DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR AUGUST SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY
Loving God, you made each of us in your image and likeness. Open our eyes to recognise one another as equals, replacing domination and control, violence, and abuse, with mutuality, reciprocity, respect, and freedom. Help us to love like you. Jesus Christ, you rejected the use of religious traditions to justify violence. Teach us to unmask manipulations of our faith used to justify violent, abusive, or coercive behaviour. Teach us to be people who show tenderness, respect and care for others as you did. Holy Spirit, you are with us always, showing us the way. Move us to assist those who experience violence and abuse, and support their call for justice. Empower us to hold perpetrators of violence and abuse responsible, encouraging them to change their behaviour. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.
1st Reading (Is 22:19-23 )
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Thus says the Lord of Hosts to Shebna, the master of the palace: I dismiss you from your office, I remove you from your post, and the same day I call on my servant Eliakim son of Hilkiah. I invest him with your robe, gird him with your sash, entrust him with your authority; and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the House of Judah. I place the key of the House of David on his shoulder; should he open, no one shall close, should he close, no one shall open. I drive him like a peg into a firm place; he will become a throne of glory for his father’s house.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.
2nd Reading (Rom 11:33-36)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
How rich are the depths of God – how deep his wisdom and knowledge – and how impossible to penetrate his motives or understand his methods! Who could ever know the mind of the Lord? Who could ever be his counsellor? Who could ever give him anything or lend him anything? All that exists comes from him; all is by him and for him. To him be glory for ever! Amen.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! You are Peter, the rock on which I will build my Church the gates of hell will not hold out against it. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mt 16:13-20)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say he is John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But you,’ he said ‘who do you say I am?’ Then Simon Peter spoke up, ‘You are the Christ,’ he said, ‘the Son of the living God.’ Jesus replied, ‘Simon son of Jonah, you are a happy man! Because it was not flesh and blood that revealed this to you but my Father in heaven. So I now say to you: You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church. And the gates of the underworld can never hold out against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: whatever you bind on earth shall be considered bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be considered loosed in heaven.’ Then he gave the disciples strict orders not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
The earth is replete with the fruits of your work, O Lord; you bring forth bread from the earth and wine to cheer the heart.
Next Week’s Readings
Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27
Feasts of the Week
Mon, 28 Aug - St. Augustine
Tue, 29 Aug - Passion of St. John the Baptist
PARISH NEWS
FATHER'S DAY SUNDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
To celebrate Father's Day, a Special Blessing will be given to Fathers at all the weekend Masses.
There will be a 3rd Collection on the weekend of 2/3 Sept for the PRIESTS RETIREMENT FOUNDATION. As Archbishop Comensoli says “It has been a wonderful custom in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to allow the faithful of the Archdiocese to show something of their own appreciation through an annual Father’s Day Appeal. The appeal goes to the care of retired and sick priests by providing suitable accommodation, medical assistance and a comfortable standard of living for them”. Please donate using the envelopes on the pews or electronically by logging on to www.melbournecatholic.org.au/foundation and make your donation through Paypal. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. Thank you for your generous support of the Retired Priests.
WYD PRESENTATION AT ALL WEEKEND MASSES
The WYD pilgrims will have a video presentation at all weekend masses of their pilgrimage experience to World Youth Day.
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.
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.
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 on 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.
BEQUESTS TO ST PETER APOSTLE MISSION PARISH
When considering your Will you may like to bequest a sum to your local Parish. The donation will be used for the day-to-day management and support of Parish activities. It is recommended donors seek independent legal advice before advancing a bequest. Thank you for considering a donation to our parish. If you require further details please contact Lorena Ford, Parish Bookkeeper at
HoppersCrossing.Bookkeeper@cam.org.au.
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.comOpens in a new window. Limited spaces. Please register early by filling in the form at https://bit.ly/AlphaHCOpens in a new window or scan QR code.
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.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FIRST RECONCILIATIONS
Please keep in your prayers the Sunday School children, making their First Reconciliation on Tuesday 29th August. We pray they will be blessed as they receive this Sacrament for the first time.
COMPULSORY REFRESHER COURSE FOR ALL MINISTERS OF THE WORD
A friendly reminder to all Ministers of the Word, who read on weekday and weekend Masses, to kindly RSVP the Parish Office with your preferred day: Friday 15th September 6:30pm to 9pm or Saturday 23rd September 10am to 12:30pm held in the Church. This refresher course is compulsory and is designed to enrich your understanding of the readings, practical exercises to help with pronunciation and to “Proclaim the Word of God” through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Refreshments will be provided.
THE KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS are a Catholic Ministry of St. Peter’s Parish for men and has been in existence in Australia for 100 years. On Friday 15th Sep, the Knights are holding a BBQ at Bunnings, Hoppers Crossing, Old Geelong Rd, which is an important fundraiser for our Catholic ministry. The money raised supports our local Catholic Community in Wyndham and supported our youth of the Parish who recently attended World Youth Day in Portugal. If you are free on 15th Sep and can offer two or more hours of your time, we would appreciate your assistance. The BBQ operates between 9:00am and 4:00pm. We are flexible and will fit into your schedule. If you are able to help, please contact Paul Beasley on 0417 136 635.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Carolyn Wockner, Evelyn Julian Stowers, Patrick Kelly, Razia Bibi, Dexter Jacob, 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 Estrella Talaue, Harold Pountney, Natividad Medel, Anne Anderson, Martin John Lopez, Helen Pereira, Enri Sait, Elvina D’Souza, Bill Fairney, Lita Lim & Eng Chan Lim, Baldomero Buenaventura 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, Denise Hegarty and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 3 Sep 23
| Pravin Albuquerque / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman |
Roster for Readers – 2/3 Sep 23
| 6:00pm | Jeffrey Poppen |
| 8:30am | Kitty Stuttard |
| 10:30am | Rosemary Hibbert |
| 5:00pm | Connie Skinner |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 2/3 Sep 23
| 6:00pm | H. Durski / Sophia D / S. Joseph / G. Aldcroft |
| 8:30am | Karen F. / Clarence D / P. Simonides / I. D’Lima |
| 10:30am | E. Mills / S. Vaz / A. Koek / B. Fernandes |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / Romayne A. / Sunita D / Volunteer |
Music Ministry – 2/3 Sep 23
| 6:00pm | Eagles Wings |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Tongan Community |
| 5:00pm | FilOz |