REFLECTION - Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour

REFLECTION
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
28 DECEMBER 2014
Mission Statement
“We, the community of OLPS, strive to follow Christ and be
His witnesses, reaching out to all through love and service.”
My son, take care of your father. (Sirach 3:12)
Have you heard of the “sandwich generation?” It doesn’t have to do with food; it’s the
situation many adults find themselves in, sandwiched between children and aging parents who
need their care. In fact, a 2013 study found that in the United States, one in seven middle- aged
adults provide financial support to their parents and their children, and almost three times that
amount provide emotional support.
So how does God make us holy in the midst of these pressures? Don’t forget, our relationship with God, though personal, is meant to be lived out in community and not just individually.
And the first and most important community is the family! It’s precisely through the ups and downs
of family life that God forms his character in us. It’s a give-and- take; sometimes it’s our turn to
give, and other times to receive.
If you’re on the receiving end, let people care for you! Chances are you’ve given much to
your family over the years. Remember: as you receive, you are also giving a gift. You are giving
them the chance to show their gratitude and to grow in becoming more like Christ. Taking care of
your needs could be a pivotal experience in their relationship with God. It’s also a great way for you
to grow in detachment and humility!
If you’re being called to give more, try to see in each needy family member the Christ
child himself. How would you love him? What would you give to him? Believe that in loving and
sewing your family, you are loving and serving Jesus—and that he will bless you deeply for it.
On this feast day, God wants us to know that we can all become holy families. Through
his grace, your family can become more of a living reflection of his love and life. Your actions in
caring for each other and receiving that care will actually enflesh his love in the world.
“Father, pour out your grace and make every family a living icon of your love.”
[Reprinted with permission of ”The Word Among Us”]
Mandarin Speaking Community
圣母圣诞堂2015年华文儿童少年要理班招生
2014年12月28日－圣家节(乙年)
5.45pm-6.45pm
永援圣母堂华文成人慕道团
1)2014年12月28日
集合地点：圣母圣诞堂A座2楼要理老师会议室
讲题：和好圣事-持续的悔改与归依
联络人：潘爱云 9630 6475 谢美萍 9722 8213
讲员: 陈丽玲
2)2015年1月4日
廖丽莲 9119 2848
开课日期：2015年1月10日上课时间：星期六
年级：幼儿班（K1和K2），小学至中三
普世基督徒默祷团体2015年1月份默祷聚会
讲题：病人傅油圣事-体验基督的治愈
讲员：陈丽玲
地点
日期
时间
时间：早上9点正
地点：本堂活动中心四楼礼堂 Verbist Hall
天使之后堂（5号课
1月5日
天主之母日华语弥撤
日期/时间：2015年1月1日, 早上10时
室）
（一）
天主圣三堂（19号
1月6日
地点：圣亚纳堂
主祭：张思谦神父
信仰培育小组与圣经协会联合主办
圣经系列课程《列王纪与卢德传》
课室）
（二）
圣十字架堂
（St.Michael讲
1月9日
上课日期/时间：2015年1月2日,9日,16日,23
堂）
日,30日
讲员：郑权辉老师
地点：CANA, 55 Waterloo Street
报名：孙秀华(98753088)，杨玉花(96970408
截止日期：2014年12月15日
学费： $ 6 0 / - （优惠价） $ 7 0 （截止日期
后）
（五）
和平之后堂（达味
楼4.2号课室）
1月12日
圣伯纳德堂（礼
堂）
1月14日
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.
晚上8
点至9
点30
分
（一）
（三）
主持：周怀兄弟
形式：圣言（聆听，反思，回应），默祷操练，专题
分享
联络：吴淑鸾97850863
Mass Readings (28 Dec 2014 – 4 Jan 2015)
28 Dec (Sun) Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and
Joseph - feast
Gen 15:1-6,21:1-3; Ps 104:1-6,8-9; Hebr 11:8,1112,17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or 22:39-40
29 Dec (Mon) 5th Day Within Octave of Christmas
1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 95:1-3,5-6; Lk 2:22-35
30 Dec (Tue) 6th Day Within Octave of Christmas
1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 95:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
31 Dec (Wed) 7th Day Within Octave of Christmas
1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 95:1-2,11-13; Jn 1:1-18
1 Jan (Thurs) Solemnity of the BVM Mother of
God - solemnity
Num 6:22-27; Ps 66:2-3,5,6,8;Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21
2 Jan (Fri) ss Basil the Great & Gregory
Nazianzan, bishop, doctor - memorial
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 97:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
3 Jan (Sat)Most Holy Name of Jesus
1 Jn 2:29—3:6; Ps 97:1,3-6;Jn 1:29-34 or
Phil 2:1-11; Ps 8:4-9; Lk 2:21-24
4 Jan (Sun) Epiphany of the Lord - solemnity
Is 60:1-6;Ps71:2,7-8,10-13;Eph 3:2-3,5-6;Mt 2:1-12
PARISH BULLETIN - 28 DECEMBER 2014
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
INTERCESSORY
PRAYERS
MASS IN
ADORATION ROOM
Fr Gregoire, Fr Bruno, Fr Charlie and
Deacon Clement wish all our
parishioners A Blessed and Holy
Christmas and A Happy New Year!!
Intercessory Prayers is on 1 Jan 2015 (Thurs) at 8pm-9pm at the Adoration Room. All are welcome to come and pray for our church, families, our
priests and all those in need.
Mass in the Adoration room is on 2 Jan 2015 (Fri) at 10:00pm.
All are welcome.
NEIGHBOURHOODS
OLPS CANTEEN
CAFÉ
Our canteen will be closed on the weekend of 27/28 Dec 2014.
CAFÉ is coming to OLPS….. Watch this space and notice boards in the
weeks to come.
DIVINE MERCY
DEVOTION
There will be no Divine Mercy Devotion on Friday, 2 Jan 2015.
CHARISMATIC
RENEWAL
No Charismatic Prayer Meeting on 30 Dec.
FESTIVAL OF
SENOR
SANTO NINO
Celebrating the First Festival of Senor Santor Nino de Cebu in Singapore.
This will be held on 11 Jan 2015 (Sunday) at 2:00pm at OLPS church.
Celebrant: Fr Charlie Oasan. Concelebrant: Fr Tito D. Soquino.
Fellowship & Sinulog dancing after Mass. Novena Masses will be
celebrated from 2-10 Jan at 8:00pm. Visit http://sinulogsingapore.org/
for more info.
Organised by Church of St Ignatius Bible Apostolate, lectures on the
Book of Genesis by Msgr Ambrose Vaz will be held at 120 King’s Road
Level 2 Annex Hall from Jan 15—Apr 23 (every Thursday) at 8pm-10pm.
No pre-registration required. Enquiries: [email protected]
BIBLE
COURSES
The Neighbourhood groups will commence the Year 2015 with a combined dedication
Mass on Thursday, 1st January 2015 at 6:00pm. All NCC members are encouraged
to come together as one family to pray for God's blessing and guidance.
Bedok Reservoir/Kaki Bukit: Rosary and fellowship on 3 Jan 2015 at 7:00pm at Philip and Pauline’s home, Blk 109 #02-342. All are welcome.
FAITH SYCAS
YOUTH
MINISTRY
INFANT
BAPTISM
THE NEST IN THE NEW YEAR
The Nest is closed for the year but we’ll be back in 2015 serving up new
yummy things and we’re even bringing in a breakfast menu for Sunday
mornings so come check us out, chill with us and make some new friends at
The Nest! See you in January!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE THIS YEAR! WE WISH
EVERYONE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
INFANT
BAPTISM
18 JAN 2015
The next Baptism of Infants will be held on Sunday, 18 Jan 2015 at 4:00pm
in Church. Preparation briefing for parents and godparents is on 11 Jan
(Sun) at 3:00 pm in Sts. Joseph & Mary’s room (3rd level).
NOTE: Registration form must reach secretariat by 4 Jan 2015
GOOD OL
TIMES
Good OL Times - December 2014 Issue
The Good OL Times December Issue is here! If you did not manage to get a
copy, you may refer to the online version at the Good OL Times' Archives
at http://www.olps.sg/good-ol-times-archives (go green, save paper). If
you've liked the stories and wish to join the team as a writer, designer, or
editor, do feedback with our team by email to [email protected].
CATHOLIC
EDUCATION
CONFERENCE
All are welcome to the 2015 Catholic Education Conference organized by
Archdiocesan Commission for Catholic Schools. The One Day Conference is
on Monday, 16 Mar 2015 at 8am-5pm at St Gabriel’s Secondary School.
Theme: Character of Catholic schools (explore the character of Catholic
Schools and exchange ideas on forging Catholic ethos in them). Keynote
Speaker: Fr Christopher Gleeson, SJ Australia. Register online at http://
accs.sg/cec-2015/ by 13 Feb 2015. Registration fee: $30/-
Organised by Bible Apostolate of the Church of the Holy Spirit—Book of
Deuteronomy by Fr Valerian Cheong will be held every Thursday from
22 Jan-26 Mar 2015 from 9:45am-11:45am at Church of the Holy Spirit
room 03-02. To register call 82288220 or email [email protected]
St Mark’s Gospel (Full of Faith, Passion and Choice) conducted by Fr
Eugene Vaz. Every Tuesdays from 20 Jan to 5 May; Morning session
9:30am-11:30am or evening session 7:45pm-9:45pm at CAEC, 2 Highland Road. Contribution: $100. To register: call 84332683 or online: biblicalapostolate.wordpress.com or email [email protected]