Encounter
Chrism Mass 2024
28 March 2024
Thursday, 10.30am
The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Week Schedule
28 March – 31 March
28 March, Maundy Thursday
– 9pm EC | Adoration after EC till midnight
29 March, Good Friday
– 7.30am Lauds + 8am Service (English) | 10am Service (Mandarin) | 3pm Service (English)
30 March, Easter Vigil
– 7.30pm EC
Note: Easter Vigil will be 6 hours long
31 March, Easter Sunday
– Usual Sunday EC Timings
30 March, Easter Vigil
7.30pm
Please Note: Easter Vigil will be 6 hours long
Holy Hour
Friday, 5 April
7pm
Bethel
All are Welcome!
Formation
New Process of the RCIA
We hope you will begin to ask your relatives or friends or colleagues to consider finding out more about Jesus Christ.
The new process will begin on 13th June 2024.
Should your friends agree now to join, please give their names to the parish admn office.
Ginosko
for pre-RCIA enquirers
Invite a friend who is not a Catholic to have a short journey to discover about Jesus Christ. This is a pre-RCIA journey. The person will not be obliged to join the RCIA.
For more information, please email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg.
Catechism Class 2024
We invite Parents with Children
who were born in 2017 to register for
Catechism Level 1.
Register from 1 Oct 2023 onwards.
Email: csm.admin@catholic.org.sg
CSM Disciples Pathway
For CSM Parishioners Only
Register:
http://tinyurl.com/CSMDisciplesPathway2022
We may have on our own gone for several courses and retreats offered in the parish and in the Archdiocese. Do you know where all this is leading to? Would you like to take a pathway of faith and life?
If you are interested, please register to find out more.
Community
Infant Baptism
31 Mar 2024
Sunday, 3.30pm
Bethel
As one community, we pray for all 12 little infants and children as well as our 16 elects, candidates and confirmands as we prepare to welcome them all into our beloved family of God and CSM family.
“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
16 elects, candidates
& confirmands
Holy Land Collection – “Pro Terra Sancta”
@ Holy Thursday Eucharistic Celebration
The Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land is tasked by the Church with the maintenance of the biblical and holy shrines for pilgrims and the local Christian communities, and with providing social, education, medical and pastoral care among the peoples of the Holy Land who are in need.
This year’s appeal is even more urgent in the light of the tragic events that have devastated the lives of many in Gaza and the rest of the Holy Land, Christians and non Christians alike. For this reason, and in union with the universal church, please give generously to this Collection, and to make special prayers and petitions during this year’s Holy Week for peace in the Holy Land.
In Singapore, the Holy Land Collection is made at all Eucharistic Celebrations on Holy Thursday.
WILLS & LASTING
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Tues, 16 April
8pm – 9.30pm
St Michael Room, Level 2
Register: tinyurl.com/CSMLastingPowerofAttorney
There is NO
Seniors’ Fun Gathering in March
due to Holy Week.
Line Dance
(for Seniors and Beginners Only)
Fridays 9.30 – 11.00am
Venue: St John Vianney
Teacher: Daisy Teo
There will be no line dancing on Good Friday.
Check out the latest photos
on CSM Flickr Albums
Browse our selection of library books at CSM
with our NEW CSM Library App!
Here’s how to Get Started!
Step 1: Download the App –
Bookshelf-Your Virtual Library
(Available on both App Store and Google Play)
Step 2: Click on the link below
https://bookshelf.app.link/n176mH0sVzb
Step 3: Click to Explore the CSM Shared Shelf of over 700 books
Step 4: Interested to borrow a book?
Send an email to csmtrove@gmail.com
or come meet us at our mobile CSM Library
(by the religious stall) on Sundays after 9.30am EC.
Get your CSM T-shirts
CSM t-shirts are available at our Religious Stall.
Opening Hours on Sundays only.
8.45am to 9.30am; 10.45am to 11.30am
Each t-shirt costs $34 only.
Breakfast
@ St Michael’s Patio
Sundays after 9.30am EC
The word, “Xenizo” means “To be received hospitably as an honoured guest,” and that is the name our hospitality ministry has taken. Come and partake of breakfast made with loving hands, at St. Michael’s Patio every Sunday after the 9.30am Eucharistic Celebration. Mingle, fellowship, make a new friend, chat, welcome someone new.
Driving to Church?
If you are attending the Eucharistic Celebration and are driving, we urge you to turn into St. Francis Road and then turn left into Jalan Semerbak and then enter the Church. This is to facilitate a better traffic flow.
Elisha’s Spring
Mondays to Sundays
7am to 7pm
Monthly Prayers for the Departed
Every 3rd Sunday of the month
11.30am
Venue: Elisha’s Spring
Dear Brothers and Sisters
Our Parish electricity bill is more than $5,000 every month. In the long run this is not sustainable.
We seek your understanding and cooperation to switch on the lights when you arrive and switch them off when you leave so that we can save on these expenses.
Thank you for your assistance.
Adoration Room
Mondays to Sundays
7am to 9.30pm
Our Adoration Room is now open daily from 7am to 9.30pm.
Ministry Recruitment
Intercessory Prayer Group
Recruitment
“Intercession is a Prayer of petition which leads us to pray as Jesus did” CCC2634
The Intercessory Prayer group is looking for members to come together to experience the power of collective prayer! We come to pray for others, extending God’s love, mercy and compassion for those who seek comfort, healing and joys before the throne of Grace.
In this season of Advent, what better way to give and show your love for God’s people.
Come join the Intercessory Prayer Group!
Audiovisual (AV) Ministry
JOIN US to create inspiring worship experiences!
Contact our Parish Office.
Comms Ministry And You!
Have you felt the stirring in your heart to bring the Good News to all through your creativity?
From photography to digital art, canva posters to Instagram reels, multimedia videos to podcasts, reflections to reviews, we need you! Come talk to us.
Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Join us as Wardens
When we extend hospitality to others, we’re not trying to impress people, we’re trying to reflect God to them. As we serve our Lord, we may meet someone who really needs a friend…and we can fill that need. Maybe we can make an eternal difference in the person’s life, just because we choose to be friendly and helpful.
We are Recruiting Catechists
Calling all Parents who have young children and those who are endowed in the teaching charism to come forward and serve the Lord.
We are in need of
Trained Special Needs Catechists
Pope Francis has called the Catholic Church to be a welcoming Church. As we welcome our students into our religious education classes, it’s important that we see each one as a child of God with special talents and special gifts; remember that you are seeing the face of Jesus. Teaching religious education is a splendid opportunity to share your love of God and the Catholic Church with your students.
Recruitment of Musicians
Ephrem Music Ministry
Calling all musicians with a willing heart to serve to come forward to join Ephrem Music Ministry.
Lectors Recruitment
Ministry of Lectors is recruiting new members to proclaim the Word of God. If you have a willing heart and a desire to serve the Lord, come join us to be instruments of God and proclaim your faith through HIS Word.
Recruitment
Ministry of Comfort
The Ministry of Comfort brings the Eucharist to the homebound.
Interested to learn more about this ministry and how you can help, Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Recruitment
csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Outreach
Outreach to the Poor
Be the Angel
Bringing the joy of Christmas to the residents!
Check out the photos. Click Here.
Around Our Archdiocese
Intercessory Prayers 2024
by Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
Join us to pray for God’s guidance as we discern a 10-year pastoral plan for the Archdiocese.
St Joseph’s Church (Victoria Street) | 9 Apr 2024
Church of the Holy Cross | 3 May 2024
Church of the Holy Trinity | 12 July 2024
St Anne’s Church | 8 August 2024
Church of our Lady Star of the Sea | 6 September 2024
Building Trust
4 May 2024
Saturday, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Agape Village
Through conversations and interactive group activities, participants will develop a shared understanding of trust and take personal responsibility for how they can develop deeper levels of trust at an inter-personal level as well as at a group level.
$100 per pax inclusive GST and lunch.
To register or find out more for the training course, go to www.catholicleader.sg
At the Feet of the Good Shepherd Retreat (FGS)
27-28 April OR 29-30 June 2024
St Francis Xavier Retreat Centre (Punggol)
As leaders, we may be so used to tending to those under our care that we may not look into our own spiritual and emotional well-being. Might we have any childhood trauma or past hurt that continues to affect our behaviour today and result in wounding those we lead?
The Catholic Leadership Centre is pleased to present a 2-day 1-night (2D1N) weekend stay-in retreat locally. You will spend time with Jesus in personal prayer, contemplating the Word of God. You will be guided for your Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will also meet with a Spiritual Director one-to-one to guide you in your personal prayer.
27 – 28 April 2024 OR 29 – 30 June 2024 at St Francis Xavier Retreat Centre in Punggol.
$300 per pax inclusive GST, meals and accommodation.
To register or find out more for the training course, go to www.catholicleader.sg
Born to Live Freely
10 April 2024
Wednesday, 3-5pm
Verbum Missionaries’ House
Join us as we explore the meaning of life through live music, mime and faith testimonies.
Where: Verbum Dei Missionaries’ House, 4 Sommerville Road Singapore 358228.
For any enquiries, please email us at verbumdeispore@yahoo.com.sg
Charities Week 2024
This Lent, join Caritas Singapore’s annual Charities Week campaign and journey with the Lord by walking with our Brothers and Sisters in need. Cardinal William Goh’s message this Charities Week urges us to make deliberate choices in supporting those in need through generous donations. You may read his full message here.
Your contributions will go a long way in supporting essential programmes and services offered by the Caritas Singapore Family. These cater to the needs of the underprivileged and marginalised groups in Singapore, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, migrants, youth-at-risk, lower-income families, and more.
Thank you for your generous donations and may God bless you all abundantly.
Donations above $10 are eligible for 250% tax deduction.
2024 NEW WINE Conference
find out more at
www.bit.ly/NEWWINE2024
| Theme: | The Welcome – Unlocking Heartfelt Hospitality in your Parish |
| Date & Time: | 12 Apr (Fri), 7.30pm to 9.30pm |
| 13 Apr (Sat), 9.30am to 4.00pm | |
| Venue: | SFX Seminary Building @ 618 Upper Bukit Timah Singapore 678214 |
| Conference Fee*: | $28 – Individual |
| (*Inclusive of GST) | $88 – Group of 4 |
Some of the topics that will be covered include:
- The Welcoming Parish – How can our parish community be known for our radical and generous hospitality?
- Sacramental Hospitality – How can we be more intentional in practising the art of hospitality in our sacramental environments?
- Mental Health Matters – How do we serve and respond to mentally vulnerable people who we come across in the parish, or who come and seek help and support from the parish?
Marriage Preparation Course
CANA 55 Waterloo St,
S. 187954
ACMI Skills Development
Courses for Migrants
Registrations for Mar-May 2024 Weekday courses are open! Pick up skills such as English, Cooking and Baking! Courses are held at Agape Village.
For more information, visit rebrand.ly/sdweekday24 or scan the QR code in the image above for more details! Registration closes on 25 Feb.
For any enquiries, please email sd.acmi@catholic.org.sg or call 6801 7444 (Mon to Fri).
Easter Reflection Booklet
Download here
Holy Week Retreat
28-31 March 2024
LaSalle House
Angelico Art Award 2024
Ephesians 6:
Armour of God Retreat (EPH6)
6 – 7 April 2024
Lead Like Jesus (LLJ)
13 & 20 Apr 2024
9am – 5.30pm
Agape Village
Marriage Encounter Weekend
5 to 7 Apr 2024
Special Retreat Package
Mondays to Thursdays
for Catholic parents
A great resource for parents preparing for their children’s baptism as well as parents of children attending catechism classes.
- Our website at https://catholicparents.
online/ - Free downloadable handbooks at https://catholicparents.
online/handbooks/ for Catholic parents to read, reflect, and share with their spouse and other parents within their own cell groups. - Our locally produced YouTube video and audio Podcast channels for Catholic parents. Instructional episodes are vetted by Fr David Garcia, OP to ensure there are no theological errors. Modules include
Foundations of Catholic Parenting
Bonding with Our Children
Sexuality Education
Managing Social Media and screen time
Forming our children in the faith and virtues, and more to come.
The Catholic Hub
Watch the video to learn more about the Catholic Hub
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3ygFCIpiIdTlY4IMd4H2aM5GvO3N9c7/view?usp=share_link
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Our Archdiocese has been working to build a more vibrant, evangelising and missionary Church. In sharing the Good News, we are bringing the hope and love of Christ to vast numbers of people.
Within our Church today, however, there are currently no premises large enough for our organisations and communities to hold their activities on a large scale. After much study, we concluded that the Church’s largest freehold site at 49 Upper Thomson Road could optimally be used to house major Archdiocesan organisations, a convention centre with overnight retreat facilities, a home for senior clergy – and more – for the long-term needs of the Church.
Beyond physical infrastructure, such a Catholic Hub can bring about a greater depth of communion. The facilities and organisations located there will enable collaboration for a more effective witnessing of the Gospel to the people of Singapore and reap economies of scale.
Read more…https://www.catholicfoundation.sg/the-catholic-hub/
CPS Lunchtime Talk
What Matters Most?
Catholic social teaching is based on the belief that God has a plan for creation, a plan to build his kingdom of peace, love and justice. The teaching touches upon many different aspects of life; from how we think of those who are homeless to how we deal with money, how we consume the rights of the workers and the dignity of work.
Join Rev Fr David Garcia as he introduces the Church’s social teachings and helps us understand our own dignity as human individuals made in the image of God.
Dates: 18 & 25 Mar, 1 & 8 April 2024 (Mondays)
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Venue: Cecil Building, 137 Cecil Street, #04-01, Singapore 069537
Register: https://tinyurl.com/
Catholic Family Life: Volunteer Recruitment
(Administrative and Reception Support at Counselling Centre)
A Heart to Serve – Catholic Family Life (CFL) is calling out for volunteers!
If you have a desire/calling to make a difference and contribute your God-given gifts and talents. Join CFL in volunteering your time by empowering, enriching the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters. “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa
Get in touch with Catholic Family Life to find out more, contact us at 64880278 or email michelle@catholicfamilylife.sg. If you are interested to volunteer with us, do fill up the volunteer form: https://bit.ly/CFL-volunteer-form and we will get in touch with you.
UGAT-ACMI Free Counseling Services
UGAT’s SGot Kita, Kabayan Helpline are available for (Filipino) migrants in Singapore.
SGot Kita, Kabayan is a designated free online helpline developed specifically for migrants in Singapore.
UGAT has counsellors who speak various languages and dialects in the Philippines, such as Tagalog, Cebuano, Bicolano, Bisaya, and Hiligaynon, for those clients who are more comfortable sharing in their own language.
The helpline service is open on Monday – Sunday, 9pm – 12am.
Counselling and Psychological Services
By Clarity Singapore
Learn more: https://www.clarity-singapore.org
Para-Counselling Service
By Catholic Family Life
Need someone to journey with you through the stages and challenges of life? Trained Para-Counsellors are available via Zoom.
Please call 66318963 (Mon – Fri 12pm to 4pm)
Email paracounselling-info@familylife.sg or
Visit https://cpc.familylife.sg/ to book your session.
