The VESCC Web Log http://www.vescc.org Vienna English Speaking Catholic Community Fri, 04 May 2012 12:29:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 May 2012 Calendar http://www.vescc.org/2012/04/may-2012-calendar/ http://www.vescc.org/2012/04/may-2012-calendar/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:42:10 +0000 Patti http://www.vescc.org/?p=1205 Sun. May 6: 10:00 a.m. 5th Sunday of Easter

First Holy Communion

 
Thurs. May 10: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sat. May 12: Overnight Confirmation Retreat
 
Sun. May 13: 10:00 a.m. 6th Sunday of Easter (Mother’s Day)

COUNCIL ELECTIONS

 
Thurs. May 17: 12:30 p.m. The Ascension of the Lord

Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)

 
Sun. May 20: 10:00 a.m. 7th Sunday of Easter

Confirmation

 
Thurs. May 24: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sun. May 27: 10:00 a.m. Pentecost Sunday
 
Mon. May 28: 12:30 p.m. Pentecost Monday, Mass at Christ Hope (VIC)
 
Thurs. May 31: 12:30 p.m. The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin

Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)

 

Feast Days
Thurs. May 3: St. Philip and St. James – Apostles
Mon. May 14: St. Matthias – Apostle
Thurs. May 31: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

]]> http://www.vescc.org/2012/04/may-2012-calendar/feed/ 0 Pictures from Holy Thursday http://www.vescc.org/2012/04/pictures-from-holy-thursday/ http://www.vescc.org/2012/04/pictures-from-holy-thursday/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:48:54 +0000 admin http://www.vescc.org/?p=1186 A procession precedes the Holy Thursday at St. Jabob's Church in Vienna's 19th district. A modified "washing of the feet" featured the children of the VESCC community. The St. Jakob's Church in Vienna's 19th district is the venue for the VESCC's Lenten celebrations in 2012. ]]> http://www.vescc.org/2012/04/pictures-from-holy-thursday/feed/ 0 Holy Week, April 5 – 8, 2012 http://www.vescc.org/2012/03/holy-week-april-5-8-2012/ http://www.vescc.org/2012/03/holy-week-april-5-8-2012/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:08:42 +0000 Patti http://www.vescc.org/?p=1145 Holy Thursday
Date: April 5, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Place: St. Jakobs Kirche, Heiligenstadt, 19th District

Good Friday
Date: April 6, 2012
Time: 12:30 pm – Midday Ecumenical Service
Place: Christ Church

Good Friday
Date: April 6, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Place: St. Jakobs Kirche, Heiligenstadt, 19th District

Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil
Date: April 7, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass
Place: St. Jakobs Kirche, Heiligenstadt, 19th District

Easter Sunday
Date: April 8, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. High Mass
Place: St. Francis of Assisi Church

]]> http://www.vescc.org/2012/03/holy-week-april-5-8-2012/feed/ 0 Directions to St. Jakobs Kirche, Heiligenstadt and Christ Church http://www.vescc.org/2012/03/directions-to-st-jakobs-kirche-heiligenstadt/ http://www.vescc.org/2012/03/directions-to-st-jakobs-kirche-heiligenstadt/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:07:08 +0000 Patti http://www.vescc.org/?p=1148 St. Jakobs Kirche, Heiligenstadt
Heilingenstädter Pfarrplatz 3
1190 Wien

How to get there

U4
Take the U4 to Heiligenstadt Station and then Bus 38A (direction Kahlenberg or Wagenwiese) to Fernsprechamt Heiligenstadt (the 4th bus stop). Get off and walk in the direction of the bus and turn right at Pfarrwirt. It is a 4 minute walk from the bus stop. Please see Bus38AKahlenberg

U6
Take the U6 to Spittelau and change to U4 to Heiligenstadt; then take Bus 38A (direction Kahlenberg or Wagenwiese) to Fernsprechamt Heiligenstadt (4th bus stop). From there it is a 4 minute walk to the St. Jakobs. Please see Bus38AKahlenberg

Tram D
Take Tram D (direction Nußdorf or Beethovengang) to Grinzinger Strasse and either walk to St. Jakobs (a 10 minute walk – please see TramD) or take Bus 38A (direction Kahlenberg or Wagenwiese).Please see Bus38AKahlenberg

Tram 38
Take Tram 38 (from Schottentor) to Grinzing (last stop) and take Bus 38A (direction Heiligenstadt S+U) to Fernsprechamt Heiligenstadt (4th stop). Get off and walk in the opposite direction of bus, and take right turn at Pfarrwirt. It is a 4 minute walk to St. Jakobs. Please see Bus38A Heiligenstadt

Directions to Christ Church

Christ Church
Jauresgasse 17-19
1030 Wien

It is located next to the British Embassy at Vienna’s third district around the corner of Jaurèsgasse and Salesianergasse.

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11:15 a.m. Whole Community Catechesis

 
Thurs. April 5: 18:30 p.m. Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lord’s Supper)

Mass at St. Jakobs Kirche, Heiligenstadt (19th District)

 
Fri. April 6: 18:30 p.m. Good Friday (celebration of the Lord’s Passion)

Mass at St. Jakobs Kirche, Heiligenstadt (19th District)

 
Sat. April 7: 19:30 p.m. Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil)

Mass at St. Jakobs Kirche, Heiligenstadt (19th District)

 
Sun. April 8: 10:00 a.m. Easter Sunday
 
Thurs. April 12: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sun. April 15: 10:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Sunday
 
Thurs. April 19: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sun. April 22: 10:00 a.m. 3rd Sunday of Easter
 
Thurs. April 26: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sun. April 29: 10:00 a.m. 4th Sunday of Easter

First Communion Rehearsal (with parents)
Catechesis for Confirmation Class

 

]]> http://www.vescc.org/2012/03/april-2012-calendar/feed/ 0 16th Annual Way of the Cross on Saturday, March 31, 2012 http://www.vescc.org/2012/03/16th-annual-way-of-the-cross-on-saturday-march-31-2012/ http://www.vescc.org/2012/03/16th-annual-way-of-the-cross-on-saturday-march-31-2012/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:12:24 +0000 Patti http://www.vescc.org/?p=1121 As in previous years, members of VESCC Community will make the Way of the Cross by visiting 14 historical and beautiful churches in the centre of Vienna. Each church representes a Station of the Cross where prayers will be said. A short explanation on the history of each church will be given. We shall end the Annual Way of the Cross with a mass.

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Duration: 9:15 am – 3:30 pm (estimated completion time)
Meeting point: Ruprechtkirche (the oldest church in Vienna), near Schwedenplatz at 9:15 am.

Children are most welcome! Come join us!

by Tony Casas Zamora

16th VESCC Way of the Cross: At the Minoritenkirche

 

by Tony Casas Zamora

16th VESCC Way of the Cross: At the Minoritenkirche

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11:15 a.m. All Sacraments Parents Meeting

 
Thurs. March 8: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sun. March 11: 10:00 a.m. 3rd Sunday of Lent

11:15 a.m. Whole Community Catechesis

 
Thurs. March 15: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sun. March 18: 10:00 a.m. 4th Sunday of Lent

11:15 a.m. Whole Community Catechesis

 
Mon. March 19: 12:30 p.m. St. Joseph (Mass at VIC)
 
Thurs. March 22: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sun. March 25: 10:00 a.m. 5th Sunday of Lent

11:15 a.m. Whole Community Catechesis

 
Mon. March 26: 12:30 p.m. The Annunciation of the Lord (Mass at VIC)
 
Thurs. March 29: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sat. March 31: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Annual Way of the Cross around Vienna

Feast Days
Sat. March 17: St. Patrick, Bishop, Missionary
Mon. March 19: St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin
Mon. March 26: The Annunciation of the Lord

]]> http://www.vescc.org/2012/03/march-2012-calendar/feed/ 0 February 2012 Calendar http://www.vescc.org/2012/01/february-2012-calendar/ http://www.vescc.org/2012/01/february-2012-calendar/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:06:39 +0000 Patti http://www.vescc.org/?p=1062 Thurs. February 2: 12:30 p.m. The Presentation of the Lord

Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)

 
Sun. February 5:      10:00 a.m. 5th Sunday of the Year

11:15 a.m. Catechists & parents meeting

 
Thurs. February 9:  12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sun. February 12:    10:00 a.m. 6th Sunday of the Year

11:15 a.m. Whole Community Catechesis
Caritas Sunday – East Europe

 
Thurs. February 16: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sun. February 19:     10:00 a.m. 7th Sunday of the Year
 
Wed. February 22:    12:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday

Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)

 
Wed. February 22: 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday

St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mexikoplatz

 
Thurs. February 23: 12:30 p.m. Mass at Christ, Hope (VIC)
 
Sun. February 26:    10:00 a.m. 1st Sunday of Lent

11:15 a.m. Whole Community Catechesis

 
Feast Days
Thurs. February 2: The Presentation of the Lord
Wed. Februray 24: St. Matthew, Apostle

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