Announcements 27th - 28th December 2014, Feast of the Holy Family

Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

Special events roster for JANUARY has been published. All are responsible to check. Leaders are reminded to TICK the names of those on the list attached.
As the new year begins soon, all servers are to take note of their new groupings (whether they are affected by the catechism class time changes or not) and serve the right mass times and novenas.
Group 1 (of the new groupings) will be serving the novena service next Sat, 3rd Dec.
Servers who are still on holiday are to serve 2 weekday masses (1 morning and 1 evening)
Group Leaders are expected to acknowledge and record all VRs dated Dec 2014 and later near the sink immediately after mass and before they leave. Due to inaction, this has led to unnecessary and unsightly clutter there.
Servers are reminded that it is their responsibility to check the announcements even if they are not present for the weekend. The announcements can be found on Facebook or on the blog. However, if one is unable to secure an internet connection e.g. overseas on holiday, he is responsible to inform his Group Leader to keep him updated of any important updates.

Mass hopping
Servers are reminded that they are not allowed to swap masses as they please out of mere convenience. Examples of reasons that will not be accepted by Group Leaders are these.
Serving the Saturday sunset mass just because one’s group is serving the Novena service before that.
Serving another mass time just because there is no catechism class during the holidays.

Bible Sharing
There is Bible Sharing this Friday, 8:30pm. All servers sec 2 and above are to attend.

Advent/Christmas Project
The Rainbow Advent/Christmas project would remain until the end of the coming week. Servers are encouraged to do the other activities meaningfully and spiritually.

Feast of Mary, Mother of God (IMPORTANT)
1st Jan is the Feast of Mary, Mother of God and is public holiday. There will be 2 masses, 8:30am and 6:30pm.

Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (IMPORTANT)
Next Sunday is the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, please bring cape and sash.

Greetings
The Servers Exco would like to wish all of you a blessed Christmas and a fruitful new year ahead!

Christmas Roster 2014

Announcements 20th - 21st December 2014, 4th Sunday of Advent

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for DECEMBER has been published.  All are responsible to check.  Leaders are reminded to TICK the names of those on the list attached.

b.     Group 3 will be serving the novena service next Sat, 27^th Dec.

c.     Servers who have ended their exams are to serve 2 weekday masses, with at least one being a morning mass or a special events mass that starts in the morning.

d.     Group Leaders are expected to acknowledge and record all VRs dated Nov 2014 and later near the sink immediately after mass and before they leave.  Due to inaction, this has led to unnecessary and unsightly clutter there.  David de Souza can only file in these records once every single entry has been acknowledged by a Group Leader.

e.     Servers are reminded that it is their responsibility to check the announcements even if they are not present for the weekend. The announcements can be found on Facebook or on the blog. However, if one is unable to secure an internet connection e.g. overseas on holiday, he is responsible to inform his Group Leader to keep him updated of any important updates.

f.      Servers are to note that they are not allowed to mark their attendance as “present” prior to serving their weekday mass. Eg. marking ‘pm’ on a particular day before that date even arrives.

2.     Mass hopping

a.     As the school holidays are approaching, servers are reminded that they are not allowed to swap masses as they please out of mere convenience. Examples of reasons that will not be accepted by Group Leaders are these.

                                               i.     Serving the Saturday sunset mass just because one’s group is serving the Novena service before that.

                                             ii.     Serving another mass time just because there is no catechism class during the holidays.

3.     Bible Sharing

a.     There is Bible Sharing this Friday, 8:30pm. All servers sec 2 and above are to attend.

4.     Junior Servers Retreat

a.     A Green Rosary in a blue pouch has been lost at the retreat. If anyone has found it please put it in the cupboard.

Announcements 13th - 14th December 2014, 3rd Sunday of Advent

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for DECEMBER has been published.  All are responsible to check.  Leaders are reminded to TICK the names of those on the list attached.

b.     Group 2 will be serving the novena service next Sat, 20^th Dec.

c.     Servers who have ended their exams are to serve 2 weekday masses, with at least one being a morning mass or a special events mass that starts in the morning.

d.     Group Leaders are expected to acknowledge and record all VRs dated Nov 2014 and later near the sink immediately after mass and before they leave.  Due to inaction, this has led to unnecessary and unsightly clutter there.  David de Souza can only file in these records once every single entry has been acknowledged by a Group Leader.

e.     Servers are reminded that it is their responsibility to check the announcements even if they are not present for the weekend. The announcements can be found on Facebook or on the blog. However, if one is unable to secure an internet connection e.g. overseas on holiday, he is responsible to inform his Group Leader to keep him updated of any important updates.

f.      Servers are to note that they are not allowed to mark their attendance as “present” prior to serving their weekday mass. Eg. marking ‘pm’ on a particular day before that date even arrives.

2.     Mass hopping

a.     As the school holidays are approaching, servers are reminded that they are not allowed to swap masses as they please out of mere convenience. Examples of reasons that will not be accepted by Group Leaders are these.

                                               i.     Serving the Saturday sunset mass just because one’s group is serving the Novena service before that.

                                             ii.     Serving another mass time just because there is no catechism class during the holidays.

3.     Love and Responsibility

a.     There is the Love and Responsibility session this Friday, 8:30pm. All servers sec 2 and above are to attend.

4.     Discipline (IMPORTANT)

a.     Servers who have not reported for a full society mass or any other mass they are assigned to are to fill in the Letter of Excuse within the week.

5.     Junior Servers Retreat (IMPORTANT)

a.     All servers who are involved in the retreat (facils, participants, etc.) are only required to serve 1 weekday mass this week.

b.     All servers attending the retreat are reminded to bring the EZ link card.

Special Events Roster for November 2014

November 2014 Special Events Mass Roster

Announcements 7th – 8th Nov 2014, Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome

1. Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a. Special events roster for NOVEMBER has been updated. All are responsible to check. Leaders are reminded to TICK the names of those on the list attached.

b. Group 2 will be serving the novena service next Sat, 15th Nov.

c. Servers who have ended their exams are to serve 2 weekday masses, with at least one being a morning mass or a special events mass that starts in the morning.

d. Group Leaders are expected to acknowledge and record all VRs dated Sep 2014 and later near the sink immediately after mass and before they leave. Due to inaction, this has led to unnecessary and unsightly clutter there. David de Souza can only file in these records once every single entry has been acknowledged by a Group Leader.

e. Servers are reminded that it is their responsibility to check the announcements even if they are not present for the weekend. The announcements can be found on Facebook or on the blog. However, if one is unable to secure an internet connection e.g. overseas on holiday, he is responsible to inform his Group Leader to keep him updated of any important updates.

2. Mass hopping

a. As the school holidays are approaching, servers are reminded that they are not allowed to swap masses as they please out of mere convenience. Examples of reasons that will not be accepted by Group Leaders are these.

i. Serving the Saturday sunset mass just because one’s group is serving the Novena service before that.

ii. Serving another mass time just because there is no catechism class during the holidays.

3. Sharing

a. Sharing for all servers secondary 1 and above will be held this Fri, 14th Nov at 830pm.

4. Juniors Retreat 2014

a. All servers Primary 6 and below are to return their consent form by this Sun, 9 Nov whether one is able to attend or not. Venue will be in SFX Church. Servers are requested to plan their schedules around these dates as far as possible.

5. Liturgy (IMPORTANT)

a. It has been noticed that some servers do not participate during the responses at mass e.g. not saying “and with your spirit” at the appropriate times.

b. It has also been noticed that some servers still do not bow their heads when the celebrant invites all to pray at the Collect and Prayer after communion.

c. In addition, others keep their heads up and observe the congregation instead of praying after they have received communion and returned to kneel at their seats.

d. Servers who are practising such habits are to rectify them immediately. Group Leaders to teach and ensure.

6. Discipline (IMPORTANT)

a. Servers and sacristans are reminded that the failure to report for a special events mass without a valid reason will not be taken lightly. This is because there is a much higher risk that all duty servers are absent as compared to other masses. In addition, an absent sacristan may cause a major delay to the start of that mass/service.

b. To allow sacristans and servers to make amends if through their own fault, they have missed their duty,

i. The server/sacristan will be warned verbally by the President and assigned for one additional special events mass if this is their first mistake of the year.

ii. The server/sacristan will be warned verbally by the President and assigned for two additional special events masses if this is their second mistake of the year.

iii. If this occurs a third time in the year, the server will be liable for further disciplinary action.

c. Efforts are made to ensure servers are given at least one weekend before the special event to find a replacement if they cannot report for their duties. If this is not possible, special events ICs have been briefed to call affected servers to inform them. The special events ICs are not responsible to find a replacement for a server unless under extreme circumstances e.g. major illness, accident.

November Special Events Roster

Special Events Roster November

All Saints Day 2014

All Saints Day 2014

Announcements 1st – 2nd Nov 2014, Thirty first Sunday in Ordinary Time (All Souls)

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for NOVEMBER has been updated.  All are responsible to check.  Leaders are reminded to TICK the names of those on the list attached.

b.     Group 1 will be serving the novena service next Sat, 8^th Nov.

c.     Servers who have ended their exams are to serve 2 weekday masses, with at least one being a morning mass or a special events mass that starts in the morning.

d.     Group Leaders are expected to acknowledge and record all VRs dated Sep 2014 and later near the sink immediately after mass and before they leave.  Due to inaction, this has led to unnecessary and unsightly clutter there.  David de Souza can only file in these records once every single entry has been acknowledged by a Group Leader.

e.     Group 5 will be serving holy hour service this Thu, 6^th Nov.  Servers to report at 750pm for training by their leaders.  Group 5 sacristans to set up by 745pm.  

2.     Mass hopping

a.     As the school holidays are approaching, servers are reminded that they are not allowed to swap masses out of mere convenience. Examples of reasons that will not be accepted by leaders are these.

                                               i.     Serving the Saturday sunset mass just because one’s group is serving the Novena service before that.

                                             ii.     Serving another mass time just because there is no catechism class during the holidays.

b.     In addition, all whose serving at mass will be affected by changes in catechism class times next year are to inform Justin Yeo as soon as possible and to indicate their preferred mass times. The administration department will do their best to assign your preferred time provided that the total number of members, number of Group Leaders and number of Sacristans for each mass are manageable.

3.     Bible Sharing

a.     Bible sharing for all servers secondary 1 and above will be held this Fri, 7^th Nov at 830pm.

4.     Juniors Retreat 2014

a.     All servers Primary 6 and below are to inform their parents that their retreat will be held from 16^th to 18^th Dec.  The consent form is to be returned by Sun, 9 Nov whether one is able to attend or not.  Venue will be in SFX Church.  Servers are requested to plan their schedules around these dates as far as possible.

5.     Prayers before mass

a.     The “Radiating Christ Prayer” and “Prayer for Vocations” is to be said without haste.  From now, it is to be said with head bowed and eyes closed to help servers to reflect on the words that are being said without being distracted.

b.     Servers are to bring their own rosaries for weekday spiritual preparation.

c.     The 3 sacristy glass doors must be closed for spiritual preparation to keep out external noise.

Special Events for October 2014

Announcements 4th – 5th Oct 2014, Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for OCTOBER has been updated.  All are responsible to check.  Leaders are reminded to TICK the names of those on the list attached.

b.     Group 2 will be serving the novena service next Sat, 11^th Oct.

2.     Love and Responsibility Series

a.     Love and Responsibility Series for servers secondary 2 and above will be on this Fri, 10^th Oct at 830pm in the Saints Mary and Martha room.

3.     Juniors Retreat 2014

a.     All servers Primary 6 and below are to inform their parents that their retreat will be held from 16^th to 18^th Dec.  Venue will be in SFX Church.  Servers are requested to plan their schedules around these dates as far as possible.

4.     Liturgy

a.     Servers kneeling after receiving Communion may sit as soon as the Priest even if not the Celebrant returns to the Altar.

b.     Servers are reminded to bow their heads in reverence at the Collect and Prayer after communion, till “Amen” is said.

c.     Group Leaders are to demonstrate how the mike should be placed at the left corner of the altar with the mike head facing the altar without touching.  This is to prevent the priest’s vestments from brushing against the mike and creating noise.

d.     The stole is to be hung on top of the chasuble or cope when these vestments are put on a hangar.

Announcements 20th – 21st Sep 2014, Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1.     Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a.     Special events roster for SEPTEMBER has been updated.  All are responsible to check.  Leaders are reminded to TICK the names of those on the list attached.

b.     Group 5 will be serving the novena service next Sat, 27^th Sep.

2.     Elections

a.     No server has secured the required majority of votes after 5 rounds of voting.  The elections will adjourn for all to remain steadfast in prayer and will continue next month.  The society is invited to pray that the right leaders may be chosen and are strongly encouraged to dedicate at least one decade of the rosary for this intention during daily spiritual preparation before mass.

3.     Bible Sharing

a.     Bible sharing for all servers secondary 1 and above will be held this Fri, 26^th Sep at 830pm.

4.     Juniors Retreat 2014

a.     All servers Primary 6 and below are to inform their parents that their retreat will be held from 16^th to 18^th Dec.  Venue is tentatively in SFX Church.  Servers are requested to plan their schedules around these dates as far as possible.  

Special Events Mass Roster August 2014

Special Events Mass Roster August

Announcements 26th – 27th Jul 2014, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

a. Please remember to check the special events rosters.

b. Group 2 will be serving the novena service next Sat, 2nd Aug.

c. Group 2 will be serving Holy Thursday NEXT Thursday 7th Aug .

2. Canteen

a. Servers who have not submitted their cash contributions are to do so immediately after debrief. Enclose money in an envelope with name and amount, drop it into the transparent box

3. Sharing

a. Fri, 31st Jul at 830pm - Sharing for servers Secondary 1 and above as per normal.

4. Love and Responsibility series

a. These servers have not submitted their form and are to note that the form must be signed by one’s parent or guardian (if one is below 21 years old) and submitted latest this Sun, 27th Jul.

i. Ashwin Vijayan

ii. Bryan Khoo

iii. Bryan Tan

iv. Dennis Wee

v. Gabriel Yong

vi. Geoffrey Tan

vii. Gerald Tan

viii. Ian Quek

ix. Ivan Khoo

x. Jonah Teo

xi. Joshua Wong

xii. Justin Yeo

xiii. Nicholas Lim

xiv. Randall Paul

xv. Zachery Chan

5. Other important matters

a. All servers to note the consumption of non-consecrated communion hosts and altar wine for frivolous reasons is strictly prohibited. All offenders will be subject to disciplinary action.

b. Please be reminded that red packet declaration forms are to be filled in and dropped into the transparent box after all special events masses, even if no red packets are given.

Note: All servers are responsible to check and note these announcements.  As announcements are put on the blog, there should not be any reason for servers not to check even when they are not present over the weekend, unless they are unable to obtain an internet connection when overseas.  Group Leaders are not to skip the reading of any announcement and should elaborate where necessary.  

 

Announcements 15th – 16th Mar 2014, Second Sunday of Lent

 

1.

Administration (Rosters and Special Events)

b.

Special events roster for MARCH has been updated.  All to check.  The Group Leader will announce the names on the roster as a reminder during debrief andtick the name of the server on the attached roster.  The Group 5 leader is to inform the Special Events IC immediately if by the last Sunday evening of the month, there are names which are not yet ticked.  The Special Events IC will then make the necessary phone calls.  

c.

Group 3 servers will be serving the Novena service next Sat, 22nd Mar.

d.

Group 2 servers will be serving the Stations of the Cross service next Fri, 21stMar.

 

2.

Sharing

a.

Sharing for servers secondary 1 and above will be held this Fri, 15th Mar.

 

3.

Training

a.

The thurifer will be on the left of the boat bearer with immediate effect.

b.

For novena service, the thurifer and boat will wait for the priest to exit thesacristy before moving out with him.

 

4.

Lent

a.

The Divine Mercy will be prayed in place of Rosary during the Season of Lent.  All are still to bring their rosary as it will be used during the prayer.

b.

The prayer cards for use are placed in the cupboard.  Group Leaders and ExcoMembers are to note and ensure that they are not taken home, as they belong to Fr Brian.

 

5.

Important Notice for Secondary 1 servers

a.

All Secondary 1 servers are to meet Raphael Ng and their catechist coordinator, Mr. Eric Lee at the reception area of the preschool next Sunday, 23rd Jan at 1045am sharp.

 

6.

Important Notice for selected servers

a.

The following servers are required to attend an important session this Sunday, 15th Mar in St Agnes Room, from 350pm to 450pm.  Punctuality would be greatly appreciated.

i.

All Exco Members

ii.

Seniors

1.

David de Souza

2.

Dennis Wee

3.

Emmanuel Er

4.

Ethan Galistan

5.

Geoffrey Tan

6.

Ian Quek

7.

Jeremy Wong

8.

Jonathan Ng

9.

Timothy Wong