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.

1. 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).
2. The latest issue of the Bible Guide can be picked up in the sacristy on Sunday after Mas
3. A collection for the organization of St. Nicholas' visit will be held today and on the upcoming Sunday after Mass.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Catechesis classes will be canceled only on Sunday, December 29, and January 5, during the holiday period.
7. 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.
8. Next Sunday, a Christmas fair featuring homemade baked goods will be held. The proceeds will go to charity.
9. 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.
10. 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