Jubilee 2025 at St Mary’s
What is Jubilee 2025 all about? Watch these videos to learn more:
A Message from Our Parish Friars
Dear Friends,
The Jubilee Year begins with the opening of the Holy Doors at St Peter's Basilica in Rome by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2024, and will continue until 6 January 2026.
We are invited to embrace this Holy Year as Pilgrims of Hope, embarking on a journey of restoration, renewal, reconciliation and rejoicing.
A Jubilee is a sacred time of profound grace, deeply rooted in our faith. Throughout salvation history, Jubilees have marked moments of renewal, a return to God, and a resetting of our lives in alignment with His divine will.
In a world often overshadowed by anxiety and uncertainty, this Jubilee calls us to rediscover the gift of hope—hope that anchors our hearts, renews our spirits, and reminds us of God’s unshakeable presence. It invites us to illuminate our lives and faith with the light of Christ.
While many may journey to St Peter’s Basilica or the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (in Singapore), let us at St Mary’s begin our spiritual pilgrimage from within. Let us celebrate this Jubilee in ways that restore our connection with God and strengthen our bonds with one another. Together, we are invited to:
• Reflect deeply on our personal and communal faith journeys.
• Rediscover the transformative power of prayer, service, and worship.
• Celebrate the restoration of hope and share it as a beacon to others.
We invite you to join us in 2025 for many opportunities to celebrate this Jubilee, walking together as Pilgrims of Hope, trusting in God’s abundant grace to guide and sustain us.
The central message of Jubilee 2025, SPES NON CONFUNDIT (Hope Does Not Disappoint - Romans 5:5), is more relevant than ever in these turbulent times.
May this Jubilee be a time of genuine, personal encounter with the Lord Jesus—our Hope and Salvation—and may we carry His light to brighten our way.
With prayers and blessings,
Friars Mike, Julian, Aiden and Robin
Look forward to our Jubilee Programmes at St Mary’s in 2025
Here are some of the programmes & themes you can look forward to. Let’s actively participate and journey together as Pilgrims of Hope:
JAN-JUN : Hope that Enlightens
• Capturing Hope Through the Lens of Faith
Photography workshops, challenge submissions and showcase
MAR-APR : Hope that Restores
• A Lenten Journey from Despair to Hope
Guided activities for spiritual restoration with a thematic focus:
- Hope in Pain - Grief and Betrayal
- Hope in Rest - Prayer and Reflection
- Hope in Forgiveness - Repentance and Forgiveness
- Hope in Restoration - Outreach and Community Building
MAY : Hope that Enables
• Understanding Disabilities & those with Special Needs
Fireside chats and sharing by a panel of subject matter specialists
JUN : Hope that Binds
• Honouring the sanctity of Marriage
Renewal of Wedding Vows for Jubilee Anniversaries
JUL-AUG : Hope that Inspires
• Celebrating St Mary’s Feast Day
Parish Renewal, ARISE (Youth Event), Celebration Nite
SEP : Hope that Embraces
• Celebrating Unity in Diversity
Mini International Food & Culture Fest
OCT : Hope for Creation
• Commemorating 800 years of St Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures
NOV : Hope that Endures
• Finding joy and peace as we journey to our eternal home
Session on the art of dying well including spiritual & emotional care to cope with bereavement & loss
Note: Programmes and dates may be subject to change.
Our “Jubilee Wall” at the Piazza
Have you seen our banner installed around the podium out at the piazza of St Mary’s? We hope to fill it with details and photos of our programmes through the months as we embark on this journey of restoration, renewal, reconciliation and rejoicing together as Pilgrims of Hope in this Jubilee. We will be posting updates on this page and website as well. We look forward to your active participation in these programmes!