DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER
PRAYER FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
Lord Jesus, today you call us to welcome the members of God’s family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution, violence and war. Lord Jesus, help us by your grace:
- To banish fear from our hearts, that we may embrace each of your children as our own brother and sister;
- To welcome migrants and refugees with joy and generosity, while responding to their many needs;
- To give witness to your love for all people, as we celebrate the many gifts they bring.
We praise you and give you thanks for the family you have called together from so many people. We make this prayer through Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen,
Entrance Antiphon
I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever.
1st Reading (Is 55:6-9)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Seek the Lord while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near. Let the wicked man abandon his way, the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn back to the Lord who will take pity on him, to our God who is rich in forgiving; for my thoughts are not your thoughts, my ways not your ways – it is the Lord who speaks. Yes, the heavens are as high above earth as my ways are above your ways, my thoughts above your thoughts.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
The Lord is near to all who call him.
2nd Reading (Phil 1:20-24, 27)
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians.
Christ will be glorified in my body, whether by my life or by my death. Life to me, of course, is Christ, but then death would bring me something more; but then again, if living in this body means doing work which is having good results – I do not know what I should choose. I am caught in this dilemma: I want to be gone and be with Christ, which would be very much the better, but for me to stay alive in this body is a more urgent need for your sake. Avoid anything in your everyday lives that would be unworthy of the gospel of Christ.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel (Mt 20:1-16 )
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner going out at daybreak to hire workers for his vineyard. He made an agreement with the workers for one denarius a day, and sent them to his vineyard. Going out at about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the market place and said to them, “You go to my vineyard too and I will give you a fair wage.” So they went. At about the sixth hour and again at about the ninth hour, he went out and did the same. Then at about the eleventh hour he went out and found more men standing round, and he said to them, “Why have you been standing here idle all day?” “Because no one has hired us” they answered. He said to them, “You go into my vineyard too.” In the evening, the owner of the vineyard said to his bailiff, “Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last arrivals and ending with the first.” So those who were hired at about the eleventh hour came forward and received one denarius each. When the first came, they expected to get more, but they too received one denarius each. They took it, but grumbled at the landowner. “The men who came last” they said “have done only one hour, and you have treated them the same as us, though we have done a heavy day’s work in all the heat.” He answered one of them and said, “My friend, I am not being unjust to you; did we not agree on one denarius? Take your earnings and go. I choose to pay the last comer as much as I pay you. Have I no right to do what I like with my own? Why be envious because I am generous?” Thus the last will be first, and the first, last.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
You have laid down your precepts to be carefully kept; may my ways be firm in keeping your statutes.
Next Week’s Readings
Ezek 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32
Feasts of the Week
Wed, 27 Sep - St. Vincent de Paul
Fri, 29 Sep - Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels
Sat, 30 Sep - St. Jerome
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. |
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.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Remember to turn your clocks forward on Sunday, 1st October at 2:00am.
ST PETER APOSTLE PARISH DINNER, FRIDAY 13 OCT
You are invited to a fun filled evening for a Parish Dinner on Friday, 13th October commencing 6.30pm at the Hoppers Club on 180 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing. Adults: $45.00. Under 12 yrs. $15.00. Tickets will be sold in the Church Hall after all the weekend masses. Limited seats, kindly buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR REQUEST
As part of the Parish Dinner on Friday 13th October, we plan to hold a ‘Silent Auction’ to enable us raise funds for charity. We are looking for items for the silent auction and need your support in donating/sponsoring items such as Travel or Unique experiences, Vouchers for beauty treatments, massages etc, Kitchen Appliances, Bags, Jewellery, Paintings, Musical Instruments, Handmade Items like sweaters, rugs, throws, shawls etc. All items must be new and preferably in original packaging. A good opportunity to de-clutter and give away items that you have not used. Please drop off items to the parish office or contact Praful on 0431 068 125 to arrange pick up. Please handover the same by Friday 6th October at the latest.
ALPHA EXPERIENCE
St. Peters and St. James parishes announce the next Alpha Experience commencing Monday 2nd October at 7:30pm at St Peters Church Hall. Please note there will be NO Alpha session on Monday 25th September due to the ongoing works happening in the Church premises. 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 by filling in the form at https://bit.ly/AlphaHC or scan QR code.
CONGRATULATIONS to our parishioners Bill & Moira Hardy on the occasion of your 50th Wedding Anniversary! May God bless you and your family!!
HOUSE BLESSING & VISITING THE SICK IN THE PARISH
Fr Vincent and Fr Simeon are available to visit parishioners for a house blessing. If parishioners would like their home blessed or would like a priest to visit a sick family member, kindly contact the parish office to make an appointment.
PRESENTATION BY WORLD YOUTH DAY (WYD) PILGIRMS
The WYD pilgrims will be sharing their testimonies and experiences of their recent World Youth Day Pilgrimage at all Masses this weekend.
YOUTH RETREAT SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER starting at 3:00pm.
Praise & Worship by Young Adults Group (SPYA). This will be followed by Mass at 5:00pm. All youth of the parish are invited.
KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS Present: ‘God and Beer’
Guest speaker Archbishop Julian Porteous from Hobart, Tasmania on the topic of 'Becoming Missionary Disciples'. Held at The Hoppers Club on Tue 03 Oct. Dinner available to be purchased at own cost at 6:30pm. Guests can order meals and drinks from the bistro area then take them to the Function Room where God and Beer is held. Talk at 7:30pm (free, donations accepted). An initiative to bring together people of all ages from across Melbourne each month. Aim is to inspire and strengthen Christians by providing ideas and inspiration for renewing the Church by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic tradition. Book at https://app.tickets.org.au/GodandBeer/GABOct2023West
ANNUAL MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY MASS
Sunday 22ND October 2023, 11am, St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne
Couples and their families are invited to join the celebration of the annual Marriage Anniversary Mass. Couples who register and are celebrating the following anniversaries – 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th or 40 years and above – will receive a commemorative certificate. Register by Sunday 15 October: trybooking.com/CLKRBF or any queries please contact 9926 5761or proclaim@cam.org.au
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Jean Cameron, George Musique, Kingsley Barrow, Rajan Gomes, Meena Fathima Corderio, Hiran Adhihetty, Godfreda Sarmiento, Gloria Cordente, Restitotu Cabunilas, Meralda Lopez, Martin Gomez, Vilma Rodrigues, Jim Power, Beatrice Fernando, Mary Hanh, Rocco Tramontana, Zofia Kostrzewa, Carolyn Wockner, Evelyn Julian Stowers, Patrick Kelly, Razia Bibi, Dexter Jacob, Thomas Lazar, Martha Nalerio, Michael Dali, Otilia Vieira, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Deacon Charles English, Bill Thomas, Rosy D’souza, Mary & Joseph Almeida, Sebastian Rozario, A P Nayagam, Arokianathan Alphons, Merlina Josephine, Giuseppe Cini, Eric & Ivy Aldcroft, Philomena & Malcolm Fernandez, Helen Rozario, Charles Azzopardi, Lisa Spiteri, Colonel S A Maria Dass, Martina Serrao, Robert Mills, Djoana Josue 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, Jenna Murnane, Noleen Clayburn, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 1 Oct 23
| K. Stuttard / E. Lewis / B. D’Souza / R. Hibbert |
Roster for Readers – 30 Sep/ 1 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | Davy Fernandes |
| 8:30am | Sandra Graham |
| 10:30am | Savita D’Souza |
| 5:00pm | Joan Ocampo |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 30 Sep / 1 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | H. Durski / G. Aldcroft / G. Linning / J. Tramontana |
| 8:30am | G. Sharman / Karen F. / M. Nelthropp / I. D’Lima |
| 10:30am | M&C Peters / E. Mills / A. Koek |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / Sunita D / R. Albuquerque / VOL |
Music Ministry – 30 Sep / 1 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Tongan Community |
| 5:00pm | FilOz |