Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Society of St Vincent de Paul, Conference of Our Lady Star of The Sea

Mission: 

Extending Christ’s love through our works in providing basic help to the poor and the needy.

Brief Description: 

The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is an international organization founded in Paris in 23 April 1833. SSVP works together with local Catholic church / community to help those who are in need. 

SSVP in Singapore was started in 1951, when the late Monsignor H Berthold (Vicar General) proposed the formation of the society. The late Mr. Joseph Ee Peng Liang, assumed the task of establishing the society and launched it on the feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December 1951. 

In 1985, SSVP Conference of Our Lady Star of The Sea started to serve the poor and the unfortunate in the parish. We help those in need regardless of their race or religion. 

Office Bearers for 2024 - 2025

President       : Mary Dass

Vice President  : Brenda Lim

Secretary       : Irene Joseph

Treasurer       : Doris Chan

Those who wish to be a member of the society of St Vincent de Paul Conference of Our lady Star of The Sea must attend at least 6 meetings as observer. During this period, observers learn about the works of the society, and they may leave the society at any time when they feel that the works of SSVP are not what they expected.

After observing 6 meetings, we would ask whether the observer is mentally and spiritually ready to continue working for the poor and the needy. However, additional time of observation may be granted upon request.

When the observer is ready, The Vincentian Pledge would be recited together by all members to confirm the new member.

Activities:

  1. Regular meetings to discuss the need of our FINs (Friends in need)
  2. Regular visitations to our FINs home
  3. Spiritual enrichment for members
  4. Visitation to homes, such as St Vincent’s Home, Villa Francis, Gift of love Home, and St Joseph Home.
  5. Activities for FINs and their children
  6. Helping FINs to contact other government / non-government welfare organization
  7. Supporting FIN’s children in their study by disbursing aid for school supplies, tuitions and tertiary courses fees.  

Meeting:

Bi-Weekly, every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month

 

RCIA

RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Brief Description:

The RCIA is the process through which interested adults are gradually introduced to the Catholic faith and way of life.  Through the Grace of God and the support of the whole Parish community, the RCIA coordination team organizes weekly sessions, spiritual preparation retreats and the Liturgical rites to facilitate the ongoing conversion of the Catechumens into our rich traditions and communion with our Church and Jesus Christ. We welcome both Inquirers to the faith as well as Parishioners to join us!

Activities:

Weekly sessions for Inquirers and Catechumens/Candidates
Sunday Breaking of Word for Catechumens/Candidates 

Meeting:

Weekly, every Tuesday @ 7.45pm except public holidays

Contact:

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Legion of Mary

Legion of Mary

Mission: 

The mission of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active cooperation under the guidance of Mother Mary.

Brief Description:

The Legion of Mary is a lay Catholic organisation founded in 1921 and has been endorsed by the pope then.  The Legion of Mary is an association of Catholics, who under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, form themselves into a Legion of Service for the Church.

We have a Senior (above 18 years) and a Junior Senior (below 18 years) Legion Group in our Church.  The Legion is spiritually enriching. It offers lay people the necessary structure and spiritual assistance to enable us to participate fruitfully in pastoral work.

Edel Quinn was a frail young Irish woman who was Legion envoy in East Africa. She died there in 1944, partly as a result of her tremendous labours in spreading the Gospel. Her indomitable spirit in the face of great difficulties has been a source of inspiration for Legionaries throughout the world. She offers to this generation a perfect example of the power of the Lay Apostolate.

Activities:

Work of the legionaries is to visit people in their homes to foster a spirit of community, to share their joys and to console and assist them in their sorrows. Visit hospitals and other institutions to bring friendship and spiritual support to the patients.  We also assist to in the church bookshop and also disseminate books at the book barrow and do contact work. We are also at the service of the priest to assist in any other pastoral work. 

Meeting:

Weekly, every Tuesday at 8PM @ St Vincent De Paul Room in the basement.

 

Hospitality Ministry

Hospitality Ministers

Mission: 

To provide shelter and warmth for the parishioners and to help to form the worshipping community.

Brief Description:

Active and faithful church members who serve their parishioners in the liturgical ministries to draw parishioners together, open them to participation and set the tone for the liturgy.

Requirements to become a hospitality minister: We need to respect for others, discretion and comfortable of meeting and greeting others. We need to be friendly, caring and giving.

Our duty begins before the liturgy begins. HM needs to be in place at least twenty minutes prior to the start of worship as we need to make a quick check of the church cleanness. But, our primary duties are to greet people and assist them in finding a place to sit.

If you would like to meet, interact and making friends with other parishioners, you are welcome to approach any of our friendly HM for more information.

Activities:

Hospitality Ministers greet, welcome and assist parishioners as they gather for worship. Our attitude, conduct and appearance will directly and indirectly affect the experience of the faithful at the mass either positively or negatively. 

Meeting:

Weekly, 20 minutes before the start of each Mass.

 

Our Priests

Parish Priest

Rev. Msgr. James Yeo

Assistant Parish Priest

Rev. Fr. Richards Ambrose

 Assistant Parish Priest

Rev. Fr. John Chen 
 

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