After the 11 a.m. service we close the pastoral year with an auberge espagnole (potluck) in Geertruihof: bring dishes from 10 a.m. (stored in the fridge). Sign up: geertruifeesten@gmail.com or +32 474 72 83 60. After the meal: Geertrui meeting for those who wish; taken forward to the team day on Saturday 27 June.
11 a.m., prayer leader: Tomas Bruyland.
9.30 a.m. in the presbytery. Father Arnold Castro moderates; together we reflect on the readings of the Sunday.
11 a.m., led by Father Arnold Castro.
11 a.m., prayer leader: Toon Quaghebeur.
11 a.m., led by Father Arnold Castro.
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.
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!
Prayer leader: Mia Bertmans.