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RK PAROCHIE VAN ONZE LIEVE VROUW KONINGIN VAN DE VREDE – AMSTERDAM MAANDAG TM ZATERDAG 13-17 UUR EN NATUURLIJK OP ZONDAG

The Vredeskerk (Our Lady Queen of Peace) is a catholic church. There are daily several possibilities to attend a divine service (Holy Mass 12.30 on weekdays; at Sunday: 9.30 Familymass (not every week; see “vieringen”,and 11.00 Highmass)

The church is opened every afternoon to burn a candle, to pray, to meditate, just to sit, or to make a chat with one of the volunteers.

The Vredeskerk is situated at a square at the edge of the neighbourhood 'De Pijp'. It's close to Ceintuurbaan en the Albert Cuyp market. (Van Hilligaertstraat/Pijnackerstraat), opposite the Okura Hotel.

Holy Mass in english

1st sunday Tagalog (Phillipine language) Mass time: 16:00h

2nd, 4th en 5th sunday English Mass time: 14:00h

3rd sunday Tagalog Mass time: 14:00h

Rosary (click)

Every Saturday, 13.30 hours. In May and October after 12.30 Mass.
Divine office is said in our church on a daily basis by the pastor and others. One can attend the morning prayers at 7.30 hours and the evening prayers at 17.30 hours. This prayers last about half an hour.

Holy Adoration

Every Friday from 13.00 – 18.00 hours
The Host is the consecrated wafer, contained in a ‘monstrance’, a golden casket. This is placed on the altar, above the tabernacle (the box with the consecrated wafers in chalices).
According to the teachings, the Host is the body of Christ, in the shape of bread. Christ ‘gave’ himself to the people during the Last Supper. He broke the loaf and distributed it to his friends (the apostles) saying: ‘this is my body that will be broken for you.’ After that the wine ‘this is my blood’. Display or Adoration is the Monstrance standing there.

Holy Baptism (children)

Children are baptized preferably during one of the Celebrations of the Eucharist in the weekend. This happens three times a year. Every baptismal ceremony is preceded by two preparatory discussion evenings for the parents of the children receiving baptism. This is led by the Working Group Baptism of Children. Notice to pastor Valkering.

First Holy Communion

If they feel ready for it, children frequenting the family Mass can receive the First Holy Communion in an extra festive celebration.

Holy Baptism (adults) and Holy Confirmation

The Holy Baptism is administered to adults on Easter Saturday Evening. The Holy Confirmation is administered to people aged 16 and over, in the period after Easter, by the bishop or his representative. Preparation on both sacraments takes place through some preparatory rites and during a short course starting in November annually.

Marriages and marriage jubilees

Please contact pastor Valkering.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession)

On Friday : consultations from 14.00-16.30
Confessions by appointment with pastor Valkering.

Communion for the sick

If people can’t come to church anymore, they can receive the Communion at home. Please contact pastor Valkering.

Holy Unction

Every year the last rites are administered on one of the Sundays of the Lent, during Mass.
This is meant for people who are seriously ill, who are to undergo a major operation and old people who are clearly weakening. Of course administration is also possible at home or in hospital. Please contact the pastor.

Funeral service

This takes place preferably from the church at 12.30, the time of the daily Eucharist. Please contact the pastor as soon as possible after a decease.