Church of the Holy Cross 450 Clementi Ave One Singapore 129955 www.holycross.org.sg OUR MISSION: We strive to deepen our faith by knowing the Word of God, living it in love and service, thereby being witnesses of Christ. Fr. Richards Ambrose 67771173 Fr. Peter Zhang Si Qian 6776 1330 Fr. Jovita Ho 6777 2523 Secretariat 6777 5858 Fax 6773 5676 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 12th Oct 2014 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a 2nd reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 (or 1-10) Tagalog Mass next Sunday at 3.30pm. [email protected] Sacrament of Reconciliation 62 children will be having a retreat and receiving their First Sacrament of Reconciliation on Sat 18 Oct. * The retreat is from 8.30am to 11am in room 03-10 * Please keep these children in your prayers. Sacrament of Confirmation * Sun 19 Oct 2014 11:15am Mass * Archbishop William Goh will be here to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at the 11.15am Mass. Please keep these confirmants in your prayers. ** Reminder: Compulsory preparatory session for adult confirmants on Mon 13 Oct @ 7:45pm in room 03-04. COME TO THE FEAST “On this mountain, the Lord of hosts / will provide for all peoples / a feast of rich food and choice wines” (Isaiah 25:6). That’s what Isaiah tells us today. God is putting together a huge party for “all peoples,” to “wipe away / the tears from every face” (Isaiah 25:8). And what does Jesus tell us? The reign of God, he says, “may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son” (Matthew 22:2). When the guests didn’t come, the king had his servants go out “into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find” (Matthew 22:9). We are called to deliver that invitation. One of the themes woven into today’s liturgy is that of divine generosity. Asleep to reality, people often think they have “earned” what they have. In our better moments, though, we know that all our gifts—even the spiritual gifts— come through God’s generosity. Our vocation is to invite people, to remind them the tickets aren’t for sale. We can only show up and say thank you. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. You are invited to join members from the Rosary Crusade to pray the Rosary after the 5pm Mass on Sundays at Our Lady’s Grotto. * * All are welcome * * 1 Nov Sat - All Saints Day (Day of Obligation) 2 Nov Sun - All Souls Day Fri 31 Oct: 7.30pm (English) *NO 6.15pm Mass* Sat 1 Nov: 8am & 5pm (English) 6.30pm (Mandarin) *NO 6.30am Mass* *NO Novena* Sun 2 Nov - All Souls Day Mass timings as usual * Infant Baptism: Sun 16 Nov 2014 * Registration forms are available outside the Parish office at level 2 (lift lobby). Please drop all completed forms at the Secretariat. *Closing date for registration: 19 Oct * Compulsory preparatory session for both parents and godparents will be held on Sun 9 Nov at 12.30pm in St Michael Room @ level 1. * Please be punctual * RCIA 2015 conducted by Fr. Richards will begin on Thu 22 Jan. This journey to know the Catholic Faith is for all non-Christians and baptized Christians. If you know of someone who is searching for God, who is trying to understand the meaning of life or wanting to know more about our faith, invite him/her on our journey in faith, to discover for themselves the faith we profess. It will be held every Thu from 7.45 - 9.45pm in the Auditorium at level 4. Registration forms are available at the entrance of the Church or outside the parish office. MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: Lauds - 6.15am, Mass - 6.30am Vespers - 6pm, Mass - 6.15pm Saturday: Lauds - 6.15am, Mass - 6.30am Novena - 4.15pm Sunset Mass - 5pm Mandarin - 6.30pm Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.15am & 5pm Tagalog (Every 3rd Sun) - 3.30pm Public Holiday: Mass @ 8am followed by potluck breakfast. No Lauds before Mass. P.A.R.I.S.H Holy Hour: Every 1st Friday at 8pm Prayer Room Opening Hours: Mon to Fri: 7am - 9.45pm Sat & Sun: 7am - 6.15pm Public Holidays: 7am - 9.30am Infant Baptism: 1st Sunday of: Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep & Nov. Funeral Arrangements: Please check with the Secretariat and Priests for the availability of the Church before making arrangements for funeral mass, cremation or burial. Wedding: Please check with the Secretariat, at least six months before for availability of dates. Parish Counseling Service This is available every Wednesday evening. Please call our Parish Secretariat @ 67775858 during office hours (9am to 1pm) for an appointment. Archdiocesan Catholic Family Dialogue The family (and that includes you) has always been a vital part of the Church. In fact, it is the domestic church. How can families continue to be fully alive despite the evolving social environment? How can the Church understand and journey with you in these difficult times? Let’s discuss. To make a difference, we need everyone’s views (and that includes yours). Sign up now and join us in conversation. Date: Wed 22 Oct (Deepavali Public Holiday) Time: 8.30am - 4pm Venue: Catholic Junior College Address: 129 Whitley Road 297822 Contribution: $15 (includes lunch); and 1 Hail Mary for that family that needs your prayer most. In attendance: Archbishop William Goh Guest appearance: Corrinne May, who will perform and share her views on family life. Parish Faith Formation 2014 Becoming Christ (Faith: Learn it, Believe it, Love it, Live it) Time and Venue: 8pm - Church of the Holy Cross Auditorium at Level 4 The Spirit of Christ - Prayers November & December 2014 * Fri 14 Nov - Praying Well * Fri 12 Dec - Life of Prayer Spirituality For The Second Half of Life - Part 2: Life After Midlife Date/Time: Fri 7 Nov 8pm to Sun 9 Nov 1pm Venue: Choice Retreat House, 47 Jurong West St 42 There is a purpose to ageing; the gift of years open us to deeper spirituality and the Divine. This retreat/seminar is a continuation of "Part I: Midlife Transition", and will primarily focus on living-out the fruits of the midlife transition. For those 50 years old and above who consciously make a choice for LIFE – for quality and fullness of life. [Participants will benefit more from this weekend if he/she has participated in Part I or any other Midlife program.] Contribution: S$200.00 on twin sharing room. It has been said that the greatest gift you can give your children is to love their mother/father. Polish up this gift and put a bow on it at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. You deserve the best and your children need to see you reaching for it. Coming Weekends: 7-9 Nov, 5-7 Dec 2014 and 2-4 Jan 2015. To register, call 9670 5390 or go to our website at wwmesg.org Marriage Preparation Course 2015 Q1: 4 Jan to 8 Feb 2015 Q3: 19 Jul to 30 Aug 2015 Q2: 26 Apr to 31 May 2015 Q4: 4 Oct to 8 Nov 2015 Come journey with your partner in the Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) where you will learn the cornerstones of a happy marriage, how to live a Christian marriage, discuss challenges that couples face and along the way the way discover even more about each other. * Forms are available at the Parish Office or through www.catholic.org.sg/MPC * Applications should be made at least six months in advance. For enquiries, please email to [email protected] or contact: Terence & Lynette @ 98571829 (Registration Couple), Peter & Rita @ 93673411 (General Enquiries)