PARISH NEWS
CAR PARK REFURBISHMENT
Thanks be to God our car park work commenced on Monday (January 14) and is progressing well. Subject to weather remaining good, we expect the car park refurbishment to be completed by Friday 25 January 2019. Car park and Community Centre will be fully closed until then. Thank you for your co-operation and assistance in this regard. Please do pray that the car park refurbishment will be completed on time.
FEAST OF STO NIÑO will be celebrated at St. Peter Apostle Mission Parish at 12 noon on Sunday, 27th January 2019. Procession starts at 11:30am in the carpark. You are welcome to bring your Sto Niño icons on the day.
PIETY STORE
Divine Mercy and Columban Calendars are available ($9). Keep informed of Saints' Feast days and other Feasts throughout the year.
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD – SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY
A special 'Blessing of Candles' will be given on this Feast Day at the 9:15am Mass. Everyone is invited to bring their own candles and place them on the table at the front of the altar before the start of Mass.
YOUTH MASS
Please note that from February 2019, the 5:00pm Mass on the 3rd Sunday of each month will be a Youth Mass, and they will supply all the Ministries for the Mass.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH (FROM FEBRUARY 2019
| Sundays |
6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm |
| Baptisms | 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon. Next Baptism Formation Meeting, Monday, 4th February at 7:00pm in Church. |
| 1st Fridays | 7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass |
| Healing Mass | 1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm – NEXT HEALING MASS ON FEBRUARY 2nd, 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
READERS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
As the next Roster from March to May 2019 will include the Easter Ceremonies, please complete the Availability Forms in the Hall and return them to the Parish Office NO LATER THAN 6TH FEBRUARY,2019. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
LOST KEYS
A set of keys has been found in the vicinity of the parish. If you are the owner of the keys and are able to identify the key chain, please see Fr. Vincent after any of the masses to collect the keys.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER – JANUARY 20, 2019, 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” (1 Corinthians 12:7)
St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your gifts according to God’s plan? How are you helping to build God’s kingdom here on earth? Remember that if you don’t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it. Live the life God has intended for you, feel His love, peace and joy!
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, REFLECTION & ACTION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
All are invited to attend a Vigil Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita and to mark the International Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking on Thursday, 7th February 2019 at 7:30pm. Celebrated by Archbishop Peter Comensoli at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne.
MOVIE NIGHT
The Young Adults are having their first movie night on 28 January 2019. We are screening the movie FIREPROOF (PG) an inspirational Christian movie about a fireman who goes to great lengths to save his marriage. It’s a family movie with special emphasis on Christian marriage. Sausage Sizzle and snacks at 6:30pm with movie commencing at 7:00pm. Come and support our Young Adults Ministry. Gold Coin Donation. If you would like to donate or help out at the event please contact Rhea on 0419 046 809.
THE LENTEN JESUS: DISCERNING THE WAY
Planning day for the Season of Lent & Holy Week. Saturday 16 February 2019 at the Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne. 10:00am to 3:30pm. $30 per person incl. morning tea, lunch & workshop material. Contact Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation on 9926 5761 or evangelisation@cam.org.au.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Joseph Mintoff, Naveesha Leitan, Hamilton Lazaro, Nicanor Sanchez, Yesudason Johnkutty, Eugene Pietrzykowski and all who have passed away recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Charlie Mintoff, Nithin Vaz, John Noel Alexander, Baptist, Gracy & Hosie D’Souza, Joe Monteiro, Dr. Leslie Gonsalves, John, Theresa & Jackie Hollom, Dante Lopez, Maria Deguara, Edith Platel, Robert Wells, Desmond Conns, Baptist, Gracy & Hosie D’Souza, Martin Pham Nguyen, Pam Mulholland, Winston & Ralston Ephraums, Frances Mizzi, Elizabeth Koncz and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Rita Dubowik, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Virginia Jewers, Janko Janksic, Josie Walsh, Cynthia Middleton, Eugene Xavier, Mabel Fernandes, Maureen Moynahan and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 27 January 19
| Kevin McLoughlin / Jeff Leeson |
Readers – 26/27 January 19
| 6:00pm | Sonia Sabu Mathew |
| 8:30am | KSC Reader |
| 10:30am | Mario D’Mello |
| 5:00pm | Dominic Hankins |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 26/27 January 19
| 6:00pm | Praful A. / Josie T. / B. Farrugia / E. Dalton |
| 8:30am | KSC Minister / K. McLoughlin / L&B Jones |
| 10:30am | Z. D’Mello / S. DiB / S. Colla / F. Caruana |
| 5:00pm | S&I Simangan / E. Behrouzi / S. Joseph |