THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS 

Throughout the season of Lent, we will hold the Stations of the Cross every Friday at 7.30 PM in four different languages, followed by the Eucharistic celebration. We invite every Parishioner to pray this meaningful, popular devotion every Friday during Lent.  Join us as we reflect on Jesus’ journey to Mount Calvary, His death, and His sacrifice for us. Your presence is essential.

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Language             English              Mandarin                Tamil                                BM

Venue                    Church           St. Giles’ Room      Conference Room        St. Theresa’s Chapel

Note: After the stations of the Cross with your respective languages, please adjourn to the Church for Eucharistic celebration.

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Here is the list of groups who will lead the Stations of the Cross on Friday evening of Lent:

LENT WEEK                                  DATE & TIME                     MINISTRIES/ GROUPS

5th Week                                       4/4/2025   @ 7.30 pm     BECCOT

6th Week                                       11/4/2025 @ 7.30 pm      Youths

Good Friday                                  18/4/2025 @                       

                                                        12.00 noon                      Legion of Mary

                                                        & 7.30 pm                         SVDP

 

RITES OF SCRUTINIES

The Rites of Scrutiny are three special rites celebrated on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent for the RCIA Elect (those who are preparing for the Sacraments of the Initiation) on this coming Easter Vigil. The rites will take place during the Sunday morning Mass at 8.30 am.

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HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE 2025

DATE                                             HOLY WEEK                        MASS TIME

Saturday, 12 April                        Palm Sunday                      6.00 pm - Sunset Mass (Eng/Tamil)

 Sunday, 13 April                          Palm Sunday                      9.00 am - Multi-lingual

 Holy Thursday, 17 April             Holy Thursday                     7.30 pm - Multi-lingual

                                                     Adoration of The                 9.30 pm - 10.00 pm

                                                     Blessed Sacrament             10.00 pm - 10.30 pm

                                                                                                  10.30 pm - 11.00 pm

                                                                                                  11.00 pm - 12.00 Midnight

 Good Friday, 18 April                Way of the Cross                  12.00 noon - Eng/Tamil

                                                   Service                                    12.45 pm - Eng/Tamil/BM                                                

                                                   Way of the Cross                   7.00 pm - Eng/Mand/BM

                                                   Service                                    7.45 pm - Eng/Mand/BM

 Saturday, 19 April                    Easter Vigil                              9.00 pm - Multi-lingual

 Sunday, 20 April                      Easter Sunday                        9.00 am - Eng/BM

 

 Note: On Palm Sunday, palm leaves will be provided in the church for every family and individual. You are welcome to bring your own palm leaves if you prefer.

 

HOLY WEEK PLAY

Our Parish Youth will perform a play about passion of Jesus, in corporating with the Jubilee Year message, before the Holy Thursday Mass. We invite all Parishioners to come early and support them at 7.00 pm.

 

VISITING OF HOMEBOUND BY PARISH PRIEST

During this period of Lent, the Parish Priest would like to visit homebound parishioners who need the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion. Please give their details – name, address, phone number and contact person to the Parish Office soonest possible.

 

LENTEN FORMATION

1. Mandarin - On Saturday, 5 April 2025, there will be a formation by Rev Fr Anthony Heng, about the Lent Season. The theme is "TO BECOME PILGRIMS OF HOPE" and the program is from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. We would like to invite all Mandarin-speaking parishioners to   register with the given contacts by 30 March 2025. Lunch will be provided. Contact persons: Clement Lim (012-986 2383), Paul (012-981 6522), Assunta (012-981 3248), and June Thoo (012-900 8381).

 

    2. Tamil - On Sunday, 6 April 2025, the Tamil formation is from 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm in church, followed by Tamil      Mass at 5.00 pm. Contact person - Christina Alex (017-920 5820) 

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​​​BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN

The Society of St Vincent de Paul St. Thomas Conference, in collaboration with HTAA, will be organising a blood donation campaign on Sunday, 6 April 2025, from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. Registratioin at the porch in front of the PIHDM room. We encourage everyone to come forward and show our support for the blood campaign. Thank you!

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​​​JUBILEE 2025 CALENDARS

Jubilee 2025 Catholic calendars are for sale at our religious shop for RM 10/- each, featuring daily reading.

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PARISH QR CODE 

From this weekend onwards, you can submit your contributions through the QR code displayed on your seating pew during the Mass collections.  The warden will also facilitate the Mass collection. Kindly review the provided details carefully before carrying out any transactions. Thank you for your cooperation! 

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​ST THOMAS GIFT SHOP

St Thomas gift shop is back in business.  There are some Holy pictures newly framed on sale.

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​​​​​​​​​VOLUNTEERS  ARE REQUIRED

The Liturgical Team seeks volunteers such as Lectors, musicians, choir members and other roles to enhance the ministry. Appropriate training will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Ms Christina Alex at 017- 920 5820 and Ms Venessa Alberto at 019-980 3998.

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​ITEMS ON SALE AT ST THOMAS CHURCH GIFT SHOP 

Temporarily while the church is undergoing refurbishing, the gift shop is closed until work is done.

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE ATTENDANCE AT MASS IN CHURCH 
Face Mask: We encourage Parishioners to wear face masks. However, using a face mask is strongly encouraged for persons who may be vulnerable to the Coronavirus and those with flu-like symptoms.

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion:

• Holy Communion will continue to be given on the hand.

• Holy Communion ministers are strongly encouraged to wear face masks while distributing the Holy Eucharist to the recipients, just to safe guard the elderly, vulnerable and congregation. 

​Thank you for your consideration and co-operation.

​PRAYER MEETING
English Group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
Time & Venue: 8.00pm – 9.15pm at St. Giles’ Room.

TAMIL CHARISMATIC
Date & Time: Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7.00 pm
Venue: St. Giles’ Room.
Contact person: Mdm. Rosemary (018−970 4467)

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​ST. THOMAS ADORATION ROOM
The Adoration Room (next to the Parish Office) is open from Monday to Saturday (7.00 am to 9.00 pm) and Sunday (7.00 am to 1.00 pm).

​KINDLY ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES WHILST IN THE ADORATION ROOM:

• Remove your shoes before entering the room.

• Maintain silence and reverence at all times.

• Genuflect at the Blessed Sacrament when entering the room.

• Do not touch the Tabernacle or Blessed Sacrament.

• Do not move fixtures in the room or take home any prayer books or prayer cards.

• Pray in silence and respect others.

• No phone, food or drinks are allowed.

​Thank you for your cooperation. Happy Praying!
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

• Are you searching for God?

• Are you interested to know more about Catholicism?

• Are you a baptized Catholic but have not yet received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation?

• Are you a baptized Christian but wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church?

If you, or anyone you know, would like to know about the Catholic faith, please introduce yourself/them to the respective contact persons as listed below, or get in touch with the parish office.

Catherine Lee @ 019-950 3087 (English)
Agatha Chew @ 012-302 8588 (Mandarin)
Christina Alex @ 017-920 5820 (Tamil)
Jeffrine @ 0111-958 7223 (BM)