Church of the Holy Cross 450 Clementi Ave One Singapore 129955 www.holycross.org.sg OUR MISSION: We strive to deepen our faith by knowing the Word of God, living it in love and service, thereby being witnesses of Christ. 8th Feb 2015 Tagalog Mass 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time next Sunday at 3.30pm. Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 No Catechism Lessons on the weekends of 14/15 & 21/22 Feb. Parish Faith Formation 2015 * GOSPEL OF MARK * Speaker: Fr. Eugene Vaz Duration: 12 Mondays - 9 Feb to 27 Apr 2015 Dates: Feb 9,16,23 * Mar 2,9,16,23,30 * Apr 6,13,20,27 Time: 8pm Venue: Church Auditorium at Level 4 Ash Wednesday 18 Feb 2015 (Eve of Chinese New Year) There will be imposition of ashes at all Masses on Ash Wednesday. Mass timings: *6.15am (English)* *12.30pm (Mandarin)* *2pm (English)* HEALING MINISTRY During Jesus’ ministry “he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons.” This is the case in today’s Gospel. Jesus fulfills the vision of Psalm 147: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Jesus knew, however, that he couldn’t possibly heal all the illness in the world. No matter how many people he cured or how many hours he ministered, there always would be more suffering people like Job who craved his healing touch. His primary mission was not to rid the world of all suffering. His “purpose” was to preach the coming of the reign of God that heals, yes, but ultimately transcends and transforms earthly suffering. With Paul, Jesus could have said, “Woe to me if I do not preach” that good news. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 67771173 Fr. Peter Zhang Si Qian 6776 1330 Fr. Jovita Ho 6777 2523 Secretariat 6777 5858 Fax 6773 5676 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 1st reading: Job 7:1-4,6-7 2nd reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19,22-23 Fr. Richards Ambrose Fasting can take place on Ash Wednesday itself OR another day to be decided by the individual (yourself). Others may continue with the norm of Ash Wednesday. Chinese New Year: Thu 19 Feb 7am - Mandarin Mass 9am & 10.30am - English * NO evening Mass * * Oranges will be blessed and distributed * Chinese New Year: Fri 20 Feb * 7.30am - Stations of the Cross * 8am - Mass in English Mass for the Sick * Sun 8 Feb 2015 at 5pm * For anointing request (seriously ill or old age), please come 15mins before Mass for registration at the church entrance. On this day, we also offer communal prayers for the sick and aged, care givers and healthcare professionals. In imitation of Our Lord, the Good Samaritan par excellence who moved with compassion, dismounts from his course and reaches out to suffering humanity, we are all called to come and pray for our suffering brothers and sisters, the Sick and Aged and with them especially for those who are unable to attend. * Infant Baptism: Sun 1 Mar 2015 * Registration forms are available outside the Parish office at level 2 (lift lobby). Please drop all completed forms at the Secretariat. *Closing date for registration: 15 Feb * Compulsory preparatory session for both parents and godparents will be held on Sun 22 Feb at 12.30pm in St Michael Room @ level 1. * Please be punctual * MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: Lauds - 6.15am, Mass - 6.30am Vespers - 6pm, Mass - 6.15pm Saturday: Lauds - 6.15am, Mass - 6.30am Novena - 4.15pm Sunset Mass - 5pm Mandarin - 6.30pm Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.15am & 5pm Tagalog (Every 3rd Sun) - 3.30pm Public Holiday: Mass @ 8am followed by potluck breakfast. No Lauds before Mass. P.A.R.I.S.H Holy Hour: Every 1st Friday at 8pm Prayer Room Opening Hours: Mon to Fri: 7am - 9.45pm Sat & Sun: 7am - 6.15pm Public Holidays: 7am - 9.30am Sacrament of Reconciliation: 15 minutes before sunset mass on Sat and all masses on Sundays. Infant Baptism: 1st Sunday of: Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep & Nov. Funeral Arrangements: Please check with the Secretariat and Priests for the availability of the Church before making arrangements for funeral mass, cremation or burial. Wedding: Please check with the Secretariat, at least six months before for availability of dates. Parish Counseling Service This is available every Wednesday evening. Please call our Parish Secretariat @ 67775858 during office hours (9am to 1pm) for an appointment. Holy Cross Charismatic Prayer Group * 7.45pm in St Michael room @ level 1 * * Topics for the Month of February * 10th Feb “You are God’s special child.” 17th Feb Early Childhood Education Scholarship Invitation is open to all ‘O’ level students who have been accepted full-time Early Childhood Diploma studies in the polytechnics for the academic year 2015. Thanksgiving and Fellowship. Application is now open for the Scholarship. 24th Feb Kindly visit: “Have you found salvation?” http://accs.sg/scholarship2015/ All are welcome to praise and thank the LORD with us! to find out more. Full time/Part time Social Workers/Associates Society of St Vincent de Paul (“SSVP”) is seeking for Full time/Part time Social Workers/Associates for the Agape Village and West Social Work Offices. The suitable applicants should be self-driven individuals, with resourcefulness to multitask on various activities. Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are essential. Interested applicants, please refer to the SSVP Singapore Facebook page for more details https://www.facebook.com/SSVPSingapore Send your detailed resume to National Council President, Mr Paul Foo at [email protected] All applications will be kept strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates are invited to Interview. The closing date is: 28 Feb 2015 The 53rd Beginning Experience Programme Lectio Divina Prayer A live-in weekend for the permanently separated, divorced and widowed (for both males and females). Lent is round the corner. There will be an introduction session to Date: 20-22 Mar 2015 (Fri through Sun) for all who desires to deepen their reflection experience during this season. For further information please contact: Joseph 9661-8089 Jean 9828-5162 } to SMS or Mary 9755-4310 } call after 3pm BE brochures are available outside the parish office at level 2 (lift lobby). Lectio Divina prayer method The session will be held on Fri 13 Feb 2015 8pm to 9:30pm in room 03-08. * It is free of charge * Please bring along your bible. Contact: [email protected] WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER invites you to a private getaway weekend with your spouse. Treat yourselves to a most loving gift and reignite your romance by spending a weekend of undivided attention to each other, as you learn how communicate more deeply than ever before. * Coming Weekends: 6-8 Mar, 1-3 May and 5-7 June 2015 * To register, call 9670 5390 or go to our website at wwmesg.org Marriage Preparation Course Q2: 26 Apr to 31 May 2015 Q3: 19 Jul to 30 Aug 2015 Q4: 4 Oct to 8 Nov 2015 Come journey with your partner in the Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) where you will learn the cornerstones of a happy marriage, how to live a Christian marriage, discuss challenges that couples face and along the way the way discover even more about each other. * Forms are available at the Parish Office or through www.catholic.org.sg/MPC * Applications should be made at least six months in advance. For enquiries, please email to [email protected] or contact: Terence & Lynette @ 98571829 (Registration Couple), Peter & Rita @ 93673411 (General Enquiries)