Encounter
Advent Intercessory Prayer Invitation
As we enter this holy season of Advent, we invite you to join us in a special time of
intercessory prayer.
This is a season to reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christ brings into our lives,
and through intercessory prayer, we can bring the needs of others before our merciful God.
Date and Time: 4 to 6 Dec 2024
Time: 8pm
Location: Bethel
(Holy Hour is included on 6 Dec 2024)
Let us prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ through the power of prayer. All are
welcome!
Formation
Registration for L1 Catechism for those born in 2018
Calling all Parents and guardians who wish to enrol your child in Level 1 Catechism next year (2025).
If you wish to register your child for 2025 (for those born in 2018), please reach out to our Catechist Coordinator at csm.admin@catholic.org.sg.
Ginosko Journey
Ginosko is a group that seeks to facilitate God-encounters for the non-baptized through knowledge of Jesus and the faith.
A new Ginosko journey will commence on November 14, 2024. Kindly contact CSM Secretariat if you know of someone who is interested in exploring the Catholic faith or keen on signing up for RCIA.
Evening Brew
– 29 November,
8pm at Michael’s Patio
Come gather as a community to unpack the questions that we might have about our Faith.
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
Thank you for your patience.
Elisha’s Spring is Now Open!
Daily 7am to 7pm
Renovation Works
are currently being carried out
at two staircases.
Recruitment of Facilitators
Ginosko is in need of facilitators to support our pre-RCIA enquirers and non-baptized in
knowing more about Jesus.
If you are interested in helping others to know about Jesus and experience His love,
kindly contact CSM Secretariat @ csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg to sign up as a
Ginosko facilitator.
Calling all families, adults, youths, and seniors! We’re excited to
bring you our very own CSM Games Day on Saturday, 23 November, from 9-11am. Held
during the catechism timeslot, join our children and youth for a special morning of fun and
community over games. Please register via the link. tinyurl.com/CSMGamesDay2024
KWSC @ St George + CSM – Workout & Breakfast
27 Nov, 4 & 11 Dec 2024
(Please note change in dates from
18 Dec to 11 Dec)
9-11am
Wear comfortable clothes for exercise.
Register at parish office with you name, contact no. and postal code.
Limited slots available! Registration closed once slots are full.
If you are unwell (even if you have registered), please
do not join in the exercise. Come for the fellowship.
Jesse Tree Advent Workshop by Comms Ministry
30 Nov Sat
2pm to 5pm
The Jesse Tree tradition is rooted in Isaiah 11:1: “A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.”
The Jesse Tree is a way of preparing for Advent by journeying through the stories on Jesus’s family tree.
Come join the Comms Ministry to make your own customised Jesse Tree ornaments
and to learn more about how to pray together as a family during Advent.
Please register: tinyurl.com/CSMAdventCraft
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.
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.
Ministry Recruitment
Infant Baptism Preparation Team
The Infant Baptism Team journeys with parents and Godparents to prepare for and celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism of their children.
We invite you to join our team!
Do register if this is the ministry for you at csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
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.
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!
Audiovisual (AV) Ministry
JOIN US to create inspiring worship experiences!
Contact our Parish Office.
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
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.
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 of Musicians
Ephrem Music Ministry
Calling all musicians with a willing heart to serve to come forward to join Ephrem Music Ministry.
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.
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
Recruitment
csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Around Our Archdiocese
ACMI Prayer Session for Migrants: ‘My Family in God’s Heart’
For many migrants, family is the driving force behind their decision to work abroad. ACMI, in collaboration with the Missionary Families of Christ, warmly invites all migrants to join us for an afternoon of prayer, worship, communion, and reflection on God’s purpose for your family!
Date: 24 November 2024
Time: 1.30-5pm
Venue: Catholic Spirituality Centre
Come and gain a deeper understanding of God’s love within the heart of our families! Register now at rebrand.ly/FamilyinGodsHeart
“What Child is This?”
An Advent retreat for those who are same-sex attracted or identify as LGBTQ. A quiet and safe space for prayer, reflection and conversations on Advent.
This stay-in retreat invites you to prepare your hearts and minds for Christmas. Mass, eucharistic adoration, confession and spiritual direction will be available. The retreat will be facilitated by Fr Adrian Danker and Lance Ng.
Kindly reach out to us at our email for more information or to register by 20 Nov.
Venue: St Francis Xavier Retreat Centre
Date: Fri, Nov 29 (6pm) to Sun, Dec 01 (4pm)
Email: spdircourage@gmail.com
Treasure #16: A Catholic encounter retreat for young working adults
Have you been feeling spiritually dry – lost, weary or searching for something more in your life? We’d like to share some good news — it doesn’t have to stay this way. For the Lord says, “I am about to do a new thing” (Is 43:19).
Come and see what the Lord has in store for you at Treasure #16, a stay-in Catholic Encounter Retreat organised for young working adults (age 21 to 35 years old) in Singapore.
Retreat dates:
21 Nov (Thur) 745pm to 24 Nov (Sun) 6pm
Requires 1 day of leave on 22 Nov, Friday
Location: OYP (2 Lorong Low Koon S536449)
Cost: $163.50 (incl. 9% of GST)
Sign up link: tinyurl.com/OYP-
God’s goodness awaits you! If you have any queries, please write to treasure.oyp@catholic.org.
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.
or visit https://bit.ly/wwcf-church.
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
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.
Marriage Preparation Course
CANA 55 Waterloo St,
S. 187954
Special Retreat Package
Mondays to Thursdays
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.
