DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JULY
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023 PRAYER
Our Lady of the Visitation, you who left in haste towards the mountain to meet Elizabeth, lead us also to meet all those who await us to deliver them the living Gospel: Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord!
We will go in a hurry, with no distraction or delay, but with readiness and joy. We will go peacefully, because those who take Christ take peace, and welldoing is the best wellbeing.
Our Lady of the Visitation, with your inspiration, this World Youth Day will be the mutual celebration of the Christ we take, as You once did. Make it a time of testimony and sharing, fraternization, and giving thanks, each of us looking for the others who always wait. With you, we will continue on this path of gathering, so that our world will gather as well, in fraternity, justice and peace.
Help us, Our Lady of the Visitation, to bring Christ to everyone, obeying the Father, in the love of the Spirit!
Entrance Antiphon
God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.
1st Reading (1 Kg 3:5,7-12)
A reading from the first book of Kings.
The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, ‘Ask what you would like me to give you.’ Solomon replied, ‘O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in succession to David my father. But I am a very young man, unskilled in leadership. Your servant finds himself in the midst of this people of yours that you have chosen, a people so many its numbers cannot be counted or reckoned. Give your servant a heart to understand how to discern between good and evil, for who could govern this people of yours that is so great?’ It pleased the Lord that Solomon should have asked for this. ‘Since you have asked for this’ the Lord said ‘and not asked for long life for yourself or riches or the lives of your enemies, but have asked for a discerning judgement for yourself, here and now I do what you ask. I give you a heart wise and shrewd as none before you has had and none will have after you.’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Lord, I love your commands.
2nd Reading (Rom 8:28-30)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
We know that by turning everything to their good, God co-operates with all those who love him, with all those he has called according to his purpose. They are the ones he chose specially long ago and intended to become true images of his Son, so that his Son might be the eldest of many brothers. He called those he intended for this; those he called he justified, and with those he justified he shared his glory.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mt 13:44-52)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus said to the crowds, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off happy, sells everything he owns and buys the field. ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it. ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea that brings in a haul of all kinds. When it is full, the fishermen haul it ashore; then, sitting down, they collect the good ones in a basket and throw away those that are no use. This is how it will be at the end of time: the angels will appear and separate the wicked from the just to throw them into the blazing furnace where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth. ‘Have you understood all this?’ They said, ‘Yes.’ And he said to them, ‘Well then, every scribe who becomes a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out from his storeroom things both new and old’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits.
Next Week’s Readings
Dan 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pet 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9
Feasts of the Week
Mon, 31 July - St. Ignatius of Loyola
Tue, 1 Aug - St. Alphonsus Liguori
Thu, 3 Aug - St. Dominic
Fri, 4 Aug - St. John Vianney
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 5th August 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 7th August 2023 at 7:00pm in Church. |
RELIC STATUE OF ST. DON BOSCO COMING TO ST. PETERS ON 9TH AUGUST 2023!!!
Don Bosco was born on 16th August 1815 near a small village east of Turin in northern Italy. Since his childhood and as a mission from God, he had a desire to help young people in need. He was ordained a priest in Turin in 1841, at the age of 26, and dedicated his entire life for the good of the young to become ‘good Christians and upright citizens’. Following his untiring life with the young, Don Bosco died on 31st January 1888 in Turin. He was declared a saint by Pope Pius XI on Easter Sunday, 1st April 1934. Don Bosco is the patron saint of young people. His relic statue will be at our church on Wednesday 9th August. Mass at 7:00pm, followed by Novena, concluding with veneration of the statue of St. Don Bosco. All are welcome. Source Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po8IIbqRdqM
SENIORS SHARED LUNCH – WEDNESDAY 2ND AUGUST
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 2nd August 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.
ALTAR SOCIETY
Thank you to all the volunteers who have offered their time to keep our altar and the church looking beautiful. Just a reminder, if volunteers need to swap, please contact the groups near your rostered weekend and text Rita on 0439670688 to let her know the new arrangements.
REPAIR OF CHURCH PEWS – DONATIONS
Some of you have expressed a wish to support the repair of the church pews 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.
LECTORS & MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
We will soon be preparing the rosters for September, October and November 2023 for Lectors and Ministers of the Eucharist. As it is very difficult to find replacements at the last minute, especially for Lectors, could you kindly advise the Parish office as soon as possible if you are going to be away or are unable to be part of the roster for these months. Thank you.
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.
UPDATES FROM OUR WYD23 PILGRIMS
- Some of Melbourne’s pilgrims to World Youth Day are travelling via the Holy Land, walking in the footsteps of Jesus, some of them share their experiences so far, reflecting on how awe-inspiring it is to walk where Jesus walked. Click on the link for details https://melbournecatholic.org/news/the-holy-land-pilgrims-speak-walking-in-the-footsteps-of-jesus.
- Pilgrims from Melbourne met the Holy Father in Rome on Wednesday 26 July, in a special private audience. During the meeting, Pope Francis encouraged the pilgrims in their faith journey and happily answered questions on topics ranging from education to evangelisation, the environment and caring for our common home. Click on the link for details https://melbournecatholic.org/news/pope-francis-speaks-with-melbourne-pilgrims
- You can watch live WYD2023 in Lisbon on Shalom World, a Catholic Television Channel from 1st to 6th August. Website https://shalomworld.org/wyd2023 or download the free App SHALOMWORLD.
WYD2023 PILGRIMS MEET POPE FRANCIS
The WYD2023 Pilgrims from Melbourne were very blessed to have a surprise private audience with Pope Francis. Here are some photos taken at the event in Rome. Spot the pilgrims you know !!
CAM Safeguarding Unit – Parent and child resources
- YOU ARE GOD’S MARVELLOUS CREATION is a children’s picture-story book from the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, written by Andrea Musulin and can be found at https://safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/04_You-Are-Gods-Marvellous-Creation_Rev-1.1_High-Res-Spread.pdf
- The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s Protecting God’s Children Parent Resource: A Catholic Parent’s Guide to Keeping Their Kids Safe is a protective behaviours resource aimed at supporting Catholic parents of children aged 5–12 years can be found at https://bit.ly/33a9Hmf
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for James Inglis, Maria D’Costa, Phoebe Andrada, Anne Kelly, Flory Pais, Nimal Dabarera, Lise Donaldson, Joyce Furtado, Lolita Fernando, Aiden Leonard, Pawel Wajdowicz, Benjamin Crisotomo, 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 Raymond, Elie & Brian Rego, Josephine Borg, Tootsy Agnes D’Cunha, Donaldo Angeles, Segunda Raymundo, Rene Raymundo, Angela Nave, Giuseppe Nave, Magdalena Marquez 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, Robert Hart, Ollie Orlinski, Paul Colope, Debbie Wilks, Segundo Becerra, Atima Chakrabarty, Nauma Faamausili, Kelly de la Rosa, Bernice Steinhauer, Nino Mozo, Kevin Cuala, Kevin McLoughlin, Ferdie Garcia, Oliver Ratnik, Hermene Orozco, Mavis D’Cruz, Kranti Fernandes and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 6 Aug 23
| Pravin Albuquerque / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman |
Roster for Readers – 5/6 Aug 23
| 6:00pm | Adele Vesty |
| 8:30am | Catherine Graham |
| 10:30am | Lerna Vasquez |
| 5:00pm | Mary Marip |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 5/6 Aug 23
| 6:00pm | K. Pham / S. Fernando / G. Aldcroft / G. Linning |
| 8:30am | Karen F. / C. D’Souza / P. Fitzgerald / P. Simonides |
| 10:30am | B. Fernandes / A. Koek / E. Mills / G. Siccita |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / R. Albuquerque / 2 Volunteers |
Music Ministry – 5/6 Aug 23
| 6:00pm | Eagles Wings |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Tongan Community |
| 5:00pm | FilOz |