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Apéro after Mass this Sunday
Join us for a taste of the Basler Fasnacht
Fasnacht is the traditional carnival season, deeply intertwined with the Christian liturgical calendar as a final period of celebration before the 40 days of Lent. The name “Fasnacht” literally translates to “fasting night” or “the night before the fast,” referring to the eve of Ash Wednesday.
Let’s savor a Fasnachtschuechli and share our faith together at the Apéro after Mass this Sunday.
Ash Wednesday
For dust you are, and to dust you will return. Genesis 3.19
We celebrate a Trilingual Mass with the Swiss and Spanish communities at 18:30 on 18.02.2026 at Heiliggeist Kirche.
May this Lenten season be a time of reflection and promise.
This link Lent will take you to the readings in English: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021826.cfm
Praying with the Psalms
Pray, reflect, and let the psalms renew your heart this Lent.
In just three meaningful minutes each day, you’ll be invited to lay down your burdens, open your heart to God’s mercy, and prepare yourself for the joy of Easter.
Each daily devotion includes one or two seasonal psalm verses to focus your heart; a prompt to pause and rest in silence with the Lord; a simple spiritual exercise to carry into your day; and a return to the psalm verse to end your prayer.
Let Praying with the Psalms be your daily companion as you walk with the Lord through the season of Lent. Collect your copy (one per family) after Mass on Sunday, 15th February.
Ignatian Workout for Lent
Are you searching for something more?
Lent is a great time to return to God and refocus our lives so it is more in line with His desire for us. It’s a 40-day journey of letting God change your heart and your life-style. If you are looking for the Lenten journey into the wilderness of your own heart to find God, this year we suggest the online retreat Ignatian Workout for Lent. Each Monday Tim Muldoon shares 2-3 minute audio reflections accompanied by suggestions for prayer and action. Based on the book of the same name, the online retreat begins the week of Ash Wednesday and continues through the Easter Week.
Soup Sunday
15.03.2026 – Save the date and join us for a bowl of soup!
Lenten Soup Sunday is a tradition from more than two decades ago when the Swiss and English communities of Bruder Klaus held a joint Mass and celebrated a meal together after Mass.
This year our Confirmation Class hosts this charitable event and provides us with an opportunity to nourish both body and soul while enjoying a meal with fellow parishioners.
All donations received during Soup Sunday will go towards the Lenten Charities: Swiss Catholic Relief Agency (Fastenaktion) and Christians in the Holy Land.
Reconciliation
‘To celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation means to be wrapped in a warm embrace.’ Pope Francis
The sacrament of reconciliation offers the opportunity to reflect on our own lives and to let go of what burdens us in a confidential atmosphere. Fr. Sibi is available on Sunday, March 15th and 22nd between 16:30 and 17:10 in the chapel downstairs.
Holy Week
Below you will find the English services held during the Holy Week.
Palm Sunday 29.03.2026, 17:30 at Bruder Klaus Church
Maundy Thursday 02.04.2026, 17:30 at Bruder Klaus Church
Good Friday 03.04.2026, 18:00 at Bruder Klaus Church
Easter Vigil 04.04.2026 at Heiliggeist Kirche – GERMAN
Easter Sunday 05.04.2026, 17:30 at Bruder Klaus Church
Mark your Calendars
“There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
10.05.2026 AGM after Mass
24.05.2026 Confirmation Mass with Bishop Felix
07.06.2026 First Holy Communion Mass
12.09.2026 Annual Hike and Picnic
From the Diocese of Basel
The link below will take you to the pastoral letter from Bishop Felix Gmür.
Hirtenbrief – Menschen der Hoffnung
Service Matters
“The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.”
Our community thrives because of the support of our volunteers. We are always delighted and grateful when we receive additional support. Some of the roles are described below. If you would like to volunteer and make a meaningful difference to our community, email us: info@esrccb.org.
Our Volunteer Needs:
Altar servers
Minister of the Word (Lectors)
Hospitality ministers
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Choir members
Council members – Adult Faith coordinator, Youth Group leader.
To our dedicated team of volunteers without whom our community would not be what it is today: “Your support is invaluable! Thank you.”
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