Encounter
Journey Together
In the third week of Advent, we focus on the JOY of Jesus’ birth!
Let’s take some time to reflect on the 3 questions for this advent in the slide above.
We have set up an Advent Padlet page where you can share your reflection — it can be just one sentence, or even a picture. And you can also read what others in the parish have shared.
To join, scan the QR code to start sharing. or click below:
https://tinyurl.com/CSMjourneytogether
Let’s prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, not just individually, but together as a community.”
Praise & Worship
Sat 20 Dec
8pm
All are Welcome!
There will be fellowship after the Service.
Christmas Eucharistic Celebrations
Christmas Eve, 24 Dec, Wednesday
– 8.30pm EC
Christmas Worship at 11pm (before Christmas Midnight EC)
Please note that there is no 6.30am & 6.30pm EC.
Christmas Day, 25 Dec, Thursday
– Midnight EC -12am
-7.45am (Mandarin)
– 9.30am
-5.30pm
Note that there is no 11.30am EC.
Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebrations
31 Dec, Wednesday
– 10pm EC
Join us for celebrations and fellowship thereafter
Please note that there is no 6.30am & 6pm EC.
Formation
CSM Disciples Pathway
For CSM Parishioners Only
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?
Email for more information: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Community
Christmas Celebration: Breaking Bread, Building Community
27 Dec 2025, Saturday
6.45-9.30pm
Join us for our Christmas community event themed Breaking Bread, Building Community – A Fellowship in the
Light of Christmas, as we celebrate God’s humble entry into our world.
It will include a night of meaningful fellowship, exciting engagement activities and delicious food and music as
we come together with empty bellies and leave with our hungry hearts filled with the joy of Christ!
Please register your attendance by 21 Dec using the QR code above
or click https://tinyurl.com/CSMChristmas
to help us with food preparation.
Thanksgiving Fellowship and Celebration
On New Year’s Eve, we invite you to join us for a thanksgiving EC as one parish community at
10pm.
Following which, there will be fellowship where we will count down to 2026 with
fellowship, music, and thanksgiving activities. Please do register for the celebration after the EC
using the QR code shown on the slide,
or click https://tinyurl.com/CSMNewYear
In the lead up to the event, we are also encouraging
parishioners to write one thing they are grateful for this year on the A5 cards provided outside
Bethel and to drop them off in the collection box. These cards will be displayed in St John
Vianney to show our thanksgiving for the year that we have had.
Thursday, 1st January 2026
Time: 11am to 1pm
Seniors and Caregivers event
We invite our Seniors and Caregivers to begin the new year walking with God in the warmth of the community. We remember God delights in cheerful hearts.
Registration of
pregnant mothers
To help families prepare early for their baby’s baptism, we invite pregnant mothers in their second trimester to register with the Parish Admin Office.
Parish Office seeks
Administrative Support
We seeking to hire an Admin Assistant, a cheerful, adaptable spirit to assist the church in daily office operations. This is not a volunteer position.
Contact Parish Admin Office for more details.
Digital for Life: Set up and use your Smart Devices
8 Jan 2026 – Seniors’ Event – 9.30am to 11.30am – Set up and Use Smart Devices
Register: https://tinyurl.com/csm-digitalforlife-15jan
RUMMI-KUB Builds Community
Seniors’ Gathering Day, Rummi-kub, Builds community.
Every Tuesday
10am to 11.30am
Location: Michael’s Patio
Photography & Videography Notice
A Kind Reminder
Please do not take pictures or video in the Worship Hall for the following reasons:
- PDPA Act does not allow us to take picture of other parishioners
- To protect the celebrants and parishioners themselves from terrorism
- Worship hall is a sacred place, to show reverence
Only officially appointed photographers and videographers from CSM may do so.
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
@ 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.
Ministry Recruitment
Family Life Ministry
We’re looking for 4 more parishioners to join us to help us care for family life in the Church. Involved areas: marriage, couple health, parenting, family wellness, etc.
Contact us:csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Infant Baptism Team
We’re looking for caring and committed members to join our Infant Baptism Team as facilitators. This is a wonderful opportunity to walk alongside parents and families as they prepare to welcome their little ones into God’s family. Training and guidance will be provided, so don’t worry if you’re new! If you have a heart for sharing faith and supporting young families, we’d love to have you on board. If this calls to you, please call or write in to the parish secretariat to indicate your interest!
Contact us:csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Coro di Velli Angeli (CVA Choir)
5.30pm Eucharistic Celebrations
Do you play any musical instruments like the guitar, piano, keyboard, organ, or electone?
Do you sing?
Never doubt your abilities!
If you have the willingness to serve God with your heart,
join us in serving through music and singing!
Around Our Archdiocese
Pope Leo XIV: Christians living in the midst of war are seeds of peace
- On the eve of his departure for Türkiye and Lebanon, the Pope invites us to pray for Christian communities who live in war-torn or conflict zones.
- Leo XIV invites them to not feel abandoned and to be “seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.”
- He then asks all Christians in the world “to not fall into indifference” and to be “builders of unity.”
GIFT Contributions
Next weekend, 20-21 December, being the 3rd weekend of the month, there will be a 2nd collection for the Catholic Foundation’s GIFT (Giving in Faith & Thankfulness) programme to resource the mission of our Archdiocese. Support the work of several organisations, the building of the Catholic Hub and other key projects. Visit catholicfoundation.sg/give
Download the Advent to Christmas Reflection booklet 2025-2026 (Year A)
https://www.catholic.sg/advent/
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.
These reflections may be used either:
- Before participating in Sunday’s liturgy, to prepare to receive God’s Word at Mass
- After participating in the liturgy as a continuation of ‘breaking open the Word of God’ in our lives.
CHARIS
ASIA FLOOD RELIEF
Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS), is making an appeal for those affected by the recent flood in the region of Asia. In the month of November, heavy rainfall has unleashed widespread flooding and landslides across Asia. Countries including Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka have all been severely affected.
You can donate via credit card or PayNow through the CHARIS website. Alternatively, you can send a crossed cheque payable to “Humanitarian Aid Fund,” indicating “Asia Flood Relief” at the back of the cheque, and mail it to:
CHARIS
55 Waterloo Street, #07-02 Catholic Centre, Singapore 187954
For more information, please contact CHARIS at 6337-4119. Your generosity will provide critical aid to those in need.
Pieta Prayer Support for
Bereaved Parents
Tue 16 December from 7:30pm to 9:15pm
(please note that this is not the 4th Tuesday of the month)
at Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre, 2 Highland Road, unit LG-01, S. 549102.
This is located next to the Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary.
We invite any parent who has lost a child (regardless of age and no matter how recent or long ago) to meet to pray and support each other.
Enquiries: pieta.singapore@gmail.com
or https://pieta.familylife.sg/
Note: We will be on Zoom for the January 2026 session. Please email us for the Zoom details.
Christ be our Light
A Christmas Exhibition of Faith and Hope by 10 artists
20 – 27 Dec
Organised by Carlo Catholic Services (CCS), join us, in viewing the artworks by “Canvas of Christ” artists for a heartfelt Christmas Exhibition at CCS, Level 2 from 20 to 27 Dec (closed on Christmas day). Through the birth of the Holy Infant, may we celebrate the light of hope that shines upon the world revealed in the beautiful weaving of art and faith.
Scan QR code in above image or http://bit.ly/
《圣诞•圣光》艺术展
由守礼社主办，十位艺术家携手呈现圣诞艺术展。展期为12月20
ACMI Skills Development Courses for Migrants
Registration for 2026 Semester 1 (Jan-June 2026) courses are open! Pick up new skills such as Basic English, Financial Literacy, cooking and many more. Courses are held at Agape Village.
For more information, visit rebrand.ly/skillsdevelopmentcourses or scan the QR code below for more details! Registration closes on 10 Jan 2026. For any enquiries, please call 8600 3583 or visit acmi.org.sg.
Golden Jubilee Wedding Celebrations 2026
The Golden Jubilee Wedding Celebrations (GJWC) is an annual event co-organised by the Families for Life Council, Registry of Marriages and Registry of Muslim Marriages to celebrate couples who have been married for at least 50 years in 2025 (i.e. married in 1975 or earlier). The last event was held earlier this year in February.
For the coming year, we are happy to inform you that we will be holding the GJWC lunch event on 8 February 2026 (Sun) at the Raffles City Convention Centre.
ligibility Criteria for Golden Jubilee Wedding Celebrations 2026
To be eligible, the couple should –
- Be married for at least 50 years in 2025 (i.e. married in 1975 or earlier)
- Have registered their marriage at ROM or ROMM
- At least one party must be a Singapore Citizen
- Have not received the Golden Jubilee commemorative package previouslyIf you know of couples who are eligible, you could nominate them by completing the registration form at the following link (www.go.gov.sg/gjwc-2026) or by scanning the QR code in the attached poster. Couples, their family members or friends can also register their interest via the same link / QR code.
Lead Like Jesus (LLJ)
24 Jan & 7 Feb 2026
9am to 5.30pm
Agape Village
$280/pax
Lead Like Jesus (LLJ) is a foundational two-session workshop based on the servant leadership modelled by Jesus Christ. Participants will explore a practical framework for Christ-centered leadership across four domains — Heart, Head, Hands, and Habits — while reflecting on common leadership misconceptions.
To register or find out more, visit https://bit.ly/
Ephesians 6:10–17
Armour of God Retreat (EPH6)
28 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
9am (Sat) to 5pm (Sun)
SFX Retreat Centre
$360/pax
The Ephesians 6 Armour of God Retreat is a 2D1N stay-in retreat, anchored on St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. It is designed to help participants recognise the importance of, and be equipped with, the whole armour of God, so they can stand firm against temptation and withstand the wiles of the devil. The retreat also includes talks on recognising the influences of the digital age, new age practices, and other openings which may lead people away from God, as well as understanding the First Commandment and remaining faithful to God.
To register or find out more, visit https://bit.ly/
Address: Verbum Dei Centre of Evangelisation,
Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines.
Please email us at vdeisingapore@gmail.com to register.
60th Anniversary of the closing of Vatican II
Scan above QR code
and download the booklet from the CTIS website
This year, in 2025, the Catholic Church celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the closing of Vatican II. In collaboration with the CTIS Alumni Association, retired FABC ecclesiologist Fr. James Kroeger has kindly allowed his book “Exploring Vatican II Treasures: Actors, Events, Insights” to be reproduced free of charge for our archdiocese. Download the booklet from the CTIS website.
Tue 20 Jan – Sat 7 Feb 2026
Discover Sacred Spaces
a new video series from the
Office for the New Evangelisation (ONE)!
Learn how your home can become a holy place of hospitality, refuge, and formation. God is
present everywhere, not just in churches. All online videos and accompanying e-booklet
available from July 12, 2025 onwards,
bit.ly/SacredSpacesHomes
Rebuild Hope, Restore Lives:
Support Gaza Rebuilding Efforts
In Gaza, countless families have lost everything — their homes, their schools, their safe spaces. Yet, even in the midst of devastation, hope remains. Together, we can help rebuild not just buildings, but lives, dreams, and futures.
Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS), is appealing for donations to support the rebuilding efforts for those affected by the ongoing conflict. Your generosity can provide shelter, education, and a chance for these families to begin again.
Small Gifts, Miraculous Impact.
You can donate via credit card or PayNow through CHARIS website. Alternatively, you can send a crossed cheque payable to “Humanitarian Aid Fund”, indicate “Gaza Rebuilding Efforts” at the back of the cheque, send the cheque to: CHARIS, 55 Waterloo Street, #07-02 Catholic Centre, Singapore 187954.
Please contact CHARIS at 6337-4119 or scan the QR code in the poster above to visit their website for more information.
Together, let’s help Gaza rise again
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
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.
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.
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
(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.
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.
