Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is traditionally celebrated with a grand procession.
This year on June 23, the Church of Saint Vincent de Paul decided to conduct the procession for the first time around the church compound as there was a desire between the priests to bring this tradition back.
Said Father John Joseph Fenelon, Assistant Parish Priest, “Public reverence and homage to the Body and Blood of Christ is a form of evangelisation” and an evangelistic spirit is what we are actively trying to inculcate within our parish.
The procession helped parishioners, who thronged the compound, to meditate on the gift of the Eucharist and the real presence of the Christ in the Blessed sacrament.
They were also able to reflect on whether they truly believe Jesus to be present in the Consecrated Host.
Eucharistic Talk
Praise God for the large turnout we had for the Eucharistic talk on Wednesday, 5th of June!
Father JJ delved deeply into the celebration of the Eucharist, with attendees of the talk coming away with a deeper appreciation of the Mass.
From understanding the differences between Solemnities, Feasts and Memorials, to the different prayers spoken during the Mass, the Eucharistic talk helped enlighten many to understand basic yet profound questions like, “Why do Catholics go for mass?”
Disciples Assemble!
(A night for young people)
The Youth of SVDP gathered as ONE at our first “Disciples Assemble” event for a time of Praise and Worship, spiritual input by Father JJ and Eucharistic Adoration. It was a truly blessed night with our youth proclaiming their desire to claim the intimate love that Jesus lavishes on us, to see him knocking at the door of our hearts, eager to simply sit and dine with us.
Disciples Assemble will be held next on:
Date: 17th August
Time: 7pm- 10pm
Venue: Church or St. Vincent de Paul (Room 03-02)
ALL YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS ARE WELCOME!
Let us continue together, drawing strength from one another, to grow in holiness and to live a life a joy and peace promised to us by our heavenly Father!
Parish Day of Recollection
We gathered as a Parish family on the 1st of May to reflect upon these questions together with the team from the Institute of World Evangelisation. Here, speakers shared with us down-to-earth and practical ways we can live out our unique and personal call to holiness.
Parishioners who attended were privy to many testimonies and sharings that touched upon the Pope’s Apostolic Exhortation, “Gaudete Et Exsultate” (Call to Holiness).
Many were moved and edified to live out their unique call to holiness in their own little ways!
