St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)

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AROUND THE PARISH

Migrant Sunday 2023
Sun 24 Sept
8.30am to 1.00pm
St Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)
Parish Community Hall

Come and be a part of this joyous celebration that recognises the remarkable contributions of our migrant brothers and sisters here in Singapore! You can sample food from the various cultures, participate in handicrafts making, and watch cultural performances. All are welcome.

Closure of Church Canteen
Sun 24 Sept

Please note that the Church Canteen will be closed on Sun 24 Sept. Please support the ACMI Migrant Sunday Food Fair at the Parish Community Hall.

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

Parish Assembly Survey
23 & 24 Sept
30 Sept & 1 Oct

As we prepare for our Parish Assembly on Mon 13 Nov (public holiday), we want to get the views of as many parishioners as possible as you are an essential part of this community. As such, we will be conducting a Parish Survey during Mass over the next 2 weekends (23 & 24 Sept and 30 Sept & 1 Oct). Please have your phones ready for the survey. Paper forms will also be available for those who require them.

2023 Parish Assembly
Mon 13 Nov
9am – 11.30am

We invite all parishioners to register for the Parish Assembly. Your participation is important to help us to build a vibrant, evangelising and missionary Church.

Prayer thru Music
Fri 29 Sept
8pm
Level 3 AVA Room

Guest Speaker: Bro Dominic Yeo-Koh

Scripture Series Part II: Joshua & Judges
5 Oct – 30 Nov
By Fr Ambrose Vaz

Fr Ambrose Vaz will be covering the Historical Books of Joshua and Judges over 8 sessions.
All are welcome.

Registration Link https://forms.gle/wBNFFgZdLakJd6Zr9

Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
Candlelight Procession
Sat 7 Oct
Mass: 6 pm (instead of 5.30pm)

Join the candlelight procession which will take place after the Sunset Mass. Do note that the Mass timing will be changed to 6pm (instead of the usual 5.30pm). All are welcome.

Primary 6 Camp
14 – 16 Oct
St Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)

Calling all P6s and family! Join in the P6 Camp - "Imprints of Love" - for 3 days (non stay-in) of fun, fellowship and faith-filled activities after the PSLEs. There will be parent sessions during the camp as well. $55/- for St Joseph's parishioners and $65/- for non-parishioners.

Conducted by the Redemptorist Mission Team (from Novena Church) and organised by St Joseph's Church Bukit Timah.

Please register your interest as places are limited: https://forms.gle/osYYxPUonzAo8Aiz8 For more information, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Parenting Pre-Teens in the Digital Age
Bro Collin Wee, FSC
Fri 20 Oct @ 8pm
Parish Community Hall

For young parents (with children 12 years & below) to help them review their parenting skills and learn valuable tips to impact positively on the growth of their children.

Teen Faith Reflections
Every Sunday
3.30pm – 5pm
St Mary AVA Room (#03-06)

Calling all youths, join us for Teen Faith Reflections every Sunday 3.30-5pm at St Mary room, #03-06 (above the community hall).
Guided by Scripture, come and discover the meaning of faith and our purpose. Please bring your Bible, journal and writing materials. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Wednesdays 8.00 - 8.45pm
Saturdays 9.00 - 9.45am

Calling all Primary 6 families! Please join us every week online to pray for our children

Online via zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86522553959
Meeting ID: 865 2255 3959
Passcode: 573151

GLAD Fit
Every Tue and Thu
Parish Community Hall

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

PARISH DEVOTION

First Friday Mass & Holy Hour
Theme: Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Mass: 7.15pm
Holy Hour: 8pm
Venue: Main Church

Holy Hour for Vocations

Third Thursdays of the Month (see schedule)
8pm
Chapel of St Joseph

Divine Mercy Devotion

Every Friday (except First Friday)
Chapel of St Joseph (8pm)

Rosary Devotion

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AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

An Ecumenical Prayer with the Songs of Taize :
Uniting in Prayer for the Synod of Bishops and Christian Unity
Sat 30 Sept
8.00pm to 9.30pm
Church of St Teresa

The Archdiocesan Catholic Council for Ecumenical Dialogue (ACCED) is organising this event in communion with the ecumenical prayer vigil that will take place at St. Peter's Square on 30 September called for by Pope Francis to entrust to God the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.

Marriage Encounter Weekend
6 – 8 Oct

Good marriages can always be made better!
To deepen your couple relationship, do sign up for a Marriage Encounter Weekend scheduled by contacting Reenie at 9676 7889 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Joy at Work
Work in Love
Sat 14 Oct
9am – 6pm
St Joseph’s Institution

Come join us to hear from distinguished speakers who will expand on the theme “Joy at Work, Work in Love”, share with fellow participants your struggles and hopes as a Catholic in the workplace, and recognise how you can be faithful stewards of your time, talents and treasures.

ACMI 25th Anniversary Dinner
Fri 20 Oct
7pm at Goodwood Park Hotel

Scan the QR code to find out more:

Watchmen Retreat
2 – 6 Nov
Majodi Centre, Johor, Malaysia

A stay-in, semi-silent retreat. Learn how to listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit and stay grounded in faith.

Led by the Episcopal Vicar for the New Evangelisation, Fr Terence Pereira, together with Gloria Patri Charismatic Ministry.

Versatile Tools
Fr David Garcia, OP

Jesus challenges us in the gospel to interpret the signs of the times. Come and turn to the Church's social teachings so we can obtain the tools to think about today's challenges for the church and the wider society we live in!

Catholic Foundation Dinner
Wed 8 Nov
Village Hotel, Sentosa

For more information, scan the QR code or visit
www.catholicfoundation.sg/cfdinner

Focolare One Day Mariapolis
Sat 11 Nov

The Focolare Movement whose charism is based on unity is organising its annual One Day Mariapolis Gathering on the 11 of Nov at Agape Village.

It will be a day of togetherness through talks on how to live Mission today through the spirituality of unity, testimonials, group sharing, games and creative workshops for all ages.

Parishioners who are interested, please REGISTER via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGZNj495zhi0mqeVrW52ofV9q8im4nvo1EQ6LoTmsyBT0Hvg/viewform?usp=sharing

Men’s FoRM Conference 2023
Sat 11 Nov
10am – 5pm
NUS Alumni House
11 Kent Ridge Drive

Highlighting the richness of manhood... learning how to be better men, from men (and their spouses).

Quieting the Soul
Chiangmai 2023

A silent 8-full day or 5-full day retreat set in the beautiful environment of the Seven Fountains Retreat Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Three choices of dates (includes travel time):
1) 8 days – Nov.26 – Dec. 5, 2023
2) 5 days – Nov. 29 - Dec -5, 2023
3) 5-days – Dec. 7 – Dec. 13, 2023

Closing date: 15 September or when registration is full
Contact : 9298-5808 / 9722-3148.
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
website: www.cenaclemission.com

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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.