- Month of the Dead (during November) All Masses are dedicated to the deceased.
Applications for memorial masses and prayers for those who have passed away will be accepted in the church lobby. Please write your name (spirit name) on the application card and place it in the application box.We also accept condolences from non-believers. - Pre-Confirmation Seminar by Father Adam, Sunday, November 3rd, 10:00 after Mass,at Maria Hall.
Please come. After the seminar, we will receive the Sacrament of Penance. - About church cleaning November 10th (2nd Sunday) after 10:00 Mass
The second Sunday of each month after the 10:00 mass is designated as church cleaning day. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Mie Northern Block Joint Confirmation Ceremony November 10th (Sunday) 14:00
Location: Yokkaichi Church Celebrant: Bishop Paul Yoshinao Otsuka The Sacrament of Confirmation will be given to 20 people from Yokkaichi Church.Please pray that the grace of the Holy Spirit will be abundantly poured out on all of you who have been confirmed.
- Shichi-Go-San Blessing Ceremony November 17th (Sunday) 10:00 Mass
- First Holy Communion Sunday, November 24th at 10:00 Mass
Nine children are preparing for their first communion.
Please pray for these children. - Winter cleaning & Christmas illumination installation November 24th(Sunday) after 10:00 Mass.
This has been changed from the annual schedule. We appreciate your cooperation.
- About Yokkaichi Church Council Terms and Conditions
The revision of these terms has been approved. Please see the bulletin board for details. If you would like a copy of the terms and conditions, please contact our office. - Kyoto Diocese Asia Exchange Day (November 23rd)
Request for Donations①For experiential learning in Asian countries and for assistance to participants.② Donations will be used for the Kyoto Diocese’s exchange programs with Asian countries.
Thank you for your cooperation. - Thank you for joining the bazaar.
We were able to finish the bazaar with smiles and joy. This time, the bazaar was held in a new format. There were handmade foods, sweets and donations and many other great things. Thank you for your cooperation, and to everyone who purchased and participated. The \301,685 yen donated to the bazaar was used to fund Yokkaichi Church construction. Thank you very much. With deep gratitude.
■December schedule■
December 1st: Mission field vocation promotion day (donation)
December 8th Advent Meditation Leader: Emeritus Archbishop Sanmei Takami
December 9th St. Mary Immaculate (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) 10:00 Mass (There will be no 7:00 Mass.
*Christmas Eve Mass and other information will be published in the December issue.
「Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel” is recited before the openin
St. Michael the archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.May God rebuke him, we humbly pray ; and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the wicked spirits, who roam through the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
