PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, 31 October and Cup Day Tuesday, 1 November.
POLISH & FILIPINO MASSES
Please note that the Polish Mass be held on Sunday November 13th.
PIETY STORE
Divine Mercy and Columban Calendars ($9), Divine Mercy Pocket Calendars ($8), 6 copies only of "God's Word 2017" ($16), Religious Christmas Cards, in English $3 packet of 8 cards, in Vietnamese and in Polish $2.50 packet of 8 cards. Italian cards are on order.
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 6 Nov 16
| Les Jones / Tini & Barrie Hope |
Readers – 5/6 Nov 16
| 6:00pm | Sharon D’Silva |
| 8:30am | Dominic Hankins |
| 10:30am | Lute Eliepa |
| 5:00pm | Angelique Etiennette |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 5/6 Nov 16
| 6:00pm | D. Fernandez . H. Durski / A&J White |
| 8:30am | B&J Thomas / G. Siccita / K. Fernandes |
| 10:30am | S. DiBenedetto / C. Morcom / L&N Golaw |
| 5:00pm | J&D Etiennette / E. Behrouzi / VOLUNTEER |
Music Ministry – 5/6 Nov 16
| 6:00pm | Eagles Wings |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | Samoan Choir |
| 5:00pm | FilOz |
PARISH NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH
| Every Sunday | Youth & Young Adults Group 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and join the Brothers & Sisters of Two Hearts as they help you grow in your faith journey with prayer, fun, games, music and pizza. |
| 1 Nov | Feast of All Saints |
| 2 Nov | All Souls’ Day |
| 4 Nov | First Friday Mass & Adoration, 7:00pm to 10:00pm |
| 5 Nov | Healing Mass, 2:00pm to 4:30pm |
| 19/20 Nov | Feast of the King. End of Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy |
| 26/27 Nov | 1st Sunday of Advent |
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The next usual Meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Hoppers Crossing Conference will be this coming Tuesday 1st Nov (Cup Day) at 7:30pm in the Community Centre. New Members needed. Thank you.
MONSTER GARAGE SALE, 19 NOVEMBER (Proceeds from this sale to go to the church)
We are looking for saleable goods in excellent condition. If you would like to drop off items, the sheds will be open on Sundays 6 and 13 November between 10:00am and 11:30pm, or to arrange a pick up, ring Kevin on 9748 9494.
MULTICULTURAL MASS
Parishioners are reminded that our Multicultural Mass will be held on Sunday, 30th October at 10:30am. This is a wonderful occasion where the different communities in our parish family celebrate as one. Flag bearers representing the different nations and those participating in the Liturgy are required to attend a Rehearsal in the Church on Saturday, 29th October at 10:30am. We also request that every family attending brings a plate of traditional food to share. It is also an opportunity to dress in your national dress. Thank you.
YOUTH GROUP
The Brothers and Sisters of the Alliance of the Two Hearts in collaboration with our parish of St. Peters are calling all youth aged 12-30 to attend FIAT, a 4-day Marian Eucharistic Youth congress from January 19 - 22, 2017 at Encore Events Centre, 80 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. 100 years ago Our Lady appeared to 3 children in Fatima and gave them a special message that would prove to be relevant to today’s youth. Come along to a jam-packed event filled with games, workshops, talks by guest speakers, performances and of course prayer as we discover the beauty of her message. To register, contact the OATH brothers on 0433 093 833. Early bird fee is only $49 before 31 December. Hope to see you there. God Bless!
REMINDER TO READERS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
If you have not returned your Availability Form for Christmas/New Year would you please return your reply no later than October 30th. We need this form to prepare the next roster. Can you either drop off the form at the Sacristy or email your responses to the parish office at HoppersCrossing@cam.org.au or stpeters@westnet.com.au. Thank you for your help.
RECENTLY DECEASED: We pray for Lillian Flynn, Emmanuela Cook, Juliana Bella and all who died recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: We pray for Josephine De Guara, Bev Keane, Sam Bonnici, Roberto Austria, Dorothy Brennan, Angelica De Leon, Josefino Dabu, Florence Palmer, Manuel & Estrella Arce, Ireneo Besa, Melchora Bella, Leslie Fernando, Peter Paul Fernando, Anne Pissera, Candy Bird, Anna Nguy’en, Paule Pham and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Lydia Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Molly Wilson, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Aiden Catherall, Vera Fernandez, Vic Pagunsan, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Bernie Poppen, Dominic D’Lima, Lyn Aquino, Liam Parr, Veronica Gomes and all who are ill in our Parish.
DAWN MASS NOVENA, 16-24 DECEMBER 16
This will be the 21st year our parish will celebrate the Dawn Mass Novena in preparation for Christmas. The Novena Mass is held at 5:00am every morning for nine consecutive days, starting on the 16th and concluding on the 24th December. Our parish prayer group organises this by coordinating with our parishioners, other groups in our parish, prayer group benefactors and others from neighbouring parishes who attend the dawn Mass every year. Their generosity provides a festive breakfast for everyone who attends the dawn Mass. If any of you would like to be a part of this breakfast by either providing food or wish to donate towards it please contact Josephine at the parish office on 9749 4300 or email hopperscrossing@cam.org.au. If you would like to be one of the sponsors for breakfast, please put your name down on sheets that will be available in the foyer from the first weekend of November. You can choose a day to suit you from 16th to 24th December. Thank you.
POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER
Universal: That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics.
Evangelization: That World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it.
TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
God never stops wanting our good, even when we sin. Pope Francis (@Pontifex) | Twitter
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ST. PETER’S SCHOOL
| 31st Oct | No School – Curriculum Day |
| 1st Nov | No School – Melbourne Cup Public Holiday |
| 14th Dec | Year 6 Last Day – Dismissal 4:30pm from hall |
| 15th Dec | Prep – Year 4 Last Day. Dismissal 3:15pm |
| 16th Dec | Year 5 Last Day. Dismissal 3:15pm |