Encounter

2024 Holy Hour (Presentation)

Holy Hour
Friday, 6 Sep 2024
7pm
Bethel

Sep Praise and Worship Night

Praise & Worship
Saturday, 21 Sept 2024
8pm
Bethel

Feast Day Triduum 2024

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.

Formation

Family Session

Family Session
Sat 21 Sep 2024
9am
Bethel

Gospel of Matthew

Gospel of Matthew

Do take note of new dates
9, 16, 23, 30 Sep
11, 14, 18 Oct
Register here

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RCIA Sessions
Every Thursday, 8pm

RCIA sessions are held every Thursday at 8pm.

Those interested, to email: csm.secretariat@catholic.or.gs/ call Parish Admin Office at 62919272.

Disciples Pathway

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

The next Infant Baptism will be held on
19 October 2024, 3pm

Please sign up at the Parish Admin Office
by 7 Sep 2024.

Prep Sessions start on Sat 21 Sep

CSM Seniors in collaboration
with KWSC will be having a
Workout & Breakfast session
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Time: 9am to 11am

Registration is open to those Seniors above 60 years old and staying in St. George’s & St. Michael’s estate.
Hurry register early with your Full name, contact no. Postal code at the Parish Admin Office

Limited slots. Registration will close when slots are filled.
Dress: For exercise/ workout

Befrienders Needed

Befrienders – Special Needs Catechists Needed

We are currently in need of catechists for children with special needs!
Please drop an email to the Parish Admin Office at csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg if you’re keen on being one.

Let's Clean up the Church

Let’s Clean up the Church!
Saturday, 7 Sep 2024
1.30pm

Drop an email to the Parish Admin Office at csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg if attending.
See you there!

Mass Ordinaries

From August 2024, the Church of St Michael will be introducing mass ordinaries in Greek and Latin, gradually during weekend ECs.

Parish Outreach

Parish Outreach
Sat 14 Sep 2024
10.00am
Meet at St John Vianney

Let’s come together to spend time to check in with our Catholic sisters and brothers, sharing life stories and parish happenings with them. There is no greater gift than sharing a couple of hours of your time with them.

We have people who have experiences in home visit and you will be accompanied.
It would be great to let us know if you could converse in also Tamil, Malay, Mandarin, other Chinese dialects.

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40, 45, NIV)

Register here

Pope Francis Singapore 2024
2nd Collection (2nd Sunday of the month)
7 – 8 Sep 2024

To help defray the costs of the upcoming visit by Pope Francis, there will be a 2nd collection made this weekend (7 – 8 Sept) Your support is greatly appreciated! Every donation, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful impact to help create a welcoming and inclusive experience.

Please drop your contributions (envelop to indicate: PFS2024) into the donation boxes or Click here to give online or find out more.

If using Paynow to Church of St Michael UEN: T08CC4028F/ Reference: PFS2024

Reaching out to our Gardening Community

Join us as volunteers in our new initiative – Outdoor Gardening. Find out more by sending an email to our Parish Secretariat.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Line Dance 2023

Line Dance
(for Seniors and Beginners Only)

Fridays 9.30 – 11.00am
Venue: St John Vianney
Teacher: Daisy Teo

Browse our selection of library books at CSM
with our NEW CSM Library App!

Here’s how to Get Started!

Step 1: Download the App –
Bookshelf-Your Virtual Library
(Available on both App Store and Google Play)

Step 2: Click on the link below

https://bookshelf.app.link/n176mH0sVzb

Step 3: Click to Explore the CSM Shared Shelf of over 700 books

Step 4: Interested to borrow a book?
Send an email to csmtrove@gmail.com

or come meet us at our mobile CSM Library
(by the religious stall) on Sundays after 9.30am EC.

Breakfast
@ St Michael’s Patio
Sundays after 9.30am EC

The word, “Xenizo” means “To be received hospitably as an honoured guest,” and that is the name our hospitality ministry has taken. Come and partake of breakfast made with loving hands, at St. Michael’s Patio every Sunday after the 9.30am Eucharistic Celebration. Mingle, fellowship, make a new friend, chat, welcome someone new.

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.

Elisha's Spring Opening Hours (1)

Elisha’s Spring
Mondays to Sundays
7am to 7pm

Monthly Prayers for the Departed
Every 3rd Sunday of the month
11.30am
Venue: Elisha’s Spring

Dear Brothers and Sisters

Our Parish electricity bill 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 Updated (10.30pm)

Adoration Room
Mondays to Sundays
7am to 10.30pm

Our Adoration Room is now open daily from 7am to 10.30pm.

Ministry Recruitment

Intercessory Prayer Group
Recruitment

“Intercession is a Prayer of petition which leads us to pray as Jesus did”  CCC2634

The Intercessory Prayer group is looking for members to come together to experience the power of collective prayer! We come to pray for others, extending God’s love, mercy and compassion for those who seek comfort,  healing and joys before the throne of Grace.

In this season of Advent, what better way to give and show your love for God’s people.

Come join the Intercessory Prayer Group!

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Audiovisual (AV) Ministry

JOIN US to create inspiring worship experiences!

Contact our Parish Office.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Comms Ministry Recruitment

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

Wardens Recruitment

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.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Recruit Catechists

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.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

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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.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Recruitment of Musicians
Ephrem Music Ministry

Calling all musicians with a willing heart to serve to come forward to join Ephrem Music Ministry.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

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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.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Recruitment
Ministry of Comfort

The Ministry of Comfort brings the Eucharist to the homebound.
Interested to learn more about this ministry and how you can help, Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

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Legion of Mary
Recruitment
The Legion of Mary invites youths below 18 years old who are interested in praying together and serving the church in its various spiritual activities.  Join the Legion of Mary to have an enriched spiritual and prayer life and discover what God has in store for you!
Email Parish Admin Office
csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Outreach

Odigos Outreach 2023

Outreach to the Poor
Be the Angel

Bringing the joy of Christmas to the residents!
Check out the photos. Click Here.

Around Our Archdiocese

Come away to experience a fun and faith-filled adventure for the whole family in the upcoming March 2025 school holidays! Hear from fellow Catholic parents while kids have parallel programmes. Participate in a special campfire! Register early (via link below) on a first come, first served basis. Registration closes 11 November 2024.

For enquiries, please email: VDeifamilies@gmail.com
Mobile: 96830817/ 96890919

or visit https://bit.ly/wwcf-church.

  1. Walk with Caritas Family 2024 – Walk with Caritas Family Video.mp4 – Google Drive

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  • Join us for the Walk with Caritas Family, a celebration of the collective efforts of our Catholic community to support the marginalised and vulnerable in our society.
  • Happening on Saturday, 5 October, 8am – 11am at Ficus Green, Bishan-AMK Park. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join in for this fun-filled family-friendly 5km walk and community fair.
  • Registration is $20 or $60, for individual or groups of up to 4 respectively. These donations will be channeled directly to the participating organisation you choose, which includes Boys’ Town, Canossaville Children and Community Services, Catholic Family Life (CFL), Catholic Welfare Services (CWS), Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP), and many more!
  • For more information and to register, scan the QR code on the announcement slide or visit https://bit.ly/wwcf-church.
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CSC 20th Anniversary
Saturday, 21 Sep 2024
10am to 8.30pm
Catholic Spirituality Centre

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our 20th Anniversary Celebration on the 21st of September!
Program starts at 10am with Praise & Worship, a time of testimonies and thanksgiving, an exhortation by Msgr Zhang, Mass by William Cardinal Goh and a special book lunch. Lunch and dinner are included. There will also be activities and a children’s session during the talks.

Sign-up at www.csctr.net/tacm
Contribution of $20 includes lunch and dinner, FOC for children under 12 years old

More detailed program:

  • 10am: Praise & Worship & Testimonies, followed by lunch.
  • 1.15pm: Praise & Worship, Spiritual Input by Msgr Peter Zhang & Exhortation
  • From 10am onwards, there will be concurrent children activities & session.
  • 3pm: Praise & Worship leading into Mass at 4pm celebrated by Cardinal William Goh followed by a special book launch and dinner.
Angelico Art Award
Angelico Art Award
7-14 Sep 2024
10 Square
After 7 months since the competition began, we received 192 submissions from professional and budding artists, young and old.
Each beautiful and meaningful in their own right, we had the difficult task of selecting just 45 paintings for the exhibition.
So come on down to 10 Square Gallery @ Orchard Central from 7-14 September 2024 to view these inspiring artworks, and see for yourself how the artists have brought this year’s AAA theme to life. Entry is free. All are welcome!
You can also bid for your favourite painting online at the exhibition – all proceeds are in support of Catholic Foundation. (The auction will close at the Catholic Foundation Dinner on 18 September 2024.)
ABOUT THE AWARD: The Angelico Art Award is a platform for artists to experience and express their faith through art as a medium. Recognising the need for greater contemporary and local expressions of Christian art, the Award seeks to promote art as a channel for Christian artists to develop their artistic practices.
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Retrouvaille Weekend
27 – 29 Sep 2024
ME House

Is your marriage tearing your apart?
Is there no meaningful communication?
Are you considering divorce or separation?

Retrouvaille is an international programme that came to Singapore in 1993. The programmeaims to help troubled couples mend their relationships.
If you are considering separation, divorce, or are already divorced and want to get back together, Retrouvaille may just be what you need as a couple.

The Retrouvaille Weekend starts on Friday 8 pm and finishes on Sunday 6 pm. This is a Couple stay-in weekend.

Date: 27 – 29 Sep 2024
Location: ME House, 201-B Punggol Seventeenth Avenue, Singapore 829651
Register: bit.ly/RetroWE

For more information on Retrouvaille, visit: www.familylife.sg/retrouvaille

OYP Exam Mass & Recollection
Friday, 6 Sep 2024
2 to 5pm
55 Waterloo Street

Dear JC/IB students, this is your invitation to join us at our upcoming Exam Mass & Recollection! A time of input, prayer, fellowship, and Mass – come and allow yourselves to be strengthened by Christ and His love.

Details of the Session
Date: 6 September 2024, Friday
Venue: Catholic Centre (55 Waterloo Street), Level 8
Time: 2pm to 5pm

Sign Up: tinyurl.com/JCIBexammass24

For enquiries, contact Gabriella at gabriella.oyp@catholic.org.sg or Emilie at emilie.oyp@catholic.org.sg.

ELISHA Emerging Leaders 2024
1st half of 2025

ELISHA is a unique 6-month leadership journey that is developed by CLC to provide a strong spiritual and practical foundation for new and emerging leaders in the parishes and Archdiocesan Organisations.  Typically, these are individuals in their 20s to their 40s who are either already in leadership or earmarked for leadership, and have the potential to take on higher leadership roles in the future to help build the kingdom of God.

Comprising 5 training workshops and 1 weekend stay-in retreat over the first-half of 2025, ELISHA seeks to equip leaders with the foundation that they will need in their leadership journey of service as servant leaders.  These include cultivating a discipleship disposition, learning how to dialogue and relate with others in community, building capacity to discern God’s will when making decisions, and developing others in the way of delegating, facilitating participation and learning other practical organisational leadership skills.

To find out more, click here or contact the Executive Director and Head of Training, Rofina Tham at rofina.tham@catholic.org.sg

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GIFT Programme Collections
3rd Weekend of the Month
14 – 15 Sept 2024

Every 3rd weekend of the month, there will be a 2nd collection for Catholic Foundation’s GIFT (Giving in Faith & Thankfulness) programme.  GIFT is a regular giving programme to rally support for and fund the Archdiocese’s organisations and initiatives for youth, evangelisation, catechesis, formation, and others.

Please bring your contributions or GIFT envelopes to drop them into the collection boxes. Visit catholicfoundation.sg to contribute online or find out more.

Walk with Caritas Family
Sat 5 Oct

8am – 11am
Ficus Green, Bishan-AMK Park

More than just a charity event; it is a celebration of community, solidarity, and the collective efforts of our Catholic community to support the marginalised and vulnerable in our society. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join us for a fun-filled family-friendly walk and community fair to empower our work in serving marginalised communities.

For more information and to register, scan the QR Code in the poster above or visit https://bit.ly/wwcf-bulletin

ACMI Skills Development
Courses for Migrants

Registrations for Sep-Nov 2024 Weekday courses are open! Pick up skills in English or Baking! Courses are held at Agape Village.

For more information, visit rebrand.ly/SDclasses. Registration closes on 18 Aug.

For any enquiries, please email sd.acmi@catholic.org.sg or call 6801 7444 (Mon to Fri).

CHARIS’ Overseas Humanitarian
Foundation Course
14 Sep
9am to 5pm
LaSalle House

The Overseas Humanitarian Foundation Course is a face-to-face learning experience that allows participants to explore their lives’ faith journeys and answer the call to be living missionary disciples. The course features speakers like Br. Collin Wee, Khoo Peng Beng, and Christopher Chan. It will be held on 14th September 2024, from 9am to 5pm at LaSalle House.

For more information or to register, visit:

https://makehopehappen.charis-singapore.org/Activities/ohfc5

Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC)
has launched the Schema!

The Schema is a document containing the draft priorities and recommendations for our diocese for the next 10 years. It is the result of wide and deep consultation and discernment among the faithful lay, clergy and religious communities.

All are invited to read the Schema, engage in conversations within your parish and communities, and share with us your discernment on it.

The Schema is available on the APC website at https://www.catholic.sg/apc-schema/. There, you can also find a Schema Workbook which provides a guide on holding conversations on the Schema within your community.  Scan this QR code to access the link:

Video of the overview of the Scheme:
Journey Together, with Christ
Build the Kingdom of God
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rVGBPOiSzUEPSCAoT_ihzR5yoZ6O5MX6/view?usp=drive_link

St Gab's Social Media & Admin Executive

Job Opportunity at St Gabriel’s Foundation!
Social Media & Admin Executive Wanted

We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as Social Media and Admin Executive.

This role is pivotal in enhancing our online presence and supporting our administrative operations.

Expected Job Responsibilities 
  • Social Media & Web Management
  • Administration

Qualifications

  • Diploma Level (Would be good if it’s relevant to Communications, IT, Media)
  • Fresh graduates are welcome
  • Singaporeans/PR only

Interested applicants are invited to email their resume to enquiry@stgabrielsfoundation.sg

Welcome Home Catholics!
Rekindle your faith with Landings Singapore’s new 10-week programme designed for Catholics seeking a reconnection to their faith.
Scan the QR code in the poster to find out more.

Pro-Bono Counsellors
Catholic Family Life

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@familylife.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.

Archdiocesan Pastoral Council

Intercessory Prayers 2024
by Archdiocesan Pastoral Council

Join us to pray for God’s guidance as we discern a 10-year pastoral plan for the Archdiocese.

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Chinese Marriage Preparation Course
Mandarin
Marriage Preparation Course 
10 & 17 Nov 2024 (9 am – 5 pm)
CANA 55 Waterloo St,
S. 187954
Details and registration in the poster above.
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Special Retreat Package
Mondays to Thursdays

What better way to begin the new year than with a retreat with the Lord and his blessed Mother!
To make retreats more affordable for all, we are offering special weekday packages for individuals and groups.
Click the image above for more information.

Online resources
for Catholic parents

A great resource for parents preparing for their children’s baptism as well as parents of children attending catechism classes.

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.

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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/

Catholic Family Life Volunteer Recruitment

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.

Migrant Helpline

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.

Be Kind to your Mental Health

Counselling and Psychological Services
By Clarity Singapore

Clarity Singapore, a member organisation of Caritas Singapore, focuses on responding to mental health needs through community-based mental healthcare services and social integration programmes. We offer professional counselling and psychological services to help individuals in learning to cope with their situations in more adaptive ways.

Learn more: https://www.clarity-singapore.org

PARA-COUNSELLING

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.