Singapore & Ipoh Mission: Responses to-date
Welcoming Agnes
Welcoming Toviya
Welcoming Toviya
Presider Fr. Bert Cepe, C.Ss.R.,, Redemptorist Provincial, (second from left), welcoming Agnes (third from left) from Singapore after the Mass on 13 October. Agnes is at the Cebu Monastery for a 4-week Observation visit following the recent Mission by Redemptoristine Sisters Alice (leftmost) and Karine (fourth from left) to Singapore and
Presider Fr. Bert Cepe, C.Ss.R.,, Redemptorist Provincial, (second from left), welcoming Agnes (third from left) from Singapore after the Mass on 13 October. Agnes is at the Cebu Monastery for a 4-week Observation visit following the recent Mission by Redemptoristine Sisters Alice (leftmost) and Karine (fourth from left) to Singapore and Ipoh (Malaysia) last month September. Agnes' visit represents the "first fruit" of the mission. Well done Agnes!
Here's a video on Agnes' arrival at Cebu Airport and subsequently at the Monastery. Agnes plans to join as Aspirant by end of 2024. More ladies will also be visiting the Monastery in the coming months.
Welcoming Toviya
Welcoming Toviya
Welcoming Toviya
Toviya arrived on 20 Nov at the Cebu Monastery for a 12-day Observation visit. The above photo shows her with Fr. Bert Cepe, C.Ss.R., Provincial Superior of the Redemptorists in Cebu Province at Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King on 24 Nov. Toviya's visit (see video) is the 2nd such visit, following a similar visit made by Agnes in
Toviya arrived on 20 Nov at the Cebu Monastery for a 12-day Observation visit. The above photo shows her with Fr. Bert Cepe, C.Ss.R., Provincial Superior of the Redemptorists in Cebu Province at Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King on 24 Nov. Toviya's visit (see video) is the 2nd such visit, following a similar visit made by Agnes in Oct/Nov. Well done Agnes and Toviya! More ladies, inspired by the recent Mission by Redemptoristine Sisters Alice and Karine to Singapore and Ipoh (Malaysia) in September, are planning to visit the Monastery in the months ahead.
Welcoming Agatha
Welcoming Toviya
Welcoming Agatha
Agatha arrived on 13 Dec at the Cebu Monastery for a 4-day Observation visit. The visit will be participated by two other ladies, Amanda and Belinda, all from Malaysia. This is the 3rd batch of visitors to the Monastery following similar visits made by Agnes and Toviya in Oct/Nov. Well done Agatha and all!
Welcoming Amanda
Welcoming Agatha
Amanda arrived with Agatha for a 4-day observation visit to the Cebu Monastery from 13-16 Dec. Both Malaysians, they were joined by another Malaysian, Belinda, who arrived earlier the same day. Well done Amanda and all!
Welcoming Belinda
Belinda arrived in Cebu on 13 Dec for a 4-day observation visit to the Redemptoristine Monastery. A Malaysian, but residing in Singapore, Belinda was joined by two other Malaysians, Agatha and Amanda, who came in also on the same day. Well done Belinda and all!
Welcoming our Malaysian Visitors
Fr. Herbert Simacio, C.Ss.R., (leftmost), who celebrated Mass at the Monastery today (14 Dec), posing with the Redemptoristine Sisters and our three Malaysian visitors.
Happenings during the Mission, 12-22 Sep 2024
Rosary by loving hands
With the Holy Father's Orchid
Our Sisters made several Rosaries to give away at our Mission. Some of the types are illustrated below (click here).
With the Holy Father's Orchid
With the Holy Father's Orchid
We had the great honour of coming across the Dendrobium Orchid named after His Holiness, Pope Francis, commemorating his visit to Singapore on 12 September.
Thank You from Nancy
At SS. Peter & Paul church
Nancy (second from left) invited the Sisters to her house and lunch on 13 September to thank them for their prayers and Mass Offerings for abatement of her Cancer. She was one of the donors who helped in funding the restoration of the Monastery's roof destroyed by Typhoon Odette in Dec 2021.
At SS. Peter & Paul church
At SS. Peter & Paul church
On 13 September, we attended Mass at SS. Peter & Paul church and paid respects to Fr. Bill Heng, C.Ss.R., and Br. Bernard Heaney, C.Ss.R., at their niches at the church's columbarium.
Supporters & Standees
Supporters & Standees
We made 3 standees (2 of which are shown above), to explain the Redemptoristine Order, and these attracted much discussions at the booth at Novena Church foyer after each Mass and Novena Devotion break. There were several ladies who registered for further follow-up contact.
At the Booth
Supporters & Standees
We had a booth with the 3 standees made in Cebu. Volunteers who manned the booth included donors of the Monastery's roof restoration, and friends.
Speaking to the Congregation
Speaking to the Congregation
Speaking to the Congregation
Sr. Alice gave a short introduction of the Order and the Mission at each Novena Devotion and Mass on 14, 15 and 21 September at Novena Church.
With the Choir
Speaking to the Congregation
Speaking to the Congregation
Sr. Alice was invited to join the Sunday 5pm St. Gerard's Choir on 15 September prior to her introduction to the congregation. Click here to view video.
Our talks in Ipoh (Malaysia)
Speaking to the Congregation
Our talks in Ipoh (Malaysia)
We held 2 talks in the evenings of 17 and 18 September at Ven Francis Xavier's Room, Church of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Both talks were attended by about 25 people, and several ladies, discerning the call of God, expressed very keen interest in visitng our Monastery in Cebu.
Waffle breakfast
At St. Mary's Chapel, Tersusun, Perak
Our talks in Ipoh (Malaysia)
Rev. Fr. Joseph, C.Ss.R., (right-most) prepared his special waffle for us for breakfast after morning Mass on 18 September. The waffles were delicious!
At St. Mary's Chapel, Tersusun, Perak
At St. Mary's Chapel, Tersusun, Perak
At St. Mary's Chapel, Tersusun, Perak
Visited St. Mary's Chapel at Tersusun, Perak (near Ipoh) on 18 September. It has a grotto on the hill with a statue of Mary within.
Reflections
At St. Mary's Chapel, Tersusun, Perak
At St. Mary's Chapel, Tersusun, Perak
O Mother Mary, help us in our Mission in Singapore and Ipoh. May all that we do give glory to your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Our Mission (Contd.,) & Results to-date
Poem
A meal amongst Brothers
A meal amongst Brothers
The Moon and Cross at the Church of Our Mother of Perpetual Help seen on the early morning of the Sisters' departure from Ipoh on 19 September inspired this poem:
"We left early on the morning when the Moon shone bright and the Cross was light. We thought of all the people we've so far met and seen - they are happy in knowing the Redemptoristines."
A meal amongst Brothers
A meal amongst Brothers
A meal amongst Brothers
Rev. Fr. Ino, C.Ss.R., (hand raised) hosted a dinner for us on 19 September at the Redemptorist Residence.
Our talk in Singapore
We held our talk on the Redemptoristine Order on 20 September at the Casimir Room, Novena Church. The participants were each given a small version of the Diamond Design Painting of Our Mother of Perpetual Help to contemplate on the mysteries of Christ (Life, Passion, Death, Resurrection) as they assemble the picture at home. The large ver
We held our talk on the Redemptoristine Order on 20 September at the Casimir Room, Novena Church. The participants were each given a small version of the Diamond Design Painting of Our Mother of Perpetual Help to contemplate on the mysteries of Christ (Life, Passion, Death, Resurrection) as they assemble the picture at home. The large version shown in picture above, was assembled lovingly by the Nuns in Cebu, and presented to their Associate in Singapore
The Novena Church
In Singapore, we stayed at the Redemptorist Residence behind the Novena Church (Church of St. Alphonsus).
Rosaries highlighted
Type 01(whole)
Type 01(close-up)
Type 01(close-up)
Two blue/pearl beads demarcate every decade of the Rosary.
Type 01(close-up)
Type 01(close-up)
Type 01(close-up)
Close-up.
Type 02 (whole)
Type 01(close-up)
Type 02 (medal - close-up)
A small circular glass medal depicting Archangel Michael separates each decaade.
Type 02 (medal - close-up)
Type 02 (medal - close-up)
Close-up of the painting of Archangel Michael on the glass medal.
Type 03 (whole)
A small metal medal separates each decade.
Type 03 (close-up)
Shows small metal medals separating the decades.
Type 03 (medal - front)
Type 03 (medal - front)
Type 03 (medal - front)
Close-up of the metal medal depicting St. Benedict in centre. Words at periphery “Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur,” mean “May we, at our death, be fortified by His presence.”
Type 03 (medal - back)
Type 03 (medal - front)
Type 03 (medal - front)
Close-up of the St. Benedict medal. The letters VRSNSMV,” are an abbreviation for “Vade Retro Satana, Nonquam Suade Mihi Vana” or “Begone Satan, do not suggest to me thy vanities".