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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...

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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...

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Confirmation 2023

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...

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First Holy Communion 2023

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...

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4 and 5 May

4 and 5 May

On the 4th of May, the Netherlands celebrates Nationale Herdenkingdag (Memorial Day). On this day, the country remembers all those military and civilians who died in war situations since the beginning of World War II. Flags will be flown at half mast from 18:00-...

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Soul Kitchen- March 2023

Soul Kitchen- March 2023

The Soul Kitchen dinner on 14 March, organized by the Justice & Peace Group under the auspices of the Hand in Hand Refugee Project, was another grand success. In addition to an absolutely sumptuous meal cooked by Chef Omar and his team, there was live piano music...

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In the light of the successful Praat Café evenings where our guests learn to speak the Dutch language on Mondays, the Hand in Hand Refugee Program will soon begin English conversation sessions, this time on Tuesday evenings from 19.00-20.30 in the COS Loft or Atrium...

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