A New Year - a new beginning?

Hey people!

How was your Christmas? Stuffed yourself with food and presents? Leave yourself some stomach for New Year Parties!

As 2009 comes to a close, we are confronted with the new year 2010. A lot of my friends are making a lot of New Year Resolutions now "I'm going on a diet in 2010 so that I can fit myself into those pretty dresses." "I'm going to study everynight in preparations for my 'O' levels this year.".

It's good to make resolutions but the question is: Do we follow them through? For me, I've learnt that making resolutions and not sticking to them is one of the best way of killing your self-confidence. So what do I do? I don't make any resolutions at all, cause everyday is a new beginning, so why must we wait for a new year to make resolutions?

Updates

1) Fund Raising - We wanna say a BIG THANK YOU to all who have supported us in our fund raising! We managed to raise 3k of which 1.5k will be going to IJHCC and the other 1.5k going towards youth efforts 2010. THANK YOU!

2) LiG 2010. Bible sharing. Fellowship. Ministry.

3) Youth Exhibition 2010 coming up!

4) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of everyone in the parish. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) This week, we pray especially for a prosperous and blessed New Year!

As this is the last email for 2009, let me say a big thank you to all who have supported us in one way or another over the past 2 years. You rock!

Peace,

Joachim

A Blessed Christmas to You!

STAY AWAKE SO YOU MIGHT BE READY!

Are you ready for God to come into your hearts? After all the weeks of preparations, it's finally here. CHRISTMAS!!! Our youths have been doing fund-raising for IJHCC for the past few weeks and we would like to thank you for your generous support and kind donations. Not to bore you with a whole list of updates, we would just like to take this opportunity to invite you to our Christmas Pageant this 24 Dec @ 11pm in church. Do come and experience once again the magic of Christmas - where Christ was born for us.

Peace,

Joachim

Stay Awake so You might be Ready

Last week of fund raising for our Advent Program! If you are still hesitating about bidding for art pieces, hesitate no more! If you would want to donate cash donations, please call me @ 92394826.

Finally, on the 24th of Dec, be brought into the Nativity Scene - Singapore style by all our Youth Ministries in the Christmas pageant @ 11pm.

1) An Advent Young Artist Exposition: Art created by our youths for this joyous season in aid of fund raising. The art pieces will be on sale and on auction this last week. Come and support our young and talented artists!

2) An Advent Fund Raising: The Music Ministry are selling ice-cream floats and ice cream this Sunday! Look around for them to quench your thirst and heat!

3) Living in God (LiG). 2010

4) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of everyone in the parish. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) This week, we pray especially for the lost who are looking for God.

As the year draws to a close, there will be some upcoming changes in our structure and name. Stand by!

Peace,

Joachim

2nd Week of Sales

Stay Awake so You might be Ready

2 more weeks to Christmas and our fund-raising efforts are in full swing! Who are we raising funds for? We are raising funds for IJHCC, a charity home for children and disadvantaged youths. You had a taste of the Drama Ministry the previous weekend and the Young Artists Exposition last weekend. What's on for the upcoming weekends? Check it out below!

1) An Advent Session for the Parish: Footsteps of God - Jesus. What's the big deal about God being born to us? Discover with popular apologist, Steve Ray's video this Friday, 11 Dec 09, 8pm in the Parish Hall. Invite your friends along!

2) An Advent Young Artist Exposition: Art created by our youths for this joyous season in aid of fund raising. The art pieces will be on sale and on auction the next 2 weeks. Come and support our young and talented artists!

3) An Advent Fund Raising: The Media Ministry will be selling Christian themed t-shirts in aid of fund raising. Each shirt will be on sale for $15 and we are looking to sell all 300 pieces. Different designs for a different personality. Please spread the word and spread the donations:)

4) Living in God (LiG). 2010

5) School of Witness 2010 - Check out our blog! Interested? Get back to us!

6) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of everyone in the parish. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) This week, we pray especially for our relatives who are traveling abroad, that they may be safe and sound.

As the year draws to a close, there will be some upcoming changes in our structure and name. Please keep a lookout!

Peace,
Joachim

Upcoming Advent Week 3

Stay Awake so You might be Ready

The Sec 3s were in their Confirmation Camp in St Joseph's yesterday and Mass was celebrated for them by Friar Father Julian. One thing which he said during the homily struck me "We don't like to wait. We like everything to be fast fast."

As I reflected on this sentence, I realised that it is quite true. No one likes to wait, especially in Singapore. We don't like long queues in restaurants, that's why we have fast food. We don't like to wait for taxis in taxi stands, that's why we would rather stand by the roadside and wait for the cab. We don't like to wait to buy cinema tix, that's why we have a queue especially for credit card or internet bookings. We want to reap a harvest every few months, that's why we spur the growth on with growth fertilizers.

Today, in this fast modern world, we are constantly challenged to be in a spirit of waiting and to persevere in this waiting hope. We have to cling on to something, to persevere in this waiting hope and the only hope that we have is not in material wealth, but rather the love of God.

Are you waiting and persevering in this love of God?

1) An Advent Session for the Parish: Footprints of God - Mary. Ever wondered about the significance of Mary in our history? Why does the Catholic Church honor and respect her so much? Come and find out for yourself with this DVD screening by Steve Ray, a popular Bible scholar in the States. After the session, get ready to pop your long-awaited questions on Mary, to Sister Theresa (fsp)! Happening on 4 Dec, Friday, 8pm in the parish hall.

2) An Advent Movie Screening: Children of Men. In 2027, as humankind faces the likelihood of its own extinction, a disillusioned government agent agrees to help transport and protect a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea where her child's birth may help scientist to save the future of mankind. Happening on 5 Dec, Saturday, 8pm in the Youth Room. Admission by a pack of chips :)

3) An Advent Session for the Parish: Footprints of God - Jesus. What's the big deal about God being born to us? What's so great about Christmas? Come and find out for yourself with popular apologist, Steve Ray on 11 Dec 09, 8pm in the Parish Hall.

4) Altar Servers Camp - Our servers are organising an all-boys camp in Dec. It will be starting from 13 Dec to 16 Dec. Register outside the parish on 15 Nov and 22 Nov. There will be a parent's briefing on camp and collection of the consent forms on 22nd Nov. Venue will be at SFA. Cost: $20 per person

5) Living in God (LiG). 2010

6) School of Witness 2010 - Check out our blog! Interested? Get back to us!

7) Diocesan Vocation Camp - "St John Vianney: A Priest for All Men, A Man for All Priests" for our younger brothers ages between 14 to 17 year old. If you are interested in knowing how a priest is made, join them from Tuesday 1 December to Thursday 3 December. Time will be between 10am - 2pm. Venue will be at St Francis Xavier Major Seminary. Please register at seminariansonline@gmail.com.

8) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of everyone in the parish. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) This week, we pray for the sec 3 Confirmands who are having their Confirmation Mass this Sunday and give thanksgiving to God for the awesome camp they had experienced. May they continue to be fueled by the Spirit.

It was really heart-warming and terrific to see the Confirmands growing during this 3 days 2 nights camp. They reaffirmed their lives to God and grew in community together. If you are a Confirmand, I would just like reaffirm your active participation during this camp.

Don't ever forget your God-experience, because when all the whole world comes tumbling down on you, that's the only thing that will keep you sane.

Peace,

Joachim

Stay Awake so You might be Ready

Stay Awake so You might be Ready.

Before the Church declares that Advent is here, the secular world is already getting into the spirit of Christmas. Most of the Christmas decorations are already up in the city area and various heartland shopping malls. The decorations are breath-taking and people are buying presents,etc but there's always this question in my head: Do they understand the true meaning of Christmas? Not that I want to be all holy and molly but the question is, do they understand the significance of God coming into the world as man? I mean I'm not even sure about the answer to this question myself.

It's nice to say that God send His only Son to die for us but what does these words really mean to you? Are these words just mere words or do you really understand? Is it even about what the Disney cartoons are potraying? Sharing and love? Or is it more then that? Think about it. Today I wanna challange you to think about this: What is different about me from the rest of the billions who are celebrating Christmas?

1) An Advent Session for Young People - Prepare yourself for the opening of Advent with Sister Chris Yeo on 23rd Nov @ 8pm in the Youth Room! Sister Chris Yeo is a dynamic and engaging youth speaker sought highly after in the youth circles. So do come and join us for an engaging session with her! Highly recommended for ages 14 - 30.

2) An Advent Fund Raising: TheatreWorkz - Be delighted and spoilt for choice this weekend as TheatreWorkz promises to tease your tongue buds with gingerbread, muffins, cupcakes... 50% of the proceeds will go to Infant Jesus Home and Children's Centre (a Catholic organisation started by the Infant Jesus). 50% of the proceeds will go towards youth efforts for 2010. Additional information can be found on this website: http://www.ijhcc.org/index.htm. YUM YUM!

3) An Advent Session for the Parish: Footsteps of God - Mary. Ever wondered about the significance of Mary in our history? Why does the Catholic Church honor and respect her so much? Come and find out for yourself with this DVD screening by Steve Ray, a popular Bible scholar in the States. After the session, get ready to pop your long-awaited questions on Mary, to Sister Theresa (fsp)! Happening on 4 Dec, Friday, 8pm in the parish hall.

4) An Advent Movie Screening: Children of Men. In 2027, as humankind faces the likelihood of its own extinction, a disillusioned government agent agrees to help transport and protect a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea where her child's birth may help scientist to save the future of mankind. Happening on 5 Dec, Saturday, 8pm in the Youth Room.

5) Altar Servers Camp - Our servers are organising an all-boys camp in Dec. It will be starting from 13 Dec to 16 Dec. Register outside the parish on 15 Nov and 22 Nov. There will be a parent's briefing on camp and collection of the consent forms on 22nd Nov. Venue will be at SFA. Cost: $20 per person

6) Living in God (LiG). 2010

7) School of Witness 2010 - Check out our blog! Interested? Get back to us!

8) Diocesan Vocation Camp - "St John Vianney: A Priest for All Men, A Man for All Priests" for our younger brothers ages between 14 to 17 year old. If you are interested in knowing how a priest is made, join them from Tuesday 1 December to Thursday 3 December. Time will be between 10am - 2pm. Venue will be at St Francis Xavier Major Seminary. Please register at seminariansonline@gmail.com.

9) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of everyone in the parish. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) This week, we pray for both the sec 3 Confirmands who are having their Confirmation camp and the service team. The camp will be happening this weekend 27, 28 and 29 Nov.

Peace,

Joachim

Stay Awake so You might be Ready

Are you awake? Are you ready for the birth of Jesus?

As we approach Advent, the time of waiting, we are also stifled by doomsday prophets such as movies like 2012, which translates into telling us that we are practically waiting to die in the year 2012. Today, the world needs something definite to hold on to. It needs a clear cut between the gray areas; it needs someone to tell us that we are not waiting to die. It needs someone to tell us that we are not empty vessels that has no hope or love at all. It needs a champion. It needs Jesus, the Word made Flesh.

So Stay Awake and be not afraid. Stay Awake so You might be Ready for Jesus, in the upcoming Advent.

1) An Advent Session for Young People - Prepare yourself for the opening of Advent with Sister Chris Yeo on 23rd Nov @ 8pm in the Youth Room! Sister Chris Yeo is a dynamic and engaging youth speaker sought highly after in the youth circles. So do come and join us for an engaging session with her! Highly recommended for ages 14 - 30.

2) ) Altar Servers Camp - Our servers are organising an all-boys camp in Dec. It will be starting from 13 Dec to 16 Dec. Register outside the parish on 15 Nov and 22 Nov. There will be a parent's briefing on camp and collection of the consent forms on 22nd Nov. Venue will be at SFA. Cost: $20 per person

3) Living in God (LiG). 2010

4) School of Witness 2010 - Check out our blog! Interested? Get back to us!

5) Diocesan Vocation Camp - "St John Vianney: A Priest for All Men, A Man for All Priests" for our younger brothers ages between 14 to 17 year old. If you are interested in knowing how a priest is made, join them from Tuesday 1 December to Thursday 3 December. Time will be between 10am - 2pm. Venue will be at St Francis Xavier Major Seminary. Please register at seminariansonline@gmail.com.

6) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of everyone in the parish. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) This week, we pray for all the busy young people in the world, so they can spend time with God once in a while.

Peace,
Joachim

Your Friendly BLYM Weekly

Hey people!!

It has been one crazy week for me which I hope was not for you! After a tiring night while going home, I saw this quote sticker on a car windscreen "It's not other's opinion of you that affects your esteem. It's your own esteem that affects you." This message came at the right moment just as I was feeling put down by something negative that day. All emotions begins in the head. Don't allow what others say to put down your own esteem. Your esteem is dependent on how you feel about yourself. And don't worry, God still loves you no matter how lousy you feel.

"My grace is sufficient for you alone." - 2 Corinthians 12:9

Updates

1) Altar Servers Camp - Our servers are organising an all-boys camp in Dec. It will be starting from 13 Dec to 16 Dec. Register outside the parish on 15 Nov and 22 Nov. There will be a parent's briefing on camp and collection of the consent forms on 22nd Nov. Venue will be at SFA. Cost: $20 per person

2) Advent is coming up! Check the list of exciting things that will be happening in our parish for the entire parish regardless of your age! - An advent program 09 by the youths for the Parish. Stay Awake so You might be Ready.

4) Living in God (LiG). 2010

5) School of Witness 2010 - Interested? Get back to us!

6) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of everyone in the parish. If you have any petitions, please send them back to sfa.youthteam@gmail.com and we will pray for you:) This week, we pray for those who are starting their 'A' levels.

Hooary to those who are completing your O's this week! Happy holidaying!

Peace,
Joachim

Your Friendly BLYM Weekly

Hey people,

Peace be with you! Did you guys receive any SMSes about the tabernacle and crucifix stolen from St Vincent de Paul parish? It has been proven to be a joke. But imagine the horror it must have brought to so many people! The power of media! Within the span of one day, hundreds if not, thousands must have received the msg. And today, in the media, they are saying that the world will come to an end in 2012. If we have no tv or handphones in this modern age, I'm pretty sure I'm going to breeze through 2012, not fearing that I will just drop dead anytime on the streets...

1) Altar Servers Camp - Our servers are organising an all-boys camp in Dec. More details coming up in the next issue.

2) Chill out with Father Timothy - If you are 18 and above and is still VERY INTERESTED in this, you can contact me @ 92394826 as I've an extra tix... It's happening on 19 Nov, at the Love the World Soul Rock Bristo & Bar @ Singapore Flyer. 7.30pm to 10pm.

3) Advent is coming up! Check out the side-bar! Stay Awake so You might be Ready.
- An advent program by the youths for the Parish.

4) Living in God (LiG). 2010

5) School of Witness 2010 - Interested? Get back to us!

6) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of everyone in the parish. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) This week, we pray for those doomsday prophets that they will turn back to God and stop trying to predict the end of the world.

"But as for that day and hour, nobody knows it, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, no one but the Father alone." - Matthew 24: 36.

Lastly, for those holidaying now, enjoy! To those who are having 'O's, hang in there! Last week of 'O's! For those starting 'A's next week, just do your best!

Peace,
Joachim

Your BLYM Weekly

Hey people,

Peace to you! Wondering why is the update late? Well, I was super busy at work yesterday and haven't got a chance to do touch my precious computer... Yup, that's a day in the life of a young adult... Think about no use of computers or internet! Aiyo... Anyway, enough of my complaints. On to the updates! Oh ya, 1 more thing. Good luck to those starting 'O's! God bless.

1) Living in God (LiG). 2010.

2) Advent Theme: Stay Awake so You Might be Ready. Session. Movie screening. Footprints of God. Charity and Ministry fund raising.

3) School of Witness 2010 - It's back and it's bigger then before! Check the attachments for more details. Interested? Get back to us!

3) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of the parish, the youths, young adults and any personal intentions. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) We pray especially for the victims in disaster-hit areas such as Philipines and Indonesia.

4) WYD 11 - Preparations are starting to take place in Spain!

Peace,
Joachim

Our BLYM Weekly Updates

Hey guys!

It always amazes me to see youths staying behind in church for meetings after Sundays during exam periods to prepare for activities or events that are coming up. It amazes me even more when I see them coming back on Saturdays afternoons. BUT what amazes me the most are some parents.

Some parents will tell their kids not to go Mass or even forbid them to join in any activities. It always puzzles me to see kids and parents not coming to Mass or even to church at all during exam periods. You mean the parents are having exams too? Just an afterthought...

1) Tour of St Vianney - St Vianney's coming to SFA this week and with a host of activities lined up, it's looking exciting! BLYM will be taking a forward stance by engaging ourselves in Silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on today, Monday, between 7pm - 8pm. Come, join us in spending some quiet time with Jesus admist your busy work schedule and tiring exams.

2) School of Witness 2010 - It's back and it's bigger then before! Check the sidebar for more details. Interested? Get back to us!

3) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of the parish, the youths, young adults and any personal intentions. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) We pray especially for the victims in disaster-hit areas such as Philipines and Indonesia.

4) WYD 11 - Preparations are starting to take place in Spain!

Peace,

Joachim

Your BLYM Weekly

Hey guys!

You might be wondering why there're not much activities or programs from us lately? Well, that's because we are all planning for something major for Advent! Yup, each and every ministry will be involved in fund raising efforts for a charity and for the ministries' funds next year. Also, with the planning of next year's schedule, it looks set to be a bombastic year for God and you!

1) Tour of St Vianney - St Vianney's coming to SFA this week and with a host of activities lined up, it's looking exciting! BLYM will be taking a forward stance by engaging ourselves in Silent Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on 19 Oct, Monday, between 7pm - 8pm. Come, join us in spending some quiet time with Jesus admist your busy work schedule and tiring exams.

2) School of Witness 2010 - It's back and it's bigger then before! Check the attachments for more details. Interested? Get back to us!

3) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of the parish, the youths, young adults and any personal intentions. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:) This week, we pray especially for the victims in disaster-hit areas such as Philipines and Indonesia.

For those in the midst of exams, take care of yourselves while studying hard for the exams!

Peace,
Joachim

Your BLYM Weekly

Hey people!

Phew! We had just finished a grand day yesterday - the Feast of our patron saint, St Francis of Assisi! Were you there yesterday to experience the fun and the community (+heat)? It's certainly something different this time with a platform for performances and a drama skit by youths and different communities. Who knows? The youths might just be organising the next Feastday:)

1) School of Witness 2010 - It's back and it's bigger then before! Check the side post for more details. Interested? Get back to us!

2) St John Vianney - The Patron Saint of all priests is coming to SFA! Eh, nope. It's just the statue. But the parish does have an exciting program lined up. So keep a lookout for this weekend's bulletin!

3) Intercessories - Once every 2 weeks, a group of young adults and youths will come together to pray for the needs of the parish, the youths, young adults and any personal intentions. If you have any petitions, please send them back to our email and we will pray for you:)

Peace,
Joachim

Your BLYM Weekly

Hey guys,

Next week is our SFA Food and Fun Fair! Our Drama and Music Ministries will be coming forward to share their talents. Be sure to catch the Drama Ministry in Drama and the Music Ministry in Music during the fair itself. Drama Ministry will be acting a short skit in the basement and the Music Ministry will be singing their hearts out to celebrate this beautiful Feastday. The Media Ministry will be supporting the stage performances in terms of audio control. See ya at the fair! pS: Have you bought your tix?

1) Any petitions and intercessions are welcome for the Intercessory Warriors to pray for :)

Any upcoming details on any youth activities? Let us know and we publish it in this weekly update!

Peace,

Joachim

Your BLYM Weekly

Hey, dears of God!

The week of our feast day is getting closer. Did you notice the huge banner by the church's entrance and the posters? I'm proud to say that those are done by one our youths, Joseph! So if you are looking for some place to display your media talents, you can approach Terence @ 96656032.

1) Intercessory - Every fortnight, a group of youths and young adults come together to pray for the petitions of the ministry, the parish and the young people. If you do have any intercessions, please send them to this email and we will pray for you.

2) CHill Out with Fr.Timothy Radcliffe O.PThursday, 19 Nov 09, 7.30pm - 10.00pmat Love The World Soul Rock Bistro & Bar, Singapore Flyerfor young adults (18 and above)Light dinner & soft drink will be providedREGISTRATION IS COMPULSORY
For those who do not know this guy, he is a Dominican Friar. He was a Master of the Dominican Order from 1992-2001 and was awarded with Michael Ramsey Prize in 2007 for his book "What Is The Point Of Being A Christian?" Light-hearted, easy to read and deeply reflective.http://www.michaelramseyprize.org.uk/winner_2007.php

God bless,
Joachim

Your BLYM Weekly

Hey ppl!

How did you spend your holidays last week? Last Saturday, the whole of the West District Sec 2s or Sec 1s gathered in our church for the West District Exam Mass. The youths had fun knowing each other in community games before having P&W and a testimony by a young adult on her exams. Following the testimony, Father Gerardus from BSC celebrated Mass and gave a brilliant homily about a matchstick discovering the source of light within itself. Have you discovered your light?

1) SFADotCom - Have you taken your copy?

2) Zoo, Zoo! - To concide with the Feast Day of St Francis - a great lover of nature, the Media Ministry is organising a photography trip to the Singapore Zoo on the 19th September from 10am to 6pm. Last call for registration! Call Terence @ 96656032 to register.

3) Tuition class - Going on as usual on Sunday afternoons for primary and secondary school curriculum. If you are interested to teach or to learn, please call Joachim @ 92394826.

4) Intercessory - Every fortnight, a group of youths and young adults come together to pray for the petitions of the ministry, the parish and the young people. If you do have any intercessions, please send them to this email and we will pray for you.

5) CHill Out with Fr.Timothy Radcliffe O.P

Thursday, 19 Nov 09, 7.30pm - 10.00pmat Love The World Soul Rock Bistro & Bar, Singapore Flyerfor young adults (18 and above)Light dinner & soft drink will be provided. REGISTRATION IS COMPULSORY.

For those who do not know this guy, he is a Dominican Friar. He was a Master of the Dominican Order from 1992-2001 and was awarded with Michael Ramsey Prize in 2007 for his book "What Is The Point Of Being A Christian?" Light-hearted, easy to read and deeply reflective. http://www.michaelramseyprize.org.uk/winner_2007.php

Seats are limited and we have 7 allocated for our parish. Please email or call Joachim @ 92394826 to book your seats within this next two days, 15 and 16 Sept. The response is overwhelming!! We are left with only 2 seats!

Peace,

Joachim

Our BLYM Weekly Updates

Hey people,

Having a good rest at home during your first day of holidays or busy preparing for your exams in 2 or 3 weeks time? Whatever is the case, we welcome you to join us in our West District Exam Mass this Saturday, 12 Sept at 3.30pm! Join with youths from St Mary's, St Ignatius, Blessed Sacrament and Holy Cross as they come together to celebrate the love of God through the Mass! Exam blessings after Mass.

1) Zoo, Zoo! To concide with the Feast Day of St Francis - a great lover of nature, the Media Ministry is organising a photography trip to the Singapore Zooon the 19th September from 10am to 6pm. Registration at the main entrance of the Church @ $18 for adults and $9 for kids (below 12). Tranport provided if more then 20 participants.

2) SFADotCom - Have you taken your copy?

3) Tuition class - Going on as usual on Sunday afternoons for primary and secondary school curriculum. If you are interested to teach or to learn, please call Joachim @ 92394826.

4) Intercessory - Every fortnight, a group of youths and young adults come together to pray for the petitions of the ministry, the parish and the young people. If you do have any intercessions, please send them to this email and we will pray for you.


5) Weekend Away with His Vineyard - A faith community based in Blessed Sacrament Church that caters to the spiritual needs of young adults between the ages of 21 to 39, focusing on strengthening our relationship with Jesus within our Christian community and our parish. By building a sense of community, we hope to bring Jesus into our lives despite our hectic lifestyles. They will be having their next Weekend Experience from the evening of Friday 11 Sept to Sunday 13 Sept. This will be a stay-out Weekend. Call Damien @ 97307795 to register.

Oh ya, the Sec 2 camp was terrific! It was the first time where our very own Music Ministry led the P & W sessions and the Media Ministry helped in the media productions! The kids response was enthu and we pray that the Sec 2s will continue to be blessed by God.

peace,
Joachim

The BLYM Weekly

Hey guys!

What an exciting West District Rally last Saturday! The sec 3 youths were so full of energy and was one of the craziest and funniest batch during the Rally at St Ignatius! I applaud and salute them for making me feel youthful too (ok, I know I'm 26 la). Looking forward to them being transformed by the living Spirit during their Confirmation camp in Nov! Sec 2 camp this weekend! Pray for us all!!

1) SFADotCom - Have you taken your copy?

2) Zoo, Zoo! - To concide with the Feast Day of St Francis - a great lover of nature, the Media Ministry is organising a photography trip to the Singapore Zoo on the 19th September from 10am to 6pm. Registration at the main entrance of the Church @ $18 for adults and $9 for kids (below 12). Tranport provided if more then 20 participants:)

3) Tuition class - Going on as usual on Sunday afternoons for primary and secondary school curriculum. If you are interested to teach or to learn, please call Joachim @ 92394826.

4) Intercessory - Every fortnight, a group of youths and young adults come together to pray for the petitions of the ministry, the parish and the young people. If you do have any intercessions, please send them to this email and we will pray for you.

5) West District Exam Rally - 12 Sept. St Francis of Assisi. 3.30pm Mass and exam blessings.

6) Weekend Away with His Vineyard - A faith community based in Blessed Sacrament Church that caters to the spiritual needs of young adults between the ages of 21 to 39, focusing on strengthening our relationship with Jesus within our Christian community and our parish. By building a sense of community, we hope to bring Jesus into our lives despite our hectic lifestyles.

They will be having their next Weekend Experience from the evening of Friday 11 Sept to Sunday 13 Sept. This will be a stay-out Weekend. Call Damien @ 97307795 to register.

Peace,
Joachim

The BLYM Weekly

Hey people,

This week is the big week for our sec 3 Confirmants! This Saturday, they will be celebrating one God with the rest of the West District Parishes in St Ignatius Church. Also, if you haven't check out the Catholic News yesterday, our youths were on the news with two articles - Youth at the Helm and Young Artist Paints for the Greater Glory of God. Something to be proud of in our parish!

If any of you guys know Alvin Ong, the young artist, could you guys direct him to us? We would like to have a short chat with him about his fantastic painting!

1) Newsletter - Our SFAdotComm parish newsletter is coming up at end of this month, August! Keep a look out!

2) Tuition class - Going on as usual on Sunday afternoons for primary and secondary school curriculum. If you are interested to teach or to learn, please call Joachim @ 92394826.

3) Intercessory - Every fortnight, a group of youths and young adults come together to pray for the petitions of the ministry, the parish and the young people. If you do have any intercessions, please send them to this email and we will pray for you.

4) West District Exam Rally - 12 Sept. St Francis of Assisi. 1.30pm - 3.30pm, followed by Mass for exam blessings.

5) Weekend Away with His Vineyard - A faith community based in Blessed Sacrament Church that caters to the spiritual needs of young adults between the ages of 21 to 39, focusing on strengthening our relationship with Jesus within our Christian community and our parish. By building a sense of community, we hope to bring Jesus into our lives despite our hectic lifestyles.

They will be having their next Weekend Experience from the evening of Friday 11 Sept to Sunday 13 Sept. This will be a stay-out Weekend. For further information and the application form, please collect a brochure from members of "His Vineyard" outside the church this weekend.

Peace,
Joachim

Our BLYM Weekly Updates

Hey fellas,

It's gonna be a busy busy month for us here at BLYM and we request that you pray for us all! Next Saturday, 29 June, the Sec 3s will be having their West District Youth Rally at St Ignatius Church where they will meet their counterparts from the other West parishes. The week after will see us at the Sec 2 camp in which we will be co-facilitating. So pray for these kids and our team who are ministering to them!

1) Our SFAdotComm parish newsletter is coming up at end of this month, August! Keep a look out!

2) Tuition class - Going on as usual on Sunday afternoons for primary and secondary school curriculum. If you are interested to teach or to learn, please call Joachim @ 92394826.

3) Intercessory - Every fortnight, a group of youths and young adults come together to pray for the petitions of the ministry, the parish and the young people. If you do have any intercessions, please send them to this email and we will pray for you.

4) West District Exam Rally - 12 Sept. St Francis of Assisi. 1.30pm - 3.30pm followed by Mass for exam blessings.

5) Weekend Away with His Vineyard - A faith community based in Blessed Sacrament Church that caters to the spiritual needs of young adults between the ages of 21 to 39, focusing on strengthening our relationship with Jesus within our Christian community and our parish. By building a sense of community, we hope to bring Jesus into our lives despite our hectic lifestyles.
They will be having their next Weekend Experience from the evening of Friday 11 Sept to Sunday 13 Sept. This will be a stay-out Weekend. For further information and the application form, please collect a brochure from members of "His Vineyard" outside the church this weekend.

Peace,
Joachim

Our Weekly Updates for this Week

Hey fellas,

A Happy National Day to all! How had you spent your long weekend? The Wireless Communication workshop happened today and a good number of youth workers and parents joined us. It was an enjoyable, humourous and practical workshop conducted by Marion. Looking forward to the next parenting workshop by BLYM!

1) Our SFAdotComm parish newsletter is coming up at end of this month, August! Keep a look out!

2) Tuition class - Going on as usual on Sunday afternoons for primary and secondary school curriculum. If you are interested to teach or to learn, please call Joachim @ 92394826.

3) Intercessory - Every fortnight, a group of youths and young adults come together to pray for the petitions of the ministry, the parish and the young people. If you do have any intercessions, please send them to this email and we will pray for you.

4) Conversations with Sis Chris Yeo - Young adults looking for God's direction in your life? Can't find God or see how He's leading you? Enter 8 sessions with Sister Chris Yeo in St Mary of the Angels Church. Starting every Saturday, 3pm - 5pm, followed by Sunset Mass @ 5.30pm. A love token of $10 will be collected. Sounds interesting? Call Michael @ 94765852 to register by end of this week!

5) Weekend Away with His Vineyard - A faith community based in Blessed Sacrament Church that caters to the spiritual needs of young adults between the ages of 21 to 39, focusing on strengthening our relationship with Jesus within our Christian community and our parish. By building a sense of community, we hope to bring Jesus into our lives despite our hectic lifestyles.

They will be having their next Weekend Experience from the evening of Friday 11 Sept to Sunday 13 Sept. This will be a stay-out Weekend. For further information and the application form, please collect a brochure from members of "His Vineyard" outside the church this weekend.

Peace,

Joachim