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The Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda (FCC-Gouda) & Surroundings is a community of believers with a vision of a world having one heart, one soul, compassionate in deeds and service, all united by the love of Jesus Christ. It is our mission to build a strong foundation, grow and enrich the worship life of the Filipino Community and fellow Christians.
The Episcopal retrospective visit of Monsignor Dr. Everard de Jong
By Jean-Pierre Niati, R.C. chaplain, Detention Center Rotterdam On Sunday July 7th 2019, the bishop Everard de Jong (diocese of Roermond) has visited the detention center of Rotterdam. Monsignor Dr. Everard de Jong, auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Roermond,...
Children’s Bible Corner: “Jesus teaching us how to Pray”
By Maria Lovella I. Modillas Every 4th Sunday of the month, FCC Gouda and Surroundings holds a Children’s Bible Corner. Its aim is to teach children the liturgy for that particular Sunday in words and activities they can understand. On this 17th Sunday in Ordinary...
FCC Gouda & Surroundings celebrate Family Fun Day
By Susan Horn-Perez The Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda and Surroundings held its annual Family Fun Day last June 29, 2019 at the Antonius Hall in Gouda. Its goal is to raise funds to support FCC Gouda activities. To captivate the beauty of summer, this year...
FCC Gouda and Surroundings’ Busy May Month Celebrations
By Susan Horn-Perez Sunday, May 26, 2019, the Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda and Surroundings held the first ever Flores de Mayo, Santacruzan and the Children’s Mass at the OLV Hemelvaartkerk in Gouda. Flores de Mayo (flowers of May) and Santacruzan...
FCC-Gouda Board delivers community report 2018-2019
By Susan Horn-Perez On March 24, 2019, the Board of the Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda (FCC-Gouda) and Surroundings headed by Amor van Os presented to the community a concise report for the year 2018 and the plans for 2019. Through this report, the FCC-Gouda...