This Week In Our Community
Starting on the weekend
of 7 & 8 August
Saturday
6.30am – 50 pax
4.00pm – 50 pax
5.30pm – 100/150 pax
(Vaccinated)
Sunday
8.00am – 100/150 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
- We ask parishioners who are not vaccinated to NOT book 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 encourage parishioners to be vaccinated as soon as possible
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.
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
Our Priests on Leave
Please note that our priests will be on leave as follows:
Fr Terence
6 to 15 July
Fr John
16 to 27 July
O Bless Our Priests O Lord!
Join us for
Praise & Worship
Please note that the 17 July Praise & Worship
has been postponed to 21 August 2021
Saturday, 21 August 2021
8pm – 9.30pm
Worship Hall
Register today!
https://tinyurl.com/csmpraiseworship
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?
- 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
Why is Emotional Resilience something we should strive to build in our families?
Thursday, 15 July 2021
Firstly, it cultivates an awareness to manage our emotions in more helpful ways, and empowers us to persevere through trials. By creating a safe space in our family for one another to learn from our mistakes, it makes it easier for open communication to regulate our emotions. This allows families to grow in understanding and fosters a deeper emotional connection.
View poster for registration details.
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
Authentic Discipleship
We are all called to be disciples of Jesus, though sometimes, it feels like we are just his fans, much like the crowd in a football stadium. We merely admire Jesus but are not ready to take up the cross and follow him. Come away, reflect and pray in this Authentic Discipleship retreat for the freedom and courage to be true disciples of Jesus.
Register here:
https://www.montfortcentre.org/events-1/authentic-discipleship
Primary 1 Registration
Phase 2B
26 & 27 July 2021
Priority for registration under Phase 2B is for a child of a baptised Catholic parent.
Please view above poster for more information.
A Call to Teach in a Catholic School
21 June to 16 July 2021
All MOE educators who are interested in teaching in Catholic Schools are invited to request for information of vacancies in Catholic Schools.
Please view the poster for more information.
“Ethics of Love, Sex & Marriage”
Starting 1 July 2021 (Thursdays)
7.30pm
By Rev Fr David Garcia, O.P.
What sexual behaviours does the Church consider immoral? Is pre-marital sex permissible? Should homosexual people be able to marry?
Why is there great discrepancy between traditional Christian morality and contemporary culture on sexuality? Can the Church impose its views on society at large? Who decides?
Let us explore these questions and much more in Module 4 of My Personal Moral Compass (MPMC) on Ethics of Love, Sex and Marriage!
Module 4 will start on 01 July 2021 and will be held weekly on Thursdays over Zoom live at 7:30 pm for seven weeks.
To register: https://bit.ly/2RYKMjT
For enquiries, please email Caritas Singapore at mpmc@caritas-singapore.org
“Am I ready for Mission?”
July 5, 12, 19 & 26 2021 (Mondays)
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Talk by Rev Fr Valerian Cheong.
The pilgrim Church is missionary by Her nature and I am part of Her. What does mission mean? Is everyone called to one? How do I know I am ready?
Register at https://tinyurl.com/ytwmsdk7
“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 register your interest for a Marriage Encounter Weekend 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.
