Announcements – Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Sunday, May 25 – 6th Sunday of Easter· 09:00 – Mass in Polish
· 10:30 – Rosary devotion in Norwegian
· 11:00 – High Mass
· 13:00 – Mass in Vietnamese
· 15:00 – Mass in English
Tuesday, May 27
· 5:30 PM – Rosary in Spanish
· 6:00 PM – Mass followed by Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday, May 28
· 5:30 PM – Rosary in Vietnamese
· 6:00 PM – Mass
Thursday, May 29 – Solemnity: Ascension of the Lord
· 9:00 AM – Mass in Polish
· 12:00 PM – Mass at Stella Maris (in Norwegian)
· 5:30 PM – Rosary in English
· 6:00 PM – Mass in Norwegian
Friday, May 30
· 5:00 PM – Eucharistic Adoration
o Confession possible from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM during Adoration
· 6:00 PM – Mass
Saturday, May 31 – Feast: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
· 12:30 PM – Rosary in Norwegian
· 1:00 PM – Mass
· 6:00 PM – Mass in Polish
Other Locations:
· 2:00 PM – Mass in Lyngdal
· 5:00 PM – Mass in Flekkefjord
Sunday, June 1 2025 – 7th Sunday of Easter
· 9:00 AM – Mass in Polish
· 11:00 AM – High Mass
· 1:00 PM – Mass in Vietnamese
· 3:00 PM – Mass in Chaldean
Other Announcements:
1) Thursday, May 29 – Solemnity: Ascension of the Lord
o 12:00 PM – Joint Mass in Norwegian at Stella Maris in Mandal (Everyone is encouraged to bring their own food and drink)
2) Eucharistic Adoration During the Jubilee Year:
· Eucharistic Adoration will take place on Friday, May 30 from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
· Confession will be available during Adoration from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
· Everyone is encouraged to participate in Adoration and the Holy Mass to receive indulgence
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Special Announcements for the English-Speaking Group
•This month, we pray in a special way for all May birthday celebrants. We pray for longer life, good health, and God’s blessings on them.
• Next 5 minutes devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary is on Sunday 8th June 2025 immediately after the 11:00 mass
• Next mass in English is on Sunday 15th June 2025 in Stella Maris Mandal @13:00.
• May devotion: We have Rosary Prayers in English every Thursday evening by 17:20hrs. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Summer Retreat & Picnic Announcement
Dear Friends,
I’m delighted to share that we’ve successfully arranged transportation for our upcoming summer retreat and picnic! A bus has been booked for all 22 registered participants.
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Location: Stella Maris, Mandal
Schedule:
· Departure from Kristiansand (Kongensgate 17): 12:00 PM
· Holy Mass at Stella Maris: 1:00 PM
· Return Departure from Mandal: 5:00 PM
Cost: Approximately NOK 60 per person for the bus.
Note: Each participant is kindly asked to bring a dish or snack to share with the group. Let’s make it a joyful and communal feast!
Looking forward to a beautiful day of fellowship, reflection, and fun in the sun!
Warm regards, Fr. Oliver Izuogu Chaplain
Fr. Oliver Izuogu
Chaplain