Song for Vincent is the official newsletter of
St. Vincent de Paul Church, Singapore.
Song for Vincent is written by a talented team of individuals who take time out of their busy lives to read, reasearch and write these articles, all with the aim of bringing God’s Word closer to us.
ISSUE #53
Getting to know…
Fr Paul Lim
In this issue, we get to know our new Parish Priest, Fr Paul Lim better. Find out about his experience as a Redemptorist and how he received his calling as well as what he likes to do for fun. We also bid farewell to our Catechism season of 2023 and share about the recent Confirmation of our youth.
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Browse our past issues below.
ISSUE #52
In issue 52, we recap the Feast Day celebration festivities and the RCIA Rite of Acceptance.
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Here, we take you back in time with a feature on the Heritage Walk as well as a photo gallery.
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60 is a milestone indeed! In this issue, we take a trip down memory lane and more…
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This issue covers the re-opening of our canteen as well as the Grandparents’ Workshop.
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In this issue, we cover the First Holy Communion as well as Corpus Christi and our Day of Recollection.
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This issue talks about one of the most sacred, yet most difficult vocations – motherhood.
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We hear from two of our newly-baptised who share their faith testimonies as well as the hosting of the Jalan Kayu Harmony Circle at our Parish.
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Our Easter edition celebrates the joy of the season. Plus, features on Holy Week, the RCIA journey as well as this year’s L7-L9 Lenten Reflection.
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Our February issue dives into Lent providing useful resources. With the way the world is changing, our challenge today is to renew our understanding of Lent.
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Our first issue for the year of 2023 calls for a new look and feel. Packed full of content like Christmas recaps and also a tribute to Pope Benedict XVI.
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With carol-singing resumed, lights, decorations and a magical feeling in the air, we welcome a season full of new life and renewed hope.
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This issue talks about reaching out to the elderly who are homebound. We also share the Pope’s message for the 6th World Day of the Poor.
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We had truly spiritual and meaningful Feast Day celebrations. Enjoy our Feast Day issue packed full of content on our experiences of the Feast Day.
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The team has been excited to put together a special edition for the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul. We also cover the Youth Rally held on 20th August.
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Issue no. 38 has a special focus on family. We look at unique angles such as parenting large families as well as celebrating Grandparents.
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Our issue 37 offers a welcome tribute to Assistant Parish Priest, Fr. Andrew Wong.
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This issue features a special tribute to Fr. JJ on the occasion of his farewell.
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In this edition, we cover the welcoming of newly baptised Catholics into our parish.
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Take a close look at the three traditional practices for Lent – prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
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Discover about Friends-In-Need (FINS), Safe Management Volunteers (SMV) and Project Elisha.
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What is the Word of God Sunday 2022 Message,
first established by
Pope Francis in 2019?
ISSUE #31
The Church invites us to WAIT FOR JESUS, not just for his birth but for
his second coming.
ISSUE #30
Being a caregiver often takes a toll on an individual. They can suffer from depression and burnout.
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How do we connect our faith with everyday life? How does it help us to build a better world?
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Father JJ Fenelon shares his experience with the Roman Catholic Prison Ministry.
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Colossians 3:16
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
ISSUE #1
Inaugural Issue of Song for Vincent
My dear parishioners, it is my pleasure to introduce this inaugural issue of our parish newsletter, “Song for Vincent.” During this unprecedented period in our lives, when all of us have to cope with changes and deal with anxieties while physically apart from each other, we hope that this weekly electronic newsletter can help in a small way to re-connect you with the parish community and provide you with some spiritual sustenance.
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