ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2025
Sunday 07.12. 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT
- 09:00 Mass in Polish
- 11:00 High Mass
- 13:00 Mass in Vietnamese
- 15:00 Mass in Chaldean
- 14:00 Mass in Lyngdal with Fr. Boi in English
Monday, 08.12. Feast: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- 18:00 Mass
Tuesday, 09.12 – 17:30 Vespers
- 18:00 Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday, 10.12
- 06:30 Rorate Mass
- 18:00 Mass
Thursday, 11.12
- 11:00 Mass followed by a communal lunch in Kiga
- 18:00 Mass
Friday, 12.12
- 17:00 Confession (17:00 – 17:30) during Adoration
- 18:00 Mass
Saturday, 13.12. Memorial: Saint Lucy
- 13:00 Catechism Mass
- 18:00 Mass in Polish
Sunday, 14.12. 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT
- 09:00 Mass in Polish
- 11:00 High Mass
- 13:00 Mass in Vietnamese
- 17:00 Mass at Stella Maris in Mandal
Additional Information:
- Caritas St. Ansgar Christmas Bazaar:
- Today, Caritas St. Ansgar is hosting this year’s Christmas Bazaar in the parish hall after today’s High Masses. This year, knitted goods, homemade jam, Christmas baked goods, and more are being sold. All items are made by volunteers from Caritas St. Ansgar. All proceeds go entirely to Caritas’ international emergency relief work in Gaza and Ukraine. Everyone is encouraged to visit the Christmas Bazaar.
- Advent Confessions:
- Tuesday, 9 December: Father Frode will visit St. Ansgar parish to celebrate the evening Mass at 18:00 and hear confessions after the Mass. Everyone is welcome!
- Eucharistic Adoration in the Jubilee Year:
- Eucharistic Adoration will be held on Friday, 12 December, from 17:00 to 17:45. During Adoration, confessions will be heard from 17:00 to 17:30. Everyone is encouraged to participate in Adoration and the Holy Mass to gain indulgences.
- Catechism for Grades 1 – 7 on Saturday, 13 December:
- 10:00 – 13:00: Catechism for Grades 1 – 4
- 13:00 – 14:00: Catechism Mass
- 14:00 – 17:00: Catechism for Grades 5 – 7
- Confessions for Grades 4 – 7, and a Christmas play with children from the catechism during the Catechism Mass.
- Caritas St. Ansgar Invites You To:
- Handicraft Group Meeting: Wednesday, 10 December, 15:00 – 18:00 in Kiga
- Waffle Evening: Thursday, 11 December, after the evening Mass in Kiga
- Youth Group SAUL Invites You to a Christmas Workshop:
- Friday, 12 December, in Kiga from 18:00 to 20:00. Registration deadline is 10 December at 482704033.
- December Issue of St. Ansgar Newsletter:
- The December issue of St. Ansgar Newsletter is available today. Feel free to take a copy – they are in the entrance hall and in the church.
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Special Announcements for the English-Speaking Group
- This month, we pray in a special way for all December birthday celebrants. We pray for longer life, good health, and God’s blessings on them all.
- Next 5 minutes devotionto the Blessed Virgin Mary is on Sunday 14th December 2025 immediately after the 11:00 mass.
- Upcoming English Mass and Christmas Celebration
We are delighted to invite you to our next English Mass on Sunday, 28th December 2025 at 15:00. This special gathering will also serve as our Christmas retreat and Christmas party. Join us for a day of worship, reflection, and festive celebration. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wishing you a blessed Sunday!