St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, you may have heard about an incident that occurred during the Sunset Mass (Saturday 9 Nov) and Fr Chris was injured.

We thank the Lord that Fr Christopher Lee is recovering well and has been discharged from the hospital. He will be on medical leave.

Please refrain from visiting him as he heals and continue to pray for his full recovery.

For any inquiries, please contact the Archbishop’s Communication Office at 6895 1569. Affected parishioners who need counselling may contact Catholic Family Life therapists at 6631 8963 or 6488 0278.

Cardinal Mass St Joseph Feast Day May ‘24

Click here to access our online Masses
on our YouTube channel

AROUND THE PARISH

See Something Say Something

We all have a part to play to safeguard our commuity and to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all to worship.
If you observe anything unusal, please do not hesitate to approach our PEPT members or wardens during Masses; or call the Parish Office for assistance.

Be calm but vigilant. (1 Peter 5 : 8)

Advent Penitential Service
Tue 10 Dec
8.00pm
Main Church

The Advent Penitential Service at St Joseph's Church (Bukit Timah) will be held on Tue 10 Dec.

The timings for the North District Parishes can be found in the schedule above.

Advent to Christmas Reflection Booklet

The Office for the New Evangelisation (ONE) presents their annual Advent to Christmas Reflection Booklet.

In the midst of the busy holiday season, this booklet offers a beautiful way to pause, reflect on God’s boundless love, and share meaningful moments of faith with those around you. It is our hope that through the breaking of the Word and the sharing of our own unique stories, we may bring one another closer to the heart of Christ.

Download the booklet by scanning the QR code or visiting one.org.sg.

Parish Befrienders Group
Christmas Joy of Giving
30 Nov & 1 Dec
St Joachim Room

The Parish Befrienders Group (PBG) is appealing for your generousity to provide : towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes for our migrant brothers living in dormitories.
Please drop by the St Joachim Room on 30 Nov or 1 Dec to find out how you can help.

Youth Advent Reflections
(Secondary to Tertiary)
Every Sunday in Dec (1 / 8 / 15 / 22 Dec)
2.00pm to 3.30pm
St Mary AVA Room

Calling all youth in secondary, tertiary and NS! Let us come together and prepare for Christmas with our weekly Advent Reflections. We'll be reflecting and sharing on the Sunday Gospels.
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/YFABAdvent2024

Mysteries of the Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries
Starting Tue 26 Nov
11.05am
St Joseph AVA Room

As we prepare our hearts this Advent to welcome Jesus, come and learn about the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary through this video series filmed in the Holy Land.
Every Tuesday morning, 11.05am at St Joseph AVA Room.
Please register at: https://tinyurl.com/JoyfulMysteries2024

Online Advent Reflections
Starting 26 Nov
Tue 8pm or Wed 9am
via Zoom

Join the Faith & Bible Reflections Community of St Joseph's Church (Bukit Timah) for weekly online sessions to reflect and share on the Sunday Advent readings using the Advent Booklet by the Archdiocesan Office for the New Evangelisation.

Every Tuesday 8-9.45pm or Wednesday 9-10.45am (you can attend either), online via Zoom from 26 November to 18 December 2024. For ages 20+.
Please register at: https://tinyurl.com/SJCBTAdvent2024

Media Centre (Bookshop)
Christmas Fair
Sat 7 Dec & Sun 8 Dec

The Daughters of St Paul Mediac Centre (Bookshop) will be extending their Christmas Fair for another weekend (Sat 7 Dec and Sun 8 Dec).

Do drop by and pick up some delightful Christmas presents for your family and friends.

Sharing Christmas Joy
Collection of Gifts:
Sundays: 8 Dec & 15 Dec
8.30am to 12.30pm
St Joachim Room

The Society of St Vincent De Paul thanks the Parish community for the tremendous support for our Families-in-Need.

You can bring your gifts to the St Joachim Room on Sun 8 Dec of 15 Dec. Please paste the gifting card on the gift box / goodie bag / bookshop vouchers.

Simbang Gabi 2024
Wed 18 Dec
7.15pm: Rosary
8.00pm: Mass
Main Church

Simbang Gabi is a beloved Filipino Christmas tradition that consists of a series of nine dawn Masses, beginning on December 16 and ending on Christmas Eve, December 24. The term "Simbang Gabi" literally means "night Mass" in Filipino.

One of these nine Masses will be held in St Joseph’s Church. Come and experience the rich cultural heritage of the Filipino people. All are welcome!

Prayer thru Music
Wed 18 Dec
8.00pm
St Mary AVA Room

Guest speaker: Rev Msgr Peter Zhang (Vicar General)
Topic: Embracing the Season of Hope - Advent & Christmas -

Primary Catechesis
Commences Sat 18 Jan 2025
Every Saturday during the school term
3.15pm - 4.45pm

Please go to https://mycatholic.sg/welcome to register your child.

If you have any queries, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For technical queries for myCatholicSG account registration, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Secondary Catechesis
Commences 9 Feb 2025
Every Sunday during the school term
9.30am - 11.15am

2024 Year 6 children will progress to Secondary Catechesis.

A briefing will be conducted before the end of the year and registration instructions will be disseminated to the existing cohort.

For new registrations, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Offertory at Weekend Masses

You can register your interest to bring up the offertory gifts at the weekend Masses.

Please provide at least one week's advance notice. All requests will be on a first-come first-served basis. The Parish Office will contact you to confirm if your request has been accepted.

You can scan the QR code or use the link below to register your interest.
https://forms.gle/1BCrL6Kp7Cgt9BkdA

Welcome Team

Do you enjoy making new friends and welcoming people?

We are looking to form a Welcome Team to welcome visitors and new parishioners to St Joseph's.

If this interests you, please email Jane, our Pastoral Teams Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GLAD Fit
Every Tue and Thu
Parish Community Hall

To participate, please register with the Healthy 365 App. All are welcome.

PARISH DEVOTION

Mass in Honour of St Joseph
Every First Wed of the Month

7.30pm: St Joseph Rosary
8.00pm: Mass

There will be no 6.30pm Mass in the Chapel of St Joseph.

First Friday Mass & Holy Hour

7.15pm: Mass
8.00pm: Holy Hour

There will be no 6.30pm Mass in the Chapel of St Joseph.

Holy Hour for Vocations
Every 3rd Thu of the Month
Chapel of St Joseph

8pm
Facilitated by the seminarians from SFXMS.

Divine Mercy Devotion

Every Fri (except First Fri)
8.00pm
Chapel of St Joseph

Rosary Devotion

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AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

World Aids Day 2024
01 Dec

CARE caters to the spiritual, psychological, financial and physical well-being of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) so as to give them hope to live a fulfilling life. It works to also raise the level of public awareness of HIV/AIDS, and promote greater compassion and understanding towards PLWHA. World AIDS Day is commemorated on 1st December every year to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. Here’s how you can support our mission:

To Donate: To Volunteer:

OYP School of Witness 2025
9 Jan to 8 Mar 2025

This live-in discipleship school is for young Singaporeans aged between 18 to 30 years and runs from 9 January 2025 to 8 March 2025.

Young people, is the Lord calling you to turn to Him, to live in Him and for Him? Be courageous to allow the Lord’s way and truth to lead you in the storm and to commission you to bring this life to others and to show them the way to Him! Sign up for School of Witness 2025!

Applications close Monday, 2 Dec 2023 23:59

ACMI Skills Development Courses (Jan - Jun 205)
Registration is open until 8 Dec

Registration for Jan-Jun 2025 courses are open! Pick up new skills such as mobile photography and editing, cooking and many more. Courses are held at Agape Village.

For more information, visit rebrand.ly/skillsdevelopmentcourses or scan the QR code below for more details! Registration closes on 8 Dec. For any enquiries, please call 8600 3583 or drop us a message on Instagram or Facebook (@acmi.singapore).

Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast Day Mass
Thu 12 Dec
5.30pm: Pro-Life Rosary
6.30pm: Mass
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd

The celebration will begin with Pro-life Rosary at 5.30pm followed by the Eucharistic Celebration at 6.30pm. There will be a Healing Prayer and Blessing of Pregnant Women after the mass.

ITE Outreach
Fri 13 Dec
2pm - 5pm
Catholic Centre, Waterloo Street

In ITE college east, west or central? Or know someone who is?

The Office for Young People welcomes all who are from ITE to join us for a time of prayer and getting to know fellow catholic ITE students! See you there!

For enquiries, please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Registration: TINYURL.COM/OYPITE24

2025 Marriage Preparation Courses

Couples intending to celebrate their union in the Catholic Church are encouraged to attend the Marriage Preparation Courses as early as possible before the wedding date.

Verbum Dei Family Camp
15 - 17 March 2025
Harris Resort Waterfront Batam

Come away to experience a fun and faith-filled adventure for the whole family in the upcoming March 2025 school holidays! Hear from fellow Catholic parents while kids have parallel programmes. Participate in a special campfire! Register early (via link below) on a first come, first served basis. Registration closes 11 November 2024.

Details: https://verbumdeisingapore.org/events/verbum-dei-family-camp-2025
For enquiries, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mobile: 96830817/ 96890919
Register at https://tinyurl.com/VdeiFC2025

Catholic Prayer Society
Lunch Time Masses

Career Counselling for PMEs
Sessions conducted via Zoom

Scan the QR code to Register
There will be a nominal charge of $10 to cover administrative costs.

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St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)
UEN (Unique Entity Number):
T08CC4043C

CASH

You can drop this in the donation boxes at the foyer (Cry Room) and St Mary's wing.

CHEQUE

Cheques can be made payable to:
St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)

Mail to:
St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)
620 Upper Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 678116

Drop into Donation box:
You can drop this in the donation boxes at the foyer (Cry Room) and St Mary's wing.

Please leave your name, contact number and address so that we can mail the receipt to you.