Sacerdotal Ordination of Deacon Timothy Soo

“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother.” – John 19:25

Our parish rejoices as we prepare to celebrate the ordination of Deacon Timothy Soo to the priesthood. You are warmly invited to the Ordination Mass on Sat 9 Aug, 10am at the Church of St Francis Xavier, celebrated by His Eminence, William Cardinal Goh. Let us gather as one community to witness this sacred moment and to pray for Deacon Timothy as he begins his priestly ministry. All are welcome to attend the Mass of Ordination and the lunch reception that follows.

📹 Livestream will be available on Sat 9 Aug, 10am at youtube.com/@SFXChurchSG

⚠️ Please Note:
• Church doors will open at 8.30am.
• On-site parking is limited to guests with issued parking decals.
• Parishioners are encouraged not to drive. If necessary, kindly park only at designated public lots.
• With anticipated higher attendance, standing is not allowed inside the Church during Mass due to Fire Safety Regulations. Please follow the guidance of our Wardens in filling up available seats.

Let us keep Deacon Timothy in prayer as he prepares for his sacerdotal ordination. 🙏 

Parish Recollection

In our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of our connection with God. God’s question – “Where are you?” – offers a gentle invitation to pause, reflect and re-centre ourselves on him. Join Deacon Sherman Kuek for a reflection on the Luminous Mysteries, exploring what these mysteries reveal about our Catholic life and find rest in the Lord. Registration closes on Sun 13 Jul.

Dates: 25 – 27 Jul
Venue: SFX Auditorium (Parish Centre, Level 3)
Fee: $50
Register: https://tinyurl.com/SFXPR25

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults/Youth 2025 – 2026

Do you have big questions - about life and its meaning - where and if God fits somewhere? Come discover what the Catholic church says and offers. RCIA/Y stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults/Youth. As Jesus said “Come and See” in John 1:39, we warmly invite all inquirers to come and join us in our journey to explore and deepen our faith! Do you have family/friends who may be interested in the Catholic faith or are seeking answers to the stirrings in their hearts? Invite them to the RCIA/RCIY journey to explore the deeper questions of life.

New RCIA Journey (24 years old and above)
Session start: Tue 1 Jul 2025
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Venue: JPII Hall (Parsonage, Level 1)
Registration forms can also be obtained from the Parish Office. For more info, email to rcia@sfxchurch.sg or call 9626 5960 (Angela).

New RCIY Journey (15 – 23 years old)
Date: Sat 28 Jun 2025
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: Isaiah room (Parish Center, Level 2)
For more info, email to rciy@sfxchurch.sg or call 9118 2922 (Nicholas) or 9060 4326 (Renae)

 

Registration Forms
To receive the Sacrament of Baptism, print and fill in the most suitable form and pass the hardcopy to the Parish office or email the filled-up form to rciy@sfxchurch.sg or rcia@sfxchurch.sg. The ministry will follow up with you accordingly. Registration is open from Easter to July, with the sessions beginning in July.

Rite of Christian Initiation (Youths)
15 - 25 years old
RCIY FORM - online submission
RCIY FORM - physical form

Rite of Christian Initiation (Adults)
23 years old and above
RCIA FORM - applicant
RCIA FORM - companion

Wish to help out in the ministry?
Serve in RCIA
Serve in RCIY

Upper Room

As we rejoice in this Easter Season, the community of In One Spirit (IOS), a part of the 1Cor12 Communities invites you to step away from the noise of life and into a sacred space where you can encounter God’s peace and presence. Whether you’re coming to pray, or to simply be, IOS hopes that the Upper Room session will offer you a place of refuge to encounter the Lord and refresh your spirit.

🗓 Date & Time: Fri 9th May, 8.45pm
💒 Venue: Auditorium (Parish Centre, Level 3)
👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/sfxiosuprs

🤳For any questions, please contact @raphaeltheseira and @matthewkwan on Telegram.

The Last Supper and the Lost Tribes of Israel

Did Jesus fulfill the prophecy of returning the "lost ten tribes" of Israel?

🔍 We'll explore:
•⁠ ⁠How the Ten Tribes were "lost" and where they went
•⁠ ⁠Why Jesus chose Twelve disciples to "judge the twelve tribes" when only two remained
•⁠ ⁠The connection between feeding the multitudes and the return of lost tribes
•⁠ ⁠How the Last Supper fulfills this prophecy
Every Mass fulfills Old Testament prophecies: "When I am lifted up, I will gather all men to myself" (John 12:32)

Date & Time: Sun 6 April, 9am
Venue: Jeremiah Room (Parish Centre, Level 2)
Register: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KM6BWs3v45i8DfT5Nlnlr8

Become Like Children

1Cor12 (BASIC) invites parishioners of all ages to this Lenten half-day of recollection! Come spend some time this Lent with Jesus through prayerful and fun art, music, and movement workshops, ending with Adoration. Rediscover the freedom and joy of coming to Jesus just like a child, just as you are. Do dress comfortably as there will be lots of movement & Adoration.

Date: Sat 5 Apr
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm (refreshments will be provided after)
Register: https://tinyurl.com/sfxbasicdor25

Parenting for Purity, Live with Jason Evert

Do you want to be the #1 influence on your child's sexual morality? Join us for a special event at the SFX Auditorium, where Jason Evert will speak to us Live via Zoom from his hometown in Arizona, USA. Jason will appear on the big screen, and we will be able to interact with him through a video camera. He'll share 10 powerful strategies to safeguard your children's innocence. A dedicated Q&A segment will follow, where you can submit anonymous questions live. Jason is looking forward to this session! See you there, fellow parents!

Lent 2025

ASH WEDNESDAY
A Holy Day of fasting and abstinence. There will be imposition of Ashes
5 March: 6.30am, 6.30pm, 8.30pm

Stations of the cross
Lenten fridays, 8pm followed by Mass

Sacrament of Reconciliation
Thu 3 April, 8pm

Lent to Easter Reflection Booklet 2025

By Office for the New Evangelisation (ONE)

Looking for a companion to journey through Lent and Easter together? 👀

For the first time, the Office for the New Evangelisation is launching a... 🥁 combined Lent to Easter Reflection Booklet 🥁!

Our Lenten practices prepare us for the joy and renewal of Christ’s resurrection, which the Church celebrates throughout the 50 days of Eastertide. It’s essential, therefore, that our reflections do not end at Lent, but continue into the season of Easter. Featuring Scripture commentaries, reflections, and questions for pondering, this resource offers something for everyone. Available in English, Mandarin and Tamil.

Grab yours today: bit.ly/ONELent-Easter25