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International Roman Catholic Community of Rotterdam!
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we have received the news that Aurora’s husband, Andrew, has passed away. He had been ill for some time but only a few people were aware of this.
He and Aurora have dedicated much of their free time to the smooth running of our church. She ensures that we always have a priest to say Mass for us, collects them from the station and drops them off again when necessary while Andrew took charge of the problems inherited from the previous pastoral team and helped with the finances.
He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
May he rest in peace.
No flowers. The family has requested that donations be made to Cancer Research.
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ALL MASSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
however 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 |
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 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. |
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Message from our parish:
Our weekly service is held in a care home for the elderly. Since they are the ones who are most at risk from the coronavirus, it has been decided to cancel all services until further notice. We will keep you informed via this web page.
For Coronavirus prayers refer to the Catholic Crusade Channel on YouTube.
More information and answers to frequently asked questions about the coronavirus in the Netherlands can be found on the RIVM website, www.rivm.nl
Update from the diocese:
All public liturgies have been cancelled until May 31st. Some churches can remain open to individual visitors for prayer and / or a gift to the food bank but our chapel at Frankeland cannot.
In response to the tightened government measures against the spread of the coronavirus on March 23rd, the Dutch bishops have taken additional measures. All public liturgical celebrations, including those in small circles during the week, are cancelled for the entire Easter period, up to and including Pentecost (on May 31st).
The government has banned all meetings until June 1, including those with fewer than 100 people. Previously, all public celebrations on Saturday and Sunday were cancelled by the bishops, so now the public celebrations have also been cancelled during the week.
Private celebrations are only possible in the presence of the strictly necessary ministers and without the participation of other believers. The churches can remain open for individual visitors, who come for prayer or to light a candle and / or bring a gift to the food bank. They must observe all government measures in terms of number, distance, hygiene and health.
The cabinet has indicated that there will still be exceptional measures when it comes to funerals and church marriages. If more information is available on this, it will be announced as soon as possible. If there are questions from the parishes, they are best addressed to their own diocese.
In view of the private Easter celebrations, the bishops refer further to the decree issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Order of the Sacraments on March 19th, 2020, regarding the coronavirus: “At the time of Covid-19” .
The bishops continue to emphasize the importance of prayer in these times of coronavirus.
Message from the diocese:
The Dutch bishops have announced that the public liturgical celebrations on Palm Sunday, the other days in Holy Week (the Easter Triduum) and Easter will be cancelled this year. This happens with great pain in the heart. All measures previously announced by the bishops in the Netherlands in connection with the coronavirus on 28th February and 13th March are now extended until Monday 13th April (Easter Monday).
Pope Francis previously announced similar measures. The measures taken by the government in the Netherlands are valid until 6th April. However, the bishops are forced to make a decision up to Easter now as well, with regard to the preparations for the liturgical ceremonies, which cannot take place properly in the current situation. Furthermore, there is a need because of the health of the faithful, including vulnerable people.
The Chrisma masses in the dioceses will continue in smaller circles with the ministers needed for the liturgy and without a choir. The dioceses will communicate with their parishes and pastoral teams about this and about the other Holy Week and Easter celebrations,.
Masses, baptisms and funerals
The Sunday celebration of the Eucharist of the priests takes place in seclusion and without a choir, possibly with a cantor.
For the masses that are held during the week, the previously announced strict measures apply with the following addition: the pastor decides according to circumstances and in accordance with government measures whether or not the weekday mass continues. He must take into account the size of the chapel or church and ensure that the guidelines of the government are followed. The faithful present are asked to keep a distance of 1.5 meters even when one is coming forward for Holy Communion or personal blessing and not coming when one has a cold.
The same applies to baptisms and funerals that must be kept sober and small and in accordance with the specific guidelines of the own diocese. In the case of funerals, these must also be in accordance with the guidelines of the funeral industry, such as with regard to the maximum number of persons present.
United in prayer
The churches remain open and accessible where possible to pray or light a candle. Visitors are asked to keep their distance from other churchgoers and to pray at home if they have a cold.
The bishops expressly call for prayer during these times when the coronavirus is prevalent.
Masses on radio and television
On Sunday there is the Eucharist on television via KRO-NCRV, from 10:00 on NPO 2. Furthermore, Radio Maria broadcasts a Eucharist celebration every weekday morning and evening at 09:00 and 19:00. On weekends on Saturdays at 9:30 AM and Sundays at 10:00 AM.
Our weekly service is held in a care home for the elderly. Since they are the ones who are most at risk from the coronavirus, it has been decided to cancel all services until further notice. We will keep you informed via this web page.
For Coronavirus prayers refer to the Catholic Crusade Channel on YouTube.
More information and answers to frequently asked questions about the coronavirus in the Netherlands can be found on the RIVM website, www.rivm.nl
Update from the diocese:
All public liturgies have been cancelled until May 31st. Some churches can remain open to individual visitors for prayer and / or a gift to the food bank but our chapel at Frankeland cannot.
In response to the tightened government measures against the spread of the coronavirus on March 23rd, the Dutch bishops have taken additional measures. All public liturgical celebrations, including those in small circles during the week, are cancelled for the entire Easter period, up to and including Pentecost (on May 31st).
The government has banned all meetings until June 1, including those with fewer than 100 people. Previously, all public celebrations on Saturday and Sunday were cancelled by the bishops, so now the public celebrations have also been cancelled during the week.
Private celebrations are only possible in the presence of the strictly necessary ministers and without the participation of other believers. The churches can remain open for individual visitors, who come for prayer or to light a candle and / or bring a gift to the food bank. They must observe all government measures in terms of number, distance, hygiene and health.
The cabinet has indicated that there will still be exceptional measures when it comes to funerals and church marriages. If more information is available on this, it will be announced as soon as possible. If there are questions from the parishes, they are best addressed to their own diocese.
In view of the private Easter celebrations, the bishops refer further to the decree issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Order of the Sacraments on March 19th, 2020, regarding the coronavirus: “At the time of Covid-19” .
The bishops continue to emphasize the importance of prayer in these times of coronavirus.
Message from the diocese:
The Dutch bishops have announced that the public liturgical celebrations on Palm Sunday, the other days in Holy Week (the Easter Triduum) and Easter will be cancelled this year. This happens with great pain in the heart. All measures previously announced by the bishops in the Netherlands in connection with the coronavirus on 28th February and 13th March are now extended until Monday 13th April (Easter Monday).
Pope Francis previously announced similar measures. The measures taken by the government in the Netherlands are valid until 6th April. However, the bishops are forced to make a decision up to Easter now as well, with regard to the preparations for the liturgical ceremonies, which cannot take place properly in the current situation. Furthermore, there is a need because of the health of the faithful, including vulnerable people.
The Chrisma masses in the dioceses will continue in smaller circles with the ministers needed for the liturgy and without a choir. The dioceses will communicate with their parishes and pastoral teams about this and about the other Holy Week and Easter celebrations,.
Masses, baptisms and funerals
The Sunday celebration of the Eucharist of the priests takes place in seclusion and without a choir, possibly with a cantor.
For the masses that are held during the week, the previously announced strict measures apply with the following addition: the pastor decides according to circumstances and in accordance with government measures whether or not the weekday mass continues. He must take into account the size of the chapel or church and ensure that the guidelines of the government are followed. The faithful present are asked to keep a distance of 1.5 meters even when one is coming forward for Holy Communion or personal blessing and not coming when one has a cold.
The same applies to baptisms and funerals that must be kept sober and small and in accordance with the specific guidelines of the own diocese. In the case of funerals, these must also be in accordance with the guidelines of the funeral industry, such as with regard to the maximum number of persons present.
United in prayer
The churches remain open and accessible where possible to pray or light a candle. Visitors are asked to keep their distance from other churchgoers and to pray at home if they have a cold.
The bishops expressly call for prayer during these times when the coronavirus is prevalent.
Masses on radio and television
On Sunday there is the Eucharist on television via KRO-NCRV, from 10:00 on NPO 2. Furthermore, Radio Maria broadcasts a Eucharist celebration every weekday morning and evening at 09:00 and 19:00. On weekends on Saturdays at 9:30 AM and Sundays at 10:00 AM.
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Invitation
Come to the opening of the pilgrimage season in Brielle
As disciples of Christ, we can draw on the Word of God every day. The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) regards the Word of God as a treasure house that we, as believers, have to open again and again, so that we are touched and addressed by the Word of God.
The lecturer has an important role to play during celebrations and he is called to faithfully pass on the word of God so that it will live more in the hearts of the people.
Brother Johan te Velde OSB talks about this on Saturday 9th May during the opening of the pilgrimage season in Brielle. The National Pilgrimage Brielle is a well-known phenomenon, but the opening of the pilgrimage season is also a moment to celebrate together. The pilgrimage church opens its doors again for the first time, after the closure in the winter period.
Brother Johan, who is a Benedictine of the Willibrords Abbey in Doetinchem, will speak about the Word of God in the liturgy and the task of the lecturer in reading it. He wrote a brochure about the task of lecturer in the liturgy and published the booklet "Coming home in the liturgy". This will be available on the day.
Anyone wishing to know more about the Word of God in the liturgy is very welcome to this event in Brielle and, , other lecturers have been invited especially because of the lecture by Brother Te Velde.
Bishop Van den Hende is the main celebrant in the Eucharistic celebration, which opens the day at 11 a.m. Then, after lunch, there will be the lecture by brother Johan te Velde which will last until approximately 2.30 p.m.
Date and Time?
Saturday, May 9th at 11 a.m.
Where?
Pilgrimage Church of the Sanctuary of the Martyrs of Gorcum
Rik 5, Brielle
Please register via info@martelarenvangorcum.nl
Come to the opening of the pilgrimage season in Brielle
As disciples of Christ, we can draw on the Word of God every day. The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) regards the Word of God as a treasure house that we, as believers, have to open again and again, so that we are touched and addressed by the Word of God.
The lecturer has an important role to play during celebrations and he is called to faithfully pass on the word of God so that it will live more in the hearts of the people.
Brother Johan te Velde OSB talks about this on Saturday 9th May during the opening of the pilgrimage season in Brielle. The National Pilgrimage Brielle is a well-known phenomenon, but the opening of the pilgrimage season is also a moment to celebrate together. The pilgrimage church opens its doors again for the first time, after the closure in the winter period.
Brother Johan, who is a Benedictine of the Willibrords Abbey in Doetinchem, will speak about the Word of God in the liturgy and the task of the lecturer in reading it. He wrote a brochure about the task of lecturer in the liturgy and published the booklet "Coming home in the liturgy". This will be available on the day.
Anyone wishing to know more about the Word of God in the liturgy is very welcome to this event in Brielle and, , other lecturers have been invited especially because of the lecture by Brother Te Velde.
Bishop Van den Hende is the main celebrant in the Eucharistic celebration, which opens the day at 11 a.m. Then, after lunch, there will be the lecture by brother Johan te Velde which will last until approximately 2.30 p.m.
Date and Time?
Saturday, May 9th at 11 a.m.
Where?
Pilgrimage Church of the Sanctuary of the Martyrs of Gorcum
Rik 5, Brielle
Please register via info@martelarenvangorcum.nl
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
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First Communion On Sunday 9th December 2018, one of our adult parishioners celebrated her Confirmation and First Holy Communion in our community . We welcome her to our community. Click here to view the pictures of ceremonies within our community! |
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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.
Viva Papa Francesco !
On the sixth Easter of his Pontificate, Pope Francis gave his Easter blessing ('Ubi et Orbi') to the city and to the world.
“Today we implore fruits of peace upon the entire world, beginning with the beloved and long-suffering land of Syria, whose people are worn down by an apparently endless war,” he said.
“This Easter, may the light of the risen Christ illumine the consciences of all political and military leaders, so that a swift end may be brought to the carnage in course, that humanitarian law may be respected and that provisions be made to facilitate access to the aid so urgently needed by our brothers and sisters, while also ensuring fitting conditions for the return of the displaced,” the pope said.
He also thanked the people of the Netherlands for the lovely flowers which are donated each year.
Click here for more of the pope's messages
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
