St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)

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Watch our 180th Anniversary Montage
---- the last decade 2016 to 2026

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AROUND THE PARISH

Appeal for Nepal Flood Emergency Relief

Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS), is making an urgent appeal for those affected by the recent disaster in Nepal.

CHARIS is raising funds to support Caritas Nepal and on-ground partners in providing immediate emergency assistance, including shelter, food, clean water, essential supplies, and long-term recovery efforts.
You can donate via credit card or PayNow through the CHARIS website.

Praise Her with a Flower
Sat 05 and Sun 06 Sep

In celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Legion of Mary will be distributing roses for parishioners to place at Our Lady's statues and/or icons.

Bible Diary 2027: 365 Days with the Lord
S$ 20/-
Available from the Media Centre (Bookshop)

Copies will be on sale at the Main Church foyer on the weekend of 19 & 20 Sept

SHE Women's Fellowship
Every Saturday 10am - 11.30am
Sep 12, 26; Oct 3, 10,17, 24, 31; Nov 7, 14, 2026
#02-03 Parish Community Hall

'She Shall be called Woman' (SHE) Women's Fellowship is back with season 3: Love Unveiled! To truly understand the way the Lord views femininity is to live as one who is fully alive. This season will not only unpack the wealth of celebration of what Saint John Paul II called "The Feminine Genius" but will also give real advice on how to combat the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges we, as women, face every day. Please register at: https://tinyurl.com/SJCBTSHE3

Life Essentials
Commencing Sun 13 Sep
9.30am - 11am
Room #01-08
Parish Community Hall

Calling all Teens! Join us for our season of Alpha Youth from Sun 13 Sep.
All teenagers from 13 to 19 are welcome to our sessions to explore identity, belonging, purpose, and faith: https://tinyurl.com/YAlpha2026

The Dignity of Work
Fri 18 Sept & Fri 25 Sep
8.00pm
St Joseph AVA Room

Catholic Social Teaching on labour, vocation and the worth of the worker.

Friar David Garcia is a lecturer in Moral Theology at the St Francis Xavier Major Seminary and Catholic Theological Institute of Singapore and a well-known speaker on topics such as social justice and bioethics.

Prayer thru Music
Fri 25 Sept
8.00pm
Level 3 AVA Room
Parish Community Hall

Join in praise and worship with the SAHOP team!
Guest Speaker: Richard Tan
Topic: My Medjugorje Experience

Scripture Series: The Gospel of Matthew
with Fr Ambrose Vaz
Thursdays 27 Aug - 29 Oct
9 am to 10.45 am
St Joseph AVA Room

Journey through the Gospel of Matthew with bible scholar, Fr Ambrose Vaz.
Every Thursday.
All are Welcome.
Do bring along your bibles.

Alpha Youth - What's on your mind?
For unbaptised youth 13-18 years old
Sunday 9.30am - 11am
Commencing 19 July

All unbaptised youth 13 to 18 years old who would like to know more about Jesus are invited to fun weekly Alpha Youth sessions to discuss the big questions about life and faith.
Register here: tinyurl.com/YAlpha2026

An Encounter with Jesus
Every Sunday commencing 23 Aug
12.40pm
St Mary AVA Room

St Joseph's Youth Faith and Bible Reflections Community presents:
An Encounter with Jesus Christ through His Holy Word.
All youths are welcome!
Every Sunday, starting from August 23, 12:45pm to 3:30pm [Fellowship lunch (at individual expense), followed by Bible sharing and a time of reflection]
At St Mary’s AVA room (Level 3 @ Parish Community Hall block)
Please scan the QR Code to join the Whatsapp Community to keep updated.
Join our Whatsapp Community for more information: https://tinyurl.com/54rbyjyr

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

Get to Know your Catholic Neighbours

Come and get to know your fellow parishioners and Catholic neighbours! Join the Small Catholic Community for your neighbourhood here: https://tinyurl.com/SJCBTSCC

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

7.30pm: 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.

2026 Children's Mass

2nd Saturdays Of the Month
(During School Term)
5:30pm Mass

Divine Mercy Devotion

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

Rosary Devotion

Meditation

Every Tuesday
8.00pm
Adoration Room

Teochew Prayer Group

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AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

St Mary of the Angels
Guided Church Tours

In celebration of the Jubilee Year of St Francis, proclaimed by Pope Leo, and the special opportunity for the faithful to receive an indulgence through pilgrimage to a Franciscan church, come visit St Mary's and discover the hidden stories, sacred spaces and Franciscan heritage that have shaped St Mary of the Angels over the years.

Led by our Church Tour Ambassadors, each guided tour offers a meaningful opportunity to explore and encounter St Mary's in a new way.

Review of Life Workshop
Sat 12 Sep
9.00am - 1.30pm
Catholic Centre Level 2
55 Waterloo St

We are called to nourish the world with spiritual fruits.
How can faith break into our daily actions?

Becoming Truly Myself: Praying My Personal Vocation
12-13 Sep (stay in retreat for adults)
SFX Retreat Center

The notion of personal vocation (as articulated by theologians like Herbert Alphonso) is the understanding that God has a unique, unrepeatable calling for every individual—a fundamental purpose that transcends professional identity or temporary roles. It's not a list of tasks, but a specific way of being and loving that only one can offer to the world.

Mass with intentions
for the Special Needs Community
Sun 13 Sep
12pm
Church of St Teresa

Check out the roadshow (9am - 1.30pm) by Catholic organisations supporting those with special needs at Café Lisieux.

Padre Pio Triduum & Feast Day
20 – 23 Sept
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes

Experience "In Christo Union"
The St Pio Devotion Singapore warmly invites you, your family, and your friends to join us for a powerful time of grace, healing, and spiritual unity at the upcoming Padre Pio Triduum & Feast Day

Retrouvaille Weekends
25 Sep to 27 Sep
ME House

Retrouvaille is an international programme that came to Singapore in 1993. The programme aims to help troubled couples mend their relationships.
If you are considering separation, divorce, or are already divorced and want to get back together, Retrouvaille may just be what you need as a couple.
Register here via bit.ly/RetroWESep26 or scan the QR code below to register.

Catholic Social Teaching
Fr David Garcia, OP
28 Sep - 26 Oct
8.00pm - 9.30pm
St Joseph's Church (Victoria Street)

Faithfulness to the Gospel is more than going to church and being nice. We are called to build God's kingdom and transform our world.

Join us as we explore how the Church's social teaching can help us put our faith to concrete practice in daily life!

Register now at bit.ly/cstsep2026

For enquiries, please email Caritas Singapore at formation.cst@caritas-singapore.org

What the Catholic Church Actually Teaches About Divorce, Separation, and Annulment
Via Zoom on Mondays
Part 1: 5 Oct | Part 2: 19 Oct
Time: 8pm – 10pm
Fee: Love Offering

Couples enter into marriage with faith and hope that it will be a happy union that lasts. However, there are occasions when a couple faces an unhappy end to their married life together. How can Catholics in such a situation continue their life journey in a way that keeps them in full communion with the Church? This Symposium will help participants gain an insight into the complexity of the issues related to divorce, separation and annulment.

Register at bit.ly/DSAOct26 or scan the QR code below.

A Catholic Hackathon!
9 - 11 Oct
CTIS, 618 Upper Bukit Timah
Individual Sign Up: $15
Group of 3 Sign Up: $30
Early bird special till 31 Jul.

Digital Church Office will be organising a hackathon where you can help to ideate solutions for various archdiocesan organisations.
Sign up now to be part of building the church of tomorrow with your talents!
Early bird signups close by 31 July and signups close by 30 August.

2026 Marriage Preparation Courses
Q1: 11 Jan - 01 Mar
Q2: 12 Apr - 17 May
Q3: 05 Jul - 16 Aug
Q4: 20 Sep - 25 Oct

Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) offers six focused, half-day weekend sessions to help you and your partner grow closer and perpare for a strong, faith-filled marriage.

Marriage Encounter Weekends 2026

Stay-in Weekend begins on Fri at 8 pm & ends on Sun evening with Mass.
Find out more at wwmesg.org

Lunchtime Masses

Choice Weekend
23 - 25 Oct
ME House

For all unmarried young adults - single or dating - 18 to 40.

Ever wonder why some of your relationships thrive while others struggle?

Join Choice for a transformative weekend of self-reflection to uncover the richness or poverty of your relationships – with family and significant people God placed in your life. What is loving vulnerably? Receive authentic sharing from singles, couples and religious voices.

Experience how God wants you to deepen and transform your relationships.

Register: https://bit.ly/ChoiceSG26

Catholic Lawyers Guild
Pro Bono Legal Clinic

The Catholic Lawyers Guild provides pro bono legal aid for those who are unable to afford legal service.

Call : +65 68017494
Email: probono@clgsingapore.com

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St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)
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St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)

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

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