PARISH NEWS
ROSARY DURING THE MONTH OF MAY
During the month of May, Rosary is recited at 6:30pm in church every from Monday to Friday and after the evening Mass on Saturday and Sunday.
MONTH OF MAY MASS COUNT
Parishioners, please note that as required by our Archdiocese each year, there will be a mass count at all masses for the first four weekends in May. Could we please request volunteers to assist with these counts. The count is also required to be taken at the Filipino, Polish and Spanish masses for the first four weekends in May.
PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Secretary will be away from 29 May to 9 June incl. During this time, the parish office will be manned by volunteers. To assist us during this two week period, we request that any notices and names for the sick list and death anniversaries be forwarded to the parish office by 3:00pm on the Wednesday prior to the weekend. We thank you for your understanding.
ROSTERS FOR JUNE, JULY & AUGUST FOR:
- LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
- PIETY STORE
- COMMUNION TO THE SICK
are available for collection in the hall.
PENTECOST SUNDAY, 4 JUNE
Our parish will celebrate the feast of the Pentecost by holding an all-night Vigil starting at 7:00pm on Saturday, June 3 and concluding with Mass at 5:00am on Sunday June 4. All are invited to attend. Roster sheets have been placed in the hall so parishioners can pick times suitable to them.
HEALING MASS IN JUNE
Please note that there will be no Healing Mass or Prayer Meeting on the first Saturday June 3. Healing Mass for June will be held on Saturday, 10th June.
STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL
Stewardship renewal will take place at the end of June. New envelopes will be available for collection on the 17/18th June. If you would like to change your current pledge or mode of giving, please contact the parish office via email at stpeters@westnet.com.au or hopperscrossing@cam.org.au or on 9749 4300 on or before 31st May 2017. If you would like to join our Stewardship program, please take a registration card from the foyer / or near the sacristy where the oils are displayed, complete the Stewardship side of the card and drop it into the collection bags during Mass or in the Mass offering slot near the sacristy. You can also drop it off at the parish office or give it to Fr. Pius or Dcn. Charles after Mass.
REGISTRATION OF PARISHIONERS
If you are not already a parishioner and would like to be registered as one at St. Peters, please complete a registration card available from the foyer and as above, drop it in the collection bags during Mass or in the Mass offering slot near the sacristy or at the parish office, or give it to Fr. Pius or Dcn. Charles after Mass. Please remember that being baptised in this parish or attending Mass regularly does not automatically make a person a parishioner. The person needs to be registered on the parish census program.
THANK YOU to all who volunteered at the Sausage Sizzle a couple of weeks ago. We would like to hold this once a month as not only is it fundraising for the parish, but it also provides a place for parishioners to socialise and brings the parish community together.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR PARISH
| 3 June | Pentecost – All-night Vigil starts at 7:00pm and ends with Mass at 5:00am on 4 June |
| 10 June | Healing Mass, 2:00pm – 4:30pm |
| 17 June | First Multicultural Mass Planning meeting at 10:15am in the Meeting Room off hall |
BIBLE STUDY CLASS
Bible Study continues Monday May 22nd from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Community Centre. We are reading Luke Chapters 9 & 10. All are welcome. Experience God’s Word in a different and interactive way. Enquiries call Royden on 0426071375.
MULTICULTURAL MASS
Please note that the first Multicultural Mass Planning Meeting for this year will be held on Saturday, 17 June 2017 at 10:15am in the meeting room off the church hall. All are invited to attend to help support the Eritrean community make the celebration a joyous one.
WALKATHON
On behalf of St. Peter Apostle Primary School, I would like to thank Fr. Pius and the parish for their incredible generosity in supporting our school walkathon. The children were very excited to have Fr. Pius walk with them on the day and the school community is very appreciative of the parishioners who sponsored Fr. Pius and donated money towards the purchase of school equipment. So far these funds have exceeded $500 which is fantastic. Thank you again and we look forward to continuing to strengthen the links between our school and parish.
Karen Wilson, School Principal
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE SCHOOL
| 9 June | No School – Curriculum Day |
| 12 June | No School – Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday |
| 30 June | Last of Term 2. School Finishes at 1:00pm. |
| 17 July | Term 3 commences at 8:45am |
SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASSES
Parishioners, please note the following dates for children from St.Peter’s who will receive their First Holy Communion. Please be aware that parking may be an issue at these masses.
May 27th (Sat) – 6:00pm Mass
May 28th (Sun) – 10:30 am Mass
DIOCESE CHAPLAINCY APPEAL
There will be a third collection this weekend for the Diocese Chaplaincy Appeal. We thank you for your support.
POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR MAY
That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace.
TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
Fatima is more than anything this mantle of Light where we take refuge when we ask the Virgin Mary: “show unto us Jesus”. Pope Francis (@Pontifex) | Twitter
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Rosa Scrofani, Orazio Baffi, Anna-Marie Medel, Molly Wilson, Glenis Mumford, Marija Husar, Robert Cannard, Vita Giovanna Sarpi, Nicola Lettieri and all who passed away recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Barbara Brunner, Irene Stanley, Zofia Rzeszowska, Xenia Schulz, Frank Catania, Encarnacion Caolboy, Emmanuel Nguyen and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Angela O’Brien, Mary McMinn, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Diane Cameron, Sean Donaldson, Kristian Romois, Vera Fernandez, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Bob Meehan, Dominic D’Lima, Cynthia Middleton, Milton Roberts, Elizabeth Slee, Trevor Rush, Jamilton Dabu, Bennie Manninen, Rose & Lewis Farrugia, Lisa Hassan and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters 28 May 17
| Royden D. / Paul M. / Aloisio S. / Peter F. / Pravin A. |
Readers – 27/28 May 17
| 6:00pm | Davy Fernandes |
| 8:30am | KSC Reader |
| 10:30am | Rosemary Hibbert |
| 5:00pm | Angelique Etiennette |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 27/28 May 17
| 6:00pm | M. Maple / J. Tramontana / A&J White |
| 8:30am | KSC Minister / K. McLoughlin / L. Jones / Vol. |
| 10:30am | N. Costa / S. DiB / V. Firman / Vanina IDA |
| 5:00pm | ES&I Simangan / J&D Etiennette |
Music Ministry 27/28 May 17
| 6:00pm | Filiorum Dei |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | Domini Chorum |
| 5:00pm | Volunteer |