*AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE* | *RETREATS & PRAYER* | 🙏🤰 *Pro-life Rosary Prayer* By Pregnancy Crisis and Support: A service of family life 12th of every month @ 8.30pm Via Zoom: - Meeting ID: 843 8478 8808 - Passcode: 121225 Come and join us to pray together. 🙏🏼 *Catholic Prayer Society Lunchtime Masses* Wednesday 12:15pm: - Medical Alumni Association, 2 College Road, Level 1 Theatrette - International Plaza, 10 Anson Rd, #31-06, only U Space. Friday 12.15pm: - One Raffles Quay Level 49 North Tower ** Masses for the *Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord* are available in all 3 venues at _12.15pm_ on _29 May (Thurs)_ Visit us at https://www.cps.org.sg 🙏 *Hope Retreat* For young adults (18-35 years old) Date: 6-8 June (Fri-Sun) Time: 7pm – 6.30pm (Stay-in) Fee: $119.90 Venue: Catholic Spirituality Centre Register at https://bit.ly/hoperetreat1 Registration till _2 June 2025_ We invite you to experience a personal encounter with the True and Living Hope – allow him to tear down your idols that offer mere fleeting promises. Come and build a strong foundation of Hope through worship, prayer and delving deeply into God’s Love. 👩👦 *YCS June Camp 2025: The One Who Calls* The Young Christians Students Movement Singapore (YCS) invites you to YCS Camp 2025! Date: 18 – 21 Jun Time: 8am-6pm (Stay-in) Venue: Church of Divine Mercy, 19 Pasir Ris St 72, S518771 Aim: We hope that through the camp, our participants can explore what it means to be called by God, and how they may use their talents to respond to such a calling from God. For enquiries: - Basil 8847 4980 - Ignatius 8893 9116 To register: https://tinyurl.com/YCSJC2025 🙏 *Kickstart’25* Beginning your university journey this year? Come join us at Kickstart25*, a retreat with fellowship and formation for all incoming university freshmen (studying locally or overseas)! You can look forward to hearing the faith stories of other university students and learn more about the universities you are entering from the seniors who will be there to welcome you! The Lord desires much for you, young friend. Take a leap of faith to discover more! *This is a stay-in retreat Date & Time: 28 Jun 2025 (Sat), 10am to 29 Jun (Sun), 7pm Venue: Office for Young People, 2 Lor Low Koon, S536449 Cost: $21.80 (inclusive of 9% GST) Participant Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/Kickstart25P For enquiries, please contact Dennis via email ([email protected]) or Telegram (@jeremiahlo). 🙏 *A Spring Day For Our Dis-ease: Spirituality For Busy People* Date: 5 – 6 Jul (Sat – Sun) Venue: Lasalle House (East Coast Rd) Pls register at: https://tinyurl.com/AsdfodSfbp Hustle. Pause. Heed. Is this all there is to life? Maybe you’ve been running on autopilot—keeping up, pushing through—but something still feels... missing. What if the answer isn’t in doing more, but in slowing down? In a world obsessed with hustle and high efficiency, this weekend retreat offers a sacred pause. Through stillness, silence, and solitude, discover the peace that your heart longs for. And yes, if the title sounds familiar – It’s inspired by BTS. But you don’t need to be a fan to join! This retreat flows from a key Ignatian principle that God is present in all things – even in pop culture. With an open heart and a sincere desire to listen to God, come see what God is inviting you to. 🙏 *Renew, Reignite & Rediscover* Date: 11 – 14 Sept Venue: Cenacle Beach Retreat, Bintan Please register at https://tinyurl.com/RRaRcbrb A time of rest, self-discovery and spiritual growth. This retreat, guided by Sr. Kriz, RC and Fr. Jerome SJ, is designed to help participants deepen their relationship with the self, others and God. Through an arrangement of rest, simple leisure activities, prayer and reflection, we hope to provide a safe space for self-discovery, self-acceptance and emotional growth as we evaluate: Why do I do the things I do? Due to peak season (school holidays), we need to confirm registrations early for accommodation and ferry arrangements. 🙏 *The Diocesan Priesthood: Many Generations, One Call* Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We are grateful for your continued prayers and support throughout our formation. Please save the date _(22 to 24 Aug_) for our Vocation Retreat, open to all young men discerning or exploring the call to the priesthood. It will be a time of prayer and reflection to listen to God’s voice. We ask for your prayers for all who will attend. May the Lord bless you abundantly and guide us all in His service. With gratitude, The Seminarians 🦶 *At The Feet of Good Shepherd Retreat* Dates: - 1-2 Nov Time: 9am-5pm (Stay-in) Venue: Punggol Retreat Centre, 199, Punggol Seventeenth Ave Costs: $320/- (en-suite single room, meals and spiritual direction session included) Conducted by: Joseph Fernandez & Gloria Patri Ministries with a panel of trained Spiritual Directors Register at https://catholicleader.sg/at-the-feet-of-the-good-shepherd-fgs/ 👩🧑 *Choice Weekend: Uncover the richness and poverty of your relationships* For Young Adults single or dating age 18-40 Dates: - 18th – 20th Oct @ Punggol Retreat Centre Registration closes 2 weeks before each weekend. Contact Greg @ 91704011, or register at https://bit.ly/ChoiceSG25 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 *Focolare Mariapolis 2025: One Family in God* Date: 13-15 June Venue: Majodi, Johor Join us for three days of being One family in God, where we gather with joy with intergenerational activities, moments of reflection & sharing! Register here at https://tinyurl.com/FM2025ofig --------------------------- | *FAMILY LIFE & YOUTH* | 👦👩 *Sec 4/5 Outreach by OYP* Date: 16 Jun (Mon) Time: 2.30pm – 5.30pm Venue: Office For Young People, 2, Lorong Low Koon, S536449 - Prayer - Fellowship Pls register here: https://tinyurl.com/Sec45Outreach 💍 *2025 Marriage Preparation Course dates* 2025 dates: - 20 Jul -31 Aug - 5 Oct - 9 Nov This course, spanning over 6 half-day course sessions on weekends, is designed to help couples build strong foundations for a lasting, fulfilling marriage. Couples intending to celebrate their union in the Catholic Church are encouraged to attend MPC as early as possible before your wedding date. Register at https://mpcsingapore.com/registration/ --------------------------- | *FAITH FORMATION* | 📚 *CTIS 2nd Semester 2025: Certificate in Theology* Applications are now open! Forms are available at the CTIS office or go to https://www.ctis.sg to download a copy. Closing date: 14 June 2025. For enquiries, pls call 69028700. 📖 *Easter Reflection Booklet* Let us prepare our hearts this Easter for the newness of life in Christ Jesus. Available in English, Mandrin & Tamil. Slides version also available https://one.org.sg/resource/lent-to-easter-reflection-booklet-2025/ --------------------------- | *OTHER EVENTS* | 🍽️ *CJC Homecoming Dinner* Date: 31 May (Sat) Time: 6.15pm Come join us and celebrate 50 years of faith, friendship & fearless spirit! - Casual dining at the CJ50 Table Of Plenty - Alumni Performances - Retro night by DJ Aldrin - Register at https://tinyurl.com/CJC50Dinner 🖼️ *Ark Of The Covenant: Byzantine Icon Art Exhibition* By Theresa Tung, iconographer from Taiwan Dates: 1 – 31 May Venue: Carlo Catholic Services, 225B Queens St, S188552 All are Welcome! Invite your non-believer friends Jointly organized by Singapore Catholic ACAMS, Carlo Catholic Services, and the Diocese of Tainan Catholic Church Studium S. Pius X Press Ltd. Exhibition Opening Hours: - Monday to Saturday: 11 AM – 8 PM - Sunday and Public Holidays: 10 AM – 5 PM Admission is Free for the Exhibition. There will also be guided tours, talks in both Mandarin & English and a three-day ICON workshop. For more information, please visit https://tinyurl.com/byzicons 🥳 *Assisi Fun Day* Charity Carnival with than 100 stalls Assisi Hospice serves 3,200 patients each year, with 70% of them being means-tested at the lowest income tier and in need of financial support. The funds raised will help Assisi Hospice to continue their mission of providing compassionate, personalised and quality palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Please support them by purchasing the carnival coupons or making a donation at https://www.assisihospice.org.sg/assisifunday Carnival details: Date: 15 June 2025 Time: 10am to 4pm Venue: St Joseph’s Institution International School, Toa Payoh West Entrance, 19 Toa Payoh West, S318876 ✈️ *Mission to Pamplona* Bringing hope and healing to Pamplona, Philippines Organised by Gebirah, member organisation of CHARIS Dates: 4 – 8 June 2025 In November 2024, Typhoon Marce wrecked havoc in the region, leaving over 40,000 individuals displaced and their homes destroyed, leaving them desperate for help and hope. As we approach Lent, a time of reflection, sacrifice and service, we emulate Christ by bringing essential aid to those most in need, rebuild their schools, homes, bringing hope and some joy back into their lives. We end the mission with a pilgrimage of thanksgiving and presentation of petitions to the shrine of the centuries-old image of Our Lady of Piat that was visited by Pope Francis in 2023. Visit https://www.gebirah.org/pamplona for more details, donations & to register. 🍽️ *Catholic Foundation Dinner 2025* Date: 22 Oct (Wed) Time: - 5.30pm (Cocktails & FaithWorks Art Exhibition) - 7pm (Dinner Reception) Venue: The Fullerton Hotel Hosted by His Eminence Cardinal William Goh The dinner is fully sponsored. All proceeds from table sales and contributions will go towards building the Catholic Hub. To purchase a table or for more information, please visit https://catholicfoundation.sg/cfdinner