Editor says

To those in our society who have lost all hope and joy in life, to the elderly who
struggle alone and feel their strength waning, to young people who seem to
have no future, to all I once more address the words of the Risen One: See, I
am making all things new To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the
spring of the water of life (Rev 21:5-6). May this comforting message of Jesus
help each of us to set out anew with greater courage to blaze trails of
reconciliation with God and with all our brothers and sisters. (Pope Francis
Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter Sunday 2016)

Easter is a time to renew our courage to believe that evil will not prevail but
love. I need to root myself even more in the Good News of Easter as I looked
at all the happenings around me. The senseless killings of the 4 sisters of
Charity in Yemen, the terrible Brussels attack, the heartless Easter attack at a
park in Lahore, the migrant crisis in Europe, the epidemic of violence against
women and children my heart breaks for the broken world. At the same
time, I am struck with the fearful reality that anything can happen at anywhere
and at anytime, even my safe world does not seem to be so safe anymore.
Do not be afraid- these words are constantly repeated by the Risen Jesus in
the Resurrection stories. What does this mean for us, for me? The resurrection
of Jesus does not make our world to be less painful, less messy. If we think
that the Risen Jesus will magically fix all problems, then we do not fully grasp
the meaning of His resurrection. Jesus resurrection shows us that the story of
Good Friday did not end with death. Rather, life is stronger than death, love is
deeper than hatred. Because of His resurrection, we know with sure hope that
the sufferings we see around us as well as our own personal challenges will
never have the last word. This is because God is there for us, and so He is our
courage. The story is not yet over

Baptism of Grace

Sr. Leticia gave one-to-one RCIA classes

to Grace. She came to the classes
faithfully for a year. She went for her
final interview with Fr. JJ from Our Lady
of Lourdes Parish.
He confirmed that she was ready to
receive baptism. It was a happy moment
for the community, especially Leticia, to
see her receiving the Sacraments of
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Initiation on 6th February 2016.

Srs. Maria Jose and

Sandra gave a two
days retreat to the
Elects and facilitators
of BSC RCIA group.
The participants had a
very good fruitful
retreat.

Nativity Parish
Faith Formation

When Mercy Found Me

Sr. Leticia gave a series of talks
on the topic of Mercy in February
to a faith formation group from
the Nativity parish.

Christ the King Parish

Praying with Mercy in the New Testament
To celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Srs. Leticia and Sandra representing, the Archdiocesan
Biblical Apostolate, launched the first series of prayer sessions based on the Word of God in the
parish of Christ the King.

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Parish

Neighbourhood Christian Community Lenten Retreat

19th March 2016

How can NCC benefit from Gods mercy and compassion?

Verbum Dei Disciples

Silent Retreat and Commitment Day

Remain united to the Risen Christ 26th March 2016

Disciples Lunch & Sharing

Yearly Disciples Commitment

Disciples who took the commitment 2016:

Lawrence, Henry, Jeff, Paul, Gary, Aloysius, John, Irene, Diana, David, Clayton, Mark,
Melissa, Julia, Adeline, Karen, Jocelyn, Iris, Michelle, Yvonne, Nicole, Jacqueline, Maureen,
Desiree, Sandy, Diana, Joan, Leonard, Priscilla, Albert, Florence
Disciples who were absent but will be committing:
Jackie, Kenneth, Debbie, Margaret, Andrew and Verena

Other happenings

Visit of Bishop Cornelius Sim from Brunei

Visit of Fr. Tom Curran, ocd

Our first Apostolic meeting

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