Service of the Word and Communion

11 a.m., prayer leader: Tomas Bruyland.

Faith conversation (last of the pastoral year)

9.30 a.m. in the presbytery. Father Arnold Castro moderates; together we reflect on the readings of the Sunday.

Eucharistic celebration

11 a.m., led by Father Arnold Castro.

Service of the Word and Communion

11 a.m., prayer leader: Toon Quaghebeur.

Eucharistic celebration (Pentecost)

11 a.m., led by Father Arnold Castro.

Geertrui café with guest speaker

Tuesday 19 May at 7.30 p.m. in Geertruihof. Guest speaker: Kris Gelaude. Kris writes poetic and liturgical texts, columns and articles; she has published several books and gives talks on religious and existential themes. For this Geertrui café she spoke on believing today: “How can we, in today’s world with so much bad news, find new paths together and create places of hope?” About 55 people attended; Kris held us for an hour with inspiring examples. Afterwards there was a long chat over a soft drink.

Thank you: donations for care farm Rimpeling

Donations for the Rimpeling care farm of Greet Herkes and Katja in Baal now total €2,585; further donations may bring the total to €2,750. A very warm thank you!

Service of the Word and Communion

Prayer leader: Mia Bertmans.

Eucharistic celebration (Ascension of the Lord)

Led by Father Arnold Castro.