Welcome to St Joseph Church
(Bt Timah)
(Bt Timah)
Cardinal Mass St Joseph Feast Day May ‘24
Click here to access our online Masses
on our YouTube channel
AROUND THE PARISH
Preparation for Consecration to St Joseph
16 Aug 2025 - 10 Jan 2026
In the lead-up to our 180th Anniversary, we are excited to offer the "Consecration to St Joseph" programme. This 33-day devotion is a powerful way to seek St Joseph's intercession and guidance.
May it bring us closer to St Joseph's guidance and protection.
Helpers Needed for Kids Bible Camp
6 - 9 Sept (Sept School Holidays)
Kids Bible Camp Helpers Recruitment
Adult and Youth Helpers (Sec 1 and above) needed for the Kids Bible Camp in September! Come and help with games, art and craft, songs and drama and more! Scan the QR Code to register
Learn the 'Art of Accompaniment' (Ananias Training)
Every fortnight on Saturday morning, Starting 5 July
Cost: $35/- for workbook and materials
Would you like to help others grow closer to God? Sign up tor the Ananias Training which will help you better understand the thresholds of faith others are at so that you can better accompany them. Sign up at tinyurl.com/Ananias2
Scripture Series: Book of Maccabees
with Fr Ambrose Vaz
Thursdays commencing 15 May - 09 Oct
15 sessions
9am to 10.45am
St Joseph AVA Room
Journey through the Book of Maccabees with bible scholar, Fr Ambrose Vaz.
This will be covered over 15 sessions.
Every Thursday commencing on 15 May.
All are Welcome.
Do bring along your bibles.
Prayer thru Music
Fri 20 Jun
8.00pm
Level 3 AVA Room
Parish Community Hall
Join in praise and worship with the SAHOP team!
Guest Speaker: Fr Andre Tan
Topic: Christ the King
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Fri 27 Jun
7.30pm Mass
Main Church
There will be no 6.30pm Mass in the Chapel of the Resurrection.
St Margaret Mary Alacoque
Video Screening
Sat 28 Jun
7.15pm
St Joseph's AVA Room
Margaret Mary Alacoque VHM was a French Visitation nun and mystic who promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Come and watch the screening a 30min video on St Margaret Mary followed by Prayer & devotion.
Annual Priests Retreat
Mon 30 Jun - Fri 4 Jul
There will be Communion Services in the Chapel from the evening of Mon 30 Jun to the morning of Fri 04 July.
On Wed 02 Jul, the St Joseph Rosary will be prayed at 5.50pm in the Chapel, followed by Communion Service.
First Friday Mass and Holy Hour will continue on 04 Jul.
Young Adults : Faith, Work, Life - Finding the Balance
Speaker: Fr Terence Kesvan
Sun 13 Jul
3.00pm
Inori Restaurant
If you are a Young Working Catholic, you're warmly invited to an afternoon of discussion, food and fellowship with clergy and fellow young Catholics. Please register by June 30: https://tinyurl.com/YWCBalance
Infant Baptism on Either Sun 5 Oct or Sun 9 Nov
Closing Date for Registration: 15 Aug
Preparation Session 1: 7 Sep
Preparation Session 2: 28 Sep
Parents seeking Baptism for their infant or child, please visit our website: St. Joseph’s Church, Bukit Timah. Download the ‘Infant Baptism Registration’ form (under Services>Sacraments>Baptism) and submit your registration with the relevant documents to the Parish Secretary.
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Rite of Christian Initation of Adults (RCIA)
A new journey begins…
English RCIA: Mondays from 8pm to 9.45pm
Chinese RCIA: Thursdays from 7.45pm to 9.45pm
Venue: St Joseph AVA Room
English RCIA commencing on Mon 30 June
To register : go to the Church website services and scroll down to RCIA and download the registration forms.
Chinese RCIA commencing on Thu 10 July
To register: please call Eileen @ 9452 4234 or Audrey @ 9154 7689
Or approach the Parish Office for assistance.
Welcome Team
Do you enjoy making new friends and welcoming people?
We are looking to form a Welcome Team to welcome visitors and new parishioners to St Joseph's.
If this interests you, please email Jane, our Pastoral Teams Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Offertory at Weekend Masses
You can register your interest to bring up the offertory gifts at the weekend Masses.
Please provide at least one week's advance notice. All requests will be on a first-come first-served basis. The Parish Office will contact you to confirm if your request has been accepted.
You can scan the QR code or use the link below to register your interest.
https://forms.gle/1BCrL6Kp7Cgt9BkdA
GLAD Fit
Every Tue and Thu
Parish Community Hall
To participate, please register with the Healthy 365 App. All are welcome.
PARISH DEVOTION
Mass in Honour of St Joseph
Every First Wed of the Month
7.30pm: St Joseph Rosary
8.00pm: Mass
There will be no 6.30pm Mass in the Chapel of St Joseph.
First Friday Mass & Holy Hour
7.30pm: Mass
8.00pm: Holy Hour
There will be no 6.30pm Mass in the Chapel of St Joseph.
Holy Hour for Vocations
Every 3rd Thu of the Month
Chapel of St Joseph
8pm
Facilitated by the seminarians from SFXMS.
Intercessory Prayers
St Joseph Intercessory Prayer Group
Every 2nd Wed of the Month
8.00pm
Adoration Room
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
APAVM Jubilee Year Lecture Series Journeys of Faith 19 Jun @ 7.30pm @ Church of St Ignatius 20 Jun @ 7.30pm @ SFXMS 21 Jun @ 2.00pm @ Church of the Holy Spirit
There will be a talk by 2 Dominican speakers from Rome
“Why I am a Catholic: My personal journey in discovering Catholicsm”, a sharing by Father Ezra Sullivan OP, who is an author Professor of Theology at the Angelicum University in Rome.
“Mary Speaks: Marian apparitions, Church Teaching and Spiritual Benefits” by Sister Teresa OP
Both of them will speak at 3 venues: St Ignatius on Thursday, 19 June, St Francis Seminary Building on Friday, 20 June and Church of the Holy Spirit on Saturday, 21 June. The talk is free and there is no need to register.
YCS June Camp 2025
18 - 21 June
Church of Divine Mercy
We hope that through the camp, our participants can explore what it means to be called by God, and how they may use their talents to respond to such a calling from God.
Tue 24 Jun
7:30pm to 9:15pm
Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre
PIETA is a support group for bereaved parents who have united in faith to seek God's comfort. wisdom and hope. The session, run by bereaved parents, meets monthly on every fourth Tuesday to pray and support each other. We invite any parent who has lost a child (regardless of age and no matter how recent or long ago) to unite with us in faith.
Enquiries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Or visit: https://pieta.familylife.sg/
Talk 1: Bulletproof Your Marriage
Fri 4 Jul
8.00pm to 10.00pm
Talk 2: A Catholic Guide to Adulting
Sat 5 Jul
8.00pm to 10.00pm
Church of the Holy Spirit
Back again in Singapore! International Catholic speaker Paul J. Kim returns with his signature blend of music, comedy, and Gospel truth that’s touched hearts across the globe!
Married couples – strengthen your bond and faith together.
Youth and young adults – navigate life, faith, and adulting with purpose.
Paul brings real talk, deep insights, and a whole lot of heart. Don’t miss these powerful sessions designed just for you!
Register Now: bit.ly/pjks2025
Praying our Crossroads: A Life Direction Retreat
9 - 10 Aug
SFX Retreat House
This transformative Life Direction Retreat is designed to help you reconnect with your spiritual purpose and chart a meaningful path forward. There will be a reflective exploration of values, desires, dreams and aspirations to help cultivate clarity and self-awareness. Whether one is at a crossroads in one’s career, seeking personal growth, or looking for new inspiration, this retreat provides a nurturing and prayerful space to gain insights and develop practices for a fulfilling life ahead. Embrace this opportunity to recharge, reflect, pray, discern and redefine your life's direction.
God Money & Me
16 Aug to 13 Sep
9.00am - 1.30pm
Church of the Holy Family
Learn how to manage your spending, savings & investments with faith at the centre.
Praying Our Belovednes
23 - 24 Aug
SFX Retreat Centre
This retreat is a journey of coming home to the reality of the First Love in our lives; that Love that has existed from eternity and abides for eternity.
It is an invitation to reclaim the truth of our Belovedness. As Henri Nouwen said,
“Our true spiritual work has to do with letting ourselves be loved fully, completely by God and to trust that in this Love, we come to the fulfillment of our vocation.”
Catholic Foundation Dinner 2025
Wed 22 Oct
5.30pm: Cocktails
7.00pm: Dinner
The Fullerton Hotel
Support the Catholic Foundation Dinner held on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at the Fullerton Hotel! This annual fundraising dinner hosted by our Archbishop, Cardinal William Goh, is fully sponsored. All funds raised from table sales and direct contributions will support the building of the Catholic Hub — our Archdiocesan spiritual oasis and a centre for forming disciples, building community and empowering mission. Scan the QR code, visit catholicfoundation.sg/cfdinner, or contact us at 6338-0348 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2025 Marriage Preparation Courses
Couples intending to celebrate their union in the Catholic Church are encouraged to attend the Marriage Preparation Courses as early as possible before the wedding date.
PAYNOW
St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)
UEN (Unique Entity Number):
T08CC4043C
CASH
You can drop this in the donation boxes at the foyer (Cry Room) and St Mary's wing.
CHEQUE
Cheques can be made payable to:
St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)
Mail to:
St. Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah)
620 Upper Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 678116
Drop into Donation box:
You can drop this in the donation boxes at the foyer (Cry Room) and St Mary's wing.
Please leave your name, contact number and address so that we can mail the receipt to you.
ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH
(BUKIT TIMAH)
Year Built: 1846
Patron Saint: St Joseph
Feast Day: May 1st
Address: 620 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678116
Nearest MRT Station: Cashew
Buses: 67, 75, 170, 176, 178, 184, 961, 963, 970
Mass Schedule
Weekday (Morning): Mon – Sat @ 6.30AM (Chapel of St Joseph)
Weekday (Evening): Mon – Fri @ 6.30PM (Chapel of St Joseph)
Saturday Sunset Mass: 5.30PM
Sunday (Mandarin): 7.30AM
Sunday (English): 9.30AM | 11.30AM | 5.30PM
2nd Collection: 4th Sunday for Church Maintenance and Operation fund
SSVP: Donations for the Poor can be dropped into the Donation Box in the Cry Room.
Confessions: 15 mins before all weekend Masses in the open foyer of the main Church
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