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
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