Welcome to St Joseph Church
(Bt Timah)
(Bt 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 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.
2024 Christmas & Year End Mass Schedules
All Masses will be held in the Main Church.
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.
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
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 -
Christmas Visit to Dormitory
Sun 29 Dec
5pm to 9pm
The Parish Befrienders Group (PBG), in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants & Itinerant People (ACMI), invites parishioners 18 years and above to visit a dormitory on Sunday 29 December to share meals and gifts with the migrant workers. Please register your interest at: tinyurl.com/PBGVisit2024
Year End Thanksgiving Gathering
As we close the year, let us come together as a community to give thanks to God for His many blessings.
As there are limited seats, registration is on a first-come first-served basis. Please scan the QR code to register.
https://forms.gle/q4iw84frQfkFx6Ww6
Divine Mercy Prayer Group
23rd Anniversary Eucharistic Celebration & Thanksgiving
Fri 17 Jan 2025
7.30pm
Main Church
7.00pm: Chaplet of Divine Mercy
7.30pm: Mass
All are welcome.
Please note that there will be no 6.30pm Mass in the Chapel of St Joseph.
(Walking) Pilgrimage
Italy / Rome
6 - 20 June 2025
During the 2025 Jubilee Year, our parish is organising a walking pilgrimage through Italy to Rome from 6 to 20 June 2025. For itinerary and registration information, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/JubileePilgrim2025
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.
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
PIETA
Tue 17 Dec
7:30pm to 9:15pm
Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre
PIETA is a support group for bereaved parents who have united in faith to seek God's comfort. wisdom and hope. The session, run by bereaved parents, meets monthly to pray, reflect and break open the WORD OF GOD. We invite any parent who has lost a child (regardless of age and no matter how recent or long ago) to unite with us in faith.
Please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for directions.
Fully Alive in God Retreat
Thu 26 Dec
9am - 5pm
Catholic Junior College
Cost: $30
An end-of-year retreat for Catholic educators to take stock of where God has been present in their lives in 2024, and to prepare for the year ahead. This retreat invites us to return to what is fundamental in assessing how we’ve lived out our calling – our relationship with God and our relationship with Self. Organised in partnership with the Archdiocese Commission for Catholic Schools.
CHARIS' Overseas Humanitarian Foundation Course
Sat 18 Jan 2025
9am - 4pm
Church of Divine Mercy
The Overseas Humanitarian Foundation Course is a face-to-face learning experience that allows participants to explore their lives’ faith journeys and answer the call to be living missionary disciples. The course features speakers like Fr. David Garcia, O.P., Khoo Peng Beng, and Christopher Chan. It will be held on 18th January 2025, from 9am to 4pm at Church of Divine Mercy.
For more information or to register, visit:
https://makehopehappen.charis-singapore.org/Activities/ohfc-5
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
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.
PAYNOW
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.
ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH
(BUKIT TIMAH)
Year Built: 1846
Patron Saint: St Joseph
Feast Day: May 1st
Address: 620 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678116
Nearest MRT Station: Cashew
Buses: 67, 75, 170, 176, 178, 184, 961, 963, 970
Mass Schedule
Weekday (Morning): Mon – Sat @ 6.30AM (Chapel of St Joseph)
Weekday (Evening): Mon – Fri @ 6.30PM (Chapel of St Joseph)
Saturday Sunset Mass: 5.30PM
Sunday (Mandarin): 7.30AM
Sunday (English): 9.30AM | 11.30AM | 5.30PM
2nd Collection: 4th Sunday for Church Maintenance and Operation fund
SSVP: Donations for the Poor can be dropped into the Donation Box in the Cry Room.
Confessions: 15 mins before all weekend Masses in the open foyer of the main Church
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