DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR OCTOBER
PRAYER FOR SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE
Almighty and Eternal God, you have exalted the unbreakable bond of marriage so that it has become the sacramental sign of Your Son’s union with the Church as His spouse.
Look with favour on all you have united in marriage and all couples contemplating this Sacrament.
We pray that in good times and in bad they will grow in love for each other and know that you Lord are there to help them in all their struggles.
Dear Lord help all married couples to know that You are the source and completion of every happiness. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth, and all that is held within the circle of heaven; you are the Lord of all.
1st Reading (Is 5:1-7)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Let me sing to my friend the song of his love for his vineyard. My friend had a vineyard on a fertile hillside. He dug the soil, cleared it of stones and planted choice vines in it. In the middle he built a tower, he dug a press there too. He expected it to yield grapes, but sour grapes were all that it gave. And now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I ask you to judge between my vineyard and me. What could I have done for my vineyard that I have not done? I expected it to yield grapes. Why did it yield sour grapes instead? Very well, I will tell you what I am going to do to my vineyard: I will take away its hedge for it to be grazed on, and knock down its wall for it to be trampled on. I will lay it waste, unpruned, undug; overgrown by the briar and the thorn. I will command the clouds to rain no rain on it. Yes, the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the House of Israel, and the men of Judah that chosen plant. He expected justice, but found bloodshed, integrity, but only a cry of distress.’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
The vineyard of the Lord is the House of Israel.
2nd Reading (Phil 4:6-9)
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians.
There is no need to worry; but if there is anything you need, pray for it, asking God for it with prayer and thanksgiving, and that peace of God, which is so much greater than we can understand, will guard your hearts and your thoughts, in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, fill your minds with everything that is true, everything that is noble, everything that is good and pure, everything that we love and honour, and everything that can be thought virtuous or worthy of praise. Keep doing all the things that you learnt from me and have been taught by me and have heard or seen that I do. Then the God of peace will be with you.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mt 21:33-43)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.
Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people, ‘Listen to another parable. There was a man, a landowner, who planted a vineyard; he fenced it round, dug a winepress in it and built a tower; then he leased it to tenants and went abroad. When vintage time drew near he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his produce. But the tenants seized his servants, thrashed one, killed another and stoned a third. Next he sent some more servants, this time a larger number, and they dealt with them in the same way. Finally he sent his son to them. “They will respect my son” he said. But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, “This is the heir. Come on, let us kill him and take over his inheritance.” So they seized him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. Now when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?’ They answered, ‘He will bring those wretches to a wretched end and lease the vineyard to other tenants who will deliver the produce to him when the season arrives.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the scriptures: It was the stone rejected by the builders that became the keystone. This was the Lord’s doing and it is wonderful to see? ‘I tell you, then, that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to the soul that seeks him.
Next Week’s Readings
Is 25:6-10; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14
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 4th November 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 6th November 2023 at 7:00pm in Church. |
It is with deep sadness that we would like to inform the sad news of the passing of Kevin McLoughlin one of our long-time parishioners who was active in various ministries in the parish. Heartfelt condolences to Judy and the McLoughlin family. Kevin’s Funeral Requiem Mass will be held at our church on Thursday 12th October at 11:00am. May Kevin’s soul rest in peace.
VOLUNTEERS’ THANKSGIVING MASS
Thank you to all our Parish Volunteers who give of their time, talents and gifts to serve our parish. Fr Vincent, Fr Simeon and the Parish Pastoral Council would like to invite all the volunteers in the parish to a special Thanksgiving Mass on Friday, 20th October at 7:00pm followed by fellowship. Finger Food will be provided. You are welcome to bring sweets / desserts to share. The mass will be offered for the personal intentions of all our volunteers and a special blessing will be given. For catering purposes, please register by Monday 16th October: https://www.trybooking.com/CMETH or scan the QR code.
ST PETER APOSTLE PARISH DINNER, FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER (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 as soon as possible.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Confirmations for St. Peter’s grade 6 students will be held on Thursday 12th October at 7:00pm 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.
SUGGESTIONS OR CONCERNS
Parishioners are requested to send any suggestions or concerns they may have to our Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), attention Catherine Graham. You can email us at hopperscrossing@cam.org.au or leave your suggestion/concern at the Parish Office – attention Catherine Graham. Thank you.
ST PETER APOSTLE YOUNG ADULTS GROUP (SPYA) will hold a fundraising bake sale after the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, 15th October to help raise funds for the Seniors Christmas lunch in December this year.
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 Masses this weekend.
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 complete the Family Visitation form available in the church foyer and return to the priests / sacristan or contact the parish office to make an appointment.
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
MARCH FOR THE BABIES 2023
Join in the peaceful walk through Melbourne’s CBD, to protest against the horrors of full-term abortion in Victoria.
When: 7th October 1pm start
Where: Meeting at Treasury Gardens, corner of Spring Street and Wellington Parade.
ENGAGING YOUR FAITH LECTURE SERIES
“Engaging Your Faith” is a series of short, online presentations being offered by Catholic Theological College (CTC) that invite participants to reflect on what it means to be people of faith in the contemporary world. Fourteen stand-alone sessions on a range of themes will be presented. Topics you might choose from include the following: · Explorations in the Bible · The Plenary Council, the Catholic Church, and being a Catholic · Lectio Divina · Basic Listening Skills for Pastoral Ministry · Science and faith issues. Cost: $25 per session. For more information, please refer to the CTC website: https://ctc.edu.au/ or call (03)9412 3333.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Kevin McLoughlin, Glenn Tungol, Moya Wood, Joseph Thoomkauzhy, Gloria Cardente, Vavachan Kunnemuriyil, Baby Jamini, 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, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Anthony Spiteri, Connie Spiteri, Mary Spiteri, Rita Mangion, Gnanavalan & Maria Carvalho, Maria Nguyen, Joseph Mathew, George Xavier, Emmanuel Fernando, Felix Cardente, Leonor Lopez, Tekly Ayam, Carmelo Ravaneschi, Jose Austria and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Ollie Orlinski, 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, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 15 Oct 23
| L. Vasquez / T. Grisancich / L. De La Cruz |
Roster for Readers – 14/15 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | Adele Vesty |
| 8:30am | Grace Sharman |
| 10:30am | Rosemary Hibbert |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 14/15 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | D&J Roga / K. Pham / S. Fernando |
| 8:30am | Karen F. / Romayne A. /A. Koek / I. D’Lima |
| 10:30am | B. Fernandes / S. Delos Reyes / L. Ortega / E. Mills |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |
Music Ministry – 14/15 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | FilOz |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |