28December 2025

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

  1. Liturgical Calendar for the Coming Week

    • Today, on the Feast of the Holy Family, the Jubilee Year was concluded in the Apostolic Administration, as in all dioceses worldwide. The solemn closing of the Holy Doors in Rome will take place on January 6th.
    • Monday, December 29th — Holy Mass at 19:00 (RU). Fifth Day of the Octave of Christmas.
    • Wednesday, December 31st — Memorial of St. Sylvester I, Pope. A Thanksgiving Mass for the concluding year 2025 will be celebrated on this day at 12:00 PM in Russian and English.
    • Thursday, January 1st — Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation). Holy Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 PM in Russian and English, and at 4:00 PM in Korean.
    • Friday, January 2nd — Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church. This is also the First Friday of the month, when we honor the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with special devotion. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 5:00 PM, and the opportunity for Confession will be available.
    • Saturday, January 3rd — Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus.
    • Sunday, January 4th — The Epiphany of the Lord (Solemnity).

  2. Catechism

    There will be no catechism classes. Classes will resume **on January 11, 2026.

    1. Blessing of Homes**

    There is a tradition of priestly visitation to families for the blessing of homes. If you wish to invite a priest to your home for prayer and a pastoral visit, please contact the priests personally or via available means of communication. Contact information is available on our website: www.catholics-in-tashkent.org/eng ↗ (see the ”Contacts” tab).

  3. Parish Reminders

    • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
    • Volunteers for Readings: If you are interested in proclaiming the readings on Sundays, please contact Rashmi D’Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com. Readings for upcoming Sundays are assigned in advance to registered members.
    • Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily readings on the USCCB website: USCCB Daily Bible Reading ↗.
    • Stay Updated: To receive the latest schedules and announcements, join our Telegram group by contacting Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti).

May the Lord be with you!