Events & Happenings
Confirmation Mass 2025
Our youths and young adults will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation from His Eminence William Cardinal Goh on Saturday 18 Oct at the 6pm mass. Please continue to pray for them as they take this important step in their faith journey. May their hearts be enkindled with the fire of the Holy Spirit!
As invited family and godparents will be present, there will be limited seats available in church. You may wish to consider attending Mass at our other timings during the weekend as congestion is expected at the 6pm mass. Do note that the 7.45pm Tamil Mass will be moved from the Main Church to St Clare Hall.
Care for Creation - Blessing of Pets
Let us give thanks to God for our furry, feathered (and slimy) creature-friends that bring us so much joy and companionship! In the spirit of St Francis, whose feast we celebrate on 4 October, St Mary’s will be holding our annual animal blessing.
Date: Sunday 5 October 2025
Time: 3pm - 4pm (Registration starts at 2.30pm)
Venue: Piazza (In case of wet weather, we will retreat to the sheltered areas of the piazza)
Bring your dog, cat, bird, frog, rabbit, or other beloved and treasured animal-friends for a prayer and blessing session by our Franciscan Friars! All are welcome!
Please register to help us with our logistics planning and to keep you updated, if necessary:
(Registration closes on 30 Sept)
For any enquires, please email darrel.stmary@catholic.org.sg.
Celebrating the 800 years of the Canticle & Transitus of St Francis
Join the Franciscan Family as we celebrate the 8th Centenary of the Canticle of Creatures. Experience the Transitus* celebration, enjoy a mini concert, and hear inspiring stories and sharings.
Date: Fri 3 Oct 2025
Time: 8pm to 9.30pm
Venue: Main Church, Church of St Mary of the Angels
No registration needed. All are welcome!
* Transitus of St Francis (3 Oct) - the passage of the St Francis from his earthly life to the glory of heaven.
Mass for the Sick and Elderly with Anointing
Organised by the Outreach Office
St Mary of the Angels invites the sick and elderly, together with their families, to a special Mass with Anointing on Thursday, 2 Oct 2025.
If you or a loved one would like to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at this Mass, please register your interest using the link below. Someone from our committee will be in touch with you.
Suppot St Mary's Aircon Replacement Project
Drop by the booths at the Piazza this weekend (20 & 21 Sep) after Mass to support our parish Aircon Replacement Project fundraising through these special collaborations:
☕ The Pilgrim’s Pour - Coffee of the Cross
The Pilgrim’s Pour will contribute 20% of their sales from now till end December.
Order here: https://take.app/thepilgrimspour
Learn more: thepilgrimspour.com
Sat 20 Sep: 4.30pm - 9pm
Sun 21 Sep: 8.30am - 3pm; 4.30pm - 8.30pm
🧸 Little Flock SG Catholic Gifts
For the month of September, Little Flock will donate 20% of every online sale at littleflock.sg. Their Catholic plushies & gifts are perfect for loved ones! (Delivery fee S$5 applies for orders below S$60.)
Sat 20 Sep: 4.30pm - 9pm
Sun 21 Sep: 8.30am - 3pm; 4.30pm - 8.30pm
🥮 Goodwood Park Mooncakes
Enjoy up to 25% off selected mooncake sets, with part of sales proceeds being contributed to the project.
👉 Collect pre-orders & make purchases at the Piazza this weekend
👉 Order online till 1 Oct with promo code CSMA25: goodwoodparkcsma.oddle.me
👉 Purchase at The Deli (Goodwood Park Hotel) & show the flyer to enjoy discount: bit.ly/smgp-mooncake
Sat 20 Sep: 4.30pm – 9pm
Sun 21 Sep: 8.30am – 3pm; 4.30pm - 7pm
🙏 Together, let’s build a more comfortable home for our parish family! Learn more about our aircon replacement project: stmary.sg/aircon
Suppot St Mary's Aircon Replacement Project
Drop by the booths at the Piazza this weekend (20 & 21 Sep) after Mass to support our parish Aircon Replacement Project fundraising through these special collaborations:
☕ The Pilgrim’s Pour - Coffee of the Cross
The Pilgrim’s Pour will contribute 20% of their sales from now till end December.
Order here: https://take.app/thepilgrimspour
Learn more: thepilgrimspour.com
Sat 20 Sep: 4.30pm - 9pm
Sun 21 Sep: 8.30am - 3pm; 4.30pm - 8.30pm
🧸 Little Flock SG Catholic Gifts
For the month of September, Little Flock will donate 20% of every online sale at littleflock.sg. Their Catholic plushies & gifts are perfect for loved ones! (Delivery fee S$5 applies for orders below S$60.)
Sat 20 Sep: 4.30pm - 9pm
Sun 21 Sep: 8.30am - 3pm; 4.30pm - 8.30pm
🥮 Goodwood Park Mooncakes
Enjoy up to 25% off selected mooncake sets, with part of sales proceeds being contributed to the project.
👉 Collect pre-orders & make purchases at the Piazza this weekend
👉 Order online till 1 Oct with promo code CSMA25: goodwoodparkcsma.oddle.me
👉 Purchase at The Deli (Goodwood Park Hotel) & show the flyer to enjoy discount: bit.ly/smgp-mooncake
Sat 20 Sep: 4.30pm – 9pm
Sun 21 Sep: 8.30am – 3pm; 4.30pm - 7pm
🙏 Together, let’s build a more comfortable home for our parish family! Learn more about our aircon replacement project: stmary.sg/aircon
A Theatrical Encounter with the Living Word (ACTS)
The Regional Biblical Commission of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei has dedicated July to be Bible Month.
For Bible Month in July, St Mary’s brings to you
The Word Performed. The Gospel Experienced.
Veteran Broadway actor Bruce Kuhn presents a one-man, word-for-word theatrical retelling of the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles. No costumes. No set. Just the raw, electrifying story of Jesus and the early Church — told as if you were there.
Gospel According to Luke
Fri 11 July 7:30pm
Acts of the Apostles
Sat 12 July 7:30pm
Venue: Church of St Mary of the Angels (Main Church L3)
Register for Free. Love Offerings welcome. Sign up today: https://forms.gle/1LPZkLJ46X4EB8kt6
For more information, visit stmary.sg/bible
A Theatrical Encounter with the Living Word (LUKE)
The Regional Biblical Commission of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei has dedicated July to be Bible Month.
For Bible Month in July, St Mary’s brings to you
The Word Performed. The Gospel Experienced.
Veteran Broadway actor Bruce Kuhn presents a one-man, word-for-word theatrical retelling of the Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles. No costumes. No set. Just the raw, electrifying story of Jesus and the early Church — told as if you were there.
Gospel According to Luke
Fri 11 July 7:30pm
Acts of the Apostles
Sat 12 July 7:30pm
Venue: Church of St Mary of the Angels (Main Church L3)
Register for Free. Love Offerings welcome. Sign up today: https://forms.gle/1LPZkLJ46X4EB8kt6
For more information, visit stmary.sg/bible
Blessing of Monstrance on Corpus Christi
Join us on Saturday 21st June at the 6pm Corpus Christi sunset Mass, where a new monstrance—commissioned for the Jubilee Year of Hope and the 8th Centenary of St Francis’ Canticle of the Creatures—will be unveiled and blessed. This is followed by benediction and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Our Pastoral care ministers will also be commissioned at this Mass.
Jubilee of Hope Photography Exhibition
Capturing Hope through the Lens of Faith: Jubilee of Hope Photography Exhibition
As part of St Mary’s Jubilee Year celebrations, the Luminaire Photography Ministry organised a talk and a series of photography workshops over the past months, followed by the main photography challenge in April calling for parishioners to submit photos capturing moments that they feel reflect hope and faith.
The results are out! We will be having an exhibition showcasing the winning entries as well as some other notable submissions on these dates at St Clare Hall:
Sat 21 Jun: 9.30am - 6pm
Sun 22 Jun: 8.30am - 6pm (Award Presentation at 12.30pm)
Do drop by and also remember to vote (in person) for your favourite photo which will win the People’s Choice Award for the most votes garnered. All are welcome!
Jubilee 2025: Celebrating Hope that Enables
Ever felt like no one understands you or that you are so tired with no way out?
Then, this evening is for YOU! Come hear the personal stories of 2 courageous individuals who struggled with crippling anxiety, grief and immense loss. Gain critical insights and tips from our panel of mental health, clinical and respite care experts specialising in disabilities including knowing when to seek professional help. What's more, learn what resources are available to you if help is needed.
Hope that Enables presents a collaboration with 6 organisations specialising in Mental Health, Special Needs and Disabilities. It's an invitation to come together as a caring and supportive community; to better understand the diverse needs and challenges of those with disabilities.
Date: Friday 30 May 2025
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Venus: Main Church of St Mary of the Angels
Join us for an informative evening! More info at stmary.sg/hopethatenables
Laudato Si' Mass
Organised by Caritas
Join us in thanksgiving and prayer as we celebrate the gift of creation and renew our call to care for our common home. All are welcome!
Date: Fri 30 May 2025
Time: 12.15pm
Venue: Main Church, St Mary of the Angels
Celebrant: Fr Glenn de Cruz
Reception: A simple lunch will be served after Mass at Gubbio (Level 1).
Note: Please bring your own plate, spoon, and reusable mugs/water bottles as disposable cutlery will not be provided.
Register by 25 May to save your seat: www.bit.ly/laudatosi2025
Lenten Penitential Service
These churches in the west district will be having Penitential Services (followed by confessions) on these dates:
Tue 1 Apr: Blessed Sacrament
Thu 3 Apr: St Mary of the Angels
Mon 7 Apr: Holy Cross
Wed 9 Apr: St Francis of Assisi
Thu 10 Apr: St Ignatius
All services will begin at 8pm.
(Note: There will be no confessions in the confessionals on 7 & 9 Apr as the priests will be at the other West District Penitential Services.)
For penitential service schedule of all other churches, please visit mycatholic.sg or use the MyCatholicSG app.
Mandarin Community Retreat: Through the Darkness
by St Mary’s Mandarin Community
Mandarin Community Retreat: Through the darkness
退省：穿越黑夜，走向复活的光明
St Mary’s Mandarin Community invites you to a community retreat to embark on a journey through the darkness, towards the light of resurrection: a journey of hope with Jesus.
让我们一起穿越黑夜，走向复活的光明，与耶稣同行的希望之旅。
Date: Sat, 8 Mar
Time: 9am to 2.30pm
Venue: St Clare Hall
Speaker: Mr Peter Tan
Note: The retreat is conducted in Mandarin.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/53dymkyx
School of Witness Outreach 2025 (West District)
Organised by Office of Young People (OYP)
Supported by Youth & Young Adults Office
The School of Witness is a 2 month live-in discipleship programme run by the Office for Young People. During these outreach sessions, programme participants share the Good News through prayer, preaching, and creativity! Come and see how Christ can transform your heart as the participants testify to Him — the Way, the Truth and the Life!
For the West district, participants will be doing outreach at St Mary’s”
Date : Saturday 1 Mar
Time: 10am to 1pm
Venue: St Clare Hall
Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/sow25-west
Come join us if you are interested or wish to learn more!
Talk: "Photographing Hope"
By William Chua, a multi award winning photographer and Fujifilm ambassador that has been recognised internationally for his works in weddings, portraits, travel and wildlife photography.
Date: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Time: 10am to 12pm
Venue: Rooms 1 to 3
Do register your interest so that we can furnish you with further details of the programme, or to share any latest updates and important information with you.
To register, scan the QR code or click the link at stmary.sg/capturinghope.
Landscape Photography Workshop
Jubilee 2025 at St Mary’s: Capturing Hope through the Lens of Faith
Organised by Luminaire Photography Ministry
As part of St Mary’s Jubilee celebrations, come join in this workshop to learn some practical tips and tricks and techniques to improve your photo-taking skills and level up for the main photo challenge!
Landscape Photography Workshop
Includes the opportunity for hands-on guidance from our experienced photographers!
Date: Friday, 21 February 2025
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Grounds of St Mary’s (Meet at the piazza)
Do register your interest so that we can furnish you with further details of the programme, or to share any latest updates and important information with you.
To register, scan the QR code or click the link at stmary.sg/capturinghope.
Parish Chinese New Year Dinner 2025
Join us for a night of vibrant colours, exciting performances and attractive prizes! Come join us for a celebration like no other!
Here are the details of the Chinese New Year Dinner:
Theme: NYONYA NITE
📆 Date: Saturday 8 February 2025
⏰ Time: 6.15pm to 9.45pm
🏮Venue: Pearl Garden Restaurant, Jurong SAFRA @ Boon Lay, 333 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 649848
👚 Attire: Traditional Peranakan attire, Batik or any CNY costume
Subscribe to our CNY Dinner WhatsApp channel to get the latest news and updates of the event.
Source & Summit #4
Organised by Youth & Young Adults Office
The year is ending so you KNOW what that means —— come celebrate our Saviour’s nativity together! Our almighty God does not want to love us from a distance: how are we loving Him in return? Grab a friend and sign up now!
Come one & all aged 16-35 and thirsting — join us in our fourth Source & Summit.
Date: Fri 27 Dec 2024
Time: 7pm to 9.30pm
Venue: St Clare Hall
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/sourcensummit
Advent Penitential Service
All services will begin at 8pm.
Fri 13 Dec - Blessed Sacrament Church
Mon 16 Dec - St Mary of the Angels*
Tue 17 Dec - St Francis of Assisi
Wed 18 Dec - Holy Cross
Thu 19 Dec - St Ignatius
* There will not be the usual confessions held in the confessionals following the 6.30pm Mass.
St Mary’s Christmas Village
7-8 & 14-15 December 2024
Saturday: 2pm - 8pm
Sunday: 8am - 3pm
Be at St Mary's during the two weekends (7-8 & 14-15 Dec) in December to shop and feast at our Christmas Village, happening at St Clare Hall and Gubbio! Pick up gifts and Christmas decor whilst supporting the many social & community enterprises at our village markets!
We are in the midst of updating details of the participating stalls and will provide more details on our Christmas Village page in the weeks ahead at: stmary.sg/christmasvillage
St Mary’s Christmas Village
7-8 & 14-15 December 2024
Saturday: 2pm - 8pm
Sunday: 8am - 3pm
Be at St Mary's during the two weekends (7-8 & 14-15 Dec) in December to shop and feast at our Christmas Village, happening at St Clare Hall and Gubbio! Pick up gifts and Christmas decor whilst supporting the many social & community enterprises at our village markets!
We are in the midst of updating details of the participating stalls and will provide more details on our Christmas Village page in the weeks ahead at: stmary.sg/christmasvillage