Attending Collages: Collectivity through the Ages.

This event organised by Care Corner Family Service Centre (Toa Payoh) commemorates the 35th Anniversary of Care Corner. Held at HDB Hub Atrium, there were many stalls for food and games. We interacted with the FINs there as well.

Solemnity of The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary

About 100 people (members of SSVP & members from the various ministries of Risen Christ Church), attended the service which was held at The Mount Alvernia Hospital chapel at 7 pm.

The celebrants were Fr. John Sim and Fr. Kamil, with guest priests Fr Jeannequin & Fr Loiseau.

Cakes and drinks were served at the end of the service.

There was also a get together dinner after the service at Fragrant Garden restaurant.

Christmas caroling with Friends-in-Need 2016

On 2nd Dec 2016, some Vincentians visited 3 families to bring some Christmas cheers to them.  Though caroling was part of the agenda, the Vincentians also managed to catch up with the FINs about their lives.  A packet of fruits were given to each household.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!

SSVP Youth Birthday celebration

Chalet with FINs children at Changi CSC & Changi Beach Park

On 19th and 20th November, SSVP organised a chalet with the children of the FINs at Changi Civil Service Club and Changi Beach Park. 15 children attended the chalet and we had 18 youths who helped to organise all these activities.

Ice-breaker games

Water games at Changi Beach Park

Bowling

BBQ

Team Missions

and Ball Games

We are privileged to have the youths help make this a very enjoyable and memorable chalet for the FINs children.

Visit to nursing homes and hospitals

On 24/25 October, 5 members visited FINs at NTUC Health Nursing Home, Pearl's Hill Care Home and Thye Hua Kwan Hospital at Ang Mo Kio.

Talk on Walking In the Shoes Of FINs

A talk on "Walking in the shoes of FINs" where members had a better understanding of FINs' difficulties in seeking help from various agencies. There were role plays of real cases and sharing of experiences by Vincentian's. 

Rehearsal for SSVP children's chalet

We are privileged to have youth volunteers assisting us in organising the SSVP children's chalet in November 2016. To prepare for the chalet, we went through the responsibilities, schedule of games and activities. It was a lot of fun!

St Vincent De Paul Feast Day Dinner

SSVP Feast Day Dinner Celebration with FINs

Tuition for needy children

Every Sunday, from 11.30am to 1.30pm, some Vincentians volunteer their time to provide free tuition to needy children. The children are in the primary and secondary level.

We are always open to receive more volunteers to come forward to provide tuition to the needy.

If you are interested, email ssvp.risenchrist@gmail.com to find out more. 

Welcome to the family

We welcome our FINs who have recently been baptised this year and have joined our Catholic family.

Meeting with SSO

This was a meaningful session where there was an exchange of ideas between SSO and SSVP Church of Risen Christ, Holy Spirit and Christ the King. SSO shared with us about the various programmes under their care and how we can work closely to better provide assistance to the needy in the respective boundaries.

Mass for Friends-in-Need at St Ignatius Church

Two of our Friends-in-Need got baptised on 26th Mar 2016

Two of our FINs got baptised on 26th Mar 2016.

We would like to wish them peace and grace as they learn to journey through life knowing God is by their side.  May they be guided by the Holy Spirit forever.....

And congratulations to Vincentians who have played a part in helping them see the wonders of God in their lives.  You are doing it right!

CNY Gathering

On 14 Feb, we had a Chinese New Year lunch gathering at Sis. Linda Kiong's home. We had good food and a fun singing session.