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International Roman Catholic Community of Rotterdam!
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Since June 1st it has been possible to attend Mass in many churches, but we unfortunately still cannot provide the same service due to the fact that we make use of a chapel in a care home and the residents there are still susceptible to the CORONAVIRUS.
We will publish any new information as soon as we can. |
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 and also Confessing my Sins to a Priest |
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The National Pilgrimage Brielle will be streamed on Saturday, July 11th, at 11 a.m. The live stream of the solemn Eucharist can be “tuned into” from the sanctuary..
Normally, more than a thousand pilgrims are present at the National Pilgrimage in Brielle to pray with the relics of the holy Martyrs of Gorcum. Although this is not possible this year due to the corona virus, the organisation is ensuring that everyone can experience this special day by streaming the Eucharistic celebration of the National Pilgrimage live. In this way we can still pray together for the intercession of the holy martyrs and to reflect on their testimony together.
The Martyrs of Gorcum died because of their belief in the Eucharist and their loyalty to the Pope. Today, people are persecuted and killed because they testify to their faith in Jesus. "Witnessing the Word" is the theme of the celebration of the National Pilgrimage. Cardinal Eijk is chief celebrant while Bishop Van den Hende concelebrates. The National Pilgrimage connects with the theme to the Year of the Word of God that is held in the diocese of Rotterdam.
The invitation to participate in the National Pilgrimage is extended to everyone and can be followed from 11 am on July 11th by clicking on the link or go to website:
www.martelarenvangorcum.nl.
On this website you will also find information about the novena that is going to be prayed prior to the actual feast day of the Martyrs of Gorcum from Tuesday, June 30th to Wednesday, July 8th. You can pray the novena online every day at 2 p.m. On the feast day itself, Thursday 9th July, there will be a Eucharistic celebration at 2 p.m. This ceremony can also be followed live via the website.
The viewing of the Faith Conversation with curator Jack Glas on Sunday 28th June is also recommended. This will be broadcast at 9:45 a.m. on NPO2.
Normally, more than a thousand pilgrims are present at the National Pilgrimage in Brielle to pray with the relics of the holy Martyrs of Gorcum. Although this is not possible this year due to the corona virus, the organisation is ensuring that everyone can experience this special day by streaming the Eucharistic celebration of the National Pilgrimage live. In this way we can still pray together for the intercession of the holy martyrs and to reflect on their testimony together.
The Martyrs of Gorcum died because of their belief in the Eucharist and their loyalty to the Pope. Today, people are persecuted and killed because they testify to their faith in Jesus. "Witnessing the Word" is the theme of the celebration of the National Pilgrimage. Cardinal Eijk is chief celebrant while Bishop Van den Hende concelebrates. The National Pilgrimage connects with the theme to the Year of the Word of God that is held in the diocese of Rotterdam.
The invitation to participate in the National Pilgrimage is extended to everyone and can be followed from 11 am on July 11th by clicking on the link or go to website:
www.martelarenvangorcum.nl.
On this website you will also find information about the novena that is going to be prayed prior to the actual feast day of the Martyrs of Gorcum from Tuesday, June 30th to Wednesday, July 8th. You can pray the novena online every day at 2 p.m. On the feast day itself, Thursday 9th July, there will be a Eucharistic celebration at 2 p.m. This ceremony can also be followed live via the website.
The viewing of the Faith Conversation with curator Jack Glas on Sunday 28th June is also recommended. This will be broadcast at 9:45 a.m. on NPO2.
On May 20th, the Dutch Roman Catholic bishops jointly adopted and distributed the following protocol for celebrating Mass from 1st June. We will also adhere to this protocol when we start our services again.
However, in the meantime,you can participate online in prayers and a daily Mass with the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph by following the instructions below.
Sunday Mass at 12.00 p.m.
Daily Schedule:
11:00 a.m. - Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
2:00 p.m. - Angelus, Midday Prayer and Holy Mass
7.00 p.m. - Rosary and Evening Prayer
10.15 p.m. - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
The times shown above are European time.
Instructions:
Click here to connect
then Scroll down to 'Live' (or 'Recordings' if outside the scheduled times).
If you position the cursor on the lower right side of the small screen shown and click on the square that appears there, a full screen will be displayed giving you the impression that you are participating in the Mass from the back of the chapel.
Click here for next Sunday's Mass Readings
Sunday Mass at 12.00 p.m.
Daily Schedule:
11:00 a.m. - Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
2:00 p.m. - Angelus, Midday Prayer and Holy Mass
7.00 p.m. - Rosary and Evening Prayer
10.15 p.m. - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
The times shown above are European time.
Instructions:
Click here to connect
then Scroll down to 'Live' (or 'Recordings' if outside the scheduled times).
If you position the cursor on the lower right side of the small screen shown and click on the square that appears there, a full screen will be displayed giving you the impression that you are participating in the Mass from the back of the chapel.
Click here for next Sunday's Mass Readings
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The Holy Mass in English is usually celebrated every Sunday, 11.30am for the R.C. Church of Christ Our Reedemer in Schiedam (near Rotterdam) by one of our regular priests.
Mass is always followed by a get-together with snacks in the community room (click here for details!) On this website you will find some basic information about our community as well as information of our ongoing activities. For more information about our history, click here. |
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.
Volunteers Required
Some of our volunteers have returned to their homeland so we now need new volunteers to replace them. If you can spare fifteen minutes before and after Mass each Sunday, we would be very grateful.
The work involves preparing the chapel before Mass such as moving chairs around then returning everything to its place afterwards or helping with the catering by setting up the recreational area, serving tea/coffee then clearing up afterwards.
Please contact Aurora or Terry if you think that you can help.
The work involves preparing the chapel before Mass such as moving chairs around then returning everything to its place afterwards or helping with the catering by setting up the recreational area, serving tea/coffee then clearing up afterwards.
Please contact Aurora or Terry if you think that you can help.
The Religious Order of Our Priests
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
Looking for something to do in the Rotterdam area? Check out these web sites.
Rotterdam Tourist Information... Events...
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: http://www.kathedraalrotterdam.nl/index.php/nieuws/254-van-de-zusters-van-moeder-teresa 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
