Prayer 101
An Introduction to Silence and Prayer - Advent Edition
Want to learn how to pray or experience an Ignatian retreat, but find
long silence intimidating? Prayer 101 offers a gentle introduction to
silence, scripture-based prayer, and the essentials of an Ignatian
retreat. Ideal for beginners or those preparing for longer retreats.
Programme Details
Venue: Kingsmead Centre for Ignatian Spirituality and Counseling
8 Victoria Park Road, Singapore 266492
Date & Time: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 (10am) – Sun, 14 Dec 2025 (1pm)
Cost: $90 per person (single air-conditioned room + meals)
Key takeaways:
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Preparing for prayer: interior silence and focus
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Praying with Scripture in a retreat setting
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Practical prayer exercises
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Journaling and developing a spiritual vocabulary
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Spiritual conversation and sharing
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Awareness Examen
Includes a Eucharistic celebration on Sunday.
Arrival & Schedule
Please arrive by 9:30am on 13 Dec. Sunday Mass will be celebrated between 12pm–1pm before the program ends at 1pm.
Facilitator: Fr Jerome Leon, SJ
Organised by: Kingsmead Centre for Ignatian Spirituality and Counseling
Register: https://bit.ly/p101advent2025
Registration is confirmed upon payment.
Enquiries: jerome.leon@catholic.org.sg
SOLI DEO GLORIA CHORALE
Wednesday, 24 December, 10:30pm | Main Church
Be part of the SDG Chorale for our beautiful Christmas Carol Service and Midnight
Rehearsals: 27 & 30 Nov, 14, 18, 21 & 22 Dec.
All voices are welcome!
Contact Joyce Ang to join: WhatsApp: 9690 3887
Email: joycesdg@gmail.com
Advent Penitential Service
Tuesday, 16 December, 8pm | Main Church
West District Penitential Services Schedule
Fri, 12 Dec, 8pm: Blessed Sacrament Church
Mon, 15 Dec, 8pm: Church of the Holy Cross
Wed, 17 Dec, 8pm: Church of St Mary of the Angels
Thurs, 18 Dec, 8pm: Church of St Francis of Assisi
Simbang Gabi Mass @St Ignatius
Sunday, 21 December 2025
8.00pm - 9.00pm, Main Church
Carolling, Mass, followed by fellowship.
Theme: Hope in Creation and Renewal
Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Christmas tradition. All are welcome to join the celebration at the Main Church with carolling from 7:40pm followed by 8pm Mass in Tagalog and fellowship after. Organised by our Filipino community and the Legion of Mary Ministry.
Christmas with Iggy
Saturday, 20 December 2025
4 -10pm, Annexe Building
Here are some things to look forward to at Christmas with Iggy 2025:
🍗 Feast on tasty hot dishes, and sweet treats lovingly prepared by members of our parish
🛍 Shop for handmade, faith-based Christmas gifts at our specially
curated Christmas Market
⛪️ Walk with the Holy Family as they prepare for the arrival of baby Jesus
🎨 Enjoy carolling, face painting and more .....
All are welcome! Gather your friends and family and visit https://www.christmaswithiggy.com/ to register your attendance.
RSVP at https://www.christmaswithiggy.com/
Note: Please note that the lower half of the open-air carpark at 8 Victoria Park Road will be CLOSED from 4pm onwards in view of the Christmas Fair. As parking will be limited, you are advised to park at the nearby HDB car parks or take public transport if possible.
Christmas Mass Schedule
New Year's Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve, Wednesday, 24 December
6pm (Christmas Pageant at 5.30pm)
11pm (Christmas Reflection / Carols at 10.30pm)
Christmas Day, Monday, 25 December
8am, 10am, 12pm & 4pm
No 6pm Mass
New Year's Eve Mass
Wednesday, 31 December
Morning Mass: 7:30am
Evening Mass: 6pm (Thanksgiving Mass)
New Year's Day Masses
Thursday, 1 Jan 2026
Morning Mass: 7.30am
Evening Mass: 6pm
(Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God;
World Day of Peace)
PaCes Christmas Mass
A Christmas celebration for our senior parishioners, the sick and homebound organised by the Pastoral Care Ministry for the Elderly and the Sick. All are welcome!
Monday, 29 December, 10.00am -12.00pm
Mass followed by carolling & a scrumptious lunch.
Register at https://bit.ly/447lv8T
