DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JULY
Prayer for World Youth Day Pilgrims
Heavenly Father, You called Mary and opened her heart to say ‘yes’ to the mission you asked of her. Filled with the Holy Spirit, She rose and set out in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth to share the Good News.
Help our pilgrims as they go on pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Lisbon. Be their companion and strength on their journey.
Open their hearts to the prompting of your Spirit,
And lead them to a deep and abiding encounter with your Son. Like Mary, may they return from World Youth Day, filled with your Spirit and ready proclaim the Good News in the parishes, schools, and local communities of Melbourne. Amen.
Saint John Paul II, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Visitation, pray for us.
St. Peter the Apostle, pray for us.
Entrance Antiphon
All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!
1st Reading (2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16)
A reading from the book of Kings.
One day as Elisha was on his way to Shunem, a woman of rank who lived there pressed him to stay and eat there. After this he always broke his journey for a meal when he passed that way. She said to her husband, ‘Look, I am sure the man who is constantly passing our way must be a holy man of God. Let us build him a small room on the roof, and put him a bed in it, and a table and chair and lamp; whenever he comes to us he can rest there.’ One day when he came, he retired to the upper room and lay down. ‘What can be done for her?’ he asked. Gehazi (his servant) answered, “Well, she has no son and her husband is old. ‘Elisha said, ‘Call her.’ The servant called her and she stood at the door. ‘This time next year,’ Elisha said ‘you will hold a son in your arms.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
2nd Reading (Rom 6:3-4, 8-11)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
When we were baptised in Christ Jesus we were baptised in his death; in other words, when we were baptised we went into the tomb with him and joined him in death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the Father’s glory, we too might live a new life. But we believe that having died with Christ we shall return to life with him: Christ, as we know, having been raised from the dead will never die again. Death has no power over him any more. When he died, he died, once for all, to sin, so his life now is life with God; and in that way, you too must consider yourselves to be dead to sin but alive for God in Christ Jesus.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people. Praise God who called you out of darkness and into his marvelous light. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mt 10:37-42)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Anyone who prefers father or mother to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who prefers son or daughter to me is not worthy of me. Anyone who does not take his cross and follow in my footsteps is not worthy of me. Anyone who finds his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it. ‘Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me. ‘Anyone who welcomes a prophet because he is a prophet will have a prophet’s reward; and anyone who welcomes a holy man because he is a holy man will have a holy man’s reward. ‘If anyone gives so much as a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, then I tell you solemnly, he will most certainly not lose his reward.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all within me, his holy name.
Next Week’s Readings
Zech 9:9-10; Rom 8:9,11-13; Mt 11:25-30
Feasts of the Week
Mon, 3 July - St. Thomas
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 |
| 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. |
UPDATE ON BERNICE
We are very happy to inform you that Bernice is now at home to continue her rehab and regain her strength. Thank you for your continued prayers.
BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING Monday 3rd July at 7:00pm in church.
FIRST FRIDAY 7TH JULY Mass at 7:00pm followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet, Adoration and Benediction.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Lorenzo & Antonio Viran-Calidonna, Parker Lowry and Avari Stone 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.
THANKSGIVING ENVELOPES, DIRECT DEBIT AND CREDIT CARD LETTERS
Thanksgiving envelopes and letters for the new financial year ARE available for collection from the small foyer entrance to church. Please start to use the new envelopes from this weekend 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. 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.
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is a program for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic and receiving the Sacraments. The meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 7.00pm in the Theatrette in St Peter Apostle Mission Parish. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Francis Thomas on 0401787372 or francispthomas@hotmail.com or Dario Carreno on 0438525148 or j_d_carreno@hotmail.com.
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).
WYD GARAGE SALE & BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER
Date: 8th of July 9:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: Church Hall
Items will be on sale at bargain prices!!
Items to be sold include books, clothing, homewares, accessories, etc.
Please come to support our young adults attending WYD23!
WYD23 COMMISSIONING MASS SATURDAY 1 JULY AT 6:00PM AND SPECIAL COLLECTION AT ALL MASSES ON 1/2 JULY
There will be a Commissioning Mass at 6:00pm this Saturday for 9 young adults from our Parish who will be sent forth as World Youth Day pilgrims. These parishioners will go to Lisbon to deepen and celebrate their faith with young Catholics from around the world. We will bless their journey and pray for them as a community. There will be an extra collection at all Masses this weekend 1/2 July to assist the Young Adults for their World Youth Day trip to Lisbon (Portugal).
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. 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.
SENIORS SHARED LUNCH – WEDNESDAY 5th July 2023
We welcome seniors over 65 to a monthly shared lunch, cuppa and chat on the first Wednesday of each month. Our next shared lunch will be on Wednesday 5th July 2023, from 11:30am to 1:30pm in the Meeting Room off the church hall. Please enter from the outside entrance between the church and school office and bring a plate of food to share. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate provided. Contact Margaret Craigie on 0456 914 652 for further details
CANTEEN MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE / 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.
FIL-OZ CHOIR CELEBRATES 17 YEARS OF SERVICE
Fil-Oz choir was formed in February 2006 and first sang on Sunday 2nd July 2006 at the 5:00pm Mass at St Peter Apostle Mission Parish. The choir members are mainly families with children who now join their parents in singing. We give praise and glory to God! Thank you to St Peter Apostle Parish and the community. May GOD continue to bless the group and its members with unity and love as they continue to serve our parish and the community.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Adelaide Frankson, Alister Rouse, Giuse, Olga De Mel, Joseph Cassar, Lucy Formosa, Joseph Pereira, Astrid Cachart, Paul Liang, Reynaldo Medina, Vanessa Gough, Doughy Considine, Yvonne Leonard, Loretta Williams, Angella Beracci, Eladio Collaga, Fortunato Ison and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Augustine Joseph, Crescentia Fernando, Joseph Siccita, Michael Scrofani, Claudio Scrofani, Ian Hillock, Mary Edirmanasinghe, Rohan Aloysioues and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Sean Donaldson, Helen Kelly, Vincent Margaret, Franklin Quintanilla, Jean Cameron, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Lindsay Coates, Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Maureen Wilson, Sandra Farrelly, Joaquin Romero, Annette O’Brien, Dale D’Souza, Christie Raj, Emma Baker, Charles Ilagan, Ima Gopez, Tony Dass, Atima Chakraborty, Carmen Ciantar, Draga & Vlado Vekic, Alan Raymond, Jean Bent, Flory Pais, Robert Hart, Ollie Olinski, Paul Colope, Debbie Wilks, Segundo Becerra, Atima Chakrabarty, Nauma Faamausili, Kelly de la Rosa, Bernice Steinhauer, Nino Mozo, Kevin Cuala and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 9 July 23
| P. Albuquerque / C. D’Souza / G. Sharman |
Roster for Readers – 8/9 July 23
| 6:00pm | Jeffery Poppen |
| 8:30am | Dominic Hankins |
| 10:30am | Lerna Vasquez |
| 5:00pm | Valerian D’Souza |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 8/9 July 23
| 6:00pm | G. Linning / B. Fernandes / 2 X Volunteers |
| 8:30am | N&N Gooneratne / I. D’Lima / M. Nelthropp |
| 10:30am | S. Colla / F. Caruana / A. Koek / E. Mills |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / Sunita D / C. Skinner / G. Siccita |
Music Ministry – 8/9 July 23
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Youth Band |
| 5:00pm | Shepherds of Christ |