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Catholic Church of Christ the King
LEAVEN
the
OUR WEEKLY PARISH BULLETIN
christtheking.com.sg 6459 9958 parishoffice@christtheking.com.sg
facebook.com/ctksg 6552 7998 2221 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, SG569809
OUR SHEPHERDS 7 FEBRUARY 2021 | 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
Job 7:1-4, 6-7 | 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 | Mark 1:29-39
PARISH PRIEST
Rev Fr John Sim Gospels, we find the illness is closely related
Tel: 6459 9958 to demonic oppression, as part of the
frjohnsim@christtheking.com.sg condition of fallen humanity and a sign of
Satan’s domination over human beings, from
ASSISTANT PRIEST which Jesus came to liberate us.
Prayer
Rev Fr John Khoo
This healing ministry in the house of Simon
Tel: 6459 9956 the importance of was a continuation of Jesus’ miracle of
frjohnkhoo@christtheking.com.sg
casting out of devil in the Synagogue. It tells
ASSISTANT PRIEST in this way: first, Jesus cast out the devil,
Rev Fr Paul Lim which is a hit on the ancient serpent’s head.
Tel: 6459 9958 Afterwards, he healed a woman, which
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frpaullim@christtheking.com.sg n leaving the synagogue Jesus symbolizes the evil that came with the sin of
entered the house of Simon and Eve had been healed by Jesus, and many
Andrew with James and John. others representing the woman’s children.
MASS TIMINGS Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with Bede the Venerable puts it in this way: “First,
a fever. They immediately told him about her. it was right that the serpent’s tongue should
Register and book at www.myCatholic.sg He approached, grasped her hand, and be shut up, that it might not spread venom
*WEEKEND MASSES helped her up. Then the fever left her and she anymore; then that the woman, who was the
Sat: 5pm (sunset) waited on them. first seduced, should be healed from the
Sun: 7am, 8.30am (Mandarin), 10am, fever of carnal concupiscence.”
When it was evening, after sunset, they
11.30am, 5pm This Gospel also reminds us of the prayer life.
brought to him all who were ill or possessed
*WEEKDAY MASSES by demons. The whole town was gathered at After doing all the good works, he departed
(No limit. On first-come-first-served basis) the door. He cured many who were sick with into a deserted place. Being God, why does
Mon-Fri: 6pm various diseases, and he drove out many Jesus prayed, the answer we get from the
Sat: 7.30am demons, not permitting them to speak first reading of the day. Letter to the Hebrews
because they knew him. says: “He had to become like his brothers in
*SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION every way, that he might be a merciful and
Rising very early before dawn, he left and
Sun: 3pm-5pm | Fri: 4.30pm-6pm faithful high priest before God to expiate the
went off to a deserted place, where he
sins of the people.” Jesus became like us, and
Each session is 5 minutes. It will be on an prayed. Simon and those who were with him
as a model of prayer, he went to a deserted
appointment basis and prior booking is pursued him and on finding him said,
place and prayed. After doing every work, we
required at https://calendly.com/ “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them,
too must depart ourselves to the places of
ctksg2/confession “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may
worship, and the prayer life will help us
preach there also. For this purpose, have I
remember that God is the source of
*Only open to persons who have come.” So, he went into their synagogues,
registered “Church of Christ the King” as
everything and every good gift comes from
preaching and driving out demons
parish at www.myCatholic.sg heaven. When we give time in prayer like
throughout the whole of Galilee.
to prevent risk of cross-contamination. Jesus, we can carry out our works without
The central importance of Jesus’ ministry in any pride.
Mark’s Gospel is healing and casting out
Dear Lord, help me remember what a
demons. In today’s Gospel, we see, Jesus
VISIT TO COLUMBARIUM performs many healing miracles for the
difference it makes when I make time with
You a priority in my morning. Awaken me in
people. The first miracle he does is the
Opening Hours Sundays 3pm-5pm body and spirit each day with a desire to
healing of Simon’s mother-in-law and, later,
Visits are limited to 15 minutes for a meet with You and to hear You speak words
to many others. In this Gospel, we also find
maximum of 5 persons per group. of affirmation, assurance, and wisdom over
the messianic silence that does not permit
Prior booking is required at my heart as I prepare to go about my day. In
the evil spirits to reveal him. All these
https://calendly.com/ctksg/ Jesus’ name, Amen.
healings are the visible manifestations of the
columbarium presence of the kingdom of God. In the Source: www.capfriar.co.in
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!
You can continue to offer your donations towards the upkeep and CTK BULLETIN
general maintainance of our Parish via the following options .
We have resumed the
Cash PayNow distribution of hard
• Launch the PayNow service on copies of the bulletin.
Drop your envelope (Mass Collection)
your bank’s app or website. Do obtain a copy from
into the Donation Box
• Key in the Parish UEN: the Wardens after
outside the Parish Office.
T08CC4038L Mass.
Crossed Cheque • Check the name: CTK WHATSAPP
Church of Christ the King BROADCAST
Make your cheque payable to • Key in the amount.
Church of Christ the King Subscribe to CTK WhatsApp
• Key in the reference:
and mail it to 2221 Ang Mo Kio Mass Collection Broadcast to stay connected
Ave 8, S569809. with church updates and
announcements straight to your
WhatsApp!
From the priests and staff of Church of Christ the King
Step 1: Save 8361 7323 in your
A Blessed Lunar New Year
phone contact as “CTK News”
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received!
LUNAR NEW YEAR MASS SCHEDULE 2021 @ CTK
LUNAR NEW YEAR EVE (11 FEB, THURSDAY)
5pm
1ST DAY OF LUNAR NEW YEAR (12 FEB, FRIDAY)
8am, 9.30am (Mandarin) & 11am FEBRUARY MASS
(Blessed oranges will be available for collection after Mass) BOOKING SCHEDULE
2ND DAY OF LUNAR NEW YEAR (13 FEB, SATURDAY) 9 Feb, Tuesday at 12nn
7.30am & 5pm
16 Feb, Tuesday at 12nn
Please visit mycatholic.sg
LENTEN MASS SCHEDULE to book your slots, subject to
ASH WEDNESDAY (17 FEB, WEDNESDAY) availability. Please be gracious.
7am, 12nn & 7pm (A day of fast and abstinence.) Book a Mass slot if you are sure
For those who were not successful in booking a Mass slot for Ash you can attend.
Wednesday, you may collect a sachet of ash from the Parish Office
from 15 - 17 Feb (from 9am - 5pm). Whilst stocks last.
THE CATHOLIC NEWS
STATIONS OF THE CROSS (EVERY FRIDAY)
12nn, 7pm & 8pm (Mandarin)
The latest issue of
the Catholic News
PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE FOR LUNAR NEW YEAR is available this
The parish office will be closed at 1pm on 11 February (Thursday), and ALL DAY weekend. Kindly
on 12 & 13 February (Friday & Saturday). obtain a copy
INFANT BAPTISM from the
Wardens after
Please note that Infant Baptism is fully booked till Jun 2021. Starting from
Jul 2021, prior booking is required at https://tinyurl.com/CTKinfant
Mass.
To announce your events in the bulletin, please email your requests to comms@christtheking.com.sg by Monday every week.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEVOTION TO THE
DIVINE MERCY
Pray the Divine Mercy
together as a community
every day with
Fr John Sim. Encounter
the merciful love of God
and the desire to let that
love and mercy flow through your
heart towards those in need of it. The
video is available at https://tinyurl.
com/CTKClips
SACRED HEART DEVOTION
All are welcome to
join Fr John Sim as
he leads us to
contemplate on the IN THE MONTH OF
Devotion to the JANUARY 2021
Sacred Heart of Jesus every Friday.
Specially prepared videos for 1st to Condolences Come join us as we pray for the
5th Fridays of the month are We offer our prayers of the 200th anniversary of the Catholic
available at https://tinyurl.com/ family of the following who have Faith in Singapore, that God’s love
CTKClips returned to the Lord: and grace may ignite our hearts
PRAY 4 LIFE 1. Luke Yap Yim Siew and lead us to launch a new era of
2. Irene Tan Sor Choo faith, so that once again we may
All are invited to pray for our unborn be a more vibrant, evangelising
3. Joseph Toh Liang Chua
brothers and sisters this weekend. and missionary Church.
4. Joan Chua Mui Huang
6 Feb, Saturday @ 8.20am Commencing every first Tuesday,
5. Wong Poh Eng Annie
Meet Online @ 8.20am
8pm to 9pm, from Jan to Nov 2021.
Rosary @ 8.30am
Zoom photo-taking @ 9am
Zoom Meeting ID: 896 0946 9402
Passcode: 321 LENTEN REFLECTION BOOKLET 2021
More info on our Facebook page:
https://fb.me/e/1QTG5xaFN The Office for the New Evangelisation has produced a
Contact Annabella @ 9737 5109 reflection e-booklet to journey with you throughout
NIGHTLY ROSARY VIA ZOOM Lent. They are available in English, Chinese and Tamil.
The reflection theme for Lent is “The Word, Source
Join us as a community of faithful to
recite the Rosary daily. of Life”.
Nightly Rosary via ZOOM @ 8.30pm Please download the e-booklet at: bit.ly/Lenten2021
ID: 86211117348 • Passcode: nccctk
MASS OFFERINGS/INTENTIONS PAYMENT OPTIONS
Parishioners can continue to offer their Mass Intentions. Payment
can be made via cash, PayNow or cheque. Please submit your CASH • Envelopes available at Parish Office
intention one week in advance.
CROSSED CHEQUE • Make payable to
1. Mass Offerings (for Souls, Blessings/Well Being,
Church of Christ the King and mail to 2221
Speedy Recovery, Thanksgiving or Special Intention)
Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Singapore 569809. Please
2. Name (for whom Mass is being offered) also attach details of Offering as above.
3. Date of offering
4. Contributions: $ ($10/person/Mass) PAYNOW • Launch PayNow service. Key in
Parish UEN and enter “T08CC4038L”. Check
5. Requested by (name & contact number
entity name: Church of Christ the King, and
Email: parishoffice@christtheking.com.sg key in amount. Lastly, key in ref: Mass
Mail: Church of Christ the King, 2221 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, S(569809) Offering (name of requestor).
THE LEAVEN, parish bulletin of the Church of Christ the King. 7 February 2021
PARISH HAPPENINGS
Meet our Lectors!
You see them every week at Mass and listen to them proclaim the Word.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a lector? We asked two lectors
from the CTK Lector’s Ministry: Serene, who was newly commissioned on
23 Jan, and Jeffrey, who is celebrating 20 years as a lector!
Serene Tay
It took me a while to gather the courage to sign up as a lector,
but joining the CTK Lector’s Ministry is definitely one of the
best decisions I have made.
Not only has my knowledge and understanding of the Word
significantly increased across weekly Break Open the Word
meetings, the ministry is also close-knit with a wonderful
camaraderie.
Being part of the ministry helps keep my faith at the top of
my mind and it’s much easier to journey with Christ
alongside like-minded people, instead of having to go it
alone. I am grateful to be surrounded by welcoming and
supportive fellow lectors, as I continue to learn, grow, and
serve in this ministry!
Jeffrey Gomes
Being a lector has allowed me to be conscious of the
presence of God in my life. I call these the “Jesus moments”
in my life. In good times – and there have been countless, I
rejoice in the Lord for all the blessings I have received. In
bad times, He is by my side carrying and comforting me. And
somehow, the tears dry very quickly.
Those of you who have young children, believe me that we
also become role models. My daughter Felicia used to read
at the Children’s Liturgy when she was 5 or 6 years old. She
said it was because I did it too. She is now 14.
I’m grateful to be in a community of like-minded people
who will journey with me in this life.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Do you have a love for the Word of God, a desire to experience the Word in your everyday life, and a
calling to share His Word with the people around you? Then follow the lighted path and journey with
us as a lector! Email ctklector88@gmail to find out more!
To announce your events in the bulletin, please email your requests to comms@christtheking.com.sg by Monday every week.
PARISH FEATURE
Starts Now!
Preparing for a Good Lent
The secular world has not yet figured out how to market But fasting can be much broader than that. Think outside
Easter. So, on the one hand, we Christians aren’t distracted the box. The goal of “offering something up for Lent” is to
from the sacredness of the season; on the other hand, our turn our minds to God. So if you offer up listening to music
hectic, modern world is distraction enough, with nothing in while driving, try replacing it with prayers or with a Catholic
our daily lives to remind us in the first place. podcast. Fast from social media, especially if you find you’re
on it too much, and spend that time in prayer or talking to a
A TIME TO PREPARE friend. Our fasts can also help us overcome subtle
The Church has given us this beautiful season to help us addictions or areas where we are heading down the wrong
prepare our souls to celebrate the most important event in path. Think about where you may be going in the wrong
the history of the world: the passion, death, and resurrection direction and how a Lenten fast can help turn that around.
of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Each year, Lent is an opportunity The goals of fasting are to turn our minds to God throughout
to renew our Christian faith, and we are encouraged to use the day and to grow in virtue and love, so think about what
prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as the means to grow in our will help you do that.
relationship with God.
We are creatures of our senses. We experience the world,
ALMSGIVING
Almsgiving traditionally refers to helping the poor
and in fact, we experience God, through our senses. Holy financially, but by extension, we can help anyone in need by
water fonts remind us of our baptism; genuflecting before our actions, as well. Here are some suggestions:
the Blessed Sacrament reminds us of the True Presence;
the bread and wine become Christ’s Body, Blood, Soul, and • Create a “giving jar”. Make a practice of putting in your
Divinity – the Catholic Faith uses physical reminders of loose change every day and donate them to a charity.
theological truths heavily, and we can do something like • Go through your things and see what you can give away
that in our own homes and in our own lives to remind us to someone who will benefit from it.
daily of the season of Lent.
• Help at a soup kitchen, a nursing home, or a crisis
PREPARE YOUR HOUSE pregnancy center.
Think about what will help you and your family focus on Lent
and put something in your home that will remind you every • Volunteer at your parish.
day: a purple table cloth; a display with a crown of thorns; a • Pick someone you know who needs to know the love
picture of the agony in the garden in a prominent place; holy of Jesus. Pray that God puts the right people and
water by your door. experiences into that person’s life and pray to be a light on
Besides preparing your home with daily physical reminders, that person’s path. Then look for opportunities to be that
prepare your heart with daily spiritual reminders. The Church light. This does not necessarily mean preaching; we must
recommends prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent. witness by our lives as much as by our words.
PRAYER There are many ways to apply prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
If you don’t have a daily prayer habit, Lent is the perfect time in our own lives and experiences. Take some time before
to begin. If you do, you can add a devotion or practice that Lent to really think about how to best utilize the season to
will enhance your Lenten preparations and help you remain prepare your soul to grow in faith.
diligent. But keep it simple or you will feel overwhelmed and TRAVEL ALONG YOUR LENTEN PATH WITH OTHERS
be less likely to keep it up. Those who are embarking on a journey of self-improvement,
Many people find a Lenten booklet especially helpful to whether that be dieting, exercising, or overcoming addiction,
maintain diligence without feeling overwhelmed. Whether know that they will be more likely to stick to it and succeed
you already have a daily prayer habit or you are trying to if they find a partner with whom they can travel upon that
begin one, a Lenten prayer book is a valuable resource. difficult road. Engage your family in certain activities that all of
you can share – like house decorations, a daily prayer together,
Besides daily prayer, consider going to confession more or corporal works of mercy. Share your daily Lenten prayer
frequently and adding a daily Mass, if you are able. The practice with your spouse, good friend, or prayer group by using
sacraments are the greatest gifts the Lord gave us for growing the same prayer booklet and discuss how the meditations are
in grace and we should utilize them as often as possible inspiring or challenging you. Share with these chosen prayer
FASTING partners your fasting efforts, as well, to help you stay on track,
An aspect of Lent that is often forgotten is fasting, and who especially as Lent goes on and it gets harder and harder to
likes to fast? We eat way too much, and with the world at offer something up each day.
our fingertips with our smart phones, we are conditioned to If you can put some of these suggestions into practice, you
expect instant gratification. will be able to stay spiritually diligent during Lent and will
The Church only requires that we abstain from meat every reach Easter truly prepared for the great Allelujah!
Friday in Lent and on Ash Wednesday, and that we fast on
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, eating only one full meal Source: media.ascensionpress.com
plus snacks that only add up to another meal.
THE LEAVEN, parish bulletin of the Church of Christ the King. 7 February 2021
PARISH FEATURE
MEMORIAL OF
OUR LADY OF LOURDES
11 FEBRUARY
Today marks the first apparition of the Blessed Bernadette also was told to drink and wash at the spring
still hidden under the sand.
Virgin Mary in 1858 to fourteen-year-old Marie
Bernade (St. Bernadette) Soubirous. Between Finally on the feast of the Annunciation, the beautiful
Lady announced her name, “I am the Immaculate
February 11 and July 16, 1858, the Blessed Virgin Conception.”
appeared eighteen times, and showed herself The report of cures occurring at the grotto spread quickly
to St. Bernadette in the hollow of the rock at and the more it spread, the greater the number of
Lourdes. On March 25 she said to the little Christians who visited the hallowed place. The publicity
given these miraculous events on the one hand and the
shepherdess who was only fourteen years of seeming sincerity and innocence of the girl on the other
age: “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Since made it necessary for the bishop of Tarbes to institute a
then Lourdes has become a place of pilgrimage judicial inquiry. Four years later he declared the
apparitions to be supernatural and permitted the public
and many cures and conversions have taken veneration of the Immaculate Conception in the grotto.
place. The message of Lourdes is a call to Soon a chapel was erected, and since that time countless
personal conversion, prayer, and charity. pilgrims come every year to Lourdes to fulfill promises or
to beg graces.
Our Lady of Lourdes
The many miracles which have been performed through the — Excerpted from The Church’s Year of Grace, Pius Parsch.
intercession of the Blessed Virgin at Lourdes prompted the
Church to institute a special commemorative feast, the Source: www.catholicculture.org
“Apparition of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.” The Office gives
the historical background. Four years after the promulgation Patron: Bodily ills.
of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception (1854), the Symbols: The Blessed Virgin (“The Immaculate
Blessed Virgin appeared a number of times to a very poor Conception”) who wears a white dress, blue belt, and
and holy girl named Bernadette. The actual spot was in a a rose on each foot.
grotto on the bank of the Gave River near Lourdes.
Things to Do:
The Immaculate Conception had a youthful appearance and
was clothed in a pure white gown and mantle, with an azure • Watch The Song of Bernadette, a
blue girdle. A golden rose adorned each of her bare feet. On masterpiece filmed in 1943.
her first apparition, February 11, 1858, the Blessed Virgin bade • Bring flowers (roses would be
the girl make the sign of the Cross piously and say the appropriate) to your statue of Our
rosary with her. Bernadette saw her take the rosary that was
Lady at your home altar, especially
hanging from her arms into her hands. This was repeated in
if you have a statue of Our Lady of
subsequent apparitions.
Lourdes.
With childlike simplicity Bernadette once sprinkled holy
water on the vision, fearing that it was a deception of the evil • Obtain some Lourdes holy water and give the
spirit; but the Blessed Virgin smiled pleasantly, and her face parental blessing to your children (see link).
became even more lovely. The third time Mary appeared she • Give extra care to the sick in your community
invited the girl to come to the grotto daily for two weeks. — cook dinner for a sick mother’s family, bring your
Now she frequently spoke to Bernadette. On one occasion children to the local nursing home (the elderly love
she ordered her to tell the ecclesiastical authorities to build to see children), send flowers to a member of your
a church on the spot and to organize processions. parish community who is ill.
THE LEAVEN, parish bulletin of the Church of Christ the King. 7 February 2021
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