2023/9/3 Yokkaichi Catholic Church Notice 9/3/23

  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.
2023年9月2日

2023/8/6 Yokkaichi Catholic Church

  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 5th (Sat.) at 7:00 p.m. and August 6th (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 15th at 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
    • Mass in celebration of St. Joseph Carasanth will be held on Sunday, August 27th at 10:00 a.m.
    • Mass with the Elderly will be held on Sunday, September 17th 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 6th (Sunday) after the 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Hall.
    The organ will be repaired on July 5th. 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 manager.
  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 20th 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 6th 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 15th.
    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.
2023年8月3日

2023/7/2 Yokkaichi Catholic Church

  1. Anointing the Sick: July 2nd (Sun.)
    The 10:30 am Mass will be dedicated to anointing the sick at Yokkaichi Church. Those who wish to receive this sacrament should sit in the front row of the chapel.
  2. Council Sunday: July 2nd (Sun.)
    All those concerned with the Church Council, please gather after the 10:30 am mass in St. Mary’s Hall.
  3. How to Donate “Church Maintenance Offerings”
    This is a change from the previous way of offering. Please put the monetary “Church Maintenance Offering/Contribution” envelope in the box installed at the back of the church. Thank you.
  4. Summer Camp (Mie Northern Block)
    An acolyte training session will be held. We look forward to your participation.
     Place: Yokkaichi City Youth Nature House.
     Date: Sunday, July 23 to Monday, July 24.
     Time: July 23 after the 10:30 mass until about 1pm on Monday July 24.
    Target Grades: Elementary 3rd grade to High School 3rd grade.

    ★ Application deadline: Sunday. July 9th
    ** acolyte (someone who helps a priest in some religious ceremonies.)

  5. Pilgrimage Bus Tour 2023: Mie Northern Block
    Current information: TBD (To be decided)
    Date and time: October 9, 2023 (Holiday)
    Possible Location: Miyazu or Takatsuki Church.
    Applications will be accepted after everything has been decided. Thank you for your patience.
  6. Maria Cafe and Refreshments
    On Sunday, July 9th after the 10:30 am mass, we will hold a Refreshments gathering at Maria Café. Depending on the weather, the event might be held at the Maria Hall instead. We hope to see everyone drop by and have some refreshments.
    The next Maria Café Refreshment meet, will be held on Sunday, August 20th.
  7. Yokkaichi Catholic Church: Notices and Information.
    Starting this month (July 2023), notices and information regarding Yokkaichi Catholic Church will be issued on the 1st Sunday of each month.
    We are happy to announce that instead of notices and information written in Japanese, we will have them translated into English, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese and will be posted on the Yokkaichi Church website at: https://yokkaichicatholi.holy.jp/
    Or search the webpage for “catholic yokkaichi”
    → Click [Oshirase] on the menu bar.
    A list of announcements in each language will open.
  8. Church Services
    * COVID-19 and Safety: We are looking for volunteers to help protect and keep Yokkaichi Church clean and virus-free now and in the future. We would appreciate any assistance you can offer. Anything is welcome. Please contact the office staff at any time. (For example: at Maria cafe, cleaning after mass, etc.)

    Thank you and Peace be with you ALL.

2023年7月1日