Advent 2007 Charity Projects at Parishes
During this period of Advent, as we reflect on the “coming of our Lord”, we are reminded of His commandment to “love one another as I have loved you”. We are called to love and serve the less fortunate in our midst.

In line with this call, many parishes are conducting Advent projects where parishioners are asked to give their time and money to charity and those in need in the community.

Holy Cross – G.O.D. project Church of the Holy Cross continues its tradition of asking parishioners to Give One Dollar every week during Advent to charity. >> More
Holy Family – Hope for Families The family is a cornerstone for individual and societal progress, this being the focus of the Marine Parade Family Service Centre (MPFSC). The Church of the Holy Family will be working with MPFSC to raise funds for the Centre as well as promote the programmes of MPFSC to its parishioners during Advent. >> More
St. Vincent de Paul – Family for Life Family life is always a mystery. Hence, Family Life Society (FLS) seeks to develop a deeper understanding and reverence for marriage, family and human life. The Church of St Vincent de Paul will partner Family Life Society to raise funds and promote FLS' programmes to its parishioners during Advent. >> More
Church of our Lady Queen of Peace Together with the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations (FIAMC), the parish of Our Lady Queen of Peace is organising an Advent Project, which will include a mission trip to Cambodia and raising funds to build an extension to a school run by the Don Bosco sisters. >> More
Church of Nativity of the BVM – Give Light to Those in Darkness The Church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Give Light to Those in Darkness. The parish will be raising funds and promoting the family programmes of Morning Star Community Services during this season of Advent because family ties are meant to be strengthened. >> More
The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd - CARE The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd will be raising money and promoting the programmes of Catholic AIDS Response Efforts to its parishioners during Advent. >> More
Immaculate Heart of Mary – Archdiocesan Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (ACMI) Migrant workers, being here on their own, often miss their families back home. The Immaculate Heart of Mary will be collaborating with ACMI in an effort to raise funds and promote programmes for migrant workers to its parishioners during Advent. >> More
Church of St Francis of Assisi – Roman Catholic Prison Ministry (RCPM) The Church of St Francis of Assisi's theme for Advent this year is “New Life”. In line with that, the parish will be raising funds from its parish community to support the programmes and outreach efforts of the Roman Catholic Prison Ministry. >> More
St Anne's Church – Season For Families The parish will be raising money and promoting the programmes of Morning Star Community Services to its parishioners during this season of Advent. >> More
Church of Sts Peter and Paul – Reaching out to CARE The Church of Sts Peter and Paul will be raising funds for the Catholic AIDS Response Efforts (CARE) and promoting the good works of the organization during this season of Advent. >> More
Church of St Teresa - Born Within a Family The Church of St Teresa will be conducting 3 talks in conjunction with the Advent theme – Born within a Family. >> More
Society of St Vincent de Paul & Family Life Ministry - Fulfill-a-Wish Christmas Project This Christmas, we would like to continue to share the love and joy of Christ with our less fortunate brothers and sisters. >> More
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour This Advent, OLPS in the spirit of Christmas and of welcoming Jesus into our hearts and homes, is organizing a "Crib Making" competition to encourage families to work together and remember the true meaning of Christmas.