PARISH NEWS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. PIUS
Fr. Pius, your parishioners wish you a very Happy Birthday! May God bless you in a special way today for the love and concern with which you minister to all those who are entrusted to your care. We pray many blessings for you today and always.
ROSARY DURING THE MONTH OF MAY
During the month of May, Rosary is recited at 6:30pm in church every day from Monday to Friday and after the evening Mass on Saturday and Sunday. All parishioners are invited to join us.
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.
PENTECOST SUNDAY, 4 JUNE
A reminder that next weekend 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.
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.
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
HEALING MASS IN JUNE
Please note that there will be no Healing Mass or Prayer Meeting on Saturday 3rd June. Healing Mass for June will be held on Saturday, 10th June.
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 |
ROSTERS FOR JUNE, JULY & AUGUST FOR:
- LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
- PIETY STORE
- COMMUNION TO THE SICK
are available for collection in the hall.
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.
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 |
ONE PENTECOST 2017: DRENCHED IN HEAVEN’S DEW
Sunday 4 June, 3pm, St Brigid’s Hall, 378 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North
Since 2013, ONE Sprit Australia has been gathering together people in Melbourne for a special celebration of Pentecost. In 2017, a number of groups are working together to provide a creative, engaging, prayerful and fun celebration of faith and life. Includes Mass (at 3pm), live worship, inspiring preaching, testimonies, art, food and festivities and Pentecost rally. Free entry. Registration: https://pentecostmelbourne.eventbrite.com.au/
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Rosa Scrofani, Orazio Baffi, Glenis Mumford, Marija Husar, Robert Cannard, Vita Sarpi, Nicola Lettieri, Cecelia Pinto, Margaret Ridge, Bennie Manninen, Inez Pace Nicoletti, Mary Pajar, Genoveffa Martelli and all who passed away recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Uthuppu Kodakkathanath, Hishal Shiker, Russom Shiker, Poly Pynadath, Patrick Foster, James and Thomas Prathapasinghe 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, Rose & Lewis Farrugia, Lisa Hassan and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters 4 June 17
| B. Coghlan / Kevin McL / J. Leeson / F. Thomas / C. D’Souza |
Readers – 3/4 June 17
| 6:00pm | Jeffrey Poppen |
| 8:30am | Bev Jones |
| 10:30am | Lute Eliepa |
| 5:00pm | Melanie Etiennette |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 3/4 June 17
| 6:00pm | H. Durski / M. Nelthropp / B. Farrugia / S. D’Silva |
| 8:30am | G. Sharman / Karen F. / C. Coelho / L. Jones |
| 10:30am | S. Sipilliano / N&R Golaw / C. Morcom |
| 5:00pm | J&D Etiennette / S. Joseph / E. Behrouzi |
Music Ministry 3/4 June 17
| 6:00pm | Eagles Wings |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | Samoan Choir |
| 5:00pm | FilOz |