My dearest friend

I want to personally invite you to COME for the Day of Recollection to be held in My Church.

I will bring you into this day a Spiritual Banquet you will not easily forget. Close to My Heart, you will meditate upon all the Graces your heart has received, and a deep Peace will accompany your soul. I want the eyes of your soul to be always fixed on My Holy Will. This is the 'Way' that you will delight Me most. No sacrifice can be compared to this. Throughout all the exercises and what you will hear, you will remain close to My Heart. The priest who will preach during the retreat will inspire you and lead you to Me.

I want you to know of your goodness and encourage you to Trust in Me. I Love you as you are and will grant you Graces and Strength to help you overcome the world and enter into a Loving Relationship with Me forever.
I hope you will accept My Invitation and come away with My many other beloved friends to experience Me, My Father, My Spirit and My Mother. Yes, We long for you and want to share Our Gift of Life with you.

I have told you; "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; No man can come to the Father but by Me." (John 14:6)

So sign up and come, I long for you and I look forward to see you.

Your Forever Friend,

Jesus.

PARISH DAY OF RECOLLECTION

By Fr William Goh
Theme: “Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life”
Date: Sunday, 20 July 2008
Time: 1:30pm
Venue: Church

Programme Highlights:• Praise and Worship• Spiritual Input• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Healing Service, Confession and Eucharistic Celebration

Jesus is inviting you to spend an afternoon with Him? What is your answer to Him?

Registration forms are also available at the parish office or the booths in front and at the back foyer of the church during the weekend Masses.

Dear all neophytes,

It's been almost 2 weeks since your Baptism. Mystagogia Sessions begins this Sunday, 13th April 2008. Class will most probably be from 11am - 1pm. I'm still trying to get the room available.

Please bring along $10 for a CD copy of your Baptism Photos.

I'm paying the photographer this Sunday.

Pls inform your personal sponsor if you are not able to make it. Or you can sms me too!!

BAPTISM REHEARSAL REMINDER








Pls be reminded that there is a baptism rehearsal on Friday, 7th March 2008.

Details as follows:
Date: 7th March 2008
Time: 745pm - 10pm
Venue: RCIA Room


Pls check with your sponsors if you have anything to clarify.

Rite of Sending Off

This sunday,3 Feb 2008, pls bring along your Godparents along for the Rite of Sending Off. You will be asked to write your name into the book of elects this Sunday at the 1130 am mass.
A briefing will be done before the mass begins.

Pls be in church by 1030am. We are joining the RCIA in the rites from now on. Pls dress appropriately. Remember what we said last Sunday. Pray pray pray..

Your big day is coming
Call Daryl at 81396644 if you need anything

Session on 28th January 2008

This week's session is presented by our favourite guest speaker, Joy. She will cover a very interesting topic on the Church's History.

Please be punctual as we will be starting on time. Class will be from 9am - 12 pm.
Please make the necessary arrangements for mass.

Please bring along your signed forms as discussed!
See ya on Sunday!!

CLASS ON SUNDAY

Please be early this Sunday.
We will be having Fr Robert as our guest speaker this Sunday.
We will commence at 9am sharp.

Those who have not submitted your baptism forms, pls contact Daryl at 92739592 to arrange for your forms to be sent via email.

Pls take note that the submission dateline is this Sunday, 20th Jan 2008.

Role of Godparents

Everyone baptized into the church receives a godparent. Godparents assist the baptized "to lead a Christian life in harmony with Baptism and to fulfill faithfully the obligations connected with it." That means we ask very little or very much, depending on how you look at it.

To be a godparent you must be 16, baptized, confirmed in the Catholic church, taking communion with us, leading a life in harmony with faith, and not a parent of the one to be baptized. Godparents may be chosen by the one to be baptized, by the parents or guardians, or even by the pastor or parish minister. A baptized non-Catholic may serve as a witness to the Baptism if a Catholic godparent also takes part. Only one godparent is needed, although two may serve. The baptismal godparent becomes the preferred sponsor for Confirmation.

Very often people will ask a family member to be a godparent. This has the advantage of binding families together. However, a godparent from the parish community may make a better choice. A parishioner can set a good example for the child from week to week and can represent the role of the entire parish community bringing Christ to each new member.

Some families have further expectations of godparents of young children. They may expect a gift at the child’s birthday or further assistance throughout life. Some godparents devote a lot of time with their godchildren others do not. The church does not specify these extended responsibilities; families may discuss them with their godparents.

Godparents for adults play an important role during Lent. They support the catechumen at the rite of election and the scrutinizes in addition to the rite of initiation. They usually are the sponsors who have accompanied the catechumens throughout their preparation. If the adult joining the church has already been baptized, his/her sponsor remains a "sponsor" since a godparent already exists.

During infant Baptism, we ask godparents if they will help the parents in their duty as Christian parents. We invite them to renew their baptismal vows together with the parents, and they may assist in lighting the child's candle. However, parents hold the child for the Baptism.

Requirements:
1. The Catholic Godparent is to have received Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation already and should be at least 16 years old.
2. Godparents should be the spiritual guides and spiritual witnesses for their Godchildren. They should be chosen precisely because they are models in trying to live up to the beliefs of the Catholic Faith.
3. Godparents should be married within the Faith; practicing their Faith; and living as best they can, up to the sacraments they themselves have received.

Advent Penitential Services 2007

CITY DISTRICT
Thursday Dec 13: 8pm Novena Church
Friday Dec 14: 8pm Church of St. Bernadette
Monday Dec 17: 8pm Church of St. Michael
Tuesday Dec 18: 8pm Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Wednesday Dec 19: 8pm Church of Ss. Peter & Paul
Friday Dec 21: 8pm Church of St. Teresa
Sunday Dec 23: 7:30am (T*) & 5:30pm (T*) Church of Our Lady of Lourdes

NORTH DISTRICT
Friday Dec 14: 10.30am, 8pm Church of Christ The King
Monday Dec 17: 10.30am, 8pm Church of the Risen Christ
Tuesday Dec 18: 8pm Church of St. Joseph
Wednesday Dec 19: 8pm Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea
Thursday Dec 20: 10am & 8pm Church of The Holy Spirit
Friday Dec 21: 8:30pm Church of St. Anthony

WEST DISTRICT
Monday Dec 17: 8pm Church of The Holy Cross
Tuesday Dec 18: 8pm Church of St. Mary of the Angels
Wednesday Dec 19: 8pm Blessed Sacrament Church
Thursday Dec 20: 8pm Church of St. Ignatius
Friday Dec 21: 8pm Church of St. Francis of Assisi

EAST DISTRICT
Monday Dec 17: 10.30am, 7pm, 9pm Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
Tuesday Dec 18: 10.30am, 7pm, 9pm, Church of the Holy Family
Wednesday Dec 19: 8pm Church of St. Stephen
Thursday Dec 20: 8pm Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace
Friday Dec 21: 10.30am, 7pm, 9pm Church of the Holy Trinity

SERANGOON DISTRICT
Monday Dec 17: 8pm Church of the Nativity of the BVM
Tuesday Dec 18: 8pm Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Wednesday Dec 19: 8pm Church of St. Vincent De Paul
Thursday Dec 20: 8pm Church of St. Francis Xavier
Friday Dec 21: 8pm St. Anne's Church
Saturday Dec 22: 9am - 12noon, 2-5pm Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Note: All services are in English unless indicated.
(M*) Mandarin, (T*) Tamil.

Caroling on 20th December 2007

Pls be reminded that the caroling this thursdays is at 130pm.

Details

Time: 1330hrs - 2200hrs (may be earlier)

Venue: Start and End at Christ the King Back Gate

Pls be there on time as the bus will leave on time.

AMEN!

RCIY BBQ!!

RCIY BBQ this SUNDAY, 23rd December 2007.

Pls sms your sponsor to tell him/her if you're able to make it. Programme includes:

1. Gift Exchange (each person bring 1 gift of a $5 - $10 value)

2. BBQ

3. Eat, drink and talk nonsense

4. What else can you ask for?

Pls reply soon as we need to make the necessary bookings!!!!!

YUM YUM.... Drool Drool.......

Christmas Carolling
Caroling this year will be very meaningful.
We'll be going to the homes of the parishioners with special needs in our church.
This event will be a joint collaboration with the Sodality of St Joseph(Adult Group)
Pls give your fullest support.


Details:
1st Practice:
Monday, 10 December 2007, 8pm
Church Function Hall

Actual Caroling:
20th December 2007
4pm - 10pm

Transport will be provided from church and back to church after the caroling.
Pls contact your respective sponsors to confirm your attendance.

May you have a fantastic week ahead.
Pray and prepare for camp..

Class on Sunday!!

This Sunday we'll be holding our first session on Sacraments.
Pls be there on time, cos I need to start on time and end on

Details of session:
Time: 0900hrs
Venue: Rm 105

Come early k?!?!
Ses ya!

Congratulations to Arthur and Moarie on the Birth of Jayden Foo.
Born on the 19 November 2007!!

PARISH TRIDUUM

21st November 2007 - 23rd November2007

Time : 7:30pm (Praise & Worship)

8:00pm (Mass followed by fellowship and refreshment in the Parish Hall)

Venue : Church

Thanksgiving and Petition Forms are available today and on the Triduum nights.

You are welcome to fill in and place these forms in the boxes provided at the entrance of the church.

There will be No 6:15pmMass during the Parish Triduum.

Games Day

HEY HEY!!! IT's finally the weekend!!

Time for Games Day!

Meet at 1100hrs for mass.

PLS DO NOT BE LATE!

Then we will proceed fo$r lunch and games at Bishan Sports complex.

Look forward to table tennis, and board games!!

Pls RSVP your attendance at the TAG Board k?