22nd sunday in ordinary time year c- 1 sep 2019...22nd sunday in ordinary time, year c sirach...
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SUNDAY BIBLE REFLECTIONS
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Sirach 3:19-21, 30-31; Psalm 67:4-7, 10-11; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14
Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity
1 September 2019
Parish Priests Fr Frederick Quek 67841211 Fr Peter Tan 67846418 Fr Joe Dinesh 67865043 Parish Office 67842332 Email: [email protected] Kindergarten 67874651 Fax 67837559 Email: [email protected]
Trinity Convent 67880171 Blk 106 Tampines St 11, #02-331 Adoration on Thursday from 7-8 pm All are welcome
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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promised to be with us when “two or three are gathered” in his name (Matthew 18:20)! The problem comes when this is the only kind of interaction we have. He doesn’t want to see us trapped in the same closed loop that ensnared the people in today’s Gospel. Jesus isn’t expecting you to throw open your doors and host a meal for any and all takers. But he is asking you to stretch out your hand a little more to the “poor” people around you. It could be a family from your parish or neighborhood who is struggling through unemployment. It could even be a wealthy neighbor who, now retired, lives alone and whose family never visits. You don’t even have to share a meal. All Jesus is asking for is your willingness to give without expecting anything in return. It’s what he does for you; now he is asking you to do the same.
Lord, he lp me to reach beyond my circle of comfort
to touch the lone ly and needy around me .
When you hold a banquet . . . (Luke 14:13) Doesn’t it seem as if Jesus is giving his fellow dinner guests etiquette lessons here? He’s telling them whom to invite and whom not to invite to their parties. He’s advising them on how to choose a seat at the table. He’s even showing them how to avoid the embarrassment of having the host move them to a lesser place! But Jesus is doing something more important than teaching good manners. He is challenging his listeners—and us—to move beyond the safe circles we tend to build for ourselves. We are all familiar with the gatherings Jesus describes in this passage: parties filled with “friends . . . brothers . . . relatives . . . wealthy neighbors” (Luke 14:12). They’re cozy. They’re comfortable. And they create a closed loop. There is no room for people who are different from us, especially the poor or anyone who might make us feel uncomfortable (14:13). Of course, there’s nothing wrong with family meals or neighborhood gatherings. Jesus loves seeing us come together and enjoy each other’s company. He even
Meditations 1 September 2019 ~ The Word Among Us
Pope’s September Prayer Intention:
The Protection of the Oceans
Our Holy Father invites us to pray for the following intention for the month of September:
That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world's seas and oceans.
“Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an optional or asecondary aspect of our Christian experience.” ~ Pope Francis, Laudato Si 217
Daily Readings
Monday 2/9/19 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Psalm 95: 1, 3-5, 11-13; Luke 4:16-30
Tuesday 3/9/19 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11; Psalm 26:1,4,13-14; Luke 4:31-37
Wednesday 4/9/19 Colossians 1:1-8; Psalm 51:10-11; Luke 4:38-44
Thursday 5/9/19 Colossians 1:9-14; Psalm 97:2-6; Luke 5:1-11
Friday 6/9/19 Colossians 1:15-20; Psalm 99:2-5; Luke 5:33-39
Saturday 7/9/19 Colossians 1:21-23; Psalm 53:3-4, 6, 8; Luke 6:1-5
(2 ~ 7 September) Monday: JOY - 10 am Parish Hall - Fun and games in the Parish Hall. Light refreshments will be served. Open to those 60 years and above.
Legion of Mary (Queen of Angels) ~ 7.30 pm Room 20
Tuesday: Legion of Mary (Mary, Full of Grace)~ 10 am in Meeting Room, Mezzanine Level
Prayer for Priests ~ 5 pm Chapel
Legion of Mary (Our Lady of Charity) ~ 7.30 pm, Meeting Room, Mezzanine Level
Charismatic Prayer ~ 7.45 pm Mass in the Chapel
Christian Meditation ~ 8 pm Room 16
Wednesday: Grow Our Faith ~ 8 pm Parish Hall Discovering the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Thursday: Mothers Prayers ~ 10.30 am Room 16
RCIA - 7.45 pm Parish Hall
Friday: Divine Mercy Devotion - 8 pm Chapel
Saturday: Legion of Mary - Teens (Mary, Star of the New Evangelisation) ~ 2.00 pm Meeting Room, Mezzanine Level
Sunday: Legion of Mary - Primary Level (Mother of Holy Innocents) ~ 2.00 pm Room 16 Adelphi’s Corner Please stay for fellowship after Mass and enjoy breakfast. Free coffee and tea.
Weekly Events
Infant Baptism July 2019 A joyful and memorable celebration last Sunday where relatives and friends came together to witness the Baptism of 12 infants. We thank God for the gift of new life and may the parents and godparents be guided by the Holy Spirit in nurturing them. More photos can be viewed at https://bit.ly/cht1907infant.
Back to Basics Saturday 8 September, 8.00 pm in the Parish Hall Topic: Celebrating the Eucharist Meaningfully Come and discover the richness of our Catholic faith. All are invited. Choir Recruitment Our choir is recruiting singers and musicians. Those interested to contact the respective choir leaders: Saturday 6 pm - Sta Cecilia Choir - Charles 84998080 Sunday 6:45am - John 96510136 Sunday 8 am - Chinese Choir - Catherine 91114911 Sunday 9.45am - Trinity Choir - Carisia 96888563 Sunday 11.30am - Seraphim Choir - Maria 97705519 Sunday 5.30pm - San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir - Reynan 82232349
Infant Baptism There will be no Infant Baptism in September and October. The next Infant Baptism is scheduled for 17 November, 3pm in the Chapel. The preparatory session for parents and godparents is on 10 November, 3pm in Room 19. Please register at the Parish Office.
Simei NCC - Rosary Prayer Wednesday 4 September, 8.00 pm at Blk 129, Simei St 1, #04-226 (home of Aleson and Alfunso). For enquiries, contact Stella Rozario at 96642275 All are welcome. Holy Family Rosary Shrine 2 to 8 September, 8.15pm at Blk 734 Tampines St 71 #07-89. For enquiries, contact Juliana at 94468890. Second Collection There will be a second collection this weekend for the poor of the Church. Your generous donation is appreciated. Church Cleaning (Willing Hands) Volunteers are needed every Wednesday and Saturday at 9.00 am.
Other News
Caring for our Common Home: Laudato Si’ & me by Cenacle Sr Francisca and Team Four Wednesdays from 9.30am to 12.00pm Part 1: 18 and 25 September Part 2: 2 and 9 October 2019 Part 1: A study and reflection on Laudato Si’ and how we can protect God’s creation. Part 2: Recycling with Art facilitated by Artist Anna Cheng. Venue: LaSalle Centre, 490 East Coast Road Email: [email protected] Call 8522 8428 / 9298 5808 Love Offering
Catechetical Session Break There will be no catechetical session for all youth levels on 15 September. Church of our Lady Queen of Peace Fundraising Members from the Church of our Lady Queen of Peace will be at our parish to sell coupons for their food and funfair. Please give them your support.
“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.”
~ St Teresa of Calcutta Feast: 5 September