Something to think about...

There are the moments in our lives when we are lost for words. At the birth of a child, before the beauty of a great work of art or the majesty and glory of a golden sunset over the sea, silence is often the only meaningful response.

Today is World Communications Day and in his annual message Pope Benedict has written about the need to rediscover silence as an integral part of communication. "It is often in silence that we observe the most authentic communications taking place between people who are in love: gestures, facial expressions and body language are signs by which they reveal themselves to each other." He reminds us that God also speaks without words.

The great Christian mysteries are first of all what God does even before God speaks. At Christmas when God gives us his only beloved Son the great carols celebrate silence. 'Silent Night, Holy Night'. And it is in silence that Holy Saturday is transformed into Easter Resurrection. Silence need not mean emptiness, silence can be the contemplation of glory.

If God speaks to us even in silence, we in turn discover in silence the possibility of speaking with God and about God.

Perhaps you may want to discover the value of silence through Christian meditation. Why not join the group that comes together on every Thursday in our parish for Christian meditation.

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The Gift of Faith - Infant Baptism May 2012

 

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Congratulations to the parents and godparents whose infants received the precious gift of Baptism last Sunday 13 May 2012. May the blessings of our Lord be upon them in nurturing their child to walk in the path of Christ.

 

GALLERY ONE

GALLERY TWO

GALLERY THREE

GALLERY FOUR

 

For photo requests, pls send an email to photography@divinemercy.sg stating the (a) Gallery number and (b) Photo serial number.

Congratulations to all parents, godparents
and the lovely infants who were baptised
last Sunday, in the name of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit! Visit www.
divinemercy.sg to view photos of the joyous
occasion.

Ministries & Non-Resident Parishioners Gathering

Theme: Christian Living and Service in the Church

 

Last Saturday, our ministries and nonresident
parishioners gathered from
1-10pm for a session of reflection and
bonding, The audience was inspired
by the talks given by Fr. Phillip Lai, Fr.
Clement Lee & Fr. Glenn De Cruz and
there were also lots of laughter and fun.
Parishioners also shared their thoughts
about volunteering and serving the
Church. Thank you everyone, especially
the Redemptorists for making the event
a success!


Youth Gathering

Theme: What has Christ Got to DoWith Me? PLENTY!

 

Saturday, 26 May, 1-10pm, Parish Hall For enquiries, e-mail Anton (9028 5354)
or iryawan@singnet.com.sg or Jeremy (9684 7585) or (jeremy251996@hotmail.com)

 


RCIA 2012
RCIA 2012 is into its 2nd week. 24 inquirers
and 19 sponsors have joined the session.
Let us keep them in our prayers as they
embark on this miraculous journey of faith.
Faith is present in us all, like in buttons,
we press 2 or 4 and have faith that the lift
will take us to level 2 or 4" – Fr. Iggy, in last
Sunday's session.

46th World Communications Day 2012

This Sunday, 20 May, being WCD, we are asked to keep those who work in the media in our prayers. Mass collections will be for the Communications Ministry in the Archdiocese. The theme of this year's WCD is "Silence and Word: Path of Evangelisation."

 

"Amid the deluge of information and non-stop chatter in today's media, the Church needs to help people find safe havens of silence…Silence builds meaning, clarity and creativity since 'we are better able to listen to and understand ourselves; ideas com e to birth and acquire depth;' and people have the time to choose how best to express themselves."

 

- Excerpt from Pope Benedict XVI's message for WCD. Read the full text at www.divinemercy.sg under the Communications Ministry webpage.


 

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Assisi Hospice Charity Fun Day @ SJI International on 17 June 2012

The Assisi Hospice is a Catholic charity with a mission of caring for the critically ill, the dying and the poor. They provide subsidised care to more than 1,000 patients a year. The hospice needs to raise at least S$4 million a year to maintain their services and the Charity Fun Day is one of their major fundraising events. The Assisi team will be here on the weekend of 26 & 27 May 2012, during the Saturday Sunset and Sunday morning masses to sell their Fun Day coupons @ $10 each. Do give them your support. Please contact Norlidah at 6347 6442 or email: norlidah@assisihospice.org.sg.

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Night of Songs for Christian Unity

With the choirs of Church of St. Ignatius, Church of St. Mary of the Angels, Barker Road Methodist Church, Thomas Orthodox Syrain Cathedral and CSI Immanuel Congregation

 

Venue Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer
Date 2 June 2012, Sat
Time 8pm

 

Light refreshments served at 730pm

 

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Cantonese RCIA at Church of Sts. Peter and Paul

Cantonese RCIA will be conducted at the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul starting on 25th May. All sessions will be conducted on Fridays from 8pm to 930pm. Those interested can contact their Parish Office.
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Chinese Divine Mercy Devotion

4th Sunday of the Month
When: 27 May @ 12.15pm
Where: CDM Chapel
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Canteen

Canteen will be closed on 20 May and
will resume on 27 May with our Choral Music Ministry's whipping up homemade

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Christian Meditation

Sessions have resumed on Thursdays at 8pm. For any enquiries, please contact Patrick at 9829 4945.

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Youth 12/13

The new journey will commence on 23 June. Sessions would be held on Saturdays from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. Youth who are interested to know more about the Catholic faith can register at the Parish Office. For enquiries, please email rciy@divinemercy.sg or contact Leonard Louis at 81333078
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Father Francis Leong 's 25th Anniversary Priestly Ordination

Venue Church of Divine Mercy
Date 6 June
Time 7.15pm followed by buffet dinner
RSVP Please indicate attendance
for mass and/or buffet
Casandra Koh 9651 9574 kohting_ting@
hotmail.com
or
Father's email : drfleong@yahoo.com
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Couples for Christ (CFC) Singapore

You are cordially invited to our Christian Life Programme which starts on 13 May, 1:30pm-4pm at the CDM Chapel. For enquiries, you can contact: Zap: 8484 8065 / Marie: 94783985 / Boni: 9616 8645

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25th Anniversary Priestly Ordination Mass of Father Francis Leong

What has Christ Got to Do With Me?
Mass on 6 June, 6:15pm followed by a buffer dinner at CDM. Please RSVP to
Casandra Koh (Hp 96519574) kohting_ting@hotmail.com (email) or Father's email : drfleong@yahoo.com and indicate Mass and / or buffet

 

Rosary Devotion Every Saturday of May

Join us for Rosary on the Saturdays of
May, 4:45pm, main Church. Our Mother comes with her hands out-stretched, healing and filling you with graces.