Church of St Thomas More marks triduum and milestone with joy
Fr Alvin Ng SJ incensing the Blessed Sacrament.
By Angelica Bridget BatemanParishioners of the Church of St Thomas More came together in a spirit of joy and thanksgiving for a meaningful Triduum celebration in honour of their patron saint. The celebration coincided with the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, and was made even more special by a historic milestone: the formal Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC), officially recognising the building as a church. The Triduum began on Friday evening with a Mass celebrated by parish priest, Msgr Patrick Boudville, who called the faithful to reflect on the unwavering faith and moral courage of St Thomas More, a man of integrity who remained steadfast in his beliefs even to the point of martyrdom. Over the weekend, the Masses were celebrated by Jesuit priests, honouring the Jesuit community's foundational role in the parish's early days. On Saturday evening, Fr Alberto Irenaeus, SJ, celebrated the 6.00pm Mass, preaching on the peace that flows from the Eucharist. He encouraged the congregation to draw from Christ's real presence as a source of healing and reconciliation in a divided world. A warm fellowship dinner followed, fostering community bonds and joyful connection among parishioners. On Sunday morning, Fr Richard Anthonysamy, SJ, presided over the 8.30am Mass, reminding the faithful that strength in trials often comes from the Eucharist. He highlighted how saints like St Thomas More drew grace and courage from the sacrament. A breakfast fellowship followed, continuing the spirit of unity. The celebration culminated with a vibrant 11.30am Mass presided by Fr Alvin Ng, SJ, who delivered a powerful homily on how God can use our brokenness for His greater glory — just as Jesus was broken for the world. He invited the congregation to reflect on St Thomas More's life as a willing sacrifice, lived in full trust of God's purpose. The Mass concluded with a solemn benediction and a procession to bless the newly completed church car park — a visible sign of the parish's ongoing growth and development. More than a feast day, this Triduum became a living testimony to the presence and power of Christ in the Eucharist — especially poignant during the celebration of Corpus Christi. As the Church honoured the Body and Blood of Christ, parishioners were reminded that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Catholic faith — the strength by which the Church lives, grows, and serves.
For the community of St Thomas More, this milestone serves as a renewal of their call to be a Eucharistic people: united in love, nourished by grace, and sent forth in mission. Inspired by their patron saint, who in his final words declared, 'I die the King's good servant, but God's first,' may the faithful continue to live with courage, joy, and unwavering integrity in service to Christ.
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