Yokkaichi Catholic Church December 2025

1. Day for apromotion of Vocation of Mission Land (December 7th
   We ask for your prayers and donations so that new priests and religious may be born.
2. Mass of the Immaculate Conception (Feast Day) Monday, December 8th, 10:00 AM
   ( There will be no 7:00 AM Mass.)
3. Location for Sacrament of Reconciliation in Advent: Church confessional
   If you would like to receive the sacrament of reconciliation, please ask a priest.
4. NATIVITY OF THE LORD
   

   12/24(Wed)	19:00	Nativity of the Lord (Vigil Mass)	International Mass
   12/25(Thu)	10:00	Nativity of the Lord (Day Mass)	Mass for Children
   	*There is no 7:00 mass.
   1/1(Thu)	10:00	Feast Day of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God	New Year’s Mass
   (NewYear’s Day)	*There is no 7:00 mass.

5. Winter homeless support activities  December 7th (Sun) – December 25th (Thu)
   We will be collecting clothing and donations. Please see the bulletin board for details.
6. Election of Yokkaichi Church Council Officers for 2026
   ( Application period: until Sunday, December 14th)
   We are accepting nominations for the next board of directors.Please see the bulletin board in the church vestibule and give your recommendation form to Father Adam.
7. We are providing used winter clothing (new items are also available) free of charge.
   Please feel free to take any. Location: Maria Hall Reception Room
8. Foreign Language Mass Guidebook
   We have them available for loan on a shelf at the back of the church, but  please do not take them home after the mass.
   Please return them. If you wish, you can purchase them at the office. [110 yen per book]

■Schedule for January 2026■

We will be celebrating the coming of age of people turning 20 at the International Mass on Sunday, January 11th at 10:00. Please apply by contacting the office by Sunday, December 28th.