Singapore Catholic Deaf Community-Saint Mary Of The Angels

2012-01-24T15:00:00.003+08:00

Rowland came to Singapore on 20th January 2012. He is now staying in St Anthony. He will be leaving for Philippines on 4th February 2012. come and visit him at St Mary's Church before he goes back.

IDD

2011-09-14T13:41:00.001+08:00

The Deaf Community will be having a "mini-fair" at the Piazza on 18/9 to celebrate IDD (International Day of the Deaf). We welcome your particpation and appreciate your support. Please join us!

06 Aug 11 Sat

2011-08-01T15:48:00.002+08:00

We'll be attending 5.30pm Mass, instead of 10.45am Sun, to join in the Kampung Nite fun! See you there!

HAPPY EASTER!!!

2011-04-24T00:31:00.002+08:00

Sorry, long time no update!!

Just to announce no usual gathering for Easter Mass. Will try to update if there is or no for next Sunday.

Have a Blessed Easter season!!!

See you, Bro R!

2010-12-30T23:26:00.002+08:00

We wave our goodbyes to Brother Rowland who is in Philippines to pursue his studies in Priesthood for 3 years

but we are still around, having our usual gatherings

However we will not be in St Mary's on 2 Jan. We will be in IHM to join our fellow members who are based in IHM for 11am Mass

Have a Blessed New Year!!!!

we're going for All Souls' Day Mass

2010-11-02T17:31:00.002+08:00

St Anthony Devotion 7.15pm
followed by Mass 7.45pm

We will be there from 7.15pm onwards. See u there! :)

late post!

2010-11-02T12:09:00.002+08:00

Apologies for not updating as the "updater" is still for three weeks (and still is!) but it was a memorable day for us as Mary and Maria were asked to participate in the Offertory, bringing "Bread and Wine" to Fr. John Wong, ofm, for yesterday's All Saints' Day Mass.

IDD SMOTA 2010 pics!

2010-09-20T00:16:00.001+08:00

IDD SMOTA 2010

IDD

2010-09-13T16:04:00.002+08:00

this Sunday!!! Usual gathering and we'll have our stall during Mass times at St Mary's! Please drop by and buy something for our fund-raising! Thank you!

Announcement: 7 March 2010

2010-03-02T13:02:00.001+08:00

There will be no usual gathering as some of us will be away for a weekend Retreat. Will see you on the 14 March!

Sit with us and approach our friendly Friar Brother Rowland after he has made our own announcements! Volunteer interpreters will be standing by :)

a nice gathering

2010-03-02T12:50:00.003+08:00

SCDC has two 'bases'.

Way up north at the Immaculate Heart of Mary (where Father Aloysious FINALLY gets to Sign after so long)/Singapore Pastoral Institute and way (almost) West Church of Saint Mary of the Angels.

Due to the distance members of both 'bases' rarely meet up, except for huge occasions like Chinese New Year, Easter and Christmas parties. As times went by retreats were held.

21 Feb was of no exception. All of us gathered at the Church of Saint Mary of the Angels for Chinese New Year's celebration. It was great seeing everyone after quite some time with so much catching up to do. There was so much beef that Trix - one of the dogs in the Friary - would be jealous.

And this weekend both 'base' members will be having a Retreat together. May we have a wonderful-Spirit-filled time!

Ash Wednesday Mass

2010-02-17T18:10:00.003+08:00

Today, 17 February 2010
8pm
Church of Saint Mary of the Angels
(please see left for address)

Yep, despite the festivities we still are good Catholics ;)

Announcement: 14 Feb and 17 Feb

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14 Feb Sunday
We will not be at St Mary of the Angels. However we will be attending Masses at our respective parishes due to Chinese New Year celebration.

17 Feb Ash Wednesday
No, it's not a Day of Obligation but all Roman Catholics are encouraged to attend :)

The link from Veritas Singapore stating Mass Times at all Roman Catholic Churches in Singapore. Please click here to read
[Please spare the Parish/Assistant Priests and their office staff a break by checking with respective Churches' bulletins and/or websites for confirmation instead of calling them to ask unless it is not announced during last weekend's Masses, bulletins and/or websites ;) ]

If all else fails please click here to read the list of Roman Catholic Churches in Singapore. Click on the name of a Church on the list to find out its contact details.

Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Holidays!

two reads

2009-12-04T11:48:00.006+08:00

Friar John Wong, ofm, writes on Advent and how the Church of St Mary of the Angels celebrates this liturgical season
Click here to be directed to From the Friar's Desk

Father Aloysious' Ong Christian movie discovery
Click here to be directed to Blinded Sided!

SCDC/SCDC-IHM new website!!!

2009-11-20T12:11:00.002+08:00

Announcing SCDC's/SCDC-IHM's new website!!!

http://www.deafcatholicspore.com/

do surf by!! Get to know our friends based at IHM and our "resident" Brother Lionel Thomas!!!

IDD

2009-09-22T09:25:00.002+08:00

no not International Direct Dialling XD but it's International Day of the Deaf, celebrated annually during the last two weeks of September (no, nothing to do with Oktoberfest either, LOL)

We met at around 7am and set up the stalls. Parishioners came and strolled by, many bought: foldable bags with our "Let's Talk" alphabet prints, cake slices, Bro R's Korean beef and sausage slices (wonder how many times Trix might be howling for them as he smelt the aroma from the kitchen to the garden!), tupperware and a performance with congo by Kenny, with the interpreters Siang Ping and Intan on guitars and tambourine :3

The highlight came at 10.45am Mass when we Signed together with the Lectors and Father John Wong. Father John Wong Signed, sang and interpreted with Sign as he concurrently celebrated Mass. We did our Thanksgiving Hymn performance in the centre of the Church with the choir too!

It was truly a day to remember.

Thank you

Father John Paul for allowing us to celebrate this happy occasion and giving us a "home"

Father John Wong for co-ordinating and celebrating Mass - (Signing and speed improved a lot!!! YES!!!)

the announcer of events (due to the original poor Mandarin grammar it's a great relief when the announcer re is fine-tuned it!) of the Mandarin Mass

10.45am Fathers, Lectors, Psalmist and the Choir - thank you for the Alleluia!!! - Altar Boys, Wardens, Communion Ministers. All parishoners who attended this special Mass and Alleluia-ed with us!

other Ministries who came by and supported us in many ways

Parishioners who stopped by, took time to read our posters and supported us in many ways too

J's personal thanks to Zhong Han, Johnson and Sihui for the Mandarin translation (and for tolerating my panick-mode), the bookstore that had everything that was needed one day before the event and mommie for staying up as late as possible for moral support for the preparation for the Mandarin Mass!

INFINITE THANK YOU!!!!

Activity: Computer class

2009-08-01T01:34:00.000+08:00

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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"Thus He chose us in Christ
before the world was made
to be holy and faultless
before him in love,
marking us out for himself beforehand,
to be adopted songs,
through Jesus Christ

...in whom through His Blood,
we gain our freedom,
the forgiveness of our sins

..And it is in in Him
that we have received our heritage.."

excerpts of the 2nd Reading of Ephesians 1:3-14

"Praise the Lord, for He Is Good"

2009-07-05T08:06:00.002+08:00

"We are never alone in our sufferings. Should we ever experience the anguish of being ridiculed or put down by family of friends, we are never alone.

The Lord Jesus stands with us in our times of trial, giving us the grace we need to bear patiently with our sufferings, never stooping to do the same level as those who would cause us pain.

Through the Holy Eucharist we participate in the saving death and glorious resurrection of the Lord.

May the grace of the Holy Eucharist being us forbearance and courage as we carry our crosses."

2009 Daily Gospel, 5 July
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

EVENTS 2009 - JUNE

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21
2.00pm sharp
English Signed/Spoken Mass
at Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
50 Ophir Road, S'pore 188690
Friar Julian as celebrant.
We will not be at St Mary of the Angels for 10.45am Mass

28
10.45am
English Signed/Spoken Mass
Church of St Mary of the Angels
12.00pm
Readings + Gospel + Prayers of the Faithful
Computer Class

update

2009-04-20T11:11:00.002+08:00

Lots of 'happenings' in our little community lately.

In just two weeks we have a new leader and an assistant leader, Confession during Lent, Holy Week then Easter celebrations and a housewarming-blessing!

Our endless 'thank you's:

- Father John Wong for facilitating Election Day

- To all ex-Core members who have been with us through these years

- The wardens of Church of St Mary of the Angels for giving us a place to join in the Easter Vigil celebrations

- Andrew for joining and helping us out on Easter Vigil!

- Five Loaves Ministry for the hot-cross buns

- the Friars for being there, even for a hello

- Humi, Jeremy, Darius and Ginger for their invitation to their humble abode

Looking forward to more fun!

SCDC Christmas Party 2008

2009-01-25T16:00:00.009+08:00

some of the of last year's Christmas Party 2008's pictures

Please click here for full online album

Happy New Year! A look at our 2008 activities :)

2009-01-07T12:13:00.004+08:00

Taken from a Powerpoint presentation of the activities of year 2008 of the Singapore Catholic Deaf Community (SCDC) based in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (SCDC-IHM) and Church of Saint Mary of the Angels (SCDC-SMOTA)

Please click here if you can't see. It will open another window directly to YouTube to view our video, thank you :)

hallo!

2008-12-05T22:13:00.000+08:00

Yes we are still around! Sorry for not updating...pictures of SCDC 30th Anniversary will be on hold as the 'updater' needs time to resize the pictures in the midst of the heap of things-to-do

in the meantime, do join us for our 10.45am Mass!

and watch out for our Christmas celebration!

IDD next Sunday 28 September 2008!!!

2008-09-18T15:16:00.001+08:00

Watch out for it!!!!

Little Bryan's baptism

2008-09-11T18:27:00.001+08:00

Last Sunday some of us attended Bryan's baptism. 14 kids of ages ranging from 1 month to 6 years old were baptised by Father John Wong who Signed his welcome address. It was an eye-opener for us, surrounded by babies and toddlers for their baptism - some of us must have felt like giants there XD!!!

Watch out for IDD end of this September!!!

hallohallo!

2008-08-03T18:59:00.000+08:00

We are still around! We apologise for the lack of updates..the webmaster is still currently on a lookout for good freeware 3gp to avi conveters to upload somee grrrreat videos that were taken a long time ago.

Our update of events:
We saw how Profession of Solemn Vows was made by three wonderful (ofm) Friars William Lee, Justin Lim and Derrick Yap. Then Brother Rowland went to Australia to pay a visit to his fellow Friars there and participated in World Youth Day. We went to Singapore Pastoral Institute to join our SPIers for a Mass and had a great time together. Today some of us celebrated St Mary's Feast Day!

Looking forward to more celebrations!

our activities

2008-05-04T08:54:00.002+08:00

enjoy!

May Activities

2008-04-14T22:10:00.001+08:00

Thu, 1 May: The Ascension of the Lord (holiday of obligation)
11.00 am, Mass at St Anthony chapel
13.15 pm, SCDC General Meeting: feedbacks on "SCDC two subgroups" at St Clare classroom 6-7

Sun, 4 May: 7th Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at Church
No class session, committee monthly meeting

Sun, 11 May: Pentecost
10.45 am, Mass at Church
12.30 pm, "Rowland's Italian Subs Recipe" at St Anthony kitchen

Sun, 18 May: The Holy Trinity
10.45 am, Mass at Church
No class session, SCDC two subgroups' committee meeting at SPI

Sun, 25 May: The Body and Blood of Christ
10.45 am, Mass at St Anthony Chapel
followed by Deaf & Interpreters gathering with Fr Joseph Goh at Recreation Room (pot-luck)

April Activities

2008-04-14T22:04:00.000+08:00

Sun, 6 Apr: 3rd Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at Church

Sun, 13 Apr: 4th Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at Church
12.15 pm, Rosary (The Glorious Mistery) at Assisi Room

Sun, 20 Apr: 5th Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at Church
12.15 pm, Rosary (The Sorrowful Mistery) at Assisi Room

Sun, 27 Apr: 6th Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at St Anthony Chapel
followed by Deaf & Interpreters gathering at Recreation room (food provided)

Easter 2008

2008-03-30T01:05:00.002+08:00

HAPPY EASTER!!! Birthdays and housewarming to add to the celebration!! Scroll down the slideshow..check out Friar John Wong Signing House Blessing on video.

Good Friday (Sign some Prayers "Our Father" "Glory Be")

2008-03-21T13:21:00.002+08:00

Let Brother Rowland show you "Our Father" and "Glory Be". Signs are slowed down for you try and Sign along!

Good Friday, 21 Mar :
3 pm service, celebration of the Lord's Passion

Easter Sunday, 23 Mar :
10.45 am Mass in Church
Followed by Easter celebration lunch.

Holy Week

2008-03-09T23:33:00.001+08:00

Join us at St. Mary of the Angels during the Holy Week! Interpreting service will be available for the following timings:

Palm (Passion) Sunday, 16 Mar :
10.45 am Mass

Holy Thursday, 20 Mar :
8 pm evening Mass of the Lord's Supper & Washing of feet

Good Friday, 21 Mar :
3 pm service, celebration of the Lord's Passion

Easter Sunday, 23 Mar :
10.45 am Mass in Church.
Followed by Easter celebration lunch.

New Committee

2008-03-09T23:06:00.001+08:00

SCDC-SMOTA gathered for the election of the new committee members on Sunday, 2 March 2008. The official committee members for the period of March 2008 to February 2009 are as follows:

Leader : Fr. Rowland Yeo, ofm
Leader Assistant : Martina Tan
Secretary : Yohana Aleta
Treasurer : Felicia Woon
Sign Language Coordinator : Caroline Mary Pereira
Event Planner : Bernard Cheong
Assistant Event Planner : Diana Lim

Our sincere gratitude goes to the previous members of the committee for their service and contribution throughout the past year.

We gladly welcome the new appointed members of the committee and looking forward to give our full support for their upcoming term of service.

February 2008 gathering

2008-02-25T10:26:00.003+08:00

still not too late to say it..HAPPY 2008!! Father Joseph from Sarawak celebrated Mass at the Chapel. We have a new interpreter-volunteer, no worries, mate, with practice - you'll go a loooong way! (Anyone interested to hang around with us is always welcomed!)

Party Time

2008-01-06T21:27:00.000+08:00

It's our Christmas and year end party!
We gathered together on 30 December 2007 at St Anthony, enjoying the barbeque spread, big Christmas cake and of course each other's company. The party was then followed with gifts exchange, that made us all excited. The day was full of fun and sweat too ;)

SCDC SMOTA do hope that you too had a great time with your family and loved ones!
We wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

November Gathering

2007-11-28T22:49:00.000+08:00

It's the last sunday in the month of November! And yes, it's our gathering day!
This sunday, we celebrated "Christ the King", and eucharist was held in St Anthony Chapel.

As Christmas is around the corner, St Anthony Chapel and Friary have been beautifully decorated by the friars. We happily had a peek while joyfully preparing our hearts as we await for the coming of Our Saviour into our world!

Recollection Day

2007-11-24T20:53:00.000+08:00

SCDC-SMOTA held its first recollection day on Saturday, 17 November 2007. About 20 of its members participated in this recollection, where we came to learn, share and deepen our faith as one family.

The morning was started with Praise & Worship. It was then followed by a session by Fr John Wong: "Love Each Other as I have Loved You", in which we washed each others' feet as gestures of love.

Afternoon session was enriched with presentation by Fr Joe Nathan on "The Eucharist Gathering Transforms Me" and sharing session in small groups.

Evening continued with adoration, penitential service and concluded with eucharist celebration by Fr John Wong.

It was indeed a fulfilling and enriching day!
Our deepest gratitude goes to everyone who had put in their precious effort and time to prepare, share and participate for and on this recollection :)

View the full recollection snapsots on our album.

October Gathering

2007-11-18T21:55:00.000+08:00

It's our gathering day in the month of October!
Mass was celebrated by Fr. John Wong at St Anthony Chapel. We then have our fellowship accompanied by pizza and the 'finger licking good' KFC ;)

November Activities

2007-11-16T00:18:00.000+08:00

sorry for the delay..we miss you too :)

18
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
we will not be attending 10.45am Mass

25
Christ The King
10.45 am, Mass at St Anthony Chapel
followed by Deaf and Interpreters gathering

The Canticle of Creatures

2007-09-30T22:32:00.000+08:00

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

2007-09-30T21:16:00.000+08:00

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

2007-09-30T20:20:00.000+08:00

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

2007-09-23T22:10:00.000+08:00

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

2007-09-18T15:57:00.000+08:00

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

2007-09-09T23:17:00.000+08:00

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

2007-09-09T23:06:00.000+08:00

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

2007-09-09T22:16:00.000+08:00

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 .

SCDC Reunited

2007-08-26T20:43:00.000+08:00

It is a reunion day for SCDC members! We visited our brothers and sisters at the Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) together with Fr. John Wong and three Novices: Fr. Sylvestre, Fr. Desmond, and Fr. Mario.

We attended the 11 am Mass at IHM, which was celebrated by Father Luke Fong and co-celebrated (and interpreted) by Fr. John Wong.

We then headed to SPI for gathering and fellowship accompanied by sumptous meal prepared by our lovely hosts.

..and just before we said goodbye, here's a shot taken to commemorate our gathering day:

PS: It was an exciting return journey to sit in the Friar's big van where 14 of us can fit in!

Visitation on Feast Day..

2007-08-05T23:22:00.000+08:00

St. Mary of the Angels parish celebrated Feast Day on Sunday, 29 July 2007.
It was also a special day for SCDC-SMOTA, as we were honoured to have our brothers and sisters from Johor Bahru deaf community that came to visit us ;)

Eucharist was celebrated by Fr. John Wong at St. Anthony chapel..and after we were all off to have fun and enjoy plenty of food at our parish very own FuNfaIr!

Happy Feast Day SMOTA!
and to our JB friends, Thanks to visit us, we hope to see you again somedays :)))

by scdcsmota

Happy 50th Birthday Brother Rowland!

2007-07-01T20:00:00.000+08:00

Bro Rowland’s 50th Birthday

hip hip hooray....
Happy 50th Birthday to our dear Brother Rowland Yeo!
ssssh....the celebration was meant to be a surprise, and yeah we made it (didn't we?)
May God's abundant blessings of love, joy and happiness always be poured out to you Bro ;)

July Activity

2007-06-27T17:36:00.000+08:00

Sun, 29: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10.45 am, Mass at St Anthony's Friary
Fellowship with our friends from JB and enjoy Parish Feast Day Funfair ;)

June Activities

2007-06-09T14:36:00.000+08:00

Sun, 10 Jun: Corpus Christi
10.45 am, Mass at Church
Ordo & Daily Prayer Book

Sun, 17 Jun: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10.45 am, Mass at Church
12.15 pm, Bible and Prayer

Sun, 24 Jun: Birth of John the Baptist
10.45 am, St Anthony's Chapel (St Anthony Friary)
Celebrant: Father John Wong
12.15 pm, Father's Day Pot Luck

New Photos!

2007-05-27T19:14:00.000+08:00

May 2007 Activities
Check out our photos, taken in the month of May 2007!
Happy Viewing :)

Lunch Outing at Lot1

2007-05-08T22:58:00.000+08:00

One fine Sunday, 22 April 2007:

Walk... walk... till we reach MRT (yeah, we went on foot from Church)

Eat... eat... till we're filled ;p

Shop... shop... till we're satisfied ;)

May Activities

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Sun, 6 May: 5th Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at Church
12.15 pm, Class

Sun, 13 May: 6th Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at Church
(Fr. Rowland away for Retreat, no Class)

Sun, 20 May: 7th Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at Church
12.15 pm, Talk for Deaf Community by Fr. Joseph Nasanathan followed by short session by Fr. Rowland

Sun, 27 May: Pentecost
10.45 am, Mass at Church
12.15 pm, short session by Fr. Rowland followed by committee meeting

Note: Fr. John Wong will be away in May-June

Easter Potluck Party

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On the first Sunday of Easter, 15 April 2007, we celebrated Mass with Fr. John Wong at St. Anthony Chapel. The Mass was followed by Potluck Party at St. Anthony Friary. The highlight of the celebration is to welcome the newly baptized Catholics to the family. We happily eat, chitchat and watch our very own videos: RCIA Retreat and Easter Vigil.

View some of our photos slideshow above, or visit our album to view the full photos or to download!

Happy Easter

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SCDC-SMOTA would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter!

RCIA Retreat

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On 24-25 March 2007, our four Deaf Catechumens went for RCIA Retreat at NACLI together with all elects from St. Mary of the Angels Church. The Retreat was lead by Fr. Joseph Nasanathan, ofm.

View more photos below!

by scdcsmota

April Activities

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Sun, 15 Apr: 2nd Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at St. Anthony Chapel
12.15 pm, Potluck (celebrate our newly-baptized Catholics) at St. Anthony Friary

Sun, 22 Apr: 3rd Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at Church
12.15 pm, Class at Assisi Room

Sun, 29 Apr: 4th Sunday of Easter
10.45 am, Mass at Church
After Mass, Shopping at Lot 1 Shoppers' Mall - Choa Chu Kang

Holy Week

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Lent Season almost come to an end, and soon we will be entering the Holy Week. Join us as we journey through this Holy Week! Please find the schedule of sign-interpreting service availability as follows:

(Palm) Passion Sunday - 1 Apr 2007 :
10.45 am Mass

Holy Thursday - 5 Apr 2007 :
8.00 pm Evening Mass of the Lord's supper
Please come and be seated at Church by 7.30 pm

Good Friday - 6 Apr 2007 :
5.00 pm Service, followed by Station of the Cross (outside at the piazza)
Please come and be seated at Church by 4.30 pm

Holy Saturday - 7 Apr 2007 :
9.00 pm Easter Vigil Mass, Baptism of four Deaf Cathecumens*
Please come and be seated at Church by 8.00 pm

* Julie Eng, Bernard Chong, Diana Lim and Moses Koh will be baptized on Easter Vigil. Please come join us and support them :)

Committee Formation

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Witnessed by 19 adult members of the community, we officially formed SCDC-SMOTA Committee on Sunday, 17 March 2007:

Main Committee

Leader : Fr. Rowland Yeo, ofm
Leader Assistant : Martina Yang
Secretary : Yohana Aleta
Treasurer : Felicia Woon
Sign Language Coordinator : June Ang
Sign Language Assistant Coordinator : Jenny Lim
Event Planner : Brenda Lee

Sub-Committee

Event Coordinator : Diana Lim, Julie Eng
Logistic : Moses Koh, Bernard Chong

May the Committee humbly render their service for the growth and wellness of the community with the full support from all members

It's a Green party!

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It was a happy saturday evening for the parishioners of St. Mary of the Angels on 17 Mar 2007. We join them for the party at Piazza in celebration of St. Patrick's Day! Green was all over the places....and all were entertained with the Irish dances, songs, and mini orchestra performances. Not to forget the good Irish food and beverages too!

But....the most important of all is....the company of our brothers and sisters! That's why we had a great time together :)

Notice: Change of Service Availability & Venue!

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Sun, 25 Mar: 5th Sunday of Lent
As Fr. John Wong will be away, please take note of the following changes:
- There will be NO Lenten Penitential Service for Catholic Deaf
- Sign Interpreting Service will be available at Church for 10.45 am Mass

We apologize for any inconvenience caused..

Please join the Parish Lenten Penitential Service at 8.00 pm. Here is the schedule for the Churches in West district:
Mon, 26 Mar - Church of St. Mary of the Angels
Tue, 27 Mar - Church of St. Ignatius
Wed, 28 Mar - Church of St. Franciss of Assisi
Thur, 29 Mar - Church of the Holy Cross
Fri, 30 Mar - Blessed Sacrament Church

March Activities

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Sat, 17 Mar: Party at the Piazza - St. Patrick's Day
7.00 pm onwards, Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with SMOTA parish family Party at the Piazza. It's free and all are welcome. Bring your own picnic mats and food if you prefer, or get a $5 meal ticket from Fr. Rowland. A meal ticket gets you a main course, drink and dessert!

Sun, 18 Mar: 4th Sunday of Lent
10.45 am, Mass at Church

Sun, 25 Mar: 5th Sunday of Lent
10.15 - 10.45 am, Lenten Penitential Service for Catholic Deaf by Fr. John Wong at St. Anthony Chapel
10.45 am, Mass at St. Anthony Chapel

Mon, 26 Mar:
8.00 pm, Lenten Penitential Service for all at Church

Note: Fr. Rowland Yeo away for RCIA Retreat on 24-25 Mar at South Buona Vista

Reunion Day: Full photos uploaded!

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Additional photos of the 2007 Lunar New Year Reunion Day are completely uploaded. Please visit again our album to check out the full release ;)

Children Baptism

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Three children of deaf parents were baptized by Fr. Joseph Nasananthan at the Church of St. Mary of the Angels on Sunday, 4 March 2007. The three newly baptized are Mendel, Delace and Jamie.

Mendel and Delace are the son and daugther of Moses and Diana, their God Mother is Martina.

Jamie is the daughter of Bernard and Julie, her God Mother is Victoria.

It's our joy to welcome the children in our family! May these little ones grow stronger in their catholic faith as they grow up.

Click here to view more photos on their baptism day!

Deaf Cathecumens on the 'Rite of Election'

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Four deaf cathecumens were attending the Rite of Election at the Church of Holy Spirit on Saturday, 24 February 2007. We are verry happy to accompany them in their RCIA journey and looking forward for witnessing their baptism at the Church of St. Mary of the Angels on this coming Easter!

From left to right on the above picture: Moses Koh, Diana Lim, Victoria, Julie Eng and Bernard Chong.

Click here to view more photos of some special events on their RCIA journey!

Reunion Day

2007-03-02T23:06:00.000+08:00

It's our 2007 Lunar New Year Reunion Day!

We celebrated it with Fr. John Wong, seven Franciscan brothers and our friends on a sunny Sunday afternoon, 25 February 2007.

It was started with a prayer, welcome speech and blessing of oranges by Fr. Rowland, followed by the blessing of food and oranges (again, it's a double blessings) by Fr. John Wong. Everybody then participated in 'Lo-Hei', may all our wishes come true this year!

It's then time to enjoy the sumptous buffet lunch, accompanied by the beautiful music with lyrics on the big screen, there were some live performances too!

Wait...that's not all, there's still the most awaited session: the Lucky Draw - Tikam Tikam! Each of the 20 lucky winners got to choose a red-packet. What's inside? sssst... it's a top secret ahahah, ask our lucky winners (Fr. John Wong was one of them)! What about the rest who were not that lucky? Not to worry, everybody went home with the blessed oranges and a specially prepared red-packet!

What a memorable day, too bad we forgot to take a group picture! We hope that everybody had a great time together on that day. Special thanks to Fr. Rowland, the organizers, the music ministries for all their effort and contribution! Thank you our brothers and sisters that join our celebration (also those who couldn't make it that day), once again: Happy Lunar New Year!
Click here to see our photo album, it's the first release! -still to come... the second release of our photos-

February Activities

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Sun, 18 Feb: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
It's Chinese New Year, sign-interpreting service will not be available during 10.45 am Mass. We wish all a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Wed, 21 Feb: Ash Wednesday
8.00 pm evening Mass

Sun, 25 Feb: 1st Sunday of Lent
10.45 am Mass at Church with Fr. John Wong as the Celebrant!

Friar Rowland Yeo away 2-18 Nov 2006

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we're still around for Mass at 10.45am :)

Happy Feast Day to Saint Francis of Assisi and all Franciscan Friars!!!

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Il Cantico del Sole (Cantico della Creature)
di Francesco di Assisi
Assisi Codex

Altissimu onnipotente bon signore. tue so le laude la gloria e l onore et onne benedictione. Ad te solo altissimo se konfano. et nullu homo ene dignu te mentouare.

Laudato sie mi signore cum tucte le tue creature spetialmente messor lo frate sole. lo quale iorno et allumini per loi. Et ellu e bellu e radiante cum grande splendore. de te altissimo porta significatione.

Laudato si mi signore per sora luna e le stelle. in celu l ai formate et pretiose et belle.

Laudato si mi signore per frate uento et per aere et nubilo et sereno et onne tempo. per lo quale a le tue creature dai sustentamento.

Laudato si mi signore per sor acqua. la quale e multo utile et humile et pretiosa. et casta.

Laudato si mi signore per per frate focu. per lo quale ennallumini la nocte. ed ello e bello et iucundo et robusto et forte.

Laudato si mi signore per sora nostra matre terra. la quale ne sustenta et gouerna. et produce diuersi fructi con coloriti fiore et herba.

Laudato si mi signore per quelli ke perdonano per lo tue amore. et sostengo infirmitate et tribulatione. beati quelli ke l sosterranno in pace. ka da te altissimo sirano incoronati.

Laudato si mi signore per sora nostra morte corporale. da la quale nulla homo uiuente po skappare. guai a cquelli ke morrano ne le peccata mortali. beati quelli ke trouara ne le tue sanctissime uoluntati ka la morte secunda nol farra male.

Laudate et benedicete mi signore et rengratiate et seruiteli cum grande humilitate.

Michele Faloci Pulignani (ed.). Il Cantico del Sole di San Francesco di Assisi. Foligno: Tipografia di Pieter Sgariglia, 1888, pp. 10-11.

http://www.webster.edu/~barrettb/cantico.htm

The Canticle of the Sun (Praise of the Creatures)
by Francis of Assisi

Most high, all powerful, all good Lord! All praise is yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessing. To you, alone, Most High, do they belong. No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name.

Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures, especially through my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and you give light through him. And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendor! Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness.

Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens you have made them, precious and beautiful.

Be praised, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, and clouds and storms, and all the weather, through which you give your creatures sustenance.

Be praised, My Lord, through Sister Water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure.

Be praised, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom you brighten the night. He is beautiful and cheerful, and powerful and strong.

Be praised, my Lord, through our sister Mother Earth, who feeds us and rules us, and produces various fruits with colored flowers and herbs.

Be praised, my Lord, through those who forgive for love of you; through those who endure sickness and trial. Happy those who endure in peace, for by you, Most High, they will be crowned.

Be praised, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death, from whose embrace no living person can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Happy those she finds doing your most holy will. The second death can do no harm to them.

Praise and bless my Lord, and give thanks, and serve him with great humility.

(translated by Bill Barrett from the Umbrian text of the Assisi codex.)

new pictures!

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Click here to see photos!

24 Sept : what did we do...?

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Click here to find out more...

4th Commandment

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"Honour your father and mother"

Not only parents but to people of higher rank and senority--for example, in the workplace--as long as doing things which are not against God.

Be a good citizen for your country too :) !

Bhangra Night at the Piazza

2006-09-12T23:29:00.000+08:00

The Church was filled with colourful traditional costumes and contemporary fashion reflecting the occasion as many came for the Evening Mass. The aroma from the Punjabi dinner set brought sighs of longing from friends with weak stomachs and delighting in non-spicy Western and local dishes.

All were treated to performances by Sunday School children, some of the Friars (back-by-popular demand) and a Punjabi acrobatic/dance troupe. The DJs spinned popular Bollywood hits and got us dancing!

Truly an adrenalin-pumping night!

August activities

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here are our acitivities for the month of August at a glance
(Liturgical : Cycle Year B)

27 : 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
12.15pm
3rd Commandment

20 : 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Why Do We Honour Mother Mary and the Saints?
2nd Commandment

15 : Assumption
Mass

13 : 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1st Commandment

11 : Feast of St Clare
Mass
"food glorious foooood!" at the piazza
Night Benediction

9 : National Day
Mass
Welcome New Interpreters!
Potluck and Movie on DVD : "Narnia"

8 : Transfiguration of the Lord
Introduction : The 10 Commandments

Apologies!!!

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glitch in internet connection..watch out for this space soon..updates!

11 18 25 "Joseph"

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Friar Rowland got a VCD of the movie and we watched it for 3 Sundays..somehow interpreters wish there are subtitles so all of us won't miss any essential parts...DVD would be an excellent recommendation ;)

04 June 2006 : Explanation of film "Jacob"

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Friar Rowland's VERY ESTATIC with his new laptop!!! We watched a VCD film "Jacob" the previous week (interpreter apologises!) and this week he explains with "Jacob's family tree" and simple hand-drawn pictures to explain about the film..some of the interpreters may recall a particular pic in consternation..

28 May 2006 Mass in the Chapel

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Apologies for not updating since March..cable problems always..there's connection today..
" veni, vidi, vici " !!!!

Finally a good shot of Friar John! What's more..he Signed Homily!!! Broke record ("tzigoi" Father!!!) !!! Two more Friars (not in picture) joined us : Friars Vernon and Harry, both learning Sign..Chaplain, Friars..?

30 April 2006 : Sharing

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YAHWEH

center of our lives

Amen

23 April 2006 Mass in Chapel

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one of the events i always look forward to...

Friar John reads the Gospel as Friar Rowland Signs

Friar Brother Rowland and Karin

in the peaceful silence of the Chapel
my gaze wanders
to the leaves of whispering willows springing up their dances with the breeze
the sun shines happily onto the ripples of water of songs of koi

HAPPY EASTER TO ONE AND ALL :D !!!!

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Hope springs from the tomb. And hope is not just an optimism, which sees the more pleasing side of a reality ignoring the other side. The hope brought by Jesus' resurrecion transforms everything. Mary goes to the tomb perhaps to see Jesus once more, even just his dead body. Instead, she will be led to see Jesus who is alive. The two disciples who return to Emmaus have seen their hope of arrival of Israel's glory dashed into pieces by Jesus' death. Instead, Jesus rekindles a flame in their hearts and reveals to them the far greater glory of the Messiah who has to suffer.

The believers instead look at the empty tomb and see in it Jesus' victory over death and their own destiny, too. Man has been rescued from the claws of death. Where, O death is your sting? Jesus has conquered death. This is not just an assurance that despite everything, things will turn in the right direction. This is an assurance that everything has turned out marvelously (for Him and for us). For His life and destiny are also ours.
excerpts, 365 Days with the Lord, Easter Sunday

The Crucifixion of Jesus

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Gospel : John 19:25-34 ( Jn 19:25-34 )

The Word
"They did not break his legs" --- The Johannine Passion of Jesus enables us to reflect better why we call this day "Good Friday" :
The Passion of Jesus is theophany. Jesus is not a helpless, pitiful victim. He reminds Pilate that he is King. He breathes the Spirit even as he Breathes his last. He establishes a community represented by his mother and the beloved disciple.
The Passion of Jesus is victory. Earlier in the Gospel, in his conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus alluded to his crucifixion: "Just as Moses lifted the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life. ( Jn 3:14 ). At Calvary, Jesus may be dangling on the cross as a condemned criminal, but in the eyes of the evangelist, he reigns as king. His death sentence, written in three languages, is a universal proclamation of this kingship: "Jesus the Nazorean, the King of the Jews".
The Passion of Jesus is saving. John brings in the image of the lamb of the Israelite Passover. Hyssop was used to paint the doorposts of the Israelites with the blood of the lamb. The bones of the Passover lamb were not broken when eaten. Now, a sprig of hyssop is used to make Jesus drink wine. And not one of his bones is broken. Clearly Jesus is the "Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world ( Jn 1:29 )"
365 Days with the Lord, Good Friday (Fast & Abstinence) RED

26-27 : When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom Jesus loved, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Behold your mother" And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.
Mary is given a role as mother of Christians (personifed by the beloved disciple [John] ); or, as a representative of those seeking salvation, she is supported by the disciple [John] who interprets Jesus' revelation; or Jewish and Gentile Christianity (or Israel and the Christian community) are reconciled.

29 : There was a vessel filled with common wine..
John does not mention the drugged wine, a narcotic that Jesus refused as the crucifixion began [Mark 15:23, but only this final gesture of kindness at the end [Mark 15:36]

30 : Handed over the spirit: there is a double nuance of dying (giving up last breath or spirit) andthat of passing on the Holy Spirit [John 7:39] which connects the giving of the Spirit with Jesus' glorious return to the Father, and [John] 20, 22, where the author protrays the conferral of the Spirit

34 : ..and immediately blood and water flowed out
In the blood and water there may be also a symbolic reference to the Eucharist and baptism
The New American Bible

2 Sundays

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Friar Rowland teaches us about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Passion of Jesus Christ

"Follow Me"

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Following Jesus is for the simple, the available, the vunerable. Those who are filled up with themselves have no room for Jesus. Following Jesus is for those who are open, who are not so touchy whenever their egos are pricked, and who are willing to be corrected and learn from their mistakes

365 Days With The Lord

links to share

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Ash Wednesday has passed, signalling the start of Lent, a Liturgical Season of (actually) more than 40 days as we approach Good Friday.

During the start of this Season :

From the Friar's Desk
Friar John Paul Tan, OFM, takes a trip down memory lane as he gives his tribute to his mentor, fondly titled "A Life Recalled - Fr Alban James Mitchell, OFM". You can find the abovementioned in the Bulletin column of Church of Saint Mary of the Angels' official website (starting link on the left)

Don't Stop "Enjoying"!
Father Aloysious "i learnt some Signs from Friar Rowland :) !" Ong shares his thoughts
you can either click here
or if you'd like more manual practice ;) the link is below
http://alongcorner.blogspot.com/2006/03/dont-stop-enjoying.html

Our Photos!

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Please click here to view!

29 January 2006

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Apologies for not posting for a long time, we've been busy with SCDC gatherings, vocation obligations and Chinese New Year preparations!

let us share what we did on 29 January 2006

Every last Sunday of the month we have Mass in the Franciscan Chapel. It has been a long time since Father John Wong celebrated Mass. He gave the interpreters the day off--He Signed! The interpreters hope he celebrates Mass in the Chapel more often ;)

Epiphany

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"The gifts brought by the Magi have significance. Gold is a symbol of wealth and fidelity. Frankincense is burned to purify the atmosphere by releasing an aromatic and pleasing smell. For centuries, Native Americans have burned holy smoke in order to bless and purify themselves, and monks have watched incense rise to the sky as a symbol of their prayers ascending to God. Myrrh is a kind of resin or oil used for anointing and embalming. It is a symbol of comfort and soothing...but it is also a foreshadowing of death."

Epiphany: Following the Star (Article 443)
Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart
Saint Mary's Press

Happy New Year!

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It was a wonderful Sunday, Mass with our friends from the North :D ! SCDC-SPI/IHM and SMDC (fka SCDC-SMOTA) gathered at St.Mary's to celebrate the first day of 2006. Excited "hi"s and lots of catching up with one another continued during lunch until we parted our ways..what a beautiful way to start-off 2006 :) !

This Sunday SMDC will travel "up North" to meet SCDC-SPI/IHM :)

Merry Christmas!!!

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"For this is how God loved the world: he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. For God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but so that through him the world might be saved."
John 3:16-17 NJB (New Jerusalem Bible)

Franciscan Friars On Retreat

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All the Friars from the custody will be going for their annual retreat from Mon, 5th Dec '05 to Fri, 9th Dec '05

(Church of St.Mary of the Angels > BULLETIN > THE PARISH SCENE)

Barbeque coming soon!

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There will be a barbeque on Sun 18 December 2005 at the friary's recreation rooooooooom after at 10.45 am Mass (everyone waits for the bell to ring for God's food)! All are invited...smile, God provides us his delicious food. No worry...No cost... You remember what the Bible says.

A Friar's Sharing

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Our humble leader Friar Rowland shares his trip to Rome for the Fifth South Asian Conference For Pastoral Workers For The Deaf in Rome, Italy 7-14 October 2005 and visting Assisi, where St.Francis of Assisi based the Order of Franciscans (Ordo Fratrum Minor)

Charlie Dittmeier, another particpant shares his experience about this year's Conference. Click here to find out :) !

All Saints' Day Mass 1 November

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SMDC will be attending 10.45am Mass

Friar Rowland away 6-27 Oct

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still see us on Sunday 10.45am Mass, St. Mary of the Angels :)

Friar Rowland scheduled his initial return date on 6 November.

eagerly waiting for his early return!!! So much to learn :)

Fr George Bertrand, S.G.

2005-10-06T11:04:00.000+08:00

SCDC (Singapore Catholic Deaf Community) bids a fond farewell to our Chaplin Father George Bertrand, S.G. (Brothers of St.Gabriel) who is leaving end October back to Canada for good.

Merci beaucoup Father George :)

Friar Rowland away from 19-29 August 2005

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Any queries please email Friar Rowland as stated on the left, he will read them all when he returns

God Bless :)