Weekly Updates for the Church of St Anthony (Updated Jan 24, 2026)

3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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

BLESSING OF CANDLES, FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD – There will be a blessing of candles after the 6.30 PM Mass on Mon, Feb 2, 2026. Please bring your own candles for blessing.

WEBSITE MAINTENANCE – Our website hosting company will be upgrading our servers on 27 January (8:00 PM to 8:00 AM Singapore Local Time). During the maintenance window, you may experience brief, intermittent website downtime

— CHINESE NEW YEAR UPDATES —

CHINESE NEW YEAR (CNY) MASSES

Eve of CNY – Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 4 PM. There will be no 6.30 PM Mass.

CNY Day 1 – Tue, Feb 17, 2026, 8.00 AM in Mandarin, 10.00 AM in English. There will be no 6.30 PM Mass. Oranges will be distributed. There will be no Fat Tuesday celebrations this year. Please remove your vehicle after mass as the gates will be closed.

CNY Day 2 (Ash Wednesday) – Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 10.00 AM in English. There will be imposition of ashes. There will be no 6.30PM Mass. Please remove your vehicle after mass as the gates will be closed. Note that the Catholic Bishops‘ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei has given dispensation from fast and abstinence on Ash Wednesday. See https://www.catholic.sg/pastoral-statement-for-dispensation-from-fasting-and-abstinence-on-ash-wednesday-2026/.

DONATIONS FOR CNY ORANGES – Please drop your donation in the “Donation Box” at the Foyer. Thank you.

— LENT UPDATES —

ASH WEDNESDAY – Please see CNY Day 2 above

COLLECTION OF OLD PALMS – We are collecting your old palm leaves. Collection basket is placed at the Foyer. Please remove the plastic/paper bags before dropping the palm leaves
in the basket provided.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 2026

  • Feb 20, 2026 – Stations of the Cross by Pope Francis
  • Feb 27, 2026 – Praying the Stations for Healing
  • Mar 6, 2026 – Stations based on the mystery of the Cross by Pope Francis
  • Mar 13, 2026 – Praying the Stations for the Suffering, the Ill and the Disabled
  • Mar 20, 2026 – Stations of Mercy by Pope Francis
  • Mar 27, 2026 – Mary’s Way of the Cross

— MISCELLANEOUS UPDATES —

BAPTISM FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN – Baptism for Infants and young children will be on Saturday, 25 April 2026 @ 11am. More details to come.

SCRUNITY OF THE BIBLE – Have you ever wondered what is actually behind the verses? Most of us know the famous stories, but how often do we stop to discern these words in our own
history? The Neocatechumenal invites you to join us for the ‘Scrutiny of the Bible’, to build our relationship with God through the Word of God. Light refreshments will be provided, Please register  to let us know that you are coming – https://forms.gle/oXoVAgJ6DrXikc17A

INFANT BAPTISM – Baptism for Infants and young children will be on Saturday, 25 April 2026 @ 11am. There will be pre-baptism classes for parents and god-parents on Apr 12 and 19, 2026. Registration details will be shared shortly.

REQUEST FOR PRAYERS FOR THE YOUTH RECEIVING CONFIRMATION – Let us pray for 24 of our youths who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Feb 7, 2026 at 5.30 PM

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND – Upcoming marriage encounter stay-in weekends for couples seeking to deepen their relationship, conducted in English are on Mar 6-8, Apr 17-19m, Jun 5-7, Jul 3-5, Aug 28-30, Oct 2-4, Nov 6-8 and Dec 4-6, 2026. There are also 3 other sessions conducted in Mandarin and 3 sessions in Bahasa Indonesia. Sign up for any one of these weekends which begin at 8pm on a Friday and end on Sunday evening. Find out more at https://www.wwmesg.org.

CALLING ALL SENIORS CHAIR EXERCISES & NUTRITION – Registrations are now closed. The first of 12 sessions took place on Jan 9, 2026 from 9.30 AM to 11.30 AM, attended by about 30 seniors.

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.

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. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND – Upcoming marriage encounter stay-in weekends for couples seeking to deepen their relationship, conducted in English are on Mar 6-8, Apr 17-19m, Jun 5-7, Jul 3-5, Aug 28-30, Oct 2-4, Nov 6-8 and Dec 4-6, 2026. There are also 3 other sessions conducted in Mandarin and 3 sessions in Bahasa Indonesia. Sign up for any one of these weekends which begin at 8pm on a Friday and end on Sunday evening. Find out more at https://www.wwmesg.org.

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.
  3. Every first Tuesday of the month at 8PM @ St Agnes Room (Fireplace/Annex Building)

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.