Encounter
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
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 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
Formation
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/
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/
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
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.
Faith & Heritage
Balestier Walking Tour
Register: http://tinyurl.com/CSMFaithnHeritageWalkingTour
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.
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
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
Recruitment
csm.secretariat@catholic.org.sg
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:
- Participate in the walk and fundraising initiative, whether individually or as a team (Register here: https://tinyurl.com/registerwalkforclarity22)
- Support a participant or team (https://walkforclarity.sg/leaderboard)
- Make a donation (https://tinyurl.com/donatewalkforclarity22)
- Help spread the word
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
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.
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
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
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.
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 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.