Weekly Updates for the Church of St Anthony (Updated Dec 24, 2025)

Feast of the Holy Family, Year A, Gospel of Matthew

At the start of a new liturgical year, we switch from Year C – Gospel of Luke to Year A – Gospel of Matthew

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Mass Intentions and Contributions

  • For mass intentions and contributions to the upkeep of the Church of St Anthony Singapore via PayNow please visit https://saint-anthony.org/paynow/ for more details including UEN and what to enter as payment references so that we know what your contributions are for.

Guide to this post: This is a one-stop post for the latest news and updates from Church of St Anthony, Singapore. Please revisit weekly for the latest updates. Updates are uploaded between Thurs and Sat morning each week.

  • Part 1: Updates and important notes for the week
  • Part 2: Summary of Masses, Private Worship, Devotions and Sacrament of Reconciliation by Day of the Week

Part 1: Updates and Important Notes for the week

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

This Christmas, in the Jubilee Year of Hope, we gather around the manger to rediscover that hope is not an idea, but a Child. In the Infant Jesus, God draws near to our lives with tenderness, mercy, and peace. No matter our struggles, hope is born again among us. May our parish continue to be a home where hope is lived, shared, and renewed. And may your hearts and your families be filled with joy, trust, and peace this Christmas and always. A blessed and holy Christmas to all.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR MASS TIMES

1. Christmas Eve, Wed 24 Dec
– 7.30pm – Mandarin
– 9.30pm – English
There is no 6.30pm Mass

2. Christmas Day, Thurs 25 Dec
– Midnight 12am – English
– 9.00am – Tamil
11.00am – English
Gates will be closed immediately after the Mass, please remove your vehicles. There is no 6.30pm Mass

Friday, 26 Dec – 6.30pm Mass as usual.

3. New Year’s Eve, Wed 31 Dec
Thanksgiving Mass and Benediction
– 8.00pm – English

4. New Year’s Day, Thurs 1 Jan 2026
– 7.30am – English
Gates will be closed immediately after the Mass, please remove your vehicles.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS 2025 – Join us as we gather to celebrate Christmas on 3 days as follows. The themes for this year’s celebrations are based on the theme of the Jubilee Year, “Pilgrims of Hope.”

  • Day 1 – Dec 26, 7PM to 9.30PM in the Auditorium with the theme, “Hope in God’s Providence.” Registration is required: https://bit.ly/CSA2025CMasCelebDay1
  • Day 2 -Dec 28, 12.30PM to 2PM in the Auditorium for children and youth, Theme of “Hope in Mercy and Forgiveness,” Registration is required: https://bit.ly/CSA2025CMasCelebDay2
  • Day 3 – Year End Countdown, Dec 41 at 9.30PM in the Auditorium with the theme, “Hope in the Promise of Eternal Life.” Registration is required:  https://bit.ly/CSACountdown2025.

2ND COLLECTION FOR DEC 27/28 2025 – The Parish needs your help with its operations. The 2nd Collection this weekend will be for the maintenance of the Parish. Thank you.

TEMPORARY CHANGES TO THE DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION TIMINGS – There will be no Divine Mercy Devotion on Sunday, 21st Dec; 26th Dec; 28th Dec 2025 and 4th January 2026.

CALLING ALL SENIORS CHAIR EXERCISES & NUTRITION – Attention all parishioners aged 50 and above. HPB is sending trainers to our church every Friday morning from 9 January 2026 to 10 April 2026 (excluding public holidays) to teach chair exercises and nutrition tips to help us grow stronger and feel “steadier lah” in the new year. Interested parishioners may register at https://bit.ly/CSASteady2026.

PONGAL CELEBRATION 2026 – You are all invited to join the Tamil Community for this year’s “Pongal Celebration” at the Auditorium on Saturday, 10th January 2026 @ 8pm. The festival will include cultural performances, delicious Indian food, fun games, music, and most importantly, the joy of coming together as one community to express our heartfelt gratitude for God’s overflowing love on this festival of harvest. All are welcome, kindly RSVP at https://forms.gle/nQbEiFrTUcTk6Dhh8, by 6th Jan. Your presence will add immense joy to our celebration!

FUND RAISING FOR ASIA FLOOD RELIEF – CHARIS is making a heartfelt appeal to raise SGD200,000 to aid communities affected by the floods including Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. In collaboration with Caritas Internationalis’ national organisations and other partner organisations on the ground, we are providing urgent relief through donations and, where needed, essential emergency supplies for impacted victims. Together, with your prayers and generosity, we can continue to bring relief, comfort, and dignity to our brothers and sisters across Asia who are struggling to rebuild their lives. CHARIS Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Catholic Centre, 55 Waterloo Street #07-02, Singapore 187954

ADVENT HARVEST OF LOVE PROJECT – Thanks to your generosity, about 280 tickets were provided to needy families for a movie on Dec 14, 2025.

ONE ADVENT/CHRISTMAS REFLECTION BOOKLET – This Advent, let your heart be stirred by a thrill of hope. Journey through Advent and Christmas with the Office for the New Evangelisation’s annual Advent to Christmas reflection booklet. Each week offers Scripture reflections, thought-provoking questions, and sharing guides to help you break open the Word and discover how hope continues to dawn in our lives today. Download your copy (in English, Mandarin or Tamil) at https://one.org.sg/resource/advent-to-christmas-reflection-booklet-2025-26

CHOIR RECRUITMENT – The Sunday 11.15 AM Mass Choir is looking for more voices to join them. No prior music training is required but there will be a short audition. For enquiries, please contact Allison at 98550103.

2026 CATECHISM PROGRAM REGISTRATION FOR LEVEL 1 – To register your child who will be in Primary 1 in 2026, please login to https://mycatholic.sg. Please prepare a copy of your child’s baptism certificate for the registration.

REGISTRATION FOR THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD – Registration is OPEN for the CGS Faith Formation Program for Preschoolers. A 3-year Montessori-based program for children born in 2022, turning 4yrs old in 2026. Parents who are interested, please scan the QR Code or type in URL: https://tinyurl.com/csacgs2026. LIMITED PLACES – Registration will close once places are filled. Any enquiries, please email Justina/Peta: childrensministry@saint-anthony.org 

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION – Every first Tuesday of the month starting on Sept 2. 8PM @ St Agnes Room

GUIDE FOR THE FINAL JOURNEY – The passing of a loved one can be emotional. It is a busy time with important matters to handle at such a short notice. To help the family prepare the final journey of their loved one, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore has published a Guide for the Final Journey. Funerals are often a time of distress for the family and funeral arrangements under these circumstances can be challenging to coordinate. For detailed information of the Guide, please refer to http://www.catholic.sg/guide-for-the-final-journey/

REMINDER – Please help to keep our parish clean. Please clear all your tissue papers etc. before leaving the church hall.

Scripture Reflection for Sunset and Sunday Masses, Feasts and Solemnities – Please refer to the following link: https://www.catholic.sg/archbishop/scripture-reflection/ for the Cardinal’s reflections of the day.

Activities and Events in the Archdiocese
  1. OPEN THE DOOR TO CHRIST RETREAT – This individually guided retreat invites the participants into the quiet of their heart, where the gentle voice of Jesus Christ – Eternal and Incarnate Wisdom – awaits. He comes not as a passing guest, but as One who longs to dwell within.
    Retreat Date: 1-4 December2025 (Stay-In Retreat)
    Theme: Open The Door To Jesus Christ
    Venue: Montfort Centre, 624 Upper Bukit Timah Rd
    To register: https://www.montfortcentre.org/events-1/open-the-door-to-jesus-christ-individual-guided-retreat-1

Opportunities for Group Prayer, Adoration or Contemplation

  1. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION – Every first Tuesday of the month starting on Sept 2. 8PM @ St Agnes Room
  2. 7 LILIES DEVOTION TO ST ANTHONY– Every Tuesday 7:00pm to 7.20pm at the Church Hall.  All are welcome to join us!  Devotion will start after Mass.
  3. DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION – The devotion to the Divine Mercy will be prayed before masses on Sunday at 5.00PM and Fridays at 6.00PM except for 1st Fridays of the month which are dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Be part of the Divine Mercy Group by calling 80609570.
  4. PROMOTING CNCS (CATHOLIC NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITIES)  – We are revamping how we organise our CNCs. Whether you are new to our parish or not, everyone is welcome to join our CNCs. Sign up at https://bit.ly/CSACNCs.
  5. BLOCK ROSARY – please register your interest at https://bit.ly/CSAROSARY. You can either join the rosary or host the statue of Our Lady and the rosary at your home.
  6. AN INVITATION TO JOIN THE ST TERESA’S PRAYER GROUP -St Teresa’s Prayer Group is a new intercessory prayer group, meeting weekly in church to pray for the sick and dying. Those interested, register at https://bit.ly/JoinStTeresaPG 

Opportunities to Serve in Church

  1. JOIN OUR SLIDES TEAM – WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE THE LORD IN A SIMPLE YET MEANINGFUL WAY? We are looking for volunteers to help with the Announcement slides for the weekend Masses—a quiet but powerful ministry that supports the participation of the congregation. Feel called to help? Please register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc582zn-KapOo6xjsKgcJaCjiwmAHgDfxwexR7R41TgFBBCKg/viewform?usp=send_form and you will be contacted shortly after.
  2. RECRUITMENT FOR SUNDAY 5.30 PM CHOIR – Come and join us to sing for the Lord. Call Carol at 97989828 or Rita at 97577856.
  3. PARISH EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS TEAM – As we work to build our Parish Emergency Preparedness Team (PEPT), we invite parishioners who are doctors, nurses, medics, or firefighters to join us. For more details on how you can help, please email operations@saint-anthony.org or call the Parish Office 63683804
  4. CHOIR RECRUITMENT – The Sunday 11.15 AM Mass Choir is looking for more voices to join them. No prior music training is required but there will be a short audition. For enquiries, please contact Allison at 98550103.
  5. ALTAR SERVERS RECRUITMENT 2024 – Attention boys aged 9 and above! Are you feeling a call to join our ministry of servers? Ever watched those in white robes up on the altar and wished you could be like them? Well, now’s your chance to join them! Experience the privilege of assisting during Mass and growing in your faith alongside fellow servers! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to serve the Lord and answer His calling! Please register at the link at: https://tinyurl.com/serversapplication.
  6. Recruitment for Teochew Prayer Group – This group prays together on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and also at wakes.  For enquiries, please call Andy: 9636 6223, Tris: 9721 7362 or Theresa: 9277 7725.
  7. Recruitment for Stewards at the Banquet – Stewards, our hospitality ministers (called wardens in other churches) are looking for more help. Please call 9363-2657 or approach any Steward before or after mass if you are considering helping out in church. Come and develop a closer relationship with the Lord by serving him and his people as a Steward. We share on Scripture before mass and have monthly prayer night and fellowship as well as an annual get together to know one another better.
  8. Recruitment for the Sunset Mass Choir, Cosa Angelica. Practices are at 3.30 PM @ St Lucy’s room. For details please contact Gerard at 94509972 or Audrey at 90129357.
  9. AV Ministry – The AV Ministry works behind the scenes to ensure that all audio visual assets and processes needed during masses and also parish events, work towards helping our parishioners participate fully. Come and experience the joy of serving the Lord in this particular way by joining the ministry. Interested parishioners who are 13 and above are welcome to register by calling Mary-Ann at 9353 3446 or by sending an email to csa.avministry@gmail.com.
  10. WEEKDAY MASS AV TEAM RECRUITMENT – We’re looking for more hands to help with the Weekday Mass AV Team! This team ensures the audio visual needs for our 6:30pm weekday Mass. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided! If you would like to serve in this simple yet meaningful way, we’d love to have you. Contact us at csa.avministry@gmail.com for more information.
  11. SSVP is recruiting for more members to serve the needy. Please contact Mary @ 93250060.

Opportunities to Care for those in Need

  1. Contributions towards Saint Vincent De Paul (SSVP). The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) seeks your generous contributions to sustain their ministerial work for the less fortunate. Their donation box has been shifted to the basement carpark, just next to the elevator as you all exit the Church. Do drop your donations into this box. There will be a second collection in church every 1st weekend of the month for SSVP.

Opportunities to Contribute Towards the Vision of the Archdiocese

  1. GIFT Programme. On every 3rd weekend of the month, there will be a call for contributions for GIFT (Giving in Faith & Thankfulness) programme to build a more vibrant, evangelising and missionary Church. Support the organizations and projects of the Archdiocese by making a monthly pledge. Or, give via PayNow (UEN: 201231391K). GIRO forms, cheques or cash can be sealed into GIFT envelopes and dropped into any of the Donation boxes. For more information on GIFT and more, visit catholicfoundation.sg

Overall Summary of Masses, Sacraments, Devotions and Adoration

  1. Sacrament of Reconciliation – the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be made available for all at the church hall reconciliation rooms, 15 minutes before every mass and will end when mass begins.
  2. Rosary in English – Every Saturday from 4th Nov – 30th Dec at 5.00pm before the Mass begins. All are invited to join the Legion of Mary (LOM) to pray the rosary as a family!
  3. Devotion to the Divine Mercy. Sundays at 5.00 PM just before the 5.30 PM Mass.
  4. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, every first Friday of the month, after the 6.30 PM Mass.

Part 2: Summary of Masses, Private Worship, Devotions and Sacrament of Reconciliation by Day of the Week

Public Holidays Weekday masses that fall on public holidays will be at 7.30 AM instead of the regular timing of 6.30 PM. Please check this post or the bulletin for updates.

Monday

  1. Weekday Mass in English at 6.30 PM in church.

Tuesday

  1. Weekday Mass in English at 6.30 PM in church.
  2. Devotion to St Anthony – The ‘7 Lilies’ devotion to St Anthony is after the evening mass from 7.00 PM to 7.20 PM in the church hall.

Wednesday

  1. Weekday Mass in English at 6.30 PM in church.

Thursday

  1. Weekday Mass in English at 6.30 PM in church.

Friday

  1. Weekday Mass in English at 6.30 PM in church.
  2. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, every first Friday of the Month, after the 6.30 PM Mass.
  3. Devotion to the Divine Mercy at 6.00 PM before the 6.30 PM mass, every other Friday except the first Friday of the Month.

Saturday

  1. Sacrament of Reconciliation is available 15 mins before mass and ends when mass starts
  2. Sunset mass in English at 5.30 PM in church.
  3. Mass in Malayalam at 7.30 PM in church on the Eve of every 1st Sunday of the Month
  4. Mass in Tamil at 7.30 PM in church on the Eve of every 2nd Sunday of the Month
  5. Mass in Tagalog at 7.30 PM on the Eve of every 4th Sunday of the Month

Please refer to the bulletin for updates and the actual dates for each month.

Sunday

  1. Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available 15 mins before mass.
  2. Mass in Mandarin in church at 7.30 AM on the 1st and 2nd Sunday of the Month. Gates close just before mass starts and late comers will not be admitted due to pre-mass preparations.
  3. Mass in English at 9.15 AM, 11.15 AM and 5.30 PM.
  4. Devotion to the Divine Mercy at 5.00 PM before the 5.30 PM mass
Adoration at Mt Tabor on Level 5.
  1. Mondays to Saturdays 8.00 AM – 9.30 PM
  2. Sundays 6.00 AM to 9.30 PM
  3. Please switch off the lights and air-conditioning if there is no one else in the room after you leave.