Congratulations to our Neophytes!

This year we had a record number of RCIA candidates. For six months, they studied and prayed and at the Easter Vigil, 22 people were welcomed into the Catholic Church through the sacrament of Confirmation. Congratulations to our Neophytes. And a big THANK YOU to...

Coming Soon!

Father Sjaak has written a new book entitled, “Humour, Humus, Humility”. In it he commemorates his forty years of priesthood through forty humorous stories. Presented in both Dutch and English, it is certainly something worth reading! The book is now...

Women’s Retreat in Helvoirt 8-10 May

Emmaus OLV Amsterdam is organizing a retreat for women in Helvoirt in English from 8-10 May. For more information or questions, you can contact Sheila by phone or WhatsApp at 0645 646 948.

COSCom Newsletter- First Quarter 2026

Lent is here- a time for prayer and reflection. There are still a lot of activities going on in our parish. Read all about them in the latest edition of our COSCom newsletter. You can download a pdf copy of the newsletter here. If you are not yet signed up for our...

COS Youth Mass

On 25 January, we celebrated the first Youth Mass of 2026, followed by a second one on 8 February. We encourage our young parishioners to take on more active roles in the Mass as ushers, lectors, musicians, etc. Featured below are our young ushers and lectors (with...

Sponsoring Altar Flowers for a Special Occasion

The Netherlands is well-known for its beautiful flowers, and every Sunday the altar of our church is adorned with a colorful display of fresh blossoms. We tend to take it all for granted, but every week, those vases start out empty. This presents a wonderful...