Encounter
Our Feast Day will be upon us very soon. For our celebrations, based on the theme “Stoke the Spark of Faith’‘, we aim to invite-welcome and connect with all of you, make new friends and bring us closer as a community.
Mark your calendar for the events as shown and we look forward to your active participation!
Do come and be with the Community of St. Michael’s.
If Presidential Elections is on 1 Sept
(Public Holiday)
please take note the
Eucharistic Celebration
will ONLY be at 7.30am
Holy Hour
Friday, 1 Sept
7pm
Bethel
When St. Faustina was praying before Jesus in the Holy Eucharist He showed her a vision. Each time a person entered the chapel and visited Jesus exposed in a monstrance, she saw His Divine Rays of Love and Mercy burst forth and encircle the world and everyone in it with graces and blessings! Through Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Jesus unleashes His rays of healing upon us, our families and the whole world.
Source: https://www.stfrancisadoration.org/
St Michael
Feast Day TRIDUUM
26 – 28 Sept
STOKE THE SPARK OF FAITH
Evening Programme
7.30pm Praise & Worship, followed by FAITH sharing, Eucharistic Celebration, & Fellowship at St Michael Patio
Day 1 | 26 Sept – The Gift of Faith
What does faith mean? A gift to be treasured? To honour the one who gave us the gift, we ought to open the gift.
Day 2 | 27 Sept – Faith to Stoke Faith
Do you know the power of your faith? We who have grown in our faith should stoke the faith in others.
Day 3 | 28 Sept – Faith to Move a Mountain
Does the faith given move you – the first mountain? What is the evidence of you movng a mountain with your faith?
Please note there will be NO 6.30am & 6pm Eucharistic Celebrations during the 3-day Triduum.
St Michael Feast Day
Fri 29 Sept
8pm
Bethel
Archangels are one of the nine choirs of angels. Archangels have unique roles as God’s messengers to people at critical times. Among all the angels, they have the most special and protective love for all people and for the earth. The Church recognises Michael the Archangel as one of the greatest of the archangels. He is the guardian of the Church, as well as the patron saint
Note: There will be NO 6.30am & 6pm Eucharistic Celebrations on 29 Sept 2023.
Formation
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
Donation to the Poor
1st Sunday of the Month
Thank you for your generosity!
Our parish provides help to the poor and under-privileged in our neighbourhood. Help us reach out to them and see hope in humanity, and faith in God.
14 October
To register by 1 Sep.
For more information:
Let’s Get Arty!
We have some surprises up our sleeves for our Feast Day celebrations! A special wall mural of our Parish will soon be revealed. What will it depict? Join us for some JAM SESSIONS in the coming weeks to find out more. We have lined up a fun programme for all ages! There will be hands-on activities that both adults and kids will enjoy. So sign up today!
Below is a quick glimpse at the upcoming events.
Feeling Arty-Farty (26 Aug)
Create your very own art souvenir of St Michael and our church. A theme will be unveiled and there will be colouring pencils and pastel chalks, cut origami pieces, recycled material, etc. to create your masterpiece.
http://tinyurl.com/CSMArtJamming26Aug
Feeling Snappy (2 Sep)
Wishing you could snap better photos? Discover how you can capture special moments of our church and parishioners. It will no longer be a skill issue. You’ll soon be taking those Instagramable shots.
http://tinyurl.com/CSMPhotoJamming2Sep
Feeling Inspired (9 Sep)
Express the beauty of our Lord’s creation and your relationship with God using various materials. Learn to create a Prayer Zine for yourself or a loved one. How has your faith changed you?
http://tinyurl.com/CSMArtJamming9Sep
Feeling Blue (10 Sep)
Blue is the colour and not the mood! Parishioners will be able to express their thoughts and feelings with a special ‘blue’ printing art form. Curious? Come and find out.
ArtJamming Session
Sat 26 Aug
6.30pm to 9.30pm
St Thomas Room
Art can be a form of prayer and connecting to God. Come together to paint your own icon of St Michael. All ages welcome! Children below 5 to be accompanied by an adult.
Register Today!
Photo Jamming Session
Sat 2 Sep
10.20am to 12.30pm
St Andrew/St Paul Rooms
Wishing you could snap better photos? Discover how you can capture special moments of our church and parishioners. It will no longer be a skill issue. You’ll soon be taking those Instagramable shots.
Register today!
ArtJamming Session
FEELING INSPIRED?
Sat 9 Sep
7pm to 9.30pm
St Basil Room
Express the beauty of our Lord’s creation and your relationship with God using various materials. Learn to create a Prayer Zine for yourself or a loved one. How has your faith changed you?
Register Today!
ArtJamming Session
FEELING BLUE?
Sun 10 Sep
11am to 2pm
St Andrew Room
Blue is the colour and not the mood! Parishioners will be able to express their thoughts and feelings with a special ‘blue’ printing art form. Curious? Come and find out.
Register Today!
Chillax in September will be postponed,
as we are under construction to serve you better.
for an exciting event coming later this year!
Volunteers for
Christmas Decor
We need an army of elves (YOU!)
to help create a special birthday celebration
this year.
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.
In tandem with the talks on
INTRO TO SCRIPTURE,
check out our CSM Library
for more books on the Bible
and its teachings.
Refer to our
Steps to Download the CSM Library App,
then click the link below for a selection of books
on reading scripture:
https://bookshelf.app.link/2oYMN5f5fBb
or come meet us at our mobile CSM Library
(by the religious stall) on Sundays after 9.30am EC
Check out the latest photos
on CSM Flickr Albums
See how our young 11-year-olds help out at a SSVP FIN Event; Check out the Big Wash at St Michael Patio as well as the sumptuous breakfast that Zeni’zo prepares for the parishioners; What are our fellow parishioners up to at our first First Aid & AED Course?
Get your CSM T-shirts
CSM t-shirts are available at our Religious Stall.
Opening Hours on Sundays only.
8.45am to 9.30am; 10.45am to 11.30am
Each t-shirt costs $34 only.
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.
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 Luke Room
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
Mondays to Sundays
7am to 9.30pm
Our Adoration Room is now open daily from 7am to 9.30pm.
Ministry Recruitment
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
Outreach
Happy Easter
to your neighbourhood workers
Parishioners Monika Pereira and Cecilia Lee hosted a nasi bryani lunch for migrant workers, to share our Easter Joy with the those in our neighbourhood.
Outreach Project
Sunday 26 March 2023
Altar Boys & EMHC
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
“Restore, Rekindle and Renew
your marriage at the ME Weekend!”
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 6 to 8 Oct 2023 or 1 to 3 Dec 2023 by contacting Reenie at 9676 7889 or email at mewkend@gmail.com
Exam Mass & Recollection
Fri 8 Sept 2023
2pm – 5pm
Catholic Centre
55 Waterloo Street, Level 8
Calling all students currently in JC/IB! Busy with studying, and the many commitments of school? Do you desire to come away and rest for a while? Look no further!
You’re invited to join us for a time of Mass, prayer, and fellowship with other students. Come and find rest in the Lord, as you prepare your heart for this upcoming exam season.
For enquiries, contact Gabriella at gabriella.oyp@catholic.org.sg or Kristen at kristen.oyp@catholic.org.sg.
The Holy Face of Jesus Christ
15 Sept 2023
7.30pm – 9.30pm
St Ignatius Church
St Ignatius Hall
Speaker: Andrew Kong, Apostolate for Catholic Truth
To register, scan QR Code in poster above.
Christ@Work x Young Stewards Conference 2023
Sat, 14 October 2023
9am to 6pm
St. Joseph’s Institution
38 Malcolm Road, Singapore 308274
In the spirit of One Church, Catholic Business Network (CBN) and Catholic Foundation (CF) are excited to bring you the joint Christ@Work and Young Stewards Conference on the theme “Joy at Work; Work in Love”.
How can we be joyful at our workspace and work with others in love? Our keynote speakers, Fr David Garcia, OP and Alex Yam, Mayor of North West District will seek to answer this question.
Choose between the Christ@Work Track by CBN and the Young Stewards track by CF where various speakers will expand on the theme. The conference will conclude with sunset Mass celebrated by H.E. Marek Zalewski, Apostolic Nuncio to Singapore, with Fr Colin Tan, SJ as concelebrant.
Tickets at $35 per person – Registration is open until 7 October. Register by 10 September to enjoy an early-bird rate of $25.
Registration: https://www.bit.ly/cwysc23
Enquiries: CBN: admin@cbn.sg or CF: cf@catholicfoundation.sg/63380348 (Visit www.cbn.sg or www.catholicfoundation.sg/ysc-2023 for more information)
Scan the QR Code for more details.
Parenting Pre-Teens in the Digital Age
Sat 9 Sept 2023
9.30am – 12noon
For young parents (with children 12 years & below) to help them review their parenting skills and learn valuable tips to impact positively on the growth of their children:
Venue: La Salle House, 490 East Coast Road, Singapore 429058
Organiser: La Salle House – a Formation Centre run by De La Salle Brothers
For more info/To register:
Date: 22 Sep – 24 Sep 2023 (Friday night through Sunday afternoon)
Boys’ Town
75th Anniversary Church Collections 2023
Donate via:
PayNow to UEN: 201534576H007
For tax deduction purposes, kindly key in your information using the template below under Reference:
CC NRIC Mobile No.
Together, we can help make a difference in these young lives!
We thank you for your kindness and support!
Marriage Preparation Course in Mandarin
3 & 10 Sep 2023
9am to 5pm
Venue: Agape Village
Course Fee: $160 per couple
Register
Montfortian Experience Retreat
Blessed are those who mourn
8 – 10 Sep 2023
https://www.montfortcentre.
KATONG CATHOLIC BOOK CENTRE PTE LTD (KCBC)
31 Aug – Last Day as Katong Catholic Book Centre Pte Ltd
1 to 31 Sep – Shop is closed
1 Oct – Shop Re-opens as Katong Catholic Shop
We are de-registering Katong Catholic Book Centre Pte. Ltd. (KCBC) by 31 August 2023, closing the shop for one month in September, and will re-open as Katong Catholic Shop (KCS) on 1 October 2023.
Scan the QR Code in above pix and follow KCBC Facebook for updates and details
October resume orders for – ORDO, Advent Candle orders, Living Faith & Shalom subscriptions, Paschal candles.
QUIETING THE SOUL CHIANGMAI 2023
by Cenacle Sisters and Team
A silent 8-full day or 5-full day retreat set in the beautiful environment of the Seven Fountains Retreat Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Three choices of dates (includes travel time) :
1) 8 days – Nov.26 – Dec. 5, 2023
2) 5 days – Nov. 29 – Dec -5, 2023
3) 5-days – Dec. 7 – Dec. 13, 2023
Closing date: 15 September or when registration is full
Contact : 9298-5808 / 9722-3148.
email: cenaclesingapore@gmail.com
website: www.cenaclemission.com
SPIRITUALITY FOR THE
2ND HALF OF LIFE
– THE MIDLIFE TRANSITION
Sept 8-10, 2023 (Fri check in after dinner,
Check out Sun after lunch)
Venue: La Salle House
For ages between 40 to 60yo
Facilitated by Sr. Linda Lizada and team, the approach to this programme is psycho-spiritual and the underlying assumption is that at this point in our lives, we are being invited into a spiritual journey as we assess how we have lived our lives up till this point, and how we would like to spend the rest of our years.
REST, RELISH & RECHARGE! By the Beach
Sept 21-24, 2023 (Thurs – Sun)
4D3N@Bintan
Open to all above 21yo
Feeling tired from work, daily routines and ministry?
Almost at the brink of burn-out yet having no-where safe to go?
Let us go to a quiet place and rest in the Lord. This retreat is suitable for active servers and/or those taking a break from ministry to grow & deepen our relationship with self and with God. Accompanied by Sr. Kriz & team, through an arrangement of leisure activities, these days of reflection and prayer hope to find God in all things & time.
A Day in the Life of a Seminarian
Teaser Video: Catch the full-length feature film premiering on Vocation Sunday on the Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore’s Official YouTube Channel.
Welcoming Home Catholics Seeking A Reconnection
4 Sept to 14 Nov 2023
Landings Singapore presents a new 10 week programme for Catholics seeking a reconnection to the faith. It runs from 4 September 2023 through 14 November 2023, every Monday or Tuesday from 8pm to 10.00pm. All sessions will be held in person at Church of the Holy Spirit or Church of Queen of Peace. We invite you to register your interest or to find out more using the QR code in the poster. For more information on Landings, please email returning@landings.org.sg or visit www.landings.org.sg
Verbum Dei Family Camp
1 to 3 Sept 2023
Come away to Malaysia with your kids to the Verbum Dei Family Camp from 1-3 September 2023! Hear from fellow Catholic parents about their life experiences on how to grow closer to God as a family. Kids Programme for ages 3 – 12 provided. For enquiries and registration please email VDeifamilies@gmail.com • Mobile 96890919 • www.
Life Without Strife: Choosing what is truly important
By Caritas Young Adults
As young adults living in a busy and competitive society, we are constantly flooded with multiple responsibilities and concerns like work, family, friends, church, volunteering, etc. How should we prioritise? How can we fulfil all our responsibilities?
Come and join us in person at CANA for a discussion with like-minded young adults on this challenge and how we can manage it. There will also be a brief overview of Catholic Social Teaching to aid the discussions.
To register, please visit https://forms.office.com/r/eKyRmQdN9r
For enquiries, please email Caritas Singapore at mpmc@caritas-singapore.org
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.
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/
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.
