DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER
PRAYER FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
O most merciful Jesus, let Thy Precious Blood flow down into Purgatory, and refresh and revive the captive souls which suffer there. Stretch out unto them Thy strong right hand, and bring them forth into the place of refreshment, light, and peace. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.
1st Reading (Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31)
A reading from the book of Proverbs.
A perfect wife – who can find her? She is far beyond the price of pearls. Her husband’s heart has confidence in her, from her he will derive no little profit. Advantage and not hurt she brings him all the days of her life. She is always busy with wool and with flax, she does her work with eager hands. She sets her hands to the distaff, her fingers grasp the spindle. She holds out her hand to the poor, she opens her arms to the needy. Charm is deceitful, and beauty empty; the woman who is wise is the one to praise. Give her a share in what her hands have worked for, and let her works tell her praises at the city gates.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Happy are those who fear the Lord.
2nd Reading (1 Thess 5:1-6)
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians.
You will not be expecting us to write anything to you, brothers, about ‘times and seasons’, since you know very well that the Day of the Lord is going to come like a thief in the night. It is when people are saying, ‘How quiet and peaceful it is’ that the worst suddenly happens, as suddenly as labour pains come on a pregnant woman; and there will be no way for anybody to evade it. But it is not as if you live in the dark, my brothers, for that Day to overtake you like a thief. No, you are all sons of light and sons of the day: we do not belong to the night or to darkness, so we should not go on sleeping, as everyone else does, but stay wide awake and sober.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord; my branches bear much fruit. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mt 25:14-30)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like a man on his way abroad who summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to a third one; each in proportion to his ability. Then he set out. ‘Now a long time after, the master of those servants came back and went through his accounts with them. The man who had received the five talents came forward bringing five more. “Sir,” he said “you entrusted me with five talents; here are five more that I have made.” ‘His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have shown you can be faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater; come and join in your master’s happiness.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
To be near God is my happiness, to place my hope in God the Lord.
Next Week’s Readings
Ezek 34:11-12, 15-17; 1 Cor 15:20-26,28; Mt 25:31-46
Feasts of the Week
Tue, 21 Nov - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wed, 22 Nov - St. Cecilia
Fri, 24 Nov - Sts. Andrew Dung Lac & companions
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. |
| MONDAY 7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom. Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible. Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Alpha sessions in the hall. |
| 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 2nd December 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 4th December 2023 at 7:00pm in Church. |
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Olympia Augustine, Elle Camilleri, Sienna Cao & Ace Omrcen who are to be baptised this Sunday. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the love of Parents, Godparents, family and friends, we pray that these children will lead lives full of happiness, faith and love.
CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR AVAILABILITY FORMS have been emailed to Readers and Communion Ministers. Please return completed forms to the Parish Office as soon as possible so the roster for the next quarter can be prepared. Hard copies of the forms are available in the church hall. Thank you.
THE PIETY STORE has a stock of WORD OF GOD 2024 books for $20 and Columban Calendars for $10 for anyone who would like to purchase these items and much more. Come and browse.
RELIGIOUS STATUES & ITEMS STALLA stall selling religious statues and items will be held in the hall after all Masses this weekend. A great opportunity for some early Christmas shopping.
MEMORIAL BOOK – MONTH OF NOVEMBER
The Memorial Book is kept near the Sanctuary. All are welcome to write down the names of their departed loved ones. The book will be taken to the Altar during Mass to remember and pray for the faithful departed at all the Masses during November.
MEMORIAL MASS FOR DECEASED – FRIDAY 24TH NOV, 7:00PM
All parishioners who have lost a loved one are invited to attend this special Memorial Mass for the Deceased. Invitations will be sent to families who have lost a loved one in the past 12 months. You are welcome to bring a photo of the Deceased and place it on the table near the Sanctuary.
WORLD YOUTH SUNDAY – 26th NOVEMBER 2023
St Peter’s Young Adults would like to invite all our youth and young families to join at the 5:00pm mass on Sunday 26th November to celebrate World Youth Sunday. There will be fellowship after mass, all are welcome.
ADVENT MASS OF ANOINTING – TUESDAY 5TH DECEMBER 11:00AM
Everyone, including the sick and elderly are invited to attend this special Mass. There will be a light lunch after Mass hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. If you are aware of anyone who wishes to be anointed but is too ill to attend this Mass, kindly ask them to contact the Parish Office and Father will visit them at home at a suitable time. (PLEASE NOTE THAT 8:30AM MASS IS CANCELLED ON THIS DAY – TUESDAY 5TH DECEMBER)
ST. PETER'S CHRISTMAS MUSIC FEST – SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER AFTER 6:00PM MASS
To celebrate the spirit of Christmas, the choirs from our parish will perform Carols in the hall from 7:15pm. All are welcome. Choirs and families are requested to bring a plate of food to share.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL GIVING TREE
To enable us to make up hampers to brighten Christmas for struggling families in our area, please take a tag from the tree and return item(s) to the baskets under the tree by Sunday 10th December. A Christmas card with your gift of food or presents lets a family know that you are thinking of them in this joyous season. Last year, with your help, we were able to help 110 families. Thank you for your generosity. Enquiries Kitty 0433710310.
NIGHT OF THE WITNESSES AT ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, East Melbourne 7pm Wed 22 November Night of the Witnesses is an evening of testimony, prayer, song, adoration and reflection to honour the witness of modern-day Christian martyrs and to stand in solidarity with Christians around the world who are suffering persecution for their faith in Jesus Christ. The Presider is Archbishop Peter Comensoli and Guest speaker is His Beatitude Patriarch Joseph Absi of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend.
ORDINATION BREAKFAST, SATURDAY, 25TH NOVEMBER, 7:45AM FOR 8:00AM START AT PARK HYATT, THE LIBRARY
Archbishop Peter Comensoli invites young men in our parish, aged 18 and over, who are involved in Youth Ministry or in any other part of life in our parish. The breakfast will include an overview on priesthood and discernment from the Vocations Team. From 9am all guests will walk across to the Cathedral to participate in the priestly Ordination. Each ticket includes breakfast at a cost of $25 each. Please add your name and any dietary requirements when you register at the following link. Ordination Breakfast - November 2023 or https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1134978
CARITAS – GAZA CRISIS APPEAL
Help provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the conflict. Donate now at www.caritas.org.au/gaza or call 1800 024 413.
ESAFETY COMMISSION — FREE PARENT WEBINARSThe ESafety Commission is offering a range of free parent webinars https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars including:
- Wellbeing and digital technologies (30 minutes)—for parents and carers of young people in secondary school
- Getting started with social media: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram (30 minutes)—for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.
| RECENTLY DECEASED We pray for Remedios Santos, Mariazinha Fernandes, AnaLinda Bergenholtz, Furta Vella, Tae Yoon Jin, Charlie Sollis, Emmanuel Cardona, Renato Manalilli, Fr. Phero Nguyen Van Tuong, Jim Smith, Edna Clayton, Pawlu Labu Manau Gam, Precila D’Silva, Ramani Kumanayake, Roberto Savio, Patricia Samuel, Antony Prakash, David Villanueva, Josefina Briones, Ida Rodericks, Veronica Jewell and all who have died in disasters all over the world. DEATH ANNIVERSARIES We pray for Michael Lewis, Claude Barber, Franco Stroscio, Evergista Porteza, Joseph Nguyen, Ine Tran, Maria Deguara, Joaquin Hari, Terrance Bernard, Gloria & Thiruchelvam Vaz, Carmena Natale, Monica Joseph and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK We pray for Violet Lawrence, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Lindsay Coates, Jenna Murnane, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla, Tony Faranda, Kelly de la Rosa, John O’Regan, Roberta Costa, Teresita Grisancich, Delice Prior and all who are ill in our Parish. |
ROSTERS
Counters – 26 Nov 23
| Tini & Barrie Hope |
Roster for Readers – 25/26 Nov 23
| 6:00pm | Savita D’Souza |
| 8:30am | KSC Reader |
| 10:30am | Rosemary Hibbert |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 25/26 Nov 23
| 6:00pm | G. Surrao / Davy F. / K. Pham / P. Albuquerque |
| 8:30am | KSC Minister / Paul F./ Pauline S. / Clarence D |
| 10:30am | F. Caruana / S. Vaz / G. Schembri / B. Fernandes |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |
Music Ministry – 25/26 Nov 23
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Domini Chorum |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |