Wishing Each Parishioner a Very HappyEaster – May the Risen Lord bless each one of you with peace and love.
Those who wish to take Holy Water, may bless bring bottles along and take Holy Water from the font placed near the Altar.
We welcome Victor into the Catholic Church and we pray that he remains faithful to Jesus always. Congratulations and God Bless.
April 27, Sunday we will be celebrating the Divine Mercy Sunday. This day there will be Catechism classes as usual at 8.50 AM.
The weekday Mass will continue every Friday at 19.00 at the Friary Chapel until the end of May 2025.
We thank you for your generosity for your donations to the parish Support Fund. If any further information needed on Lenten collections, feel free to discuss with Fr. Michal or the members of the Parish Council.
Mass Intention Envelopes are available at the Entrance of the Chapel and the Church or with Parish Council Members, which has to be completed with your intentions, all other details, love offerings (min. of UZ 100,000 per intention), sealed and returned to Fr. Michal or any Parish council members.
We remind our Parishioners of the upcoming Picnic on 4 May 2025; there will be a change in the Mass timings for that day. It will be a combine Mass at 11.00. Keep checking the telegram channel for more details in the future.
On May 10 in Rome, Brother Fakhriddin will be ordained asadeacon. Please remember him in your prayers during this final stage of preparation for the priesthood.
Anyone interested in leading the readings onSunday may contact Rashmi DSouza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
Many Thanks to all who joined in cleaning the Church to enable us to prepare for Easter Celebrations.
April 14, Monday we will be celebrating the Chrism Mass andtheBlessings ofoil at 19.00 hrs.
Confessions inpreparation ofEaster – English and Russian: On April 14 – 20.00 to 21.00; On April 15 – 18.00 to 19.00; On April 16 – 17.00 to 18.00.
Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) - Combined Mass at 19.00 - (Washing of the Feet) – Followed by Procession and Silent Prayer.
Good Friday - Combined Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 19.00 - Followed by Procession and Silent Prayer.
Holy Saturday - Combined Easter Vigil Mass at 20.00 - Blessing of the fire, Water and Renewal of Baptismal Vows - (Kindly carry a candle along and Bottle for Holy Water).
Easter Sunday - English Mass at 10.00 - there will be Adult Baptism and Confirmation.
No Catechism classes on April 13 and April 20.
Today will be the last collection of Lenten donations. We thank you for your generosity.
Mass Intention Envelopes are available at the Entrance or with Parish Council Members, which can be completed with your intentions and love offerings (min. of UZ 100,000 per intention), sealed and retuned to Fr Michal or any Parish council members.
Due to the Scrutiny of Catechumens, thereadings fortoday willbethose forYearA in the reading cycle.
A church cleaning day before Easter will take place on Saturday, April 12, at 10:00. We invite everyone to take part and plan their time in advance to help prepare our church for the Easter celebrations.
At the beginning of May, a parish picnic is planned for both the Russian and English groups together. Details will be provided after Easter.
On May 10 in Rome, Brother Fakhriddin will be ordained asadeacon. Please remember him in your prayers during this final stage of preparation for the priesthood.
Starting next Sunday, we begin Holy Week, during which we will recall the most important events in the history of salvation. There will also be changes in the schedule of Masses and services. On Holy Monday, April 14, the Chrism Mass and the Blessing of the Oils will take place at 19:00. After the Mass, there will be an opportunity for confession in English and Russian until 21:00. There will also be an opportunity for confession on Tuesday, April 15, from 18:00 to 19:00, and on Wednesday, April 16, from 17:00 to 18:00. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 17, will begin at 19:00. The Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday, April 18, will also begin at 19:00. The Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday night, April 19, will be celebrated at 20:00. On Easter Sunday, April 20, Masses will be held according to the usual Sunday schedule.
Catechism classes are canceled during the Easter holidays on April 13 and 20.
On Fridays during Lent, the Stations oftheCross prayer will be held in the upper church after Mass which is at 19.00 in the friary chapel. No Mass on Wednesdays during Lent.
The Lenten donations are collected separately from the Sunday offering. Please use the designatedenvelopes prepared for Lenten donations.
LaetareSunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church. Its name comes from the first words of the entrance antiphon (introit) at Mass on this day: Laetare, Jerusalem, which means Rejoice, O Jerusalem. Joy in the middle of Lent – This is a moment of respite and hope during the penitential period of Lent. It reminds the faithful of the approaching joy of Easter. Pink color – On this day, the use of pink vestments is permitted in the liturgy instead of the traditional violet, symbolizing a temporary easing of Lenten austerity. Little Easter – It is a kind of anticipation of the joy of the Resurrection. Liturgical readings – The Gospel of this day speaks of light, healing, or the multiplication of bread, emphasizing hope and God’s grace.
This week includes the First Friday and First Saturday of the month. On Friday, April 4, at 17:00, there will be Adoration oftheBlessed Sacrament and an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession. On Saturday, the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held from 16:30 until the evening Mass, allowing for silent adoration of the Lord.
A church cleaning day before Easter will take place on Saturday, April 12, at 10:00. We invite everyone to take part and plan their time in advance to help prepare our church for the Easter celebrations.
On Fridays during Lent, the Stations oftheCross prayer will be held in the upper church after Mass which is at 19.00 in the friary chapel. There are no masses on Wednesdays during Lent.
The Lenten donations are collected separately from the Sunday offering. Please use the envelopes prepared for Lenten donations.
We have an unofficial group on Telegram, Tashkent Church ENGLISH community, with general information about the activities of the English Congregation. To be added to the group, please send a request by Telegram to https://t.me/LPreeti.
This Lenten period we will be having a Special Collection for our Charity Fund. Donations may be made in the back of the Church after mass. This donation is counted separately from the Sunday offering.
On Tuesday, we celebrate the Solemnity oftheAnnunciation oftheLord. The Holy Mass in English will be held at 19:00 in the friary chapel. You are warmly invited.
On Fridays during Lent, the Stations oftheCross will be held in the church after the Friday evening Mass, which is held at 19.00 in the friary chapel. There is no English Mass on Wednesdays during Lent.
We have an unofficial group on Telegram, Tashkent Church ENGLISH community, with general information about the activities of the English Congregation. To be added to the group, please send a request by Telegram to https://t.me/LPreeti.
This Lenten period we will be having a Special Collection for our Charity Fund. Donations may be made in the back of the Church after mass.
According to the precepts of the Church, every Catholic is obliged toreceivethesacraments of Penance and the Eucharist at least once a year during the Easter season, that is, in Lent and the Easter period.
Penance includes fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. The Catholic Church distinguishes two main types of fasting: Strict fast. This combines both qualitative and quantitative fasting, meaning abstinence from meat (qualitative fast) and limiting meals to three per day—one full meal and two smaller ones, with no snacks in between (quantitative fast). The strict fast is obligatory on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for those aged 18 to 60, unless there are valid medical reasons. Abstinence from meat (Friday fast). This applies every Friday of the year unless a liturgical solemnity falls on that day. It requires abstinence from meat but does not limit the number of meals. This obligation applies to all the faithful from the age of 14 and older.
During Lent, “Alleluia” isnot sung. The “Gloria” hymn is omitted at all Masses, except on solemnities and feasts. During this time, the altar is not decorated with flowers, and organ or instrumental music is only permitted to support the singing.
On Fridays during Lent, the StationsoftheCross prayer will be held in the upper church after Mass which is at 19.00 in the friary chapel. There will be no English Mass on Wednesdays during Lent.
We have an unofficial group on Telegram, Tashkent Church ENGLISH community, with general information about the activities of the English Congregation. To be added to the group, please send a request by Telegram to https://t.me/LPreeti.
Weekday Mass in English is celebrated on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the monastery chapel. This schedule will continue throughout the month of February until Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5.
Bishop Jerzy Maculewicz requests that, either before or after Mass, ten Hail Marys of the Rosary be prayed daily for the health of Pope Francis.
We also kindly ask for prayers for the catechumens of our parish— those preparing to receive baptism in the Catholic Church. As we approach Lent, this will be a time of intense preparation and spiritual struggle before baptism, which is most commonly administered to adults during the Easter celebrations.
We have an unofficial group on Telegram, Tashkent Church ENGLISH community, with general information about the activities of the English Congregation. To be added to the group, please send a request by Telegram to https://t.me/LPreeti.
Anyone interested in leading the readings on Sunday may contact Rashmi DSouza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
February, 16–22
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgical Calendar: February 22, (Saturday) — Feast of the Chair of St. Apostle Peter.
February, 9–15
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgical Calendar: February 10, (Monday) — Memorial of St. Scholastica, Virgin. February 11, (Tuesday) — Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes. World Day of Prayer for the Sick. February 14, (Friday) — Memorial of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Patrons of Europe.
Weekday Mass in English is celebrated on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the monastery chapel. This schedule will continue throughout the month of February until Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5.
On the occasion of the World Day ofPrayer fortheSick, on Tuesday, February 11, there will be an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. To receive the sacrament, one must go to confession. Two Masses in Russian will be celebrated on that day: at 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM, with an opportunity for confession 30 minutes before each Mass. If someone would like to receive the sacraments in English, please contact the parish priest.
We have an unofficial group on Telegram, Tashkent Church ENGLISH community, with general information about the activities of the English Congregation. To be added to the group, please send a request by Telegram to https://t.me/LPreeti.
Anyone interested in leading the readings onSunday may contact Rashmi DSouza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com.
january, 12–18
The Baptism of the Lord
Liturgical Calendar:
January 12 — Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
January 13 — Memorial St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
January 17 — Memorial St. Anthony the Great, Abbot
Today’s Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Ordinary Time. The first part of Ordinary Time will continue until March 5, which is Ash Wednesday.
Catechism classes for all groups resume today.
This Saturday, January 18, at 10:00, there will be a church cleaning session and the removal of Christmas decorations. All are welcome to help.
Pastoral visits are ongoing. Families can invite the priest to bless their homes.
Pastor Fr. Michal
january, 5–11
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Liturgical Calendar:
January 5: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
January 12: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Please note that there have been changes to the liturgical calendar as decided by the bishop. The Solemnity of the Epiphany is being celebrated today, and the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord will be celebrated next Sunday. Previous announcements regarding this are no longer valid.
There will be no catechism classes today. Classes will resume next Sunday, January 12.
Please remember to close the church entrance door to help maintain warmth.
There is a tradition of priests visiting families to bless their homes and for pastoral visits. This is an important moment in the life of the parish, helping to share experiences and strengthen connections within the community. If anyone wishes to invite a priest to their home, please contact me personally or by phone at +998 90 248 825. If, for any reason, this is not possible for you, I still want to meet with each parishioner and have a conversation in the parish premises.
Everyone is invited to participate in a parish cleanup day on January 18 to tidy up the church and dismantle the Christmas decorations. The work will begin at 10:00 AM.
Pastor Fr. Michal
December, 29 – january, 4
Feast of the Holy Family
Liturgical Calendar:
December 29: Feast of the Holy Family
January 1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 2: Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church
January 3: Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
January 1 marks the beginning of a new month of Living Rosary prayer. Please check the bulletin board for information.
This week includes both First Friday and First Saturday of the month. On Friday, there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 17:00 with confession available. On Saturday, adult catechesis will be held exceptionally in the gym. The meeting will run from 13:00 to 15:00, followed by a break with tea time organized by participants. Then there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 16:00 until evening Mass with silent adoration.
A children’s camp will be organized in our parish from January 3−5. Please contact Sr. Renata for details.
Please remember to close the church entrance door to help maintain warmth.
There is a tradition of priests visiting families to bless their homes and for pastoral visits. This is an important moment in the life of the parish, helping to share experiences and strengthen connections within the community. If anyone wishes to invite a priest to their home, please contact me personally or by phone at +998 90 248 825. If, for any reason, this is not possible for you, I still want to meet with each parishioner and have a conversation in the parish premises.
Pastor Fr. Michal
December, 22–28
4th Sunday of Advent
Liturgical Calendar:
December 9: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
December 13: Memorial of St. Lucia, Virgin and Martyr.
December 14: Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church.
The latest edition of the Bible Guide can be collected in the sacristy after the Sunday Mass.
I extend my gratitude to everyone who participated in decorating and preparing the church for the festivities yesterday.
During the Christmas holidays, catechism classes will be canceled only on Sunday, December 29, and January 5.
Tomorrow, Monday, December 23, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the opportunity for Confession in the church. This is the last chance for spiritual preparation before Christmas.
Please familiarize yourself with the Christmas Mass schedule, which is available on the noticeboard and online. Note that on December 24, we will sing Christmas carols together with the choir from 9:20 PM until the beginning of the Christmas Eve Mass at 10:00 PM.
Next Sunday, December 29, on the Feast of the Holy Family, during the 12:00 PM Mass, we will celebrate the opening of the Jubilee Year, which occurs only once every twenty-five years. I invite everyone to join in our celebration and take part in this blessed time.
Please also attend the Thanksgiving Mass on the last day of the year, December 31, at 12:00 PM. During this Mass, I will especially remember all the benefactors of our Parish and the Franciscans in Uzbekistan, for whom the Holy Mass will be offered.
In the altar area, there is a box for collecting non-perishable food items for those in need. We invite everyone to remember the poor and leave their alms for the Lord.
Pastor Fr. Michal
December, 15–21
3rd Sunday of Advent
Starting December 17, the second part of Advent begins, focusing on the immediate preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
The latest issue of the Bible Guide can be picked up in the sacristy on Sunday after Mass.
A collection for the organization of St. Nicholas' visit will be held after Sunday Mass.
We thank all those involved in cleaning the church and invite you to join us on the upcoming Saturday, December 21, at 10:00 to help decorate the church for the holidays.
Catechesis classes will be canceled only on Sunday, December 29, and January 5, for the holiday period.
On Monday, December 23, from 18:00 to 20:00, there will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the opportunity for confession in the church. Please make sure to prepare spiritually for Christmas.
On Sunday, December 16, a Christmas fair featuring homemade baked goods will be held. The proceeds will go to charity.
There is a box in the altar area where non-perishable food items are being collected for those in need. We encourage everyone to remember the poor and offer their charity to the Lord.
Pastor Fr. Michael Photo by Br. Marian
December, 8–14
2nd Sunday of Advent
Liturgical Calendar:
December 9: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
December 13: Memorial of St. Lucia, Virgin and Martyr.
December 14: Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church.
On December 9, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a public holiday in Uzbekistan. Due to this, Masses will be held on this day at the following times: 10:00 in English, 12:00 in Russian, and 11:30 in Korean (in the chapel).
The latest issue of the Bible Guide can be picked up in the sacristy on Sunday after Mas
A collection for the organization of St. Nicholas' visit will be held today and on the upcoming Sunday after Mass.
On December 14, as part of Christmas preparation, a "clean-up day" is planned. We will start at 10:00, and after the work is finished, we will gather for a shared meal. We invite everyone to join in the cleaning of our church.
On December 8, Sunday, there will be a Mass in Polish at 18:00. Starting from the new year, the Polish-language Mass will be canceled.
Catechesis classes will be canceled only on Sunday, December 29, and January 5, during the holiday period.
Before Christmas, on Monday, December 23, from 18:00 to 20:00, there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the opportunity for confession in the church. Please make sure to organize your time well to prepare spiritually for the holiday.
Next Sunday, a Christmas fair featuring homemade baked goods will be held. The proceeds will go to charity.
There is a box in the altar area where non-perishable food items are being collected for those in need. We encourage everyone to remember the poor and offer their charity to the Lord.
Meetings for those preparing for Confirmation are held every Sunday from 11:00 until Mass in the pastoral hall. Attendance is one of the determining factors for receiving the sacrament.
Pastor Fr. Michael Photo by E. Chudov
December, 1–7
1st Sunday of Advent
Liturgical Calendar:
December 3: Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest.
December 4: Memorial of St. John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church.
December 6: Memorial of St. Nicholas of Myra, Bishop.
December 7: Memorial of St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church.
December 8 → 9: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Solemnity (moved to Monday).
Today is the first Sunday of Advent and the beginning of the new liturgical year. Advent has a dual nature — it is a time of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ, in which we celebrate the first coming of the Son of God to earth, and at the same time, a time of liturgical expression of our longing for the second coming at the end of time. Therefore, Advent is a time of sacred and joyful anticipation. The character of Advent is emphasized by modest decoration in the church and the prominent use of the symbol of light — the candle. Advent is divided into two parts: the first part, until December 16, has a pronounced eschatological focus, and the second, from December 17, is oriented toward the direct preparation for the birth of Christ.
Also, today marks the beginning of the new month of the Living Rosary. Please follow the information on the bulletin board.
On December 5, Thursday, at 19:00, there will be a meeting for those preparing for Confirmation.
This week also includes the first Friday and first Saturday of the month. On Friday, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held from 17:00 with the opportunity for confession.
On Saturday, there will be a catechesis for adults. The first meeting will be from 13:00 to 15:00, followed by a break and tea organized by the participants.
The latest issue of the Bible Guide will be available in the sacristy on Sunday after Mass.
On December 8, Sunday, there will be a Mass in Polish at 18:00. Starting from the new year, this practice will be discontinued due to the lack of pastoral necessity.
A collection for the organization of St. Nicholas' visit will be held after Sunday Mass.
