"This feeling that I had that I feel like I don't belong; that I look different from other people. Was I really supposed to be here?" Watch and listen as Niel Stakes reflects during this year's Feast Day Triduum on how he has changed and now sees God's purpose for him. https://youtu.be/1wtCuxUMZMI
We all know that playing to our individual strengths enables us to be confident, and that each of us has our own differing strengths. However, all of us have one strength in common, our biggest strength is our Lord. As quoted from the Gospel of Matthew 19:26, “With God all things are possible.” This tells us that in order to [...]
Anointing of the Sick can be requested before you go to the hospital for surgery or for some procedure that would require you to stay in the hospital. You do not need to be in the hospital to call a priest for anointing. Contact the Parish Admin Office for more information. Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
When should we begin to prepare for baptism? It is never too early. During the pregnancy, families should submit their interest in the Infant Baptism Preparation Programme via https://forms.gle/aN3bubGdyNRvc4YQ8 Visit Infant Baptism Page
Losing a Loved One We would like to offer our sincere condolences and assistance in the event of the death of your loved one. To book the funeral wake rooms, arrange the funeral service and to enquire on the availability of our priests, please contact the Parish Admin Office at 62919272 or Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg. The booking is available for Church of [...]
Those who desire to enter into the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony will have to book their wedding dates one year in advance. The booking will be confirmed only when the necessary documents are signed. Enquire at the Parish Admin Office. Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Soon after completing the Church, Fr Lee asked the Archbishop to be free of the responsibilities of being a parish priest. He wanted to set up a spirituality and retreat centre and the Archbishop gives him the green light to start St Francis Xavier Minor Seminary. On September 14, 1997, Fr Michael Arro arrived at St Michael's. "I was sent [...]
On July 7, 1991, the parishioners of the Church of St. Michael attended the Eucharistic Celebration in the old church building for the last time. In the last week of July 1991, it was demolished to make way for the new building. The current building of the Church of St. Michael officially opened on 2 May 1994, after renovation works [...]
A Time To Break Down A Time To Build Up WHY REBUILD THE CHURCH? The old church was built on swampy ground in 1961 and rested on a pile foundation of bakau wood. Over the years, as a result of soil settlement, the poor quality foundation caused the church to sink gradually. Severe cracks started to appear on the floor [...]
Purchased in 1961 by the late Archbishop Olcemendy, the site of the Church of St. Michael then comprised an old two-storey bungalow with an outhouse and a number of rooms independent of the main house. The bungalow served as a place of worship on the ground floor with the priests' quarters located on the first floor. Sunday and weekday masses [...]
