This Week In Our Community
Starting on the weekend
of 7 & 8 August
Saturday
6.30am – 50 pax
4.00pm – 50 pax
5.30pm – 100 pax
(Vaccinated)
Sunday
8.00am – 100 pax
(Vaccinated)
9.30am – 50 pax
11.00am – 50 pax
5.30pm – 50 pax
- ONLY parishioners who are vaccinated will be allowed in for Saturday 5.30pm and Sunday 8am EC. Parishioners who are vaccinated should book Saturday 5.30pm and Sunday 8am EC so as to give those not vaccinated a chance to book for the other EC time slots
- We ask parishioners who are not vaccinated to NOT book Saturday 5.30pm and Sunday 8am EC
In view of the rise in Covid-19 community clusters and cases in recent times, we would like to urge all elderly parishioners who have yet to be vaccinated with either the Pfizer or Moderna jabs, to refrain from attending physical Masses during this period of time for your own safety. You can instead tune in to the online Masses made available by the different churches.
For Mass Bookings of
Up to 150 persons
SafeEntry Procedures
Church of St Michael
Please ARRIVE 20 MINUTES before the Eucharistic Celebration (EC).
The gates will close 5 minutes before the start of the EC. We will not admit latecomers.
Do your Mass online booking at MyCatholic.sg
When you arrive at the Church
(2) SHOW your identification card
Those WITHOUT a working Token or TraceTogether App will be DENIED ENTRY.
Walk-ins will also NOT be allowed.
Please DO NOT LINGER on church grounds or its immediate vicinity after EC.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Children’s Liturgy
Sunday, 1 August 2021
1st Sunday of the month @ 11am
via Zoom
To register your child or children for the Children’s Liturgy, kindly email for the details to be sent to you: csm.admin@catholic.org.sg
For adults, kindly register for the 11am EC for the Zoom link to be emailed to you: https://tinyurl.com/EucharisticCelebrationviaZoom
Donation to the Poor
1st Sunday of the month
Collections will be for the Poor of the Parish
This pandemic has affected many people. The collection for the poor has also dwindled. We are appealing for donations for the poor.
You may also place your donation in the boxes provided at the Church. Do indicate “For the Poor” on the envelopes.
Do note that online donations are purely for the Church only.
You too can light up the lives of others!
Join us for
Evangelii Gaudium
The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis
23, 30 Aug, 6, 13, 20 Sept 2021
8pm – 9.30pm
via Zoom
Register today!
https://tinyurl.com/csmevangeliigaudium
When should we begin to prepare for baptism?
It is never too early.
During the pregnancy, families should contact the Parish Admin Office to sign up for the Infant Baptism Preparation Programme.
Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Library
Our library is open! We have about 300 books available in our library for borrowing. We have a wide range of books on faith, spirituality, healing, Mother Mary and many others. For those who are interested in studies and deeper readings, we have commentaries, bible dictionary, church history books too. A book review website indicated on this week’s Pilgrimage is also made available for your reference.
Due to the safety management measures, the list of books are made available in our CSM website under Library section for easy browsing. To borrow, write in to csmtrove@gmail.com and indicate the title of the book. Our librarians will provide you with more borrowing details.
We also have books for children ranging from 2 years old onwards. We have also selected some activities for our children to extend their book experience . To have a peek on the type of activities, simply scan the QR code as shown. This would also be made available on this week’s Pilgrimage.
Check out the suggested games and activities specially curated for each book. Click here.
Cannot Decide Which Book to Read?
Click the above image to see some recommendations
or check out our links below.
- View CSM Book Reviews here .
- Browse through the available list of books using CSM website.
- 300++ titles of physical books for borrowing.
- Provide book title and/or author to librarian.
- To borrow, write in to csmtrove@gmail.com
Book Themes
- Children
- Spirituality
- Healing
- Holy Spirit
- Faith
- Church
- Sacraments
- Salvation History
- Morality
- Introduction to Bible
- Formation
- Commentaries
- Mariology
- Saints
Sacrament of Reconciliation
on Sundays
BLUE ZONE ONLY
Reconciliation will be available at the following times on Sundays:
Areas (Worship Hall):
Blue Zone (Near Our Lady’s statue)
Time:
9am (half an hour before the 9.30am Eucharist)
10.30am (half an hour before the 11am Eucharist)
Register via email: csm.admin@catholic.org.sg
Intercessory Prayers
via Zoom
(Updated 28 May 2021)
Every Tuesday, 8pm
Jesus promised: “If on earth two of you agree in asking for anything, it will be granted to you by my heavenly Father” (Matthew 18:19). One of the most powerful ways we can pray as intercessors is together with others.
Please register via the URL above or by email to the Parish Admin Office if you wish to join in the intercessory prayers.
Private Worship and Columbarium Visits
Temporarily suspended
The Columbarium is undergoing Additions & Alterations (A&A) works and will be closed till further notice.
Currently Private Worship sessions are temporarily suspended till further notice.
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.
Infant Baptism Preparation Team
We are looking for parishioners who will be helping us to prepare couples to have their babies baptised. The team will execute a programme that has been written for this purpose.
Baptisms take place only four times in a year in our parish.
Email your interest to: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Around Our Archdiocese
CPS LUNCHTIME TALK VIA ZOOM
‘Sowing Seeds during Uncertain Times’.
Dates: Mondays, 16, 23 and 30 August 2021
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Registration is required.
Register by scanning the QR code in the poster or use this link https://tinyurl.com/3279k6m9
Rev Fr David Garcia
August 16 & 23 2021 (Mondays)
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Fr David Garcia, O.P is Dominican Moral Theologian, lectures at the Major Seminary and Catholic Theological Institute of Singapore in Moral Theology and is a well-known speaker who has addressed a spectrum of issues affecting society ranging from family life, social justice and bioethics; he has worked and/or is working with various church organisations including CTIS, Catholic Medical Guild and Caritas Singapore.
Leonard & Cassilda Koh
August 30 2021 (Monday)
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Leonard and Cassilda are a husband and wife team who are currently working at the Office for the New Evangelisation. Previously as staff at the Catholic Spirituality Centre, they were involved in conducting retreats and formation programmes. They both hold a Master in Theological Studies. As speakers, Leonard and Cassilda are known for bringing the Word of God to life with their dynamic and heartfelt style of presentation, and have spoken at various parishes, ecclesial communities and district level events.
TAKEAWAY MENU
Crossings Cafe
http://crossingscafe.com.sg
Crossings Cafe is pleased to extend our special takeaway/delivery menu from now till 18 August 2021. Stay home, stay safe!
To order, WhatsApp 8292 7972, call 6338 2669
or e-mail: manager@crossingscafe.com.sg
For delivery, please order one day in advance. Delivery charge is $8 per location (minimum order of $60 per location); free delivery for orders $150 and above.
CHARIS’ India Covid-19 Response
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
During the recent appeal for CHARIS’ India Covid-19 Response, we have been able to raise much more than what we have expected through your collective efforts and we hope to have been able to spread your love and prayers through the actions of our partners.
Many have benefited from the facilities and equipment since the campaign has closed, and their lives, along with many more, were touched by your compassion.
For more updates on how the funds have impacted the community, visit: https://makehopehappen.charis-singapore.org/index.php/2021/india-covid-19-response#pb-content-638
GIFT Contributions
The collection for the GIFT (Giving in Faith and Thankfulness) programme helps to build a more vibrant, evangelising and missionary Church. Sign up for a monthly pledge, the most sustainable source of funding for the archdiocese, to support its organisations and projects. Or give regularly via PayNow to 201231391K (include name and mobile no. or email).
Watch the video on to https://youtu.be/
More info at catholicfoundation.sg
Young Stewards Conference
“(Re)claiming the Gift of Faith”
14 August 2021
3pm to 6pm.
We are inviting members of all young adult Catholic communities across the Archdiocese to be part of this meaningful and exciting event!
The ultimate vision is to build a network of young working adult communities and organisations, who can engage with each other and be thought leaders on critical issues faced by young adult Catholics today, in building the Church for tomorrow.
What does this event hope to achieve?
A platform where passionate voices become co-creators in shaping mindsets about faith in today’s world, and being stewards of God’s gifts, using them for the good of God and His Church in Singapore. Specifically, the Foundation seeks to connect young working adults in identifying our gifts, the specific needs of the Church where we are called to utilise our gifts, and to commit to (re-)give our gifts to Christ and His Church out of love.
We will hear testimonies from fellow Catholics, and reflect and share about the needs of the Church, our individual gifts and how we are called to use them in areas of:
- Personal Vocation & Mission in Action
- Creativity, Communion & Collaboration
- Compassion, Economic Justice & Stewardship
Be part of “Ignitus! Social Mission with Love”
4 September, Saturday!
Celebrate the amazing love of God shown in our Singapore history! #Catholic200SG
Let’s come together as one body in our social mission and faith and discover how our church helps the vulnerable and marginalised.
Be inspired and respond to the call to bring God’s love and mercy to all.
Main event Date: 4 Sept, Saturday 2021
Micro-events in the months of July and August
Event and sessions will be conducted online.
Jointly organised by Caritas Singapore and CHARIS.
Find out more here ➡️ http://www.catholic200.sg/events/IGNITUSSocialMissionWithLove
To register for the main event on 4 Sept 2021 ➡️ http://bit.ly/ignitus4Sep21
“Make your marriage a priority!”
Good marriages can always be made better!
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 Aug 20-22 & Oct 22-24 by contacting David & Clara @ 96705390 or email at mewkend@gmail.com“
Faith is strengthened when it is given to others
– Redemptoris Missio (Mission of the Redeemer) – Encyclical by St Pope John Paul II
You are invited to further the good news of the Lord in 2021.
How can I share the faith that I received?
WATCH THE VIDEO:
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.
PRAYCATION – Montfortian Experience 2021
Renew your faith this year as we celebrate Catholic 200SG by spending a praycation with us at Montfort Centre.
We have now included the blended approach for those who just can’t seem to find time to spend a whole weekend retreat with us at Montfort Centre especially in this pandemic.
Fret not, we hear you and we are here with you.
Contact Lydia at 67695711 for more information!
CBN Career Counselling
Dear Friends of CBN,
Our Career Counselling Service is now available on Zoom Meeting.
In these current times, this can be a valuable service for you, as you can have discussions with a trained Counsellor on Career exploration, Career planning, Career transitions, Workplace challenges, Job Search strategies etc.
God Bless.
Click Here to Register.
