The term, "Sea Change" can be traced etymologically to its first use in 1610, when William Shakespeare wrote and produced the play, The Tempest: “Full fathom five thy father lies; Of his bones are coral made; Those are pearls that were his eyes: Nothing of him that doth fade/ But doth suffer a sea-change/ Into something rich and strange. Sea-nymphs [...]
What do we know about Lent, and why do we celebrate it in the first place? HISTORY Since the earliest times of the Church, there is evidence of some kind of Lenten preparation for Easter, but Lent only became more regularized after the legalization of Christianity in A.D. 313. The Council of Nicea (325), in its disciplinary canons, noted that [...]
Coming to the end of the 2nd week of Lent and a unusual time where we are limited to gathering of 8 in one household . Although we may not be able to get together with our family and friends to commemorate Lent this year, we can still take steps to ensure that we will have a fulfilling Lenten Season. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How will you shape my day today? I will not question you O Lord But will put my trust in you For you are my protector and divine providence In you I have all that I need For your love is everlasting and your faithfulness never ending. I will not question you O Lord For you are the Great Creator, [...]
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 [...]
