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Friar’s Musings: Friar Clifford Augustine, OFM
CHURCH OF ST MARY OF THE ANGELS
5 Bukit Batok East Ave 2, Singapore 659918 | [email protected] | www.stmary.sg
The Spiritual Path of the Parish
The current Parish Pastoral Council was formed in 2014 and
an Ex-Co was subsequently elected. The office bearers of the
Ex-Co are; Edwin Lim (Chair), Bijay Joseph (Assist), Bernice
Wilson (Secretary) and Jeannette Yeo (Assist).
What is the Ex-Co supposed to achieve?
The PPC, together with the parish friars will set the pastoral directions for the
Community . This IS challenging. We need to care for the sick and aged. Our
youth and young adults must find a home with us where their spiritual growth is
nourished by prayer, programmes and social activities. Parishioners must know
that the parish is not like a petrol station, where they come weekly to fill up but
a place where strangers become friends because of our faith.
The PPC has identified three areas of focus. These are the spiritual, human and
intellectual formation of the parish. While these three areas are inter-linked, they
can be focused on separately since different parishioners have different needs.
The PPC recognises that before these areas can be actively engaged, a primary
target must be achieved. And this is the personal encounter of Jesus as our
Lord and Saviour. Without this encounter, any well thought of programmes and
activities will only lead to a short-lived ‘spiritual high’ that would not be of any
benefit to our parishioners.
For 2015, a road map has been drawn. For this road map to achieve anything
worthwhile, the parish must first orientate towards a spirituality that is turned
towards the Lord.
The liturgies of the Church are incredible opportunities for us to experience
God’s love for us. When we celebrate the Sunday masses, are these real
encounters with something greater than ourselves? Are our lives changed at
every Mass we celebrate? They can be changed, I am confident of that.
Maybe it is about time that we discover more about the wonders of the liturgies
that we celebrate.
Mass Timings
Novena
Intercessory
Tue, 10am-11.30am
Sat: 6.55am, 5.45pm (Sunset Mass) To Our Lady: Sat, 5pm
Sun: 7.30am (Mandarin), 9am, 11am, To St Anthony: Tue, 7pm Thu, 7.45pm-9.15pm
(except Feast Days & PH)
12.45pm, 5.30pm, 7.15pm
Rosary Devotion
3rd Mon, 7.45pm-9.15pm
3rd Sun: 3.30pm (Indonesian)
Mondays
Saturdays:
4th Sat: 7.30pm (Tamil)
Pastoral Services
Weekday: 6.55am (with Morning Prayer) after Morning Masses
Family
Rosary:
For Baptisms, Weddings and
& 6.30pm (Adoration at 6pm)
Every Sat, 4.30pm
Anointing of the Sick, please
Reconciliation
call the Parish Office.
20 mins before Sunday Masses
Infant Baptisms: 1st and 2nd Sunday
Parish Office
Tel: 6567 3866 | Fax: 6562 1824
Columbarium Office
Tel: 6560 6361
Parish Priest
Asst Parish Priest
Asst Parish Priest
Asst Parish Priest
Friar Clifford Augustine, OFM
Friar Joseph Lee, OFM
Friar Justin Lim, OFM
Friar Derrick Yap, OFM
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10 / 11 January 2015
BELOVED SON
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” When Jesus came out of
the baptismal waters, he saw the Spirit, like a dove, come down on
him. Conceived as the Spirit overshadowed Mary, Ever-Virgin Mother,
Jesus is attested now by the Father: “You are my Beloved Son; my
favour rests on you.” Through the Easter mystery, Christ Jesus passes
The Baptism on the same Holy Spirit to the church. We are transformed. Sharing
of the Lord, the Spirit we share God’s life. Lord, be gracious to us. Kyrie eleison!
Next Sunday’s Readings:
1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19
1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20
Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2000, OCP. All rights reserved.
Jn 1:35-42
Year A.
Evangelising With Joy
“I have baptized you with water; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit”
A sacrament is the visible sign of God’s love for Man. How beautiful it
is that we, who have received the Sacrament of Baptism are called to
share in the same Spirit of God! That Christ, through the priest, anoints
us with the Holy Spirit and makes us heirs in His kingdom.
Yet, it is unfortunate that most times, we live our lives not fully conscious
of this gift that we have received. In our modern world, we sometimes
get caught up in our accolades and accomplishments, our talents and our
careers to build up our identity that we often forget that our identity
as Christians, made through Baptism is the greatest thing to brag about.
That we are God’s chosen people who have died and risen to a new life
with Him, answering each day our universal call to holiness.
The Church and her Liturgy beckons us each week to remember our
baptism. When we sign ourselves with Holy Water each time we go for
Mass, we remember. When the Easter candle is lit, we remember. When
the priests commission us to announce the Gospel, we remember. This
week, let us pause for a few moments to consider how else we can
remember our baptism and what it means to each of us.
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NCC MEETINGS
12 Jan to 18 Jan 2015
Bukit Batok Area
Regent Height, Tower A | Wed 14 Jan
10am
Regent Height NCC | Idawidjaja 9863
3697
Blk 526, Bukit Batok St 51, Mon 12 Jan
8pm
Faithful Disciple NCC | Christine 9634
4491
Bukit Timah Area
Blk 654, Senja Road | Fri 16 Jan 8.30pm
Bukit Batok NCC | Rey 9680-4761
Blk 544, Jelapang Road | Tue 16 Jan
8:00pm
JLP Jelapang NCC | Wendy 9278 0505
Choa Chu Kang Area
Blk 681, Choa Chu Kang Crescent | Fri
16 Jan 8:30pm
Yew Tee Branch NCC | Elmer 9724 4531
Hillview Area
26, Hillview Regency, Bukit Batok East
Ave 2 | Fri 16 Jan 8:00 pm
Hillview Regency NCC | Lily 9686 5595
Please contact the respective NCC
coordinators for more details.
CHURCH EVENTS
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Palms for Ash Wednesday
Please bring your palms from last year to be used
for this year’s Ash Wednesday. Leave them near the
Piety Shop.
Primary 1 and 2 Children’s Liturgy
Parents of Primary 1 & Primary 2 children: Please
note that Children’s Liturgy will commence on 17
Jan (Sat, 5.45pm mass) & 18 Jan (Sun, 9am mass).
For parents with children assigned to the Saturday
session: There will be a compulsory briefing session
at 5pm (St Clare’s Hall) on 17 Jan 2015. Please
attend with your child.
For parents with children assigned to the Sunday
session: There will be a compulsory briefing session
on Friday 16th Jan at 7.30pm at St Clare Hall.
Catechism Classes
Catechism classes for primary and secondary levels
will open on the following dates:
1) Children’s Liturgy P1 and P2 – 17th and 18th
January 2015
2) Primary 3 to 6 – Saturday 17 January 2015
3) Sec 4 – Sunday 18th January 2015
4) Sec 3 – Sunday 18th January 2015
5) Sec 2 – Sunday 4th January 2015
6) Sec 1 – Friday 2nd January 2015
Ecumenical Session
Inviting all youth & young adults to join in on an
Ecumenical Session which will be taking place at the
St Clare Hall on 31st January 2015.
Chinese New Year Dinner
Date: 28 February 2015 (Saturday)
Patrician Meeting
Time: 7.30pm
Join us for a lively discussion on the
Venue: Blossom Garden Restaurant
topic “Genesis and Evolution: Conflict
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Francis got lots of attention when he
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spoke about creation and evolution.
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The media said that he “declared” evoRegistration: $60/$600 (person/table)
lution to be right. Did he say that? How
does the church view evolution and
the creation story in Genesis? Join us
on 11th Jan in Classroom 1 and 2 from
3-5pm to find out more. For enquiries, contact Keenan Tan - keenanmax@
hotmail.com.
Parishioners, their families and friends are welcome
to join us for the celebration of CNY dinner with its
programme and lucky draw. Please contact Angela
(96521903) or Teresa (96287896) for further details.
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LITURGICAL UPDATE
Asperges (in Latin it means to cleanse)
Many parishes use the rite of sprinkling at every Mass during the Easter season because this blessing is so appropriate during this time of baptismal renewal.At the beginning of every funeral, the Presider blesses the casket with holy water and says, “In the
waters of Baptism N. died with Christ and rose with him to new life. May he/she now
share in Christ’s eternal glory.” Holy water is found at the entrance to the church to
remind us that it was through Baptism that we entered the community called church.
During this rite of sprinkling some people cringe and duck to avoid getting wet, while
others beam with joy and excitement. Both reactions are appropriate. Baptism makes
us one with Christ in His death and resurrection. We cringe at what it calls us to do:
die to self. We are overjoyed at what it makes us: children of one Father, members of
Christ’s body, heirs of the kingdom. In the words of the Peace Prayer of St. Francis, our
baptism promises us that “it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bible Course Conducted by Fr Eugene Vaz
Title: St Mark’s Gospel – Full of Faith, Passion and Choice
Dates: 14 Tuesdays (from 20 Jan to 5 May 2015)
Time: Morning session 9.30am to 11.30am OR
Evening session 7.45pm to 9.45pm
Venue: CAEC, 2 Highland Road, Singapore 549102
Contribution: $100
To register: Online: biblicalapostolate.wordpress.com
Email: [email protected]
Call: 84332683
Diocesan Vocation Discernment Recollection
Theme: “Come Away” (Mk 6:31)
Date & Time: 6 Feb (7.30pm) to 7 Feb (2pm) 2015
Venue: St Francis Xavier Major Seminary
Eligibility: Single male Catholics aged 18-35 years old
Registration: [email protected] (Closing date: 30 Jan 2015)
Come and learn how to discern your vocation!
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