SUNDAY BIBLE REFLECTIONS

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16:5, 8-11; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity

18 November 2018

Parish Priests Fr Frederick Quek 67841211 Fr Peter Tan 67846418 Fr Joe Dinesh 67865043 Parish Office 67842332 Email: htadmin@holytrinity.org.sg Kindergarten 67874651 Fax 67837559 Email: admin@holytrinitykindergarten.edu.sg

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Mass Timings Weekday 6.30 am; 6.00 pm Saturday 6.30 am; 5.00 pm (Novena) 6.00 pm (Sunset) Sunday 6.45 am; 8.00 am (Mandarin) 9.45 am; 11.30 am; 5.30 pm Confessions 20 mins before Mass Tagalog Mass 2.00 pm First Sunday Only Public Holiday 9.00 am only

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Some believers are more cautious. They tell us that we will see specific clues when the time is near. They point to certain signs - a war in the Middle East, a drought in Africa, earthquakes in Peru, or some other disaster. When those signs occur, it means that Jesus is very near. Still, no human being knows when Jesus will come. It could be today. It may not be for thousands of years. St Francis had a different take on the subject. Once, when he was working in the garden, a friar asked, “What would you be doing now if you knew that Jesus was coming back today?” Francis replied, “I would keep hoeing my garden.” Francis knew he was trying his best to be ready, and there was nothing more he could do. The point is, Jesus will come. So our best answer is the same as it has always been: be ready.

Of that day or hour, no one knows. (Mark 13:32) When Jesus said that “no one knows” when the Second Coming would happen, was he saying that even he didn’t know? It sure seems that way. Maybe he was reminding us that he had submitted to the limitations of being human, just like us. Yes, he was fully divine, but he was also fully human. And that entailed certain limitations. This is why Luke tells us that Jesus was always increasing in wisdom “before God and man” (Luke 2:52). Today, however, Jesus knows when he will come again. The problem is, we still don’t know! Repeatedly throughout history, people have tried to predict the end of the world. St Paul thought it was just around the corner. St Hippolytus of Rome and St Irenaeus of Lyon thought it would happen in AD 500. John Wesley, the first Methodist, thought the end would come in 1836. Many Christian leaders - and no shortage of pyschics - have also weighed in. Not surprisingly, many of these people then recalculated the dates after their first predictions didn’t come true, only to have their followers disappointed again.

Meditations 18 November 2018 ~ The Word Among Us

Community Emergency Preparedness Programme (CEPP)

In line with the Archdiocese emergency preparedness directive, our Parish Emergency Preparedness Team (PEPT) and members from the various ministries attended the CEPP conducted by the SCDF last Saturday, 10 Nov. The CEPP focuses on core live-saving skills and essential emergency procedures. Participants had hands-on training on basic first-aid, CPR-AED and fire-fighting exercises.

Members awarded certificates for the participation

Movie Night Saturday, 24 Nov 7.45 pm in the Parish Hall Movie Title: Don Bosco Ben Gazzara stars in this classic film about St. John Bosco, the beloved nineteenth century Italian priest who sought out the homeless youth of Turin to help them have a better life. Catechists Needed Do you feel called to be a catechist for children and youth? As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well. If interested or for more information, email: smv11@yahoo.com or call Mary at 96604219 (Primary Level) htc.con.cath@gmail.com (Confirmation Level) Infant Baptism Every third Sunday of the month at 3.00 pm in the Chapel. The Infant Baptism on Sunday, 16 December is open for registration. Preparatory session for parents and godparents is on Sunday, 9 December, 3.00 pm in Room 19, Level 2. For more information, please contact the parish office. Church Weddings Couples intending to get married are required to register one year in advance with the Church. For registration, please obtain the application form from parish office. Daily Readings Monday 19/11/18 Revelation 1:1-4, 2:1-5; Psalm 1:1-4, 6; Luke 18:35-43

Tuesday 20/11/18 Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22; Psalm 15:2-5; Luke 19:1-10

Wednesday 21/11/18 Revelation 4:1-11; Psalm 150:1-6; Luke 19:11-28

Thursday 22/11/18 Revelation 5:1-10; Psalm 149:1-6, 9; Luke 19:41-44

Friday 23/11/18 Revelation 10:8-11; Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Luke 19:45-48

Saturday 24/11/18 Revelation 11:4-12; Psalm 114:1-2, 9-10; Luke 20:27-40 A warm welcome to everyone who’s visiting our parish

(19~ 24 Nov)

Monday: JOY (Just Older Youth) - 10 am Parish Hall. All 60 and above are welcome.

Legion of Mary (Queen of Angels) ~ 7.30 pm in Room 20

Tuesday: Legion of Mary (Mary, Full of Grace) ~ 10.00 am in Meeting Room, Mezzanine Level

Prayer for Priests ~ 5.00 pm in the Chapel

Rosary Devotion at the Grotto ~ After 6.00 pm Mass

Legion of Mary (Our Lady of Charity) ~ 7.30 pm in the Meeting Room, Mezzanine Level

Charismatic Prayer Meet ~ 7.45 pm in the Chapel Christian Meditation ~ 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm in Room 16 Level 2

Wednesday: Grow Our Faith ~ 8.00 pm Parish Hall. Session 6: A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church. All are welcome.

Thursday: Mothers Prayers ~ 10.30 am in Room 15 Level 2

RCIA (English) ~ 7.45 pm in the Parish Hall

Charismatic Intercessory Prayer ~ 8.00 pm in Room 11 Level 2

Friday: Divine Mercy Devotion ~ 8.00 pm in the Chapel

Saturday: Legion of Mary - Teens (Mary, Star of the New Evangelisation) ~2.00 pm in the Meeting Room, Mezzanine Level

Weekly Events

PIETA PIETA is a support group for bereaved parents who seek God’s comfort, wisdom and hope through prayer and reflection on the Word of God. The next monthly session (every 4th Tuesday of the month) is on Tuesday 27 Nov, 7.30 pm at Agape Village Toa Payoh Lorong 8. For information, email pieta.singapore@gmail.com

Other News

Catechetical Sessions Parents and guardians please note that the 2018 catechetical term for all levels close from this weekend, 17 Nov. Wishing all students a blessed and happy holiday.

Traffic Wardens Looking for volunteers to serve as traffic wardens for car park duties to better facilitate pedestrian and traffic flow. Guidance will be provided. Those interested to contact Michael Chew at 98807147.

GIFT Campaign There will be a second collection this weekend for the GIFT Campaign. Your generous donation is appreciated.

Holy Family Rosary Devotion 19 - 25 Nov, 8.15 pm at 20 Sunbird Road (home of Christina Koh). For enquiries, contact Juliana at 94468890.

Church Cleaning (Willing Hands) Volunteers needed every Wednesday and Saturday at 9.00 am.

Adelphi’s Corner Please stay for fellowship after Mass and enjoy breakfast. Free coffee and tea.

Lost and Found Please stop by the Parish Office to check for any lost items.

PARISH CODE: M2B4H8

Advent Booklet The Office for the New Evangelisation has produced a booklet of reflections for the season of Advent to Christmas. Please take a copy of the booklet for your household. It is also available online at http://bit.ly/one-advent-2018 ANNUAL MEDIA OUTREACH The Daughters of St. Paul is at our parish this weekend for their annual media parish outreach with a variety of media materials - books, CDS DVDS to help nourish your faith.

“Do this in memory of me” The command of Jesus to repeat his actions and words ‘until he comes’ does not only ask us to remember Jesus and what he did. It is directed at the liturgical celebration, by the apostles and their successors, of the memorial of Christ, of his life, of his death, of his Resurrection, and of his intercession in the presence of the Father.

CCC 1341