20
Apr
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Baby Cyril Xavier has arrived
My son, Cyril Xavier arrived yesterday at Mount Alvernia Hospital at 1pm. Both mom and baby are doing well.
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18
Feb
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Margaret Silf – Retreats and Talks
It is interesting to hear a lay person explaining the application of the spiritual exercises for a change. She is clear and very gentle in her approach to spiritual direction. Nevertheless, she does challenge one to see beyond oneself … her presentation is clear and simple and very engaging.
11
Sep
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Timothy Radcliffe’s Schedule for Talks in Singapore
Here is a summary of Fr Timothy Radcliffe’s talks in Singapore from 13 Nov 2009 to 21 Nov 2009.
His books are on sales – call us at 62523390 or online
| Date | Friday, 13 November |
| Time | 0900 – 1630 |
| Event | Talks:
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| Venue | Lifesprings Canossian Spirituality Centre |
| Participants | Religious from Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei |
| Time | 2000 – 2200 |
| Event | Talk: Being a Christian in 21st Century |
| Venue | Auditorium, Church of St Teresa |
| Participants | Catholics and Members of other Faiths |
| Notes | Timothy Radcliffe will look at the challenges that Christianity must face if it is to flourish in the coming years in a world which often finds Christian teaching incomprehensible and yet is thirsty for God. Session handled by Singapore Pastoral Institute (SPI) & Archdiocesan Council for Inter-Religious and Ecumenical Dialogue (IRED). |
| Date | Saturday, 14 November |
| Time | 0900 – 1630 |
| Event | Talks:
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| Venue | Lifesprings Canossian Spirituality Centre |
| Participants | Religious from Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei |
| Notes | Prayer and Eucharist. Session handled by Conference of Religious Major Superiors (CRMS). |
| Date | Sunday, 15 November |
| Time | 0900 – 1630 |
| Event | Talks:
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| Venue | Lifesprings Canossian Spirituality Centre |
| Participants | Religious from Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei |
| Notes | Session handled by Conference of Religious Major Superiors (CRMS). |
| Date | Monday, 16 November |
| Time | 0900 – 1700 |
| Event | Talks:
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| Venue | St. Clare Hall, Church of St. Mary of the Angels |
| Participants | Formandees and Formators of Inter-Congregational Formators Core Group (ICFG). |
| Notes | The first session will look at the challenges and beauty of the vow of chastity, and how we can help each other to live it. The second will explore how the vow of chastity is a commitment to love which complements that of marriage. Each is necessary if the Church is to be a sign of God’s generous love. No book sale. Session handled by Inter-Congregational Formators Core Group (ICFG). |
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| Date | Tuesday, 17 November |
| Time | 1400 – 1800 |
| Event | Talk: “How can we share our faith with the young?” |
| Venue | St. Patrick’s School |
| Participants | Teachers and Principals of Catholic Schools |
| Notes | This half-day program of storytelling, personal reflection and sharing in small groups will be from 2.00pm to 6.00pm. It will begin with a talk by Timothy Radcliffe OP in which he looks at how we reach out to the young to share with them a faith that is joyful and liberating. There will be time for prayer and quiet. Session handled by Archdiocesan Commission for Catholic Schools (ACCS). |
| Date | Wednesday, 18 November |
| Time | 0900 – 1600 |
| Event | Talks:
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| Venue | St. Francis Xavier Major Seminary |
| Participants | Clergy & Seminarians |
| Notes | Session handled by Priestly Life Commission (PLC). |
| Date | Thursday, 19 November |
| Time | 1930 |
| Event | Dialogue Session with Young People – “What is the hope that the Church offers the young today?” |
| Venue | Love the World Soul Rock Bistro &Bar, Singapore Flyer |
| Participants | Youth coordinators and young adult committees |
| Notes | Session handled by Youth Ministry Office (YMO). |
| Date | Friday, 20 November |
| Time | 1930 – 2130 |
| Event | Talk: “What does it mean to recite the Creed?” |
| Venue | St. Peter Auditorium, CAEC, 2 Highland Road |
| Participants | Parish Catechists for Sunday School/RCIA |
| Notes | In the modern world, the Creed is often seen as the submission to outdated doctrine. Timothy Radcliffe OP will explore how our faith in the Triune God opens our hearts and minds to others. Handled by Singapore Pastoral Institute (SPI). |
| Date | Saturday, 21 November |
| Time | 0900 – 1400 |
| Event | Talks:
Our Father and Justice |
| Venue | CAYC, No 2 Lorong Low Koon |
| Participants | Caritas Board & Committee Members, CPAs & Member Organizations |
8
Sep
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Margaret Silf’s Visit to Singapore – Registration is now closed.
Margaret Silf is coming to Singapore for 2 retreats and a series of talks. Her visit is coordinated under the auspices of CISC (Centre for Ignatian Spirituality & Counselling, behind St Ignatius Church).
Who is Margaret Silf?
Margaret Silf travels widely in her work as a retreat director and speaker on Ignatian spirituality. Her books include Compass Points, Landmarks, Taste and See and Going on Retreat(Loyola Press) and The Gift of Prayer: Embracing the Sacred in the Everyday (Bluebridge). She lives in England.
- Retreat No. 1 – Companions of Christ, Companions to Others – 26-29 Jan 2010
- Retreat No. 2 – Living Pathways – 2-5 Feb 2010
Your contribution for the retreat per person in Singapore dollars.
Cheques should be made payable to “Jesuit Spirituality Centre”.
| Retreatant | Registration Before 15 Dec 2009 | Registration After 15 Dec 2009 |
| Live-in (Non-Aircon) | $200 | $220 |
| Live-in (Aircon) | $260 | $280 |
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Details of the Retreats
Retreat No. 1
‘Companions of Christ, Companions to Others’ 26-29 January 2010
What are people searching for in today’s bewildering world, and how might we accompany their search most effectively?
This retreat is designed to help us discover how we are called to be ‘companions of Christ’, in our everyday living, and how we are also called to be companions to others on their spiritual journeys. Such companioning may happen in formal spiritual direction and prayer guiding, but also in the many other ways in which we walk alongside each other, in pastoral ministry, in parish work, among family and friends, and simply in those significant conversations that happen in the course of our everyday ordinary lives.
The retreat will be most suitable for people with some experience of making a silent retreat and some familiarity with what it means to accompany others spiritually, whether formally or informally. No prior formal knowledge of Ignatian spirituality is assumed.
Retreat No. 2
‘Living Pathways’ 2-5 February 2010
What does it mean to walk the pathways of our personal experience as companions of the Lord? How do we engage with the Gospel narratives in ways that truly connect to our daily living? How might we engage more fully with the challenge of helping to make God’s Kingdom a reality in our personal circumstances and turn routine living into the kind of adventure that, through grace, makes a real difference, not only for ourselves, but for the whole human family? During the retreat we will explore some approaches to scriptural meditation and reflective living. This retreat is suitable for anyone who wishes to deepen his or her life in Christ and to apply the challenges of faith to everyday living.
Public Talks
Sat 30th Jan 2010 – “Everyday God” – Finding God in the events and relationships of everyday life. *
Sun 31st Jan 2010 – “More to Life” – Exploring the ‘more’ and what it means in our ordinary living. *
Contribution: Love offering. Attendance by Registration Only.
Time: both talks -2:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: Kingsmead Hall, Centre for Ignatian Spirituality and Counselling (CISC)
8 Victoria Park Road, Singapore 266492
Registration for her retreats and talks is now closed and if you wish to order any of her books or contact us, please email us at talks.wellsprings@gmail.com.
12
Aug
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Christian Life Community – a transition community
Today, 12 of us gathered to try to form the 2nd group in the spirituality of a CLC in transition. A formal local CLC takes some time to form and be accepted by the general body of CLC. The concept of CLC flows from the constitution of the Jesuits.
In the 2nd group, Sr Susay a cenacle sister is the EA to the group.
11 August 2009 – the first session chaired by Sr Susay got underway. Started at 8pm and we finished at 9.15pm. 3 members of the 1st group joined us as observers – Bobby, Liz & Louis. The Preamble was explained to us.
25 August 2009 – the second session was chaired by Liz as Sr Susay was away. We looked at the Preamble in greater details.
8 Sept 2009 – the third session was chaired by Sr Susay. Examination of Conscience was explained to us and we did spent some time in self-reflection before we shared our stories in faith.
22 Sept 2009
31
Jul
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Fr Albert Renckens
Father Albert Renckens, age 79, passed away peacefully this morning, 31st July at 1.40 am at SGH. The wake is from July 31 – 3rd August, 9 am – 11 pm at Damien hall, Blessed Sacrament Church, 1 commonwealth drive
Vigil Mass on Monday 3 August at 8.00 pm.
Funeral Mass at 1.30 pm 4th August at Blessed Sacrament Church.
Cremation at Mandai Hall 4 at 3.45 pm.
No wreaths. All donations to Blessed Sacrament Church indicate behind cheque:
“memorial gift to Fr Renceken” more details at: www.bsc.org.sg/renckens
31
Jul
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Fr Tom O’Neil SJ
Father Tom O’Neill, S.J. passed away peacefully on 30 July 2009
Fr O’Neill was born on 30 January 1924, entered the Society of Jesus on 6 September 1941 and was ordained on 29 July 1955. He took his final vows on 2 February 1959.
Wake is at St Ignatius Hall, 8 Victoria Park Road
Friday, 31 July 4:00 pm – Cortege returning to St Ignatius Hall
8:00 pm – Mass by Fr Paul Goh, SJ
Saturday, 1 Aug 8:00 pm – Wake Service
Sunday, 2 Aug 8:00 pm – Wake Service
Monday, 3 Aug 10:00 am – Cortege leaves Ignatius Hall
10:30 am – Funeral Mass in Church
12:00 pm – Leave for Mandai Crematorium
12:45 pm – Cremation, Hall 3
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and
May perpetual light shine upon him.
Announcement Date : 2009-07-31
31
Jul
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Books mentioned by Thomas Smith @ The Bible Seminar – St Mary
Please click on the link to this title and place an order online. I will process your request and make arrangement with you over the collection of the books.
- Rome Sweet Home
- The Lamb’s Supper – cheaper print from UK.
- RSV 2nd edition Bible
- NIV Study Bible
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
Do tell your friends of these books so that more people will have access to these books. If you wish to contact me for more information on other books by Scott Hahn or other titles in general, please use the form below.
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30
Jul
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Fr Timothy Radcliffe’s Visit to Singapore in Nov 2009
Father Timothy Radcliffe OP is coming to Singapore in Nov 2009 to give a series of talks and workshops.
Who is this Dominican Preacher?
fr Timothy Radcliffe is a member of the community at Blackfriars, Oxford, and was Master of the Order of Preachers from 1992 to 2001. He is the author of a number of very popular books drawn from his experiences
27
Jul
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Bible Seminar 2009 St Mary of the Angels
The Bible ministy in St Mary of the Angels organised a bible seminar on 24-26 July 2009 with Thomas Smith as the key speaker.
Thomas Smith uses the Bible Timeline as the reference to give us a general view of scriptures from Genesis to Revelation.
Very interesting and refreshing time during 2 days. Below is a summary of some events during these 2 days.
