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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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

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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!

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)

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.

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.

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

Light refreshments served at 730pm

Cantonese RCIA at Church of Sts. Peter and Paul

Chinese Divine Mercy Devotion

Canteen

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

Christian Meditation

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

Rite of Christian Initiation of Youth 12/13

Father Francis Leong 's 25th Anniversary Priestly Ordination

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

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.