カトリック桂教会の紹介(英語版)

Katsura Catholic Church
Information

Panoramic view of our church (by George Nakashima)

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Priest in Charge : Fr. Shozaburo Takino ・ Fr. Montero G. Jorge

Mass (Japanese mass)
1st Sunday・ 3rd Sunday・ 4th Sunday・ 5th Sunday  AM 9:00
2nd Sunday No Mass will be held
Mass is held on the day (Saturday) before the second Sunday at 7 p.m.
There may be no Mass on the 5th Sunday of the month.

English Mass is held at Kawaramachi Church
Vietnamese Mass is held at Fushimi Church and Tanba Church

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Kawashima Shirihori-Cho 30, Nishikyo-Ku, Kyoto-City, Japan. 615-8196
Tel : 075-381-3268

Church Activities

Church officers: Officers responsible for all church activities (4 people)

Departments in Charge: The church is made up of five departments,
in which members are responsible for various church activities and management

Liturgy Department・Facilities Management Department・Education Department
Public Relations Department・Finance Department

 
Various Church Service Groups (Teams)
These groups are responsible for various church activities

   Altarpiece Group: These members serve as altarpieces during Mass and celebrate Mass
            alongside the priest.
   Organ Accompaniment Group: These members provide organ accompaniment for hymns during Mass.
   Eucharistic Ministers: These members deliver the Eucharist to those who cannot attend Mass
            due to illness or advanced age.
   Meeting Hosts: These members host the "Meeting Celebration" when the priest is not present.
   Career Support Team: These members provide support to those seeking baptism.
   Marriage Support Team: These members support those seeking marriage in the Church. Support
            for the following:
   Funeral Support Team: Supports funerals at the church in the event of an emergency.
   Cathedral Visitor Support Team: Responds to visitors from outside the church.
   Cemetery Committee: Officials responsible for cemetery management in the Kyoto Diocese
            (currently in charge of the Kyotan Block).
   Volunteer Association:Promotes various social assistance activities within the church.
   Bible Reading Group: A voluntary Bible study group.
   Choir Service Group: A voluntary group (held once a month for approximately 30 minutes
            of choir practice).
   Church Affairs Officer: Responsible for various church affair
 

Monthly Activities

   1st Sunday "Tea Party": A time for free sharing among believers over tea.
   3rd Sunday "Parish Council": An official monthly meeting for church (parish) management.
   4th Sunday "Committee Meeting": Meetings of five committees for church management.
 

Other Infomation

* History of Katsura Catholic Church

* George Nakashima and Katsura Church

* Christmas Message 2024

* Photo Collection (The Four Seasons of our Church)

* Other Catholic Churches in Kyoto

* Home Page of Catholic Kyoto Dioces