NEWS & UPDATES
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.
Father Marcel’s Effective Communication Workshop
By Mary Lynn van DijkWith input from Amor, Irene, and Jane Last 27 November 2022, after our usual Fourth Sunday Mass, we gathered in the Sint Antoniuszaal to partake of warm drinks and snacks before the socio-cultural event started. Just like in previous years,...
The Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda and Surroundings holds Socio-Gathering Event
By Susan Horn The Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda and Surroundings held its annual Socio-Gathering Event last November 27, 2022 at the Antonius Zaal in Gouda. It was a night, themed as Gala Night, filled with sharing, fun, laughter, music and warmth. ...
Family Fun Day 2022 Mission Accomplished!
By Myra Colis The day started out early with the early birds meeting up at Reeuwijk from 10AM to secure the spot, set up the tent and place the FCC-Gouda banner to mark the meeting point within the beautiful surroundings of Reeuwijkse Houtwal. The day was filled with...
Celebrating the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary
By Susan Horn The Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda held its annual Flores de Mayo (flowers of May) and Santacruzan (holy cross) last May 22, 2022. Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan are typical devotional native celebrations of the Filipinos to Mama Mary...
How can I be a leader: A self-reflection
I was one of the 13 participants of Father Marcel ‘s Leadership training last April 30, 2022 at Gouda. He immediately mentioned that a Leader’s actions or role does not necessarily comes from official authority unlike that of a manager, the latter’s role comes...