10, Yishun Street 22 Singapore 768579 Tel: 6257 4229 Web: www.olss.sg 08 JUNE 2014 PENTECOST SUNDAY To be a Christ-centred family that loves and serves one another with joy and humility SOLEMINITY OF PENTECOST The word ‘Pentecost’ is derived from Greek which means the ‘fiftieth’ and Jews mark it as Feast of Weeks since it occurred a ‘week’ of weeks (7 weeks) after the feast of Passover. It was also known as the Feast of Harvest or the Day of First Fruits. The Jews also commemorated it as the day of the promulgation of the Law of Moses. ‘Pentecost’ is mentioned explicitly in Acts 2:1. Thus, the Church, 50 days after Easter Sunday, celebrates this grand feast of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit which transformed the apostles to be fearless witnesses. This is when the Church, born from the pierced side of Jesus Christ at Easter, was first manifested. Christians filled with the Holy Spirit strengthened and encouraged by divine grace are fired up to evangelize by bringing the Good News to all nations as they themselves live and proclaim the Gospel. We as spiritual descendants of the apostles are called to do likewise. Indeed, the Church encourages that the Extended Form of the Vigil Mass be celebrated for this ground- breaking event whereby, in addition to the usual features of the Mass, Vespers may be incorporated and 4 Ordinary Time Readings to be proclaimed each with its own Responsorial Psalm and Presider’s prayer. In 1988, the Circular Letter concerning the Preparation and Celebration of the Easter Feasts was issued to this effect. In paragraph 107, it emphasizes that unlike the Easter Vigil, this celebration is not baptismal but an attentive watching in urgent prayer after the example of Mother Mary, the apostles and others awaiting the descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:14) . Let us then prayerfully beg the Lord to send forth His Spirit so that the face of the earth and us are renewed. REV FR STANISLAUS PANG EVANGELII GAUDIUM The Joy of the Gospel - Pope Francis - #23 The Church’s closeness to Jesus is part of a common journey; “communion and mission are profoundly interconnected”.20 In fidelity to the example of the Master, it is vitally important for the Church today to go forth and preach the Gospel to all: to all places, on all occasions, without hesitation, reluctance or fear. The joy of the Gospel is for all people: no one can be excluded. That is what the angel proclaimed to the shepherds in Bethlehem: “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people (Lk 2:10).
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10, Yishun Street 22 Singapore 768579 Tel: 6257 4229 Web: www.olss.sg
08 JUNE 2014 PENTECOST SUNDAY
To be a Christ-centred family that loves and serves one another with joy and humility
SOLEMINITY OF PENTECOST The word ‘Pentecost’ is derived from Greek which means the ‘fiftieth’ and Jews mark it as Feast of Weeks since it occurred a ‘week’ of weeks (7 weeks) after the feast of Passover. It was also known as the Feast of Harvest or the Day of First Fruits. The Jews also commemorated it as the day of the promulgation of the Law of Moses.
‘Pentecost’ is mentioned explicitly in Acts 2:1. Thus, the Church, 50 days after Easter Sunday, celebrates this grand feast of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit which transformed the apostles to be fearless witnesses. This is when the Church, born from the pierced side of Jesus Christ at Easter, was first manifested.
Christians filled with the Holy Spirit strengthened and encouraged by divine grace are fired up to evangelize by bringing the Good News to all nations as they themselves live and proclaim the Gospel. We as spiritual descendants of the apostles are called to do likewise.
Indeed, the Church encourages that the Extended Form of the Vigil Mass be celebrated for this ground-breaking event whereby, in addition to the usual features of the Mass, Vespers may be incorporated and 4 Ordinary Time Readings to be proclaimed each with its own Responsorial Psalm and Presider’s prayer. In 1988, the Circular Letter concerning the Preparation and Celebration of the Easter Feasts was issued to this effect.
In paragraph 107, it emphasizes that unlike the Easter Vigil, this celebration is not baptismal but an attentive watching in urgent prayer after the example of Mother Mary, the apostles and others awaiting the descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:14) .
Let us then prayerfully beg the Lord to send forth His Spirit so that the face of the earth and us are renewed.
-‐ REV FR STANISLAUS PANG -‐
EVANGELII GAUDIUM The Joy of the Gospel
- Pope Francis -
#23 The Church’s closeness to Jesus is part of a common journey; “communion and mission are profoundly interconnected”.20 In fidelity to the example of the Master, it is vitally important for the Church today to go forth and preach the Gospel to all: to all places, on all occasions, without hesitation, reluctance or fear. The joy of the Gospel is for all people: no one can be excluded. That is what the angel proclaimed to the shepherds in Bethlehem: “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people (Lk 2:10).
WEDDING NOTICE
Planning to get married? Please inform the Priest 12 months in advance. This would give the couple adequate <me for the necessary prepara<on.
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CHECK IT OUT “ Be an active presence in the community “
OLSS STAY-‐IN EMPOWERMENT RETREAT FOR YOUTHS (16-‐25 YEARS OLD) Date: 20 – 22 June 2014, Friday to Sunday Venue: CAYC, 2 Lorong Low Koon Fee: Students -‐ $20, Working adults -‐ $40
Register online at hRp://goo.gl/sijPac and payment to be made at Parish Office by 18 June.
For more details, call Raymond at 62574229 or email [email protected]
RCIA AWARENESS NIGHT Date: 10 June 2014, Tuesday Time: 8pm – 9.30pm
How do we make disciples of Christ in OLSS? What is this ongoing RCIA journey about? Why do the Catechumens always leave the 10am Mass halfway? Can parishioners come and learn more about their faith?
All this and more will be shared at the RCIA Awareness Night. Come join us and bring your friends and family! Walk-‐in registra<on at the foyer.
23rd CHINESE RCIA Commencing on 12 June 2014 (every Thursday) Time: 7:45 -‐ 9:45pm Venue: RCIA Room (4th Floor)
For more informa<on, please contact: Parish Office 62574229, Sharon Soh 96965422 or David Koh 87276477
All are welcome! Please invite your non-‐Catholic friends or rela<ves to join our faith journey!
FREE HEALTH SCREENING Date: 29 June 2014 Sunday Time: 8am – 11.30am Venue: Level 1,next to canteen
Staff from Mount Alvernia Hospital will be here to conduct free screening for : 1) Body Mass Index 2) Blood Pressure 3) Blood Glucose and Cholesterol
Please register at Parish Office or call 62574229 for more informa<on.
CHURCH CLEANING – 27 JUNE, FRIDAY, 7.30PM Let us clean our ‘House of Lord’ together. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
CATECHETICAL MINISTRY -‐ ANNOUNCEMENTS Discipleship 2B & 3 a. Day Of Recollec<on Date: 14 June 2014, Saturday Time: 10am to 4pm Venue: St Luke’s #02-‐20/21 ARendance is compulsory
b. Sacrament of First Holy Communion Date: 22 June 2014, Sunday Time: 10am and 11.30am Mass Children are to report to the AVA room on the 4th level at 8.30am and 10am respec<vely.
About 95 children will be receiving Jesus for the first <me. Please keep them in your prayers. Discipleship 2 a. Parent Prayer Session – 3 Friday Sessions Date: 11, 18 and 25 July 2014 Time: 8pm to 10pm Venue: St Luke’s #02-‐21 ARendance is compulsory
b. Bible Camp Date: 2 August 2014, Saturday Details will be furnished when Cateche<cal Session resumes
c. Sacrament of Reconcilia<on Date: 22 August 2014 Details will be furnished when Cateche<cal Session resumes Discipleship 4 Day of Recollec<on Date: 12 July 2014, Saturday Time: 9am to 4pm Details will be furnished when Cateche<cal Session resumes
CATECHETICAL SESSIONS ACROSS ALL LEVELS WILL RESUME ON 12 July 2014
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NCC Reflection Pope Francis described the Church as a field hospital for the broken and the hurting of the world. Those who are crippled or paralyzed in body, mind or spirit must be welcomed to the Church to experience healing and the gift of God’s Spirit.
How welcoming are we to those in need? How does the Holy Spirit move us to reach out to those in need? In what ways are we ourselves paralyzed or crippled and in need of healing? (Fr Robert Flack, S.J.)
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OUR PRIESTS Fr J.J Fenelon (Parish Priest); (6257 4229 Email: [email protected]
Fr Stanislaus Pang (6257 0036 Email: [email protected]
Fr Paul Yeo ( 62574660 Email: [email protected]
OUR PARISH OFFICE (6257 4229; Fax: 6756 6632 Email: [email protected]
OLSS DAY CARE CENTRE BLK 235 #01-‐442 (6257 0427 Email: [email protected]
OLSS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE BLK 265 #01-‐226 (67559535 Email: [email protected]
Weekday 6.25am(Lauds) -‐ 6.45am (Mass) 6.10pm(Vespers) -‐ 6.30pm (Mass)
Saturday Sunset -‐ 5pm
Sunday -‐ 7.15am (Mandarin) 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am, 5pm (All in English)
Public Holiday -‐ 8am
Holy Hour -‐ 8pm (1st Friday of the Month)
Tagalog Mass -‐ 6.30pm (1st Sat of the Month)
Tamil Mass -‐ 6.30pm (2nd Sun & 3rd Sat of the Month)
Marian Devo_on -‐ 9am, Saturday, Main Church
Malayalam Prayer -‐ 6.30pm (3rd Sat of the month, St John’s room)
Divine Mercy Prayer – 7pm (Every Friday, St John’s room)
Sacrament of Reconcilia_on 15mins before each weekend Mass or by appointments during the week
Adora_on Room – 6am to 10pm Closed on all Public Holidays
MASS SCHEDULE & PRAYER DEVOTION
PARISH DETAILS
OH WHAT FUN!
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS – 15 JUNE 2014
1st Reading Ex 34:4b-‐6, 8-‐9
Psalm Dan 3:52-‐56
2nd Reading 2 Cor 13: 11-‐13
Gospel Jn 3: 16-‐18
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