Weekly Updates

Weekly Updates for the Church of St Anthony (Updated Sept 10, 2024)

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time , Year B, Gospel of Mark

• To access this page of updates, please visit http://bit.ly/csa-updates
• To view our bulletin at http://bit.ly/csa-bulletin for updates

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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.

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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

GUIDED MEDITATION @ MOUNT TABOR – Come sit with the Lord on Friday and meditate on His message of Hope for everyone.
Hope: Resurrection
Date: 20 Sep 2024 (Friday)
Time: 8pm
Venue: Mount Tabor
Brought to you by Adoracion de Jesus Ministry.

CSA FUNERAL WORKSHOP – Have you lost a loved one, or perhaps you hear a calling to journey with those who have lost a loved one? This workshop will cover the role of the community in praying for the deceased and care of mourners, the Funeral Mass, Vigil or Wake services, Rite of Committal and Prayer Services for the deceased.

Part 1: 13 Oct 2024, 3pm to 5pm
Part 2: 27 Oct 2024, 3pm to 5pm

Visit the link https://www.bit.ly/CSAFuneralWS. Sign up for the workshop!

BLOCK ROSARY -CSA Block Rosary is back in the month of October. Calling all those who wish to host Our Lady in your home for Block Rosary to register your interest by 16 Sep 2024.
All personal details are kept in strict confidentiality. Register at https://bit.ly/CSAROSARY.

CLOSURE OF THE PARISH – In view of and in preparation for the Papal Mass, our Parish will be closed as follows:
Wednesday, 11 September: 1pm onwards
Thursday, 12 September: whole day
No 6.30pm Mass on these two days. We will resume on Friday, 13 September

POPE FRANCIS IN SINGAPORE 2024 SECOND COLLECTION – There will be a 2nd collection on 7 & 8 Sep. This will be the last collection to help defray the costs of
the upcoming visit by Pope Francis. Your support is greatly appreciated! Please drop your contributions into the collection bags. Visit www.catholicfoundation.sg/popefrancis2024/ to give
online or find out more.

COLLECTION FOR GIFT– There will be a 2nd collection next weekend, 13 & 14 Sep for GIFT Programme. This is the rallying call to the faithful to “Build the Church Today for Tomorrow.” Thank you for making the vision of the Archdiocese a reality.

MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL – The Chinese Community are organizing a Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration on Sept 14, 2024 from 6.30 PM to 10 PM. This event is $8/person, $5/persons for children aged 7 to 12 and free for children aged 6 and below. Buffet dinner is included. Please register at https://bit.ly/csa-midautumn24 or contact John Stephen at 9069 7283. Registration closes on Sept 7, 2024.

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 

BECOME A RCIA SPONSOR/FACILITATOR – Your faith journey doesn’t have to be alone. Come, journey with our new intake of RCIA inquirers (Jan 2025 – Jul 2026). Team formation with Fr Ignatius Yeo and Pastoral Coordinator Amelia Thong begins weekly from 8 Oct 2024. Indicate your interest at: https://www.bit.ly/RCIASPONSOR

JC/IB EXAM MASS & RECOLLECTION – This will be held on Sept 6, 2024 from 2 PM – 5 PM at Catholic Centre, Level 8 at 55 Waterloo Street. JC or IB students are encouraged to sign-up at https://tinyurl.com/JCIBexammass24.

REPAIRS TO THE SANCTUARY MARBLE FLOORING – Repairs to parts of the sanctuary marble flooring will commence on Aug 19 and are expected to be completed by the end of September 2024.

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/

AV RECRUITMENT – Come join our Mass Slides Team as you find a way to serve God. No prior experience is needed to join this team. We are looking for hearts willing and able to commit to help us put together the slides that you see during our Holy Masses. Do contact Michelle at 8686 0239.

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

PRO-BONO COUNSELLING – Struggling with Life’s Issues? Catholic Family Life is providing pro-bono counselling services to anyone who requires support. If you or your family members are experiencing challenges and could benefit from professional guidance, our counsellors are here to help. We encourage you to reach out if you feel the need for support during difficult times. Let us strengthen our community through care and solidarity. To make an appointment, please contact us by phone at 66318963 or email at pbc@familylife.sg.

Public Advisory Issued by the Archbishop’s Communications Office, 15 April 2024: Trust Only Official Websites for information on Papal Visit and Mass – The Catholic Church in Singapore is excited to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis to Singapore. We have received reports of individuals/groups attempting to phish/acquire personal information by misrepresenting themselves as being associated with the ticketing process for the Papal Mass. We urge the public to remain vigilant and not to fall prey to these scams. Tickets for the Papal Mass, when available, will be free of charge. Please note that the only legitimate sources for information related to Pope Francis’ visit are our official websites:

https://www.popefrancis2024.sg
https://www.catholic.sg,
https://www.mycatholic.sg
https://www.catholicnews.sg
https://www.catholicfoundation.sg

We strongly advise the public not to share personal information with any other websites or individuals claiming to offer tickets or information about the Papal visit. For more information on the Papal visit, please visit www.popefrancis2024.sg.

For other events from the Archdiocese, please refer to ‘Activities and Events in the Archdiocese’ below.

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.

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1. WHAT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ACTUALLY TEACHES ABOUT DIVORCE | SEPARATION | ANNULMENT by Fr Terence Pereira – Couples enter into marriage with faith and hope that it will be a happy union that lasts. However, there are occasions when a couple faces an unhappy end to their married life together. How can Catholics in such a situation continue their life journey in a way that keeps them in full communion with the Church? This Symposium will help participants gain an insight into the complexity of the issues related to divorce, separation, and annulment.Part 1: Mon, 7 October 2024
   Part 2: Mon, 21 October 2024
   Time: 8pm to 10pm
   Registration Link: https://bit.ly/4g7ndvr
2. MASS WITH INTENTIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS – The Office for Catechesis is organizing a Mass with Intentions for the Special Needs community once again this year. It will be held on Sunday, 29 Sep 2024 at Church of St. Bernadette. These intentions will be offered alongside the Eucharistic Celebration at 11:45am in the Parish. To Register: Jenny.ofc@catholic.org.sg
3. PRO-BONO COUNSELLING – Catholic Family Life is providing pro-bono counselling services to anyone who requires support We encourage you to reach out if you feel the need for support during difficult times. Let us strengthen our community through care and solidarity. To make an appointment, please contact us by phone at 66318963 or email at pbc@familylife.sg
4. RETROUVAILLE – A Marriage Lifeline
   Date: 27 – 29 Sep 2024
   ME House, 201-B Punggol Seventeenth Avenue
   Register: https://bit.ly/RetroWE Or visit: https://www.familylife.sg/retrouvaille
5. 5TH LOURDES EXPERIENCE
   7 DECEMBER 2024, SINGAPORE INDOOR STADIUM
   Registration form is available at the foyer for THIS WEEKEND ONLY (Aug 17/18). Completed forms must be submitted by 25 August 2024, 6.30pm. Registration is ONLY for the Malades. (i.e. the sick, ailing, infirm, ill etc).
6. WALK WITH CARITAS FAMILY – Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join us for a fun-filled family-friendly walk and community fair to empower our work in serving
   marginalised communities.
   Saturday, 5 October, 8am – 11am at Ficus Green,
   Bishan-AMK Park
   For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/wwcf-bulletin.
7. PIETA – PIETA is a support group for bereaved parents who have united in faith to seek God’s comfort, wisdom and hope. A monthly session, run by bereaved parents, is held to pray, reflect and break open the WORD OF GOD. We invite any parent who has lost a child (regardless of age and no matter how recent or long ago) to unite with us in faith.  If you wish to join us, please email us directly at pieta.singapore@gmail.com. Please email us for directions. Our contact details are:
   Email: pieta.singapore@gmail.com
   Facebook: https://facebook.com/PietaSingapore
   website: https://www.PietaSingapore.org
8. SJI is recruiting – Calling all Catholic Educators, School Admin and support Staff: Looking to explore a career in a mission school? Find out how you can apply to be part of the Lasallian fraternity at St. Joseph’s Institution (Independent): go.gov.sg/sjippl
9. QUIETING THE SOUL – Advent Silent Retreat @Chiang Mai, Thailand. Spend 8 or 5 days of quiet prayer and solitude with God in a sanctuary of peace in Chiang Mai, Thailand.2 Options:
   2-9 Dec 2024 – 8 full days
   (check in 1 Dec, check out 10Dec)5-9 Dec2024 – 5 full days
   (check in 4 Dec, check out 10Dec)
   For enquiries, email cenaclesingapore@gmail.com
10. VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT (Pro-Bono Counsellors) – A Heart to Serve – Catholic Family Life (CFL) is calling out for volunteers!  Get in touch with Catholic Family Life to find out more, contact us at 64880278 or email michelle@familylife.sg. If you are interested to volunteer with us, do fill up the volunteer form: https://bit.ly/CFL-volunteer-form and we will get in touch with you.
11. WELCOME HOME CATHOLICS! – Rekindle your faith with Landings Singapore’s new 10-week programme designed specifically for returning Catholics. This inclusive programme, which includes a weekend retreat, will run from August 26th to November 4th, 2024. The sessions will be held on a weekly basis, on Mondays from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Church of the Holy Spirit at Upper Thomson Road. To find out more or to register, please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8VZdTYM8TD4RB_67hwn24DtOsAGVqn4KwCbjXmlYIlXdSIg/viewform
12. CATHOLIC PRAYER SOCIETY’S LUNCH TIME MASSES IN THE CITY
    1. Medical Alumni Association, 2 College Road, Level 1 Theatrette, S169850, every Wed. 12.15 PM
    2. Cecil Building, 137  Cecil Street Level 4, S049712, every Wed, 12.15pm
    3. One Raffles Quay, level 49 North Tower, S048583, every Friday, 12.15pm
    More details at – http://www.cps.org.sg
13. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PRO-LIFE ROSARY – The Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-life Rosary is a beautiful way to pray for the unborn children and all who are affected by abortion. Join us in prayer on the 12th of every month @ 8.30 PM on Zoom.
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89300173624?pwd=VmFIempzVGMreFc2VjVqNW5NUWdzQT09
    Meeting ID: 893 0017 3624
    Passcode: 121224

Opportunities for Group Prayer, Adoration or Contemplation

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Sunday 5.30 PM Choir Recruitment – Please call Carol at 97989828 or Rhea at 96173476.
7. 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.
8. Recruitment for the Liturgical Life and Worship Team (LLW) – This team plans and coordinates liturgical events in our parish and they would like to invite parishioners to join the team. LLW works with all the other liturgical ministries to ensure the smooth and proper running of liturgical events such as Feast Day masses and processions. To register your interest please fill in the form at https://bit.ly/LLWrecruitment.
9. BECOME A RCIA SPONSOR/FACILITATOR – Your faith journey doesn’t have to be alone. Come, journey with our new intake of RCIA inquirers (Jan 2025 – Jul 2026). Team formation with Fr Ignatius Yeo and Pastoral Coordinator Amelia Thong begins weekly from 8 Oct 2024. Indicate your interest at: https://www.bit.ly/RCIASPONSOR
10. 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

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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.

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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.

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.

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