DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER
PRAYER FOR THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
God Our Father,
Give your chosen people your help and strength.
The birth of the Virgin Mary's son was the dawn of our salvation.
May our celebration of her nativity bring us closer to lasting peace
And may the virtues that she modelled develop in our lives,
To love you and our neighbours more perfectly.
Grant this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
You are just, O Lord, and your judgment is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful love.
1st Reading (Ez 33:7-9)
A reading from the prophet Ezekiel.
The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows, ‘Son of man, I have appointed you as sentry to the House of Israel. When you hear a word from my mouth, warn them in my name. If I say to a wicked man: Wicked wretch, you are to die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked man to renounce his ways, then he shall die for his sin, but I will hold you responsible for his death. If, however, you do warn a wicked man to renounce his ways and repent, and he does not repent, then he shall die for his sin, but you yourself will have saved your life.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts.
2nd Reading (Rom 13:8-10)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
Avoid getting into debt, except the debt of mutual love. If you love your fellow men you have carried out your obligations. All the commandments: You shall not commit adultery, you shall not kill, you shall not steal, you shall not covet, and so on, are summed up in this single command. You must love your neighbour as yourself. Love is the one thing that cannot hurt your neighbour, that is why it is the answer to every one of the commandments.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself; and the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mt 18:15-20)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘If your brother does something wrong, go and have it out with him alone, between your two selves. If he listens to you, you have won back your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you: the evidence of two or three witnesses is required to sustain any charge. But if he refuses to listen to these, report it to the community; and if he refuses to listen to the community, treat him like a pagan or a tax collector. ‘I tell you solemnly, whatever you bind on earth shall be considered bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be considered loosed in heaven. ‘I tell you solemnly once again, if two of you on earth agree to ask anything at all, it will be granted to you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for you, my God; my soul is thirsting for God, the living God.
Next Week’s Readings
Sirach 27:30 - 28:7; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35
Feasts of the Week
Wed, 13 Sep = St. John Chrysostom
Thu, 14 Sep Fri, 15 Sep - The Exaltation of The Cross
Thu, 14 Sep - Our Lady of Sorrows
Sat, 16 Sep - St. Cornelius
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 7th October 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 2nd October 2023 at 7:00pm in Church. |
SUNDAY SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS – SUNDAY 10TH SEPT 10:30AM MASS
Congratulations to our St. Peter’s Sunday School Children as they receive the Eucharist for the first-time this Sunday 10th September at the 10:30am Mass. Please keep the children in your prayers. Thank you to the Catechists who have trained our children to receive this Sacrament.
ST. PETER’S SCHOOL HOLIDAYS DAY TRIP
Our parish is organising a day trip for our altar servers and parish youth (12 to 17 years) on Friday, 29th September 2023, meeting at St. Peter’s carpark at 9:45am. We will visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral followed by a picnic lunch and games and then proceed to Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre (walking pilgrimage). See flyer in the hall for more details. Please contact the parish office if you would like to join.
URGENT ASSISTANCE PLEASE!!
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 September, the Knights are holding a BBQ at Bunnings, Hoppers Crossing store on Old Geelong Road, which is an important fundraiser for our Catholic ministry. The money raised supports our local Catholic Community in Wyndham and recently supported our youth of the Parish that recently attended World Youth Day in Portugal. If you are free on 15th September 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.
AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED PRESENTATION –WEEKEND OF 16/17 SEPTEMBER
Aid to the Church in Need (www.aidtochurch.org) is a spiritual and pastoral charity that seeks to keep the flame of faith alive in those places where it is at risk of extinction. We welcome an ACN representative to our Parish at all masses next weekend to share with us the work of Aid to the Church in Need and how we can help our suffering and persecuted brothers and sisters. NO Special collection will be taken.
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.
VOLUNTEERS FOR COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND ELDERLY AT ST VINCENT’S CARE SERVICES, WERRIBEE
Our parish is looking for volunteers to take Holy Communion to the sick and elderly at St Vincent’s Care Services, Werribee on a Saturday morning after 9am Mass. If you have a desire to visit those who are sick or homebound, and are dedicated to sharing the Body of Christ with those in need, please contact the parish office on 97494300 or email hopperscrossing@cam.org.au. Commitment will be for a couple of hours per month. Training will be provided.
ST PETER APOSTLE PARISH DINNER
You are invited to a fun filled evening for a Parish Dinner on Friday, 13th October '23 commencing 6:30pm at the Hoppers Club, 180 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing. Adults $45.00, Under 12 yrs.$15.00. More details to follow.
ROSTERS FOR LECTORS & EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS, PIETY STALL & COMMUNION TO THE SICK ROSTERS
Rosters for Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers for the months from September to November have been emailed to Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers. If you have not received your copy or need a hard copy, kindly contact the Parish office. Communion to the sick and Piety Stall rosters have been emailed and a hard copy is available for collection from the glass table in the church hall.
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 0438525148 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. There will be a sausage sizzle sale and promotion of Alpha at all weekend masses. All funds raised will be used to support to run the Alpha program.
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.
SAFEGUARDING SUNDAY
In the Catholic Church, Child Protection Week culminates with Safeguarding Sunday. On this day the church acknowledges the immense damage caused by the sexual abuse of children and adults at risk, including by priests, religious and lay people within Catholic contexts. At St Peter's we are committed to practices and protocols that create and maintain safe environments for all people and pray that we may always follow the example of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, by treating children and young people with proper respect and care.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Martin Gomez, Vilma Rodrigues, Beatrice Fernando, Mary Hanh, Jim Power, Rocco Tramontana, Zofia Kostrzewa, 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 and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Raymond Linning, Norma Lord, Afra & Isidon Fernandes, Ivor & Sophia Fernandes, Judith & Sebastian D’Cruz, John Tanti, Muriel Gomez, Harry Smith, Cuthbert Alves, Joseph KM Thadathil and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Davidson, Dale D’Souza, Ollie Orlinski, Kevin McLoughlin, Mavis D’Cruz, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Teresita Grisancich, Lindsay Coates, Patricia Samuel and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 17 Sep 23
| John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira |
Roster for Readers – 16/17 Sep 23
| 6:00pm | Jeslin Shaji |
| 8:30am | Catherine Graham |
| 10:30am | Maria Naufahu |
| 5:00pm | Dominic Hankins |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 16/17 Sep 23
| 6:00pm | K. Pham / N. Golaw / Davy F. / S. Fernando |
| 8:30am | K. Fernandes / G. Sharman / R. Hibbert / S. Vaz |
| 10:30am | M&C Peters / S. Delos Reyes / L. Ortega |
| 5:00pm | S. Simangan / Connie S / Ellen A / Volunteer |
Music Ministry – 16/17 Sep 23
| 6:00pm | Mater Dolorosa |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | FilOz |
| 5:00pm | KNK |