Friar’s Musings: Friar Clifford Augustine, OFM
Change a life with our faith
The Office of New Evangelisation (ONE) in our Parish has initiated a project
that is not only about sharing our food with others, but is about breaking down
social barriers. The Agape Kitchen, as the project is aptly named is an occasion
where we eat with others whom we generally would not notice among us, let
alone share a meal with. These are not just the cleaners and foreign workers –
whom the Pope reminds us are people whom God loves and Jesus died for – but
our fellow parishioners who worship with us every weekend.
Why is the parish team of friars supporting such a project?
CHURCH OF ST MARY OF THE ANGELS
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Columbarium Office
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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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28 Feb / 1 Mar 2015
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
The Lord tries us out, even tantalizes us, before choosing to
work with us. God did this with Abraham, with Peter, James,
and John, even with Jesus! But Jesus, God’s own Son, stands
and pleads for us now that we not be led into temptation or
put to the test beyond our means. God is on our side and
who now can be against us? With the Trinity’s prompting and
our willing obedience during this Lent, we can come closer
to salvation.
Firstly, we are aware of the social barriers that exist among our parishioners. We
have people from different socio-economic backgrounds worshipping together.
The Agape Kitchen is just one way of ensuring that our differences do not break
up the Body of Christ, instead we will continue to work towards building up this
Body with the gifts of our diversity.
Secondly, we are thrilled with the idea that the youths of our parish are involved
with the Agape Kitchen. I watched them last week at the opening, and they were
very sincere in wanting to serve. They needed to overcome their initial anxiety
of waiting tables and talking to strangers, but they did it. It was truly edifying.
They taught us something.
Thirdly, the Archbishop of Singapore has been strongly asking us not to be
complacent about introducing people to the Church. He has more than once
mentioned that the turnout at Mass are mainly due to our sisters and brothers
from other countries. At the Rite of Election last week, he said that the number
of new converts has been dropping steadily from a high of 1500 per year.
If we truly believe in the value of our faith, then we share that value with others.
The Agape Kitchen can be a wonderful way of introducing others to the Church
in a non-threatening environment. It is not about aggressive proselytizing. It
is all about bringing the Good News of Jesus to those whom we care to share
it with and at the same time making time to engage and just be friends with
strangers. So invite someone to the Agape Kitchen and eat with us. A life can be
changed.
Mass Timings
Novena
Intercessory
To Our Lady: Sat, 4pm
Tue, 10am-11.30am
Sat: 6.55am, 4.30pm, 6.15pm
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 Sun: 3.30pm (Indonesian)
Mondays - Saturdays:
Pastoral Services
4th Sat: 7.30pm (Tamil)
Morning Masses
For Baptisms, Weddings and
Weekday: 6.55am (with Morning Prayer) after
Family
Rosary:
Anointing of the Sick, please
& 6.30pm (Adoration at 6pm)
call the Parish Office.
Every
Sat,
3.30pm
Reconciliation
20 mins before Sunday Masses
Infant Baptisms: 1st and 2nd Sunday
Second Sunday of Lent,
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2011. M. Erspamer,
OSB. All rights reserved.
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Next Sunday’s Readings:
Ex 20:1-17
1 Cor 1:22-25
Jn 2:13-25
OUR PARISH FAMILY
We pray ...
For the sick and the housebound: that Christ’s healing power will give them comfort
and peace.
For those who have died, especially Michael Loh and for those who mourn.
Lord, we ask you, hear our prayers.
We continue to pray for the repose of the souls of all victims of wars, disasters and tragedies
around the world; that peace and harmony will prevail, and that all people will be comforted
in their mourning and loss.
Welcome to the Family
We congratulate and keep in our prayers the families of the following little ones who
will be receiving the sacrament of Baptism this weekend:
Franciscus Rylee Matthias Ho
Jeanette Lee Jia Hui
Ryler Toh Ibarrola
Joshua Weiyi Fowler
Nicholas Jim Shaw Sau Yi
Hon Rui Jie Nixon Xavier
Luei Yue Qi Sarah
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Bukit Batok Area
Blk 203, Bt Batok Road St 21 | Wed 4 Mar
8.00pm
West Mall NCC | Raymond 9060 6050
Blk 539, Bukit Batok St 52 | Wed 4 Mar 8pm
St John NCC | John 9185 3052
Regent Height, Tower A | Wed 4 Mar 10am
Regent Height NCC | Cheryl 9637 0505
SMOTA Room 2 | Mon 2 Mar 8.00pm
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Blk 265 Bukit Batok East Ave 4 | Sat 7 Mar
7:30pm
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Blk 367, Bukit Batok Street 31 | 6 Mar
8.00pm
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Bukit Timah Area
Toh Tuck Place | Wed 4 Mar 10.30am
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| Fri 6 Mar 8:00 pm
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Choa Chu Kang Area
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Mar 8:30pm
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7:30pm
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Rite of Election
The celebration of the Rite of Election by
the Archbishop was held last weekend. This
marks the beginning of the period of final and
more intense preparation for those preparing
for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation
and the Eucharist. The catechumens are now
called ‘Elect’ since they have the disposition
that makes them fit to celebrate these
sacraments.We have 34 Elects from our parish
this year. Let us hold them in our prayers.
Friday Mass in Lent
The morning masses on Fridays in Lent will
be celebrated at 6.55 AM followed by the
Stations of the Cross.
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LITURGICAL UPDATE
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross is a traditional devotion during Lent. It is usually held
on Friday evenings. The stations themselves are depicted in icons or pictures
arranged around the interior of the church building. Sometimes everyone walks
together from station to station. Or, especially if there are a large number of
participants, a representative group, such as a presider with altar servers, walk
the stations together while the rest of the people remain in their pews and
participate in the prayers, responses, and songs from there. Some parishes,
retreat houses, and other religious organizations have outdoor representations
of the stations for people’s prayerful reflection.
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CHURCH DECORUM
The evening masses on Fridays in Lent will be
celebrated at 7 PM followed by the Stations
of the Cross.
Mass is a communal celebration
LEGION BOOKBARROW 2015
RESUMES ON 14/15TH MARCH 2015
Thanks once again for your support
throughout the Year 2014.
Brothers & Sisters,
How often do we greet each other at St Mary’s? Let us remember that Mass is a communal
celebration. Let us acknowledge that we are one community, one body that has chosen to come
together to sing and participate at Mass. We can begin the New Evangelisation right here.
Piety Shop
During the month of Lent, piety shop will be
opened on Friday from 6 to 7pm.
Let us be Christ for one another.
Patrician Meeting - An Open Forum
Discussion
Join us on 8 March at 3pm in Classroom 1
for a lively discussion on the topic of the
Immaculate Conception.
For more information, email Keenan,
[email protected]. The Patrician
Meeting is brought to you by the Legion of
Mary.
RCIA
When people contact us to enquire about RCIA, we don’t tell them that ‘admission is closed’ and
ask them to come back next year. With our revolving door enquiry, (pre-catechumenate), anyone
can approach us and we will journey with them. So introduce someone to the faith today. Contact
[email protected]
Travel Photography Workshop by
Luminaire photography ministry
Sat, 21 March 2015 | 9 AM - 12 PM | Classroom
6
Fee: $20. Register at: http://goo.gl/7ijyys or
contact Melvin at [email protected]
SPIRITUALITY
Agape Kitchen
Throughout the Sundays of Lent, 5-7pm, Agape Kitchen will be a place where a meal will be provided
to anyone & everyone. Bring a friend, a relative or anyone who might benefit from a good meal.
#PayAsYouCan
Anointing of the Sick
Please call the parish office for this Sacrament, which can be given prior to admission to the hospital
for surgery. If a member of your family is ill or hospitalized, please inform us.
FORMATION
Courage
Inviting all boys/men aged 13 years and above to come together for a time of prayer held at the
Assisi Room from 6:45pm - 7:30pm on every Sunday of Lent. This Prayer Service will be praying
and interceding for those struggling with sexual sin and working in the sex industry.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Carpark - Important Notice
For safety requirements
Level 2 - No Double Parking - All Day and Night
Level 1 - No Double Parking
Sat:
Novena – 4pm
Mass – 4.30pm
Level 1 - Double and triple Parking allowed when lots are full
Sat:
Mass – 6.15pm
Sun:
All Masses
Please follow instructions from Carpark Wardens.
Anyone who parks at Level 1 during mass timings will not be able to leave till mass ends due to
double or triple parking.