DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER
PRAYERS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Almighty Father,
You made everyone in your own image and likeness, and when that image was defaced by sin, you restored it through Christ:
Hear our prayers, we pray you, for all our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest in the hope of the resurrection, and show them the glory of your face.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.
1st Reading (Wis 6:12-16)
A reading from the book of Wisdom.
Wisdom is bright, and does not grow dim. By those who love her she is readily seen, and found by those who look for her. Quick to anticipate those who desire her, she makes herself known to them. Watch for her early and you will have no trouble; you will find her sitting at your gates. Even to think about her is understanding fully grown; be on the alert for her and anxiety will quickly leave you. She herself walks about looking for those who are worthy of her and graciously shows herself to them as they go, in every thought of theirs coming to meet them.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
2nd Reading (1 Thes 4:13-18)
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians.
We want you to be quite certain, brothers, about those who have died, to make sure that you do not grieve about them, like the other people who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that it will be the same for those who have died in Jesus: God will bring them with him. We can tell you this from the Lord’s own teaching, that any of us who are left alive until the Lord’s coming will not have any advantage over those who have died. At the trumpet of God, the voice of the archangel will call out the command and the Lord himself will come down from heaven; those who have died in Christ will be the first to rise, and then those of us who are still alive will be taken up in the clouds, together with them; to meet the Lord in the air. So we shall stay with the Lord for ever. With such thoughts as these you should comfort one another.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Be watchful and ready: you know not when the Son of Man is coming. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mt 25:1-13)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus told this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven will be like this: Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were sensible: the foolish ones did take their lamps, but they brought no oil, whereas the sensible ones took flasks of oil as well as their lamps. The bridegroom was late, and they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. But at midnight there was a cry, “The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet him.” At this, all those bridesmaids woke up and trimmed their lamps, and the foolish ones said to the sensible ones, “Give us some of your oil: our lamps are going out.” But they replied, “There may not be enough for us and for you; you had better go to those who sell it and buy some for yourselves.” They had gone off to buy it when the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall and the door was closed. The other bridesmaids arrived later. “Lord, Lord,” they said “open the door for us.” But he replied, “I tell you solemnly, I do not know you.” So stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose, near restful waters he leads me.
Next Week’s Readings
Prov 31:10-13,19-20, 30-31; 1 Thess 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30
Feasts of the Week
Fri, 17 Nov -St. Elizabeth of Hungary
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 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. |
FR. SIMEON ON ANNUAL LEAVE
Parishioners, please note that Fr. Simeon will be away on annual leave from 13th to 21st November. We wish Fr Simeon a well-deserved, safe and enjoyable holiday with his family and friends.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Henery Labu, Raizel Bhore and Logan Ashman who are to be baptised this weekend. 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.
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.
THE PIETY STORE has a stock of WORD OF GOD 2024 for $20 and much more. Come and browse.
CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR AVAILABILITY FORMS have been emailed to Readers and Communion Ministers. Can we please request that forms be returned to the parish office, latest by Sunday 12th November so we are able to prepare the roster for the next quarter. Hard copies of the forms are available in the church hall. Thank you.
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 2023St 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.
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 our 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
2023 KNOX PUBLIC LECTURE
Tuesday 28th November, 7:30pm. Live videostream via Zoom“Truth and Peace: Timeless Twins” Presented by Dr Susan Connelly RSJ. To book scan the QR code or go to trybooking.com/CMYVM.Enquiries: Ph: +613 9412 3333 or email vi.panganiban@ctc.edu.au, or website: ctc.edu.au
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.
AN URGENT PRAYER FOR PEACE
God of compassion,
We turn to you with heavy hearts
As we consider the needs of your family.
Israelis and Palestinians, we are all your people,
Each of us loved by You
And called to live in peace and justice.
We lament the dreadful loss of life,
Destruction of property and loss of human dignity.
We are pained by so much suffering.
We beg you to bring healing to this ancient place.
Help your people find a way forward.
Enable everyone to look each other in the eye,
And embrace each other as sisters and brothers,
As they find your image in every face.
We ask that courage and grace
Will help create a wiser and more gentle future,
Where everyone has a home.
God of wisdom, come to our aid.
Amen.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Tae Yoon Jim, 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 Edward Palmer, Diego Lopez, Paul Deguara, Nieves Mozo, John Abraham, Jiju Abraham, Mathew Nguyen, Lourdes Moriss, Bonifacio Mendoza, Melvina Garcia 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, Gwen Graham, John O’Regan, Roberta Costa, Ana Linda Bergenholtz, Teresita Grisancich, Delice Prior and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 19 Nov 23
| Lerna Vasquez/Teresita Grisancich/Luzviminda De La Cruz |
Roster for Readers – 18/19 Nov 23
| 6:00pm | David Roga |
| 8:30am | Sharon D’Silva |
| 10:30am | Cleophas Peters |
| 5:00pm | Dominic Hankins |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 18/19 Nov 23
| 6:00pm | J. Roga / S. Fernando / H. Durski / J. Tramontana |
| 8:30am | S. Joseph / G. Sharman / K. Fernandes / I. D’Lima |
| 10:30am | M. Peters / S. Delos Reyes / L. Ortega / G. Siccita |
| 5:00pm | C. Skinner / E. Angeles / A. Koek / Volunteer |
Music Ministry – 18/19 Nov 23
| 6:00pm | St Cecilia |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | FilOz |
| 5:00pm | KNK |