Things to take note of..... Infant Baptism: Infant Baptism will be administered on the First Sunday of the month. Registration must be made ONE month in advance.
Marriages: Please book your wedding date at least 6 months in advance.
Funeral Mass/Service: Please call the church to book time for mass/service before making other Funeral arrangements.
Holy Family Columbarium Opening Hours : 9:30am - 6.00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays. Closed on Public Holidays.
PROGRAMS IN CHURCH CANTEEN Bring family and friends to fellowship and savor the delights brought to you by “The ’A’ Team”. Next week “Filipina”
HOLY FAMILY CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP The Charismatic Prayer Group will be joining in the parish-wide Family Mass this Friday, 25 Jul 08. Thus, there will not be any Prayer Meeting this Friday. All are warmly welcome to join our next Prayer Meeting on Fri, 1 Aug 08
YOUR FAMILY AND YOU ARE INVITED TO SHARE A SACRED MEAL WITH JESUS. Want to know what is on the menu? Come and See (Jn 1:39) Date & Time: Friday, 25 July 2008 7.30pm to 9.00pm (Followed by fellowship with light refreshment) Don't miss Fr Glenn de Cruz's specialty!!! Bring a neighbour! Bring a non-Catholic friend! Bring your domestic help!
KINDLY TAKE NOTE THERE IS NO 6.15PM MASS ON FRI, 25 JULY 08. INSTEAD, ALL ARE INVITED TO SHARE A SACRED MEAL WITH JESUS AT 7.30PM. VENUE: MAIN CHURCH.
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY For those celebrating their Milestone Wedding Anniversary this year come join us and celebrate as a parish community the greatest gift that God has blessed you with in your marriage. Family Life Ministry presents “1 Corinthians 13" Milestone Wedding Anniversary 2008 on Saturday 9 August at 10.00am followed by a lunch reception. Kindly drop off your completed form at the parish office by 21 July 2008. For details please call Gwendolyn Andres at 97315447 or email agandres@pacific.net.sg
BLOOD DONATION DRIVE Give Blood. Give Life. Date: Sun, 10 Aug 08 Time: 9am -2pm Venue: 4th level Function Room. To make a pledge contact Albert Chitty at 97128320
LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY LRSS begins the study of LETTER TO THE GALATIANS AND LETTER TO THE ROMANS on 28 Jul 08 with an introduction by Fr Ambrose Vaz. Venue: Function Room, 4th floor. Time: 8.00-9.30pm. All are welcome.
MASS FOR VOCATIONS There will be a Mass on Thu, 24 Jul 08 at 8pm at Level 4, Function Room. Celebrant: Fr Augustine Tay. All are welcome. Organised by Vocation Prayer Team.
PPC AND SCC PROGRAM PARISH BOWLING DAY Sign up for PARISH BOWLING DAY on Sunday, 3 Aug 08. Venue: Marine Bowl Time: 9am to 2.30pm. 2 sessions to choose 9am-11.30am or 12pm-2.30pm. Cost: $50.00 per team. No minimum age. This event is to bring you and family and members of our parish together to meet in an informal way. We are gathering as family to spend time together, to bond and to share.
SALT OF THE EARTH-A STUDY GUIDE CSCC and SPI have published Salt of the Earth: A Group Study Guide on the Basic Principles of Catholic Social Teachings to help Catholics better understand the Church’s social teachings and its relevance to daily situations To attend a briefing on the Salt of the Earth-Study Guide, please contact David at 96834497 or email dnayar7@yahoo.com.sg by 30th July 2008.
NEIGHBOURHOOD MASS Let us come together to celebrate Mass as a family at Frank and Theresa Tan’s home, Blk 32 #06-109 Marine Crescent. Date: Mon, 21 Jul 08. Time: 8.30pm
The Small Christian Community of Kew/Limau/Haji Salam/Eastwood/Bedok Ria/Bedok Rd/Bedok Ave invites you to a Neighbourhood Mass on Thu, 31 Jul 08 at 8.00pm at the home of John, Gloria Tan and Esther, No. 8 Eastwood Place. Please come and join us to give praise and thanks to God for His many blessings. Contact Esther 62452265 or Roseline 97536180
ROSARY PRAYER Join us in this monthly devotion to our Blessed Mother and receive the special graces she has promised to those who faithful to the Rosary. Date: Mon, 28 Jul 08. Time: 8.30pm Venue: Jude & Julia Minjoot, Blk 13 #08-176 Marine Terrace. Tel: 64499686
MALACCA TRIP Marine Terrace SCC is organizing a 2 days Malacca trip on 16 & 17 Aug 08. Twin sharing at $125.00 per pax. Closing Date: 31 Jul 08. Residents of MT, please take note only 44 seats available. Interested, please contact Desmond 98779126, Malcom 90024444, Rebecca 94278253 or Danette 97777039.
OTHERS INTER-RELIGIOUS TALK LOVE OF GOD, LOVE OF MY MUSLIM NEIGHBOUR—a talk by Sr Maria Lau on Tue, 22 Jul 08. Venue: Church of OLPS Time: 8pm Organised by the Archdiocesan Council for Inter-Religious & Ecumenical Dialogues. Inquiries—iredsingapore@gmail.com or call 97560239
SACCS DANCE CONCERT "SWIRL OF SENSATIONS" St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School presents “Swirl of Sensations”, a dance concert organised by the Modern Dance and Indian Dance Group. Come and be captivated by the poetic poise and enchanting elegance of our dancers. This concert is held on Fri, 25 Jul 08 and Sat, 26 Jul 08. Time: 7.30pm Venue: Victoria Theatre. Ticket price: $15, $20 and $25. For booking of tickets, please call Jezialle Wang Tel: 62450732 or email: eas-jezialle_wang@moe.edu.sg
CANTONESE RETREAT 2008 “Key to the Treasure” is held on Sat, 9 Aug 08 at Catholic Spirituality Centre from 9am to 5pm. Activities include Rosary Recitation; Praise & Worship; Centering Activitiy; Testimony, Celebration of the Holy Eucharist. All are welcome, especially if you speak Cantonese.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION COMMUNITY Calling all Uni Students! Christian Meditation Community is organizing a day of Contemplative Prayer on Sat, 2 Aug 08. Time: 10am to 4pm. Venue: Sts Peter & Paul Church. Registration: $5.00 includes lunch. Email: dsong9@yahoo.co.uk or rebeccalim49@gmail.com.
SINGAPORE PASTORAL INSTITUTE The Book of Joshua by Fr. Ambrose Vaz. 6 Tuesdays (9:30am—11:30am) or (7:45pm—9:45pm), July 22 & 29, August 12, 19 & 26 and September 2 at CAEC located at 2 Highland Road. Contribution: $20. For more information, visit: www.catholicspi.org
CATHOLIC SPIRITUALITY CENTRE Our Unique Role in God’s Plan. A 2-day seminar conducted by Rev. Fr. Ignatius Huan on Saturday & Sunday, 26 & 27 July 2008, 9am—5pm (Sunday Mass included) at the Catholic Spirituality Centre (CSC) located on 1261 Upper Serangoon Road. Cost: $30 per person. Forms are available at CSC and www.catholic.org.sg/csctr.
CHOICE WEEKEND Young Adults aged 18—35years—Would you like to experience the freedom of knowing who you are and what is your purpose in life? Come for the next Choice weekend (25—27 July)—It is by the choices we make that define what our life is all about. For more information and to register, email choicewk@singnet.com.sg
SJI INTERNATIONAL IB SCHOLARSHIPS SJI International is now offering scholarships for children who are completing their ‘O’ level examinations this year. Applications open from 1 Jul to 22 Aug 08. Information session on Sun, 19 Jul 08. Time: 2pm Venue: SJI Campus, 490 Thomson Rd
CATHOLIC SOCIAL & COMMUNITY COUNCIL The Social Mission Conference 2008: “Social Realities, Catholic Response”. Date: Sat 26 Jul 08 at the RELC. To love our neighbour, we first need to be aware of the social realities around us. We need to recognise and know who are the widow and the orphan in our midst today, and how the Church calls us to respond as Catholics to the inequalities where we live. Come and hear about the Social Teaching of our Church. Social mission is not simply about charity, it is in fact, about how every Catholic is called to live. To register or find out more, visit www.cscc-singapore.org/tsm.html or contact Elijah at 6337-3711 or email: elijah@cscc-singapore.org
ARCHDIOCESAN COMMISSION FOR MISSIONARY ACTIVITY(ACMA) A vivid memory of a mission activity? Recorded it on your camera? Then participate in the 2008 MISSION PHOTO COMPETITION which starts from June 1 to July 31, 2008 (5pm). Attractive cash prizes to be won! Contact ACMA for registration details at email: acmasg@singnet.com.sg or visit website: www.catholicacma.org.sg or call 64749184 (Mon-Fri, 10-5pm). Forms also obtainable at parish office.
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
TRI-VARSITY FRESHMEN ORIENTATION CAMP 2008 FOR CATHOLIC UNDERGRADUATES NUS/NTU/SMU Freshmen Orientation Camps 2008 “Starting a new chapter in life never is easy. Begin your varsity life with us; walk with Jesus. Hear His NTU: COME SPIRIT IGNITE! When: 22-25 Jul 08 Contact: Rina 96289371/Marcus 90060269 http://csa-voices.blogspot.com SMU: COMMAND! When: 6-8 Aug 08 Contact: James 97687704/Terence 98476780 http://smufides.wordpress.com Or simply visit us at our booths at the entrances of the church this weekend.