From Our Priests

 

Dear Sisters and Brothers-in-Christ,

The American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once noted three qualities that are the marks of true "success": the ability to discern and appreciate beauty, the ability to see the best in others, and a commitment to leaving the world a better place.

 

Notice that Emerson does not mention anything about acquiring social status or material possessions, and seems instead to imply that success comes with appreciating and working to improve God's world, and through developing loving relationships with His people.

Mother Teresa was once asked how she measured the success of her work. She answered, "I don't remember that the Lord ever spoke of success. He spoke only of faithfulness in love. This is the only success that really counts." Jesus would agree heartily.

In fact, our Sunday gospel ends with a wonderful suggestion on how to make the world a better place. Invite the less fortunate into your lives, for they are all members of our extended family.

Your parish priests
Fr. Johnson Fernandez and Fr.  Ignatius Yeo

Parish Buzz
Christian Meditation Workshop

The theme of the workshop was "Lord, Teach Us to Pray ". The response was good, with 138 participants (including a group from Johore!) coming from 20 Catholic parishes. In addition, there were a few from other Christian churches, as well as some non-Christians.

The workshop, facilitated by Peter Ng, National Coordinator of WCCM Singapore, included talks, video presentations and meditation sessions. Father Johnson welcomed the participants and had fellowship with them over lunch. The good turnout and interesting Q & A session was indeed a testimony of people's desire to get closer to God.

**Interested in attending the next meditation session? See page 3 for more details.


The CDM Meditation Group helping out at with the registration.

Patrick Prakash from CDM's Meditation Group conducting a session.


Confirmation 3 Service Attachment
reported by Jade Teo, Con 3 attachee in Communications
This week, we feature Merissa Koh who has been attached to the Hospitality Ministry for 10 weeks. Here is what she had to say about her experience:

"I decided to join the Hospitality Ministry as I thought it was something interesting. It has been fun! The wardens have been very caring, loving and thoughtful towards me. We are like family. We have get-togethers and we always pray together before Mass. I am happy to serve God's people."

Besides Merissa, there are 3 other students attached to the Ministry. They are John Tew, Terence Tan and Sarah Tan. Let us, as one community, pray for the continued enthusiasm of our youth in the service of God and His Church. We would also like to thank the students for serving us during their 10 weeks attachment.
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30 Aug – 5 Sep

(Monday, Tuesday and Sunday only.)

Time : 8.15pm sharp
Venue : 35 Simei Rise, #03-12
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5 Sept, Sunday

Time : 3.30pm
Venue : 4th Level, St Faustina Room
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