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Watch our 180th Anniversary Montage
---- the last decade 2016 to 2026

Click here to access our online Masses
on our YouTube channel

AROUND THE PARISH

Blessing of Advent Candles / Wreaths
Sat 21 Nov & Sun 22 Nov

Families can bring their Advent Candles/ Wreaths to be blessed during the weekend Masses on 21 and 22 Nov.

2026 North District Advent Penitential Services

Advent Penitential Service at St Joseph's Church (Bukit Timah): Mon 14 Dec @ 8pm

Reflections on the Journey to Christmas
A reflection booklet for your personal prayer, family reflection and communities, through Advent & Christmas.

Take time this Advent to prepare your heart for Christmas with Reflections on the Journey to Christmas. Formerly known as the Advent to Christmas Reflection Booklet, this year's edition explores the theme "Jesus Leads Us to Holiness" through inspiring reflections, sharing questions, and activities for personal, family, and community use.
📖 Download your copy at one.org.sg or scan the QR code.

Reflections on the Journey to Christmas QR

My Hands, His Plans - The Musical
Fri 27 Nov @ 7.30pm
Sat 28 Nov @ 2.30pm
Sat 28 Nov @ 7.30pm
Sun 29 Nov @ 2.30pm
Venue: Parish Community Hall

As part of our parish's 180th anniversary celebrations, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming community musical, "My Hands, His Plans." The production will run for one weekend only, from Fri 27 Nov to Sun 29 Nov at the Parish Community Hall.
Join us for a beautiful weekend of music, storytelling, and community fellowship.
Tickets $10/-, $50/- (premium view)
Ticket Sales from next week at St Joachim room before and after Mass

Welcome Gathering
Sat 14 Nov & Sun 15 Nov
After each Weekend Mass
St Joachim Room

Parishioners are cordially invited to our quarterly Welcome Gathering after each weekend Mass on the 14/15 Nov! Come and enjoy fellowship with parishioners and the Welcome Desk team. No registration required.

Media Centre (Bookshop) Christmas Fair
Sat 7 Nov & Sun 8 Nov
Sat 14 Nov & Sun 15 Nov

The Daughters of St Paul Media Centre (Bookshop) will be having it’s annual Christmas Fair over the weekends of 7 & 8 Nov and 14 & 15 Nov.

Do drop by and you may be able to pick up some delightful Christmas presents for your family and friends.

November Schedule for Requiem Masses
Fri 13 Nov/ Thu 19 Nov/ Fri 27 Nov
6.30am & 6.30pm Masses
Chapel of St Joseph

As one family in Christ, we gather to pray for all our departed loved ones. Let us offer these Masses for their eternal rest.

St Francis Xavier Major Seminary
Feast Day Mass 2026
Fri 20 Nov
6.30pm
Main Church

Please note that there will be no 6.30pm Mass in the Chapl of St Joseph. Parishioners are invited to join the SFXMS Feast Day Mass in the Main Church.

As the carpark will be closed for the event, parishioners are advised to take public transport or park at CMPB.

Infant Baptism on Sun 03 Jan 2027
Closing Date for Registration: 22 Nov 2026

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.
Email: sjcbt.secretariat@catholic.org.sg

Mass with Youths
Sun 22 Nov
11.30am
Feast of Christ the King
Celebrant : Rev Fr Jude David

Calling all Youths and Young Adults! You are warmly invited to a Mass with Youths at St Joseph Church (Bukit Timah) on Sunday, 22 Nov, 11:30am in response to the vision of Pope Francis that all Catholics commemorate young people annually on Christ the King Sunday. This special mass will be presided by Rev Fr Jude David.

Petitions for Our Youths

In response to the vision of Pope Francis that all Catholics commemorate young people annually on Christ the King Sunday, St Joseph's Church would be celebrating a Mass with Youths at 11.30 am on Sun 22 Nov.
Parishioners are invited to pen a petition/blessing for our youths at the Petitions’ Tree outside the canteen (before and after mass). These petitions would be offered up at the Mass.

Neighbourhood Prayer Walk - Chestnut
Sat 28 Nov
8.30am

Join us for the last Neighbourhood Prayer Walk for the year to come and pray for all staying in the Chestnut area! Please meet on Saturday 28 November at the main church lobby at 8.30am. Please join the Neighbourhood Prayer Walk Whatsapp Community for updates: tinyurl.com/SJCBTNPW

Visits to Columbaria
Sat 14 Nov & Sat 28 Nov
9am - 12.30pm

In November, the Month of Prayer for the Holy Souls, the parish is organising visits to columbaria in other parishes to pray for our dearly departed.
Transport will be provided. Places are limited. For more information and to register, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/NovColumbaria

Mass Timing on Public Holiday
Mon 09 Nov
8.00am
Main Church

Please note that there will be no 6.30am and 6.30pm Masses in the Chapel.

SHE Women's Fellowship
Every Saturday 10am - 11.30am
Sep 26; Oct 3, 10,17, 24, 31; Nov 7, 14, 21 2026
#02-03 Parish Community Hall

'She Shall be called Woman' (SHE) Women's Fellowship is back with season 3: Love Unveiled! To truly understand the way the Lord views femininity is to live as one who is fully alive. This season will not only unpack the wealth of celebration of what Saint John Paul II called "The Feminine Genius" but will also give real advice on how to combat the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges we, as women, face every day. Please register at: https://tinyurl.com/SJCBTSHE3

Life Essentials
Commencing Sun 20 Sep
9.30am - 11am
Room #01-08
Parish Community Hall

All unbaptised youth 13 to 18 years old who would like to know more about Jesus are invited to fun weekly Alpha Youth sessions to discuss the big questions about life and faith.
Register here: tinyurl.com/YAlpha2026

An Encounter with Jesus
Every Sunday commencing 23 Aug
12.40pm
St Mary AVA Room

St Joseph's Youth Faith and Bible Reflections Community presents:
An Encounter with Jesus Christ through His Holy Word.
All youths are welcome!
Every Sunday, starting from August 23, 12:45pm to 3:30pm [Fellowship lunch (at individual expense), followed by Bible sharing and a time of reflection]
At St Mary’s AVA room (Level 3 @ Parish Community Hall block)
Please scan the QR Code to join the Whatsapp Community to keep updated.
Join our Whatsapp Community for more information: https://tinyurl.com/54rbyjyr

'Mysteries of the Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries' video series
Tues 7.30pm & Wed 9am
Please scan QR Code for more information

Come experience the life of Christ in a new way with our upcoming program featuring 'Mysteries of the Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries'.
This engaging video series brings the sacred stories of Jesus and Mary to life. Each session features stunning sacred art, reflective insights and personal stories.
Join us every Tuesday night or Wednesday morning in-person and online via zoom. Slow down, meditate on the Gospels, and grow closer to the Holy Family.

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

Get to Know your Catholic Neighbours

Come and get to know your fellow parishioners and Catholic neighbours! Join the Small Catholic Community for your neighbourhood here: https://tinyurl.com/SJCBTSCC

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.

2026 Children's Mass

2nd Saturdays Of the Month
(During School Term)
5:30pm Mass

Divine Mercy Devotion

Every Fri (except First Fri)
8.00pm
Chapel of St Joseph

Rosary Devotion

Meditation

Every Tuesday
8.00pm
Adoration Room

Teochew Prayer Group

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AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

Tea-ology: Theology over Tea @ Catholic JC!
Fri 20 Nov
3pm - 5.15pm
Catholic Junior College

Are you aged 16 to 19, looking to bond with like-minded youth, and discuss meaningful questions about the Catholic faith over some BUBBLE TEA and SNACKS? Tea-ology: Theology over Tea is the event for you!
Present with us will be Friar John Paul Tan OFM and Sr Monika (Verbum Dei) as well as other clergy and/or religious. Don't wait, sign up via this link by Fri 13 November 2026! https://go.gov.sg/cjctot2026

OYP Outreach for Secondary 4 & 5 Students
Sat 21 Nov
10am - 1pm
Catholic Centre
55 Waterloo Street
Cost: Free!

Graduating from secondary school this year? Or know someone who is? OYP welcomes all who are graduating to join us for a time of prayer with the Lord and getting to know fellow Sec 4 & 5 students! See you there!

Registration: tinyurl.com/SecOutreach26Nov
For enquiries, please email to Melvin (melvin.oyp@catholic.org.sg).

Kidz Bible Camp
24 - 26 Nov
Church of Christ the King

Creed on the Street
Wed 25 Nov
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Church of the Holy Spirit

The world is seeing a massive growth in the development and adoption of powerful AI tools. New products seemingly launch every other month. Yet, while they may make life easier, there are growing concerns about their impact on our minds.

Join Caritas Young Adults for a night of discussion (with pizza and ice-cream) as we pause to consider how we are using AI tools, their benefits, and their effects on our lives from the lens of faith.

Sign up now at bit.ly/streetcreed

Conversations that Matter
When Your Teen Questions Their Identity & Sexuality
Sat 28 Nov
1.30pm-4pm
Church of the Holy Cross, Auditorium (Level 4)
Fee: $20 per pax | $35 for 2 pax

What if your teen questions their sexuality or expresses views on identity that seem at odds with your Catholic faith? How can you guide them in the Church’s teachings without making them feel rejected?
Join Fr David Garcia, OP and Nicholas Gabriel Lim as they explore identity, attraction and morality, offering practical guidance on listening, responding and having meaningful conversations with your teen.

The Lord is Near: An Advent Retreat
Fri 4 - Sun 6 Dec
St Francis Xavier Retreat Centre

Breathe Retreat #4
17 - 20 Dec
Youth in the Spirit Seminar
for Youths & Young Adults (16 - 30)

Been feeling dry? Join us at the BREATHE youth retreat as we seek to encounter Jesus and find rest in Him. Dry seasons don't last, come and walk with Jesus. Early bird promo price till 11 Oct, registration closes on 30 Nov.

Catholic Lawyers Guild
Pro Bono Legal Clinic

The Catholic Lawyers Guild provides pro bono legal aid for those who are unable to afford legal service.

Call : +65 68017494
Email: probono@clgsingapore.com

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620 Upper Bukit Timah Road
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