PARISH NEWS
IMPORTANT LENTEN INFORMATION
– Project Compassion goes until 15th April 2017. Envelopes and Boxes are available in the church and hall. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
– Stations of the Cross each Friday at 7:00pm followed by Mass.
– The Divine Mercy Novena will start after the Good Friday service.
– Lenten Regulations from the Vicar General have been placed on the noticeboards.
ROSTERS for PIETY STORE and COMMUNION TO THE SICK for March, April and May 2017 are now available for collection from the Hall.
ROSTERS FOR LECTORS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS for March, April and May can be collected from the Hall. The roster for Passion Sunday and Easter Ceremonies will be issued at a later date.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH
| Every Friday in Lent | 7:00pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass, starting 3rd March. |
| 13 Mar 2017 | Bible studies commence. Held every 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Community Centre |
| 21 March | 11:00am Anointing/Healing Mass for the Sick followed by a light luncheon. |
| 25/26 March | Blessing for Pregnant Mothers and their babies all weekend Masses. |
| 6 April | 7:30pm Rite II of Reconciliation at St. Peter’s Parish. |
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE SCHOOL
| 27 Mar 17 | 2018 Prep Enrolment Information Session, 7:00pm in School |
| 31 Mar 17 | Last Day Term 1. School finishes 1:00pm |
| 18 Apr 17 | Term 2 commences 8:45am |
ST. PETER APOSTLE SCHOOL – 2018 PREP ENROLMENTS
An Information Session will be held at St. Peter Apostle School at 7:00pm on Monday, 27th March 2017 for parents interested in enrolling their children at St. Peter Apostle School in 2018. It would be appreciated if children do not attend this meeting due to limited space. During the meeting, parents will have the opportunity to make an appointment for their Enrolment Interview in Term 2.
SUGGESTION BOX
Parishioners are requested to please provide a contact name and number for any suggestions placed in the Suggestion Box. This enables the parish to provide a response to the query/suggestion placed in the box.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The usual Meeting of the Hoppers Crossing Conference will be held next Tuesday 7th March at 7:30pm at St. Peter's Community Centre. New Volunteers most welcome.
BIBLE STUDY
We are pleased to announce that Bible Study classes will again commence at St. Peter Apostle Mission Parish. They will be held every second and fourth Monday with the first session on Monday 13th March, 2017 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Community Centre. We will be starting with the Gospel of St. Luke and moving to The Acts. The class will be conducted by Royden D’Souza who is currently forming to be a Permanent Deacon. All are welcome. Bring your Bibles and come to experience an interactive study of the Bible. Queries call Royden on 0426 071 375.
CHILDREN SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM –SUNDAY SCHOOL
Classes have begun and are held on Sundays from 9:15am to 10:25am. Enquiries to Bernice on 9749-2812.
NAMES FOR SICK LIST
Names are kept on our sick list for a month. If you would like to keep the person on the sick list, please re-submit names at the start of each month. Thank you.
THE POPE'S INTENTION FOR MARCH
That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church.
In 2015, Pope Francis said that “every person ought to have the awareness that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply an economic – act.”
Cocoa is a key ingredient of chocolate. Much of the chocolate sold in Australia is made using cocoa beans picked by children, many of whom have been enslaved, or forced to work in exploitative conditions. To buy slavery-free Easter chocolate look for any of these three certification symbols on the wrappers: FAIRTRADE, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Merlin Gilhooly, Arturo Belardi, Corteza Diaz, Fr. Paul Maher PE and all who died recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for the Austin Gracias, Oscar Rego, Raymond Linning, Fr. Joe Briffa, Rosario Natanauan, Theresa Spiteri and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Angela O’Brien, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Molly Wilson, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Diane Cameron, Sean Donaldson, Kristian Romois, Vera Fernandez, Vic Pagunsan, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Bob Meehan, Dominic D’Lima, Cynthia Middleton, Milton Roberts, Elizabeth Slee, Malcolm Harlow, Loretta Fernando, Leo Mellawa and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 12 Mar 17
| Andy & Cecille Fernando / Kitty Stuttard |
Readers – 11/12 Mar 17
| 6:00pm | Sharon D’Silva |
| 8:30am | Kevin McLoughlin |
| 10:30am | Maria Naufahu |
| 5:00pm | Jeslin Shaji |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 11/12 Mar 17
| 6:00pm | Josie T. / B. Farrugia / J. Poppen / E. Mills |
| 8:30am | S. Gomez R. Johnson / L. Jones / VOL |
| 10:30am | S. Colla / F. Caruana / N. Costa / V. Firman |
| 5:00pm | S. Joseph / A&M Etiennette / VOLUNTEER |
Music Ministry – 11/12 Mar 17
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | Youth Band |
| 5:00pm | KNK |