Filipino Community

The Simbang Gabi was first introduced at the Church of the Risen Christ by Fr. Angel Luciano, CICM to Fr. John Sim. The first Simbang Gabi was then held last December 2009 and was officiated by Fr. Kamil Kamus, CICM. Upon realizing the big number of Filipino parishioners residing in the area, the parish opened its doors to the first Tagalog Mass on 24 January 2010 officiated by Fr. Angel Luciano, CICM thus giving birth to the Filipino Community.

On November 2010, Fr. Kamil Kamus became an official resident priest at the church and since officiated the Tagalog Mass until the year 2017. Fr. Charlie Oasan, CICM became the chaplain for filipino migrants on November 2017 (and with Fr. Kamil Kamus transferred and became parish priest at the Church of St. Bernadette) since officiates the Tagalog Mass and Simbang Gabi until now.

The Filipino community is composed of Filipinos based in Singapore. Although the church is situated in Toa Payoh, its members come from various parts of Singapore. Its members come from all walks of life from professionals to domestic helpers collaborating harmoniously into one vibrant community.

The community aims to provide a sense of ‘home’ and belongingness to the filipino migrant workers, allowing them to cope from homesickness and from being a stranger in a different land. It also aims to gather all Filipinos and provide a venue to grow spiritually and to share their God- given talent.

The CRC-FilCom main activities are:

1. Monthly Tagalog Mass
2. Annual Simbang Gabi

The community also participate in the activities of the parish in reaching its goals and the values it wishes to attain. We take part, help out and support the parish activities such as running the canteen every second Sunday of alternate months, Lay Apostolate Sunday, Holy Week Activities including the Feast Day Celebration.