DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR AUGUST
PRAYER FOR MANKIND
Father of all,
Let your peace, mercy and kindness be experienced by all people that they may come to know and love you, the one true God, their Lord and their Father.
Make yourself known to those who do not know you; may those who seek you find you.
Of your compassion, may every sorrow be comforted, every need supplied, every evil averted, every wrong righted, every hope realised.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen,
Entrance Antiphon
Turn your eyes, O God, our shield; and look on the face of your anointed one; one day within your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.
1st Reading (Is 56:1,6-7)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Thus says the Lord: Have a care for justice, act with integrity, for soon my salvation will come and my integrity be manifest. Foreigners who have attached themselves to the Lord to serve him and to love his name and be his servants – all who observe the sabbath, not profaning it, and cling to my covenant – these I will bring to my holy mountain. I will make them joyful in my house of prayer. Their holocausts and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar, for my house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
O God, let all the nations praise you!
2nd Reading (Rom 11:13-15, 29-32)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
Let me tell you pagans this: I have been sent to the pagans as their apostle, and I am proud of being sent, but the purpose of it is to make my own people envious of you, and in this way save some of them. Since their rejection meant the reconciliation of the world, do you know what their admission will mean? Nothing less than a resurrection from the dead! God never takes back his gifts or revokes his choice. Just as you changed from being disobedient to God, and now enjoy mercy because of their disobedience, so those who are disobedient now – and only because of the mercy shown to you – will also enjoy mercy eventually. God has imprisoned all men in their own disobedience only to show mercy to all mankind.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus preached the Good News of the kingdom and healed all who were sick. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mt 15:21-28)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus left Gennesaret and withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Then out came a Canaanite woman from that district and started shouting, ‘Sir, Son of David, take pity on me. My daughter is tormented by a devil.’ But he answered her not a word. And his disciples went and pleaded with him. ‘Give her what she wants,’ they said ‘because she is shouting after us.’ He said in reply, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of the House of Israel.’ But the woman had come up and was kneeling at his feet. ‘Lord,’ she said ‘help me.’ He replied, ‘It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the house-dogs.’ She retorted, ‘Ah yes, sir; but even house-dogs can eat the scraps that fall from their master’s table.’ Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, you have great faith. Let your wish be granted.’ And from that moment her daughter was well again.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
With the Lord there is mercy; in him is plentiful redemption.
Next Week’s Readings
Is 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20
Feasts of the Week
Mon, 21 Aug - St. Pius X
Tue, 22 Aug - Queenship of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Thu, 24 Aug - St. Bartholomew
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 2nd September 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 4th September 2023 at 7:00pm in Church. |
COLUMBAN MISSION
We welcome Fr. George Hogarty, a Columban Missionary, who has worked in South Korea and in Chile and Peru. Fr. George will celebrate all Masses in our Parish this weekend and will take the opportunity to promote the Columban Far East Magazine and share some of his experiences as a Missionary.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Mabel Lord and Shanelle Vivek, 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.
CONGRATULATIONS to our parishioners Rene & Emily Alinea on the occasion of your 50th Wedding Anniversary! Thank you for all you do in our parish community and may God bless you and your family!!
CHURCH PEWS - UPDATE AND REMINDER
The wonderful work on the pews is nearly complete. Some kneelers are still being worked on and we hope will be returned to the Church soon. Thank you for your patience and to the many volunteers and donors who have assisted to date. The PPC kindly ask that parishioners treat the refurbished pews with care and be mindful of the hard work required to restore the pews. 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, 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.
FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LADY - FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER, 8:30AM & 7:00PM MASSES
In celebration of Mother Mary's birthday, parishioners are invited to bring their own statues or icons of Our Blessed Virgin Mary and place them on the tables near the Sanctuary. Father will bless them during the 8:30am and 7:00pm Masses.
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 commence on Tuesday 5 September and 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 at francispthomas@hotmail.com or 0401787372 or Dario Carreno on 0438525148 or j_d_carreno@hotmail.com.
Graduate Certificate in Teaching - Meditation
Catholic Theological College is running an Online Information Session for the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Meditation on Monday 4 September at 7:30pm. For anyone interested in attending the information session, register at Meeting Registration - Zoom or call 9412 3333 for further details.
PIETY STALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Piety Stall is looking for volunteers to help out after weekend masses especially after the 10.30am and 5:00pm masses. If you are available to help, please contact the parish office on 97494300.
ALPHA EXPERIENCE REGISTRATIONS OPEN St. Peters and St. James parishes announce the next Alpha Experience commencing Monday 25th September at 7:30pm at St Peters Church Hall. Alpha is a great experience with interactive weekly (Monday) sessions that create a safe and honest space where people can explore life, faith and meaning. Enquiries to Dario 0438 525 148 or Anita 0411772230, email hopperscrossingalpha@gmail.com. Limited spaces. Please register early by filling in the form at https://bit.ly/AlphaHC or scan QR code.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY MASS There will be a School community Mass on Wednesday 23rd August at 8:45am. School families and parishioners are most welcome to join. The Mass will be followed by Morning Tea in the church hall. All are welcome.
ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FAMILY Some of you may have heard of the terrible house fire in Wyndham Vale on 12 August 2023 to a family within the Thomas Carr College community. A friend of the family has set up a GoFundMe campaign. *Victims of Crime*. Please follow link below for more information and for details on how to help this family in their time of need.
https://gofund.me/3e78d754.
PALMS AUSTRALIA Share your skills through long-term assignments in Asia, Africa or the Pacific. See current opportunities at palms.org.au. Request an info pack at
palms@palms.org.au.
SICK LIST
The sick list will be reviewed at the end of each month. Please contact the parish office at the start of each month to submit names for the sick as we are unable to keep a record of names for more than a month. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Thomas Lazar, Martha Nalerio, Michael Dali, Otilia Vieira, Denzil Considine, Doughy Considine, Joyce D’Olivera, Clarita Santiago, Wilma O’Reilly, Nihan Fernando, Benjamin Chrysostom, Michael Hankins, Rev Desmond Panton PE, Matthew D’souza, Xavier Fernandez, Vicente Dignos, James Inglis, Maria D’Costa, Phoebe Andrada, Anne Kelly, Flory Pais and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Trevor Hegarty, Sylvia Cachia, Gwenda MacDonald, Lolita, Marciana, Diego, Dante, Roberto, Pedro Lopez, Martin Lopez, Anthony Cooray, Bossi Enrico, Marcelina Menjivar, Sergio Sanchez, Nemesia Sanchez; Quiterio, Rolando, Wanda & Nelfa Sanchez, Flor Fernandez, Bernard Fernandez, Anne Anderson, Margaret Nazareth, Anthony Perry 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, Sandra Farrelly, Joaquin Romero, Annette O’Brien, Dale D’Souza, Christie Raj, Emma Baker, Charles Ilagan, Ima Gopez, Tony Dass, Carmen Ciantar, Draga & Vlado Vekic, Alan Raymond, Jean Bent, Robert Hart, Ollie Orlinski, Paul Colope, Debbie Wilks, Segundo Becerra, 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, Teresita Grisancich, Andrea Clayburn, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 27 Aug 23
| Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney |
Roster for Readers – 26/27 Aug 23
| 6:00pm | Savita D’Souza |
| 8:30am | KSC Reader |
| 10:30am | Meresiana Peters |
| 5:00pm | Sherwin Simangan |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 26/27 Aug 23
| 6:00pm | K. Pham / G. Surrao / Davy F. / Volunteer |
| 8:30am | KSC Minister / P. Fitzgerald / 2 X Volunteers |
| 10:30am | G. Schembri / C. Peters / R. Hibbert / G. Siccita |
| 5:00pm | M. Marip / I. Simangan / E. Angeles / A. Koek |
Music Ministry – 26/27 Aug 23
| 6:00pm | St. Cecilia |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Domini Chorum |
| 5:00pm | KNK |