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Next Mass: Sunday 22nd May 11.30 a.m. Celebrant: Father Assys Our priest from Indonesia Address: Frankeland Zorgcentrum Sint Liduinastraat 10 3117 CS Schiedam. Join us for a drink & snack after Mass!! Click here to Donate |
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In Memoriam |
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It was with great sadness that we received the news that Bridget Wessels-Keane (known to us as Bridie), one of the founding members of our community, has passed away. May she rest in peace.
Volunteers required
Now that the size of the congregation is increasing, we need more volunteers to keep everything running smoothly. Namely:
Volunteer drivers to transport priests from Schiedam staion to Frankeland before Mass and back to the station afterwards on the first and second Sundays of the month.
Help to set out the tables and chairs for the get-together after Mass and then to put everything back again after everyone has gone.
Volunteers to occasionally supply snacks for the get-together.
Volunteers to set out the available drinks and snacks and serve them.
Volunteer to be responsible for the sale of the religious books and items.
If interested, please contact the pastoral team via pastoralteamnl@gmail.com
Volunteer drivers to transport priests from Schiedam staion to Frankeland before Mass and back to the station afterwards on the first and second Sundays of the month.
Help to set out the tables and chairs for the get-together after Mass and then to put everything back again after everyone has gone.
Volunteers to occasionally supply snacks for the get-together.
Volunteers to set out the available drinks and snacks and serve them.
Volunteer to be responsible for the sale of the religious books and items.
If interested, please contact the pastoral team via pastoralteamnl@gmail.com
Saint Liduina Procession - May 22nd
After a two-year break due to the corona crisis, the sixth procession of Saint Liduina will be held on Sunday 22nd May in Schiedam. Fortunately, the tradition of the annual Liduina procession – which started with the 25th anniversary of the Church of Saint Liduina and Our Lady of the Rosary as a basilica – can now be resumed. On Sunday afternoon, May 22nd, the Liduina procession will again pass through the streets of Schiedam. The Rector of the Liduina Basilica, Vicar H.M.W. Egging, invites you to join this procession. This time the Liduina procession will take place in the Year of the Sacraments. Saint Liduina lived from a strong connection with the Holy Eucharist. She was already young when, after a fall on the ice, she was confined to bed. On the advice of her confessor, she learned to connect her chronic illness with the consideration
of the sufferings of Christ. She drew much strength from regularly receiving Holy Communion.
From her sickbed, Saint Liduina performed concrete acts of love: through her prayer, through her
advice many visitors and through her gifts to the poor.
At 10:00 am the Lito duina festival starts with a festive Eucharistic celebration in the basilica. Subsequently there is
coffee/tea (and the opportunity to use your own lunch) in parish hall De Wilgenburg. The basilica is open for prayer, and there are guided tours at 12 noon and 1 pm. In the afternoon the procession with the relics of Saint Liduina through the streets of Schiedam. The procession begins at 2 p.m. with a short moment of prayer in the Liduina basilica. Then the procession moves along places from the life of Saint Liduina and places of devotion to this saint (including the Great or Saint Janskerk and Huis te Poort). An ecumenical prayer service will take place in the Grote Kerk. The procession
is concluded in the basilica with a short vespers service with the brotherhood of Saint Liduina (at approx
16.00 hours). After that, soup and a sandwich will be ready for each participant in De Wilgenburg parish hall.
As Christian believers, we may celebrate the sacraments as a gift from our Lord. Like the saint Liduina we can experience how it can strengthen us in our lives as students of Christ, in the communion of the Church. May the example of Saint Liduina inspire us to to see more how the Risen Lord meets us in the celebration of the sacraments, and how the
Eucharist builds up the Church.
of the sufferings of Christ. She drew much strength from regularly receiving Holy Communion.
From her sickbed, Saint Liduina performed concrete acts of love: through her prayer, through her
advice many visitors and through her gifts to the poor.
At 10:00 am the Lito duina festival starts with a festive Eucharistic celebration in the basilica. Subsequently there is
coffee/tea (and the opportunity to use your own lunch) in parish hall De Wilgenburg. The basilica is open for prayer, and there are guided tours at 12 noon and 1 pm. In the afternoon the procession with the relics of Saint Liduina through the streets of Schiedam. The procession begins at 2 p.m. with a short moment of prayer in the Liduina basilica. Then the procession moves along places from the life of Saint Liduina and places of devotion to this saint (including the Great or Saint Janskerk and Huis te Poort). An ecumenical prayer service will take place in the Grote Kerk. The procession
is concluded in the basilica with a short vespers service with the brotherhood of Saint Liduina (at approx
16.00 hours). After that, soup and a sandwich will be ready for each participant in De Wilgenburg parish hall.
As Christian believers, we may celebrate the sacraments as a gift from our Lord. Like the saint Liduina we can experience how it can strengthen us in our lives as students of Christ, in the communion of the Church. May the example of Saint Liduina inspire us to to see more how the Risen Lord meets us in the celebration of the sacraments, and how the
Eucharist builds up the Church.
Advice from the Bishops
As of Friday 25th February, the obligation for the Roman Catholic Church in the Netherlands to keep a distance of one and a half meters and the face mask advice when moving through the church are cancelled plus the measures for the distribution of Communion are being relaxed.
“We are grateful for expanding opportunities to celebrate our faith in God's house together,” the bishops say. “We know that all believers look forward to this.”
Communion
As of February 25th, the restrictive rules for the distribution of Communion will stop, with the exception of the rule that the priest thoroughly cleans his hands beforehand. Receiving Holy Communion on the tongue is also possible again. The urgent recommendation is to physically separate the places in the church where hand communion and tongue communion are distributed. At the place of the presentation of the tongue communion it is asked to place a prayer chair so that the tongue communion can be received kneeling.
Furthermore, the use of holy water is allowed again. Drinking coffee together after the celebration is also possible again.
However, the pandemic is not over yet. Rules to avoid hand contact will therefore be enforced: believers do not shake hands with the wish for peace and collecting is done in a different way than passing the collection plate from hand to hand.
Remember - Be aware of each other and keep your distance.
Finally, the bishops emphasize that it is necessary to continue to adhere to the advice that demonstrably limits the spread of the virus. Such as following hygiene rules (washing hands, coughing and sneezing in the elbow), not shaking hands, ventilating well, stay at home with health complaints and so on.
Look out for each other, especially those who want to keep a distance and / or wear a face mask, for example in connection with vulnerable health. “Let's work together to ensure that everyone in the church can safely celebrate the liturgy," said the bishops.
Reaction to events in Ukraine.
The Dutch bishops join Pope Francis' call for a day of fasting and praying for peace in Ukraine. On Wednesday, February 23, the Pope made an urgent appeal to fight violence with the "weapons" of God: namely prayer and fasting. The pope called violence a "diabolical futility" . "God is a God of peace and not of war," the pope adding that war was "foolishness."
Less than 24 hours later, Russian Federation troops invaded Ukraine. This led to reactions worldwide. Also from the Bishops of the European Union (COMECE). The European bishops share Pope Francis's feelings of fear and concern: “We call on the Russian authorities to refrain from further hostile actions that would cause further suffering and disregard the principles of international law. War is a serious insult to human dignity and has no place on our continent.”
The bishops express their commitment and solidarity to Ukraine and urge the international community, including the European Union, “not to stop seeking a peaceful solution to this crisis through diplomatic dialogue.” Refugees from Ukraine seeking international protection should be welcomed. “It is our calling, our responsibility and our duty to welcome and protect them as brothers and sisters,” said the European bishops.
The bishops underlined the Pope's call to prayer: “Together with Pope Francis, we pray to Our Lady, the Queen of Peace, that the Lord may enlighten those who bear political responsibility to seriously examine their consciences before God, who God is of peace and not of war; who is the Father of all, not only of some, who wants us to be brethren and not enemies.”
The Dutch bishops reacted with shock to the events in Ukraine and hope that many believers worldwide will join the prayer of Pope Francis and the fast on Ash Wednesday. It is important to continue to pray so that this threat can be met with unity in order to achieve peace.
“We are grateful for expanding opportunities to celebrate our faith in God's house together,” the bishops say. “We know that all believers look forward to this.”
Communion
As of February 25th, the restrictive rules for the distribution of Communion will stop, with the exception of the rule that the priest thoroughly cleans his hands beforehand. Receiving Holy Communion on the tongue is also possible again. The urgent recommendation is to physically separate the places in the church where hand communion and tongue communion are distributed. At the place of the presentation of the tongue communion it is asked to place a prayer chair so that the tongue communion can be received kneeling.
Furthermore, the use of holy water is allowed again. Drinking coffee together after the celebration is also possible again.
However, the pandemic is not over yet. Rules to avoid hand contact will therefore be enforced: believers do not shake hands with the wish for peace and collecting is done in a different way than passing the collection plate from hand to hand.
Remember - Be aware of each other and keep your distance.
Finally, the bishops emphasize that it is necessary to continue to adhere to the advice that demonstrably limits the spread of the virus. Such as following hygiene rules (washing hands, coughing and sneezing in the elbow), not shaking hands, ventilating well, stay at home with health complaints and so on.
Look out for each other, especially those who want to keep a distance and / or wear a face mask, for example in connection with vulnerable health. “Let's work together to ensure that everyone in the church can safely celebrate the liturgy," said the bishops.
Reaction to events in Ukraine.
The Dutch bishops join Pope Francis' call for a day of fasting and praying for peace in Ukraine. On Wednesday, February 23, the Pope made an urgent appeal to fight violence with the "weapons" of God: namely prayer and fasting. The pope called violence a "diabolical futility" . "God is a God of peace and not of war," the pope adding that war was "foolishness."
Less than 24 hours later, Russian Federation troops invaded Ukraine. This led to reactions worldwide. Also from the Bishops of the European Union (COMECE). The European bishops share Pope Francis's feelings of fear and concern: “We call on the Russian authorities to refrain from further hostile actions that would cause further suffering and disregard the principles of international law. War is a serious insult to human dignity and has no place on our continent.”
The bishops express their commitment and solidarity to Ukraine and urge the international community, including the European Union, “not to stop seeking a peaceful solution to this crisis through diplomatic dialogue.” Refugees from Ukraine seeking international protection should be welcomed. “It is our calling, our responsibility and our duty to welcome and protect them as brothers and sisters,” said the European bishops.
The bishops underlined the Pope's call to prayer: “Together with Pope Francis, we pray to Our Lady, the Queen of Peace, that the Lord may enlighten those who bear political responsibility to seriously examine their consciences before God, who God is of peace and not of war; who is the Father of all, not only of some, who wants us to be brethren and not enemies.”
The Dutch bishops reacted with shock to the events in Ukraine and hope that many believers worldwide will join the prayer of Pope Francis and the fast on Ash Wednesday. It is important to continue to pray so that this threat can be met with unity in order to achieve peace.
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 course in 2022
The Diocesan Working Group on Marriage and Family, has sent us information about the start of a new Marriage Course in 2022.
The course begins on 11th February (catechesis evening). Due to the special structure of the course, participants can register no later than the morning of 17th February.
The course is designed for couples who want to get married and for people who have been married for a longer period of time. There is also no limit to the number of participants: any couple can register.
The classes start at 7.45 p.m. until 10.00 p.m. on the following dates:
February 11th (catechesis evening) and 18th,
March 11th and 25th,
April 8th and 22nd,
May 13th and 27th.
An evaluation will take place on 10th June 2022 at 8.30 pm.
Further information will follow during the course.
You can register via the website of the Diocese: https://www.bisdomrotterdam.nl/roeping/huwelijk-en-gezin-roeping/marriage-course
Costs: €25 per couple.
There is a short video which gives a good impression of the experience of students with the online course. We can highly recommend that you take a good look at it via: https://youtu.be/NBEFfdONZJ4
More information is available via this link: https://www.bisdomrotterdam.nl/nieuws/inspiratie-nieuws/video-groot-enthousiasme-onder-stellen-over-marriage-course-online
The course begins on 11th February (catechesis evening). Due to the special structure of the course, participants can register no later than the morning of 17th February.
The course is designed for couples who want to get married and for people who have been married for a longer period of time. There is also no limit to the number of participants: any couple can register.
The classes start at 7.45 p.m. until 10.00 p.m. on the following dates:
February 11th (catechesis evening) and 18th,
March 11th and 25th,
April 8th and 22nd,
May 13th and 27th.
An evaluation will take place on 10th June 2022 at 8.30 pm.
Further information will follow during the course.
You can register via the website of the Diocese: https://www.bisdomrotterdam.nl/roeping/huwelijk-en-gezin-roeping/marriage-course
Costs: €25 per couple.
There is a short video which gives a good impression of the experience of students with the online course. We can highly recommend that you take a good look at it via: https://youtu.be/NBEFfdONZJ4
More information is available via this link: https://www.bisdomrotterdam.nl/nieuws/inspiratie-nieuws/video-groot-enthousiasme-onder-stellen-over-marriage-course-online
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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.
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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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Need bacon/sausage/black pudding for a traditional breakfast? Visit the Expat shop in Rotterdam. Click here for details
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
