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Welcome to the website of the English-Speaking
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Next Mass: Sunday 31st October at 11.30 a.m.
Celebrant: Father Assys Address: Frankeland Zorgcentrum Sint Liduinastraat 10 3117 CS Schiedam. Note: First Communion classes have started Oktober is the month of the Rosary Click here for How to pray the Rosary |
Baptisms and Marriages on Request Confessions possible before/after the Holy Mass. For other confession opportunities, you are welcome to contact one of our priests (click here for contact details) Check out: A Guide for Confession A Guide for Confession - Prayers - Catholic Online and also Confessing my Sins to a Priest Confessing my sins to a priest | Jen Fulwiler (jenniferfulwiler.com) |
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Register for the Christmas Service
This year, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. The Christmas Eve service will be on the Friday evening and then Mass as usual on the Sunday. Before making all the necessary arrangements we would like to know how many parishioners would attend Mass on Christmas Eve as we may decide to celebrate only one Christmas Mass on the Sunday if there are insufficient numbers.
Covid-19
The Dutch bishops have decided discontinue the one and a half meter distance rule when visiting church, provided that there is sufficient ventilation in the church building during the celebration. Pre-registration and registration is no longer be necessary. However the congregation is expressly asked to consider each other both when choosing a place and when walking through the church.
The urgent request to take responsibility and to stay at home with complaints that may indicate corona will also be maintained. Visitors to celebrations do not have to show a corona pass.
Vaccination
When attending church, no distinction is made between people who have or have not been vaccinated, the bishops say. They do, however, explicitly call on ministers, volunteers and other believers to be vaccinated.
Singing
Everyone is allowed to sing again and choirs can also sing in full composition, provided they follow the rules of the RIVM for choirs and singing ensembles. This concerns rules about set-up (currently still 1.5 meters away and in zigzag formation), ventilation and so on.
Communion
Instead of using the Eucharistic tweezers, communion can also be handed out with the (pre-cleaned) hand. The cough screen is maintained during the distribution of communion or a face shield can be used. Tongue communion is not yet allowed.
The bishops are grateful that there will be more space for celebrating and singing together and for the fact that with the use of the protocol, there have been no sources of contamination in the liturgy so far. The bishops pray that this will continue and that the faithful, who are most welcome at the celebrations, continue to exercise care and prudence towards their neighbours.
The urgent request to take responsibility and to stay at home with complaints that may indicate corona will also be maintained. Visitors to celebrations do not have to show a corona pass.
Vaccination
When attending church, no distinction is made between people who have or have not been vaccinated, the bishops say. They do, however, explicitly call on ministers, volunteers and other believers to be vaccinated.
Singing
Everyone is allowed to sing again and choirs can also sing in full composition, provided they follow the rules of the RIVM for choirs and singing ensembles. This concerns rules about set-up (currently still 1.5 meters away and in zigzag formation), ventilation and so on.
Communion
Instead of using the Eucharistic tweezers, communion can also be handed out with the (pre-cleaned) hand. The cough screen is maintained during the distribution of communion or a face shield can be used. Tongue communion is not yet allowed.
The bishops are grateful that there will be more space for celebrating and singing together and for the fact that with the use of the protocol, there have been no sources of contamination in the liturgy so far. The bishops pray that this will continue and that the faithful, who are most welcome at the celebrations, continue to exercise care and prudence towards their neighbours.
New Diocesan Themed Year - the Year of the Sacraments.
On Sunday October 17th, a new diocesan themed year begins in the diocese of Rotterdam - the Year of the Sacraments. This will last until July 9th 2022, the feast of the HH. Martyrs of Gorcum who have testified with their lives to the faith in the Eucharist. This theme was already announced during the National Pilgrimage Brielle on 19th July 2021.
The seven sacraments are: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, sacrament of penance and reconciliation, marriage and ordination. Sacraments are signs, in word and gesture, which we may celebrate in the communion of the Church in Jesus' Name. We celebrate the sacraments in the power of the Holy Spirit.
When we celebrate the sacraments as a gift from our Lord, we can experience how we can be strengthened by them in our life as a disciple of Christ, in the community of the Church.
This is also stated in the preparation document for the Synod of Bishops to be held in Rome in 2023 ('For a synodal Church: communion, participation, mission'): "It's 'on the road being together' [as a Church] only possible if it is based on the common listening to the Word and the celebration of the Eucharist." The date of October 17th, as the start of the Year of the Sacraments, coincides with the beginning of the 'diocesan phase' (October 2021 – April 2022) in preparation for this Synod of Bishops. It has been decided that we will celebrate the Eucharist on this Sunday at 3 p.m. in the HH. Laurentius and Elisabeth Cathedral in Rotterdam. More information will follow.
In the context of the Year of the Sacraments, several initiatives will be taken in our diocese to develop and offer activities, both at the diocesan level and for the individual parishes and faith communities. You are cordially invited to join the Year of the Sacraments with activities in the parishes.
The themed years which have been held in the diocese have proved to be valid. They strengthen our faith, help us to pass on the faith and thus prepare us as a community to the future, in which proclaiming Christ and his gospel is our important mission stays.
The seven sacraments are: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, sacrament of penance and reconciliation, marriage and ordination. Sacraments are signs, in word and gesture, which we may celebrate in the communion of the Church in Jesus' Name. We celebrate the sacraments in the power of the Holy Spirit.
When we celebrate the sacraments as a gift from our Lord, we can experience how we can be strengthened by them in our life as a disciple of Christ, in the community of the Church.
This is also stated in the preparation document for the Synod of Bishops to be held in Rome in 2023 ('For a synodal Church: communion, participation, mission'): "It's 'on the road being together' [as a Church] only possible if it is based on the common listening to the Word and the celebration of the Eucharist." The date of October 17th, as the start of the Year of the Sacraments, coincides with the beginning of the 'diocesan phase' (October 2021 – April 2022) in preparation for this Synod of Bishops. It has been decided that we will celebrate the Eucharist on this Sunday at 3 p.m. in the HH. Laurentius and Elisabeth Cathedral in Rotterdam. More information will follow.
In the context of the Year of the Sacraments, several initiatives will be taken in our diocese to develop and offer activities, both at the diocesan level and for the individual parishes and faith communities. You are cordially invited to join the Year of the Sacraments with activities in the parishes.
The themed years which have been held in the diocese have proved to be valid. They strengthen our faith, help us to pass on the faith and thus prepare us as a community to the future, in which proclaiming Christ and his gospel is our important mission stays.
Marriage courses
The Diocesan Working Group on Marriage and Family, has sent us information about the start of 2 new Marriage Courses, 1 online and 1 on location (provided the Corona measures allow) .
The Marriage Course is actually not only interesting for those who are getting married, but for all couples.
Marriage Course online:
Marriage Course on location (provided the Corona measures allow):
The Marriage Course is actually not only interesting for those who are getting married, but for all couples.
Marriage Course online:
- The course starts on 10 September (catechesis evening). Participants can register by the morning of September 10th at the latest.
- The course is designed for couples who want to get married and for people who have already been married for a long time. There a limit to the number of participants: each couple can register[LK1] .
- The dates are: 10th September, 1st, 15th and 29th October, 12th and 26th November, 10th December and 14th January at 7.45p.m. until 10.00p.m. An evaluation will take place at 8.30 p.m. on 21st January 2022. Further information will be given on the first evening.
- Registration can be done via the website of the Diocese: https://www.bisdomrotterdam.nl/roeping/huwelijk-en-gezin-roeping/marriage-course
- Cost: € 25,-- per couple.
Marriage Course on location (provided the Corona measures allow):
- The dates are: 10th and 17th September, 1st, 8th and 29th October, 5th, 19th and 26th November 2021. Opens at 6:45p.m., dinner at 7p.m., ends no later than 22:00. Location: Het Schoutenhuis, Julianastraat 4, 2405 CH, Alphen aan den Rijn.
- Registration can be done via info@rkgroenehart.nl with the following details on: Marriage Course + names, address, e-mail address and telephone number. More information: marriagecourse@sintjandd.nl, telephone: 0182-513056.
- Cost: € 200,-- per pair for the entire course (including meals, excluding drinks).
HELP for India. |
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Father Avin Kunnekkadan is appealing to our parishioners for extra help for his parish in Kerala in India. The world is coming to the aid of India in the fight against corona. In an almost hopeless situation, Father Avin Kunnekkadan asks your financial support to be able to provide necessary resources for his parish in India to purchase packages.
One package per person with 95 mouth caps, 1 thermometer, 1 inhaler, hygienic gel and a pack of paracetamol costs € 17,--. Hundreds of these packages are needed to help his parish. There is no administration fee and the packages come through the church in Kerala directly into the hands of the families who need them and who are now in total lockdown.
Father Avin has promises from India that an account will be kept and accountability will be taken.
Please pay your contribution into the account of the Mission Congregation of the S.V.D. in Teteringen, bank account number NL95 INGB 06 56 56 54 11 with the description: "Corona help India".
Many thanks for your generous gift.
One package per person with 95 mouth caps, 1 thermometer, 1 inhaler, hygienic gel and a pack of paracetamol costs € 17,--. Hundreds of these packages are needed to help his parish. There is no administration fee and the packages come through the church in Kerala directly into the hands of the families who need them and who are now in total lockdown.
Father Avin has promises from India that an account will be kept and accountability will be taken.
Please pay your contribution into the account of the Mission Congregation of the S.V.D. in Teteringen, bank account number NL95 INGB 06 56 56 54 11 with the description: "Corona help India".
Many thanks for your generous gift.
Benvenidos!
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Fogadtatás!
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Maligayang Pagdating!
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Pray With The Pope, From Your iPhone, Tablet or Smartphone
"The Internet and social media are a resource of our time," the pope said from a balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square while pointing to a tablet. He was explaining that the Vatican has provided a special App called “Click to pray”.
Pope Francis said that he would insert the intentions and the prayer requests for the mission of the Church here so anyone who wants to join in can use the App. The pope approves of modern technology and calls the Web "a gift from God." Now he's given his followers a convenient way to turn on their smart devices and see what the leader of the Catholic Church is praying for at any given time.
The pope would like us to "Pray every day", to "Pray together with others" and "Give to the community."
Pope Francis specifically asks young people to download the app since he would really love to make the Church relevant for younger generations as the proportion of Catholics declines across the world.
Pope Francis said that he would insert the intentions and the prayer requests for the mission of the Church here so anyone who wants to join in can use the App. The pope approves of modern technology and calls the Web "a gift from God." Now he's given his followers a convenient way to turn on their smart devices and see what the leader of the Catholic Church is praying for at any given time.
The pope would like us to "Pray every day", to "Pray together with others" and "Give to the community."
Pope Francis specifically asks young people to download the app since he would really love to make the Church relevant for younger generations as the proportion of Catholics declines across the world.
The Religious Order of Our Priests
Some of our priests have the letters SVD after their names to indicate their religious order. The name SVD is derived from the Latin ‘Societas Verbi Divini’, which means Society of the Divine Word. The SVD religious order was founded in 1875 by Arnold Janssen at Steyl in the Netherlands and is an international missionary congregation of priests and brothers from 70 countries, each one with his own culture and tradition.
In the Netherlands, there are communities in Amsterdam, Nieuwegein, Schiedam, Teteringen and The Hague and we are lucky enough to have a priest assigned to us for Mass in English each Sunday.
Click here for more information about SVD in the Netherlands and Belgium
In the Netherlands, there are communities in Amsterdam, Nieuwegein, Schiedam, Teteringen and The Hague and we are lucky enough to have a priest assigned to us for Mass in English each Sunday.
Click here for more information about SVD in the Netherlands and Belgium
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We also have priests from the Dominican Order, also known as the Order of Preachers, which was approved via Papal Bull on December 22, 1216 by Pope Honorius III. This order took its name from its mentor and founder, a Spanish priest Dominic of Caleruega. This Order was primarily centered in the education of the faith as well as preaching the Gospel. It is also through St. Dominic that we have received one of the greatest devotions the Church has ever had – the Most Holy Rosary.
The four pillars of our Dominican life are preaching, prayer, study, and community. Click here for more information about Dominicans in the Netherlands |
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God has created the human body as a fantastic machine which performs amazing feats every day and depends on all the individual parts working together.
During a visit to Corpus on the outskirts of Leiden, you can experience a spectacular ‘journey through the human body’ and appreciate what a wonderful creation we all are and how unique.
The journey begins at the knee and works its way up through the body to the brain. You experience being inside the womb, how the lungs, heart, kidneys, bowels, nose, eyes, ears and mouth work and how they interact with the brain. Everything is simply explained with not too much detail and sometimes with the use of 3D spectacles. Worth a visit.
Click here for more info..
Note: Visits are in groups which are allocated time slots so you have to book a time slot before going.
Weekday Mass in Rotterdam
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H. H. Laurentius and Elizabeth Cathedral
The H. H. Laurentius and Elizabeth Cathedral celebrates daily Mass in DUTCH. Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday : 9.30 am Eucharistic Adoration: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm Rosary: Monday : 9.00 am Website: www.kathedraalrotterdam.nl Email: kathedraalrotterdam@planet.nl Phone: 010 477 2752 Address: Mathenesserlaan 305, Rotterdam |
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Missionaries of Charity from Mother Theresa
The Missionnaries of Charity in Rotterdam have a celebration of daily Mass in ENGLISH. Mass: Monday: 8.15 am Tuesday: 7.45 am Wednesday: 7.45 am Saturday: 8.00 am Vespers: Every Day : 5.30 pm Eucharistic Adoration: Every Day : from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm Website: indiawijzer.nl/ngo/ngo_holland/rotterdam/rotterdam_mission.htm Phone: 010 477 36 11 Address: 's Gravendijkwal 13, Rotterdam |
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Check this page for the list of all Roman Catholic Parishes in the Netherlands (in Dutch)
Click here for a list of Religious Services in English in the Netherlands
