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Reflections by Petals for the Epiphany of the Lord

As we celebrate The Epiphany of the Lord, have we wondered what the word, “Epiphany” means? "Epiphany" means “manifestation’. We honour this moment in time when the Christ Child was made manifest to the world, and we mark the change in the liturgical calendar as the solemnity of Epiphany also marks the end of the Christmas season in the Roman [...]

By |2025-01-03T18:13:40+08:00January 3rd, 2025|Faith Formation|Comments Off on Reflections by Petals for the Epiphany of the Lord

They saw a star and they followed

The Gospels that recount the infancy narratives are the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Luke’s Gospel speaks of the events leading up to Jesus’ birth, where Mary and Joseph found no room in the inn. We are also told that an angel appeared to shepherds tending their flock to bring them the joyous tidings of Jesus’ birth. The shepherds then [...]

By |2025-01-03T23:03:35+08:00January 3rd, 2025|Faith Formation, Featured story|Comments Off on They saw a star and they followed

Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 1 Dec 2024

Encounter Advent Intercessory Prayer Invitation As we enter this holy season of Advent, we invite you to join us in a special time of intercessory prayer. This is a season to reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christ brings into our lives, and through intercessory prayer, we can bring the needs of others before [...]

By |2024-12-01T23:14:05+08:00December 1st, 2024|In Our Community|Comments Off on Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 1 Dec 2024

Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 24 Nov 2024

Encounter Advent Intercessory Prayer Invitation As we enter this holy season of Advent, we invite you to join us in a special time of intercessory prayer. This is a season to reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christ brings into our lives, and through intercessory prayer, we can bring the needs of others before [...]

By |2024-11-24T20:31:56+08:00November 24th, 2024|In Our Community|Comments Off on Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 24 Nov 2024

Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 17 Nov 2024

Encounter Advent Intercessory Prayer Invitation As we enter this holy season of Advent, we invite you to join us in a special time of intercessory prayer. This is a season to reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christ brings into our lives, and through intercessory prayer, we can bring the needs of others before [...]

By |2024-11-22T12:48:59+08:00November 17th, 2024|In Our Community|Comments Off on Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 17 Nov 2024

Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 10 Nov 2024

Encounter Praise and Worship Night 16 Nov 8 pm, Bethel Romans 12:11-17. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Advent Intercessory Prayer Invitation As we enter this holy season [...]

By |2024-11-24T15:28:17+08:00November 10th, 2024|In Our Community|Comments Off on Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 10 Nov 2024

The Communion of Saints

This year, at the meeting of the Ordinary Consistory of Cardinals, Pope Francis approved the canonisation of 15 people, including the millennial Blessed Carlo Acutis. On 20 October 2024, 14 of these were canonised as saints. They were: The Martyrs of Damascus, a group of 11 men who were executed in 1860 for refusing to renounce their Christian faith and [...]

By |2024-11-02T13:14:46+08:00November 2nd, 2024|Faith Formation, Featured story|Comments Off on The Communion of Saints

Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 3 Nov 2024

Encounter Advent Intercessory Prayer Invitation As we enter this holy season of Advent, we invite you to join us in a special time of intercessory prayer. This is a season to reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christ brings into our lives, and through intercessory prayer, we can bring the needs of others before [...]

By |2024-11-24T15:28:39+08:00November 2nd, 2024|In Our Community|Comments Off on Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 3 Nov 2024

Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 29 Sep 2024

Encounter Holy Hour – 4 October 2024 at Bethel 7pm October is the Month of the Rosary Let us gather as a community to ask our loving Mother for her intercession. Fridays in the month of October: 11, 18, 25 Oct 6.45pm Our Lady's Grotto Do note :There is NO rosary [...]

By |2024-09-30T16:49:52+08:00September 30th, 2024|In Our Community|Comments Off on Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 29 Sep 2024

Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 22 Sep 2024

Encounter Feast Day Triduum 25-27 Sep, 8pm Bethel Join us at Bethel, as we spend the 3 days leading up to St Michael's Feast Day in faith and prayer. Eucharistic Celebrations for the Triduum would be at 8pm, at Bethel. Do note: There will be NO 6.30am and 6pm Eucharistic Celebrations during the [...]

By |2024-09-27T07:42:09+08:00September 22nd, 2024|In Our Community|Comments Off on Check out the Latest Happenings In Our Community – 22 Sep 2024