THINGS TO TAKE NOTE OF..... CANTEEN Joo Chiat Small Christian Communities (SCCs) invite your family and friends to enjoy their delicious breakfast spread this Sunday. Next week's canteen host will be the Peranakan Group.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS During the Season of Lent we pray the stations of the Cross every Friday @ 6.30pm followed by Mass. Please take note of the change in Mass time.
All families with children are invited to join the Children's Liturgy in the Stations fo the Cross held on Fridays @ 8pm on 12th, 19th and 26th March 2010. Venue: 3 Sea Avenue.
HOLY COMMUNION Parishioners who would like to receive holy communion but cannot come forward, are requested to inform any of the wardens on duty before the start of Mass. This is to ensure that no one is missed out. Thank you.
TRAFFIC POLICE Traffic Police will be on their rounds at Chapel road and Sea Avenue. Please give your cooperation so as not to obstruct or inconvenience our neighbours with your vehicles. Car-owners may wish to park at Katong Mall, Katong Village, Roxy Square or Blk 89 Marine Parade Central.
HOLY FAMILY THRIFT SHOP We wish to thank parishioners and visitors for their generosity from donation of clothes, shoes, books, toys, etc. As most of us helping at the Thrift Shop are elderly, we are not able to carry heavy electrical items or furniture and appeal to you NOT TO DROP THESE HEAVY ITEMS as we will have to pay a fee to a clearing company to dispose them.
"CARPARK FULL" SIGN WITH ROTATING LIGHT The sign with rotating light is located near the East Coast Road main gate. When the "Carpark Full" sign is in operation please do NOT turn into Chapel Road. To avoid congestion along Chapel Road, please drive on and park in nearby car-parks. Thank you.
HOLY FAMILY COLUMBARIUM VISITING HOURS Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun - 9.30am - 6pm Tue, Thur & Sat - CLOSED Public Holidays - CLOSED
GENERAL INFORMATION Marriages: Please book your wedding date at least SIX months in advance.
FUNERAL MASS/SERVICE Please call the church to book time for mass/service before making other Funeral arrangements.
ADORATION ROOM CLEANING DAYS Kindly note that the Adoration Room will be closed every 2nd and last Thursday of the month from 3.30pm to 4.30pm to facilitate cleaning. Thank you for your kind understanding
FAMILY LIFE SOCIETY Family Life Society Counselling Services are available at the Church of Holy Family, Queen Of Peace and O.L. of Perpetual Succour. Lay counselors trained by FLS are available on Tue, Thu and Fri in the afternoons and evenings to provide a listening ear and help those in need. Parishioners can call 63820688 from Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm to make an appointment and to check for time and availability.
PREGNANCY CRISIS SERVICE Pregnancy Crisis Service, a programme of Family Life Society, was set up in 1987 to reach out to women, especially unmarried teenagers, who are facing unplanned and unwanted pregnancies, and do not know who to turn to. PSC can help… call Pregnancy Crisis Hotline No. 63399770 or visit website www.familylife.sg/pregnancy
PROGRAM IN CHURCH CHARITIES WEEK 2010 APPEAL Last week, we distributed the Charities Week envelopes. Your donation will make a big difference in the lives of those in need. Please return your envelopes with contributions either by mail directly to Caritas Singapore (cheques only) or drop them into the offering boxes in Church or hand them to the parish office. If you do not have a Charities Week envelope, pick one up at the Church entrances. For more information, visit www.caritas-singapore.org or call 6337 3711.
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY Msgr. Eugene Vaz will be giving 4 talks starting Apr 8th on the "Parables of the Kingdom" Part 2. This new series will focus on the parables unique to Matthew & developed by Luke. The 1st session will be on Mar 23. Venue: AVA Room, 3 Sea Ave at 7.45pm. All are welcome.
YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS SURVEY Calling all Youth and Young Adults (Age 13 to 30). The parish, in line with the 2009 Parish Assembly initiative for Youth/Young Adults, is conducting a survey to better understand and anticipate your needs and suggestions. YOUR input is critical towards planning activities and allocating space within the Parish that will be both appealing and nurturing. As a Thank you incentive in making the effort to fully complete the survey form, $30 Parkway Parade vouches will be given to FIVE Youth/Young Adults drawn on a random basis. Drop-In boxes are at the Church entrances or email us at jactan@live.com for an E-survey form. Closing date: 14th Mar'10 at 7pm.
INFANT BAPTISM Infant Baptism this Sunday, 7th March 2010 at 4.00pm in Church. Parents and God-parents are reminded to be punctual for the Baptism. Registration is open for the next Infant Baptism on 4th April 2010. Closing date: 14th March 2010. To register, please pick up a form from the Parish Office.
THE OUTDOOR TEAM (AKA T.O.TIES) It's Sports Sunday Once Again! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of ultimate frisbee or captain's ball and we promise to keep your adrenaline pumping! Even: Sports Sunday every 1st Sunday of the month! This month it's on 7th Mar at Katong Park, corner of Fort Road and Meyer Road from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Enquiries, please call Imee Lim @ 9666-4923
PREPARATION SCHEDULE FOR INFANT BAPTISM - Register early with the Parish Office - Closing date: 2nd Sunday of the month - Briefing session*: Last Sunday of the month, 4pm - Baptism*: 1st Sunday of the following month, 4pm *Attendance is compulsory for Parents & God-parents. All applications must be submitted with a copy of the child's birth certificate, marriage certificate (church and civil) of parents and confirmation certificate of godparents.
SCC PROGRAM LENTEN REFLECTIONS JOO CHIAT SCC - "Have you set aside time to appreciate anew the Father's love for us?" Join us this Thurs 11th March, 7.45pm at No. 4A Rambai Road where we can come together to seek His guidance especially during this Lenten Season. Please call 9760-9121 for more details.
MARINE DRIVE SCC - Lenten Reflection: (6 weeks) Every Monday @ 8.00pm at the residence of Agnes Fernandez, Block 73 Marine Drive #02-54. Come and join us on this Lenten journey as we prepare for Easter.
MARINE CRESCENT SCC - 3rd Lenten Reflection: "We have learned to depend on God to help carry our crosses" Are we ready to repent & be converted? Are we ready for eternal life? Come & find out on 8 Mar, 8pm at the home of Anne, Blk 27 #15-01.
CATHAY GARDENS/OCEAN PARK/SEASIDE PARK SCC - You are invited to a weekly Lenten Reflection every Monday at 8pm at the home of Cecilia & Agnes Ee 43 Jalan Buloh Perindu. Join us as we gather together to share the Word of God and our faith experiences. Please contact Patsy @ 9691-0483 for more information.
OTHERS DIGNITY OF THE ELDERLY PROJECT Workshops & Seminars organised by SPI, Family Life Society & Caritas Singapore:-
CAREGIVERS WORKSHOP 1 Date/Time: Saturday 20th March from 2pm to 6pm Venue: CAEC, 2 Highland Road CAREGIVERS WORKSHOP 2 Date/Time: Saturday, April 24, 9.00am to 1.00pm Venue: Hall A, Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 24 Highland Road CAREGIVERS WORKSHOP 3 Date/Time: Saturday, May 29, 2.00pm to 6.00pm Venue: CAEC, 2 Highland Road
Registrations: contact Maria @ 64880278 or email maria@familylife.sg
RETROUVAILLE If you are serious about making your marriage work, this programme could be helpful for you. Weekend Date: 26 - 28 March 2010 For confidential enquiries, Tel: 6749 8861 / 6423 9756 / 6445 1375. Online registration: www.helpourmarriage.sg
CANA THE CATHOLIC CENTRE Musical Production by CANA the Catholic Centre in June 2010: We are looking for fresh, talented singers & actors (male and female; ages 9 to 40yrs), dancers, musicians (band and ensemble) to audition for an upcoming musical celebration in June 2010. Auditions take place on 14th March 2010 (Sun). Those interested, please email cana@catholiccentre.com.sg or call Cana @ 6336 4815 / 6336 4467.
IRED invites you to their next gathering, "Women of Faith". Come & join women of other faiths in sharing and learning from one another. Date/Time: Wed. 17th Mar @ 6.15pm. Venue: CANA the Catholic Centre, 55 Waterloo Street, 2nd floor. Email: iredsingapore@gmail.com
CHURCH OF ST BERNADETTE GOLDEN JUBILEE A 150-paged, limited edition of the Golden Jubilee Commemorative magazine of the Church of St. Bernadette is available for sale. Priced at only $30/- it will also come with a documentary DVD video featuring live interviews with past parish priests, exclusive footage of the Church renovations and more. Orders can be placed by phone or via e-mail. Contact Ms. Yvonne Sheong @ 6737 3529 or e-mail: stbern@singnet.com.sg
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE (MPC) For couples intending to get married, the commencement date for the 2nd quarter 2010 MPC will be on 2nd May. Allocation of space is on a first-come-first-served basis. Application form are available in the parish office or at our website. Information for the 3rd/4th Quarters MPC dates available @ www.catholic.org.sg/mpc. Enquiries: MPCSingapore@gmail.com or please contact John & Joan @ 9848 2864
