The Nursery for babies and toddlers is in the Pre-sacristy room. Our Word of God program is tailored for children aged 4 to 7 years. It is offered during our weekly Mass on Sundays at 17.30. The children are invited downstairs before the Liturgy of the Word and return before the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The children are taught a Bible story (usually related to the Sunday readings), recite the Our Father, and complete a simple craft or word puzzle

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical was performed by our community in December 2005 and raised more than CHF10’000 for charity. Father Armin (our former Chaplain) in the role of Pharoah, and many others who participated are still around today. Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment as we screen the performance where you can reminisce on your own performance or try and identify some of our then budding actors and actresses. Details of time and date to follow as soon as venue etc. identified.

When next you enter the Church take a minute to look at the Noticeboard at the entrance of the Church. We will be displaying all key information on a regular basis on the noticeboard. We are also updating our website to ensure it reflects current activities and information on what is happening in the community.

Our regular appeal for volunteers on which our community depends for its success. God calls on us to use our gifts and build his Church with him. He has entrusted us to grow His kingdom and lovingly serve others. And so please ask yourself “How am I joyfully and generously using my gifts in the service of Christ?” Should you be interested in Volunteering please approach Father Sibi, a Council member or contact us via info@esrccb.org

Some members of our community may already have been approached by Andres and Paloma who will (initially on a monthly basis) be starting a program for our post Confirmation community members meeting on a Sunday evening directly after Mass. We encourage our young adults to join the group to further explore, discuss and live their Faith in today’s sometimes complicated world. Further details will follow.

Our Program for this year starts on Sunday 24th September. RE Classes take place monthly for both Religious Education as well as Confirmation. The Swiss community introduced a 3-year Confirmation preparation program this year and 3 of our community members will participate in this program on a trial basis. We will assess their experience and feedback during the year and propose to adapt our Confirmation program accordingly. For the current year, our Confirmation program will remain unchanged.

Each year in February the HCPT Switzerland Verein (Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust) organizes a trip to Lourdes for the feast day of our Lady of Lourdes. The next one takes place Feb 9th – 12th 2024 and is open to anyone who would like to join. Flights must be organized individually. Low fares are available with EasyJet Basel-Toulouse: depart Friday, Feb 9, 2024 at 17:15, return Monday, Feb 12, 2024 at 15:00. Detailed schedule.

The hotel and meals (full board) are arranged by the association at Hotel National in Lourdes for three nights. Additionally, a private bus transfer from Toulouse to Lourdes will be arranged and the cost will be divided by the number of participants.

Current full board hotel prices for Feb 2024:

• Single occupancy, full board: 120 Euros / night: 360 Euros in total.
• Shared occupancy, full board: 90 Euros / night: 270 Euros in total.

For further information please contact Mike Johnson in Zurich maj101@gmail.com