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May: Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary

I am pleased to announce that our monthly meetings as of 1st May (Sunday) shall be held at the Carmelite Monastery once again. Thank you, dear Sisters, for making it possible for us to be back.

April: Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament

We are halfway through Lent; mid-way through our special time of prayer, fasting and alms-giving; an appropriate time indeed to pray for those in need of our prayers.

March: Dedicated to St Joseph

Husband of Mary, Patron of Carmel, Feast Day: 19 March.

February: Dedicated to the Holy Family

Welcome back! I do hope all of you had a good break and a real rest – having celebrated a Spirit-filled Christmas with family and loved ones – and look forward to a blessed, happy and healthy 2022.

December: Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception

Advent is upon us now. May we prepare well for Our Lord’s coming – ever focused on Him amidst our busy-ness. May Jesus Christ, the birthday baby, be the centre of our Christmas preparations.

November: Dedicated to the Holy Souls

November – dedicated to the holy souls. We pray for our deceased family members, friends, loved ones and especially for those who don’t have anyone to pray for them. May God bring the dead into His light and comfort them with His presence.

October: Dedicated to the Holy Rosary

October – dedicated to the Holy Rosary. It is also the special month where we celebrate the feasts of the two great Carmelite saints: St Therese of the Child Jesus on 1st October, and, that of our mother and foundress St Teresa of Jesus on 15th October. Eternal gratitude to God for His love in gifting these great Carmelite role models to us.