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Synod 2021-23: The Church wants to hear from you!

Pope Francis has issued a worldwide invitation to all the faithful to help prepare the 2023 Synod of Bishops. The English-speaking Catholic Community of Luxembourg is contributing to this process, starting with a consultation of you – the people who make up our community.

This consultation invites you to answer some questions about the Church today. It is for people who go to church regularly, occasionally or not at all.

Paper versions of the consultation will be distributed at Mass but we would very much prefer if you respond online. Contributions on paper can be returned to a box by the altar rail at Mass.

All questions are optional and all answers are anonymous. Please submit your contribution by March 2nd (Ash Wednesday).

Thank you for sharing your experience of the Church!

Your Synodal Steering Group: Caren Baviera, John Coughlan, Francesco Spreafico

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UPDATED COVID REGULATIONS FOR CHURCH SERVICES!

Here are the latest updates from the Diocese as of 11th March 2022

 Removal of anti-Covid protection measures in the ecclesial context

 With the entry into force of the new anti-covid legal provisions this weekend, all the protective measures taken so far concerning religious services and catechesis become null and void.

 In accordance with the general call for caution at gatherings in the future, the Diocesan Administration nevertheless asks, out of consideration for all participants, to respect the following rules during religious services:

 1. It is up to each attendee to decide whether they wish to continue wearing the mask during the church service or not.

 2. During the distribution of communion, the minister of communion will continue to wear the mask and sanitize his hands.

 3. Communion in the mouth is allowed again.  However, persons who wish to receive communion in the mouth present themselves before the minister of communion at the end of the communion procession.

 4. Communion in the chalice for the faithful (eg Holy Thursday) is not permitted.

 5. The provision of holy water is permitted again.  The use of holy water in the church or in the cemetery is left to the free choice of the faithful.

 6. The Archbishop lifts the dispensation from the Sunday precept.

 7. With regard to catechesis, the parishes are free to maintain or not the wearing of the mask, taking into account the conditions of the place.

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One final push for Eva Marija

Eva Marija needs your votes on Thursday night to qualify for Saturdays’ final. Luxembourg cannot vote for her, but if you have family or friends living abroad their votes will be much appreciated.

Go Eva Marija!

Please see below how to vote for Eva Marija in the 2nd semi-final on Thursday, 14th May:

* Watch the live broadcast at 21:00 (CEST) on TV or on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@EurovisionSongContest
* When voting opens, you can vote:
* through the official Eurovision app,
* by SMS,
* by phone call, or
* on the website esc.vote
* You can cast a maximum of 10 votes with one credit card.
* If you are in Luxembourg, you cannot vote for Eva.
* Voting is usually open during the performances and for a short time after the last song.
* In the 2nd semi-final, you can vote if you are in one of the participating countries.
* Countries not participating in Eurovision (including Slovenia and Ireland) can still vote through https://vote.eurovision.com/ or the Eurovision app as “Rest of the World” and voting is open throughout the entire day of the semi-final.

The participating countries in the 2nd semi-final are:

1. Bulgaria
2. Azerbaijan
3. Romania
4. Luxembourg
5. Czech Republic
6. Armenia
7. Switzerland
8. Cyprus
9. Latvia
10. Denmark
11. Australia
12. Ukraine
13. Albania
14. Malta
15. Norway

In addition, Austria, France and the United Kingdom will also perform and vote in the show, even though they are already directly qualified for the grand final.

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Vigil for Ascension Thursday


Vigil for Ascension Thursday will be held in French language Wednesday, 13th May at 18:00 at St Alphonse Garden Chapel. Please note no 18:15 English celebration.

We will celebrate the Mass of the Ascension in The International English-speaking Catholic Community next weekend, 16th and 17th May.

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Livestream: 6th Sunday of Easter – 10th May 2026, 11:00.

Welcome to the International English-speaking Catholic Community and to our celebration of the 6th Sunday of Easter in the beautiful church of St Pie X in Belair, Luxembourg. The Mass will be live-streamed via Facebook/YouTube – please click on the link below.  http://www.facebook.com/stalphonseluxembourg/live for facebook users or https://youtube.com/@int.eng.cath.com.luxembourg

Please join in with the liturgy and hymns by downloading the leaflets below.

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