REFLECTION - Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour

REFLECTION
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
2ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
18 JANUARY 2015
Mission Statement
“We, the community of OLPS, strive to follow Christ and be
His witnesses, reaching out to all through love and service.”
The Lord was with him, not permitting any word of his to be without effect. (1 Samuel 3:19)
Learning how to listen to the voice of the Lord is key to spiritual growth. Every saint’s life
illustrates this point in one way or another. Francis of Assisi heard the Lord say, “Rebuild my
Church,” and even though it took him some time to understand what God meant, Francis was faithful to that command. Mother Teresa felt God ask her to leave her order and care for the poorest of
the poor. These saints, and so many others, responded because these words had a powerful effect
on them.
But it isn’t just in the deep, life changing moments that God wants to speak to us. In fact,
these saints could hear these “big” messages because they had experience discerning the quieter
messages that Jesus put In their hearts. And that’s how it can happen for us. When we sense God
telling us, “Come to me, and I will give you peace,” we can stop for a moment and turn our hearts
to him. Or when we hear “Come and confess your sins,” we can make a quick examination of conscience and ask for his mercy. Responding to these small promptings will bring us closer to the
Lord—and they’ll help us hear him in the bigger areas of our lives!
The Holy Spirit never tires of telling us that Jesus has redeemed us and is offering us new
life. He never tires of nudging us toward more virtuous behavior so that we can become more like
Christ. He never tires of helping us find the way to peace, the peace that comes from aligning ourselves with his will.
Yielding to the Lord and letting him have an effect on us—this is our great challenge. It’s
easy to go our own way without listening for God’s word. But when we see the fruit of hearing and
following him, we know it is the greatest treasure we can possibly have.
“Open my ears, Lord, to hear your word. Give me the courage to follow you wherever you
lead.”
[Reprinted with permission of ”The Word Among Us”]
Mandarin Speaking Community
2015年1月18日－常年期第二主日 - 主受洗
日
永援圣母堂华文成人慕道团
1)2015年1月18日
讲题：圣秩圣事-教会领袖，基督代表
示给世界的神圣慈悲敬礼，同心合意一起与主
耶稣为家庭及世界祈祷。
永援圣母堂2015年儿童与青年要理班将在1月
24日和25日的周末开课。
第二次收捐
本周末(17/18) 弥撤会有第二次收捐, 是为资
讲员: 陈静芳
2)2015年1月25日
助新加坡教区”Office for the New Evan-
讲题：新天新地-基督内的永恒生命
for the New Evangelisation “ONE” 负
讲员：詹尊忠
时间：早上9点正
责协调及推动教区的新福传, 同时给予福传,
地点：本堂活动中心四楼礼堂 Verbist Hall
讲座:奉献生活年与奉献生活
一个月一次在第三主日与主耶稣一起为家庭
祈祷
圣若望保祿二世是家庭的教宗。 教宗方济各
在封圣大典上也强调这一点, 他是家庭的教
宗。为了配合教区有关家庭的一系例活动,
讲师: 张利勇神父
从2015年开始一个月一次在第三主日, 华语
欢迎出席。
弥撒前20分钟, 我们将通过主耶稣亲自 启
gelisation” 的各项传教活动. Office
教理传授及牧灵方面的培训.
日期：1月31日（六）
时间：下午2点正至4点正
地点：天主圣三堂小教堂
主办者 : 天主圣三堂
31 Siglap Hill, Singapore 456085
Website: www.olps.sg Facebook page: www.facebook.com/olps.sg
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekday
:
Saturday
:
Saturday Sunset :
Sunday
:
(Confession before Mass)
6.30 am (on Public Holiday 8.00 am) & 6.00 pm
6.30 am (on Public Holiday 8.00 am) Novena 4.00 pm
4.45 pm & 6.30 pm
7.30 am (Mandarin); 8.45 am; 10.30 am; 12.15 pm & 6.00 pm
PRIESTS & DEACON
(Vicar) Rev Fr Gregoire Van Giang
Tel: 6445 6092
Rev Fr Bruno Saint Girons
Tel: 6444 3242
Rev Fr Charlie Oasan
Tel: 6241 8905
Rev Deacon Clement Chen
Tel: 6241 0953
PARISH SECRETARIAT
Agnes Chan
Tel: 6241 9565
Andrew Foo
Fax: 6241 5874
CATECHETICAL COORDINATOR (Children & Teens)
Nancy Chan
Tel: 6241 8047
YOUTH COORDINATORS
Tamara Emir
Tel: 9686 8706
OLPS Church Autogate closure time
St Stephen’s School (car park timings)
Adoration Room
Mass in Adoration Room
Intercessory Prayers
Columbarium
Christian Meditation
Charismatic Prayer Meeting
Charismatic Mass
Infant Baptism
Migrant Mass
Bahasa Indonesia Mass
Bahasa Indonesia Praise and Worship
Tagalog Mass
Rosary Recitation
Divine Mercy Devotion
St Pio Devotion
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
12.30 am - 5.30 am (daily)
3.00 pm - 6.00 pm (Saturday); 8.00 am - 1.30 pm (Sunday)
Daily 7 am to 12 Midnight; Saturday Vigil until 6 am Sunday
Every first Friday of the month at 10.00 pm
Every first Thursday of the month at 8:00pm-9:00pm in Adoration room
Opens daily 7.00 am to 7.00 pm
Every Wednesday at 8.00 pm in St John & St Luke Rooms
Every Wednesday 8.00 pm in Verbist Hall (Level 4, by lift)
Every last Wednesday at 8.00 pm in Verbist Hall
Preparation 2nd Sunday at 3 pm; Baptism 3rd Sunday at 4 pm
Every 2nd Sunday of the month at 12.15 pm Mass
Every 1st Sunday of the month at 3.30 pm Mass
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 3.30 pm in John Paul room
Every 4th Saturday of the month at 8.00 pm Mass.
Mon - Wed; Thursday (intentions for Priests) at 5.15 pm
Every Friday after morning Mass in church hall and at 5.15 pm. in church
Every 23rd day of the month at 6.45 pm (after the 6 pm mass).
MARRIAGES: Application/Booking for Wedding in our Parish should be made at least six (6) months in advance.
This would give the couple adequate time to attend Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) or Engaged Encounter
Weekend (EE). Application forms available at the Secretariat. Booking is confirmed only when full contribution is
received six (6) months before the Wedding Date. No Weddings during Lenten Season.
Mass Readings (18 Jan – 25 Jan 2015)
18 Jan (Sun) 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
1 Sam 3:3-10,19; Ps 39:2,4,7-10; 1 Cor 6:13-15,1720; Jn 1:35-42
19 Jan (Mon) 2nd Week, Ordinary Time
Hebr 5:1-10; Ps 109:1-4; Mk 2:18-22
20 Jan (Tue) St Fabian, pope, martyr; St Sebastian,
martyr
Hebr 6:10-20; Ps 110:1-2,4-5,9,10; Mk 2:23-28
21 Jan (Wed) St Agnes, virgin, martyr - memorial
Hebr 7:1-3,15-17; Ps 109:1-4; Mk 3:1-6
22 Jan (Thurs) St Vincent, Deacon. martyr
Hebr 7:25—8:6; Ps 39:7-10,17; Mk 3:7-12
23 Jan (Fri) 2nd Week, Ordinary Time
Hebr 8:6-13; Ps 84:8,10-14; Mk 3:13-19
24 Jan (Sat) St Francis de Sales, bishop, doctor memorial
Hebr 9:2-3,11-14; Ps 46:2-3,6-9; Mk 3:20-21
25 Jan (Sun) 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Jona 3:1-5,10; Ps 24:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:1420
PARISH BULLETIN - 18 JANUARY 2015
SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Commencement of Term 1 (2015)
Catechism sessions for ALL levels will commence on the
weekend of 24/25 January 2015.
CHILDREN & TEENS Level 2 Meet the Parents Sesssion
CATECHETICS
Date : Sunday, 1 Feb. Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Venue: Verbist Hall
Registration in Verbist Hall at 1:30pm
No catechism session for Level 2 on weekend of 31 Jan/01 Feb 2015.
Level 3 Meet the Parents Session
Date : Sunday, 8 Feb. Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm Venue: Verbist Hall.
Registration in the Church Foyer at 2:15pm
No catechism session for Level 3 on weekend of 7/8 February 2015.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday will be celebrated on its actual day, 18 Feb (Eve of the
Lunar New Year). Fasting for Ash Wednesday may be observed either on
Ash Wednesday or another day ad libitum (of one’s choosing)
Mass Times on 18 Feb (Wed) is at 6:30am; 12:30pm and 3:00pm.
Imposition of ashes at all Masses. No 6:00pm Mass.
LUNAR NEW YEAR
MASS SCHEDULE
2ND COLLECTION
17/18 JAN
CHILDREN’S
LITURGY
RCIA
SPONSORS
NEW RCIA
JOURNEY 67
Mass times for Lunar New year, Thursday 19 Feb 2015:
7:30am (Mandarin); 9:00am and 11:00am.
No 6:00pm Mass
There will be a second collection at all Masses this weekend of 17/18
January. This is to fund the activities of the “Office for the New Evangelisation”, including but not limited to missionary projects and appeals, both
local and overseas.
NEIGHBOURHOODS
Bedok Reservoir/Kaki Bukit: Rosary prayers and bible sharing on 20 Jan (Tues) at 8:15pm at
Joseph and Tolly’s home, Blk 629 #09-1628. All are welcome.
Kembangan: Rosary prayer on 27 Jan (Tues) at 8:15pm at Maurice and Adeline’s home at
77 Jalan Selamat. All are welcome.
Bedok South 1: All are invited to Divine Mercy Prayers on 21 Jan (Wed) at 8:15pm at Pat Phua’s
home, Blk 10F , #22-538.
FAITH SYCAS
YOUTH
MINISTRY
SERVICE TEAM FOR THE TIME HAS COME – CONFIRMATION CAMP 2015
Calling out to all participants of Salvation Is Here Confirmation Camp 2014! This
year’s confirmation camp is coming up from 19 March to 22 March 2015 and
we’d love for YOU to be a part of our service team! Come share your experience
and raise up another generation of God-loving youth with us! There are many
exciting teams and roles for you to take on so get in touch with us to find out
more! ALL CONFIRMANDS ARE WELCOME!
Registration for service team closes on 7 February 2015 so HURRY!
MORE INFO: [email protected]
CHARISMATIC
RENEWAL
Charismatic Prayer meeting is on 21 Jan (Wed) at 8:00pm in Verbist Hall
(4th level). Theme: Prayers for Christian Unity Week. All are welcome.
ST PIO
DEVOTION
TAGALOG MASS
MESS’AJE
THE THRESHOLDS
OF FAITH
This month’s celebration will be conducted on 25 January at the 10:30am
and 12:15pm Mass. Children’s Liturgy is strictly for children ages 5 - 12
only. Subsequent celebrations will be held on the last Sunday of each
month, unless otherwise announced.
Interested to be a Sponsor? Please register for 4 Sponsors Preparation
Sessions on Fridays: 6, 13, 20 & 27 Mar 2015. RCIA recruitment drive at
the church foyer this weekend of 17/18 Jan. Forms are available
at Secretariat or RCIA ministry at www.olps.sg. Further enquiries, contact
Elayne @ 96671137. Closing date: 6 March 2015
HARMONY
GAMES 2015
Interested to inquire about the Catholic Faith? Please register for new
RCIA Journey 67 starting from Sundays, 12 Apr 2015 onwards from 7:309:30pm. RCIA recruitment drive at the Church foyer this weekend of
17/18 Jan. Forms are available at Secretariat or RCIA ministry at
www.olps.sg. Further enquiries, contact Edward: 96303276 or email:
[email protected]
TALK @ CANA
Devotion prayers to St Pio is on 23 Jan (Fri) at 6.45 pm (after the 6 pm
Mass) at OLPS church. All are welcome.
Inviting all Filipinos to the Tagalog Mass on Saturday, 24 Jan at 8:00pm at
OLPS church. Rosary at 7:40pm. Fellowship in the canteen after Mass.
A catechesis for adults, based on the Bible and an artistic audio-visual that
recalls the experiences of those who wrote the Bible, and invites us to connect them with our own experiences so as to allow our faith to deepen.
The 12 sessions for the First Threshold (in the Verbist Hall, 8-10pm) will be
on 3, 17 & 31 March, 7, 14, 21 & 28 April, 5, 12, 19 & 26 May and 2 June.
Animators: Fr Bruno & Gabriel Chong
Register Online at www.olps.sg/events before 22 Feb 2015
or contact Maurice @ 97345395 for enquiries or direct registration
via phone sms. First come first served basis.
Contribution $40 to be paid on 3 March. The First Threshold is a foundational one and it is important that you don’t miss the first session.
Come join the fun on 7 FEB 2015, Saturday, from 9am – 3pm with food and
funfair stalls at Guangyang Sec School grounds. Organised by the Catholic
Archdiocese, this event is open to ALL in promotion of racial and religious
harmony. Participate as a family or with friends, in games of SOCCER or
TELEMATCH (3 items: Hole in the Bucket / A to Z Rope / & Push Ball)! Registration is free. SIGN UP before 30 JAN at www.harmonygames.sg
BEING CHRIST TO ONE ANOTHER: CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST TODAY: Fr
Ricky will help us renew our understanding and appreciation of the Eucharist, and
reflect on the Church's approach to the Body of Christ as it was understood by the
early Christian community and see what implications this may have in our spiritual
lives today. Date:Sunday 25 Jan 2015 @Cana, 2.30 pm. Reservation of seat -
email [email protected] or call 63384080