Encounter
Way of the Cross
7 March – 11 April
Every Friday @ 7pm
There will be no Holy Hour.
Way of the Cross for Seniors
Thursdays
27 Mar, 3, 10, 17 Apr
9.30am to 10.30am
St John Vianney
Lent Reconciliation Service – City District
Mon 24 Mar, 8pm : St Joseph’s Church, 143 Victoria St.
(Combined parishes of OLOL, SPP, St Joseph’s Church)
Tues 25 Mar, 8pm: Church of St Bernadette
Wed 26 Mar, 7.30pm: Church of St Michael
Thurs 27 Mar, 8pm: Novena Church
(Mon 31 Mar – Hari Raya Puasa, Public Holiday)
Tues Apr 1, 8pm: Church of the Sacred Heart
Wed Apr 2, 8pm: Church of St Teresa
Thurs Apr 3, 8pm: Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
Please note that the Church of St. Michael will adopt the form where all would remain until the very last penitent is heard.
There will be a communal prayer at the end of the session.
Gethsemane Experience
5 Apr, Sat, 6.30pm
We meet at Michael’s Patio
Register here: http://tinyurl.com/CSMGethsemaneExperience
Are you struggling in some areas of your life?
Are you finding it difficult to stay on the path of holiness?
Have you fallen asleep?
Come and walk with Jesus this lent, and be awakened once again.
*Bring a water bottle, a portable fan
Holy Week
12 Apr, Sat: Palm Sunday Procession at 5.30pm EC
13 Apr, Sun: Palm Sunday (ECs at normal Sunday timings)
17 Apr, Thu: Remembering our Resurrection through Jesus Christ, 7pm
Maundy Thursday, 9.30pm
18 Apr, Fri: Good Friday
7.30am Lauds
8.00am (English)
10.00am (Mandarin)
3.00pm (English)
19 Apr, Sat: Easter Vigil, 7.30pm
20 Apr, Sun: Easter Sunday (ECs at normal Sunday Timings)
Lenten Reflection
Jesus cries out on the cross, “Eli, Eli Lama Sabachthani?” “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Come and join us for the lenten reflection, led by Fr Sam John.
14 to 16 April, 8pm Bethel.
The Lord is waiting for you.
Register here: http://tinyurl.com/CSMLentenReflection
Maundy Thursday
– Remembering our Resurrection through Jesus Christ,
17 April 2025, Thurs, 7pm at Michael’s patio
Register: tinyurl.com/CSMMaundyThursday
Formation
28 March, 8pm at Michael’s Patio
Have a question about the faith?
Come together with your favourite cuppa as we unpack the questions we have about our faith!
Bring food to share with your friends.
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
Church of St Michael Family Camp 2025
Final Call for Registration!
The CSM Family Camp will be held from 31 May to 4 June at Sand and Sandals Resort, Desaru! This is the final call for couples, families, who want to join us for a few days of family bonding and fun!
If you have registered interest previously, we will be contacting you to check in if you will be confirming your registration.
We will be closing registration in a couple of weeks, so don’t wait too long to sign up!”
Register: tinyurl.com/CSMFamilyCampInterest
Workout cum Breakfast
in collaboration with KWSC @ St George’s
12 & 26 Mar
9am
Registration is open to Seniors:
- above 60 years old
- staying in St. George’s & St. Michael’s estate.
Register through the Parish Admin Office.
with your Full name, Contact no. and Postal code
Limited slots. Registration will close when slots are filled.
Dress: For exercise/ workout
If you are unwell (even if you have registered), please don’t join in the exercise. Come for the fellowship.
CSM in collaboration with Kolem Ayer Residents’ Network
presents Wellness Day
2 Apr, Wed
9.30am to 11.30am
St Michael Room
Come learn tips from the Health Promotion Board to live healthier lives.
Infant Baptism
The upcoming Sacrament date would be on 26 April 2025, 3pm
The 1st preparatory session begins on 29 March 2025, 3pm (with parents & godparents).
Please register your child by 23 March 2025: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
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
@ 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
Petals Ministry
No experience needed
Use Your Creativity to Bless Others – Whether you’re a floral expert or a beginner, your hands can bring joy and encouragement to others.
Serve with Purpose – Every flower arrangement carries a message of hope, love, and God’s beauty, bringing life to our church and the souls it touches.
Be Part of a Community – Grow in faith and fellowship as we design floral arrangements that uplift hearts and glorify God.
Join us and let your gifts blossom in God’s presence.
Email your interest to
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
Coro di Velli Angeli Choir welcomes you!
Looking for singers and musicians
We serve on Saturdays at 5.30pm
Eucharistic Celebrations.
Email your interest to
csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Join the Family Life Ministry
We are looking for parishioners who are not involved in any ministry to come forward to help us
care for the family life in the Church.
The ministry will look into the areas of providing information on marriage, couple health,
parenting, events to build family wellness and support for those in challenging situations like
divorce, dealing with teenagers and ageing parents.
Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
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
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.
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.
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
csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Around Our Archdiocese
Blessed Sacrament Church (1 Commonwealth Drive, Singapore 149603).
Room 04-01
(248 Upper Thomson Rd, S 574371)
The event is free but must register for this event by link: https://forms.gle/
Choice Weekend
Uncover the Richness and Poverty
of Your Relationships
29 – 31 Mar
Weekend @ LaSalle House
6 – 8 June
Weekend @ San Damiano Franciscan Centre
18 – 20 October
Weekend @ Punggol Retreat Centre
Registration closes 2 weeks before each weekend.
Contact Greg 91704011
Register via QR Code in above poster or https://bit.ly/ChoiceSG25
Paschal Triduum
17 – 20 April
Lasalle House
PASCHAL TRIDUUM: Holy Week Retreat at La Salle House by the Cenacle Sisters. 17-20 April. There will be daily input sessions, spiritual direction, Sacraments and Liturgies from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday. Due to limited rooms, early registration is recommended.
Register: PASCHAL TRIDUUM: Holy Week Retreat
Praying the Middle Years
A Midlife Retreat
17 – 18 May
Lasalle House
Praying the Middle Years: A Midlife Retreat at La Salle House by the Cenacle Sisters. 17-18 May. The retreat will evoke significant questions during this life transition: Who am I? How have my relationships impacted me? How would I like to live meaningfully and fruitfully? While the approach to this retreat is psycho-spiritual, the call at this life stage is essentially to undertake a spiritual journey towards a more intimate relationship with self, others and God.
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
Combined Lent to Easter
Reflection Booklet 2025
Available for download from 22 Feb
This booklet will journey with you through the Lenten season of detachment and renewal, into the newness of life at Easter.
Our Lenten practices prepare us for the joy and renewal of Christ’s resurrection, which the Church celebrates throughout the 50 days of Eastertide. It’s essential, therefore, that our reflections do not end at Lent, but continue into the season of Easter.
Get your copy today by scanning the QR code in the above poster or visiting one.org.sg.
Join the ACMI Family
ACMI is looking for passionate individuals to fill the following roles:
- Executive, Pastoral & Formation
- Executive, Skills Development (Full-time & Part-time)
Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference to the lives of migrants in Singapore?
Join the ACMI family, and be part of a team that’s all about empowering our migrant brothers and sisters!
👀 View the full job descriptions here ➡️ rebrand.ly/acmijobs
📎 Interested applicants can email Shelley (shelley.tan@catholic.org.sg) with your resume/CV.
HIS SEVEN LAST WORDS ON THE CROSS
A Lenten Reflection
28 March 2025 (Friday)
8:00 pm – 10 pm
La Salle House, 490 East Coast Road, Singapore 429058
Speaker: Br Collin Wee, FSC
This Lent, take up your cross; listen to and reflect on Jesus’ words to you from the cross.
Love offering: $40 per person; OR $30 per person EARLY BIRD OFFER for registration before 12 March.
For more info/to register: https://forms.gle/c8rmsf1cpmBxAjBd8
Brother Raphael of the Cross (Cheong Qing Fa)
from the Order of the Discalced Carmelite Friars OCD
will be called to the Order of Deacons on 1 May 2025
at Church of Saints Peter and Paul
by His Eminence William Cardinal Goh
The publication of these banns fulfils the canonical requirement, can. 1051 2°. Catholics are obliged to reveal any impediments or circumstances that would prevent him from receiving Sacred Orders and should contact the OCD General Delegate, Fr Anselm Phang OCD or William Cardinal Goh with such information as soon as possible.
Beginning Experience Weekend
21 – 23 Mar
Date: 21 Mar – 23 Mar 2025 (Friday night through Sunday afternoon)
At the Feet of the Good Shepherd (FGS)
22 & 23 Mar
Punggol Retreat Centre
A personalised, directed retreat for leaders to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to His voice, allowing our Good Shepherd to tend to our inner wounds and restore our soul.
$320/- per pax including accommodation, meals and spiritual direction session.
To register or find out more for both courses, go to www.catholicleader.sg
Building Trust (TRU)
First run on 8 March
Second run on 12 April 2025
Agape Village
Through conversations and interactive group activities, participants will develop a shared understanding of trust and take personal responsibility for how they can develop deeper levels of trust at an inter-personal and group level.
$100/- per pax including GST & lunch.
To register or find out more for both courses, go to www.catholicleader.sg
Job Opportunity: Pastoral Worker
St Gabriel’s Foundation is looking to employ a Pastoral Worker/Officer to help build and sustain the Catholic school culture within our schools. Relevant educational qualifications are required. Please view poster above.
Interested parties can contact us via email at enquiry@stgabrielsfoundation.sg or call us at 89111359.
46th Anniversary Mass
3rd May, Saturday
Welcome Home Catholics!
Thinking about starting your journey back to the Church in 2025?
Are you searching for a journey back to the heart of the church?
It’s time to answer the call.
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour (OLPS)
Tuesday evenings, 8pm – 10pm beginning 4th March 2025
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
on Friday evenings 7.30pm – 9.30pm,
beginning 7th March 2025 – 30th May 2025
with a weekend Retreat.
Landings, a reconciliation ministry built for returning Catholics, is conducting a 10-week programme at the above two locations.
Recover the faith that never left you!
Register to find out more here: https://landings.typeform.com/
CREATING SAFE SPACES
in Communities and Religious Institutions
22-23 March 2025
(2 days, non-stay in at La Salle House)
Register : https://forms.gle/TKeRHkzrdqrswEpa9
This two-day workshop seminar introduces Safeguarding as Charism and Spirituality, starting with its theological and spiritual foundation. Abuse and all its forms will be defined. The dynamics of victimization and offending will also be explored. This workshop is highly recommended to all holding leadership positions in the Church.
As Pope Francis insists, “We are a sign that the ministry of safeguarding belongs to all of us as it is part of the Church’s ministry, indeed of evangelization itself,” and without safe spaces and interior freedom from the heart, our Church will never be safe where the Gospel is freely proclaimed.”
Lead Like Jesus (LLJ)
15 & 29 March
Effective leadership – whether on the job, in the community, at church or in the home – starts on the inside. Knowing who we are, and to whom we belong to. One deals with one’s relationship to Christ. The other with one’s life purpose.
A foundational module based on the servant leadership modelled by Jesus Christ, exploring the 4 domains of leading like Jesus: the heart, head, hands and habits.
Venue at Agape Village. $200/- per pax including GST & lunch and tea break for 2 sessions and personal workbook.
To register or find out more, go to www.catholicleader.sg
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.
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.
