Christmas Gathering at Sis. Linda's on 27th Dec 2014

Mass and Potluck on Tuesday 9th Dec 2014

Calling all volunteers to join us!

CARLO CATHOLIC SOCIETY BURSARY SCHEME 2014

CARLO CATHOLIC SOCIETY BURSARY SCHEME 2014

Application is now open for needy Catholic studying full-time at a government recognized institution.

In addition, the applicant must possess good conduct, satisfactory academic results and must not be a recipient of

any other scholarship or bursaries.

Application forms are available at

Carlo Catholic Society

225-B Queen Street.

Email:bursary@carlo.org.sg.

facebook at http//on.fb.me/YoIA27

All submission must be by hand or by post to Carlo Catholic.

Online application will not be processed. Closing date: 30 June 2014

Tuesday Mass and Potluck

Fr. Loiseau's 64th Ordination Anniversary at Oasis Restaurant

Fr. Loiseau, Fr. Nicolas, Fr. Paul Staes, Fr. Jeannequin, Fr. Robertus, Fr. Charlie, Fr. Kamil, Fr. Angel

Visit by Father Eugene Vaz

In our weekly meeting this evening, we had a visit from Father Eugene Vaz, and Sis. Magdalene from National Council. Father Vaz is the spiritual director of our society. Fr Vaz feels that, although FINs come to us seeking for financial aid, we should look beyond the financial aid and food, and understand if there are other areas of their life that need help. We can help them explore other agencies to help them, eg. SSOs, education, medical, family services etc. We should also seek to work with other organizations within the church to assist them, for eg. sick ministry. Father Vaz also explained that there are parishioners that might be ready to help, eg. tuition teachers who standby for teaching assistance.  

Outing with FINs to S.E.A Aquarium

A video clip on what we do

Thank you Sr. Angelika for compiling this video which showcase a bit of what we do.

Christmas and Lunar New Year celebrations

It was celebration month for the FINs as Christmas 2013 and the Lunar New Year 2014 were just about a month apart.

For Christmas, the Conference held a sumptous buffet meal and gave out red packets to the FINs.  Education awards were also given out to students who improved and/or done well.  Many FINs also went home with additions cash which they won in the 'tikam-tikam' lucky draw.

The Lunar New Year was a quieter affair.  However a simple meal was dished out together with the given out of the traditional new year red packets.

The Conference would also like to record a word of thank to a kind benefactor for donating the mandarin oranges.

Vincentians too celebrated the Lunar New Year by gathering at out Vice-President's house.  The big spread of nonya pot-luck certainly lifted the celebratory spirit.

A visit was also made to an aged Vincentian who has served the conference for more than 20 years.  May God continue to bless him with good health and a long long life.

Fund raising for Typhoon Haiyan on 17th Nov 2014

On 8th Nov 2014, the "super mega" Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines.  It caused major destruction and ruined many lives including more than 3000 dead.

Joining hands with many other organisations (in Singapore and internationally), the SSVP, Conference of the Risen Christ did a busking event in the Church hall to raise funds in aid of the victims.

The event was well supported by the parishioners and they donated generously to hymns, oldies, mandarin songs and songs in dialects.  Some parishioners also joined in and sang.

The total amount raised was $2560.05.

The amount will be forwarded to the National Council of Singapore who will donate the amount to the National Council of the Philippines.

The Conference of the Risen Christ would like to thank the Fr. Sim for supporting the event.  Gratitude also goes out to the parishioners of the Church of the Risen Christ and those who has helped in the event.

May God gives the people of the Philippines courage and walk with those who is relying on Him.

Agape Villlage

 

 
Agape Village when completed will have 4,200 sq meters in a 4-storey space next to the First Toa Payoh Primary School and the new Good Shepherd Place currently being built by the Good Shepherd Sisters. It will stand at the fringe of HDB’s light industrial estate and a distance away from the residential blocks.

In Singapore, you will not see beggars on the streets or hungry children scavenging for food, but the poverty gap is growing wider and there is a desperate need to connect those on the breadline to the services which can make a difference to their lives.

Tens of thousands of families are ensnared in an unforgiving poverty trap with little or no means to break free and make a better life for themselves. According to the Ministry of Manpower’s 2011 statistics, 307, 000 Singaporeans and PRs earn less than $1,500 a month. And of these, 110,000 earn less than $1,000 a month.

Agape Village will be a one-stop hub where people in need can connect to the 23 charities and services co-ordinated by Caritas Singapore, the social arm of the Catholic Church in Singapore.

Agape Village will bring together the common services of our Catholic charities under one roof – integrated case management, counselling, legal aid, medical aid, care-giver support, skills training and job matching for displaced workers and professionals, mentoring and life skills, coaching for the poor and marginalised in our society.


https://www.facebook.com/AgapeVillageCaritasSg

www.caritas-singapore.org

(Source: Caritas Singapore Community Council, CSCC)

Singaporeans Against Poverty

A social project is underway to raise awareness about the poor in Singapore -- called Singaporeans Against Poverty, its purpose is to highlight that amid the relative affluence in the society, there are those who struggle.

Organised by Caritas Singapore, a Catholic social action body, the project is expected to span three to five years.

In a statement on Saturday, Caritas' Advocacy Committee Chairman Laurence Lien said, "We want to set everyone thinking about the poor in Singapore. Who are they? Why are they in such a plight? How do they survive?"

https://www.facebook.com/SingaporeansAgainstPoverty

www.SGagainstpoverty.org

(Source: Channel News Asia)

Feast Day Mass at Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Homily by Rev. Msg. Ambrose Vaz

Father Loiseau helping with the Mass

We welcome our new members Sis. Angelika and Bro. Edwin Lee. Sis. Amelia Mak was not present.

Mass and Potluck

This Tuesday, instead of our weekly meeting, about twenty Vincentians gathered to celebrate Mass at St. Michael's room. We had the privilege of having Father Loiseau, who had just been discharged from the hospital a day ago, celebrate the Mass. After the Mass, we had a potluck party where everyone had a good time chatting while enjoying the food.

Mass at St. Michael's Room

Father Loiseau giving the Homily

Sis. Pauline and Bro. Mark singing hymns

Grace before the Potluck

Lay Apostolate Sunday Lunch

On 25th August 2013, Church of Risen Christ celeberated Lay Apostolate Sunday with a lunch at Tim Palace @ Safra Toa Payoh. About 70 of our FINs were invited for this event, and they had a good course of Chinese food. There were also entertainment such as songs, lucky draw, jokes by the MC and table games. Some of our FINs were blessed with lucky draw prizes.

Peranakan Gathering

No, it is not only for Peranakans.  Rather, Vincentians gathered at the house of one of the Vincentian on 17th Aug 2013 for lunch and the theme was Peranakan food.

Rosary at FINs' house

On 13 Aug 2013, Vincentians had rosary at one of the FINs house.

Visit to St. Joseph's Home

Vincentians attending Mass

Mass by Father Julian

Residents attending Mass

Preparing the food

A simple lunch meal for the residents

Feeding some of the residents

Performance by Bro. Mark Leong

Delivering gifts to the home

Group picture with Sis. Geraldine Tan

Vincentian Get-Together

On 19th July 2013, Vincentians and family members came together for a dinner at the Quentin Eurasian Restaurant at the Eurasian Association, Singapore.  Vincentians had a relaxing time joking around.

The food was nice and the ambience was relaxing.

Looking forward to the next get-together.