Where does God speak to you? A common answer is "in church". The reality, however, is that God speaks to you most often and most clearly wherever you are. God speaks to us where we are, in the midst of our work; in the eyes of our loved ones; in the requests of co-workers and the needs of friends, God calls us to generosity, compassion, patience. In our enemies, God challenges us to forgive. In the encounter with strangers, God invites us to see Christ.

If God does offer us so many opportunities for encounter - then it's clear that if today we didn't hear God's voice, it's our hearts that are to blame and not God's initiative. If we rarely or never hear God's voice, it's not that God has fallen silent but that we have lost the art of attention to that essential relationship. If we don't have that experience, any number of unclean spirits will be happy to take its place and keep us busy - materialism, consumerism, or plain old individualism will quickly fill the void.

If God hasn't spoken to us today, it's time to take an inventory of the 'distracting' spirits that are doing all the talking.

Guide - The guide will call families to schedule the home visits, bring the priest to the homes and assist the priest in other tasks required during the home visits.

Driver - Drive the priest and guide to the blocks for the home visits.

Youths – We need more youths to come forward to volunteer for our PM. If you are IT savvy, good with photography, we need you! Check our website for other ways you can get involved (www.divinemercy.sg/parishmission). To volunteer, please contact Nicole (above).

The feast celebrates the presentation of Christ in the temple 40 days after His birth. When Saint Mary and Saint Joseph brought Christ to the temple, Simeon embraced the Child and prayed the Canticle:

"Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace; because my eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: a light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel" Inspired by the words "a light to the revelation of the Gentiles", candles are usually blessed on this Feast.

Blessing of Candles will take place at Mass 6.30 am and 6.15 pm. Those who wish to have their candles blessed may bring these, tie them together, write your name and place them on the table provided.

Joyful Parenting workshop for parents-to-be

Come and be enriched with informative and practical sessions on caring for your baby!

Series of Talks by the Jesuits

"Finding God in all things" is a series of talks organised by the Jesuits to help us better appreciate the richness and diversity of our Church and faith. The topics will range from spirituality to social ministry. The first in the series is "Faith and Ecology - Go Green and Say Amen to Jesus!"by Fr Joseph Fung, SJ.

Media Makan: Ordering What's Good For You

Come and learn from media expert, Dr. Eugene Gan, the keys to producing and consuming media with a Catholic view. The talk is free and open to all ages. Light refreshments will be served.

2nd Floor. Register by 3 February at http://registration.catholic.org.sg

Divine Mercy Devotion

Being the 1st Saturday of the month, there will be the Divine Mercy devotion at 4.45pm in the Main Church on 4 Feb. All are welcome to attend this short prayer session.

Catechism Sessions

Please note that catechism sessions will start on 11 and 12 Feb.
Primary level 1 - 6 on Saturday 4.15pm - 5.15pm
Primary level 1 - 6 on Sunday 10.15am - 11.15am
Secondary level 1 - 3
Sunday, 8.30am to 10am.

Click here to view class list.

Commissioning Rite for Catechists

There will be a retreat and commissioning rite for all Catechists on Sunday Feb 5 at the 5.30 pm Mass..

Christian Meditation

There will not be any meditation session until after the Parish Mission. Sessions will commence on the 19th of April.

For any enquiries, please contact Patrick at 9829 4945.