REFLECTION
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD, feast
11 JANUARY 2015
Mission Statement
“We, the community of OLPS, strive to follow Christ and be
His witnesses, reaching out to all through love and service.”
You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. (Mark 1:11)
“He wants to be the bride at every wedding, the corpse at every funeral, and the baby at
every christening.” Ironically, the subject of this cynical remark was a world leader. Even though
he often commanded center stage, he still craved attention. Deep down, most people do. To varying degrees, we’re like those little kids who want someone to notice and affirm us: “Watch me
jump! Look at this trick! See what I can do!”
Today’s celebration conveys a message about this human craving. In fact, you might call
the Baptism of the Lord the “Feast of Full Attention.” The spotlight is on Jesus, who comes to John
as just another penitent in the crowd. Then suddenly, he is singled out as uniquely cherished: the
heavens are torn apart, the Spirit descends, and the Father’s voice declares him “my beloved
Son.” What a stunning affirmation of Jesus’ importance!
But here’s something just as stunning: the Sacrament of Baptism brings us right into
Jesus’ own relationship with the Father! You don’t have to strive for attention, wonder who you
are, or question whether your life matters. If you’ve been baptized into Christ, what the Father
spoke to Jesus, he speaks to you:
“You are my beloved son. You are my beloved daughter.” Yes, you need to be transformed into
the likeness of Christ. And yes, that takes time. But as you make that journey, you can rest secure
that you are already God’s beloved child. Everything flows from that.
Today, as the Christmas season comes to a close, why not give one last gift? Offer God
your full attention, as you reflect on your baptism. Let him reveal you to yourself and show you
how greatly you are loved. As you give God your full attention, you will discover how much you
have his.
“Abba! Father! Thank you that I am your beloved child.”
[Reprinted with permission of ”The Word Among Us”]
Mandarin Speaking Community
地点：CANA
2015年1月11日－常年期第一主日 - 主受洗
报名：孙秀华(98753088)，杨玉花(96970408
日
永援圣母堂华文成人慕道团
1)2015年1月11日
截止日期：2014年12月15日
讲题：婚姻圣事-如同基督爱教会
普世基督徒默祷团体2015年1月份默祷聚会
讲员: 何国章
2)2015年1月18日
讲题：圣秩圣事-教会领袖，基督代表
讲员：陈静芳
时间：早上9点正
地点：本堂活动中心四楼礼堂 Verbist Hall
永援圣母堂2015年儿童与青年要理班将在1月
The
Catholic
Centre，55
Waterloo Street
学费：$60/-（优惠价）$70（截止日期
后）
地点
和平之后堂
（达味楼4.2
日期
1月12日
晚上8点
（一）
至9点30
号课室）
圣伯纳德堂
（礼堂）
时间
分
1月14日
（三）
24日和25日的周末开课。
信仰培育小组与圣经协会联合主办
圣经系列课程《列王纪与卢德传》
上课日期/时间：2015年1月2日,9日,16
日,23日,30日
讲员：郑权辉老师
主持：周怀兄弟
形式：圣言（聆听，反思，回应），默祷操
练，专题分享
联络：吴淑鸾97850863
31 Siglap Hill, Singapore 456085
Website: www.olps.sg Facebook page: www.facebook.com/olps.sg
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekday
:
Saturday
:
Saturday Sunset :
Sunday
:
(Confession before Mass)
6.30 am (on Public Holiday 8.00 am) & 6.00 pm
6.30 am (on Public Holiday 8.00 am) Novena 4.00 pm
4.45 pm & 6.30 pm
7.30 am (Mandarin); 8.45 am; 10.30 am; 12.15 pm & 6.00 pm
PRIESTS & DEACON
(Vicar) Rev Fr Gregoire Van Giang
Tel: 6445 6092
Rev Fr Bruno Saint Girons
Tel: 6444 3242
Rev Fr Charlie Oasan
Tel: 6241 8905
Rev Deacon Clement Chen
Tel: 6241 0953
PARISH SECRETARIAT
Agnes Chan
Tel: 6241 9565
Andrew Foo
Fax: 6241 5874
CATECHETICAL COORDINATOR (Children & Teens)
Nancy Chan
Tel: 6241 8047
YOUTH COORDINATORS
Tamara Emir
Tel: 9686 8706
OLPS Church Autogate closure time
St Stephen’s School (car park timings)
Adoration Room
Mass in Adoration Room
Intercessory Prayers
Columbarium
Christian Meditation
Charismatic Prayer Meeting
Charismatic Mass
Infant Baptism
Migrant Mass
Bahasa Indonesia Mass
Bahasa Indonesia Praise and Worship
Tagalog Mass
Rosary Recitation
Divine Mercy Devotion
St Pio Devotion
Email: [email protected]
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12.30 am - 5.30 am (daily)
3.00 pm - 6.00 pm (Saturday); 8.00 am - 1.30 pm (Sunday)
Daily 7 am to 12 Midnight; Saturday Vigil until 6 am Sunday
Every first Friday of the month at 10.00 pm
Every first Thursday of the month at 8:00pm-9:00pm in Adoration room
Opens daily 7.00 am to 7.00 pm
Every Wednesday at 8.00 pm in St John & St Luke Rooms
Every Wednesday 8.00 pm in Verbist Hall (Level 4, by lift)
Every last Wednesday at 8.00 pm in Verbist Hall
Preparation 2nd Sunday at 3 pm; Baptism 3rd Sunday at 4 pm
Every 2nd Sunday of the month at 12.15 pm Mass
Every 1st Sunday of the month at 3.30 pm Mass
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 3.30 pm in John Paul room
Every 4th Saturday of the month at 8.00 pm Mass.
Mon - Wed; Thursday (intentions for Priests) at 5.15 pm
Every Friday after morning Mass in church hall and at 5.15 pm. in church
Every 23rd day of the month at 6.45 pm (after the 6 pm mass).
MARRIAGES: Application/Booking for Wedding in our Parish should be made at least six (6) months in advance.
This would give the couple adequate time to attend Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) or Engaged Encounter
Weekend (EE). Application forms available at the Secretariat. Booking is confirmed only when full contribution is
received six (6) months before the Wedding Date. No Weddings during Lenten Season.
Mass Readings (11 Jan – 18 Jan 2015)
11 Jan (Sun) Baptism of the Lord - Feast
Is 55:1-11; Ps Is 12:2-6; 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11
Is 42:1-4,6-7; Ps 28:1-4, 3, 9-10: Ac 10:34-38: MK
1:7-11
12 Jan (Mon) 1st Week, Ordinary Time
1 Herb 1:1-6; Ps 96:1,2,6,7,9; Mk 1:14-20
13 Jan (Tue) St Hilary, bishop, doctor
Hebr 2:5-12; Ps 8:2,5-9; Mk 1:21-28
14 Jan (Wed) 1st Week, Ordinary Time
Hebr 2:14-18; Ps 104:1-9; Mk 1:29-39
15 Jan (Thurs) 1st Week, Ordinary Time
Hebr 3:7-14; Ps 94:6-11; Mk 1:40-45
16 Jan (Fri) 1st Week, Ordinary Time
Hebr 4:1-5,11; Ps 77:3,4,6-8; Mk 2:1-12
17 Jan (Sat) St Anthony, abbot - memorial
Hebr 4:12-16; Ps18:8-10,15; Mk 2:13-17
18 Jan (Sun) 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
1 Sam 3:3-10,19; Ps 39:2,4,7-10; 1 Cor 6:13-15,1720; Jn 1:35-42
PARISH BULLETIN - 11 JANUARY 2015
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Commencement of Term 1 (2015)
Catechism sessions for ALL levels will commence on the
weekend of 24/25 January 2015.
CHILDREN & TEENS
Level 1 Orientation Programme & Parents Meeting
CATECHETICS
Date : 18 January (Sun). Time : 2:30pm – 5:30pm Venue: Verbist Hall,
Level 4, followed by Mass at 6:00pm in Church.
Registration will be held in the Verbist Hall.
Compulsory attendance for both child and parents.
FAITH SYCAS
YOUTH
MINISTRY
Level 2 Meet the Parents Sesssion
Date : 01 February (Sun). Time : 2:00pm – 3:30pm Venue: Verbist Hall
No Class for Level 2 on weekend of 31 Jan/01 Feb 2015
2ND COLLECTION
17/18 JAN
CAFÉ
RCIA
SPONSORS
NEW RCIA
JOURNEY 67
CHARISMATIC
RENEWAL
There will be a second collection at all Masses next weekend of 17/18
January. This is to fund the activities of the “Office for the New Evangelisation”, including but not limited to missionary projects and appeals, both
local and overseas.
The Office for the New Evangelisation (ONE) coordinates the New Evangelisation initiatives of the Archdiocese as well as provides training and
formation especially in the areas of Evangelisation, Catechesis and
Pastoral formation.
Registration is now closed for Catholic Faith Experience or CaFE which
starts on 22 Jan—12 March at OLPS church. Please look out for the next
run.
Interested to be a Sponsor? Please register for 4 Sponsors Preparation
Sessions on Fridays: 6, 13, 20 & 27 Mar 2015. RCIA recruitment drive
will be at the Church foyer on the weekend of 3-4 Jan, 10-11 Jan & 17-18
Jan. Forms are available at Secretariat or RCIA ministry at
www.olps.sg. Further enquiries, contact Elayne @ 96671137. Closing
date: 6 March 2015
Interested to inquire about the Catholic Faith? Please register for new
RCIA Journey 67 starting from Sundays, 12 Apr 2015 onwards from 7:309:30pm. RCIA recruitment drive will be at the Church foyer during weekend Masses on 3-4 Jan, 10-11 Jan & 17-18 Jan. Forms are available
at Secretariat or RCIA ministry at www.olps.sg. Further enquiries, contact
Edward: 96303276 or email: [email protected]
Charismatic Prayer meeting is on 14 Jan (Wed) at 8:00pm in Verbist Hall
(4th level) . Topic: “The Prayer He taught us...”. Speaker: Bro Colin Wee.
All are welcome.
SERVICE TEAM FOR THE TIME HAS COME – CONFIRMATION CAMP
2015
Calling out to all participants of Salvation Is Here Confirmation Camp 2014!
This year’s confirmation camp is coming up from 19 March to 22 March 2015
and we’d love for YOU to be a part of our service team! Come share your
experience and raise up another generation of God-loving youth with us!
There are many exciting teams and roles for you to take on so get in touch
with us to find out more! ALL CONFIRMANDS ARE WELCOME!
MORE INFO: [email protected]
THE NEST – WAFFLE UP YOUR WEEKEND
Come enjoy a weekend with waffles, coffee, tea, and our Sweet Treat of The
Week! We’re open all weekend and are excited to bring you new menu
items, new Sweet Treats and coming very soon our brunch menu! Stay
tuned!
We’re open Saturdays: 4pm-7pm; and Sundays: 9am-1:30pm
FIND UPDATES, POST PRAYER REQUESTS AND GET DAILY INSPIRATION: FACEBOOK.COM/FAITH.SYCAS
Questions? Get in touch: [email protected]
DIOCESAN
VOCATION
Diocesan Vocation Discernment Recollection is on 6 Feb (7:30pm) to 7 Feb
(2:00pm) at St Francis Xavier Major Seminary. Theme: “Come Away” (Mk
6:31). Eligible for single male Catholics aged 18-35 years old. Registration:
[email protected] (Closing date: 30 Jan 2015). Come and learn
how to discern your vocation.
HOME RETREAT
BY
CENACLE
SISTERS
At Home Retreat 2015 by Cenacle Sisters and Team
Date: Feb 9 – Apr 13, every Monday (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Venue: St Joseph's Parish, Victoria St.
Description: A ten-week programme based on the Spiritual Exercises of St.
Ignatius of Loyola, which enables one to know Jesus Christ more intimately
in the midst of the daily routine of life. It includes a weekly meeting of faith
sharing, daily prayer using Scripture, and spiritual direction.
Contribution: $150.00
BIBLE
COURSES
LENTEN
RETREAT
St Mark’s Gospel (Full of Faith, Passion and Choice) conducted by Fr
Eugene Vaz. Every Tuesdays from 20 Jan to 5 May; Morning session
9:30am-11:30am or evening session 7:45pm-9:45pm at CAEC, 2 Highland
Road. Contribution: $100. To register: call 84332683 or online: biblicalapostolate.wordpress.com or email [email protected]
Organised by Bible Apostolate of the Church of the Holy Spirit—Book of
Deuteronomy by Fr Valerian Cheong will be held every Thursday from 22
Jan-26 Mar 2015 from 9:45am-11:45am at Church of the Holy Spirit room 03
-02. To register call 82288220 or email [email protected]
Lenten Retreat - Our Discipleship Journey:
Organised by Clare's Missionary from 14-19 Mar, in La Foresta House of
Prayer, Kiulu, Sabah. Max: 10 participants. Call MaryClaire 96207768 or
Email: [email protected] for more details.