Announcements 11th – 12th May 2012, 6th Sunday of Easter

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Group 3 servers will be serving the Novena service on Sat, 19^th May.

b.     Special events roster for May has been published.

2.     Archbishop’s Cup

a.      All servers are to retrieve their baptismal certificates from the blue file beside the sink immediately after they have served their weekend mass if they have not done so.  Group Leaders to ensure.  The Society will not be liable for any loss or damage to unclaimed certificates.

3.     Facilitators Day of Recollection

a.     All Facilitators to note that there will be a Day of Recollection conducted by Bro. Alphonsus Raj from THIS Fri, 18 May, 8pm to Sat, 19 May, 7pm.  Besides the current Facilitators, the following servers will be required to attend as well.

                                               i.     Geoffrey Tan

                                             ii.     Reuben Theseira

                                            iii.     Joel Leong

                                            iv.     Ethan Galistan

                                              v.     Timothy Wong

b.     Those who are unable to attend are to inform Raphael Ng immediately as food will be catered for this retreat.

4.     Request for prayers

a.     Shawn Wong is currently in the School of Mission in New Zealand and his batch will be embarking on an outreach project from 11 to 29 Jun.  Please pray for them and for those they will be reaching out to.

Announcements 4th – 5th May 2012, 5th Sunday of Easter

1.     Facilitators Day of Recollection

a.     All Facilitators to note that there will be a Day of Recollection conducted by Bro. Alphonsus Raj from Fri, 18 May, 8pm to Sat, 19 May, 7pm.  Besides the current Facilitators, the following servers will be required to attend as well.

                                               i.     Geoffrey Tan

                                             ii.     Reuben Theseira

                                            iii.     Joel Leong

                                            iv.     Ethan Galistan

                                              v.     Timothy Wong

b.     Those who are unable to attend are to inform Raphael Ng immediately as food will be catered for this retreat.

2.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Group 2 servers will be serving the Novena service on Sat, 12^th May.

b.     Special events roster for May has been published.

3.     Archbishop’s Cup

a.     The following servers are to retrieve their baptismal certificates from the blue file beside the sink immediately after they have served their weekend mass.  Group Leaders to ensure.

                                               i.     Ashwin Vijayan

                                             ii.     Bryan Khoo

                                            iii.     David de Souza

                                            iv.     Dennis Wee

                                              v.     Emmanuel Er

                                            vi.     Gabriel Yong

                                           vii.     Joshua de Souza

                                         viii.     Joshua Tan YC

                                            ix.     Justin Quah

                                              x.     Justin Yeo

                                            xi.     Matthew Kwan

                                           xii.     Randall Paul

                                         xiii.     Thaniel Subash

Announcements 4th – 5th May 2012, 5th Sunday of Easter

1. Facilitators Day of Recollection a. All Facilitators to note that there will be a Day of Recollection conducted by Bro. Alphonsus Raj from Fri, 18 May, 8pm to Sat, 19 May, 7pm. Besides the current Facilitators, the following servers will be required to attend as well. i. Geoffrey Tan ii. Reuben Theseira iii. Joel Leong iv. Ethan Galistan v. Timothy Wong b. Those who are unable to attend are to inform Raphael Ng immediately as food will be catered for this retreat. 2. Administration (Rosters and Special Events) a. Group 2 servers will be serving the Novena service on Sat, 12th May. b. Special events roster for May has been published. 3. Archbishop’s Cup a. The following servers are to retrieve their baptismal certificates from the blue file beside the sink immediately after they have served their weekend mass. Group Leaders to ensure. i. Ashwin Vijayan ii. Bryan Khoo iii. David de Souza iv. Dennis Wee v. Emmanuel Er vi. Gabriel Yong vii. Joshua de Souza viii. Joshua Tan YC ix. Justin Quah x. Justin Yeo xi. Matthew Kwan xii. Randall Paul xiii. Thaniel Subash

Announcements 28th – 29th April 2012, 4th Sunday of Easter

1. Facilitators Day of Recollection a. All Facilitators to note that there will be a Day of Recollection conducted by Bro. Alphonsus Raj from Fri, 18 May, 8pm to Sat, 19 May, 7pm. Besides the current Facilitators, the following servers will be required to attend as well. i. Geoffrey Tan ii. Reuben Theseira iii. Joel Leong iv. Ethan Galistan v. Timothy Wong b. Those who are unable to attend are to inform Raphael Ng immediately as food will be catered for this retreat. 2. Administration (Rosters and Special Events) a. Group 1 servers will be serving the Novena service on Sat, 5th May. b. Special events roster for May has been published. 3. Archbishop’s Cup a. The following servers are to retrieve their baptismal certificates from the blue file beside the sink immediately after they have served their weekend mass. Group Leaders to ensure. (Available only after 9am mass on Sun, 29 Apr) i. Ashwin Vijayan ii. Bryan Khoo iii. David de Souza iv. Dennis Wee v. Emmanuel Er vi. Gabriel Yong vii. Joshua de Souza viii. Joshua Tan YC ix. Justin Quah x. Justin Yeo xi. Matthew Kwan xii. Randall Paul xiii. Thaniel Subash 4. Parish Retreat 2012 a. The following servers are registered for the Parish Retreat. Please submit $5 to Raphael Ng as soon as possible. b. There would be transport provided to CAYC from Church. The bus would leave SFX at 7pm sharp on Friday 4th May 12 and 8am on Sat, 5th May. Benedict Jacob Jeremy Soh Jeremy Wong Jonathan Pong Julian Lee Luke Yeo Michael Yeo Nicholas Lim Raphael Ng Raphael Theseira Reuben Theseira

Announcements 31st March – 1st April 2012, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

1. Altar Server’s Retreat 2012
a. The Altar Server’s Retreat will be held from Tue, 19th Jun to Fri, 22th Jun in SFX Church. Please schedule your holidays and activities outside these dates if possible.

2. Administration (Rosters and Special Events)
a. Holy Week Rosters have been published. Check through ALL of them, including the training dates.
b. (HIGH IMPORTANCE)- The Good Friday Service initially scheduled for 12pm has been changed to 1130am.
c. All servers will be required to update their current school on the record sheet next to the sink. Group Leaders to ensure that this is done before the servers leave the sacristy after mass.
d. There are no weekday masses beginning this Thursday morning, 5th March until Easter Vigil has passed on 7th Mar. Servers are to fulfil their weekday requirements before that.
e. There is no novena service on Holy Saturday, 7th Mar. Group 3 servers will be serving the Novena service the following Saturday on 14th Mar.
f. Special events roster for April has been published.

3. Training
a. Good Friday training will be held this Sun, 1st Apr at 3 different time slots. (ICs: Joshua Wong, Raphael Ng, Ethan Galistan)
i. 9am servers- 1pm to 215pm
ii. 1130am servers- 215pm to 330pm
iii. 3pm servers- 330pm to 430pm

Christ the King

To all groups leaders, pls inform your group members that next weekend the 19th and 20th its the feast of Christ The King and all members are required to bring cape and sash. There will be incensing and the liturgical colour is gold.(for sacristians)

Announcements 15th – 16th October, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Rosters
a. Group 3 is serving Novena this Saturday, 22nd October.
b. Special Events Roster for October has been published. Please check if you are scheduled.
c. There are changes to the Confirmation Mass Roster as a number of servers had siblings who were being confirmed but were left out by mistake. If you have siblings who are being confirmed in SFX in November and your names are not on the roster, you may request to be included by contacting Raphael Ng.

2. Intentions
a. Please pray for Dominic Lim’s grandmother who has passed away. All Mass groups are to offer up 1 decade of the Rosary for the repose of her soul.

3. Mass and Wake Prayers
a. Details of Funeral Mass are as follows:
i. Day/Date: Monday, 17th October 2011
ii. Time: 3.00pm
iii. Report to Sacristy by latest 2.30pm
iv. All Servers are strongly encouraged to serve as a sign of support to our brother server, Dominic Lim.

b. Details of Wake and Prayers
i. Day/Date: Friday,14th October to Sun, 17th October 2011
ii. Time of prayers at wake: 8pm (Led by Servers) 9pm (Led by St Pio)
iii. Address: 67 Medway Drive

Special Events mass roster

Special Events Mass Roster

Announcements 10th – 11th September, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Canteen Issues

a. Canteen Roster is out. Please check for your respective reporting time, venue and Server in-charge. Changes and exemptions are strictly to be approved by Exco members only.

b. Your reporting time should not clash with your weekend Mass and Catechism class time. If it does, please approach any ex co member for amendments to be made.

c. There is no exemption from Catechism classes.

d. Wear the Servers’ shirt. (No shorts allowed)

e. All Servers are required to pay for food. No free food allowed. Those who help themselves will be severely dealt with.

f. All food contributions to be delivered by 7am to the Canteen.

g. Cash Submission

i. The following members are to drop their cash contributions for canteen into the transparent box immediately. Please indicate name and amount.

1. Isaac Berchmans - $10
2. Timothy Yeap - $10
3. Michael Yeo - $20
4. Carlos Limpo - $30
5. Jonathan Pong - $30
6. Benedict Jacob - $50
7. Jeremy Soh - $50
8. Joshua Wee - $50


2. Training
a. No torches will be carried for offertory procession with immediate effect as this practice is liturgically incorrect. However, the procession will still be led by 2 servers.

3. Rosters
a. Group 3 is serving Novena this Saturday, 17th September.
b. Special Events Roster for September is up. Please check if you are scheduled.

4. New Servers
a. New Servers are to begin serving their 1 weekday and 1 weekend Mass immediately after Investiture.
b. New Servers are only required to begin serving their weekend Mass from the weekend of 17/18 September.
c. There will be special events (weddings, funerals) training for New Servers on Sun, 18 and 25 September and Sunday 2 October at 2pm.
d. New Servers will serve their weekend Mass in accordance to the weekend Mass groups they have been assigned to.
e. If you require a change of weekend Mass for a particular weekend, remember to inform the group leaders of the affected Mass groups.
f. If unable to serve Mass at all during the entire week or weekend, please submit the letter of excuse.

Announcements 3rd – 4th September, 23nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Investiture Issues (High Importance)
a. The following members are to submit their investiture prize contributions to any Exco Member latest when they serve their weekday mass this week.
i. Phillip Bogaars
ii. Ashwin Mark
iii. Gerald Tan
iv. Jacob Ang
v. Sean Chan
b. The investiture of new altar servers takes place next Sun, 11 Sep 11 during the 11am mass. Lunch will be held in the canteen from 1pm to 3pm.
i. All servers are to assemble in the basement chapel by 9am sharp, with cassock, cape and cincture. Server’s shirt to be worn.
ii. New servers are to be in their short sleeved white shirt, black pants, belt and black shoes.
iii. All servers are exempted from catechism classes on 11 Sep 11.
iv. Not all Group 3 servers will serve the 9am mass. Only the following 9 servers will serve and report to the basement chapel after serving their 9am mass.
1. Timothy Loi
2. Benedict Jacob
3. Benedict Koh
4. Emanuel Lee
5. Carlos Limpo
6. Matthew Tan
7. Niel Casio
8. Nicholas Rankine
9. Timothy Wong
v. All servers will be required to serve their default weekend mass, except those in Group 4, Investiture Mass team and Group 3 servers not in the 9 mentioned above.
vi. Those unable to serve their investiture mass will be required to fill in a letter of excuse and have it approved.
c. Servers who wish to come up with any 5 minute performance during investiture lunch, please contact Raphael Ng by Sunday, 4th Sep 11.


3. Administration
a. Servers on school holiday are required to serve 2 weekday masses (1 morning and 1 evening) this week.
b. Those going for overseas trips/school camps or have other reasons that prevent them from serving 2 weekday masses are reminded to submit a letter of excuse.

4. Training
a. Investiture training for Mass Team is on this Sunday, 4th September at 2pm. Please inform Raphael Theseira if you are unable to attend.

5. Rosters
a. Group 2 is serving Novena this Saturday, 10th September.
b. Special Events Roster for Sep is up. Please check if you are scheduled.

6. Petitions
a. Please pray for Jeremy Soh’s grandmother, who has fallen ill and is hospitalised.

7. Others
a. All group leaders to hand out the on invitation cards in the red basket to servers in their group. Those who have already responded to Raphael Ng on their attendance will not receive this card.

Announcements 20th – 21st August, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Form Submission
b. Despite reminders, a number of servers have not dropped their signed Canteen and Investiture consent forms into the transparent box.  If you have not done so, please submit the form immediately as this is affecting the planning of the investiture. Exco member for each mass group to ensure.
 
2. Rosters
a. Investiture Roster and training dates are out.  Kindly check if you are scheduled.
b. Special Events Roster for Aug is out.  Kindly check if you are scheduled.
c. Group 5 is serving Novena this Saturday, 27th August.
 

Announcements 6th – 7th August, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Form Submission
a. All servers are to take back a copy of the Canteen and Investiture consent form this weekend. Please submit them by latest Sunday, 14th Aug.

2. Rosters
a. Assumption Day is on Mon, 15th Aug. Mass times are at 6:30am, 6:30pm and 8:00pm. It is a day of obligation. Rosters are published on the noticeboard and blog. Please check and ensure attendance. Changes will only be approved by Joel Moosa or Raphael Ng.
b. Group 3 is serving Novena this Saturday, 13th August.

3. Training
a. All servers are to take an empty bowl ciborium from the credence table to the altar table during preparation for weekday evening masses with immediate effect.
b. Servers are to use the candle snuffers to extinguish the flames after all Masses. No blowing is allowed.

4. Petitions
a. Nicholas Lim has enlisted for National Service and Shawn Wong is on a month long attachment in Rome. Please keep them in your prayers.

Announcements 13th – 14th August, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Form Submission
a. All servers are urged to drop their signed Canteen and Investiture consent forms immediately into the transparent box. Please bear in mind the amount of inconvenience that the planning committee has to go through for every member that does not submit the form. Hence, your cooperation is very much appreciated. Exco member for each mass group to ensure.

2. Rosters
a. Assumption Day is on Mon, 15th Aug. Rosters are published on the noticeboard and blog.
i. Approved amendments have been made to the roster on the noticeboards. Should you wish to request for a change in mass time, please seek approval from Joel Moosa or Raphael Ng by Sun, 14th Aug.
ii. Servers who are unable to serve on Assumption Day are to fill in the letter of excuse.
iii. Servers who need a letter of exemption from school are to approach Jeremy Wong with their school name, principal name, class and index number by Sat, 12th Aug.
iv. Capes and sashes are required. Please be in the sacristy 30 minutes before mass.
b. Group 4 is serving Novena this Saturday, 20th August.
c. Special Events Roster for Aug is out. Kindly check if you are scheduled.

3. Training
a. All servers are to take an empty bowl ciborium from the credence table to the altar table during preparation for weekday evening masses with immediate effect.
b. Servers are to use the candle snuffers to extinguish the flames after all Masses. No blowing is allowed.

4. Sacristans
a. All sacristans are to ensure that they do not leave church keys unattended at all times.

5. Discipline
a. It has been reported that some servers are taking non consecrated hosts from the sacristy to burn out of mischief. All servers are expected to treat articles and vestments in the sacristy with respect. Offenders will be disciplined.

Investiture Consent Form

Hey all the following is the download link for both the investiture consent form and the new sharing groupings

Investiture Consent Form 2011

Sharing Grouping 2011

Retreat and Outreach video

Outreach Videos Photos 2011

Retreat Photo Videos 2011

Announcements 1st – 2nd June, Ascension Day

1. All servers are to take note that the Servers’ Retreat is from 21st to 23rd June. Please make sure that you can make it. Please take home a copy of the Retreat consent form and get it signed and returned by this Sunday, 5th of June 2011.

2. When setting up the Altar for Offertory, servers are to hold the wooden Sacramentary stand from the base.

3. Servers are to hand up the $50 for the Assisi Hospice Fun Fair tickets to either Shawn Wong or Raphael Ng. Put it into an envelope with your name written on it.

4. There is a change to serving mass. For all Masses, during the "I Confess...", servers are to only hit their chest ONCE at the words "My Fault". (Not three times at the words "My thoughts... my words... I have done.

5. Servers are to serve 2 weekday Masses during their June Holidays. 1 morning and 1 evening or 2 morning Masses.

6. Servers are reminded to submit the “letter of excuse” if they are unable to serve mass due to school camps or overseas trips.

7. Group 3 is serving Novena this Saturday, 4th June.

Note: Group Leaders will read out the names of the servers who have not handed in the Assisi Tickets Money and the Retreat Consent forms.

Acension Day Roster

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Announcements 21 – 22 May, 5th Sunday of Easter

1. All servers are to take note that the Servers’ Retreat is on 21st to 23rd June. Please make sure that you can make it. Please take home a copy of the Retreat consent form and get it signed and return by 22nd May, Sunday.

2. Servers are to hand up the $50 for the Assisi Hospice Fun Fair tickets to either Shawn Wong or Raphael Ng. Put it into an envelope with your name written on it.

3. There is a change to serving mass. For all Masses, during the "I Confess...", servers are to only hit their chest ONCE at the words "My Fault". (Not three times at the words "My thoughts... my words... I have done.

4. Servers involved in cassock exchange, are to change their cassocks by this weekend. Servers who have problems exchanging are to look for Bryan Khoo.

5. The following group scheduled for Flower Making this Sunday at 1pm:
a. St James, St Paul and St john

6. The following group scheduled for Flower Making this Sunday at 2.30pm:
a. St Joseph and St Luke
b. All are to wait outside the canteen.

7. Group 2 is serving Novena this Saturday, 28th May.

Announcements 14 – 15 May, 4th Sunday of Easter

1. All servers are to take note that the Servers’ Retreat is on 21st to 23rd June. Please make sure that you can make it. Please take home a copy of the Retreat consent form and get it signed and return by 29th May, Sunday.

2. There are complaints that servers have been misbehaving themselves during the ticket sales. All servers are reminded to be on their best behaviour as they are representatives of Christ, Assisi Hospice and our Society. Group leaders will read out the rules to follow when selling the Assisi tickets.

3. There is a change to serving mass. For all Masses, during the "I Confess...", servers are to only hit their chest ONCE at the words "My Fault". (Not three times at the words "My thoughts... my words... I have done.

4. Servers are to hand up the $50 for the Assisi Hospice Fun Fair tickets to either Shawn Wong or Raphael Ng. Put it into an envelope with your name written on it.

5. Servers involved in cassock exchange, are to change their cassocks by this weekend. Servers who have problems exchanging are to look for Bryan Khoo.

6. The ticket sales roster is up on the noticeboard. All servers are to not down their scheduled time slots. Changes including exemption will only be approved by Shawn Wong or Raphael Ng.

7. Group 1 is serving Novena this Saturday, 21st May.

Rules when selling Assisi tickets at churches

During the ticket sales:

a. Do not run around
b. Do not make unnecessary noise
c. Observe safety at all times (road safety)
d. Do not hound the parishioners to buy tickets 5-10 mins before Mass begins.
e. Respect the decisions of the Parishioners if they are unwilling to purchase tickets from you.
f. Be polite and grateful to the parishioners at all times even if they don’t buy from you.
g. Do not lose the money or tickets. Otherwise you will have to pay for the losses.
h. If you intend to purchase snacks or drinks from a vending machine, inform your facilitators before disappearing.
i. The parent volunteers will drive you to your doorstep after the ticket sales. No compromises will be entertained.
j. Only hold and sell tickets that were issued to you directly. You should not pass tickets to each other.

All Outreach Rosters

Hey all the following link is the most updated roster,please check that which HOSPICE ROSTER, FLOWER ROSTER ect, you are assign to. Thank you.

Complete Collection Of Outreach Rosters

Retreat Consent Forms

Retreat consent Form

Announcements 7 – 8 May, 3rd Sunday of Easter

1. All servers are to take not that the Servers’ Retreat is on 21st to 23rd June. Please make sure that you can make it.

2. The cassock exchange list is on the cupboard, please check if you are involved. Servers are to change their cassocks by this weekend. Servers who have problems exchanging are to look for Bryan Khoo.

3. The ticket sales roster is up on the noticeboard. All servers are to not down their scheduled time slots. Changes including exemption will only be approved by Shawn Wong or Raphael Ng.

4. The following groups will be involved in ticket sales on Saturday, 14th May. Please refer to the outreach roster for the assembly time and other details. Facilitators to remind and ensure.
a. St. Francis of Assisi
b. St John Vianney

5. The cross from now on will be kept in the sacristy during mass, so the Cross bearer will go straight into the sacristy after procession.

6. Servers are reminded to fulfil their weekday mass obligation, and serve 1 weekday mass a week. Servers are also reminded to mark their attendance.

7. Servers are reminded to fill up the “letter of excuse” if they are unable to serve mass due to school camps or overseas trips during the June holidays.

8. Group 5 are serving Novena this Saturday, 14th May.

Announcements 30 April – 1 May, Divine Mercy Sunday

1. Holy Water Distribution Roster is out on the cupboard, check if you are involved.

2. The ticket sales roster is up on the noticeboard. All servers are to not down their scheduled time slots. Changes including exemption will only be approved by Shawn Wong or Raphael Ng.

3. The following groups will be involved in ticket sales on Saturday, 7th May. Please refer to the outreach roster for the assembly time and other details. Facilitators to remind and ensure.
a. St. Joseph
b. St Jude
c. St Paul

4. The cross from now on will be kept in the sacristy during mass, so the Cross bearer will go straight into the sacristy after procession.

5. Servers are reminded to fulfil their weekday mass obligation, and serve 1 weekday mass a week. Servers are also reminded to mark their attendance.

6. Servers are reminded to fill up the “letter of excuse” if they are unable to serve mass due to school camps or overseas trips.

7. Group 4 are serving Novena this Saturday, 7th May.

Changes to serving of Mass

Here are the following immediate changes in procedure for Eucharistic Prayer:
• After "Pray bretheren... Amen", shortest to tallest servers will descend the steps and bow as usual. However, they will not split at anytime during the Eucharistic Prayer or Communion Rite.
• Additionally, as they descend the steps, the tallest server on "Readers" side will divert away and take the bells before joining the rest, before they bow toward the Altar.
• 1st bells: the tallest server on "Readers" side will pass the bells down to the server doing '1st bells'.
• 2nd bells: the server doing '1st bells' will pass the bells down to the server doing '2nd bells'.
• After 2nd bells, the servers will stand up, and ascend the steps as usual. Then, the server doing 2nd bells will pass the bells down to the tallest server on "Readers" side. The tallest server on “Readers” side will then receive Communion on the tongue before returning the bells to their original position.
• The only exception to using the new procedure is during Wedding Masses/Services, because of the presence of the Nuptial Blessing. In such cases, the servers will split after bowing, and return only after returning the 2nd Bells are rung and returned to their original position.
Reminders:
Servers do not need to bow to the priest after standing up from their kneeling position after communion.
Servers who been paired to do an assign task during mass are reminded to turn inwards. (E.g. Offertory torches, offertory thurifer/boat bearer.)
Servers have to bow towards the altar table when they need to leave their seat on the sanctuary.

Announcements 9 – 10 April, 5th Sunday of Lent

1. All Servers are to return the Outreach consent forms by next Sunday, 17th April 2011.

2. There is an Outreach Briefing for all Servers after every Mass this weekend. All Servers are required to stay back for 30 minutes. Venue: Flower room.

3. There is a Parent’s briefing this Sunday, 10th April regarding the Outreach Project. Venue: SFX Room, Time: 2pm to 3.30pm

4. All Servers are reminded to check their Holy Week rosters and to copy down training dates, reporting time and whether they have to bring Cape and Sash. (Holy Thursday, Silent Adoration, Good Friday and Easter Vigil)

5. Group 1 Servers not on the Easter Vigil Roster are to serve another Sunday Mass on Easter Sunday.

6. All Serves are to bring Cape and Sash next week as it is Palm Sunday.

7. The group serving Novena this Saturday, 16th April will be Group 2.

8. The group serving Stations of the Cross, 15th April will be Group 1.

Rosters for Holy Week

Silent Adoration

Good Friday Roster 2011

Easter Vigil Roster 2011

Holy Thursday Roster 2011

Powerpoint Slides for Outreach Program

Dear Servers and Parents, The following is the powerpoint slides for the Outreach program

Power Point Slides For Outreach

Consent Form for outreach program and Rosters

Dear Servers and Parents, The Consent Form for the outreach program can be downloaded from the following link:

Consent Form For Outreach Program

Roster For Outreach Program

Announcements 2 - 3 April, 4th Sunday of Lent

1. Here are the following immediate changes in procedure for Eucharistic Prayer:
• After "Pray bretheren... Amen", shortest to tallest servers will descend the steps and bow as usual. However, they will not split at anytime during the Eucharistic Prayer or Communion Rite.
• Additionally, as they descend the steps, the tallest server on "Readers" side will divert away and take the bells before joining the rest, before they bow toward the Altar.
• 1st bells: the tallest server on "Readers" side will pass the bell down to the server doing '1st bells'.
• 2nd bells: the server doing '1st bells' will pass the bell down to the server doing '2nd bells'.
• After 2nd bells, the servers will stand up, and ascend the steps as usual. Then, the server doing 2nd bells will pass the bell down to the tallest server on "Readers" side who will then place the bell back in its original position, before he receives Communion.
• The only exception to using the new procedure is during Wedding Masses/Services, because of the presence of the Nuptial Blessing. In such cases, the servers will split after bowing, and return after returning the 'Sign of Peace' to the Celebrant

2. Servers do not need to bow to the priest after standing up from their kneeling position after communion.

3. Servers been paired to do an assign task during mass are reminded to turn inwards.

4. Servers have to bow towards the altar table when they need to leave their seat on the sanctuary.

6. The group serving Novena this Saturday, 9th April will be Group 1.

7. The group serving Stations of the Cross, 8th April will be Group 5.

Ash Wednesday Roster

Sharing Groups 2011

Hey all the following is the link to the Sharing Groups for year 2011

Sharing Groups 2011

Stations of the cross Roster

Chalet Announcements

All servers are to check the noticeboards for a list of people who are attending the chalet. Notify Raphael Ng by 1 Mar 11 if your name is not there or should not be there. Also inform him if you are not going for all 4 days.

The following will be charged a penalty fee of $40.

1) Servers whose names are on the list and do not turn up for the chalet without a valid reason.
2) Servers whose names are on the list and fail to provide prior notification of absence (by 1 Mar 11) without a valid reason.
3) Servers attending the chalet are to bring a Bible, small umbrella, cup, rosary and servers’ t-shirt.



Servers Going for Chalet
Ashwin Mark Justin Quah
Atticus Ess Kevin Ngo
Benedict Koh Kristopher Go
Carlos Limpo Martin Hernandez
Colin Hernandez Matthew Phua
David de Souza Matthew Tan
Divyan Luke Mel Wong
Dominic Lim Michael Yeo
Ethan Galistan Nicholas Lim
Ethan Hernandez Nicholas Rankine
Geoffrey Tan Nicholas Wong
Gerard Nagulendran Niel Casio
Ian Quek Nigel Chew
Jacob de Jesus Nigel Rankine
Jeremy Wong Philip Bogaars
Joel Leong Raphael Ng
John de Jesus Raphael Theseira
Jonah Teo Reuben Theseira
Jonathan Ho Ryan Koh
John Paul Lim Samuel Tan
Jonathan Tan Sylvester Gregory
Joshua de Jesus Thaniel Leroy
Joshua de Souza Thomas De Silva
Joshua Tan Yong Chuan Timothy Loi
Joshua Wee Timothy Low
Joshua Wong Timothy Yeap

Announcements 5 - 6 Mar, 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. The Ash Wednesday Roster is out, please check when you are serving.

2. The Stations of the Cross Roster for the season of Lent is out. Please check when your Mass group is serving.

3. Servers’ Chalet announcements are on the cupboard. Servers attending the chalet are to bring a Bible, small umbrella, cup, rosary and servers’ t-shirt.

4. When serving weekday morning Mass please note:
a. School uniform may only be worn if you are going to school immediately after Mass, although long pants and black shoes are still encouraged. Other than that, long pants and black leather shoes are always required.
b. After Mass, the Anima Christi prayer should always be said, even if you are serving alone.

6. The group serving Novena this Saturday, 12th Mar will be Group 2.

Announcements 19 - 20 Feb, 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Please hand in the chalet consent form by This Sunday, 20th Feb. Drop it in the transparent box. Group Leaders will read out the names of the servers who have not handed in their forms,

2. Please be reminded that servers should clap when the congregation does to show our unity as a community, but dignity should be shown when doing so. Excessive clapping will not be tolerated.

3. Servers are reminded to fill up the “letter of excuse” if they are unable to serve mass due to school camps or overseas trips.

4. The group serving Novena this Saturday, 26th Feb will be Group 5.

Announcements 22 - 23 Jan, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. The CNY cookies roster is on the cupboard, please check if you are involved in selling the cookies.

2. The Chinese New Year Cookie Sales will commence for three weekends – 16th Jan, 23rd Jan and 30th Jan.

3. An order form will be released to the Servers’ and the parents this weekend, so that you will be able to make reservations in advance.

4. All servers are reminded to submit the red packets declaration form after serving a special event mass. Only 1 submission per mass is necessary. Submit even if there are no red packets.

5. The group serving Novena this Saturday, 29th January will be Group 1.

Altar Servers Canteen 16th January 2011

Canteen Announcements

1. Canteen is on Next Sunday, 16th January.

2. Money contributions should be handed in before canteen day in an envelope with your name written on it. Pass it to Shawn Wong or drop it in the transparent box.

3. Food should be in the Canteen by 7am on canteen day.

4. Wear Servers’ Shirt.

Announcements 8 - 9 Jan, Baptism of the Lord

1. The Altar Servers’ Canteen will be held on 16th January 2011. Please ask your parents in advance what you will be contributing, as an Ex-Co member will be contacting you by Sunday night.

2. The Canteen Roster will be out on the cupboard during the week. Please check what time you are allocated to. Group Leaders will read out the canteen announcements.

3. There will be a Serangoon District Servers’ mass at Church of Saint Vincent de Paul Next Sunday, 16th Jan. Report to Saint Vincent de Paul church at 2.30pm. It will end around 7.30pm. Bring cassock. Please get the consent form signed and return it by This Friday. Drop it in the transparent box.

4. The Chinese New Year Cookie Sales will commence for three weekends – 16th Jan, 23rd Jan and 30th Jan.

5. An order form will be released to the Servers’ and the parents this weekend, so that you will be able to make reservations in advance and not be disappointed.

6. All servers are reminded to submit the red packets declaration form after serving a special event mass. Only 1 submission per mass is necessary. Submit even if there are no red packets.

7. The group serving Novena this Saturday, 15th January will be Group 4.

Announcements 18 – 19 Dec, 4th Sunday of Advent

1. Servers, who still have not submitted their presents for the gift exchange, are to submit by This Sunday. Please pass to Joel Moosa or Nicholas Lim.

2. Servers going to the Altar Servers Outing to the Zoo on the 21st Dec, Tuesday at 8.30am, please sign and return the form if you have not. Drop it in the transparent box.

3. The Christmas Eve and Day roster is out on the cupboard, please check when you are serving. Bring cape and sash.

4. Servers are to check their particulars on the contact list This Sunday. Please write down any changes.

5. Please pray Jonathan Ng, who is very sick and is admitted to hospital in Thailand. Please pray for his speedy recovery.

6. Servers who are having their holidays now are reminded to serve their 2 weekday masses.

7. Servers are reminded to fill up the “letter of excuse” if they are unable to serve mass due to school camps or overseas trips.

8. Group 5 is serving Novena this Saturday, 25th Dec.

Servers Outing Zoo Consent Form

Pls Download fro the following link:



Zoo Consent Form

Advent Baptism Mass 19th December 2010 Sunday, 5.30pm

Christmas Day Mass Saturday, 25th December 2010

Christmas Eve Mass Friday, 24th December 2010

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Announcements 11 – 12 Dec, 3rd Sunday of Advent

1. Servers are to submit their presents for the gift exchange by This Sunday. Please pass to Joel Moosa or Nicholas Lim.

2. The Christmas Eve roster is out on the cupboard, please check when you are serving. Bring cape and sash.

3. The Baptism roster is also out on the cupboard, please check if you are serving. Bring cape and sash. Group 5 servers not on the roster are to serve another mass.

4. Servers are to check their particulars on the contact list This Sunday. Please write down any changes.

5. Servers who are having their holidays now are reminded to serve their 2 weekday masses.

6. Servers are reminded to fill up the “letter of excuse” if they are unable to serve mass due to school camps or overseas trips.

7. Group Leaders are to read out the instructions for the red packet declaration form.

8. Group 5 is serving Novena this Saturday, 18th Dec.

Red Packet Declaration Forms...

Hi All the following is the link for Declaration form for Rec packet

Red Packet Declaration Form

Announcements 27 – 28 Nov, 1st Sunday of Advent

1. Servers who are having their holidays now are reminded to serve their 2 weekday masses.

2. Servers are reminded to fill up the “letter of excuse” if they are unable to serve mass due to school camps or overseas trips.

3. Regarding special event masses like Weddings or Funerals, when red packets are given to the servers, servers are not to open the red packets, but staple the red packets together with a new declaration form found on the servers’ cupboard. Drop the form and red packets into the transparent box.

4. Servers, who have not gotten a call from the exco member regarding the Servers’ Gift Exchange, please ask Joel Moosa or Nicholas Lim who you are giving to. The instructions will be read out to you after these.

5. Group 3 is serving Novena this Saturday, 4th Dec.

Announcements 20 – 21 Nov, Feast of Christ the King (34rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)

1. The time for weekday Masses this week has been changed. There will be no 6.30am or pm Masses.
Masses are at 8pm from Mon - Fri, please report by 7.30pm. (Attendance will be taken)

2. The Feast day roster is on the cupboard for next weekend, please check if you are serving.

3. Group 4 servers are required to serve a different weekend Mass next weekend due to the Feast day Mass.

4. Servers who are having their holidays now are to serve their 2 weekday masses.

5. Servers are reminded to fill up the “letter of excuse” if they are unable to serve mass due to school camps or overseas trips.

6. An Exco member will be calling you regarding the Christmas Gift Exchange. The instructions will be read out to you after these

7. There is no Novena this Saturday, 27th Nov.

 
Altar Servers’ Gift Exchange 2010
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The following instructions are to be taken seriously. Please do the following:
1) Gifts should cost a minimum of at least $10.
2) No giving of chocolates, they require no thought!
3) Wrap the gift fully, in opaque wrapping paper
4) Write the receivers FULL name on present clearly.
5) Writing the givers name is optional
6) Submit the presents to any exco member by latest, 12th December
 

Announcements 13 – 14 Nov, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. There is no more parish masses, so servers on the rosters do not need to serve the masses.

2. Facilitators’ retreat is This Friday at 7pm. However, facilitators are encouraged to attend the evening mass first.

3. Facilitators, who still have not given the Facilitator Retreat consent form, please pass it to Raphael ng or drop it into the transparent box.

4. Servers who are having their holidays now are to serve their 2 weekday masses.


5. Servers are reminded to fill up the “letter of excuse” if they are unable to serve mass due to school camps or overseas trips.

7. There is no Novena this Saturday, 21st Nov.
 

All Saints Day Roster

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All Souls Day Roster

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Confirmation Roster

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Announcements 23 – 24 Oct, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Servers Pri 6 and above are to attend the SFX Major Seminary Open House on Sun, 24 Oct 10. All are to assemble punctually for attendance taking at 1330H at the Church Porch.

2. The All Saints’ Day roster is on the cupboard, please check when you are serving. Bring cape and sash. It is not counted as weekday mass.

3. The All Souls’ Day roster is on the cupboard, please check if you are serving. Servers not on the roster can serve as well but priority will be given to the rostered servers if there are too many servers. It is not counted as a weekday mass. Servers only need to serve 1 weekday mass for that week.

4. The Confirmation roster is on the cupboard, please check if you are serving. Bring cape and sash.

5. All facilitators including new facilitators Jeremy Soh and Michael Yeo are to take a copy of the Facilitators Retreat consent form after Mass. The signed reply slip is due next Sun, 31 Oct 10. Drop it into the transparent box on the high table.

6. All facilitators including new facilitators Jeremy Soh and Michael Yeo are required to have their rosary ring sizes taken after mass. This is for the Facilitators Retreat. Exco member in charge to record the sizes

7. Servers who are done with their exams are encouraged to serve 2 weekday masses.

8. Group 3 will be serving Novena this Saturday, 30th Oct.

Announcements 9 – 10 Oct, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. There is a trip to the Major Seminary Open House on Sunday, 24th Oct for servers 12 years and above. Group leaders will read out the names of the servers who have to get the forms signed and returned by This Sunday.

2. Special Events roster is on the cupboard, please check if you are serving, if you cannot make it please get a replacement and let Ian Quek or Justin Yeo know at least 1 week in advance.

3. Servers who have Siblings receiving confirmation this year please give your names to any Exco member.

4. Servers who are done with their exams are encourage to serve 2 weekday masses.

5. Servers, who have ordered the Investiture photos, please collect them from Shawn Wong.

6. Servers are reminded to dress appropriately even when they are attending mass.

7. Servers are NOT ALLOWED to eat in the sacristy as it is holy grounds. Do not throw any food wrappers and drink cans in the sacristy dustbin.

8. Servers are also NOT ALLOWED to play any handphone/electronic games in the sacristy.

9. Group 1 will be serving Novena this Saturday, 16th Oct.

10. Servers serving Parish Mission Mass this week:
12th Oct, Tuesday - Michael Yeo, Nevin Hernandez, Joshua Tan Chun Heng (Sacristan)
15th Oct, Friday – Joshua Wong, Joshua Wee, Raphael Theseira (Sacristan)

Announcements 2 – 3 Oct, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. There is a trip to the Major Seminary Open House on Sunday, 24th Oct for servers 12 years and above. Group leaders will read out the names of the servers who have to get the forms signed and returned by Next Sunday.

2. Please check if you are sercing the Parish Mission Mass, if you cannot make it for that mass, please get a replacement and contact either Timothy Loi or Jeremy Soh at least 1 week earlier. It is counted as a weekday mass. Please mark your attendance in the Weekday evening mass File.

3. Servers who have friends interested in joining the servers, please pass them an application form and get them to submit to the reception office.

4. Special Events roster is on the cupboard, please check if you are serving, if you cannot make it please get a replacement and let Ian Quek or Justin Yeo know at least 1 week in advance.

5. Servers, who have ordered the Investiture photos, please collect them from Shawn Wong.

6. Servers are NOT ALLOWED to eat in the sacristy as it is holy grounds.

7. Servers are also NOT ALLOWED to play any handphone/electronic games in the sacristy.

8. Servers are reminded to greet priests and religious in the sacristy or around the church.

9. You can check rosters and announcements on the servers’ blog at
http://www.sfx-altar-servers.blogspot.com/.

10. Group 5 will be serving Novena this Saturday, 9th Oct.

11. Servers serving Parish Mission Mass this week:
5th Oct, Tuesday - Ian Quek, Gerald Tan, Timothy Loi (Sacristan)
8th Oct, Friday – Carlos Limpo, Michael Yeo, Nigel Chew (Sacristan)

SFX major seminary open House

The SFX open House can be downloaded from the following link

SFX Major Seminary Open House 2010

Announcements 25 – 26 Sep, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. The Parish Mission Mass Roster is up on the cupboard, please check when you are serving. If you cannot make it for that mass, please get a replacement and contact either Timothy Loi or Jeremy Soh at least 1 week earlier. It is counted as a weekday mass. Please mark your attendance in the Weekday evening mass File.
2. Servers who have ordered the Investiture photos, the photos are ready This Weekend, please collect them from Shawn Wong.
3. Please pray for Sister Eddy, an IJ sister who frequently does the Novena, she has been hospitalized due to a bad fall. Please pray for her speedy recovery.
4. Servers are reminded to greet priests and religious in the sacristy or around the church.
5. Servers who serve Wedding, Funerals and other special event masses are reminded to submit their red packets to Shawn, Joel or Nicholas. Alternatively, place them in the transparent box.
6. Only Group leaders are allowed to mark the weekend attendance sheets.
7. You can check rosters and announcements on the servers’ blog at
http://www.sfx-altar-servers.blogspot.com/.
8. Group 4 will be serving Novena this Saturday, 2nd Oct.

Parish Mission Masses Roster

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Announcements 18 – 19 Sep, 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Servers, who have not filled in the survey, please fill up by This Sunday. Group leaders will read out the servers’ names.

2. The Parish Mission Mass Roster is up on the cupboard, please check when you are serving. If you cannot make it for that mass, please get a replacement and contact either Timothy Loi or Jeremy Soh at least 1 week earlier. It is counted as a weekday mass.

3. Servers who have ordered the Investiture photos, the photos will be ready next week.

4. Servers, who have not given their canteen cash contribution, please drop it in the transparent box.

5. Servers are reminded to greet priests and religious in the sacristy or around the church.

6. Servers who serve Wedding, Funerals and other special event masses are reminded to submit their red packets to Shawn, Joel or Nicholas. Alternatively, place them in the transparent box.

7. Only Group leaders are allowed to mark the weekend attendance sheets.

8. Group 3 will be serving Novena this Saturday, 25th Sep.

Announcements 11 – 12 Sep, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Servers, who have not filled in the survey, please fill up by This Sunday. Group leaders will read out the servers’ names.

2. The Parish Mission Mass Roster is up on the cupboard, please check when you are serving. If you cannot make it for that mass, please get a replacement and contact either Timothy Loi or Jeremy Soh at least 1 week earlier. It is counted as a weekday mass.

3. Servers interested in getting the Investiture CD, please look for Shawn Wong. $2 per CD. Servers who want to order the Investiture photos, please refer to the noticeboard.

4. Servers, who were invested last year, please collect a complimentary DVD from Shawn Wong.

5. Servers, who have not given their canteen cash contribution, please give by This Sunday.

6. Servers are reminded to greet priests and religious in the sacristy or around the church.

7. Servers invested this year are to collect their free copy of this year’s Investiture group photo from Shawn Wong.

8. Servers who serve Wedding, Funerals and other special event masses are reminded to submit their red packets to Shawn, Joel or Nicholas. Alternatively, place them in the transparent box.

9. Only Group leaders are allowed to mark the weekend attendance sheets.

11. Group 2 will be serving Novena this Saturday, 18th Sep.

Food Poisoning Survey Form

The Food Poisoning Survey Form for the Investiture 2010 Dinner can be downloaded from the following link:

http://www.box.net/shared/591r9vqret

Announcements 28 – 29 Aug, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Group 1 servers’ do not need to serve another weekend Mass due to Investiture. All other servers’ are required to serve their weekend Mass as per normal (including servers’ on the sanctuary).
2. Please take note that there is an Archdiocesan Vocation Mass on Saturday, 11th Sep at 5.30pm.
A roster will be up by next week.
3. There will be an Archdiocesan Vocation holy hour to pray for priestly vocations on 11th Sep from 4pm – 5pm. All servers are required to attend the holy hour in their servers’ shirt.
4. Servers who do not serve their weekday masses regularly will be receiving a letter from Fr. Brian regarding their irregular participation in the Altar Servers.

6. Group 5 will be serving Novena this Sat, 4th September

Announcements 21 – 22 Aug, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Please take note that there is a Diocesan Vocation Mass on Saturday, 11 Sep at 5.30pm. Servers will be rostered for that mass.

2. Servers not on the roster are to serve from the pews. Servers are to get the Investiture form signed and returned by this weekend.

3. Servers who do not serve their weekday masses regularly will be receiving a letter from Fr. Brian regarding their irregular participation in the Altar Servers.

5. Bryan Ong, Matthew Phua, Kevin Ngo and Sherman Lim will be serving Novena this Sat, 28th August.
 

Investiture Roster

Announcements 17 – 18 July, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Please note that the servers’ canteen will be on 15th August.

2. Exco member will calling all the servers to ask what they will be contributing for the canteen.

3. Servers who arrive late for weekday Mass Gospel Sharing are to leave their bags/suit covers on the attendance table or chair and join in immediately. Do not walk around to get your cincture or hang your Suit Covers at the metal rack as you will be a source of distraction.

5. Group 4 will be serving Novena This Sat, 24th July.

Retreat Testimonies

Retreat Testimonies

Retreat Testimonies

Retreat Testimonies

Retreat Testimonies

Retreat Testimonies

Announcements 3 – 4 July, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Servers who are serving special event masses like weddings, funerals, school masses, are reminded to mark their attendance in the grey weekday file. Eg: w/time for wedding mass.

2. Servers are to keep the Sacramentary and put the microphone down during communion for all weekday masses.

3. Servers who arrive late for weekday Mass Gospel Sharing are to leave their bags/suit covers on the attendance table or chair and join in immediately. Do not walk around to get your cincture or hang your Suit Covers at the metal rack as you will be a source of distraction.

5. Group 2 will be serving Novena This Sat, 10th July.