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NEWS
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (ME) WEEKEND
Fr Luke will be away from 3rd to 5th October to conduct the ME Weekend.
Let us pray for Father and all participating couples that they will
have a meaningful experience.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL(PPC) 2008/2010
Last Sunday, during the Parish Assembly, we nominated a list of
members, from the parish organisation and open category, for our
2008/2010 PPC. Among these nominees, we will elect the new members
to the PPC-EXCO on 26th October (Sun) at 3 pm in the Church Hall.
Let us pray for God’s guidance..
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS
Catholics who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation may
register their names and contact number in the Parish Office.
There will be 10 preparation sessions on every Tuesday evening (8
pm) beginning from 14th October 2008. The date of Confirmation will
be on 13th December 2008 at 3 pm.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Parents of First Communicants, please mark your calanders for these
important dates.
Event Dates/Time Venue
Parents’ Meeting 27 Oct (Mon) 8 pm Hall A
and B
Camp 15 Nov ((Sat) 8.30 am to 5 pm Hall A
and B
First Confession 3 pm Church
Holy Communion Mass 16 Nov (Sun) 3 pm Church
Tea Party After Mass Canteen
(for First Communicants and their family only)
PUBLIC HOLIDAY MASSES
Deepavali on 28th Oct (Tuesday)
Times of Masses: *7.30 am and 6.15 pm
*Parish breakfast fafter the 7.30 am Mass. Bring some food (for
2 or 3 persons) to share and have fellowship in the canteen.
NB:Rosary devotion will be before the 7.30 am Mass on 28th Oct.
BREAKING OF THE WORD (B.O.W.)
Date/Time: 9th Oct (Thurs) 8 pm
Venue: Retreat House
Members of Hougang Ave 2 group are cordially invited for this session.
Bring your Bible
REMINDERS
CANTEEN
5th October: RCIA Team will run the Canteen.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Our next children liturgy session is on 12th October, during the
11 am Mass. Children are to go to Hall A/B on 3rd level of the Parish
Centre.
IHM CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP
Talk by Bro. Collin Wee on “Encountering God in the Self”
Date/Time: 9th October (Thursday) 7.45 pm
Venue: Upper Room
All are welcome
REQUIEM MASS AND INTERMENT OF ASHES
Date: 10th October (Friday)
Time: 8 pm
Venue: Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
All are welcome to participate at a Requiem Mass followed by the
solemn Rite of Committal and interment of ashes of the late Archbishop
Emeritus Michael Olcomendy, MEP and Archbishop Emeritus Grogory
Yong.
No parking in the Cathedral. Please park at the neighbouring Churches
or at SMU car park next to the Cathedral.
OCTOBER - MONTH OF MARY
Rosary Devotions
All are welcome to the Rosary devotions at
Our Lady’s grotto at 8 pm on 13th October (Monday); and 31st October
(Friday)
Rosary devotion at parishioners’ home will begin at 8 pm every night.
The addresses are on the Notice Board.
Some mistakes in the SCC address list, please
take note:
21st Oct ((Tues) will be at Blk 710 Hougang Ave 2, #09-139; and
22nd Oct (Wed) will be at 4 Limbok Terrace (not 4 Jalan Limbok).
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
AV MINISTRY RECRUITMENT
AV Ministry urgently needs members just to do the AV projection
for Sunday 7 am and 6.15 pm Masses.
For more details, please call Victor at 96434728 or Stephen at 92795561
LEGION OF MARY (OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE)
We invite all Filipino to join us in our Legion of Mary meeting
on every Sunday, 10 am to 11.30 am. Any inquiries, please contact
Belen at 8213 4336 or Pauline at 9751 0262.
Inaanyayahan po namin kayo sumah sa aming Legion of Mary meeting
twing linggo 10 am – 11.30 am ng umagai.makipag-ugnay – kay: Belen
8213 4336 / Paulne 9751 0262.
FLOWER ARRANGING TEAM
The flower arranging team in our Parish invites you to join them
in beautifying our Church. If you have experience in flower arrangement,
please volunteer. Leave your names/contact number at the Parish
Office.
OTHER NEWS
NEW 24-WEEK BIBLE TIMELINE STUDY RE-RUN DUE
TO POPULAR DEMAND!
An exciting Catholic Bible Study (DVD talks) by Popular Theologian
& Author Jeff Cavins especially suitable for Adult Faith Formation,
PRE (Parish Renewal Experience) Graduates, those new to bible study
or small communities!
Commencing: 30th Sep 2008 (every Tuesday)
Part 1: ends 11th Nov 2008-09-24
Venue: IHM Hall A/B 3rd level
Course Fees: $25 (incl. study materials)
Registration Enquiries: Sunny at 9477 3387 /
Christina at 9730 3358
“I’ve just attended the 8-part mini series of the Bible Timeline
and must say that after the 1st session, I simply couldn’t wait
for the next lesson to come. Jeff introduces the bible like no-one
else has done before – in that he is able to connect the old and
the New Testament, as well as relating it to our Catholic faith…”
quote from 2008 participant!
CHRISTIAN LIVING – METANOI SERIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS
“Jesus at Work”, “Time for God” and a prayer recollection are 3
sessions based on the theme “Christian Living”, brought to you by
Mustard Seed Community.
If you are a young adult (21 – 30 years) looking for an avenue to
renew your relationship with God and deepen your faith, come join
us!
Sessions are from 2 pm to 5 pm, beginning 25th October (Sat) at
Church of St Francis Xavier (Parish Centre, 2nd level). Cost: $5.
Register by 19th October with Cheryl-Anne at 9777 3679 or metanoia.sfx@gmail.com
MYANMAR MASS
M.C.C.S. (Myanmar Catholic Community of Singapore) holds regular
Mass at IHM on every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month.
2 pm: Confession
3 pm: Burmese Mass
4 pm: Sharing and fellowship in the Canteen
All are welcome.
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