The Canticle of Creatures

Recite the famous prayer written by St Francis, the Canticle of Creatures:

Most High, all-powerful, good Lord,
All praise is Yours, all glory, all honour,
And all blessings.

To You alone, Most High, do they belong,
And no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name.

Praised be You, my Lord, with all your creatures,
Especially Sir Brother Sun, who is the day
Through him You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour,
Of You Most High, he bears the likeness.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon
And the stars in the heavens.
You have made them bright, precious and fair.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind and Air,
And fair and stormy, all weather's moods,
By which you cherish all that you have made.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,
So useful, humble, precious and pure.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,
Through whom You light the night
And he is beautiful and playful
And robust and strong.

Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister,
Mother Earth who sustains and governs us,
Producing various fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.

Praised be You, my Lord,
Through those who grant pardon for love of you,
And bear sicknes and trial.
Blesed are those who endure in peace,
By You Most High, they will be crowned.

Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Death,
From whom no-one living can escape.
Woe to those who die in mortal sin!
Blessed are they she finds doing Your will,
No second death can do them harm.

Praise and bless my Lord.
Give Him thanks,
And serve Him with great humility.

October Activities

Wed, 3 Oct: Feast of St Francis of Assisi
8.00 pm, Transitus of St Francis
followed by pot-luck dinner with parishioners

Sun, 7 Oct: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10.45 am, Mass at Church

Sun, 14 Oct: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10.45 am, Mass at Church
12.15 pm, Class session "The Ninth Commandment" at Assisi Room

Sun, 21 Oct: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10.45 am, Mass at Church
12.15 pm, Class session "The Tenth Commandment" at Assisi Room

Sun, 28 Oct: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10.45 am, Mass at St Anthony Chapel
followed by Deaf and Interpreters gathering

SMOTA's Animal Fair

Saint Franciss of Assisi - Patron of Ecology and Lover of all God's creatures
It's Saint Francis of Assisi Feast day celebration!
SMOTA hosts various kind of animals, gorgeous pets brought by their loving owners.

It was a happening sunday with many performances and competitions such as dog obedience show, best dressed pet, and fastest eating dog competition (won by Rowland's very own TRIX!)
And the happy day was finalized with the yearly animal blessings.

Let us all join the Franciscans throughout the world to pray in the spirit of St Francis for God's gift of creation and how we can learn to respect them and learn to live in harmony with them!

A simple prayer we can use during the week:

For all animals and creatures, their habitats and environment, their health and well-being, that they may continue to teach us of your wisdom and grace;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.

For those who support and care for birds and animals sanctuaries;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.

For animal companions everywhere, that we may see reflected in them the goodness and love of God;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.

For those who care for our forest and trees and those involved in reforestation;
O Lord, our Creator, hear us.

Feast of St. Francis of Assisi 2007

Join Franciscan Friars and the Church of St. Mary of the Angels in celebrating "Living the Dream, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi 2007". Francis of Assisi is Patron of Ecology and lover of all God's creatures!

Sunday, 30 Sept 2007
Mass (with interpreting service) : 10.45 am
Animal Fair : 9.00 am - 2.00 pm
Blessing of Animals : 2.00 pm

Wednesday, 3 Oct 2007
Transitus of St. Francis - a creative celebration in prayer and song of the passage of St. Francis into Eternal Life: 8.00 pm (interpreting service available)

International Day of the Deaf

SCDC-SMOTA celebrates the International Day of the Deaf (IDD) on Sunday, 16 September 2007. The day is especially held for fundraising while promoting Catholic Deaf awareness in the Church of Saint Mary of the Angels. On this big day, a special blessing was given by Fr. Jivan Daniel during the 10.45 am Mass for the deaf community.

Booths were setup at the Church's Piazza with members selling various homemade delicacies, Tupperwares, and T-shirt. We are really happy and touched by the tremendous support given by parishioners and visitors on that day.

SCDC-SMOTA would like to THANK YOU for your generous support!

SCDC-SMOTA Then and Now

Still can't get enough of the upcoming International Day of the Deaf (IDD) 2007!
Find a little bit more about us...

Singapore Catholic Deaf Community –
Saint Mary of the Angels (SCDC-SMOTA)

On 1 May 2005, SCDC has 2 locations: one based in the Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary (SCDC-IHM) with Mr. Patrick Anthony, and the other in the Church of Saint Mary of the Angels (SCDC-SMOTA) with Friar Rowland Yeo.

Since then SCDC-SMOTA has been a familiar face in the Church of Saint Mary of the Angels - non-/parishioners, Friars (and hopefully Poor Clare Sisters!) - promoting Catholic Deaf awareness at 10.45 a.m. Mass on Sundays with activities such as:

• after Mass (e.g. pictorial Bible passages using Microsoft PowerPoint slides);
• assisting Deaf members in Baptism, Confirmation and beyond;
• Friar Rowland conducts Religious Sign Language (RSL) classes, from which 5 have joined as members to the 20 over Deaf members of SCDC-SMOTA.
  

We welcome anyone who wishes to join us… We welcome you :)

A Brief History of SCDC

Still in the mood of International Day of the Deaf (IDD) 2007, we present you a brief history of SCDC - What, Who, When, Where, How?
Find out the answers below...


Singapore Catholic Deaf Community (SCDC)

Singapore Catholic Deaf Community (SCDC), formerly known as Singapore Catholic Office of the Deaf (SCOD), was established on August 9, 1978 with a small group of Deaf Catholic members at Canossian School for the Hearing-Impaired (CSHI - former Canossian School for the Deaf), Jalan Jurong Kechil together with three interpreters Magdalene Chan, Betty and Teresa Tan who were from the Legion of Mary, Church of the Holy Family. There were two locations: one in the east at Church of the Holy Family and the other in the west at CSHI. In 1985, both groups merged at Church of St Alphonsus (Novena Church). In late 1988, the group moved to its new premises at the Archdiocesan Religious Education Centre at Queen Street. In 1994 SCDC moved to Singapore Pastoral Institution at Highland Road.

Since then Sr. Angela Garavaglia, Bro. Jeffrey Chan, Bro. Derek Lazaroo, Fr. Thomas Coughlin, Fr. Cyril Axelrod (England), Fr. Harry Stocks (Canada), Bro. Bernard Heaney, The Sowers, ex-Chaplains SCDC Father Edward Lim, Fr. Brain Russell and Father George Bertrand and 'advisor' Friar Michael De Cruz - to name but a few - helped SCDC to grow through the years.

A Brief History of IDD

Look forward for the coming of International Day of the Deaf (IDD) 2007!
What is it all about?
How was it started?
Find out its brief history from the compilation below...


World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)

The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) was established in Rome, Italy in September 1951 at the first World Deaf Congress, under the auspices of Ente Nazionale Sordomuti (ENS - Italian Deaf Association). It is an international non-governmental organisation, representing approximately 70 million Deaf people worldwide.

WFD is recognised by the United Nations (UN) as their spokes-organisation, working closely with the UN and its various agencies. WFD priorities include the right to sign language; and equal opportunity in all spheres of life, including access to education and information.


WFD Launched International Day of the Deaf (IDD)

On 28 September 1958, WFD launched the International Day of the Deaf (IDD) in answer to 1957's proposals by various European organisations for the Deaf. Since then IDD has been held on the fourth Sunday of September each year ranging from a day to week's celebrations and promoting Deaf awareness to all parts of the world. This event is also known as Deaf Awareness Day/Week.

Activities range from performances - for example dance and mime - to hiking among the Deaf or together with the Hearing (not Deaf). Various seminars and camps may include learning Sign Languages and how to strengthening family relationships, thus dispelling the myths about the Deaf, for example, pen and paper can be used to communicate with a Deaf if one does not know Sign Language.

Representing the Deaf in Singapore for WFD is the Singapore Association for the Deaf (227 Mountbatten Road, Singapore 397998). For more details, please visit their website .