The Priests of the Parish welcome all Parishioners to participate actively in the Life of the Church.

PARISH ACTIVITIES / ORGANISATIONS

1. Altar Servers

Altar Servers serve during Masses and other services.Meeting on every 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 3pm.

2. Animators

The Animators are leading the congregation in the singing of hymns during the Masses and other services. They also form the choir at Sunday 10.45 am Mass..

3. Building/Maintenance Committee

A group of building professionals planning and managing the building of the new church.

4. Canteen Committee

Manages the Sunday Canteen by rotation.

5. Catechist

The Catechist has a very great and important role to play in the religious formation of the children. The Catechists are voluntary teachers who take a class on Saturdays, 5 pm to 6 pm or Sundays, 9.30 am to 10.30 am. Catechism classes are for all schoolchildren from Pre-primary to Sec 3.

6. Catechism for non-Catholic Youths

Youths from 14 to 18 years old who are interested in the Catholic Faith. (Contact Parish Office)

7. Charismatic Prayer Group

Affiliated to SACCRE, the group holds prayer meetings every Thursday at 7.45pm.

8. Choir

Sunset Choir sings at the 6.15 pm Saturday Mass.

Via Christus Choir sings at the 8.30am Sunday Mass.

AgapeVocei Choir sings at the 10.45 am Sunday Mass.

Regina Ceoli Choir sings at the 6.15 pm Sunday Mass.

9. Children’s Apostolate
Organize activities for children of our Parish. Activities include camps, parties, outings, Games Day, etc.

10. Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Two Sundays every month at the 8.30am and 10.45am Masses. The adult facilitators meet twice monthly.

11. Chinese Ministry

Mandarin-speaking parishioners meet every Wednesday to pray, Taize Prayer, Bible-sharing and organise activities.

12. Christum Ferre

A group of young Christians in charge of religious articles stall and printing of the “Quarterly Church Newsletter”.

13. Communion Ministers

By appointment. To assist Priests in serving Holy Communion during Mass.

14. Couples For Christ

A group which provides ongoing support to all members of the family through regular prayer and fellowship in cell groups, retreats and outreach.

15. Companions of Christ

Take turn to watch and adore the Blessed Sacrament in the IHM Adoration Room – THE GETHSEMANE.

16. Divine Mercy Prayer

Monday to Friday, after the 6.15 pm Mass.

17. Epiphany Group

A group of mission oriented parishioners who help to promote parish mission awareness through its activities.

18. Family Life Apostolate

They organize and promote family orientated activities. Meeting is on every 1st Sunday of the month.

19. IHM Christian Meditation

Every Thursday at 10 am in Rm 2-5 of the Parish Centre, or every Friday at 8 pm in Prayer Hall A, 3rd level of Parish Centre.

20. Legion of Mary

The object of the Legion of Mary is to glorify God through holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation, under ecclesiastical guidance, in Mary’s and the Church’s work of salvation and evangelisation.

Meetings:

Senior – Tues & Weds at 7pm; Junior – Sat. at 5pm, Filipino workers – Sun at 9.30 am, NS Men – Sun at 12.30 pm

21. Librarians (Not in service yet)

Librarians are on duty every Sunday from 9.30 am to 11.30 am.

22. Malayalam Prayer Group

A group of Indian ladies praying and singing in Malayalam. Every Thursday – 9am in church.

23. Ministry to the Sick

A group of Catholics who visit sick/elderly parishioners at their home or hospital and give Holy Communion to them.

24. Natural Family Planning (NFP)

Qualified instructors advising young couples on NFP. Every Tuesday from 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

25. Opus Dei Day of Recollections for Women

A group of ladies that meet every 4th Monday of the month after the 6.15 pm Mass for catechesis, reconciliation, and prayers.

26. Organists

Organists: Sunday/Weekday Masses. Marriages and Funerals. Meeting every alternate month.

27. Our Lady of Sorrows

Members assist bereaved family during wakes in prayers for deceased parishioners. Every 2nd of the month, rosary and special prayers are said before the evening Mass. Annual Grand Meeting once a year.

28. Parish Council (Pastoral Council)

29. Readers (Lectors)

The Readers (Lectors) are an essential part of the Liturgy of the Word during Sunday and Weekday Masses and other services. Meeting at least twice a year.

30. Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA group meets on every Wednesday 7.45pm – 9.30pm. RCIA in Mandarin or Teochew is on request.

31. Small Christian Communities

Neighbourhood cell groups in the parish that meets twice a month for prayer, catechesis, intercession, sharing Christ, and fellowship.

32. St Vincent De Paul

The SVDP conference takes care of the poor in their spiritual and material needs. Meeting: 2nd & last Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm.

33. St Vincent De Paul Juniors

Children, aged from 11 to 16 years, who are keen in servicing the poor through various activities. Meet on every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month.

34. Vocation Team

A team that helps to promote vocation to priestly and religious life.

35. Wardens

The wardens welcome and help Parishioners to find a place in the Church and are in charge of the order and good behaviour in the Church. Meeting – Last Monday of the month at 8pm.

36. Willing Hands

A group that cleans the church every Monday and Friday from 8am to 11am. Meets once a month for prayer and fellowship.

37. Young Adults Group

Formation to young adults to grow spiritually and to provide support to fellow young Catholics. Meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

38. Youth Group

A group of young Catholics sharing their faith and zeal of apostolate in various ways. Saturday, 8pm