In conjunction with our Parish Feast day, we invite all who are unwell to this special Mass with the Sacrament of Anointing. Come experience the “special grace on the Christian experiencing the difficulties inherent in the condition of grave illness or old age” (CCC 1527). Mass will be on Sun 27 Nov from 2pm - 4.30pm, Confessions from 1pm. Family and friends are also welcome to join in this special Eucharistic Celebration as we give support to them as a loving and prayerful community. Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/MFTS2022 by Sun 20 Nov 2022.

Volunteers are needed to provide transportation to and from church, and serving refreshments after Mass. Please register at http://tinyurl.com/MFTS2022Volunteers by Sun 6 Nov 2022.

Physical registration forms for mass attendance or to volunteer your services are available at:
- at the main entrance of the church
- next to the SSVP donation box outside JPII Hall

Completed forms can be dropped into the marked boxes in the respective locations.

For further enquires, you may contact 9622 0212 (Long) or 9099 0200 (Grace).

Discover the story of salvation history and understand how you fit into God's plan. Journey with BAT through this eight-session study programme to explore all twelve time periods of The Bible Timeline Chart, from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church.

Scan the QR Code or register at bit.ly/BATUMB2022 to find out more.

📚 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬
You will first need to sign up for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Online Only Access by Ascension Press for SGD36.00.

Come join us for a 2-part series of talks on the liturgical celebration, by Rev Fr JJ Fenelon.
Love offerings are welcome!Organised by the Lectors Ministry.

PART I
Date: Tue 16 Aug 
Time: 8.30pm - 10pm
Venue: SFX Parish Hall (Parish Centre, Level 3) 

PART II
Date: Tue 23 Aug
Time: 8pm - 10pm
Venue: SFX Parish Hall (Parish Centre, Level 3)

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/