DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR OCTOBER
PRAYER TO SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL & RAPHAEL ARCHANGELS
Heavenly King, You have given us archangels to assist us during our pilgrimage on earth.
Saint Michael is our protector; I ask him to come to my aid, fight for all my loved ones, and protect us from danger.
Saint Gabriel is a messenger of the Good News; I ask him to help me clearly hear Your voice and to teach me the truth.
Saint Raphael is the healing angel; I ask him to take my need for healing and that of everyone I know, lift it up to Your throne of grace and deliver us back to the gift of recovery.
Help us O Lord, to realise more fully the reality of archangels and their desire to serve us. Holy angels pray for us. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
All that you have done to us, O Lord, you have done with true judgment, for we have sinned against you and not obeyed your commandments. But give glory to your name and deal with us according to the bounty of your mercy.
1st Reading (Ezek 18:25-28)
A reading from the prophet Ezekiel.
The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows: ‘You object, “What the Lord does is unjust.” Listen, you House of Israel: is what I do unjust? Is it not what you do that is unjust? When the upright man renounces his integrity to commit sin and dies because of this, he dies because of the evil that he himself has committed. When the sinner renounces sin to become law-abiding and honest, he deserves to live. He has chosen to renounce all his previous sins; he shall certainly live; he shall not die.’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Remember your mercies, O Lord.
2nd Reading (Phil 2:1-11)
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians.
If our life in Christ means anything to you, if love can persuade at all, or the Spirit that we have in common, or any tenderness and sympathy, then be united in your convictions and united in your love, with a common purpose and a common mind. That is the one thing which would make me completely happy. There must be no competition among you, no conceit; but everybody is to be self-effacing. Always consider the other person to be better than yourself, so that nobody thinks of his own interests first but everybody thinks of other people’s interests instead. In your minds you must be the same as Christ Jesus: His state was divine, yet he did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave, and became as men are; and being as all men are, he was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names so that all beings in the heavens, on earth and in the underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. Alleluia!
Gospel Mt 21:28-32
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.
Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people, ‘What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He went and said to the first, “My boy, you go and work in the vineyard today.” He answered, “I will not go,” but afterwards thought better of it and went. The man then went and said the same thing to the second who answered, “Certainly, sir,” but did not go. Which of the two did the father’s will?’ ‘The first’ they said. Jesus said to them, ‘I tell you solemnly, tax collectors and prostitutes are making their way into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you, a pattern of true righteousness, but you did not believe him, and yet the tax collectors and prostitutes did. Even after seeing that, you refused to think better of it and believe in him.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
Remember your word to your servant, O Lord, by which you have given me hope. This is my comfort when I am brought low.
Next Week’s Readings
Is 5:1-7; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43
Feasts of the Week
Mon, 2 Oct - The Holy Guardian Angels
Wed, 4 Oct - St. Francis of Assisi
Sat, 7 Oct - Our Lady of the Rosary
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. |
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Remember to turn your clocks forward on Sunday, 1st October at 2:00am.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Olivia Roga who is to be baptised this Sunday. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the love of Parents, Godparents, family and friends, we pray that Olivia will lead a life full of happiness, faith and love.
SAVE THE DATE !!!
THANKSGIVING MASS FOR PARISH VOLUNTEERS FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER 7:00PM. Fellowship in the Hall after Mass.
ST PETER APOSTLE PARISH DINNER, FRIDAY 13 OCT (TICKETS SOLD OUT)
Friday, 13th October commencing 6.30pm at the Hoppers Club on 180 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing.
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR REQUEST
As part of the Parish Dinner on Friday 13th October, we plan to hold a ‘Silent Auction’ to enable us to 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. 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.
PARISH CONFIRMATIONS
Confirmations for St. Peter’s grade 6 students will be held on Thursday 12th October at 7pm and for Sunday School children on Sunday 15th October at 10:30am. We ask you to please keep these children in your prayers as they prepare to receive this Sacrament.
THE ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL MASS will be celebrated at 10:30am on Sunday 29th October 2023. The host nation this year is Sri Lanka. Fellowship after Mass.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO BRING OUR ELDERLY PARISHIONERS TO WEEKEND MASSES. If you are able to help, please contact the Parish Office on 9749 4300.
PRAISE & WORSHIP WITH MESSAGE BY BRO. LALITH PERERA Thursday 26th October, 7:30pm to 9:30pm in our church. Praise & Worship/Talk/Adoration/Prayer Ministry (Praying Over).
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.
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
LIFE, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY SUNDAY 8th OCTOBER - SPECIAL BLESSING
Father will be giving a special blessing to all pregnant mothers and their unborn babies at the conclusion of all weekend Masses on 7th/8th October.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Josephine Vella, Romeo Callejo Sr., Povave Autagavaia, 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, Emmanuel Fernando, Kingsley Jayamanne, Catherine Hettiarachchi, Calistus Samaratunge, Carmen Mifsud 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, Elizabeth de Guzman and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 8 Oct 23
| Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney |
Roster for Readers – 7/8 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | Jeffrey Poppen |
| 8:30am | Catherine Graham |
| 10:30am | Romayne Albuquerque |
| 5:00pm | Jerilee Cardoz |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 7/8 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | M. Maple / Sharon A. / S. Martis / Sophia D’S |
| 8:30am | S/ Vaz / N&N Gooneratne / Volunteer |
| 10:30am | S. Colla / F. Caruana / G. Schembri / G. Siccita |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / C. Skinner / A. Koek / M. Marip |
Music Ministry – 7/8 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | Eagles Wings |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Youth Band |
| 5:00pm | Shepherds of Christ |