Events & Happenings
Advent Penitential Service
All services will begin at 8pm.
Fri 13 Dec - Blessed Sacrament Church
Mon 16 Dec - St Mary of the Angels*
Tue 17 Dec - St Francis of Assisi
Wed 18 Dec - Holy Cross
Thu 19 Dec - St Ignatius
* There will not be the usual confessions held in the confessionals following the 6.30pm Mass.
St Mary’s Christmas Village
7-8 & 14-15 December 2024
Saturday: 2pm - 8pm
Sunday: 8am - 3pm
Be at St Mary's during the two weekends (7-8 & 14-15 Dec) in December to shop and feast at our Christmas Village, happening at St Clare Hall and Gubbio! Pick up gifts and Christmas decor whilst supporting the many social & community enterprises at our village markets!
We are in the midst of updating details of the participating stalls and will provide more details on our Christmas Village page in the weeks ahead at: stmary.sg/christmasvillage
St Mary’s Christmas Village
7-8 & 14-15 December 2024
Saturday: 2pm - 8pm
Sunday: 8am - 3pm
Be at St Mary's during the two weekends (7-8 & 14-15 Dec) in December to shop and feast at our Christmas Village, happening at St Clare Hall and Gubbio! Pick up gifts and Christmas decor whilst supporting the many social & community enterprises at our village markets!
We are in the midst of updating details of the participating stalls and will provide more details on our Christmas Village page in the weeks ahead at: stmary.sg/christmasvillage
CANA presents Voices Raised in Prayer
CANA presents VOICES RAISED IN PRAYER - an evening with Fr Ricky Manalo CSP and Meredith Augustin
Join us for a beautiful and inspiring blend of sacred hymns and contemporary liturgical music with Fr Ricky Manalo CSP and Meredith Augustin, supported by the respective church choirs.
Sessions & Locations:
Friday 22 Nov, 8pm to 10pm @ Church of St Mary of the Angels (with guest appearance: Fr Valerian Cheong)
Saturday 23 Nov, 8pm to 10pm @ Church of St Bernadette (with guest appearance: Fr Andrew Lin)
Contribution: $25 per ticket
Join us and book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/CANARMMA
Paul J Kim: Meant to Live for More!
Organised by CANA
Supported by Church of St Mary of the Angels
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Paul J. Kim, one of the most dynamic Catholic speakers in the world! Known for his rare ability to captivate audiences with a mix of humour, music, and deep spiritual insights, Paul has inspired people across 50 states and 16 countries. From laugh-out-loud moments to heartfelt reflections, he weaves together beatboxing, comedy, and powerful talks to share the message of Christ in a way that’s both entertaining and transformative.
Date: Sat 16 Nov
Time: 8pm to 10pm
Venue: Main Church, St Mary of the Angels
Don’t miss this chance to experience a truly life-changing encounter! Get your tickets from https://bit.ly/pjk24
Confirmation Mass 2024
Sacrament of Confirmation 2024 Invitation to Prayer 🙏🏻
Our youths and young adults will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation from William Cardinal Goh on Saturday, 9 Nov at the 6pm Mass. Please continue to pray for them as they take this important step in their faith journey. May their hearts be enkindled with the fire of the Holy Spirit!
St Mary’s Parish Townhall - 2 Nov
Date: Sat 2 Nov 2024
Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue: St Clare Hall (Note the Change of Venue from the Main Church)
Let your voice be heard!
Come and discover the APC Schema leading up the Archdiocesan Pastoral vision and plan for the next 10 years…
Contribute, share your thoughts, meet fellow parishioners passionate about the growth of our Catholic community and evangelising God’s love! The session will led by APC Co-Chair, Kwek Mean Luck.
Only light refreshments will be provided, so do have your lunch before attending. Please be early or punctual as your full participation from the beginning is preferable for the session to be meaningful.
For a more productive & effective discussion, we strongly encourage you to go through the documents and material (Schema & Conversations Workbook) downloadable at www.catholic.sg/apc-schema
Source & Summit: Exam Season
Organised by Youth & Young Adults Office
This month, Source & Summit will be gathering for Mass and exam prep. Join us for a time of community, worship, and a group study session to help you feel spiritually and academically ready!
Date: Fri 11 Oct
Time: 5.30pm to 9.30pm (inclusive of Mass at 6.30pm)
Venue: Gubbio, Church of St Mary of the Angels
Sign up now: tinyurl.com/Study-SnS
Care for Creation - Blessing of Pets 2024
We give thanks to God for our furry, feathered (and slimy) creature-friends that bring us so much joy and companionship! In the spirit of St Francis and his profound respect for creation, St Mary’s will be holding our annual animal blessing:
Date: Sun 6 Oct 2024
Time: 3 to 4pm (registration starts at 2.30pm)
Venue: Piazza outside the main church
Bring your pet for a prayer and blessing session by our Franciscan Friars!
Registration is required to help us with our logistics planning and to keep you updated, if necessary:
Source & Summit #3
Organised by Youth & Young Adults Office
It’s time to come to the Living Waters of salvation once again!
Come one & all aged 16-35 and thirsting — join us in our third Source & Summit.
Date: Sat 28 Sep
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue: St Clare Hall
🤝🏼🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♂️ Let us meet each other in prayer & fellowship, and more importantly, our Lord! Give Him all the glory in our hearts & lift Him high for all that He’s done for you and me. 🌅🧎🏻♀️
Register here: tinyurl.com/sourcensummit3
Migrant Sunday Mass & Celebrations
Sun 22 Sep 2024
1pm to 5pm
St Mary of the Angels
The 110th World Day of Migrants 2024 is being celebrated this year on 29 September, where we honour migrants worldwide for their contributions, talents and sacrifices. This year, St Mary’s will host the Migrant Sunday Mass a week earlier on Sun 22 Sep at 1pm, with Cardinal William Goh as the celebrant. There will be a celebratory programme thereafter.
NOTE:
There will be limited seats will at the 1pm Mass.
The 5pm mass is cancelled.
As St Mary’s carpark is limited, you may park at our nearby HDB or nature park carparks, if necessary. Thank you for your understanding!
ACMI (The Archdiocesan Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants & Itinerant People) has provided a toolkit of resources for parishes, ministries, and communities in the Church to find ways to celebrate the migrants around us. This is available for download in 4 languages at: https://acmi.org.sg/acmi-migrant-sunday-toolkit-2024/.
Mass for the Sick & Elderly with Anointing
(NOTE: Registration for the Anointing is now closed. But you may still attend the Mass to join us in praying for our brothers and sisters.)
Join us in celebrating the 8th Centenary of the Stigmata of St Francis.
Date: Tue 17 Sep
Time: 10am to 12.30pm
Venue: Main church, St Mary of the Angels
Do note that the usual 12.15pm weekday Mass will be cancelled to facilitate the programme happening after the Anointing Mass. Thank you for your understanding!
Papal Mass Community Livestream
Date: Thu 12 Sep
Time: 4pm to 7pm (subject to change)
Venue: Main church
If you are unable to attend or to secure a ticket for the Papal Mass, come gather to pray as one people, together with everyone at the National Stadium, as we livestream the Papal Mass in the main church. There is no physical Mass but holy communion will be distributed to the faithful.
Praying for Unity & Hope in the world (Copy)
In preparation for the Papal Visit, let us all come together as a parish community for a Holy Hour of prayer, uniting our hearts for the Pope's intentions and for peace in the world.
Dates: Thu 5 & Fri 6 Sep
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Main Church, St Mary of the Angels
All are welcome!
Praying for Unity & Hope in the world
In preparation for the Papal Visit, let us all come together as a parish community for a Holy Hour of prayer, uniting our hearts for the Pope's intentions and for peace in the world.
Dates: Thu 5 & Fri 6 Sep
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Main Church, St Mary of the Angels
All are welcome!
Mandarin Community Town Hall Meeting 2024
Date: Sun, 7 July
Time: 8.45am to 12pm
Venue: Rooms 1 to 4
(Breakfast provided)
What changes do you want to see in the Mandarin Community? You can make a difference by participating in Mandarin Town Hall 2024. Register now to voice your suggestions. See you there!
您希望华文团体能有哪一些改变?您参与华文教友堂区大会2024可以做出意想不到的改变。请立即注册参加,以表达您的建议。
Register here: https://shorturl.at/r1cMt
RCIA Welcome Night
We will be starting our next RCIA cycle soon. If you are or know someone - a family member, relative, friend or colleague - who is seeking to know more about God, Jesus and the Catholic faith, do come or invite them to “Come and See” and find out more at our Welcome Night:
Date: Fri 28 Jun
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: St Clare Hall
If you wish to be a sponsor to journey with a catechumen/candidate, you are invited to join us as well!
Learn more and register at stmary.sg/rcia or email rcia.stmary@catholic.org.sg
A Father's Mission
In Collaboration with Catholic Family Life
With the daily stresses and challenges of life today, fatherhood can be a daunting task. In our quest to become the father that God has called us to be, come and let us reclaim our mission as fathers – to be the link between heaven and earth, between God and His children.
Date: Fri 21 June
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Venue: St Clare Hall
Join us to learn about:
A father’s challenges and his greatest challenge
A father’s mission and family mission
What we can learn from a model father – St Joseph and the practical insights
The resolution
Launching into accountability
Register here: bit.ly/AFM_SM
2nd Briefing for Funfair Stallholders
There will be a second briefing for all who have attended the 1st briefing and all who have previously signed up to run a stall in St Mary’s Feast Day Funfair. More details will be shared for your further planning in this briefing:
Date: Fri 7 June
Time: 7.30 - 9.30pm
Venue: Gubbio, Level 1
If you are interested in running a stall but have not yet registered, please do drop in to attend this briefing as well. See you there!
Corpus Christi Procession and Commissioning of Communion Ministers
There will be a Corpus Christi procession on Sunday, 2 June after the 5pm Mass, followed by the Commissioning of Communion Ministers. Hence, the 7pm Mass will be cancelled on that day.
Commissioning of Hospitality Ministers
There will be a special Commissioning Service on Fri 24 May at 7pm, to affirm and recognise all who have dedicated their time to the Ministry of Hospitality across different ministries. Hence, there will be NO 6.30pm Mass on this day.
Let us keep them in our prayers that their love for Christ may deepen as they pledge their commitment to serving Him through this hospitality ministry.
Source & Summit
Organised by Youth & Young Adults Office
Dear Young Adults of St Mary's:
Ever wondered what life in community and fellowship can look like? Look no further, for your opportunity has come! If you are between 16 & 35 years old, come join us for a time of fellowship, Praise & Worship, and Eucharistic Adoration!
Date: Fri 3 May
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue: Classroom 1
If you are not within the age range but wish to help out, do sign up too and indicate that you'd like to help in the comments section of the form.
Don't wait! Send this post to a few friends and come experience the Lord's love together!