After the successful launching of the Children Bible Corner (CBC) last month, the Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda (FCC-Gouda) and Surroundings commenced the blessings of couples last February 24, 2019. For starters, the community leaders aim to have the Couples’ Blessing ceremony every year in the month of February. The primary purpose of having Couples’ Blessings is to ask God’s strengthening of relationships, marriages, and parenting in each family belonging to the community.
Meanwhile, the CBC continues with Maryjane Streefland-Osigan and Lovella van der Weiden-Modillas leading the children’s activities of the day and assisted by Lennart van der Weiden. In line with the Sunday’s gospel sharing and homily, the children also get to learn more about God’s love and forgiveness.
Furthermore, Fr. Marcel also prayed over for the sick members of the community. He called the people who are or have members of their families who are sick and anointed them with oil. Let us all include sick members of our community in our prayers.