This seminar provides insights from psycho-social-familial developmental health, as well as the Church’s faith and pastoral perspectives on this matter. It is not meant to be either pro- or anti-LGBTQ+. The seminar explains why the feelings of non-heterosexuality are not chosen by people who experience them, the factors that contribute to them, and the various ways we can respond as a Christ-centered community. Hence, it will also draw on the Church’s faith and pastoral approaches towards understanding and accompanying persons who identify as LGBTQ+. The seminar aims to remove fear, prejudice, and misconceptions that people may have towards them. For any enquires, please email to rodericktheseira@gmail.com. Register and find out more at tinyurl.com/2022UnderstandingSSA

Date: Sat 9 July 2022
Time: 9am - 1pm
Venue: SFX Parish Hall (Level 3)
Cost: Love offering

New RCIA Journey
(24 years old and above)
Session start: Tue 4 Jul 2023
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Venue: JPII Hall (Parsonage, Level 1)
For enquires: 9626 5960 (Angela)/ 8112 8041 (Grace)

New RCIY Journey
(13 – 23 years old)
Session start: Sun 2 Jul 2023
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Jeremiah (Parish Centre, Level 2)
For enquires: 9002 9977 (Angela)/ 9675 5698 (Corinne)

RCIY ‘Come and See’ Session
Date: Sun 25 Jun 2023
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Isaiah room (Parish Center, Leve 2)

Why were we created male and female? Why sexual desire? Is it good or bad? What is sex for? What about celibacy? What exactly is Love? And lust? Come and check these out (and more!) at this introductory session by Apostolate of Catholic Truth. Let us delve a little into the TOB of Pope St John Paul II and allow it to correct our lenses, giving us a renewed and redemptive vision of the human body. For any enquires, please email to admin@tob.sg.

Date: 18 June 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Venue: Church of St Francis Xavier - Level 3 Parish Hall
Speakers: Mr. Andrew Kong and Dr. John  Hui
Cost: Love offering
Organiser: Apostolate for Catholic Truth

About the Speakers:
1. Mr Andrew Kong, BSc, LLB, JCL
Andrew has been giving presentations on St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) in the region for the past ten years. A magna cum laude graduate of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome with a Licentiate in Canon Law, he also holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science degree. Andrew also has also a certificate in the Practice & Principles in Counseling. He is also a certification candidate of the Theology of the Body Institute (USA), and is a qualified facilitator of the A New Language program (on the Theology of the Body).
He is The Defender of the Bond (Matrimonial) for the Archdiocesan Ecclesiastical Tribunal since February 2014. Currently he works as a consultant and trainer. Prior to this he worked at the Archdiocesan Family Life Society as a presenter cum trainer in the Society’s education & training programs on sexuality and pro-life issues.

2. Dr John Hui
John is first of all a husband, father and now a grandfather. He is a family physician in private practice and the host of Catholic Parents Online. He obtained his certificate as a Natural Family Planning (NFP) consultant in 2005, having completed a course in Naprotechnology at the Pope Paul VI Institute in Omaha, USA. He subsequently obtained a Graduate Diploma in Bioethics from the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family in Melbourne, Australia in 2011.

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” - Ephesians 4:32

Fr Augustine Vallooran, Director of the Divine Retreat Centre in Colombo and an internationally renowned preacher and retreat leader will be celebrating Mass at SFX during his trip to Singapore. SFX is most privileged to have him for just one evening, complete with Mass, worship and healing ministry. All are welcome; no vaccination entry requirements. Capacity capped at 500 persons. Do seize this rare opportunity and mark your diaries.

Date: Mon 27 Jun 2022
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Venue: Main Church
Capacity: 500pax

On 25 April, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth released its latest Advisory on further easing Safe Management Measures (SMMs) for Religious Activities commencing 26 April 2022.  As such, with effect from 1 May 2022, in compliance with the latest Advisory, the following are general measures for our Church:

1. Cessation of Booking for Masses
There will be no need to book for both weekday and weekend Masses. With this relaxation, the faithful may choose to go to any Catholic church to worship.

2. Mass and Religious Activities for:

a. More than 500 persons
Vaccination-Differentiated SMMs (VDS) is still required for congregational worship services and other mask-on religious activities with more than 500 persons at any one time. TraceTogether will be used to verify VDS.

These Masses and activities are opened only to:
1. those fully vaccinated,
2. children 12 and below,
3. those medically ineligible for vaccination

b. 500 persons or less
Both the vaccinated and unvaccinated may take part in such activities.

3. Retain myCatholic.sg Account
All Catholics are strongly encouraged to still retain their myCatholic.sg account. In the event that we need to revert to the Booking of Masses, the myCatholic.sg platform will be used. The myCatholic.sg platform will continue to be developed to include other digital church functions beyond Mass bookings.

4. Safe Distancing in Church
There will no longer be a need for safe distancing in church.

SFX VDS Masses (600 PAX): 
• Sat 5.30pm, Sun 9am, Sun 11am

SFX Non-VDS Masses (500 PAX):
• Weekday Masses (except Solemnity Masses)
• Sat 6.30am, Sun 7am, Sun 5.30pm

As per MCCY guidelines, we regret that we may have to refuse entry when the maximum capacity has been reached.

SOLEMNITY: ASCENSION OF THE LORD MASS SCHEDULE
Kindly note that both 8pm Masses on 25 & 26 May are for vaccinated individuals only.
• Wed 25 May (Eve): 8pm (VDS Only)
• Thu 26 May: 6.30am (NON-VDS), 8pm (VDS Only)
There will be no 6.30pm evening Mass

THINGS TO NOTE

• Trace-Together App/token and ID NOT required for Weekday Non-VDS Masses except Solemnity Masses
• Trace-Together App/token and ID are required for Vaccination status verification and headcount for VDS Masses
• Mass Entry: Weekday Masses & Sat AM Mass via all doors; All other Masses via Church Foyer and Choir Entrance only.
• Seek your cooperation to be on time for Mass so that our volunteers can fully participate in the Mass.

MASS HYMNS
www.sfxchurch.sg/mass/

Based on the latest Government announcements, myCatholic.sg Mass Booking System will be adjusted to encourage more parishioners to come back to church for Mass. Seating capacity for all weekend Masses will be increased to 450. 

Beginning 1 April 2022:

1) NO NEED TO BOOK FOR WEEKDAY MASSES EXCEPT FOR IMPORTANT CHURCH DAYS THAT FALL ON A WEEKDAY

Weekday Mass Bookings will be removed from the system. Churchgoers may attend Weekday Masses at ANY church. To ensure that the venue capacity limit is not breached, Mass attendees will be required to scan in their IDs on arrival so that their presence can be counted.

Masses for all important Feast days, Solemnity and Days of Obligation that fall on a WEEKDAY will require prior bookings as per weekend Masses. Announcements will be made ahead of time to inform the faithful when such special Mass Bookings are required.

For the Month of April, these weekday services will need Mass Bookings:
i. Holy Thursday – 14 April
ii. Good Friday – 15 April

Only one booking is allowed per person for these services, either at one’s registered church or at another church. Bookings made at a church other than one’s registered parish will only be available 3 days ahead of the Mass day.

2) REVISED WEEKEND CAP & BOOKING DAYS

The cap for Weekend Mass Bookings will be increased from 1 to 2 per booking session. This is regardless of whether booking is made at your registered parish or at another church.

With the increase in the Weekend Mass booking quota, there will only be 2 Booking Days for the month.

• The first Booking Day will have a quota for 3 Weekend Masses.
  1 Mass for Holy Thursday (excluding Chrism Mass), 1 Service for Good Friday
• The second Booking Day will be for 2 weekend in that month and 1 Chrism Mass (on a separate Tab)

3) BOOKINGS FOR CHRISM MASS

All parishioners who wish to attend the Chrism Mass may book in the tab marked “Chrism Mass” in MyCatholic.sg. Chrism Mass will be held at the Church of the Holy Family on 14 April 2022, 10am. Booking for Chrism Mass will commence from 5 April 2022, 9am onwards on a first-come-first-served basis.

4) BOOKING OF MASSES IN APRIL
This will be made available on the following dates:

Please note:

1. Children aged 12 years and younger can participate in all Masses, regardless of their vaccination status.
2. Allocation of Mass seats will be on a first-come-first-served basis, regardless of age.
3. For Vaccinated-only Masses, proof of vaccination status will be checked upon entry.
4. The seating capacity of churches will not be changed once the Booking cycle has begun unless the change is mandated by the Government’s Regulations.
5. Those who have recovered from COVID-19 up to 180 days from the first positive Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result obtained – will be permitted to book Vaccinated-only Masses.
6. Persons who are medically certified as being ineligible for vaccination, and whose ineligible status is reflected in their TraceTogether or HealthHub records, will also be permitted to book the Vaccinated-only Masses.

Additionally, we would like to highlight that:

Mass booking priority will be given to registered parishioners of the respective churches. As such only registered parishioners will be able to view all Masses for the month. Booking days will prioritise parishioners to book for any day’s Masses in the month Non-registered parishioners wishing to book a Mass at a church outside his/her registered parish will only see a 3-day Mass schedule.

However, registered parishioners of these churches will be allowed to book for Masses at other parishes, subject to the 3-day advance booking Policy.

To be kept abreast of changes that may occur, please subscribe to SFX Telegram channel and check mycatholic.sg often for updates.

Weekday Masses:
Tue & Thu: 6.30pm
Wed & Sat: 6.30am
Fri: 8pm

Weekend Masses:
Sat: 5.30pm
Sun: 7am, 9am, 11am, 5.30pm

Holy Week
Maundy Thursday: 7.30pm (Livestreaming will be available via Youtube Channel)
Good Friday: 9pm, 12pm, 3pm
Easter Vigil: 7am, 9am, 11pm, 5.30pm (Livestreaming will be available via Youtube Channel)

Penitential Service
Date: Wed 6 Apr
Time: 8pm - 10.30pm (Main Church)
Booking via mycatholic.sg

Reconciliation

Date: Mon 11 Apr
Time: 4pm - 6pm, 8pm - 10pm (JPII Hall)
Contact Parish Office for appointment

MAUNDY THURSDAY - Altar of Repose
No booking is required. Bring your identification card and TraceTogether App/Token. Check-in entry via Choir Entrance. 
Time: 9pm - 10.30pm

Holy Hour
No booking is required. Bring your identification card and TraceTogether App/Token. Check-in entry via Choir Entrance. 
Date: Wed 13 Apr
Time: 8pm - 9pm
Venue: Main Church

Things to note:

1. If you need to cough or sneeze, please do so with your mask ON.
2. If you need to remove your mask, ONLY do so OUTSIDE of the church
3. There are more locations for holy communion. After you receive the Body of Christ, step away to red X on the floor to consume the Body of Christ. Remember to re-mask before returning to your seat.

Please help inform your vaccinated friends and relatives of the following welcome changes,

- Free seating at all masses. Strictly no standing in church. As the church fills up, do follow wardens guidance to empty seats, to optimise church capacity.

- MASKED singing is now PERMITTED, so let's praise God together.

- When driving, do cooperate with our traffic wardens

- We would like to seek your cooperation to be on time for mass so that our volunteers may help you better and participate in the mass as well.

- When Mass is ended, you have 10min for your quiet prayer but must leave the church compound soon after, allowing the next congregation to come in

- Booking of Weekend and Feastday Mass is still needed via the online MARS system.

- Along with your NRIC, your vaccination status will still be checked, but no tickets issued.

- Please do note that for the weekday morning Masses, check-in will commence at 6:05am at Choir Entrance. All other Masses, check-in commences 40mins before Mass.

- Some Walk-INs will be allowed subject to church capacity.

Please share these updates with your fellow parishioners so all may return for the Holy Eucharist. God bless!

Great News! Our seating capacity for all weekend Masses has been increased to 240. You can also book for Masses at another parish. Based on feedback received, myCatholic.sg Mass Booking System has been enhanced with the following new features. Beginning 1 March 2022:

1. BOOK MASS AT ANOTHER CHURCH
Parishioners will be able to book for Masses at another church – other than their registered church. The permitted booking dates for Masses for another church will be the login date and the following two days’ Masses. Check out the video below on how to book mass at another church:

On booking days, parishioners will have priority of booking in their registered churches for any day’s Masses in the month, subject to the capped numbers. Thus, only registered parishioners can see the whole month’s Mass schedule of the church. Non-registered parishioners wishing to book at another church will only see a 3-day Mass schedule.

2. REVISED CAP
There will be a cap of 1 weekend and 6 weekday Masses per booking (increased from 5 weekday Masses). This is regardless of whether bookings are made at your registered church or at another. This cap will be applied to ALL PARISHIONERS regardless of the church they are registered at.

3. BOOKING FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Parishioners will only need to book for Mass in order to attend both Stations of the Cross and Mass for all weekday evening Masses during Lent. You may scan the QR Code on your entry ticket to access the readings for the Stations of the Cross.

4. STANDARDISED BOOKING CANCELLATION & CUT-OFF TIME
A uniform 1-hour booking cancellation and 45-minute booking cut-off before the Mass time. Please be gracious to cancel your booking earlier if you are unable to attend.

5. MASS ENTRY
Tuesdays & Thursdays Masses via Choir Entrance, all other Masses via Church Foyer and Choir Entrance.

6. BOOKING OF MASSES IN MARCH
This will be made available on the following dates at 12pm:

• Sat 26 February 2022
• Tue 1 March 2022
• Tue 8 March 2022
• Tue 15 March 2022

Additionally, we would like to highlight that:

• The availability of public Masses will be subjected to mandatory adherence to the Government’s regulations and advisories.
• Children aged 12 years and younger can participate in all Masses, regardless of numbers and their vaccination status.
• Allocation of Mass seats will still be on a first-come-first-served basis, regardless of age.
• For Vaccinated-only Masses, proof of vaccination status will be checked upon entry.
• The seating capacity of the churches will not be changed once the Booking cycle has begun unless the change is mandated by the Government’s regulations.
• Those who have recovered from COVID-19 up to 180 days from the first positive Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result obtained – will be permitted to book Vaccinated-only Masses.
• Persons who are medically certified as being ineligible for vaccination, and whose ineligible status is reflected in their TraceTogether or HealthHub records will also be permitted to book the Vaccinated-only Masses.

To be kept abreast of changes that may occur, please subscribe to our SFX Telegram channel and check mycatholic.sg often for updates.

Weekday Masses:
Tue: 6.30am, 6.30pm (100pax)
Thurs: 6.30pm (100pax)
Fri: 8pm (180pax)

Weekend Masses (240pax):
Sat: 5.30pm
Sun: 7am, 9am, 11am, 1pm, 5.30pm

Additional March Masses: 
Ash Wed (240pax): 6.30am, 6.30pm, 8.30pm
Fasting and Abstinence are to be observed. 

Solemnity of St Joseph (100pax)
Sat 19 Mar: 9am