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Rovaniemi Parish Magazine November 2021 English Summary

WELCOME TO THE CHURCH AND PARISH EVENTS!

THE NATIVITY SCENE 

Is at Lordi’s Square (Maakuntakatu 29-31) and you can also watch it on the webcam.

THE ROVANIEMI CHURCH IS OPEN 

Daily from November 29, 2021 to January 9, 2022 from 9:00 to 21:00. Welcome! A guide is present every day and priests are on call from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 as well as during church services.

IN ALL ROVANIEMI PARISH BUILDINGS, face masks are primarily used and safe distances are kept.

THE INTERNATIONAL GREATEST CHRISTMAS CAROLS EVENT

will be held on December 16 at 18:00 in the church. You can also follow along at the Rovaniemi parish YouTube channel: youtu.be/aUMm8NGgSus.

GREATEST CHRISTMAS CAROLS 

will also be sung at Hotel Aakenus on December 15 at 18:00 and at Hemingway’s on December 16 at 21:00.

THE CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS 

will be held multilingually on December 24, 2021 starting at 23:00 in the Rovaniemi church.


CHRISTMAS TRAIL 2021 – A STAR SHINES IN THE DARKNESS

In the garden of the Rovaniemi Local Heritage Museum, Pöykköläntie 4. Come and find the child of Christmas together with the magi. Guided walks start every half hour. After the walk, juice and gingerbread cookies are served. The walk is free of charge and suitable for all ages. A maximum of 20 people fit into one group. Dress appropriately for the weather. Walks will not be arranged if it is colder than -15C. Welcome!

Starting times for groups:

  • Friday, December 17 at 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30
  • Saturday, December 18 at 16:00, 16:30, 17:, 17:30
  • Sunday, December 19 at 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30
  • Monday, December 20 at 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30
  • Tuesday, December 21 at 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30

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