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Catholic Youth Day – an event filled with prayer, celebration

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By Matthew Ng It was a time of joy and praise as young Catholics of Singapore celebrated Catholic Youth Day. 2UJDQLVHG E\ WKH 2I¿FH IRU Young People (OYP), the July 2-3 event attracted about 2,000 participants.

The theme, Once No People, Now God’s People, was chosen in hopes of promoting a deeper sense of belonging to one Church as well as to celebrate the Christian life and faith among young people.

Archbishop William Goh celebrated Mass to open the evening event. He reminded participants

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that as a pilgrim people, they must travel light because they are all on a journey to God. As a sign of solidarity, the congregation, together with Archbishop Goh prayed a blessing upon the pilgrims who will carry the mission and spirit of the Church of Singapore to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland in late July.

Joy and celebration permeated the atmosphere as the young people from various communities led the evening programme, from praise and worship to performances of dance, sign language and the spoken word.

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‘Beautiful, vibrant’ young Church of Singapore

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A young couple, Brandon and 6DPDQWKD &KLQ DOVR WHVWL¿HG WR the Lord’s provident love healing and transforming them.

Other segments in the programme included the Sacrament of Reconciliation and prayer teams formed by young people to minister to those who came forward to share their needs and concerns.

Participants were also invited to stay for an overnight vigil that took place from 10pm-7am.

During the vigil, there were hourly prayers for different intentions led by various university groups and young adult communities.

OYP chaplain Fr Jude David and some participants shared their thoughts about the celebration. “As a chaplain to the young people ... it was beautiful to see the vibrancy of the young Church of Singapore coming together from different places and communities and celebrating our profound unity as the Church of Singapore,� he said.

³, ZDV DOVR YHU\ HGL¿HG WR ZLWness the faith and perseverance of young people praying throughout the night, many who were on their knees and genuinely praying for others.�

Caspian Ng, 16, shared: “When the prayer team was praying over me, I felt great joy overĂ€RZLQJ ZLWKLQ PH DQG *RGÂśV closeness to me.â€?

Ms Cheryl Lek, 31, shared: “When I went for adoration, and , VDZ VR PDQ\ SHRSOH ÂżOO WKH hall that there was barely enough space to walk, it struck me then that there are many young Catholic people here who love Jesus and really have the heart for Him, to spend time with Him and seek His will in their lives. “I felt a sense of hope, a sense of assurance that I am not alone and more importantly [that] I’m not struggling alone.â€?

OYP will lead a contingent of 170 pilgrims on July 18 to World Youth Day accompanied by ArchELVKRS :LOOLDP *RK For more information about OYP, visit oyp.org.sg or their Facebook page. „

Archbishop Goh seen together with (from left) Frs Jovita Ho, Jude David and Brian D’Souza during Mass. Photo: BENJAMIN LAI

The Sacrament of Reconciliation was available for participants. Photo: JOSEPH TEY

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the overnight vigil which took place from 10pm-7am. Photo: JOSEPH TEY

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CHANCERY NOTICE

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OBITUARY Mdm. Martha Zhang Pinxian, mother of Fr Peter Zhang CDD passed away on 30 June 2016 in Beijing at 1.20pm Beijing local time. She was 71 years old and had been admitted to hospital for the past month.

Fr Peter Zhang CDD had taken home leave to be with his mother this past month. In his words, “I thank God for giving me the opportunity to journey with my mum for the past one month, after almost 20 years of separation since I started the religious life. For the past 27 days, I really had quality time with her. Everyday talking to her, holding her hands, giving her Holy Communion.�

Fr Peter Zhang CDD describes his mother as a “kindhearted and sacULÂżFLDO KRXVHZLIH ZLWK VWURQJ IDLWK LQ *RG DQG D VSLULW RI IRUWLWXGH ´ Fr Peter also commented how his mother found comfort in her last days with a letter sent from Archbishop William Goh DD and she reminded her son Fr Peter to be a good priest and to serve God. The family is awaiting the return of his sister and her family from WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV )XQHUDO DUUDQJHPHQWV KDYH EHHQ ÂżQDOL]HG IRU July at 11 am in Beijing.

The Archdiocese extends condolences to Fr Peter Zhang CDD and his family at this time of loss and assures him of our fraternal prayers and support.

Fr John-Paul Tan, OFM, JCL, Chancellor Chancery of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore #07-01 Catholic Centre, 55 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187954 Email: chancery@catholic.org.sg

Book celebrates Bukit Timah church’s 170-year history St Joseph Church (Bukit Timah) has launched a comprehensively researched book on its own history as part of its 170th anniversary celebrations, The author, Church historian Clement Liew, presented a copy of the book to Archbishop William Goh during the 11 am Con¿UPDWLRQ 0DVV RQ -XO\ In his preface to the book, titled Mission on a Hill Far, Far Away, Dr Liew said the aim was to produce a work that the general Catholic community could appreciate, and also to help parishioners know the story of their church and community.

Mission on a Hill is about the journey of a church community, that had settled in the interior of Singapore almost two centuries ago, growing from a once isolated mission to a thriving parish today.

The book traces how French priest, Fr Anatole Mauduit, set XS WKH ÂżUVW PLVVLRQDU\ FKDSHO LQ 1846 for a small group of Chinese Christians and potential converts.

Through the years, the parish endured numerous challenges and hardships. These included attacks by the hoeys (secret societies) who considered the missionary activities a direct threat to their LQĂ€XHQFH ZLOG DQLPDOV VXFK DV snakes, alligators and tigers lurking in the bushes, and the Japanese Occupation (1942 to 1945).

One chapter tells how a priest, Fr Stephen Lee, helped a large group of Catholic refugees from Swatow, China, to settle in a safe haven at Mandai. This group was subsequently placed under the care of St Joseph Church.

Author Clement Liew presenting a copy of his book on St Joseph Church (Bukit Timah) to Archbishop William Goh on July 3.

The book, Mission on a Hill, is about a church community growing from a once isolated mission to a thriving parish.

The Catholic community at Bukit Timah also enjoyed a “golden age� under Fr Joachim Teng’s stewardship, during which St Joseph’s spearheaded the progress of the Catholic Church in Singapore in the north and western parts of the island. The outstations of St Joseph’s eventually became full parishes themselves – the Churches of St Anthony, Our Lady Star of the Sea, St Francis of

Assisi and St Mary of the Angels.

Other chapters cover the work of other clergy of the parish, such as Fr R. Challet and Fr Augustine Tay, recounted by some parishioners.

Till the end of this year, you can obtain a copy of this book for a love offering by contacting the parLVK RI¿FH RU HPDLOLQJ sjcpastoral@gmail.com. The book can also be purchased at selected &DWKROLF ERRNVKRSV DW „

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St Joseph’s Church parochial house gazetted 104-year-old building conserved to protect Singapore’s built heritage %\ -DUHG 1J The parochial house of St Joseph’s Church (Victoria Street) was gazetted as part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) efforts to protect Singapore’s built heritage.

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Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong was the guest-of-honour at the event.

In his address, he highlighted WKH VLJQL¿FDQFH RI WKH \HDU old building.

“It has survived World War II and three generations” and is “a testament to the multi-ethnic roots and the open, inclusive nature of Singapore,” he said.

The three-storey building was the “former headquarters of the Portuguese Mission in Singapore and formed a critical part of the story of the Eurasian community,” Mr Wong added.

Fr Alex Chua, rector of St Joseph’s Church, said that “it is an honour for the Church to have its parochial house recognised and conserved for its architectural, historical and social heritage.

“We hope that this gazette will help reinforce the sense of heritage for future generations of Singapore Catholics and non-Catholics alike.”

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rochial house and the launch of a new book by Prof James Newton Boss, chairman of the parish pastoral council.

Titled Journey of 190 Years, the book looks at the history of the Eurasian Catholic community in Singapore.

After the event, Mr Wong was invited for a tour of the parochial house.

Some of the rooms he visited were the room where old baptism and death records are stored, the chapel of the former Bishop of Macau which houses bone fragment relics of the 12 Apostles, as well as his personal room. jared.ng@catholic.org.sg

hope that this gazette will help reinforce ‘theWesense of heritage for future generations of Singapore Catholics and non-Catholics alike.’

– Fr Alex Chua, rector of St Joseph’s Church

History of the parochial house Built in 1912, the parochial house of St Joseph’s Church (Victoria St) served as the headquarters of the Portuguese Mission in Singapore until 1981. It was also the residence of the Bishop of Macau until 1999 when the Portuguese Mission ceased its presence in Singapore.

The building is a prime showcase of Portuguese Baroque style, with distinctive features such as its pointed Gothic arches at the facade, and pinnacles decorated with crockets adorning the roof.

The main church building of St Joseph’s Church, also completed in 1912, was gazetted a national monument in 2005.

Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong having a closer look at relics of the 12 Apostles located in the parochial house. Photo: VITA IMAGES

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Sts Peter and Paul holds dedication Mass after renovations

By Jared Ng After two years of renovations, the Church of Sts Peter and Paul held its dedication Mass on June 29.

About 1,000 people attended the Mass of the Dedication of Church and Altar, and many could be seen smiling as they entered the newly refurbished 146-yearold building.

Some of the new features in the church include a high marble altar, black-and-white cement-tiled Ă€RRULQJ D QHZ URVH VWDLQHG JODVV window on the front façade of the church, and air-conditioning. “I think the church looks beautiful. Before the renovations, there was a sense of dullness,â€? said parishioner Cindy Wee, 54, adding that she felt the church looked “lifelessâ€? before. “Having these improvements GHÂżQLWHO\ EULJKWHQV WKH PRRG DV evident by the smiles on people’s faces!â€?

Another parishioner, Mr Dustin Low, expressed his gratitude to all those involved in “renewing� the church. “I’m in awe of how the church looks now and can’t say how appreciative I am to everyone that has rallied to make this parish vibrant again,� said the 50-year-old.

Archbishop William Goh celebrated the dedication Mass which included readings in Mandarin and Cantonese. In his homily,

he highlighted the two saints the church was named after and urged parishioners to learn from their “example of discipleship�. “They [Sts Peter and Paul] were undaunted in proclaiming the Gospel. They were willing to die for what they believed in. Our faith must be like them, especially today when there are so many challenges in the world,� said Archbishop Goh. “They show us the way to renew the Church.�

During the Mass, Archbishop Goh also placed the bone fragment relics of Sts Peter and Paul into the altar.

Parish priest, Carmelite Fr John Chua, shared about the challenges the parish faced over the past two years at the end of Mass. “Many times during the course of planning, there were many delays and setbacks. Looking back at all the incidents, there were reasons for all these obstacles which actually turned out to our advantage, such as more time to ... ÂżQG EHWWHU VRXUFHV WR LPSURYH WKH plans we had,â€? said Fr John.

He also expressed his grati-

Among those with Archbishop William Goh at the dedication Mass were (at the altar from left) Fr Edward Lim, Fr Ignatius Yeo and Deacon Cornelius Ching.

Parish priest Fr John Chua preparing the sealant for the depositing of the relics of Sts Peter and Paul into the altar.

tude to all parishioners and others who contributed to the renovation of the church.

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Priests and laypeople seated in the church during the dedication Mass on June 29.

After Mass, many viewed an exhibition featuring some of the treasured items of the church.

They included bone fragment relics of Sts Faustina Kowalska, Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross; a papal medal; old vestments and sacred vessels. “I was really impressed with the exhibition,� said Ms Caroline

Sim, 41. “I had no idea the parish housed some of the relics on display. It was also nice to see my children taking an interest in the other items at the exhibition.�

The exhibition, held within the church compound, is on until July 24. „ jared.ng@catholic.org.sg

– Ms Cindy Wee, 54, a parishioner

Bone fragment relics of Sts Teresa of Avila (left) and John of the Cross were on display at the exhibition held within the church compound.

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Parish holds event for families with special needs About 200 people, compris- likeness, just like everyone else. ing mainly families with special Fr Andrew also apologised on needs members and their support- behalf of the archdiocese to famiers, attended a special event for lies with special needs for misthem on July 9 at the Church of judging them, for not understandthe Holy Spirit. ing them and for the times when The Everyone is Special event the children were told to â&#x20AC;&#x153;keep was conceived by parish priest Fr quietâ&#x20AC;?. Tears welled up in the eyes Andrew Wong who wanted to of some members of these famidedicate it to family members lies as he said this. with special needs in After Mass, Fr this Jubilee Year of Fr Andrew Wong Luke Fong gave a Mercy. talk on Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mercy also apologised and Love for Families Fr Andrew started the event with on behalf of the with Special Needs.

Mass. Two boys He cited Simon archdiocese to of Cyrene with special needs who had were altar servers. the families with thrust upon him the Theodore Wong, a GLIÂżFXOW DQG KXPLOLspecial needs teenager with autask of carrying for misjudging ating tism, proclaimed the the cross for Jesus. them, for not ÂżUVW UHDGLQJ DQG WZR Fr Luke said that girls in wheelchairs understanding when people struggle presented the offercarry someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s them and for the to tory. cross in their life, times when the such as caring for In his homily, Fr Andrew emphasised children were told a child with special that people with speneeds, their lives were toâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;keep quietâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. often â&#x20AC;&#x153;disruptedâ&#x20AC;?. cial needs and their families were part During the talk, of the parishes. Just because they activities like craftwork, games and might not be seen at Mass does singing were held separately for not mean they are not there. the children so as to allow parents He said that these children and and caregivers to listen to the talk. adults might be physically or menThere was also the exposition tally disabled, but they are not spir- of the Blessed Sacrament with aditually disabled. They are children oration, intercessory prayers and of God, made in His image and praying over.

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Participants were invited to give testimonies of how God touched their lives in the midst of their struggles, caring for family members with special needs.

A mother of a 22-year-old boy with autism shared what she did many years ago to ensure that her son would be able to receive the sacraments. At that time, there were no catechism classes available to prepare children with special needs. She connected with another parent and together they started a class to prepare their children to receive the sacraments.

Today, the archdiocese has catechesis for those with special needs and families can bring their children to receive the sacraments.

Some parents with special needs children shared how they felt after the event.

Ms Jenny Thang, 60, mother of an adult daughter with special needs said she was very touched when Fr Andrew asked for for-

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Mr Adrian Lim, 49, father of a 16-year-old boy with special needs felt that such an event need-

ed to be embraced by every parish and should be held on a regular basis to promote better understanding, love and acceptance by the whole community. Â&#x201E;

Canossian alumni race for funds Instead of a themed dinner or dance party, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canossianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connect, an annual event of the Canossian Alumni Association, took place outdoors in a form of a race.

The Canossian Heritage Race for Funds was held on July 9 and WKH Ă&#x20AC;DJ RII ZDV DW WKH SDURFKLDO house of St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Victoria Street.

The event was fashioned after The Amazing Race, a popular reality show.

Participants were made up of teachers, nuns and ex-students of St Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canossian Secondary School (SAC) with graduates from 1972 to 2014, as well as children of alumni who are still studying in Canossian primary schools.

Participants had to get to 10 stations around the Civic District within three hours and perform tasks assigned to them.

Challenges of the race included climbing up the 173 steps at Fort Canning Hill to play Zero Point, a

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traditional childhood game, travelling to Little India to get a henna tattoo, performing a Bollywood dance and singing the school song outside the Victoria Theatre, and kicking

at least 15 shots of the chaptek, a weighted shuttlecock. These games were reminiscent of the activities the alumni did in school.

The race was plotted using

technology and hints were executed through QR codes. Scores were based on video streaming and online reporting.

The organising sub-committee of the race roped in about a dozen young members who graduated between 2010 to 2014 to organise the event.

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After the event, Ms Wong Ying Leng, a graduate of 1995, echoed the sentiments of many when she shared: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The race brought back memories being a Canossian student. It left me warmed and made me sure that I will enrol my daughter into Canossian education just like I did.â&#x20AC;?

Proceeds of the race will go to the upgrading of the Canossa Heritage Gallery at Canossa Convent.

Canossa Heritage Gallery Marking 75 years of existence, the Canossa Heritage Gallery has been set up to keep the historical memories of 1 Sallim Road, now called the Canossian Eduplex.

It is home to Canossa Convent, Canossa Convent Primary School, Canossaville Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home, Magdaleneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kindergarten and the Canossian School (for the hearing impaired).

The setting up of the Canossa Heritage Gallery is supported by the National Heritage Gallery. ,W ZLOO EH RIÂżFLDOO\ opened in August. Â&#x201E;

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Looking at workplace issues through lens of faith SINGAPORE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;If a doctor tells you tomorrow that you have one year left to live, do you think you will let life happen to you?â&#x20AC;? asked Fr Richards Ambrose.

He posed this question to 230 people, gathered for a seminar titled Discipleship at the Workplace held on July 9 at the Church of the Holy Cross.

The seminar was to launch ABLAZE, the parishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new young adults ministry.

Fr Richards introduced the seminar by shedding light on topics of Christian identity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; discerning and living out Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will, identifying spiritual values in jobs and what true joy and contentment really are. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People tend to blame the work because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the spiritual value in it,â&#x20AC;? said Fr Richards, who is parish priest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If viewed in the right perspective, any work can participate in God. All that participates of good, participates of God.â&#x20AC;? +H TXRWHG *HQHVLV 7KH ÂżUVW thing that God did in the Bible was work, and it was good. The primary UHVSRQVLELOLW\ RI FUHDWLQJ D VDWLVÂżHG life lies with the individual, and in order to attain that, one must partic-

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ipate in the creative power of God through re-creating the world by being the best version of oneself.

'LIÂżFXOW WRSLFV VXFK DV HWKLFV and quitting were also addressed.

One of the points emphasised was to always do the right thing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are here not to do what we want, but what God wants. When one does the right thing, one gets a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep ... Sometimes,

I felt enlightened by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;what was presented ... work being a part of us rather apart from us.

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God puts people through that unease to leave their jobs, so that He can provide something better,â&#x20AC;? said Fr Richards.

Mr Louis Khng, 33, a lecturer, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt enlightened by what was presented. For example, work being a part of us rather apart from us especially since we spend most of our time working. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also WDNHQ WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ WR UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW

on certain principles such as to be the best version of oneself and the best we were created to be.â&#x20AC;?

Augustine Lim and Low Fang Ling, who are engaged, described their experience of the seminar as an insightful one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a timely seminar to help us set the benchmark of our careers and learn to make discerning choices at work.â&#x20AC;? Â&#x201E;

Bishops to support Duterte ÂśZLWKLQ FRQĂ&#x20AC;QHV of the lawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MANILA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Philippine Catholic

ELVKRSV H[SUHVVHG WKHLU TXDOLÂżHG support for the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new president, Rodrigo Duterte, a day after his inauguration on June 30. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We support his good intentions and projects for the country,â&#x20AC;? said Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo.

The prelate called on Catholics to give the new president, who is known for his tough stance on FULPH WKH FKDQFH WR IXOÂżO KLV SURPises â&#x20AC;&#x153;within the parameters of the law.â&#x20AC;?

Hours after he took his oath of RIÂżFH 0U 'XWHUWH YRZHG WR NLOO GUXJ WUDIÂżFNHUV DQG XUJHG FLWL]HQV to kill addicts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I warn you, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go into that, even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a policeman, because I will really kill you,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Duterte.

Church leaders and rights activists earlier warned the new president against possible violations of human rights in his

campaign against criminality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to support him ZLWKLQ WKH FRQÂżQHV RI WKH ODZ ´ VDLG Bishop Jose Oliveros of Malolos.

The social action arm of the bishopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; conference earlier called on Mr Duterte to prioritise a development and ecological agenda WKDW ZLOO EHQHÂżW WKH SHRSOH LQcluding the passage of an alternative mining law.

The group also asked for: Â&#x201E; The incoming administration to protect the rights of small farmHUV DQG ÂżVKHUPHQ E\ SURYLGLQJ DFcess and subsidies that will support local production and fair trade. Â&#x201E; The new president to respect the rights of indigenous peoples by implementing the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act and protect tribal people from human rights violations. Â&#x201E; Protection of workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rights, the Church-based group asked the government to regularise contractual employees, to remove laws

President Rodrigo Duterte takes the oath during his presidential inauguration in Manila, Philippines. Philippine ELVKRSV KDYH FDOOHG RQ &DWKROLFV WR JLYH WKH QHZ SUHVLGHQW WKH FKDQFH WR IXOÂżO KLV SURPLVHV ÂľZLWKLQ WKH SDUDPHWHUV of the law.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

that legalise the outsourcing of labour, and to enact a higher national minimum wage of about US$200 (S$270). Â&#x201E; The promotion of climate justice by cancelling all plans, permits and construction of coal ÂżUHG SRZHU SODQWV Â&#x201E; The strengthening of disaster risk reduction and provide additional funding support to local govern-

ment units especially in rural areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regardless of how he would take this initiative thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to KLP ´ VDLG )U (GZLQ *DULJXH] H[ecutive secretary of the National Secretariat for Social Action. %LVKRS 'LQXDOGR *XWLHUUH] of Marbel, in the southern region of Mindanao, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the president needs us.â&#x20AC;?

Archbishop Ramon Arguelles

of Lipa said the country supports all good acts and projects â&#x20AC;&#x153;but we need true and lasting transformation.â&#x20AC;?

Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan, president of the Catholic bishopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; conference, said the Church will support the Duterte administration, but will keep a watchful eye during his term. Â&#x201E; UCANEWS.COM

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Church leaders condemn Bangladesh terror attacks ...

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose respect for each other, bishop says after US shootings

People gather on July 3 at the site of a massive Islamic State suicide bombing at a shopping area in Baghdad. CNS photo

Iraqi Church leader: killing innocent people leads to hell, not heaven BAGHDAD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chaldean Catholic

Patriarch Louis Sako has called for tolerance and forgiveness to ÂżJKW H[WUHPLVP KDWUHG DQG WHUrorism.

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lives matter: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Allblack, white, Muslim, Christian, Hindu.

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Sunday July 24, 2016 CatholicNews

World Youth Day in Poland ‘will involve long walks’ WARSAW, POLAND – Young people attending World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland, may have to walk up to 14 km to and from one of its key sites, event organisers said.

“They’ll have to be ready for a long foot journey of several hours, but this has always been a feature of World Youth Days,” said Ms Anna Chmura, WYD’s communications coordinator.

“There’ll be several designated routes, mostly from Krakow, and they’ll all be used heavily. But ZH¶UH FRQ¿GHQW WKH ORJLVWLFV DQG security have now been carefully worked out,” she told Catholic News Service (CNS).

This year’s World Youth Day, which runs from July 26-31, is expected to bring two million people from 187 countries to the southern Polish city. They will be accompanied by 47 cardinals, 800 bishops and 20,000 priests.

The July 30-31 vigil and Mass, RQ WKH IRXUWK DQG ¿IWK GD\V RI 3RSH Francis’ visit, will require nearly all of the participants to make the 14-km journey to Campus Misericordiae, near Poland’s Wieliczka salt mine, Ms Chmura said.

They’ll have to be ‘ready for a long foot Pilgrims pack Copacabana beach for World Youth Day Rio de Janeiro in 2013.

Organisers for World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland, have told arriving pilgrims to expect long walks. &16 ¿OH SKRWR

Buses will be available only for the 2,000 handicapped people registered for the event, elderly pilgrims and those with special needs, she added.

Organisers said seven new bridges had been constructed nearby with 20 giant “eucharistic tents” as well as computer links to enable people worldwide to follow activi-

ties using 32 “pilgrim avatars.”

Krakow Mayor Jacek Majchrowski said an expected doubling of the city population during the event had necessitated “elasticity in transport and communications.” Both Krakow and Wieliczka would be “as secure as the Vatican” during the celebration and that numerous scenarios had

been reviewed for months by Poland’s security personnel, he said.

Meanwhile, Cardinal Kazimierz Nycz of Warsaw said the event would foster “an attitude of mercy in the Church towards all needy people.”

“I’ve heard from parents, both in Poland and abroad, that many are afraid of sending their children

journey of several hours, but this has always been a feature of World Youth Days.

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– Ms Anna Chmura, WYD’s communications coordinator

to Krakow because of the terrorist threat. I appeal to them to trust God and those responsible for security.

Otherwise, the success will lie with those who wish to scare us,” he said.

In a late June report, Krakow of¿FLDOV VDLG LQGLYLGXDO ORFDWLRQV in and around the city would be used for events and that 184 schools had been requisitioned for overnight accommodation. There are also camping facilities for 28,000 people.

The head of the Polish Church’s Krakow-based Child Protection Center, Jesuit Fr Adam Zak, said he was working with organisers to ensure safety of under-age participants, particularly among the 200,000 expected to stay with private families. CNS

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Sunday July 24, 2016 Â&#x201E; CatholicNews

Pope prays for peace after attack in Turkey VATICAN CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pope Fran-

cis led pilgrims in praying for peace and for the victims of a terrorist attack at Istanbulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ataturk Airport in Turkey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesterday evening in Istanbul, a heinous terrorist attack was made that has killed and wounded many people. Let us pray for the victims, their families and for the dear Turkish people,â&#x20AC;? the pope said on June 29 after reciting the Angelus prayer with visitors in St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square.

The attack took place on June 28 in the international terminal and the parking lot of the airport when three suspected terURULVWV RSHQHG ÂżUH DQG VKRUWO\ after, detonated their suicide vests.

The attack claimed the lives of at least 41 people and left more than 200 wounded.

The Islamic State is believed to be responsible, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told reporters, according to Reuters.

The terrorist organisation carried out a similar attack at Brussels Airport and the Maelbeek metro station in Belgium on March 22, which killed 32 people and wounded over 300.

Before leading thousands of pilgrims in silent prayer followed by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hail Maryâ&#x20AC;?, Pope Francis prayed that those who perpetrate such attacks would have a change of heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;May the Lord convert the hearts of the violent and sustain our feet into the way of peace,â&#x20AC;? the pope said. Â&#x201E; CNS

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named two experienced journalLVWV Âą LQFOXGLQJ LWV ÂżUVW IHPDOH vice director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to lead the Vatican SUHVV RIÂżFH Mr Greg Burke, a native of St Louis, USA, succeeds Italian Jesuit Fr Federico Lombardi, who retires after 10 years as head of the Vatican SUHVV RIÂżFH WKH 9DWLFDQ DQQRXQFHG on July 11. Spanish journalist 3DORPD *DUFLD 2YHMHUR ÂżOOV LQ 0U Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spot as vice director, makLQJ KHU WKH ÂżUVW ZRPDQ WR KROG WKDW position.

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by Pope Francis as the vice director RI WKH SUHVV RIÂżFH ODVW 'HFHPEHU A graduate of Columbia Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school of journalism, Mr Burke spent 24 of his past 28 years based in Rome as a journalist with the National Catholic Register, Time magazine and the Fox News network.

He attended the Jesuit-run St Louis University High School and is a numerary member of Opus Dei. Msgr Dario Vigano, prefect of the Vaticanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secretariat of Communications, paid tribute to Fr Lombardiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 years of service at WKH SUHVV RIÂżFH Speaking to journalists on July 11, Msgr Vigano praised Fr Lombardiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional work and his â&#x20AC;&#x153;ecclesial visionâ&#x20AC;? of the Church.

Fr Lombardi was born in northern Italy near Turin in 1942.

He was named programme director of Vatican Radio in 1990 and general director of the Vatican television centre, CTV, in 2001.

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general director of Vatican Radio in 2005 and head of the Vatican press RIÂżFH LQ ZKLOH FRQWLQXLQJ WR lead CTV. Pope Benedict, before his retirement in 2013, named Msgr Vigano the new director of CTV. Fr Lombardi retired as head of Vatican Radio in February this year when the Secretariat for Communications took over its general administration.

Ms Garcia Ovejero, who studied journalism in Spain and earned

Outgoing Vatican spokesman, Fr Federico Lombardi, helped to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;spread the Gospel WKURXJKRXW WKH ZRUOG DFURVV WZR SRQWLÂżFDWHVÂś

Pray for those who scorn you, pope tells poor VATICAN CITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pray for those

responsible for extreme poverty, for the rich who feast unaware of people in need at their door, and for priests who ignore those who are hurting, Pope Francis WROG SHRSOH H[SHULHQFLQJ GLIÂżFXOW challenges.

Say a prayer for these people, wish them well and â&#x20AC;&#x153;ask Jesus that they convert, and I assure you that if you do this, there will be great joy in the Church, in your hearts and also in beloved Franceâ&#x20AC;?, the pope told his audience.

The pope met with about 200 people from the French province of Lyon, who are homeless, living in poverty or coping with an illness or disability.

The group was on pilgrimage to Rome with Cardinal Philippe Barbarin of Lyon and the All Together With Dignity Fourth World movement founded by Fr Joseph Wresinski, who ministered to de-

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prived families in urban and rural parishes.

The pope met with the group on July 6 in the Vaticanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paul VI and told them he had a favour to ask them, or rather, he said, he was giving them a mission to carry out.

It is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a mission that only you,

a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in management strategies and communications at New York University, worked as the Italy and Vatican correspondent for Spanish radio broadcaster Cadena COPE. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honour, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a service and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another way of serving the Church. But it is the same Church and, in some way, the same type of work: to proclaim the Good News and to transmit faithfully and with dignity the

in your poverty will be able to accomplishâ&#x20AC;?, he said in Italian, while an aide translated into French.

Jesus was very harsh with and â&#x20AC;&#x153;strongly reprimanded people who do not embrace the Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s messageâ&#x20AC;?, the pope said, recalling Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;sermon on the plainâ&#x20AC;? in the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Luke.

While the poor, hungry, excluded and mournful are blessed, Jesus said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woe to you who are rich,â&#x20AC;? satiated and mocking, the pope said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I give you the mission of praying for them so that the Lord gives them a change of heart,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pray also for priests, for the Levites, who, seeing that man beaten and half-dead, pass to the other side, look the other way, because they have no compassion,â&#x20AC;? the pope said. Â&#x201E; CNS

popeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message,â&#x20AC;? Ms Garcia Ovejero told Catholic News Service.

She said she hoped her role ZLOO EH WR VHUYH DQG IXOÂżO ÂłWKH ZLOO of God, the will of the pope and, in every possible way, the will of the journalistsâ&#x20AC;?.

The Vatican announced that Ms Garcia Ovejero, a native of Madrid, and Mr Burke will begin their respective roles on Aug 1.

In Washington, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, congratulated all three and thanked Fr Lombardi for helping to â&#x20AC;&#x153;spread the Gospel throughRXW WKH ZRUOG DFURVV WZR SRQWLÂżcatesâ&#x20AC;?. Â&#x201E; CNS

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

More people coming late for Mass now The number of Catholics coming to church late for Mass seems to be increasing. Those parishioners entering the church during the Gospel readings are a disgrace and totally disrespectful.

All latecomers should understand that they are distracting other parishioners who may be in silent prayer.

I am sure that all parishioners appreciate the voluntary work carried out by the church wardens in guiding parishioners to their seats as well as other duties.

From my observations, many wardens are treating these disre-

spectful late comers as â&#x20AC;&#x153;VIPSâ&#x20AC;? by guiding them to look for seats.

Some wardens will even bring them to the front of the pews to get a seat with a vantage view of the Mass. ,Q WKH ÂżUVW SODFH VXFK GLVUHspectful parishioners should not be accorded such treatment and should be left on their own to look for their seats.

I do hope that churches could display notices to advise parishioners to be respectful and punctual at all Masses. Â&#x201E; Anthony Dass Singapore 550234

Have notices advising parishioners to be punctual for Masses.

Being citizens of the world â&#x20AC;&#x153;I AM a citizen, not of Athens or Greece, but of the world,â&#x20AC;? Socrates wrote those words more than 2,400 years ago. Today more than ever these are words which we would need to appropriate because, more and more, our world and we ourselves are sinking into some unhealthy forms of tribalism where we are concerned primarily with taking care of our own.

We see this everywhere today. We tend to think that this lives only in circles of extremism, but it is being advocated with an ever-intensifying moral fervour in virtually every place in the world. It sounds like this: â&#x20AC;&#x153;America ÂżUVW (QJODQG ÂżUVW 0\ FRXQWU\ ÂżUVW 0\ VWDWH ÂżUVW 0\ FKXUFK ÂżUVW 0\ IDPLO\ ÂżUVW 0H ÂżUVW ´ 0RUH DQG PRUH ZH DUH PDNLQJ RXUVHOYHV WKH SULRULW\ DQG GHÂżQLQJ ourselves in ways that are not just against the Gospel but are also making us meaner in spirit and more miserly of heart. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to be said about this?

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The same is true for being big-minded. We are big-minded exactly to the extent that we are sensitive to the wider picture and can integrate into our thinking the needs, wounds and ideologies of everyone, not just those of their own kind. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what it means to understand rather than simply be intelligent. When we are petty, we cannot understand beyond our own needs, our own wounds and our own ideologies.

We know this too from experience. On our best days, our hearts and minds are more open, more willing to embrace widely, more willing WR DFFHSW GLIIHUHQFHV DQG PRUH ZLOOLQJ WR VDFULÂżFH VHOI LQWHUHVW IRU WKH good of others. On our best days, we are gracious, big-hearted, and understanding, and, on those days, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unthinkable for us to say: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Me ÂżUVW ´ :H RQO\ SXW RXUVHOYHV ÂżUVW DQG OHW RXU FRQFHUQV WUXPS RXU RZQ goodness of heart on days when our frustrations, wounds, tiredness and ideological infections overwhelm us. And even when we do revert to pettiness, part of us knows that this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t us at our best, but that we are more than what our actions betray at that moment. Below our wounds and ideological sicknesses, we remain riveted to the truth that ZH DUH ÂżUVW FLWL]HQV RI WKH ZRUOG $ KHDOWK\ KHDUW VWLOO EHDWV EHORZ RXU wounded, infected one.

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We are most fair to ourselves when we are fair to others. Only by being good citizens of the world are we good citizens in our own countries.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Feed the sheep where they areâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on the Internet A digital communications conference generated a whole host of ideas, including â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;digital tithingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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HE digital world is the Mr Juan Della Torre, founder richest, most challenging and CEO of La Machi, a comand limitless territory munications and public relafor evangelisation ever tions agency, said from a mardevised, but Catholic communicaketing perspective, Christianity tors must be professional, creative is the most successful branding and empathetic to realise its full campaign on earth because potential. so many people recognise the That was the view of speakers cross and associate it with Jesus at a July 6 Catholic Digital ComChrist. munications Conference at the Catholicism was a historic Jesuit-run Fordham University in leader in communication but has New York. lost ground because of a gap with They examined various ways PRGHUQ FXOWXUH DQG GLIÂżFXOW\ to use social media and the Interreaching youth, he said, addnet to spread the faith to non-being that Catholic communicators lievers and help believers grow in should be creative, professional their understanding and practice. and speak from the heart.

Digital communicators have â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many organisations have the privilege to be missionaries nothing to say, but do well and and evangelists, according to Ms market themselves successfully.

Elizabeth Scalia, editor-in-chief We have a lot to say, but someof the Catholic online magazine times we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do our best to atAleteia.org. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Internet is the tract attention,â&#x20AC;? he said. place where everyone thinks they The daylong event was oralready know everything,â&#x20AC;? she ganised by the Popeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worldwide said. Proselytising is folly and the Women using social media. Speakers at a digital communications event examined various ways to use social media Prayer Network, formerly known most successful missionary efforts and the Internet to spread the faith to non-believers and help believers grow in their own spirituality. &16 ÂżOH SKRWR as the Apostleship of Prayer. The are those most like Christ incarnetwork showcased Click to Pray, nate, where the evangelist is fully a multilingual app launched in present to others, â&#x20AC;&#x153;even when the Fr Sawyer said cloud-based smartphone. Mr Harper is host of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Priests are reaching people 0DUFK WR HQFRXUDJH XVHUV WR presence is so strangely virtual services drastically decrease entry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Morning Airâ&#x20AC;? on Relevant Radio through Facebook, Twitter and pray for the intentions of the pope and textual,â&#x20AC;? Ms Scalia said. barriers to the digital world and Network. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a wonderful de- a three-minute â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sermon on the and for the intentions of other â&#x20AC;&#x153;Try hard to dismiss no one,â&#x20AC;? make it easier for groups to estab- vice the Holy Spirit has given us. App,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Mr Harper said. He sug- people posted on a virtual prayer she added. Be positive, listen, lish websites and blogs. He said There are more wireless phones gested people practise digital tith- wall. It also reminds users to pray laugh and pray, she advised, and expertise is the limiting factor now than people in the United States LQJ ZKLFK KH GHÂżQHG DV XVLQJ three times a day. attract people with a non-con- because some people think effec- and most Americans listen to au- percent of social media posts to 0RUH WKDQ SHRSOH frontational approach that allows tive communication â&#x20AC;&#x153;can be done dio online,â&#x20AC;? he said. have downloaded the app. Â&#x201E; CNS evangelise. the Holy Spirit to work. The tech- part time or as an afterthoughtâ&#x20AC;?. nique mirrors the advice of Popes Digital communication, like Benedict and Francis to create an print, is a real job that requires encounter with Jesus Christ and time, energy and attention to work feed the sheep where well, he said. they are, which toThe digital world day is the Internet, 2QH VSHDNHU is particularly wellshe said. to youth, VXJJHVWHG WKDW suited Ms Scalia said speakers said, and gentle evangelisation SHRSOH SUDFWLVH can strengthen their is â&#x20AC;&#x153;effectiveâ&#x20AC;? for the Veteran comGLJLWDO WLWKLQJ faith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;peripheriesâ&#x20AC;?. municators must reZKLFK KH â&#x20AC;&#x153;People lurksist the urge to tell ing there take away GHÂżQHG DV XVLQJ young people what good and bad imto do and how to do SHUFHQW pressions,â&#x20AC;? she addit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God has not been ed. She and other idle with the young.

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The Church is challenged to <RXWK DIĂ&#x20AC;QLW\ communicate with its diverse adherents without adopting a leastJesuit Fr Sam Sawyer, associate common-denominator sameness, editor and director of digital strat- Fr Sawyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The universality egy at America Media, said Cath- of the Church can be dramatically olic communicators who try to appealing to young people; conmeasure their effectiveness must formity is not,â&#x20AC;? he said. think carefully about who they are trying to reach. He said they Âś,QWHUQHW¡ SDULVK should pray about their analytics POPEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S APARTMENT AT WORLD YOUTH DAY: pope will stay in the apartment during the main events and have a conversation with God â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Internetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parish,â&#x20AC;? Mr Visitors look at Pope Francisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; apartment at the Cam- of World Youth Day, held in and around Krakow and about what the numbers mean.

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By Jennifer Ficcaglia Abraham had pitched his tent near an oak tree in Mamre. It was very hot in the desert where he and his wife, Sarah, were living.

On one of these very hot days, he sat in the entrance of his tent. Suddenly, he noticed three men standing nearby.

Abraham rushed out to greet the men. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know it yet, but these travellers were actually God and two of His angels.

Abraham asked the men to sit under the shade of the tree and rest.

He gave them cool water in which to bathe their feet and also asked them to stay for a meal.

The men agreed.

As the men were eating, God told Abraham that in a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time, Sarah would have a baby. Sarah over-

heard and laughed to herself, because she and her husband were very old and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have children.

But God heard Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thoughts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is anything too marvelous for the Lord to do?â&#x20AC;? He asked Abraham. $IWHU WKH\ ÂżQLVKHG HDWLQJ *RG and His angels got ready to leave.

They planned to visit the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great, and their sin so grave, that I must go down and see whether or not their actions fully correspond to the cry against them that comes to me,â&#x20AC;? God said.

Abraham thought about his nephew, Lot, and his family, who were living in Sodom. They all were innocent people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Suppose there were 50 innocent people in the city; would you wipe out the place, rather than spare

SPOTLIGHT ON SAINTS:

St Maximilian Kolbe St Maximilian Kolbe was born in Poland in 1894. He entered the Conventual Franciscans at age 13 and was orGDLQHG LQ +H ZDV LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFHG E\ a vision of Mary that he had when he was 10, and he worked to create a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Militia of the Immaculata.â&#x20AC;?

When the Germans captured Poland during World War II, the saint was arrested and released, then rearrested and sent to Auschwitz. In 1941, one prisoner escaped from the concentration camp, and as punishment for this, 10 prisoners were sentenced to be killed.

St Maximilian offered to die in place of one of the men, who had a family. We honour him on Aug 14. Â&#x201E;

it for the sake of the 50 innocent people within it?â&#x20AC;? Abraham asked God. Âł,I , ÂżQG LQQRFHQW SHRSOH LQ WKH city of Sodom, I will spare the whole place for their sake,â&#x20AC;? the Lord replied.

Abraham asked the same question a few more times, each time decreasing the number of innocent people that needed to be found for Sodom to be spared. Finally, he asked if the city would be spared if 10 innocent people were found.

God said that for the sake of the

10, he would not destroy it.

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BIBLE TRIVIA: What did Abraham and Sarah name their child?

(Hint: Genesis 21:3)

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Answer to puzzle: 1. Lotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife; 2. Ishmael; 3. 99; 4. To offer him as a burnt offering.

Answer to Bible Trivia: Isaac

PUZZLE: Using the hints provided, answer the following questions about Abraham and his family.

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In biblical times, showing hospitality to strangers wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just an exercise in good manners. It was a very sacred duty.

The lands in which the Israelites lived were very hot. Cities were spread far apart, and people had to travel through deserts and sometimes through lands that belonged to their enemies.

If people ran out of food and water on their journeys, or if they were not protected from their enemies, they ran the risk of dying. So extending hospitality was sometimes a matter of life and death.

God always wanted His people to show hospitality to travellers or the strangers living among them. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why He made hospitality part of the Mosaic law. In Leviticus 19, He commanded His people to show kindness and care towards strangers, because they, too, were once strangers living in a foreign land.

In the New Testament, Jesus depended on the hospitality other others, for as Matthew 8:20 tell us, He had â&#x20AC;&#x153;nowhere to rest His head.â&#x20AC;? Jesus instructed His disciples to stay with hospitable people when the disciples were sent away on mission.

And, as St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter to the Hebrews 13:2 reminds us, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.â&#x20AC;? Â&#x201E;

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JULY 10 TO OCT 21 A DVD STUDY OF CATECHISM OF CATHOLIC CHURCH (CCC) - PILLAR 2 SACRAMENTS (12 WEEKS) Sunday July 10: 9.45am-10.45am at St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room at CAEC. Tuesday July 12: 8pm-9.30pm/Friday July 15: 9.30am-11am at St Philip Room in IHM Parish Centre (Level 2). 24 Highland Rd S(549115). In the 2nd part of the 4-part pillar programme. Dr Sean Innerst continues to open up the treasures of CCC. FOC. Organised by BAT@IHM. T: 97303358 (Christina) / 90999493 (Laura) E: BAT@ihm.sg JULY 11 TO OCT 31 MSGR AMBROSE VAZ: LETTER TO THE HEBREWS AND BOOK OF TOBIT Time: 8pm-10pm: Are you struggling in your faith, or feeling weary with the demands of Christian life or a growing indifference to your calling? Letter to the Hebrews invites us to persevere in our Christian faith and to restore our lost fervour we once had.

Organised by the Chuch of the Holy Spirit Discover Ministry. Registration required.

Venue: #02-05, Church of the Holy Spirit, 248 Upper Thomson Road. Register: T: 90102829 (Kim); E: kim_f_ho@yahoo.com JULY 12 TO NOV 22 BIBLE STUDY: 1 AND 2 SAMUEL Conducted by Msgr Ambrose Vaz. Time: 8pm-10pm. Organised by Bible Apostolate At Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour (Verbist Hall). For enquiries: T: 97564783 (Theresa); T: 96612262 (Darryl); T: 97761181 (Peter) JUNE 7, 2016 TO MAY 30, 2017 RCIA @ CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER Sessions will be conducted every Tuesday from 8pm-10pm. Registration forms are DYDLODEOH DW WKH SDULVK RIÂżFH )RU PRUH details, E: rcia@sfxchurch.sg.

JUNE 14, 2016 TO MAY 9, 2017 RCIA @ HOLY TRINITY Who is Jesus? Want to know more? Time: 7.45pm to 9.45pm. Please register with the SDULVK RIÂżFH RI +RO\ 7ULQLW\ ( UFLDKW# gmail.com; T: 97378194 (Emily Tan).

JUNE 16, 2016 TO JUNE 17, 2017 NEW RCIA JOURNEY @ CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Every Thursday from 8pm-10pm.

Register; W: https://goo.gl/Mvm9EX; E: holyspiritrcia.coordinator@gmail.com.

JUNE 18, 2016 TO JUNE 3, 2017 RCIA @ CHURCH OF DIVINE MERCY Every Saturday from 3pm-5pm.

7R UHJLVWHU YLVLW WKH SDULVK RIÂżFH T: 65833378; E: rcia@divinemercy.sg JUNE 30, 2016 TO APRIL 15, 2017 RCIA @ CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Every Thursday from 7.30pm-10pm.

Every Sunday from 10.30am-12.30pm.

E: nativitysg@yahoo.com.sg; T: 62800980 JULY 5, 2016 TO JUNE 4, 2017 RCIA @ CHURCH OF STS PETER AND PAUL Every Tuesday from 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Sessions will be held in the chapel.

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E: 2kumleong@gmail.com JULY 8, 2016 TO MAY 17, 2017 RCIA @ CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING Every Friday from 8pm-10pm. Venue: Church of Christ The King, 2227 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, RCIA room 105. Register: T: 98217795 (Devin); E: query.rcia@gmail.com JULY 18, 2016 TO MAY 15, 2017 RCIA @ CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm. Address: 111 Tank Rd, S238069. E: rcia@ churchofthesacredheart.sg; W: http://www. churchofthesacredheart.sg/; T: 67379285 JULY 26, 2016 TO APRIL 16, 2017 RCIA @ CHURCH OF ST IGNATIUS Every Tuesday evening 8pm-10pm at St Ignatius hall. Registration forms are available at: http://www.stignatius.org.sg/ Ministries/Faith-Formation/RCIA- Ministry/ For registration enquiries; T: 64660625 3DULVK RIÂżFH 6DQGUD

Team of Church of St Francis Xavier. No course fees. Register: E: maisielee21@ gmail.com; E : ronlee@lucas.com.sg JULY 12 TO SEPT 6 INSIDE THE BIBLE Time: 7.30pm-9.30 pm. Venue: Church of the Holy Spirit. A DVD presentation

by Fr Kenneth on understanding WKH %LEOH EULHĂ&#x20AC;\ VXPPDULVLQJ DQG uncovering the theology behind each book, from Genesis to Revelation.

Organised by the Bible apostolate team, evening session. Register: T: 97848090 JULY 13 TO OCT 12 MSGR AMBROSE VAZ: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN Join us as we follow Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footsteps and ministry here on earth. Invite your friends, even if they are non-believers, or a fellow Catholic in need of faith renewal. Together, we can learn how to be authentic disciples.

Wednesday, 8pm-10pm at the Church of St Bernadette, 12 Zion Road, parish hall.

Register: E: BatSB@outlook.com JULY 24 CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION MONTHLY MASS Time: noon. Venue: Holy Innocentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; High School hall, 1191 Upper Serangoon Rd, S534786. Punggol parishioners and &KXUFK RI WKH 7UDQVÂżJXUDWLRQ VXSSRUWHUV are welcome to celebrate Mass with us and build our community together! For more LQIRUPDWLRQ : ZZZ WUDQVÂżJXUDWLRQ VJ JULY 27 TO JULY 29 THE HOLY ONES AND THAT TAINTED THING A Triduum in preparation for the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola. July 27: Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus (Fr James Tan, SJ) July 28: James Alberione and the Daughters of St Paul (Sr Wendy Ooi, FSP) July 29: Therese Couderc and the Religious of the Cenacle (Sr Linda Lizada, 5& ,QSXW UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLRQ VKDULQJ DQG SUD\HUV from 8pm-10pm at Church of St Ignatius.

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JULY 29 TO JULY 31 PRAYER EXPERIENCE RETREAT A stay-in retreat to help individuals build up their prayer life and deepen their prayer experience. Especially recommended for Conversion Experience Retreat participants. This retreat will be conducted

by Fr Ignatius Yeo and will be held from July 29, 9am to July 31, 6pm. Registration opens on June 17. Registration forms available at http://www.csctr.net

AUG 1 TO SEPT 5 REGISTRATION FOR CONFRATERNITY OF THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE (CCD) The CCD programme at the Church of St Ignatius offers faith formation for students attending international schools and who follow the September to May academic calendar. Classes (Grade 1 to 7) are offered on either Tuesdays or Thursdays from 4pm-5pm.

7KH &RQÂżUPDWLRQ SURJUDPPH LV RIIHUHG on Sundays 3:30pm-5:20pm. Register: W: http://www.stignatius.org.sg/Mini stries/Faith- Formation/CatecheticalMinistry/CCD/Registration AUG 4 TO NOV 10 MSGR AMBROSE VAZ LECTURES: HISTORICAL BOOKS-RUTH, JONAH, JUDITH, TOBIT Thursday evenings from 8pm-10pm. At Church of St Ignatius, level 1 St Ignatius Hall. No pre-registration required. All are ZHOFRPH &RPH DQG HQMR\ WKH OLYLQJ ZRUG of God! E: henrythwu@gmail.com AUG 4 TO OCT 16 10-WEEK DVD BIBLE STUDY ON THE BOOK OF PSALMS A DVD study by Jeff Cavins. Time: 8pm-10pm. At the heart of the Bible are the Psalms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; prayers and word from God that help us to pray, confess, lament or sing praise. We can pray with the psalms in all of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s situations. Organised by the Biblical Apostolate Team, Church of Christ The King at Ang Mo Kio Ave 8. Register: T: 98321538 (Lene) or E: ctkbat@hotmail.com AUG 5 TO AUG 7 BEFRIENDING THE COMMUNITY WITHIN Aug 5, 8pm to Aug 7, 1pm. This seminar uses the principles of psychosynthesis.

Robert Assagioliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach to psychological and spiritual growth, to move towards wholeness through a synthesis of the separate parts of ourselves. He asserts that self realisation is a spiritual goal, and personal integration must move us towards social integration.

Venue: Choice House, 47 Jurong West St 42. For more information, T: 65652895; E: cenaclesing@gmail.com AUG 7 CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION MONTHLY MASS AND FEAST DAY MASS Time: noon. Venue: Holy Innocentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; High School Hall 1191 Upper Serangoon Rd,

S534786. All are encouraged to celebrate RXU ÂżUVW IHDVW GD\ 0DVV FRPELQHG ZLWK our August monthly Mass. For more LQIRUPDWLRQ : ZZZ WUDQVÂżJXUDWLRQ VJ AUG 9 CANTONESE RETREAT Time: 9am-6pm. Venue: Catholic Spirituality Centre, 1261 Upper Serangoon Road S(534796). All are welcome. Event is free. Join us for a day of activities including rosary recitation, praise and worship, testimonies and Mass.

Speakers: Frs Stephen Yim and Philip Lai. Organised by Church of Sts Peter and Paul (Cantonese Group). For more enquiries, T: 96717083 (David).

AUG 9 DEACON CORNELIUS CHING SACERDOTAL ORDINATION Time: 10am. Venue: Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God Loves a cheerful giverâ&#x20AC;?. For information on ticket sale for sit-down lunch ($400 per table), please call Nativityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parish secretariat at 62800980 or email rsvp@nativity.sg AUG 12 TO AUG 14 AUGUST CHOICE WEEKEND Aug 12 (7pm)- Aug 14 (6pm). It takes that one weekend to inspire you for the rest RI \RXU OLIH 7KH FKRLFHV ZH PDNH GHÂżQH our life. To register: www.choice.org.sg/ registration.htm; T: 97900537 (Hillary), 97109680 (Francesa); E: registration@choice.org.sg AUG 13 TO DEC 10 COMMON SENSE PARENTING The workshop gives parents and caregivers a set of skills to manage childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and teensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; behaviours without affecting their self-esteem. Dates: Aug 13,20,27; Sept 17,24; Oct 1,8,15,22; Nov 5,12,19 26; Dec 3,10. Every Saturday from 9am-1pm. Organised by: Morning Star (Seng Kang Centre) 261B Seng Kang East Way, #01-400 S(542261) Fees: $64.20/pax $85.60/couple. W: http://www. morningstar.org.sg/e vents_CSP.html AUG 19 TO AUG 21 DIOCESAN VOCATION DISCERNMENT RETREAT How open are you to the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calling?

Come spend a meaningful weekend at this retreat at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat House, 46 Kovan Road. Registration: E: seminariansonline@gmail.com; E: diocesanvocations@catholic.org.sg .

Closing date for registration: Aug 12.

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