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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

Our choir members and organist provide the musical support for our praise. Members of the community also participate in the mass as lay ministers: hospitality ministers, liturgical ministers, altar servers and Eucharistic ministers. Altar service is open to all children who have made their first communion.

Several times a year, a special children's mass is held. The mass includes younger and older child participation as choir members / musicians and lectors. All children are invited to participate by coming to practice 30 minutes before the mass.

The community youth group also plans and sponsors a special youth mass quarterly.

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 faith sharing group for the men of our community 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.

Choir

The choir sings at Mass every Sunday, reflecting the wide variety of musical traditions which is shown in the multi-national nature of our community. Every year the choir arranges a workshop at the Benedictine monastery at Mariastein, where we reflect on what we do, and practice for the major feasts of Christmas and Easter. New members are always welcome, and we also welcome instrumentalists to join and play with us, particularly guitarists and keyboard players. Above all, the choir is a friendly and talented group of people who enjoy singing and chose to add to the liturgy through music.

Adult Faith - Women In Faith

Every third Friday of the month from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm Goal: for women of our church Community to reflect on and share their faith in a social setting

Activities:

• Light dinner & snacks
• Opening prayer
• Different topics of faith
• Taizé songs
• Closing prayer

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.

Caring within our community

Do you know someone who is experiencing difficult times? We can offer support in the areas of:

• Prayer Chain (we pray for the intentions of those in/around our community)
• Home / hospital visits (especially for those who are homebound or in hospital)
• Meal support for emergency situations
• Child care support for emergency situations
• Support for helping to solve any other practical issue (let us know!)

Our community supports each other … we have already formed groups for:

• Women in Faith (monthly sharing group for all ages)
• Rosary Prayer Group (1st Sunday/month before Mass)
• Monthly coffee gathering (1st Wednesdays .. drop-in when you can!)
• Family Pairing to acquaint newcomers to Basel

And we are starting groups for:

• Mother / Toddler Play Group - Forming - Please let us know if you are interested
• Young Adult (21-35) Social Group - Forming - Please let us know if you are interested

If would like to volunteer and/or need some assistance, please send a note to info@esrccb.org and we will get back to you within a day.

Opportunities to help out in our community

• Altar Server - Children who have received First Communion Assists the priests in setup and during celebration of Mass
• Choir Member - Adults and children who like to sing or play an instrument. Rehearsals: 30 - 45 minutes before Mass
• Eucharistic Minister - People whom are confirmed. Assists community priests to offer the Body and Blood of Christ
• Word of God Teacher - Brings God's word to pre-school children through Bible stories and activities during the readings and homily
• Word of God Helper - Assists the Word of God teacher
• Hospitality Minister - Available 30 minutes before Mass to setup, welcome those entering church, hand out and collect books and bulletins
• Minister of the Word - People to proclaim the word of God
• Social - Helping in coffee socials, potluck dinners and picnics
• Religious Education Teacher - Helping to teach the children at the ISB