DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JUNE
A FAMILY ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
We consecrate to You, O Jesus of Love, all the trials, joys and happiness of our family life, and we beseech You to grant peace and unity in our home, and to pour out Your blessings on all its members, absent and present, living and dead; and when one after the other we shall have gone into eternity, O Jesus, may we find again our family united in Your Sacred Heart. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you; be my help. Do not abandon or forsake me, O God, my Saviour!
1st Reading (Ex 19:2-6)
A reading from the book of Exodus.
From Rephidim the Israelites set out again; and when they reached the wilderness of Sinai, there in the wilderness they pitched their camp, there facing the mountain Israel pitched camp. Moses then went up to God and the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, ‘Say this to the House of Jacob, declare this to the sons of Israel, “You yourselves have seen what I did with the Egyptians, how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. From this you know that now, if you obey my voice and hold fast to my covenant, you of all the nations shall be my very own, for all the earth is mine. I will count you a kingdom of priests, a consecrated nation.”’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
We are his people: the sheep of his flock.
2nd Reading (Rom 5:6-11)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
We were still helpless when at his appointed moment Christ died for sinful men. It is not easy to die even for a good man – though of course for someone really worthy, a man might be prepared to die – but what proves that God loves us is that Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Having died to make us righteous, is it likely that he would now fail to save us from God’s anger? When we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, we were still enemies, now that we have been reconciled surely we may count on being saved by the life of his Son? Not merely because we have been reconciled but because we are filled with joyful trust in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have already gained our reconciliation.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! The kingdom of God is near; repent and believe the Good News! Alleluia!
Gospel (Mt 9:36–10:8)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them because they were harassed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples; The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to his harvest.’ He summoned his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits with power to cast them out and cure all kinds of diseases and sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas, and Matthew the tax collector, James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus; Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, the one who was to betray him. These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them as follows: ‘Do not turn your steps to pagan territory, and do not enter any Samaritan town; go rather to the lost sheep of the House of Israel. And as you go, proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils. You received without charge, give without charge.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
There is one thing I ask of the Lord, only this do I seek: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
Next Week’s Readings
Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19
Feasts of the Week
Wed, 21 June - St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Thu, 22 June - Sts. John Fisher & Thomas More
Sat, 24 Jun - The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
PARISH NEWS
WEEKLY PARISH DATES
| SUNDAY 9:15am to 10:25am – Sunday School for children attending non-Catholic Schools. 10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 1st and 3rd Sundays. After 5:00pm Mass in Theatrette – Youth Group for youth 12 to 17 years on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 6:00pm in Theatrette – Young Adults (SPYA) meet 1st and 3rd Sundays. 6:15pm in Church Hall - School of Discipleship. |
| MONDAY 7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom. Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible. Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372 No sessions on 19th June. |
| TUESDAY 7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm |
| WEDNESDAY 7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena. |
| 1ST FRIDAY 7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration |
| SATURDAY 2:30pm to 4:00pm - St. Peter’s Charismatic Prayer Community Praise & Worship in Church. 1.30pm to 4:00pm - Healing Mass on 1st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 1st July 2023. |
| BAPTISM 12 noon – Baptisms held 1st & 3rd Sundays. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Next Baptism Preparation Meeting Mon 3rd July 2023 at 7:00pm in Church. |
WELCOME FR. SIMEON ANTHONY AS ASSISTANT PRIEST
We warmly welcome you Fr Simeon Anthony, into our St Peter’s Community. Fr Simeon joined the parish on Wednesday 7th June. We look forward to our faith journey with you and wish you abundant blessings from God as you undertake this new mission.
FR. VINCENT ON ANNUAL LEAVE
Parishioners, please note that Fr. Vincent will be away on annual leave from Sunday evening 25th June until 2nd August 2023. We wish Fr. Vincent a well-deserved, safe and enjoyable holiday with his family, congregation and friends.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Mia Pisanelli, Isaac Zeresenay, Mhark Ferrer and Amaria Madhavaraj, who are to be baptised this Sunday. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the love of Parents, Godparents, family and friends, we pray that these children will lead lives full of happiness, faith and love.
ZOOM BIBLE STUDY
Please note that there will be NO Zoom Bible Study on Monday 19th June. Sessions will resume on 26th June.
THANKSGIVING ENVELOPES, DIRECT DEBIT AND CREDIT CARD LETTERS
Thanksgiving envelopes and letters for the new financial year will be available for collection from the Church Hall from this weekend 17/18 June 2023. Please start to use the new envelopes from the weekend of 1/2 July 2023. Parishioners who are not registered and would like to contribute to the Thanksgiving program, please complete the parish registration card available and give to Fr Vincent or Fr.Simeon, or contact the parish office on 97494300 or email hopperscrossing@cam.org.au Thank you for your continued support to the parish. May God bless you and your families.
PARISH FEAST – ST. PETER APOSTLE, SUNDAY 25TH JUNE, 10:30AM MASS FOLLOWED BY FELLOWSHIP
Please join us for this special Mass as we celebrate and give thanks to our Patron Saint Peter for all the blessings and graces bestowed upon our wonderful Parish. Please bring a plate of savoury or sweet finger food to be shared in the hall after Mass. A gentle reminder to all Parish Groups to please appoint someone to carry your Banner for the procession. Could you assemble in the hall by 10:20am sharp and be ready to process into Church for the start of Mass. Looking forward to your participation.
PRAYERS FOR BERNICE
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved Bernice Steinhauer is recovering from a stroke in Werribee Mercy Hospital. She will require a lengthy rehabilitation and is only receiving family visitors at the moment. Please keep Bernice and her family in your prayers.
PIETY STALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Piety Stall is looking for volunteers to help out after weekend masses especially after the 10.30am and 5pm. masses. If you are available to help, please contact Ann Koek on 0401 737 456 or the parish office.
ROSTERS FOR PIETY STORE available for collection from the Hall.
REPAIR OF CHURCH PEWS – DONATIONS
Thank you for your patience while the church pews are being repaired and varnished. We hope you all agree that they look great! Some of you have expressed a wish to support this work by making a donation. To donate, please give to Fr Vincent, Fr.Simeon, the Sacristan or drop off at the Parish Office via the small blank envelopes on the table outside the sacristy (include your name and amount) OR direct deposit to: Account Name: St Peter Apostle Parish Church Account, BSB: 083-347, Account no. 637286747, Reference: Your surname and the word Pews.
SUGGESTIONS/FEEDBACK PPC
The Parish Pastoral Council welcome your suggestions or feedback if you have any parish concerns. Please contact them via email to: hopperscrossing@cam.org.au (subject line PPC) or via mail delivered to the Parish Office for the attention of Catherine Graham (PPC Chairperson).
VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL
There will be a special collection at all masses this weekend for the winter appeal for St Vincent De Paul Society. Envelopes will be available for those who need them. There will be a brief presentation by the SVDP Conference after communion at all masses this weekend.
GOLDEN JUBILEE – ST PETER'S SCHOOL MUSEUM
This year St. Peter Apostle Primary School celebrates its 50 year Golden Jubilee. As part of the celebrations, the school will be showcasing mementos from the last fifty years. This will occur in the parish hall this weekend. As a thank you for the support of the parish in forming our school, we would like to invite parishioners to attend the St Peter's School Museum in the hall during this weekend.
VOLUNTEERS FOR CANTEEN
St Peter’s Canteen is looking for a suitable applicant to become our New Canteen Manager. Set days of Thursday and Friday 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. Must have a Working with Children Check Card, Vaccination Certificate & Car licence. Food handling certificate is preferable but not essential. Please leave resume at Parish office marked attention Canteen Committee or email mr41806@gmail.com by Friday 30th June. The Canteen is urgently looking for volunteers to work on Fridays (9:00am to 12 noon) starting from Term 3. To keep the canteen open, we need new people to be placed on a Roster. If you can help us, please call the Parish office or come and see the Canteen staff on any Thursday or Friday morning. Must have a Working with Children Check Card or be willing to obtain one.
ROSTERS
Counters – 25 June 23
| John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira |
Roster for Readers – 24/25 June 23
| 6:00pm | Jerilee Cardoz |
| 8:30am | KSC Reader |
| 10:30am | Savita D’Souza |
| 5:00pm | Sherwin Simangan |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 24/25 June 23
| 6:00pm | H. Durski / S. Martis / S. Albuquerque / G. Siccita |
| 8:30am | KSC Minister / R. Johnson / Paul F. / Volunteer |
| 10:30am | S. Vaz / G. Schembri / E. Mills / Volunteer |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / I. SImangan / A. Koek / M. Marip |
Music Ministry – 24/25 June 23
| 6:00pm | St. Cecilia |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Domini Chorum |
| 5:00pm | KNK |