❖The Yokkaichi Monastery of the Escolapios Order welcomed two priests.
January 22nd: Father Arnel Bajo (Philippines) Father Jae Yong Kim (Korea)
May they guide us along as they walk the priestly path in hope.
- Yokkaichi Church General Meeting February 1st (Sunday) 10:00 after Mass Location: Sanctuary
Please participate actively. Please pick up the general meeting agenda at the back of the church. - Divine Mercy Chaplet, Sunday, February 8th, 10:00 AM, International Mass
Chant in ①Japanese ②English ③Portuguese ④Spanish ⑤Latin. - Memorial Day of Our Lady of Lourdes “World Day of the Sick” February 11th (Wed) 10:00
At the 10:00 a.m. Mass, will be offered the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
* Regarding the anointing of the sick : You can receive it at any time if you wish.
A priest will visit you wherever you are, such as a hospital, facility, or home, so please contact the church. - Ash Wednesday (Beginning of Lent) February 18th (Wednesday) Mass:7:00am /7:00pm
FASTING is required in Lent (for people aged 18 to 59 years old) on : ・Ash Wednesday (Feb.18th) Good Friday (April 3rd) ・ABSTINENCE is required (for people aged 14 and older) on : ・Ash Wednesday (Feb 18th) ・All Fridays in Lent (including Good Friday)
FASTING = Only one full meal is allowed. Two snacks may be eaten (one in AM; the second at another time) on the day, but the combined amount of both should be smaller than the one full meal. ABSTINENCE = No meat can be eaten. Seafood is permitted.**
(Abstinence and fasting are not required for people who are sick or pregnant)
**A work of charity, devotion, or other form of abstinence/penance is allowed, as a substitute for avoiding meat. The church will be accepting palms from 2025 until Feb. 11th. - Lenten Love Offering (starting February 18th)
Thank you for your cooperation. - Accepting applications for an annual subscription to “Daily Mass” (May 2026 – April 2027) If you would like to apply for a new subscription, please contact the office(by Sunday, February 22nd).
- Report on the 2025 “Christmas Donation” and “Maria Cafe Donation” We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your cooperation.
- Interior construction of the St. Mary Hall has been completed. (January 23rd)We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your support, including donations for construction, bazaars, and Christmas.
- 2026 Mie Northern Block Joint Confirmation Ceremony Sunday, June 21st, 11:00am at Suzuka Church
Celebrant: Bishop Paul Yoshinao Otsuka ■Eligibility: Middle school students and above
■Application deadline: February 22nd (Sunday) Please contact the office
◆Main events for March 2026◆ Lenten Retreat March 22 (Sun) 10:00am Mass~
Lecturer: Father Compri (Salesian Society)
