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June is always a busy month in our parish. So many activities to fit in before people disappear for the summer! And this year, we have the celebration of Fr. Sjaak's Jubilee- 25 years as our pastor- and the Food Fair, as well. We've put all the activities together on...
Altar Flowers Dedications
The altar flowers on Sunday 4 June are dedicated by the Overend Family for Ian Pace: 14.1078 – 05.06.98 "On the 25th anniversary of when you went to a better place dear brother, uncle, we remember you with lots of love and precious memories. Miss you every day...
Fr. Sjaak contributes to new book
Fr. Sjaak has written a chapter in a new book, "Waarom Wandelen..." (Why Walk?) The author of the book, Sven Ornelis, is an avid walker who says that walking has transformed his life. Sven wrote the book to share his passion for walking with others, along with some...
Meals for the Homeless
On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, the Meals for the Homeless group travel to Westeinde 104 to prepare a nutritious meal for the homeless people in The Hague. They are looking for more volunteers to join them in their work. Want to know more? Check out their...
This year's Food Fair has something for the whole family. The Kids Corner at this year's Food Fair (Saturday, 10 June, 12:00- 16:00) promises to be an exciting one, featuring plenty of enjoyable activities for the youngsters in the crowd. What can you expect? Check...
Pentecost is this weekend
On Pentecost Sunday, the disciples received the gift of the Holy Spirit and were sent out into the world. With parishioners from over 70 different countries, our parish also celebrates the international nature of our congregation on this day. We invite those who wish...
It's time to mark your calendars because the COS Food Fair is back for another year! Last year, we successfully hosted our first fair after the pandemic and raised money for both the Parish and Charities. This year, we’re back to a 100% Charities goal and we're...
Confirmation 2023
Twenty eight of our young parishioners have been preparing for Confirmation since September of last year. On the Feast of the Assumption of the Lord, Thursday, 18 May, they were confirmed at the mass at 11:00. The Bishop of Rotterdam, Mgr. J. van den Hende, visited...
First Holy Communion 2023
On Sunday, 14 May (Mother's Day), over 70 of our young parishioners received their First Holy Communion during the morning mass. It was a joyous occasion. The first communicants were dressed in their finery and many of their relatives and friends came to witness this...