This Week In Our Community
All Saints’ Day
1 Nov 2021
Eucharistic Celebrations at 6.30am (100 pax); 6pm (50 pax); 8pm (100 pax & Zoom)
Register at MyCatholic.sg
For Zoom, register at https://tinyurl.com/AllSaintsDay1Nov
All Souls’ Day
2 Nov 2021
Eucharistic Celebrations at 6.30am (100 pax) & 8pm (100 pax)
Register via MyCatholic.sg
In view of recent government restrictions,
the Adoration Room will be closed.
Gaudium et Spes
Talks via Zoom
25 Oct; 1. 8, 15, 22 & 29 Nov 2021
8 – 9.30pm
Widely heralded as a landmark of Catholic social teaching, the wide-ranging document Gaudium et Spes (Joy and Hope), focuses on the role of the Church and its members in the world in areas ranging from politics to peace to the challenges of contemporary atheism to morality and service to the community. The document ultimately points to an authentic meaning of life that can be found only in Christ.
Join us for Evening Brew
Friday, 22 Oct 2021
8 – 9pm
Email your questions to Parish Admin office – csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Sacrament of Reconciliation
on Weekdays
starting 27 Sept 2021
Register via email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Our CSM priests will be available on the following days and times:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday evenings (after 6pm EC)
Tuesday mornings (after 6.30am EC)
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)
What can we discover in Joseph?
Wed 13 Oct 2021
7.45pm to 9.45pm
St Michael Room
Let art reveal rich meanings and insights into the earthly Father of our Lord Jesus.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/ArtnFaithonStJoseph
We need volunteers
@ Sun 5.30pm
to help direct drivers
to enter and exit safely in our new carpark
before and after Eucharistic Celebrations
Please contact the Parish Admin Office.
Eucharist Intentions Offerings
is now ONLINE!
Now you can submit your special intentions and well-being of your family and friends, and for your departed loved ones. Payment is online as well.
A Parish Report providing an update of the initiatives and activities that have been carried out in response to the Parish Assembly held in August 2019 has been prepared. It is accessible via our parish website under ‘Resources’ or you may access the direct link for the information here
We invite those of you who are not involved in any ministry to join the Intercessory Prayer Group.
We need 3 more Parishioners to join us!
(updated 10 Oct 2021)
From 1st September 2021
100 parishioners
Weekdays – Mondays to Fridays
6.30am Eucharistic Celebrations
We will be increasing mass capacity to 100 parishioners (fully vaccinated/ PETs & no more than 20 children under the age of 12) for the 6.30am weekday (Monday to Friday) Eucharistic Celebrations.
Note: Children aged 12 and below can participate in pre-event testing (PET) or vaccinated-only masses.
Please register via MyCatholic.sg
Starting on the weekend
of 7 & 8 August
Saturday
6.30am – 50 pax
4.00pm – 50 pax
5.30pm – 100 pax
(fully vaccinated/ PETs & no more than 20 children under the age of 12)
Sunday
8.00am – 100 pax
(fully vaccinated/ PETs & no more than 20 children under the age of 12)
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
Note: Children aged 12 and below can participate in pre-event testing (PET) or vaccinated-only masses.
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.
Subscribe to our Weekly Bulletin
Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
For Mass Bookings of
Up to 100 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.
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)
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
World Mission Sunday
24 Oct 2021
Mass Collections for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time will be set aside for the spread of Gospel. The total amount collected will be placed at the disposal of the Pontifical Mission Society for the Propagation of the faith.
Appeal for CHARIS’ Humanitarian Month
Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS), is making its annual appeal for their Humanitarian Aid Fund that supports the Archdiocese’s overseas humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts. By sharing our blessings, we can unite as the helping hand of the Church, allowing faith and love to be multiplied.
Donation envelopes are available in the parish. Alternatively, you can send a crossed cheque payable to “Humanitarian Aid Fund” with your name and contact information to: CHARIS, #07-02 Catholic Centre, 55 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187954. Please contact CHARIS at 6337-4119 or scan the QR code to visit their website for further information.
The Franciscans Missionary of Mary (FMM) Sisters
23 Oct 2021, Saturday
10am – 12noon
The Franciscans Missionary of Mary (FMM) Sisters are holding a religious vocation session on 23 Oct 2021 (Sat), the last of the “Passion for Mission” series. The session includes a sharing by Sr. Rosalie Ilboudo on her vocation story, and small groups sharing amongst participants.
Sr. Rosalie from Burkina Faso has been missioned to many different countries, including Muslim-majority states like Niger and Senegal, to where she is currently at in Australia. Regardless of where she is, and what she does, Sr. Rosalie’s personal mission has simply been “to be with the other”. To just be there, to be present, and to share in the lives of others, regardless of who they are, and what they are doing.
If you are wondering what is your vocation, or what is your mission in life, come join the FMM Sisters on 23 Oct to listen to Sr. Rosalie’s sharing for some inspiration! There will be opportunities to engage other FMM Sisters regarding discernment for religious vocations as well.
Remember that each of us are uniquely loved into being, each with His Spirit within us. We are all God’s work of art, created in Christ Jesus for the good works which God has already designated to make up our way of life. (Eph 2:10). Have you recognised your way of life?
Assisi Fun Day 2021 – E-Edition
7 – 17 October 2021
Shop and eat for good at Assisi Fun Day 2021 – E-Edition as we bring the world to you! Enjoy delicious food and exciting products from Asia, America and Europe, “chop” your virtual passports and have fun with games at www.assisifunday.sg from 7-17 Oct. Every dollar spent will go towards providing care and comfort for patients with terminal illnesses and their families.
For early birds only (by 6 Oct)
Support someone in need through “Give-A-Gift”! Make a $50 donation to give a gift of $50 credit to Assisi Hospice’s patient or someone in need for purchase of food and products at www.assisifunday.sg. We hope to bring joy to 400 patients and needy persons through this initiative.
Get $2 credit free for every $20 credit you top up in your E-Wallet for making purchases at www.assisifunday.sg .
Any clarifications, please feel free to email Lisa at lisa.law@assisihospice.org.sg or 98374060.
Module 6 of My Personal Moral Compass 2021
By Rev Fr David Garcia, O.P.
As medical technologies continue to develop rapidly and laws on them are debated, pertinent ethical questions about them need to be asked. When is the right time to turn off the plug and let a family member die in peace? Is mercy killing ever an option? Is abortion always wrong in all circumstances? Is plastic surgery ethical? Is IVF permissible? Can we redesign babies? Fr David Garcia will explore all these questions, and more, in the sixth module of My Personal Moral Compass: Stewards of Life. Come and join us!
Module 6 will start on 7 October 2021 and will be held weekly on Thursdays over Zoom live at 7:30 pm for seven weeks.
To register: https://bit.ly/396NZCT
For enquiries, please email Caritas Singapore at mpmc@caritas-singapore.org
Catholic Theology Network Conference
“On Being Catholic and Singaporean”
27 November 2021
ONLINE
In conjunction with the Catholic200SG celebration this year, Catholic Theology Network will be holding a conference with the theme “On Being Catholic and Singaporean”, held on the 27th Nov online. The plenary sessions and the breakout sessions will be presented with the perspective of being Singaporean.
This conference will help parishioners reflect on the interconnectedness of being Catholic and Singaporean, and increase the level of dialogue and understanding of our faith.
Registration : https://tinyurl.com/2336u5h7
Welcoming Home Returning Catholics
14 Sept – 16 Nov 2021
Tuesdays
8pm to 9.30pm
Landings Singapore presents a new 10 week programme which runs from 14th September 2021 through 16th November 2021, every Tuesday from 8pm to 9.30pm. A weekend of virtual retreat takes place near the end of this programme on the 6th and 7th November 2021. All sessions will be held over Zoom. We invite Catholics seeking a reconnection with the faith to register at this link: https://bit.ly/3gFDObF or to scan the QR code in the e-poster.
What to expect
- Check-in time and opening prayer
- Faith story-telling
- Response to story
- Fellowship
- Reflection on Catholic themes (the themes centre around our relationship with God as well as the Sacraments)
- Closing Prayer
For more information on Landings, please email singapore@landings.org.sg or visit www.landings.org.sg
Christ @ Work 2021
Saturday 30th October 2021
8.30am – 5.30pm
Village Hotel Sentosa
Online Live Streamed
The biennial Christ@Work Conference returns with the theme IGNITE Faith@Work, in line with the spirit of the Catholic200SG celebrations. Archbishop William Goh is the Keynote Speaker and ex-Cabinet Minister George Yeo will do the Afternoon Address. There will be 4 Panel Discussions featuring 16 Speakers.
Watch Our Programme Video Here! : https://youtu.be/sLNk2Z_UsXQ
Scan the QR Code or Click the Link below for Programme Brochure: https://bit.ly/CBNChristAtWork2021
Click the link below to Register: https://bit.ly/CBNChristAtWork2021Reg
“Families are not a problem; they are first and foremost an opportunity.” Amoris Laetitia by Pope Francis
The Family Conference “Family Life: The Joy of Love” on 5 and 6 November 2021, is organized by Catholic Family Life with a mission to form, empower and restore individuals, couples and families to flourish in the intimate love of God. The fully virtual conference is made up of 3 parts where professionals, teachers, social workers, any volunteers who work alongside families, as well as parents, will find resources that will support them in their journey to help form, empower and restore families.
Part 1 5 Nov 1.30 pm – 6.30 pm Working with Families (for Professionals who work with families)
Part 2 6 Nov 9.00 am – 12.00 pm Anchoring on our Faith (for Parents and families)
Part 3 6 Nov 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm Building Flourishing Families (for Singles, Couples, Parents and families)
Please find out more about the conference and register via https://www.familylife.sg/General_Registration
Every 3rd weekend of the month, parishes have a collection for the Giving in Faith and Thankfulness (GIFT) programme for the operational and infrastructural needs of the Church.
To effectively resource these needs, sign up for a monthly GIFT pledge, the most reliable source of funding for the archdiocese.
You can also give regularly via PayNow to 201231391K. Please include your name and mobile number or email address to receive an acknowledgement.
For more information, visit catholicfoundation.sg
“Make your marriage a priority!”
Good marriages can always be made better!
22 – 24 October
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 Oct 22-24 by contacting David & Clara @ 96705390 or email at mewkend@gmail.com“
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.
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.
