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

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for May has been published.

b.     Group 4 servers will be serving the Novena service next Sat, 18^th May.

c.     Servers are reminded to mark their attendance for weekday masses.  Apparently, many are forgetting to do so.  Please note that if a server does not take responsibility to mark his own attendance, he will be considered as missing his weekday mass without a valid reason.

d.     Pentecost Sunday will be celebrated next weekend.  Servers to bring cape and sash.  Sacristans to burn charcoal and prepare incense for mass.  Pentecost marks the end of Easter Time and the start of Ordinary Time.  The Pascal Candle is to be kept in the sacristy after Pentecost and used only for Baptisms and Funerals.

2.     Sharing

a.     Friday night sharing for servers secondary 1 will be held this Fri, 17^th May at 830pm.  All are invited for mass and dinner.

3.     Retreat

a.     The following servers are to hand in their signed retreat consent forms immediately after mass, regardless of whether or not they are going.

                                               i.     Bryan Tan

                                             ii.     Colin Hernandez

                                            iii.     Dennis Wee

                                            iv.     Emanuel Lee

                                              v.     Emmanuel Er

                                            vi.     Ethan Galistan

                                           vii.     Jonathan Ho

                                         viii.     Timothy Low

                                            ix.     Timothy Wong

Retreat Consent Form 2013

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

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for May has been published.

b.     Group 3 servers will be serving the Novena service next Sat, 11^th May.

c.     Ascension Day Masses are on this Wednesday, 8^th May at 7pm and Thursday, 9^th May at 630am, 630pm and 8pm.

                                               i.     The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is a Holy Day of Obligation.

                                             ii.     It is not counted as a weekday mass.

                                            iii.     Please bring your cape and sash and report 30 minutes before the start of mass.

                                            iv.     All servers to check and perform the necessary swaps if they cannot make it for their allocated time slot.  All changes must be approved and signed by an Exco Member.   

                                              v.     For duty sacristans and duty leaders, they are only allowed to swap with another duty sacristan and duty leader respectively.  All changes must be approved and signed by an Exco Member.

                                            vi.     The last day for swapping is this Sunday, 5^th May at 11pm.  Servers who require a letter of excuse for their schools are to notify the secretary, Andre Dumont latest by this time.

                                           vii.     Duty Sacristans are strictly required to be punctual and start setting up at least 1 hour before the start of mass.  Charcoal is to be burnt.

2.     Sharing

a.     Friday night sharing for servers secondary 1 will be held this Fri, 10^th May at 830pm.  All are invited for mass and dinner.

3.     Retreat (HIGH IMPORTANCE)

a.     Retreat will be held from Mon, 3^rd Jun to Wed, 5^th June for servers secondary 1 and above at the IHM Retreat House.

b.     All servers secondary 1 and above are to obtain a copy of the consent form and submit it before they go home today, whether one is able to attend or not.  All Group Leaders to ensure.

c.     All servers to note that an amendment should have been made to the form.  The reporting venue is IHM Retreat House instead of SFX Church.

Announcements 27th – 28th Apr 2012, Fifth Sunday of Easter

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for May has been published.

b.     Group 2 servers will be serving the Novena service next Sat, 4^th May.

c.     Ascension Day Mass Rosters are published.  All servers to check and perform the necessary swaps if required 3 days before their allocated mass time.  For duty sacristans and duty leaders, they are only allowed to swap with another duty sacristan and duty leader respectively.  All changes must be approved and signed by an Exco Member.

d.     All servers who have served weddings and funeral masses or services are required to submit the red packet declaration form whether or not they have received red packets.  Drop the form along with the red packets (if any) into the transparent box.  In the past month, many servers have forgotten to do so and have caused unnecessary inconvenience to the Head of Administration II, Justin Yeo and the Society Accountant, Rose Loh.

2.     Sharing

a.     Friday night sharing for servers secondary 1 and above resumes this Fri, 3^rd May at 830pm.  All are invited for mass and dinner.

3.     Passion Play

a.     The following cast are to return their costumes to the basket marked “Passion Play costumes” inside the flower room LATEST by this Sun, 27^th Apr, 12pm.  Costumes must be folded neatly.

                                               i.     Ralph Nerva

                                             ii.     Tessa Galistan (Ethan Galistan to assist)

4.     Sacristans

a.     All sacristans are reminded to wash their hands clean before handling communion hosts.

5.     Retreat (HIGH IMPORTANCE)

a.     Retreat will be held from Mon, 3^rd Jun to Wed, 5^th June for servers secondary 1 and above at the IHM Retreat House.

b.     All servers secondary 1 and above are to obtain a copy of the consent form and submit it by latest Sun, 5^th May whether one is able to attend or not.

c.     All servers to note that an amendment should have been made to the form.  The reporting venue is IHM Retreat House instead of SFX Church.

6.     Parish Assembly (HIGH IMPORTANCE)

a.     The Parish Pastoral Council requires that all members from the various church ministries participate in the Parish Assembly this Wed, 1^st May (Labour Day).  It will start with mass at 830am and last till 12pm.  Lunch will follow.

b.     For the Society, servers secondary 1 and above are to attend.  Attendance is compulsory-those unable to attend should have already submitted a letter of excuse two weeks ago.

Announcements 20th – 21st Apr 2012, Fourth Sunday of Easter

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for Apr has been published.

b.     Group 1 servers will be serving the Novena service next Sat, 27^th Apr.

c.     All servers who have served weddings and funeral masses or services are required to submit the red packet declaration form whether or not they have received red packets.  Drop the form along with the red packets (if any) into the transparent box.  In the past month, many servers have forgotten to do so and have caused unnecessary inconvenience to the Head of Administration II, Justin Yeo and the Society Accountant, Rose Loh.

2.     Year of Faith

a.     Instead of the usual sharing this week, all servers secondary 1 and above are invited to attend the talk on the Creed entitled “The Public Life of Jesus” on Fri, 26^th Apr at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

3.     Passion Play

a.     The following cast are to return their costumes to the basket marked “Passion Play costumes” inside the flower room LATEST by this Sun, 21^st Apr, 12pm.  Costumes must be folded neatly.

                                               i.     Ralph Nerva

                                             ii.     Tessa Galistan (Ethan Galistan to assist)

4.     Sacristans

a.     All sacristans are reminded to wash their hands clean before handling communion hosts.

5.     Retreat (HIGH IMPORTANCE)

a.     Retreat will be held from Mon, 3^rd Jun to Wed, 5^th June for servers secondary 1 and above at the IHM Retreat House.

b.     All servers secondary 1 and above are to obtain a copy of the consent form and submit it by latest Sun, 5^th May whether one is able to attend or not.

6.     Parish Assembly (HIGH IMPORTANCE)

a.     The Parish Pastoral Council requires that all members from the various church ministries participate in the Parish Assembly on Wed, 1^st May (Labour Day).  It will start with mass at 830am and last till 12pm.  Lunch will follow.

b.     For the Society, servers secondary 1 and above are to attend.  Attendance is compulsory-those unable to attend should have already submitted a letter of excuse.

c.     To allow the parish to cater the right quantity of food for lunch, all servers secondary 1 and above will by default be counted as attending unless their letter of excuse is submitted on time.   

Announcements 13th – 14th Apr 2012, Third Sunday of Easter

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for Apr has been published.

b.     Group 5 servers will be serving the Novena service next Sat, 20^th Apr.

2.     Sharing

a.     Friday night sharing resumes this week at 830pm.  All servers secondary 1 and above are invited for sharing, mass and dinner.

3.     Passion Play

a.     The following cast are to return their costumes to the basket marked “Passion Play costumes” inside the flower room LATEST by this Sun, 14^th Apr, 12pm.  Costumes must be folded neatly.

                                               i.     Geoffrey Tan

                                             ii.     Ralph Nerva

                                            iii.     Tessa Galistan (Ethan Galistan to assist)

4.     Paschal Candle

a.     The paschal candle is not to be removed from its stand until further notice due to the risk of breaking its fragile base.  This applies to servers assigned to light or snuff the flame.  If a server experiences physical constraints attempting to reach the top of the candle, he may use the stool inside the ambo or call for assistance.   

5.     Parish Assembly (HIGH IMPORTANCE)

a.     The Parish Pastoral Council requires that all members from the various church ministries participate in the Parish Assembly on Wed, 1^st May (Labour Day).  It will start with mass at 830am and last till 12pm.  Lunch will follow.

b.     For the Society, servers secondary 1 and above are to attend.  Attendance is compulsory-those unable to attend are to submit a letter of excuse LATEST by Sun, 14^th Apr. 

c.     To allow the parish to cater the right quantity of food for lunch, all servers secondary 1 and above will by default be counted as attending unless their letter of excuse is submitted on time.   

Indemnity Form

Dear Servers, there is a dark blue folder placed with the attendance sheets for Servers playing in the Archbishop's Cup 2013. Servers are required to submit a signed Indemnity Form, original copy and photocopy of your Bap cert OR confi cert, and a photocopy of you Ezlink card. Please submit these items LATEST by 21st April, Sunday 12.30pm. Failing which, you will not be able to represent the church in the competition.

Announcements 6th – 7st Apr 2012, Second Sunday of Easter

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for Apr has been published.

b.     Group 4 servers will be serving the Novena service next Sat, 6^th Apr.

2.     Year of Faith

a.     Instead of the usual sharing this week, all servers secondary 1 and above are invited to attend the talk on the Creed entitled “The Incarnation”  on Fri, 12^th Apr at 8pm in the Parish Hall.  

3.     Passion Play

a.     Cast who have washed their costumes are to return them to the basket marked “Passion Play costumes” inside the flower room by this Sun, 7^th Apr, 12pm.  Costumes must be folded neatly.

4.     Paschal Candle

a.     The paschal candle is not to be removed from its stand until further notice due to the risk of breaking its fragile base.  This applies to servers assigned to light or snuff the flame.  If a server experiences physical constraints attempting to reach the top of the candle, he may use the stool inside the ambo or call for assistance.   

5.     Parish Assembly (HIGH IMPORTANCE)

a.     The Parish Pastoral Council requires that all members from the various church ministries participate in the Parish Assembly on Wed, 1^st May (Labour Day).  It will start with mass at 830am and last till 12pm.  Lunch will follow.

b.     For the Society, servers secondary 1 and above are to attend.  Attendance is compulsory-those unable to attend are to submit a letter of excuse by Fri, 12^th Apr. 

c.     To allow the parish to cater the right quantity of food for lunch, all servers secondary 1 and above will by default be counted as attending unless their letter of excuse is submitted on time.   

Announcements 30th – 31st Mar 2012, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for Apr has been published.

b.     Servers are to check if they are assigned for holy water distribution duty on the roster.  Those who are on duty are to be in cassock and stationed next to the holy water vat beside the Sanctuary on time.  Cape and sash is to be worn.

c.     Group 3 servers will be serving the Novena service next Sat, 6^th Apr.

2.     Sharing

a.     Sharing for servers secondary 1and above resumes next Fri, 5^th Apr.  All are invited for evening mass and dinner, followed by opening session in the Good Shepherd room at 830pm. 

3.     Passion Play

a.     Cast who have washed their costumes are to return them to the basket marked “Passion Play costumes” inside the flower room by next Sun, 7^th Apr, 12pm.  Costumes must be folded neatly