Bulletin - Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Singapore

Parish of St. Vincent de Paul
301 Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore 805910
Parish Office: Tel: 6482 0959, Fax: 6481 3019, Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Executive: Tel: 6481 0036, Email: [email protected]
Website: www.svdp.sg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/svdpsg
Parish Priest: Rev Fr Michael Sitaram
Asst. Parish Priest: Rev Fr John van Dich
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
30 NOV 2014
1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
YEAR B
Weekday Masses from Mondays to Fridays: 7am & 6pm
Devotion to the Sacred Heart: Fridays - 6.30pm
Weekend Masses (Sat): 7am & 6.30pm (Sunset Mass)
Sunday Masses: 7am, 9am, 11am & 6pm
Confession: 15 minutes before Mass.
Tagalog Mass: Every 2nd Sunday of the Month - 4pm
Mandarin Mass: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month - 8pm
Holy Hour: Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month - 8.30pm (NO HOLY HOUR FOR DECEMBER 2014)
Rosary Devotion: The 13th of Every Month - 8pm (The Grotto)
Divine Office Group (Recitation of the Rosary): Every Mon to Sat in the Church - 6.30am
Divine Office Prayers: Every Mon to Sat -7.45am to 8.15am (Room #03-02)
Divine Mercy Prayers: Every Friday 3pm (Adoration Room)
Adoration Room Hours: Mon to Fri - 8.30am to10pm, Sat & Sun - 8.30am to 7.45pm
IMPORTANT PARKING NOTIFICATION
LTA has given SVDP parishioners permit to park along the following roads for
weekend Masses at the given times stated; Yio Chu Kang Road Lamppost No. 156 to 166, Jalan Kelulut - Lamppost No. 4 to 9
(Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 9pm).
NO PARKING ZONE
There is a NO PARKING Zone along Jalan Jarak from house no.1-19. There is also NO PARKING
at road bends & entrances or exits of any premise or car parks (including premise of the church),
within 3m of fire hydrants, 6m of road junctions, 9m of bus stops & 50m of
pedestrian crossings.
ALTERNATIVE PARKING
HDB car parks at Block 988 Buangkok Green (opposite Mobil petrol station).
1ST READING (ISAIAH 63: 16B - 17, 19B & 64: 2B - 7)
2ND READING (1 CORINTHIANS 1: 3 - 9)
Both the first reading and second readings affirm God’s utter faithfulness in gifting us
with “the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,” “awesome deeds we could not hope for,”
and continued loving care: God delivers us from guilt and sin and enriches us in every way in
Christ. When we have expectations, we are watchful and alert; without expectations, we easily
become faint and lacklustre. This Sunday’s gospel reminds us that if we want to be watchful and
alert for Christ’s coming, we must develop heightened expectation for God’s continuing gift of
divine Presence.
GOSPEL (MARK 13: 33 - 37)
Jesus’ admonition “Be watchful! Be alert!” was spoken to hearers holding heightened
expectation that the Messiah was about to come to restore Israel to its former power, wealth, and
glory. This limited expectation prevented them from recognizing Jesus as the Messiah already
among them. In our Advent watchfulness, what are we looking for, and whom do we expect? To
answer these questions in all their implied fullness, we must broaden our limited expectations not
only about Advent but even about God’s presence to us in our daily living.
A WEEK OF GUIDED PRAYER
There will be a follow-up for those who took part in the recent week of guided prayers, on
Thursday 4 Dec,8.30pm in Room 03-04. Please bring along a bible & the advent reflection booklet.
This session is also open to those who have taken part in other previous week of guided prayers.
SCHEDULE OF ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES, 8PM
MONDAY
15 DECEMBER - Church of St. Vincent De Paul
TUESDAY
16 DECEMBER - Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary
WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER - St. Anne’s Church
THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER - Church of St. Francis Xavier
FRIDAY
19 DECEMBER - Church of the Nativity of the B.V.M.
PARISH CANTEEN ACTIVITIES
Group
Day / Date
Time
Location
St Vincent Circle, Stratton,
Sunrise, Cactus
Sun / 30 NOV
Morning
Fr. Saussard’s Café
Kasai, Saraca
Sun / 7 DEC
Morning
Fr. Saussard’s Café
SILOAM SVDP CHARISMATIC PRAYER COMMUNITY
Come, join us for a Thanksgiving and Commissioning Mass of SILOAM’s New
Core Team members for 2015/2016 followed by a Christmas pot-luck supper
and fellowship. Praise & Worship: 8pm in Room 03-02 (Rosary in 03-04 at 7:30pm)
Day/Date/Time: Monday, 1 Dec 2014, 8:30pm
Barré is a voluntary charity group set up by ex-IJ girls. Presently an official
affiliate of Charis Singapore, we work for the alleviation of poverty through
educating ethnic minority children and youth in Kontum, Vietnam. We welcome all forms of support and sponsorship! For more information, please
contact [email protected], or visit us at www.barregroup.org.
REQUEST OF BLESSED MOTHER FOR THE HOUR OF GRACE
During the period of November 24, 1946 to December 8, 1947, the Blessed Mother appeared to
Sr Pierrina in a little church in Montichiari, Italy, eleven times. On the first appearance the
Blessed Mother told Sr Pierrina that She wanted to be known as the ‘Mystical Rose’ and that an
hour of grace should be kept at noon, December 8th in all the Catholic Churches of the world.
This will be “My Hour of Grace.” The Sister asked how she was to prepare for this Hour of
Grace. To which the Blessed Mother said, “With Prayers and Penance. Pray the 51st Psalm
with outstretched arms three times. During the Hour of Grace, many spiritual graces would be
granted. The most hard-hearted sinners will be touched by the grace of God.”
The Blessed Mother has requested that Her message be sent throughout the entire world.
Please help the Blessed Virgin Mary to fulfill Her Mission well … that all souls be drawn to God
and that Jesus will be loved in every heart. This is the Perpetual song of her Heart. Let it also
be ours.
We at SVDP will be holding this prayer service on Monday 8th December 2014 @ 12 noon
sharp. Do come and join us for an hour of prayer. Do come with your family members and let
your friends know if they are not aware. Together we will honour Mary, Our Mother and her
request.
ST JOHN’S CIRCLE NEIGHBOURHOOD 31ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Day/Date/Time: Saturday, 6th Dec 2014, 7pm
Venue: 52 Jalan Keruing (Home of Patrick &Grace: 6484 6119)
Divine Mercy & Exodus 12
SVDP THRIFT SHOP - Always something for everyone.
Sales dates are 7th Dec & 21st Dec. X’mas items will be available.
*Parishioners donating items are kindly requested NOT to leave your
donated items at the car-park. Please leave your items BESIDE the
Thrift Shop@Level2. Thank you.
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS
The Parish of St. Vincent De Paul wishes Fr. John Van Dich
a Happy & Blessed Birthday (1 Dec 2014).
May The Lord bless him always.
The Parish of St Vincent de Paul’s Christmas Pageant
A Child is Born
A reason for us to celebrate as the children and
combined choir of our Parish come together, telling
the tale of the birth of our Saviour.
Sunday 14 December 2014, 8pm
Come and join us as a family for this Christmas pageant!
THE LOURDES EXPERIENCE
DAY / DATE: SATURDAY / 6 DEC 14
VENUE: SINGAPORE INDOOR STADIUM
Parishioners who have signed up for the Shuttle service to
the Indoor Stadium are to assemble at the church Café at
12pm. The buses will depart at 1230pm.
*We are happy to announce that we have just received notification
through the Apostolic Nunciature, that the Holy Father has agreed to a
Decree for the Grant of Plenary Indulgence to Catholics who attend the
Lourdes Experience on 6th December 2014, subject to the conditions
usual for such grant being fulfilled, that the faithful make Sacramental
Confession, attend the Mass and receive the Holy Eucharist, and pray
for the intentions of the Holy Father the Pope.