English Speaking Roman Catholic Community Church

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Account 87-221172-2
IBAN CH22 0900 0000 8722 1172 2

English Speaking Roman Catholic Community of Basel, Switzerland

We are Roman Catholics from around the world gathering together to celebrate Communion and share in the Sacraments. Please come and celebrate with us at Bruder Klaus Kirche, Bruderholzallee 140 at 5:30 pm unless noted in the calendar of events. Directions and map. Contact: info@esrccb.org

The Sundays of Advent

On the second Sunday of Advent, December 4th, John the Baptist announces the Lord’s coming, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.” Like John, Jesus planted the seeds of our salvation when the two met on Jordan’s bank. In God’s own good time, it comes to flower. For our world, the Lord is a patient gardener, and the gardener’s time is not ours. We are called to be ready for the harvest. December 11th is the third Sunday of Advent. Be filled with joy. Jesus comes with good news to free us and to clothe us with salvation. With the bridal cloak to shield us, the Church helps us witness the bright divine light of the Lord in our lives. Each event in our life is part of the coming of the Lord; John the Baptizer announces Jesus’ arrival. Will we receive him joyfully?

On the fourth Sunday of Advent, Gabriel the archangel brought hard joy to the Virgin Mary; “Rejoice, most favored, the Lord is with you. If you agree, you will have a baby who is your savior and your God.” And Mary said yes. Such cooperation between the Lord and this woman begins the revelation of the great hidden mystery: the presence of Christ Jesus, Savior and Lord, among us. Celebrate Mary’s choice!

Mass on Christmas Day

Our community will celebrate the birth of our Lord on Sunday, December 25th at the usual time of 5:30pm. There will be no Word of God or Bubbles programsduring mass on Christmas Day.

Christmas Coffee Social

We will have our monthly coffee social after mass on Christmas Day. Bring some of your favorite cookies to share.

Live Nativity 2011

It is time to prepare for our traditional “Live Nativity” again! As every year we are looking for Mary and Joseph, some shepherds and sheep. Of course we need some angels for the angel choir, and the Angel of the Lord. For our new community members, our “Live Nativity” is a silent play. Our young actors perform the gospel while Father reads the words out loud to our congregation. The children do not need to say anything but should be old enough and able to listen to the words and act them out accordingly. You will find the sign-up sheet in the back of the church on Sunday, Dec 4th and Dec 11th. Practice will take place Sunday, Dec 18th at 4:00pm in our church. Once signed up you will receive all further information via email. Please only sign your child up if you are sure that your family will attend mass on Christmas Day since we count on each of our actors and do not have a second set. For further questions contact us at info@esrccb.org.

Liturgy Notes - Our Music at Mass

Now that we have begun a new liturgical year, we will be singing the regular mass parts from the Mass of the Sacred Heart. The assembly music can be found in the front pages of the blue song book. We have adopted the new memorial acclamation, “Save Us Savior,” for this liturgical year.

Word of God and Bubbles Bible Babies Programs

Each Sunday many children leave mass for 15-20 minutes to participate in the Word of God and Bubbles Bible Babies programs. These programs, bringing God’s word to the children with stories and crafts, are in need of volunteers. No teaching experience is necessary, just a love of children. Please contact Maria Calderon if you’dlike to lend your talent.

Men’s Faith Sharing

A new faith sharing group for the men of our community has begun and meets each Thursday. The group gathers to share their faith, read and learn about the Bible, and grow together as brothers in Christ and members of the Catholic Church. The evenings begin at 8:15pm in Riehen. Realizing that work and family schedules can be demanding, please join whenever you can. Contact us at info@esrccb.org for further details.

January 1, 2012: Mass and Social

There will be a bi-lingual mass on Sunday, January 1st at 5:30pm. After mass, all are invited to have Glühwein and Stollen.

Library

Our library is open each Sunday before mass in the community hall. Books can also be returned during the Bubbles or Word of God program.

Calendar of Events
December 2011
25	Christmas Mass 5:30 PM Nativity of Our Lord Coffee Social after Mass
January 2012
1	The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Mass 5:30 PM
8	The Epiphany of the Lord Mass 5:30 PM
15	Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
22	Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM Youth Mass Religious Education classes (3-5pm)
29	Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
February 2012
5	Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
12	Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM Children's Mass Religious Education classes (3-5pm)
19	Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
26	First Sunday of Lent Mass 5:30 PM
March 2012
4	Second Sunday of Lent Mass 5:30 PM
11	Third Sunday of Lent Mass 5:30 PM
18	Fourth Sunday of Lent Mass 5:30 PM
24	Confirmation Class visit of Bishop Felix
25	Fifth Sunday of Lent Mass 5:30 PM Youth Mass Religious Education classes (3-5pm)
April 2012
1	Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mass 5:30 PM
8	The Resurrection of the Lord The Mass of Easter Sunday Mass 5:30 PM
15	Second Sunday of Easter Mass 5:30 PM
22	Third Sunday of Easter Mass 5:30 PM Children' Mass Religious Education classes (3-5pm)
29	Fourth Sunday of Easter Mass 5:30 PM
May 2012
6	Fifth Sunday of Easter Mass 5:30 PM
12-13	Confirmation Class weekend retreat
13	Sixth Sunday of Easter Mass 5:30 PM Religious Education classess and workshops (3-5pm)
20	Seventh Sunday of Easter Mass 5:30 PM
27	Pentecost Sunday Mass 5:30 PM
June 2012
1-30	Online Religious Education registration for 2012-2013 classes
3	Trinity Sunday Mass 5:30 PM First Reconciliation
10	Corpus Christi Mass 5:30 PM Religious Education classes (3-5pm)
17	Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM Confirmation
24	Birth of John the Baptist Mass 5:30 PM Farewell Sunday Religious Education registration for 2012-2013 classes
July 2012
1	Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
8	Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
15	Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
22	Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
29	Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
August 2012
5	Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
12	Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
19	Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
26	Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
September 2012
2	Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
9	Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
16	Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
23	Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
30	Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
October 2012
7	Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
14	Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
21	Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
28	Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
November 2012
4	Thirty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
11	Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
18	Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Mass 5:30 PM
25	Christ the King Mass 5:30 PM
December 2012
2	First Sunday of Advent Mass 5:30 PM
9	Second Sunday of Advent Mass 5:30 PM
16	Third Sunday of Advent Mass 5:30 PM
23	Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass 5:30 PM
25	Christmas Mass 5:30 PM
30	Holy Family Mass 5:30 PM