This Week In Our Community
Mass Booking Etiquette
As sisters and brothers in Christ of our beloved parish, let us act in kindness and consideration towards one another other when making bookings for Eucharistic celebrations.
1 system: Register only with mycatholic.sg
Mass booking is only required on myCatholic.Sg. There is no need to register with the parish office again.
This made the use of our own system difficult: Parishioners who book on myCatholic.Sg as well as on our parish system
1 Booking: choose only 1 time slot
Choose a mass that you will be able to attend and do show up for it upon registering. With limited seating, do consider our other sisters and brothers who wish to go but may not have the chance to because of bookings made but with no show.
This made the use of our own system difficult: Parishioners that cannot attend mass at an earlier mass (eg. 4pm on Sat) sign up repeatedly on the parish system because it’s available.
Mass Bookings
- 4x in a month- weekend ECs
- 1x Daily- Weekday ECs
In a month, one may register up to 4 times for Weekend Eucharists. One may also register up to 1x time daily, for Weekday Eucharists.
This made the use of our own system difficult: Parishioners that cannot attend mass at an earlier mass (eg. 4pm on Sat) sign up repeatedly on the parish system because it’s available.
Confirmation
The mass booking confirmation is triggered immediately by MyCatholic.sg system by the Archdiocese of Singapore, and not at our parish of the Church of St Michael.
This made the use of our own system difficult: Parishioners who bagger the staff about the release of the emails for booking
Parishioners Only
Eucharistic Celebrations on zoom are only for CSM parishioners who have registered for it. To avoid any misunderstanding, your kind cooperation is requested to not share Zoom details and links with others who have not registered.
This made the use of our own system difficult: Parishioners who pass on the link to Catholics from other Churches
All of the above leads made the use of our own system difficult and staff working overtime in order to get a proper listing for the Eucharist.
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Information Talks- Lumen Gentium
Register: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Time: Mondays, 8pm
Dates: 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb
Speaker: Daphne Leong
Venue: via Zoom
The church itself is Lumen Gentium (in Latin means “Light of the Nations”). What is the primary role of the church? What is the role of laity and the People of God? What is the call to holiness and our connectedness to the saints? Summarized and taught to us by Father Terence Pereira, will provide us a fundamental understanding of the Church .
Donation Box
The donation box has been shifted to the confessional. Those of you who want to donate cash may do so. You can also drop in your mass intentions there.
For those going to the loft, you can drop your donations for the time being at the picture of our Lady as you do the SafeEntry check in.
Around Our Archdiocese
Evangelization
‘Evangelization is a priority mission of the 20thCentury Church.
It is the essential mission of the church for all times’ – Pope Paul VI
Let us ponder, how do you make evangelization a priority in the coming year?
My Personal Moral Compass 2021
By: Rev Fr David Garcia, OP
My Personal Moral Compass (MPMC) is a year-long (January to December) systematic course in Moral Theology. This course is for people who are interested in formative foundation of Ethics and Moral Theology. This course is organised by Caritas Singapore.
MPMC will start on 21 January 2021 and will be held weekly on Thursdays. Currently, sessions will be conducted online.
For more information and registration, please email formation@caritas-singapore.org
PRAYCATION
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!
Introduction to the Bible
Part 1
Date: 22 Jan 2021, Friday Evenings
Time: 8:15-9:45 PM
Part 2
Date: 23 Jan 2021, Saturday Mornings
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
Register: https://tinyurl.com/y6rhftnf
If you would like to know the answer to these questions and more, join us for Introduction to the Bible- a two part lecture series presented by Helen Chong with a Q&A session at the end of the second lecture hosted by Fr. Ferdinand Purnomo, OCD., Spiritual Director of the Singapore Archdiocesan Biblical Apostolate.
About the Presenter:
Helen Chong is with the Biblical Apostolate Team (BAT) at the Church of St Francis Xavier (SFX). Since 2013, she has been conducting talks on books of the Bible as well as topics which deal with the biblical basis for Catholic beliefs. Her Bible classes on Sundays have been drawing an increasing audience over the last eight years, attracting attendees beyond the SFX parish. She is frequently a guest speaker at the invitation of other church ministries e.g. to address parents whose children are being prepared for their first Sacrament of Reconciliation and first Holy Communion, to RCIA participants on the Bible, Mary and the Sacraments and to the participants of Charismatic Prayer sessions on various topics. In current COVID times, she facilitates SFX BAT’s weekly Bible study sessions which are based on Dr Brant Pitre’s Mass Readings Explained.
LOVE OFFERING Options:
- PayNow: using UEN T08CC4023DBA1 (This is the name that will appear ARCHDIOCESAN BIBLICAL APOSTOLATE)
- Bank Transfer to: UOB A/C No.: 451-300-686-6
- Cheque to: Payee Name:Archdiocesan Biblical Apostolate (Post: 2 Highland Road, #03- 17 Singapore 549102)
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.
Date: 11 Jan – 3 May 2021 [16 Sessions Monday Evenings]
No classes on (February 15)
TIME: EVENINGS (8:00 – 10:00 PM)
By: Msgr. Ambrose Vaz
REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/35Zju0Y
Date: 12 Jan – 20 April 2021 [14 Sessions Tuesday Evenings]
No session on (Feb 9)
TIME: EVENINGS (8:00 – 10:00 PM)
By: Msgr. Eugene Vaz
REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/370RQjq
Date: 13 Jan – 5 May 2021 [16 Sessions Wednesday Evenings]
No classes on (February 10)
TIME: EVENINGS (8:00 – 10:00 PM)
By: Msgr. Ambrose Vaz
REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/33b9IqN
Date: 14 Jan 14 – 27 May 2021 [16 Sessions Tuesday Evenings]
No classes on (Mar 18 School Break ,Apr 1 & 8 Lent & Easter Week, May 13)
TIME: EVENINGS (7:30 – 9:30 PM)
Date: 19 Jan – 18 May 2021 [16 Sessions Tuesday Mornings]
No classes on (Mar 16 School Break ,Apr 6 Easter Octave)
TIME: MORNINGS (9:30 – 11:30 AM)
By (both): Fr. Ferdinand Purnomo OCD
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/y57mg6kc
Books of SAMUEL
Date: 15 Jan – 14 May 2021 [16 Sessions Friday Mornings]
No classes on (February 12 & April 2)
TIME: MORNINGS (9:30 – 11:30 AM)
By: Msgr. Ambrose Vaz
REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/2HuJ44u
LOVE OFFERING Options (for all the above):
- PayNow: using UEN T08CC4023DBA1 This is the name that will appear ARCHDIOCESAN BIBLICAL APOSTOLATE
- Bank Transfer to: UOB A/C No.: 451-300-686-6 (Please add SM in your PAYNOW and BANK Transfer detail)
- Cheque: to Payee Name- Archdiocesan Biblical Apostolate
- Post: 2 Highland Road, #03- 17 Singapore 549102
All Year Round @ CSM
Sacraments & Worship @CSM
CSM Sunday 11am Zoom
Eucharistic Celebrations
Register: https://tinyurl.com/EucharisticCelebrationviaZoom
For twice-a-month Weekend EC, or Daily EC you must register to attend ECs at CSM via www.mycatholic.sg
Note: If you had previously registered for Sunday 11am Zoom Eucharist celebrations, you need not register again for future ECs- the system will generate the new ID & password 12 hours before the Eucharist Celebration on Sunday. Registration at the link is only required once.
Eucharist Intentions Offerings
For those who wish to submit Eucharist intentions, do state:
1) Name
2) Date
3) Time of EC (11am Sunday/ Weekday Morning or evening)
4) Intention of Eucharist
5) Cheque number
kindly email the above 14 days before the stated EC to csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg, followed by mailing a cheque (made payable to Church of St Michael to Church of St Michael, 17 St Michael’s Rd, Singapore 327976)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Register via email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Many Catholics treasure the sacrament of Reconciliation.
The peace of mind and soul which this sacrament imparts to us is one for which there is no substitute. It is a peace that flows from a certainty, rather than from an unsure hope, that our sins have been forgiven and that we are right with God.
Our CSM priests will be available on the following days and times:
Mondays (7.15pm to 8.15pm)
Wednesdays (7.15am to 8.15am)
Fridays (7.15am to 8.15am & 7.15pm to 8.15pm)
Please register via email to the Parish Admin Office.
Private Worship
Register: https://calendly.com/church-of-st-michael/private-worship?month=2020-07
Dear Parishioners, Private Worship is available in half-hourly slots in the mornings. If you would like to come and pray at the church, do register first with the Parish Admin Office. Please note the timings as follows:
Monday to Saturday: 7.15am to 8.45am
Closed on Sunday
Registrations are recorded on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Please adhere to the following guidelines for your safety and those of your brothers and sisters.
(1) Each Booking admits maximum 5 Persons from the same household.
(2) Please be punctual
(3) Each slot is 30 mins (5 mins for entry procedure, 20 mins for private prayer, 5 mins for cleaning)
(4) Entry procedure (includes temperature, sanitising of hands, Safe Entry)
(5) Please be responsible and leave on time otherwise others will be deprived of their time.
(6) Please enter the Church via St Michael’s Road Big Gate.
(7) Please exit the Church via the Worship Hall Staircase leading to the Columbarium and exit at the 1st level. Proceed towards the small gate leading towards St Michael’s Road and press the Red button to open the small gate.
Visits to Columbarium
Register via email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
The Catechism says, “All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification” (1030–1031).
Scripture tells us that our intercession helps them: Sacrifices were offered for the dead even though they may have sinned.”… so that the dead may be pardoned for their sin (2 Maccabees 12:46). In praying for the dead, there is a solidarity among members of God’s people, between the living and the dead.
Please register via email to the Parish Admin Office if you wish to visit the columbarium during the following times:
Saturdays: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Sundays: 1.45pm – 4.00pm (updated opening hours as of 8 October 2020)
Prayers As a Parish Community @ CSM
Register: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
Prayer Binds Community Together
Daily- 8am, 12.30pm, 6pm
We invite you to join us. We will be praying the prayers of the Church, namely, Lauds, Midday and Vespers. This is one way we can stay connected with each other. The prayers are invariably 15 to 20 minutes long.
Register via URL: https://tinyurl.com/csmintercessoryprayers
Or email: csm.admin@catholic.org.sg
Intercessory Prayers via Zoom
Every Tuesday at 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:
Every Tuesday: 8pm
Devotional Prayers
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87812547628?pwd=eTZkaDdhVmc3ZTB2djlvNGdUNEtzZz09
Join us every Friday @ 3pm for devotional prayers.
Meeting ID: 878 1254 7628
Password: 482960
Prayer is an important part of Catholic worship as it provides the opportunity to communicate with God. The Catholic Catechism states, Prayer is the raising of one’s heart and mind to God or the requesting of good things from God (Catholic Catechism 2259).
You may wish to download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Columbarium Monthly Prayers
Every 3rd Sunday of the month,CSM Bethany Prayer Group gathers with the community on Zoom to Pray for the Dead.
Next Zoom session
17 January – 1pm
Join Zoom Gathering
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2912529125
Zoom password for December: CSM1701
(Note that there will be a new Zoom password for each monthly session)
Thereafter, the Zoom sessions will be on the following Sundays:
Month of January: 17 January
(above dates are subject to change, please check the CSM website for updates)
Prayer for the Dead
God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.
In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.
Amen.
Source: catholic.org