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SUNDAY BIBLE REFLECTIONS
1st Sunday of Advent, Year A Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 121:1-2, 4-9; Romans 13:11-14a; Matthew 24:37-44
Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity
1 December 2019
Parish Priests Fr Frederick Quek 67841211 Fr Peter Tan 67846418 Fr Joe Dinesh 67865043 Parish Office 67842332 Email: [email protected] Kindergarten 67874651 Fax 67837559 Email: [email protected]
Trinity Convent 67880171 Blk 106 Tampines St 11, #02-331 Adoration on Thursday from 7-8 pm All are welcome
Mass Timings Weekday 6.30 am; 6.00 pm Saturday 6.30 am; 5.00 pm (Novena) 6.00 pm (Sunset) Sunday 6.45 am; 8.00 am (Mandarin) 9.45 am; 11.30 am; 5.30 pm Confessions 20 mins before Mass Tagalog Mass 2.00 pm No Tagalog Mass in December 2019 and January 2020
Public Holiday 9.00 am only
20 Tampines St 11 Singapore 529455 Tel: 67842332 Website: www.holytrinity.org.sg
receive his forgiveness and the grace to follow him more closely.
• Is there anyone you need to
forgive? Ask Jesus to help you forgive that person and then reconcile with them if possible.
• As you decide what you will give
Jesus, remember: it’s not only about what you do to get ready for his coming. It’s also about what he wants to do for you.
• As you sit before him in
adoration, he wants to give you his peace.
• As you reach out to the needy,
he wants to encounter you in his beloved poor.
• As you go to Confession, he wants to
fill you with his mercy.
• As you forgive other people, he wants to help heal your wounded relationships. Jesus is so generous that he wants to help you get ready for him. So slow down this Advent, and let him give you the gift of a willing heart.
Jesus, I long for your coming. Help me to get ready!
You also must be prepared. (Matthew 24:44) This is it—we have lit the first Advent candle. Christmas is less than four weeks away, so we need to get ready. If we plan on giving gifts, sending Christmas cards, or having guests over for Christmas dinner, now is the time to start planning. Jesus is saying something similar in today’s Gospel reading, but with a different focus: “Get ready; you don’t know when I will come again!” So how can we prepare ourselves for Jesus’ coming, both at Christmas and at the Second Coming? Here’s one idea: just as you give Christmas gifts to your friends and family, think of a gift you could give the Christ child. Here are some possibilities. • Set aside an hour each week to
sit before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. In the quiet of his presence, praise and thank him for becoming a man and saving you from sin and death.
• Serve the needy in some way.
Volunteer at a food kitchen, buy gifts for a struggling family, or help decorate the home of an elderly neighbor.
• See where you have strayed from
God. Then go to Confession and Meditations 1 December 2019 ~ The Word Among Us
Vacation Bible School Camp 2019
Our parish was transformed into a campsite for 69 children from 25 to 29 November as they participated in the Vacation Bible School Camp. The children learnt more about Jesus, the saints and the 7 sacraments through activities such as games, songs, cooking and craftwork. It was also a great opportunity for them to develop new friendships.
ChildrenattheSnackStationwiththevolunteers
Daily Readings
Monday 2/12/19 Isaiah 4:2-6; Psalm 121:1-4a; 8-9; Matthew 8:5-11
Tuesday 3/12/19 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Psalm 116:1-2; Mark 16:15-20
Wednesday 4/12/19 Isaiah 25:6-10a; Psalm 22:1-6; Matthew 15:29-37
Thursday 5/12/19 Isaiah 26:1-6; Psalm 117:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Matthew 7: 21, 24-27
Friday 6/12/19 Isaiah 29:17-24; Psalm 26:1, 4, 13-14; Matthew 9:27-31
Saturday 7/12/19 Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26; Psalm 146:1-6; Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
(2 - 7 December) Monday: JOY - 10 am Fun and Games, Parish Hall. Open to those 60 years and above. Light refreshments will be served.
Legion of Mary (Queen of Angels) ~ 7.30 pm Room 20
Tuesday: Legion of Mary (Mary, Full of Grace)~ 10 am in Meeting Room, Mezzanine Level
Prayer for Priests ~ 5 pm Chapel
Legion of Mary (Our Lady of Charity) ~ 7.30 pm, Meeting Room, Mezzanine Level
Charismatic Prayer ~ 7.45 pm Parish Hall. Thanksgiving Night (Praise & Worship)
Christian Meditation ~ 8 pm Room 16
Wednesday: Grow Our Faith ~ 8 pm Parish Hall Advent Series Thursday: Mothers’ Prayers ~ 10.30 am Room 16
RCIA - 7.45 pm Parish Hall
Friday: Divine Mercy Devotion - 7.30pm, Chapel. Last devotion for the year. Devotion resumes in January 2020.
Saturday: Legion of Mary - Teens (Mary, Star of the New Evangelisation) ~ 2.00 pm Meeting Room, Mezzanine Level
Sunday: Adelphi’s Corner ~ Please stay for fellowship after Mass and enjoy breakfast. Free coffee and tea. Legion of Mary - Primary Level (Mother of Holy Innocents) ~ 2.00 pm Room 16
Weekly Events Advent Hour of Prayer Advent invites us to prepare the way of the Lord. Let us come together in prayer. Monday 2 December, 8.00 pm in the Chapel. All are invited. Christmas Mass Time and Penitential Service 2019 Penitential Service Monday, 16 December 10.30 am and 8.00 pm (Main Church)
Christmas Eve Tuesday, 24 December (No 6.00 pm Mass) 8.00 pm Christmas Mass 11.30 pm Christmas Caroling 12 midnight Christmas Mass Bag checks will be conducted.
Christmas Day (Day of Obligation) Wednesday, 25 December 8.00 am (Mandarin) 9.45 am; 11.30 am; 5.30 pm GIFT Advent 2019 This weekend, the Catholic Foundation is renewing its annual appeal for the GIFT Campaign. Every Catholic is encouraged to make a regular pledge to support the operational and building needs of the archdiocese. More information can be found in the GIFT booklets and at catholicfoundation.sg.
Infant Baptism The next Infant Baptism is on 15 December, 3 pm in the Chapel. The preparatory session for parents and godparents is on 8 December, 3 pm in Room 19. Please register at the parish office. Holy Family Rosary Shrine 2 - 8 December, 8.15pm at Blk 404 Tampines Street 41 #02-117 (520404). For enquiries, contact Juliana at 94468890.
Rosary and Mass to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Protectress of the Unborn 12 December at Cathedral of The Good Shepherd (Rosary - 7pm, Mass - 7.30pm)
Thank you for your participation and cooperation during the emergency evacuation exercise held over the weekend of 16 and 17 November.
Other News
Right: Children in their Sunday best ~ learning the importance of proper dressing out of respect, honour and reverence for the Real Presence of our Lord. Bottom Left: Craft Station ~ Painting of tiles in gratitude of the Holy Eucharist Bottom Right: Birdhouse painted by the children representing the Holy Spirit residing in our hearts.
