Novena Church

Novena Church
Novena, Singapore

The first week I arrived Singapore as if nothing happens on my first Saturday, but the next Saturday after and up to present I keep attending the famous Saturday Novena at Novena Church. At first, I'm expecting the usual novena that we practice in Philippines but surprisingly it wasn't. They have the Priest leading the celebration and they have the booklet for the Novena which I purchase as well for S$1.50 without cover. I purchased such in order for me to participate as well specially the songs and the answer of the Prayer/s.

Novena Church was built by 1950 and the popular Saturday Novenas began in January 1949 and were heavily publicised in 1951. To cope with the expanding congregation over the years, many additions were added to the original church building. In recent years, the old Administrative Building was torn down in 1997 and the modern St. Clement Pastoral Centre was built.  Pews were later added to the verandas in 1998 to increase the seating capacity. 

 

West District

Blessed Sacrament Church (1963)

Church of St Francis of Assisi (1976)

Church of St Ignatius (1961)

Church of St Mary of the Angels (1970)

Church of the Holy Cross (1980)

North District

Church of Christ the King (1982)

Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea (1949)

Church of St Anthony (1927)

Church of the Holy Spirit (1960)

Church of the Risen Christ (1971)

St Joseph Church (BT) - 1846

East District

Church of Divine Mercy (2010)

Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour (1961)

Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace (1954)

Church of St Stephen (1966)

Church of the Holy Family (1936)

Church of the Holy Trinity (1988)

City District

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (1832)

Church of St. Alphonsus (Novena Church) (1935)

Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (1888)

Church of St Bernadette (1959)

Church of St Michael (1961)

Church of St Teresa (1929)

Church of Sts Peter and Paul (1870)

Church of the Sacred Heart (1910)

St Joseph's Church (1851)

 

After attending the Novena, we usually sat down and chat at KFC in Novena Square, but this time it's not KFC as we meet one of my college friend - Karen and take us to the food court. From their we've tried the native halo-halo (hehehe forgot how they call it here). Basta! I'm surprised with their bocarillo 'coz it's green.  Usually bocarillo is white or light brown but here it was totally green. If you are craving halohalo better try this.

Food Trip! Right at the lobby of Novena Square, there were so many different singaporean delicacies. Yummy as I look at them but I really haven't tried it. I saw here as well a hanging rice and they call it here as KETUPAT.

Today, Novena was quite busy in preparation for the celebration of Mama Mary's Birthday which will be this coming September 8.

Happy Birthday Mama Mary.