Encounter

Adoration (Holy Hour)

Friday 7.30 – 8pm
2 September

 Bethel

Come and spend some quiet time in prayer before Jesus who is present in the Eucharist.

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Adolescence:
Avalanche of Change

Register:
https://tinyurl.com/CSMparentingtalk17sep

Saturday  2.30 – 4.30 pm
17 Sep 2022

St Michael / St Thomas Room, Level 2 (Gilgal Wing)

For Parents of Children 9 to 15 Years

Session Synopsis
– Understanding my child and the developmental stage (pre-teen & teen).
– Neurological, biological, psycho-social, etc
– How do I continue to build my relationship with my child when my child is not talking, and at times with drawing?
– What is my parenting style?
– How must my parenting evolve as my child grows up?
– How do I support and encourage my child?
– How do I pass on key values to my child, such as honesty, compassion, self-respect, self-confidence/esteem, self-discipline, resilience and more?
– Mobile devices and parenting.
– Aligned and consistent parenting

ReUnion + CommUnion
Over the past 2+ years, we have been a strange church – we are together and yet not quite together because of the measures due to the pandemic. While we make do as best as we could given the situation, our body ‘remembers’ what it is like to be connected with each other. These memories caused yearning in us for union and connection even though we may not express it explicitly. The time is NOW to reconnect and to re-Union with one another this feast day!

Come and experience connection with each other again face to face! Mark your calendar to ReUnion and CommUnion with one another as we are the Body of Christ!

8-9 Sep
2D1N Glamping: ReUnion & CommUnion as a family ‘glamping’ style

21-29 Sep
9-day Novena to St Michael: CommUnion as a community to pray

21-23 Sep
Triduum: ReUnion as a parish community to prepare spiritually for the feast day

25 Sep
Funfair & Dinner: ReUnion & CommUnion as the CSM family to play and eat together

29 Sep
Festival of Praise: CommUnion as CSM family to give praise and thanks to God

CSM Feast Day Celebrations
Triduum

21 – 23 September
Time: 7pm

Venue: Bethel

Let us ReUnion as a community to prepare spiritually for our feast day!

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CSM Feast Day Celebrations
Volunteers for Funfair & Dinner

Calling for all who wish to help out, serve each other and experience something different- come volunteer together and have a memorable time!

We are looking for:

1. Ushers and Welcomers

2. Booth Managers

3. Servers of food to guests

4. Booth/ Food (catered and bought) Sponsors

5. Befrienders

6. Entertainers

7. Helpers

Email your interest to: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

CSM Sept Praise and Worship

CSM Feast Day Celebrations
Festival of Praise
Thursday, 7pm
29 Sept

Venue: Bethel

CommUnion as CSM Family to give thanks and praise to God!

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CSM Feast Day Celebrations
9 Day Novena to St Michael

21 – 29 September
Venue: Bethel

In line with our Feast Day Celebrations theme of ReUnion + CommUnion, let us unite as a community in prayer to our patron Saint Michael.

Novena timings:
21st Sep – 7pm
22nd Sep – 7pm
23rd Sep – 7pm
24th Sep – after 5:30pm EC
25th Sep – after 5:30pm EC
26th Sep – after 6pm EC
27th Sep – after 6pm EC
28th Sep – after 6pm EC
29th Sep – 7pm

CSM Feast Day Fun Fair and Dinner

CSM Feast Day Celebrations
Funfair & Dinner

More details to come!

Formation

Disciples Pathway

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.

Talk on Free Will

Register:
tinyurl.com/CSMTalkofFreeWill

Fridays  8 – 10 pm
9, 16, 30 Sep

St Michael Room, Level 2 (Gilgal Wing)

God willed that man should be left in the hand of his own counsel, so that he might of his own accord seek his Creator and freely attain his full and blessed perfection by cleaving to Him.

Updated Dates!

St Paul’s Letter to the Philippians

Register:
tinyurl.com/CSMLettertothePhilippians

Mondays  8 – 10 pm
19, 26 Sep, 3 Oct

St Michael Room, Level 2 (Gilgal Wing)

St Paul’s letters reveal Paul’s apostolic love for the Gospel and his converts.

Community

Catholic News

Copies of Catholic News Available for Parishioners
Pick up your copy this weekend!

Donation for the poor Sept 2022

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 PayNow to UEN T08CC4028F. Do indicate Ref: 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.

Line Dance

Line Dance
(for Seniors and Beginners Only)
Fridays 10 – 11.30am
Venue: St John Vianney
Teacher: Daisy Teo

If you have missed line dancing, do join our teacher Daisy Teo every Friday from 10am to 11.30am at St. John Vianney Room to cha-cha, grapevine, and side step.

Faith & Heritage
Balestier Walking Tour

Register: http://tinyurl.com/CSMFaithnHeritageWalkingTour

The Balestier district is replete with historicity, good food, and interestingly is an intersection of our own Catholic Faith.
Come join the Comms Ministry, bring kakis, to discover the Faith stories of this district within our parish boundaries, as we take a walk-about Balestier and try its famed culinary delights.
17 Sep 2022, Sat
7am to 11.30am
Meeting Point: Novena MRT Station, Exit B (Velocity side)
*Please note that we would need to apply for insurance for this event and would need to collate your personal details via the registration form for this purpose.
Elisha's Spring Opening Hours (1)

Eisha’s Spring
Mondays to Sundays
7am to 7pm

Our columbarium is now open daily from 7am to 7pm.

Adoration Room

Adoration Room
Mondays to Sundays
7am to 9.30pm

Our Adoration Room is now open daily from 7am to 9.30pm.

Infant Baptism

Infant Baptism in October 2022

  • Rites of Baptism: 15 October (Saturday) 2pm onwards
  • Register by 3 Sep
  • Prep #1: 10 Sep 3pm (5 prep sessions)

Infant Baptism in December 2022

  • Rites of Baptism: 17 December (Saturday) 2pm onwards
  • Register by 5 Nov
  • Prep #1: 12 Nov 3pm (5 prep sessions)

During the pregnancy, families should register for the Infant Baptism Preparation Programme.

Register via email at csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg.

Wardens Recruitment

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.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Lectors recruitment with email

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.

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

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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.

Call Jaq Ho 9154 7955

Email: csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

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Legion of Mary
Recruitment
The Legion of Mary invites youths below 18 years old who are interested in praying together and serving the church in its various spiritual activities.  Join the Legion of Mary to have an enriched spiritual and prayer life and discover what God has in store for you!
Email Parish Admin Office
csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

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Coro di Velli Angeli Choir
welcomes you!

Contact Kaivan @9169 9385

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Recruitment of Musicians
Ephrem Music Ministry

Calling all musicians with a willing heart to serve to come forward to join Ephrem Music Ministry.

Contact: Maryanne (9771 5995) or the Parish Admin Office.

Outreach

Season of Giving
during Christmas 2021

Look out for more community outreach events in 2022.

Around Our Archdiocese

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) at Church of St Ignatius

CCD is a faith formation/ Catechism programme held at Church of St Ignatius for children, aged 6 to 13 years old attending international schools. Registration for the year 2022-2023 intake is now open. Please register online ASAP. Weekly classes start from September 2022 to May 2023 on Tuesday or Thursday 4-5pm. Confirmation classes are on Sundays 3.30-5pm. All students (new or returning) must register ONLINE at www.stignatius.org.sg/ccd.

Montfortian Experience Retreat: Laudato Si
16-18 Sept 2022

Laudato Si means “praise be to you”. In St. Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of Creation,” he praises God by reflecting on the goodness of nature. A reminder of how we should not only respect the Earth but also praise and honour God in all His creation, especially in Mother Mary. Come and experience the wonders of God’s Creation, 16-18 September 2022, Montfort Centre, Tel: 6769 5711

Walk for Clarity 2022

Now till 15 September 2022

Register: https://www.walkforclarity.sg/

Through this walkathon, we hope to increase awareness about the importance of mental health, break the stigma surrounding seeking help and empower persons with mental health challenges to lead rewarding lives.

Every dollar raised through this event will further help us support individuals struggling with their mental health by:

  • Providing them with personalised mental health support and services
  • Empowering them to lead meaningful lives
  • Helping them gain a better understanding of mental health through our programmes (talks, workshops, etc.)
  • Encouraging them to seek professional help early
  • Embarking on initiatives to better support our beneficiaries and community
  • And more!

We would like to invite you to be part of this meaningful event and advocate for mental health. 

You may wish to support us in the following ways:

If you have any questions or need any clarification, please do not hesitate to check with me or email us at walkforclarity@clarity-singapore.org

Novena Youth Rally 

Follow Your Inner GPS & LEAP TOWARDS The Right Direction!

Monday, 5 September 2022

6pm onwards

St. Alphonsus Church (Novena Church)

IG handle: @novenayouthrally

Thanksgiving Solemn Mass

THANKSGIVING SOLEMN MASS

Mass Celebrated by
Cardinal-elect William Goh

Thursday 6:30pm (seated by 5:30pm)
8 Sep 2022
St Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)

Bookings for Mass open on 17 Aug 2022, 6pm
Seats are limited, please book early.
Scan QR Code in Poster above for Bookings.

The announcement of Cardinal-elect William Goh’s appointment to the College of Cardinals is a cause of joy in our Archdiocese. Let us come together as one Church and celebrate this Thanksgiving Solemn Mass.

Blessings to our Cardinal

BLESSINGS TO OUR CARDINAL

Scan QR Code in above poster to express your well wishes and blessings for Cardinal-elect William Goh!

Feel free to include photos of yourself with him!

P.S. These messages will be sent to him for his keepsake 😉

Marriage Encounter Weekend
23 – 25 Sept & 2 – 4 Dec

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 either 23rd – 25th Sept or 2nd – 4th Dec 2022 by contacting Joe & Reenie at 9670-5390 or email at mewkend@gmail.com

Journey Series

My Journey Series
with Priscelia Chan

Watch Priscelia’s inspiring sharing on how real God is in her life and how He continues to guide her from the dark valleys to the light in an industry surrounded by constant temptations and distractions.

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Nurses Annual Mass & Blessing
Sunday, 5pm (Unvaccinated Mass)
11 September 
Venue: Church of Christ the King.
Ang Mo Kio, Avenue 8.
Singapore 569809

The Catholic Nurses Guild ( CNG) are having a special Mass for Catholic nurses,  allied healthcare workers, and friends to thank them for their dedication, bravery, and front-line work during the 2-year pandemic.

We thank God above all for his love, guidance, and mercy.

Quieting the Soul Chiangmai 2022

QUIETING THE SOUL CHIANGMAI 2022
A Silent Retreat

Cenacle Sisters and Team

QUIETING THE SOUL CHIANGMAI 2022 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.25 – Dec. 4, 2022

2)  5 days – Nov. 28 – Dec -4, 2022

3)  5-days – Dec. 7 – Dec. 13, 2022

Closing date: 15 September or when registration is full

Contact : 9298-5808 / 6565-2895.

email: cenaclesingapore@gmail.com 

website: www.cenaclemission.com

Catholic Foundation Dinner 2022

Thursday 29 September
Venue: Barracks Hotel Sentosa & Village Hotel Sentosa

The Catholic Foundation Dinner 2022 will be held on 29 Sep at the Barracks Hotel Sentosa and Village Hotel Sentosa. Book your seat and be inspired by Cardinal-elect William Goh, Archbishop of Singapore as he shares about the archdiocese’s pastoral vision and plans. As the event is fully sponsored, all proceeds from table sales will go to the Catholic Hub building project, a spiritual oasis that will include retreat facilities, a home for retired priests and a heritage centre. To support this event, visit catholicfoundation.sg/cfdinner or scan the QR code. Or, call 6338-0348 or email cfdinner@catholic.org.sg

Welcoming Home Catholics Seeking A Reconnection
5 Sep – 14 Nov 2022

Landings Singapore presents a new 10 week programme which runs from 5 September 2022 through 14 November 2022, every Monday from 8pm to 10.00pm. A weekend retreat takes place near the end of this programme on the 12 and 13 November 2022. All sessions will be held in person at Church of the Holy Spirit or Church of Queen of Peace. We invite Catholics seeking a reconnection with the faith to register at this link: bit.ly/3AbeUMB or to scan the QR code in the e-poster.

For more information on Landings, please email singapore@landings.org.sg or visit www.landings.org.sg

Returned! will be held on 5 August, 8 – 9.30pm at Church of the Holy Spirit. This event, which includes testimonies, will give you an understanding of Landings, and an opportunity to clarify any questions you may have. Please register at this link: bit.ly/39ZVEHb

Let us, as one Church, journey together to listen to each other’s faith experiences, joys and challenges. We invite all Catholics to join in the Synod conversations. Come together in small groups of 2 to 5 people to PRAY, REFLECT, SHARE and LISTEN to what God’s will might be for the Church going forward.  Find the conversation topics, starter questions, the steps to do this conversation and access to the submission form on www.catholic.sg/synod  May the Holy Spirit be with all of you as you begin your conversations.

Migrant Helpline

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.

PARA-COUNSELLING

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.