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 [...]
This Week In Our Community Bring your own candles Presentation of the Lord Tuesday, 2 February 2021 There will be blessing of candles at the 6.30am and 6pm Eucharistic Celebrations. Please bring your own candle for the blessing. Infant Baptism Preparation Team We are looking for parishioners who will be helping us to prepare couples [...]
Mid-1950s: The need for a parish At this time, it's clear that a parish was needed: there was no place of worship for Catholics between town and Paya Lebar. And the new estates of Jalan Bahagia and Whampoa were in the pipeline. A proposal was put forth by Fr Philip Meissonier from the Cathedral and Mgsr Noel Goh, the parish [...]
Have You Invited Your Friend or Colleague to Discover About Jesus? RCIA Journey 2021, held Thursdays at 8pm: There is still a possibility of bringing your friend or colleague to discover about Jesus. Do you know of others who are wondering what is the purpose of life? Or what are one's identity based on? Share Our Own Faith Story Giving [...]
This Week In Our Community Saturday Evening Eucharist As the response has been minimal these past few months, the last Saturday Eucharist at 7.00pm will be on 30th January 2021. As of February, we will have only the 4.00pm and 5.30pm on Saturdays. Evening Brew Date: 29 Jan, Friday Time: 8pm Register: tinyurl.com/EveningBrew29Jan What better [...]
The year is 1961, exactly 60 years ago. The area that is St Michael's is one huge swamp, extending beyond what's now the CTE. Kampongs, mud tracks and clucking chickens are a common sight. Families sit around radios, not TVs, listening to The Beatles and Elvis. Street lighting is non-existent and Serangoon Road is still a dual carriageway. Where St [...]
This Week In Our Community Mass Booking Etiquette As sisters and brothers in Christ of our beloved parish, let us act in kindness and consideration towards one another other when making bookings for Eucharistic celebrations. 1 system: Register only with mycatholic.sg Mass booking is only required on myCatholic.Sg. There is no need to register with the parish [...]
Wondering how to share in the next small group community session? Giving our personal testimony is a way to share the gospel with others by sharing our personal encounters of how God our Father has saved us and changed our lives. Prior to sharing my testimony to our parish community, I was anxious of how my testimony would be received [...]
Eucharistic Celebration every Sunday at 11am, Making the Psalms Your Prayer Book, Share Your Story, Talk About Mental Wellness, Prayer Binds the Community Together, Share Your Story, Staying Connected with One Another, Seniors Club, - Check out what is happening this week at CSM and more, around the Archdiocese!
