the Sick: Please inquire with the priest.
   ・Holy Eucharist Ceremony: Thursday December 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th After Mass at 7:00

2. Advent Meditation: Sunday, December 3rd 10:00 Mass
   

   Supervisor: Father Adam Kujak

   Details will be announced separately. Please prepare your own lunch.

    ◎Tagalog mass will be changed from December 3rd to Sunday, December 31st at 13:00. 

3.  Regarding re-election of officers
   Officer recommendation will be postponed. The terms of office of current officers will be extended until new officers are appointed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
   1. The Holy Ark has been restored.
   2. Maria cafe coffee and tea time will be after the 10am mass on 12/10 at Maria-kan.
   3. * Care of sacred utensils and ritual utensils December 10th (Sunday) 11:00~

   ・Renovated the restrooms in the cathedral, Maria Hall, and monastery.
   ・Collect clothing and donations for the winter soup kitchen (homeless support activity.) Collection period: December 10th to 26th. Please see the bulletin board for details.

   ◎Christmas and New Year’s holidays schedule:

   • Saturday, December 23rd is 4th Sunday of Advent 19:00 Mass.
   • Sunday December 24th 4th Sun
   • day of Advent 7:00, 10:00 Sunday Mass. 12:00 Spanish Mass
   • 19:00 Nativity of the Lord (midnight) Christmas Eve Mass.
   • December 25th Nativity of the Lord (Mass during the day) 10:00 (Christmas Mass) (There will be no Mass at 7:00)
   • Saturday, December 30th Holy Family 19:00 Sunday Mass.
   • Sunday, December 31st Holy Family 7:00, 10:00 Sunday Mass 13:00 Tagalog Mass (There will be no 19:00 Mass)
   • Monday, January 1st (holiday) St. Mary, Mother of God 10:00 New Year Mass (there will be no 7:00 Mass)

1. Kyoto parish priest transfer (Oct. 1st)
   Rev. Adam Kujak (Escolapios Sisters, Diocese of Yokohama) Father Kujak was appointed as the priest for the northern Mie block (Yokkaichi Church). Welcome Father Kujak.
   Rev. Victor Delavan (formerly appointed, Escolapios Sisters: Priest in charge of Northern Mie Block) was also appointed as the priest in cooperation with the Mie area.
2. Mass Notices:
   All Saints’ Day Mass is Wednesday, November 1st at 7:00 p. m.
   Anointing of the Sick is the 1st Sunday of every month. In November it’s on Sunday the 5th at 10:00 a. m.  If you would like to receive this sacrament, please sit in the front row of the church.

   Holy Eucharist will be held after Mass at 7:00 p. m. every Thursday on November (9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.)

   Month of the Deceased. All Masses are dedicated to the deceased during November. Applications for memorial masses and prayers for those who have passed away will be accepted at the back of the church.  Please write your name (spirit name) on the application card and place it in the application box. We also accept condolences from non-believers.

   Shichi-Go-San Blessing 
   The Shichi-Go-San Blessing will be on Sunday, November 12th at the 10:00 a. m. Mass. If you would like your child to receive the Shichi-Go-San blessing, please contact the church office. Application deadline is Sunday November 5th.

3.   Northern Mie Block Joint Confirmation Ceremony is November 12th at 2:00 p. m. at Suzuka Church. 14 people from Yokkaichi Church will receive the sacrament. We ask that you please pray for these people. God Bless.
4. This week’s Word (holy verse) is posted on the bulletin board outside. Please have a look.
5. Maria Cafe:  EVERYONE! Lets enjoy some coffee or tea at the Maria-kan Hall after the 10:00 a. m. Mass on Sunday, November 12th. It’s free and fun.
6.  International Cooperation Committee members please gather at Maria-kan on Sunday, November 19th at 2:00 p. m. to discuss about the English Mass.
7. Fall/Winter cleaning and illumination installation is on Sunday,November 26th at 11:00. Your kind cooperation is welcomed.  Also, we will clean and polish the sacred instruments used at the church on Sunday, December 10th at 11:00 a. m. Your kind cooperation is welcomed.
8. Do you like to read?  You are welcome to borrow the books that are available on the bookshelf in front of the Maria Building hallway. If you’d like to borrow some books please fill out the check out information in the notebook before using them. The notebook is next to the bookcase.
   〈New Books〉
   “Visiting the place where Urakami Christians were exiled”(Urakami 4th Kure-ryu Land Guide Editorial Committee)
   “Justo Takayama Ukon To those who are now descending from their old home Kaoru” (Don Bosco)
   “Ukon Takayama: A journey to trace his spirituality” (Don Bosco)
9. ✴︎ Christmas and New Year’s schedule ✴︎
   On Sunday, December 3rd from 11:00-14:00 there will be a “Meditation session” led by Father Adam Kujak
   (Please prepare your own lunch)

   There will be no Tagalog Mass on Sunday, December 3rd.

   ✴︎✴︎Christmas and New Year’s Masses✴︎✴︎
   Saturday, December 23rd at 7:00 p. m.
   Sunday, December 24th at 10:00 a. m. and at 7:00 p. m. (Christmas Eve Mass)
   Monday, December 25th at 10:00 a. m. Nativity (Christmas) Mass
   Saturday, December 30th at 7:00 p. m.
   Sunday, December 31st at 7:00 a. m. and 10:00 a. m. Holy Family Mass
   Monday   January 1st at 10:00 a. m. Mass is dedicated to St. Mary, The Mother of God.

   Have a Blessed month.  Thanks be to God!

1. Please be aware that the 10:30 Sunday Mass will be changed to 10:00 a.m. 

   ・Anointing of the Sick (first Sunday of each month) September 30th (Sat) 19:00 October 1st (Sun) 7:00, 10:00

   If you would like to receive this sacrament, please sit in the front row of the church.

    

   ・Holy Eucharist Ceremony (2nd Saturday of every month) October 14th (Saturday) 7:00 pm This will be held during Mass.​

    

   ・Prayer of the Rosary Every Sunday in October from 9:15 at the cathedral

   October is the month of the Rosary. Please join us.

2. Mass of Our Lady of Apparecida (Portuguese: Bishop Paulo Otsuka officiating) Sunday, October 8th at 4 p.m. 

   *Virgin of Aparecida is the patron saint of Brazil

3. Council meeting Saturday, September 30th 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary Hall

4. 2023 Northern Mie Block Social Event “Catholic Miyazu Church Pilgrimage”

   Monday, October 9, 2023 (Holiday)

   Location: Miyazu Church

   Participation fee: Adults: ¥7,000.

   Junior high students and younger: ¥3,500. 

5. This week’s Word (holy verse) is posted on the bulletin board outside of the church. Please check it out. 

6. Coffee and Tea Time. Please enjoy some time after mass meeting people at Maria Cafe for some drinks. Sunday, October 8th after 10am Mass at Mariakan Hall

7. The International Department is looking for members to serve together.

   Please see the bulletin board for details.

8. Northern Mie Block Joint Confirmation Ceremony November 12th 14:00 at Suzuka Church

   If you have completed your preparations (study) and would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, please

   Please apply by filling out the application form at the office.　

   Application date: October 22nd (Sun)

1.  Mass Time Change
   *Please note that the 10:30 a.m. mass on Sunday will be changed to 10:00 a.m.
   ・Anointing of the Sick(First Saturday night and first Sunday morning of each month)
   ✴︎September 2nd (Sat) 19:00
   ✴︎September 3rd (Sun) 7:00, 10:00
   Note：Those who wish to receive this sacrament should sit in the front row of the church.
   ・Ecclesiastical Praise　 (Second Saturday of every month)
   ✴︎September 9th (Sat.) at 19:00. It will be held during Mass.
   ・ Mass for the celebration of the elderly for “Keiro no hi” is September 16th (Sat.) at 19:00, and September 17th (Sun.) at 7:00, and after mass at 10:00 a.m. a celebration will be held for this holiday.
2.  Council Meeting is September 2nd (Sat.) at 13:00 in St. Mary’s Hall.
3.  2023 Mie Northern Block Pilgrimage Bus Tour
   Date: October 9, 2023 (Mon.)
   Place: Miyazu Church
   Note: There will be applications available at the entrance hall. Information on the itinerary and the price will also be at the entrance hall.
4.  From September, we will post this week’s word (scripture) on the outside bulletin board. Please check it out.
5.  Maria Cafe: On September 10 (Sun.) after the 10:00 a.m. mass, you are invited to spend some time at Maria Cafe for a coffee or tea. Come in and say “Hi!”
6.  Chant Practice: Every Sunday from 9:20 at the chapel. Please join us.

1. Notice about Mass:
   The first Saturday and Sunday Mass of each month is dedicated to the sick.  Those who wish to receive this sacrament should sit in the front row of the church.

   First Saturday time: 7:00 p.m.
   First Sunday time: 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

   • Anointing the Sick: August 5^th (Sat.) at 7:00 p.m. and August 6^th (Sun.) at 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
   • ★ MASS TIME CHANGE ★

   Due to the heat of summer, the Sunday Mass will start at 10:00 a.m.  Starting on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023.

   • Weekday mass at 7:00 a.m. will be held in the main chapel.
   • Mass of the Assumption of Our Lady will be held on Tuesday, August 15^th at 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
   • Mass in celebration of St. Joseph Carasanth will be held on Sunday, August 27^th at 10:00 a.m.
   • Mass with the Elderly will be held on Sunday, September 17^th at 10:00 a.m.
2. Council Notices:

   Council meetings will be held once a month. This will include temporary meetings.
   ★ Next Council Meeting: August 6^th (Sunday) after the 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Hall.
   The organ will be repaired on July 5^th. In the meantime the electone from the kindergarten will be used.
   Obituaries:
   Depending on the wishes of the bereaved family, obituaries may or may not be communicated by e-mail.  For inquiries about e-mail or other, please contact Handa san.

3. Mie Northern Block Pilgrimage Tour 2023
   Date:  Monday, October 9, 2023 (holiday)
   Place:  Miyazu Church
   Transportation will be by bus.
   Application for participants will be announced at a later date.
4. Coffee Tea and Refreshments:
   On Sunday, August 20^th after the 10:00 a.m. Mass, please join us for refreshments and comradery at the Mariakan Hall.
5. A Message from the Liturgical Department:
   Maintenance of Sacred Implements will be on Sunday, August 6^th after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in Room 109. * We will take care of the sacristy for the Assumption of Our Lady on August 15^th.
   Chant Practice: Every Sunday at 9:20 a.m. in the church.
6.  Foreign Language Order of Mass Book (2022 revision) is now for sale at the office rectory. The book is only ¥110.

   Thank you and have a blessed day.