Encounter
CITY DISTRICT
LENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE
All services begin at 8pm
16 Mar (Thu) Church of St Teresa
20 Mar (Mon) Novena Church
21 Mar (Tue) Church of Saints Peter & Paul
22 Mar (Wed) Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
23 Mar (Thu) Church of St Bernadette
27 Mar (Mon) Church of the Sacred Heart
28 Mar (Tue) Church of St Michael
29 Mar (Wed) Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Palm Sunday
2 April 2022
(usual Sunday EC timings)
Procession of Palms on Saturday 1 April
@ 5.30pm Eucharist Celebration
Praise & Worship
Sat, 15 Apr 2023
Bethel
All are Welcome!
St Luke’s Night
Save the Date
Sat, 29 April 2023
Easter Octave
9 to 16 April
More details to come!
Way of the Cross
Journey with the Lord through
the Way of the Cross.
Every Friday, 24 Feb – 31 Mar 2023
7.00 – 7.30pm
Formation
the Holy Father Francis on
CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME
Mondays 6. 13, 20, 27 March
8pm
St Michael Room
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
OUR CSM T-SHIRTS
ARE NOW AVAILABLE
FOR PURCHASE
Get your CSM T-shirts on Sunday.
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.
NO Parking in Church
Sun, 26 March
11.15am EC
Please note that on the 26 Mar no parking in the Church compound will be allowed for the 11.15am Eucharistic Celebration.
Ministry Formation
Sat, 25 Mar
Time: 8pm
Venue: Bethel
Fr Sam is on leave
from 10 – 20 March
He will command his angels concerning you
to guard you carefully. ~ Luke 4:10
New Exco Chairman
Theodore Yzelman
Please continue to pray for our
Newly Confirmed!
18 Feb @ Church of St Anthony
More photos of the Sacrament of Confirmation – https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAt7AL
On 19 Feb 2023, our newly confirmed youths had a celebration with their family and friends at CSM!
More photos of the Confirmation party – https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAtdeX
A big thank you to all who helped in one way or another to support our youths!
Monthly Prayers for the Departed
Every 3rd Sunday of the month
11.30am
Venue: Elisha’s Spring
Every 3rd Sunday of the month, CSM Bethany Prayer Group gathers with the community to pray for our loved ones.
Welcome Bro. Andre!
Bro. Andre is in his final year of formation at the Seminary and will be attached to CSM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the following months. Let us welcome him warmly to our CSM family.
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
When should we begin
to prepare for baptism?
It is never too early. During the pregnancy, families should contact the Parish Admin Office to sign up for the Infant Baptism Preparation Programme.
There are 5 formation and preparatory sessions before the Rites of Baptism in the following months:
April 2023
July 2023
October 2023
For more information:
Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Line Dance
(for Seniors and Beginners Only)
Fridays 9.30 – 11.00am
Venue: St John Vianney
Teacher: Daisy Teo
Faith Sharing with Fr Sam
Wednesdays
10am to 11.30am
St Basil Room
Eisha’s Spring
Mondays to Sundays
7am to 7pm
Our columbarium is now open daily from 7am to 7pm.
Dear Brothers and Sisters
Our electricity bills incurred for the columbarium 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.
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.
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.
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
csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Coro di Velli Angeli Choir
welcomes you!
Recruitment of Musicians
Ephrem Music Ministry
Calling all musicians with a willing heart to serve to come forward to join Ephrem Music Ministry.
Outreach
Neighbourhood Visits
2022/2023
Our CSM Community visited our surrounding neighbourhoods, going door-to-door to reach out to our fellow Catholics as well as to invite everyone we met to visit our Parish. Our Christmas Celebrations saw several of our neighbours dropping by to enjoy our barbecue and other activities.
Here are more photos of our outreach volunteers:
Our grateful thanks
to our neighbourhood cleaners!
On Saturday, 21 January, the eve of Chinese New Year, our CSM Community reached out to our cleaners with chicken nasi bryani, drinks and some tokens of appreciation for all their hard work in the neighbourhood. They were from the neighbourhoods of Jalan Rajah, Jalan Tenteram and St George’s.
May God continue to bless them in the coming year with His graces, good health, and happiness.
Here are a few photos with our outreach volunteers.
Around Our Archdiocese
Reminder on GIFT programme
Next weekend,it being the 3rd weekend of the month, there will be an additional collection to receive your monthly pledges to Catholic Foundation’s GIFT programme. GIFT (Giving in Faith and Thankfulness) is a regular giving campaign to fund the archdiocese’s organisations involved in youth, evangelisation, catechesis, formation etc. and building projects. Visit catholicfoundation.sg to donate online or find out more.
Seminar for Catholic parents
2.00pm to 4.00pm
- Dr Christopher Cheok, Senior Consultant and Chief, Department of Forensic Psychiatry, IMH
- Dr John Hui, Family Physician and Host, CATHOLICPARENTS.ONLINE
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.
Clarity Singapore
BRAVE STEPS 2003
We will be organizing a faith-based programme BRAVE Steps to help our community understand mental health through the lens of faith, which will be held over 4 sessions in March and April.
| BRAVE STEPS 2023 | |
| Mental Health Literacy | 21 March, Tuesday; 8 – 10pm |
| God and Emotions | 28 March, Tuesday; 8 – 10pm |
| Self-care | 11 April, Tuesday; 8 – 10pm |
| Companionship | 18 April, Tuesday; 8 – 10pm |
We welcome participants from the age of 18 years and above, please sign up at tinyurl.com/bravesteps2023
More programmes can be found on our website https://www.clarity-singapore.org/event-calendar
Lent at Assisi
We like to invite CSM parishioners to live out the meaning of Lent at Assisi and join us to carry on our Mission of serving those in need by journeying with our patients and their loved ones. Please scan QR Code in the image above to learn more about Lent at Assisi 2023.
Review of Life Workshop:
A pastoral method to put faith into action
1 April 2023
Join us on a Saturday morning in person as we learn to use the Catholic See-Judge-Act method to review one’s life issues or contemporary social issues in the light of Catholic Social Teaching. This practical workshop is not a one-way talk, but it is a hands-on session where our facilitators will help participants practise using the method in small groups.
To register, please fill up this form: https://forms.office.com/r/N6KcP5rmRy
For enquiries, please email Caritas Singapore at mpmc@caritas-singapore.org
by Jesus Youth
A Barefoot Way of the Cross
Lenten Reflection Booklet
Theme: Centred on the Word
The Office for the New Evangelisation (ONE) has released their annual Lenten Reflection Booklet. Themed Centred on the Word, this year’s booklet invites all families, RCIA groups, ministries, communities, and individuals to put their hands to the plough and prepare their hearts and minds for the Word to be sown in the coming season of Lent (Feb 22 – April 6, 2023) and Easter.
For this Lenten season, we invite you to reflect deeply on the Word, and embark on this Lenten journey today!
This resource is intended for families, RCIA groups, parish organisations and ministries, small Christian communities and neighbourhood Christian communities. It may also be used for individual reflection.
To download, please go to www.one.org.sg, or www.bit.ly/ONELenten2023
A Slides Version of the entire English booklet is also available in PDF and PPTX formats for presenting in a landscape orientation.
Charities Week 2023
Please support and donate generously towards Charities Week 2023, an Archdiocesan annual fundraising project. Proceeds will enable Caritas Singapore and many Catholic organisations under its umbrella to continue their work in reaching out to those in need. These include the poor, families, youth and children, prisoners, migrant workers, persons with HIV/AIDS, persons with physical challenges, persons with mental health conditions, and overseas humanitarian aid.
Let’s all rise as one. Pick up an appeal envelope and donate with a big heart to let the light of God’s love shine through us. You can mail your donation directly to Caritas Singapore (for cheques only) or drop them at your parish. For walk-in donations to the Caritas Singapore office, please visit us at 7A Lorong 8 Toa Payoh, #04-01 Agape Village, Singapore 319264. For online donation please click: https://bit.ly/cw23bul
Your contribution will make a difference in the lives of those in need. For more information, please contact us at 6338 3448 or visit our website at www.caritas-singapore.org
Module 2 of My Personal Compass 2023
By Rev Fr David Garcia, O.P.
Starts 23 Mar 2023
What is a virtue? Why are virtues so central to the Church’s moral teachings and tradition? How do they help us to become more fully human?
Join us in person at CANA from 23 March onwards as we explore the virtues and why they matter for our happiness.
Module 2 of the 2023 run of My Personal Compass will start on 23 March 2023. It will be held weekly on Thursdays in person from 7:30 to 9:30 pm for six weeks (excluding Holy Thursday).
To register: https://forms.office.com/r/JJScS0ZGvW
For enquiries, please email Caritas Singapore at mpmc@caritas-singapore.org
COME AWAY BEACH RETREAT
for Young Adults, 3D2N
May 12-14, 2023
Venue: Bintan
Take a holiday in a meaningful way in this “play and pray” retreat designed to help us grow & deepen our faith despite a busy lifestyle. Learning from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, these days introduce experiences on quiet prayer, daily discernment, self-care and a way of finding God in all things and time. Open to all between 21-35 years old. Singles or couples are welcome.
Organised by the Cenacle Sisters.
Details and registration at http://tinyurl.com/comeaway2023
Or scan the QR Code below.
CHARIS have started a campaign to raise money for those who are affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake. Many are still trying to find their loved ones and seeking medical care for their injuries in Turkey and Syria. Let us continue to pray for those impacted by the earthquake. https://youtu.be/e6R3BE1vxJw.
*This message is only targeted at Catholics and should not be disseminated outside the Catholic community.
- Please crossed the cheque, payable to “CHARIS HAF”, bearer only (i.e. strike out “Or Bearer”), indicate “Turkey-Earthquake” at the back of the cheque, and send it to:
Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS)55 Waterloo Street#07-02 Catholic CentreSingapore 187954
Shine Retreat
27 Mar 2023
Calling all Polytechnic, ITE and Private diploma students between 16-25 y/o! SHINE is an annual Catholic encounter retreat and the theme this year is “Come seek His face” – Psalm 27:8. Come and avail yourself to the goodness God has in store for you!
Retreat Details
Date & Time: 27 Mar (Mon), 9.30am – 31 Mar (Fri), 6pm (FULL STAY-IN)
Retreat Venue: Office for Young People, 2 Lorong Low Koon, 536449
Retreat fee: $64.80 (incl. 8% GST) [includes a t-shirt] Registration: tinyurl.com/shine23p
If you know someone who is studying in poly, ITE or private diploma, invite them to come and join us for SHINE!
If you have any enquiries, please write to Neumann at neumann.oyp@catholic.org.sg.
Abilities Beyond Limitations
and Expectations
(ABLE)
ABLE is about helping persons with acquired physical conditions such as stroke and traumatic brain injury, and their family caregivers. Please view the video as they are raising awareness of ABLE as well as engaging in fundraising and looking for volunteers too.
Link to videos on ABLE (Click here)
For more information about ABLE, please visit https://able-sg.org.
Check out the
ONE Calendar of Events 2023!
Click Poster to see the upcoming Events!
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/
“Restore, Rekindle and Renew
your marriage at the ME Weekend!”
14 – 16 April 2023
Marriage is a project to be worked on together and a process of growth. Pope Francis (Amoris Laetitia, no. 218, 221).
Good marriages can always be made better! To deepen your couple relationship, do sign up for a Marriage Encounter Weekend scheduled for 14th – 16th April 2023 by contacting Joe & Reenie at 9670-5390 or email at mewkend@gmail.com”
Youthline
Youthline is an integrated youth service that provides a listening ear and free counselling support for anyone up to 35 years old, regardless of race or religion.
Youthline handled over 175 cases in the first 7 days of its launch on 10th November. Since then, the average daily volume has doubled. There is an urgent need for much more resources, space and professional staff to meet the rapidly growing demand for their services. They are looking to raise $5 million to fund a larger space and more staff to serve the thousands of young people they expect in the coming year.
Your generous support will make a big difference in providing the resources necessary to meet the demand for such a service among many young people in Singapore.
For more information or enquiries, please email or reach out to contact@youthline.sg
Thank you very much for your generosity.
CPS Lunchtime Mass
COME HAVE LUNCH WITH JESUS!
The Catholic Prayer Society invites all to lunchtime mass at these locations:
Every Wednesday, 12.15pm:
TPI building level 6, 62 Cecil Street
Every Friday, 12.15pm:
- Medical Alumni Association, 2 College Road, Level 1 Theatrette
- One Raffles Quay, level 49 North Tower (starting 14 Oct 22)
More details at: www.cps.org.sg
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.
Youthline – Call for Volunteers
Youthline is launching a dedicated helpline and counselling service for young people up to 35 years of age. Help us make a difference by volunteering today!
You can look forward to:
● Free training and skills development
● Joining our awesome community
● Making a real impact
Roles:
● Helpline Volunteer
● Pro-bono Counsellor or Para-Counsellor
● Youth Hero
Please visit https://youthline.sg to sign up now.
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.
