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Mass Time
Weekdays in church
Friday 12PM
Reconciliation
By appointment
Weekends in church
Sunday 10AM
Watch Mass
Every Sunday we stream our Mass live for you to follow from the comfort and safety of your home. We continue to welcome 30 people in our church. If you wish to attend mass, please save a seat in advance.
Welcome to COS
With parishioners from over 95 different nationalities, we are a large International English speaking Roman Catholic Parish. Based in The Hague, the Netherlands, we are part of the Diocese of Rotterdam. Do come and visit us – you are bound to find someone with whom you have something in common!
Monthly Inspiration
Monthly Inspiration – March 2021
Dear Parishioner/Visitor, February brought us ice, snow, and spring all in one week. The NASA Rover named “Percey” landed on Mars and the distribution of the COVID 19 vaccine in Holland started very slowly. The lockdown restrictions will most likely last throughout the month of March. The name “Percey” is short for perseverance. Not only did it take many years of perseverance to finally put a spacecraft on the Red Planet, but also during this corona Lenten period, we are asked to persevere to combat the crisis. Sacrifices are asked from us, and the hoped-for result of our dedication and commitment is the reward of a better quality of life and greater freedom. This makes Lent 2021 an incredibly unique and personal spiritual journey. Within the context of the pandemic and the isolation that limited active participation in society brings, we must make our own creative and sustaining choices for getting through this dry desert period. Without the “normal” support of a large physically present worshipping community and without the joy of looking forward to an uplifting Holy Week and Eastertide, we are left to find our own ways to stay hopeful, faithful, and loving. Even though ‘out of sight’ may seem like ‘out of mind’, the many ways that people reach out on the internet to become a neighbour to a person in need, continue to be a sign of community life. All the wonderful people who help us to persevere in these difficult days are a true sign of Easter and help us to carry our crosses. Lent this year is not so much about Fasting, we have done that long enough. During this pandemic, it is more about the two other Pillars of Lent – Prayer and Alms giving. In other words, it is about Ora et Labora (Pray & Work), to get each other through the crisis and on the way to more...
Our Community
With over 1500 families registered with our parish, our community is teeming with energy and activities. Check out our many groups to see if there are some you might want to join. There are so many to choose from. Even during COVID, our community has found ways to remain in touch and support each other and be together safely.
News
There are many things happening in our parish community and in the Roman Catholic community around the world. Follow our newsfeed to get the latest news on activities, mass, and other announcements. Do You want to receive the latest news in your mailbox? Sign up for our newsletter.
Stations of the Cross for Home Prayer
Looking for some inspiration for your Lenten prayer? These lovely versions of the Stations of the Cross can be downloaded for your use at home. Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross for Young Adults Courtesy of the Good Shepherd RC Church in Zug,...
Lenten Campaign 2021: The COS Key Connection
Each year, our parish’s Lenten Campaign raises funds for a noteworthy project somewhere in the world that is in need of extra financial support. Our parish community has always responded generously. This year, the Justice and Peace group warmly invites you to donate...
COS Food
The COS Food Team is happy to announce the opening of their third takeaway event. This third installment features food from India, South America and a wee bit of Ireland. Follow this link to https://cosfood.parish.nl (or use the button below) to see...
Stations of the Cross for Home Prayer
Looking for some inspiration for your Lenten prayer? These lovely versions of the Stations of the Cross can be downloaded for your use at home. Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross for Young Adults Courtesy of the Good Shepherd RC Church in Zug,...
Lenten Campaign 2021: The COS Key Connection
Each year, our parish’s Lenten Campaign raises funds for a noteworthy project somewhere in the world that is in need of extra financial support. Our parish community has always responded generously. This year, the Justice and Peace group warmly invites you to donate...
COS Food
The COS Food Team is happy to announce the opening of their third takeaway event. This third installment features food from India, South America and a wee bit of Ireland. Follow this link to https://cosfood.parish.nl (or use the button below) to see...
Last Weekend- Kerkbalans 2021
This is the last weekend of our annual Kerkbalans campaign. Our goal this year is to raise 25,000 Euros to cover our operating loss for last year. In the first 3 weekends, we raised 43% of the our goal. Please, help us to reach our goal- every little bit helps. You...
There are many things happening in our parish community and in the Roman Catholic community around the world. Follow our newsfeed to get the latest news on activities, mass, and other announcements. Do You want to receive the latest news in your mailbox? Sign up for our newsletter.