Maria Maple – Page 12 – St Peter Apostle Mission Parish

1st Sunday of Lent 2022

Maria MapleMarch 5, 2022March 5, 2022

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR MARCH
PRAYER FOR PEACE & JUSTICE IN UKRAINE

God of peace and justice, who change the hardened heart and break the power of violence, we entrust the people of Ukraine to you.

Protect them in this time of peril; let them know not death but life; not slavery but freedom.

You are Father of all; we are brothers and sisters.

Give us the strength to live that truth in love, choosing peace not war.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
Whenever he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days.

1^st Reading (Deut 26:4-10)
A reading from the book of Deuteronomy.
Moses said to the people: ‘The priest shall take the pannier from your hand and lay it before the altar of the Lord your God. Then, in the sight of the Lord your God, you must make this pronouncement: ‘“My father was a wandering Aramaean. He went down into Egypt to find refuge there, few in numbers; but there he became a nation, great, mighty, and strong. The Egyptians ill-treated us, they gave us no peace and inflicted harsh slavery on us. But we called on the Lord, the God of our fathers. The Lord heard our voice and saw our misery, our toil and our oppression; and the Lord brought us out of Egypt with mighty hand and outstretched arm, with great terror, and with signs and wonders. He brought us here and gave us this land, a land where milk and honey flow. Here then I bring the first-fruits of the produce of the soil that you, Lord, have given me.” ‘You must then lay them before the Lord your God, and bow down in the sight of the Lord your God.’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.

2^nd Reading (Rom 10:8-13)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
Scripture says: The word (that is the faith we proclaim) is very near to you, it is on your lips and in your heart. If your lips confess that Jesus is Lord and if you believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, then you will be saved. By believing from the heart you are made righteous; by confessing with your lips you are saved. When scripture says: those who believe in him will have no cause for shame, it makes no distinction between Jew and Greek: all belong to the same Lord who is rich enough, however many ask for his help, for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
No one lives on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!

Gospel (Lk 4:1-13)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit through the wilderness, being tempted there by the devil for forty days. During that time he ate nothing and at the end he was hungry. Then the devil said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to turn into a loaf.’ But Jesus replied, ‘Scripture says: Man does not live on bread alone.’ Then leading him to a height, the devil showed him in a moment of time all the kingdoms of the world and said to him, ‘I will give you all this power and the glory of these kingdoms, for it has been committed to me and I give it to anyone I choose. Worship me, then, and it shall all be yours.’ But Jesus answered him, ‘Scripture says: You must worship the Lord your God, and serve him alone.’ Then he led him to Jerusalem and made him stand on the parapet of the Temple. ‘If you are the Son of God,’ he said to him ‘throw yourself down from here, for scripture says: He will put his angels in charge of you to guard you, and again: They will hold you up on their hands in case you hurt your foot against a stone.’ But Jesus answered him, ‘It has been said: You must not put the Lord your God to the test.’ Having exhausted all these ways of tempting him, the devil left him, to return at the appointed time.
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.

Next Week’s Readings
Gen 15:5-12,17-18; Phil 3:17 – 4:1 Lk 9:28-36

PARISH NEWS

UPDATED PARISH GUIDELINES

Following Government announcements, kindly note the following if attending Masses:

No vaccination requirements or density limits.
No registration via QR Code.
Face masks are optional.
Please sanitise prior to entering church.

Further information available from the archdiocese website
https://melbournecatholic.org/covid-19-guidelines.

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

Sundays	9:15am to 10:25am – Sunday School for children attending non-Catholic Schools. 10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 2^nd and 4^th Sundays.
Mondays	7:00pm to 8:30pm – Bible Study on zoom, Monday 7^th March Meeting ID: 937 2046 8105 Passcode: BibleStudy Contact Clive Gonsalves 0490814452 / Francis Thomas 0401787372 7:00pm to 8:30pm Alpha on Zoom. Contact Anita on 0411772320 for details.
Tuesdays	7:00pm Online Zoom Rosary Meeting ID: 893 2042 1399 Passcode: rosary
Wednesdays	7:00pm RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) on Zoom. 7:00pm Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena
1^st Fridays	7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration
Saturdays	2:30pm to 4:00pm – St. Peter’s Charismatic Prayer Community Praise & Worship in Church. 1.30 pm to 4pm - Healing Mass on 1^st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 5 March at 1.30 pm
Baptisms	12 noon – Baptisms held 1^st & 3^rd Sundays. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on the 1^st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. The next Baptism Prep Meeting will be on Monday 7 March at 7pm in the church.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Lewis Spiteri and Claudia Rozario 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.

BAPTISMAL RENEWAL MASS
On behalf of Fr Vincent and our parish community, we warmly welcome the families of children who were baptised in our parish in 2021 from January to December with their parents, for a Baptismal Renewal Mass on Sunday 6 March at 10:30am. At this mass we will pray specially for these children and their parents.

ENROLMENTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL SACRAMENTAL & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME (for Children attending non-Catholic schools) to be done as soon as possible on a Sunday from 9:15am to 11:00am at the School (follow the arrow signs). Baptism Certificates need to be sighted. Even if children attended last year, you still need to re-enrol. For more information, please ring Bernice on 9749 2812.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Volunteers needed urgently to help with Children’s Liturgy at the 10:30am mass on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays of the month. There is no experience required and all material will be provided. Commitment is only 7 – 8 sessions a year. Please contact the Parish office if you are interested.

LECTIO DIVINA
Lectio Divina is a technique of reading the Bible from a devotional perspective. You are invited to meditative reading, praying and contemplating the Word of God during Lent on Thursdays 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st March from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at St. Peters Church.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS-DURING LENT
Stations of the Cross are held every Friday during Lent at 7:00pm followed by Mass. Stations of the Cross on Friday 11^th March will be conducted by the Baptism Formation Ministry.

LENTEN PILGRIMAGE – TA PINU
Come and join us for our yearly Lenten pilgrimage at Ta Pinu, to pray and reflect on Jesus’ passion and death. Saturday 12^thMarch 2022 at Our Lady of Ta Pinu Shrine, 15 Flanagan Dr., Merrimu, Vic 3340. Program starts at 10:30am with the 14 Stations of the Cross followed by Eucharistic Mass at 12:00pm. Fellowship BYO lunch at Merrimu Reservoir Bacchus Marsh.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK/HEALING MASS - TUESDAY 15^TH MARCH, 11:00AM MASS
Everyone, especially the sick and elderly, are invited to attend our Anointing for Healing Mass on Tuesday 15^thMarch at 11:00am. Following Mass, a light luncheon will be served in the hall. All welcome. 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 on 9749 4300 and Fr Vincent will visit them at home at a suitable time.

REMINDER TO PLEASE RETURN EASTER AVAILABILITY FORMS FOR READERS & COMMUNION MINISTERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

CHILD SAFETY
At St. Peter’s, we are committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. We welcome families with children at all Masses and have a special children’s liturgy available at the 10:30am Mass on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays of the month. To help us all to keep children safe, we remind parents and guardians to always accompany their children if they need to leave their seat during Mass. If you have any child safety concerns, please contact our Child Safeguarding Officer, Catherine Graham at the Parish office on (03) 9749 4300 or via email to Catherine.graham@cam.org.au.

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE PROGRAM
Expressions of Interest are welcomed from suitably qualified applicants holding a Certificate IV or a Diploma in Early Childhood and Care. Please contact the parish office on 97494300 for more details.

PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES are available for collection from the foyer, at the rear of the church and the church exit. Thank you.

FILIPINO MASS – 4^TH SUNDAY AT 12 PM
Filmass is seeking sponsors to help with mass preparation (choir, altar & readings). Please email: STPETERFILMASS@GMAIL.COM for more information.

YOUNG ADULTS SPYA meet every 1^st and 3^rd Sunday at 6:00pm in the Theatrette. Join us for dinner, prayer, games and chats. Contact Raoul on 0411057080 for more info.

LENT 2022 WITH THE CATHOLIC GUY BRUCE DOWNES
Be inspired, Be refreshed, Be renewed! For 40 days you will receive a short, practical and inspiring video in your inbox every morning to help you make this Lenten journey more powerful and prayerful. This program is FREE and you can sign up here: https://BruceDownes.org/Lent22, Call 1300 734 880 for more information.

INFORMATION SESSION FOR THE PERMANENT DIACONATE
DO YOU FEEL LIKE BEING CALLED TO SERVE? The Permanent Diaconate is open to single and married men who want to serve God and the Church as ordained ministers. COME & SEE! An Information Session will be held on Saturday 2 April 2022, 10:00 -11.45 am at the Catholic Theological College (CTC), East Melbourne. For more info: A new Vocations website is under development, however the links below (copy, then paste) are working.
Watch: Melbourne’s Deacons https://youtu.be/q2RhNDbtTS0
Watch: Pope Francis’ 2020 Prayer Intention for Deacons https://youtu.be/NuG99HD1LaY
Read More: [Brochure] https://www.cam1.org.au/permanent-diaconate
Contact: Office of the Permanent Diaconate (Phone) 03 9412 3357 (Email) diaconate@cam.org.au.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Dcn. Charles English, Fr Kevin Mogg AM PE, Elikutty John, Hilary Calistas, Trees Kleist, Denis Boother, Darren Hughes, Pilar Simangan, Fr Thanh Ngoc Tran OP, Rose Anne Murphy, Jerry Clarke, Aubrey Roberts, Percy Fernandez, Alban D’Souza, Aloysia Dsa, Carlos Duran, Michael Mathew, Gerardo Monsalve, Dominic Rammohan, all who have died due to COVID-19 and all who have passed away.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Oscar Rego, Austin Gracias, Raymond Linning, Judith & Sebastian DCruz, Fr. Ave Maria DSa, Afra & Isidonio Fernandes, Eardley Beck, Fr Joe Briffa, Desmond Conns, Anthony Menezes, Vincent D’Souza, Alex D’Souza, Michael Gastin and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Kath Meddings, Wilfredo Villareal, Brian & Helen Kelly, Gordon Newman, Steven & Helen Smith, Ann Gee Lee, Sylvia Aldersea, Thais Long, Vincent Margaret, Dale D’Souza, Franklin Quintanilla, Adrian McGill, Kevin Hynes, Jeffrey Dalton, Jean Cameron, Enid Gibb, Baby Sora, Arturo Bacani, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Bill Thomas, Pedro Lopez, Robert Martinez, Trevor D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz, Malia Kautai, Monique Simonides, Margie Fernando, Walter Castelino, Yvonne Caruana, Francis Thomas, Lindsay Coates and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 13 Mar 22

John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira

Readers – 12/13 Mar 22

6:00pm	Francis Thomas
8:30am	Dominic Hankins
10:30am	Joan OCampo
5:00pm	Connie Skinner

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 12/13 Mar 22

6:00pm	J. Tramontana / G. Linning / K. Phan
8:30am	I. DLima / G. Sharman / Volunteer
10:30am	S. Colla / F. Caruana / J. Quinless
5:00pm	E. Angeles / G. Siccita / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 12/13 Mar 22

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	Filiorum Dei
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ

8th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Maria MapleFebruary 26, 2022February 26, 2022

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR FEBRUARY
PRAYER TO END THE PANDEMIC
written by Pope Francis

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross, were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith. “Protectress of all people”, you know our needs, and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this time of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering, and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

Entrance Antiphon
The Lord became my protector. He brought me out to a place of freedom; he saved me because he delighted in me.

1^st Reading (Sirach 27:4-7)
A reading from the book of Ecclesiasticus (Sirach).
In a shaken sieve the rubbish is left behind, so too the defects of a man appear in his talk. The kiln tests the work of the potter, the test of a man is in his conversation. The orchard where the tree grows is judged on the quality of its fruit, similarly a man’s words betray what he feels. Do not praise a man before he has spoken, since this is the test of men.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.

2^nd Reading (1 Cor 15:54-58)
A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
When this perishable nature has put on imperishability, and when this mortal nature has put on immortality, then the words of scripture will come true: Death is swallowed up in victory. Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? Now the sting of death is sin, and sin gets is power from the Law. So let us thank God for giving us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Never give in then, my dear brothers, never admit defeat; keep on working at the Lord’s work always, knowing that, in the Lord, you cannot be labouring in vain.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Shine on the world like bright stars; you are offering it the word of life. Alleluia!

Gospel (Lk 6:39-45)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus told a parable to his disciples. ‘Can one blind man guide another? Surely both will fall into a pit? The disciple is not superior to his teacher; the fully trained disciple will always be like his teacher. Why do you observe the splinter in your brother’s eye and never notice the plank in your own? How can you say to your brother, “Brother, let me take out the splinter that is in your eye,” when you cannot see the plank in your own? Hypocrite! Take the plank out of your own eye first, and then you will see clearly enough to take out the splinter that is in your brother’s eye. There is no sound tree that produces rotten fruit, nor again a rotten tree that produces sound fruit. For every tree can be told by its own fruit; people do not pick figs from thorns, nor gather grapes from brambles. A good man draws what is good from the store of goodness in his heart; a bad man draws what is bad from the store of badness. For a man’s words flow out of what fills his heart.
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me, sing psalms to the name of the Lord Most High.

Next Week’s Readings
Deut 26:4-10; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

Feasts of the Week
Wed, 2 Mar - ASH Wednesday

PARISH NEWS

UPDATED PARISH GUIDELINES

Following Government announcements, kindly note the following if attending Masses:

No vaccination requirements or density limits.
No registration via QR Code if attending Mass.
Face masks are optional.
Please sanitise prior to entering church.

Further information available from the archdiocese website
https://melbournecatholic.org/covid-19-guidelines.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE COVID MARSHALLS & VOLUNTEERS who worked so diligently during the past months to ensure that we followed all government regulations and kept everyone safe. We would not have managed without your valuable assistance.

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

Sundays	9:15am to 10:25am – Sunday School for children attending non-Catholic Schools. 10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 2^nd and 4^th Sundays.
Mondays	7:00pm to 8:30pm – Bible Study on zoom. Meeting ID: 919 8422 0776 Passcode: bible Contact Clive Gonsalves 0490814452 / Francis Thomas 0401787372 7:00pm to 8:30pm Alpha on Zoom. Contact Anita on 0411772320 for details.
Tuesdays	7:00pm Online Zoom Rosary Meeting ID: 893 2042 1399 Passcode: rosary
Wednesdays	7:00pm RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) on Zoom. 7:00pm Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena
1^st Fridays	7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration
Saturdays	2:30pm to 4:00pm – St. Peter’s Charismatic Prayer Community Praise & Worship in Church. 1.30 pm to 4pm - Healing Mass on 1^st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 5 March at 1.30 pm
Baptisms	12 noon – Baptisms held 1^st & 3^rd Sundays. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on the 1^st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. The next Baptism Prep Meeting will be on Monday 7 March at 7pm in the church.

REMINDER TO PLEASE RETURN EASTER AVAILABILITY FORMS FOR READERS & COMMUNION MINISTERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

CHILD SAFETY
At St. Peters, we are committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. We welcome families with children at all Masses and have a special children’s liturgy available at the 10:30am Mass on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays of the month. To help us all to keep children safe, we remind parents and guardians to always accompany their children if they need to leave their seat during Mass. If you have any child safety concerns, please contact our Child Safeguarding Officer, Catherine Graham at the Parish office on (03) 9749 4300 or via email to Catherine.graham@cam.org.au

ASH WEDNESDAY – 2^ND MARCH 8:30AM AND 7:00PM MASSES
Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, which is a penitential season of prayer, self-denial and helping others. A reminder that Ash Wednesday is an obligatory day of fast and abstinence. Masses with the distribution of Ashes will be held at 8:30am and 7:00pm.

POPE CALLS FOR DAY OF PRAYER, FASTING FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE
Pope Francis has invited everyone to make March 2, Ash Wednesday a day of fasting for peace. He has encouraged us to devote ourselves intensely to prayer and fasting. May the Queen of Peace protect the world from the folly of war.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS-DURING LENT
Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday at 7:00pm followed by Mass. This will commence Friday 4^th March.

LENTEN PILGRAMAGE – TA PINU
Come and join us in our yearly Lenten pilgrimage at Ta Pinu to pray and reflect on Jesus’ passion and death. Saturday 12^thMarch 2022 at Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu Shrine, 15 Flanagan Dr., Merrimu Vic 3340. Program starts at 10:30am with the 14 Stations of the Cross followed by Eucharistic Mass at 12:00pm. Fellowship BYO lunch at Merrimu Reservoir Bacchus Marsh.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK/HEALING MASS - TUESDAY 15^TH MARCH, 11:00AM MASS
Everyone, especially the sick and elderly, are invited to attend our Anointing for Healing Mass on Tuesday 15^thMarch at 11:00am. Following Mass, a light luncheon will be served in the hall. All welcome. Kindly note, that due to government regulations proof of vaccination will need to be shown if attending the luncheon. No proof required if attending the Mass only. Also, 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 on (03) 97494300 and Father will visit them at home at a suitable time.

PROJECT COMPASSION SUNDAY – 26/27 FEBRUARY
Please take home a Project Compassion box and a set of donation envelopes to support Caritas Australia this Lenten season and help support vulnerable people around the world, now and For All Future Generations. With your support, Caritas Australia has supported vulnerable communities around the world to tackle poverty, food security, education, water, sanitation and disaster risk reduction to build a better future for all. You can also donate online by visiting lent.caritas.org.au Thank you. To hear inspiring stories and issues from around the world join in on ZOOM for one-hour weekly sessions over the 6 weeks of Lent. Register at lent.caritas.org.au

AAKASH BASHEER
Aakash Bashir, a 20 year old lay Catholic and former pupil of Don Bosco Technical Institute of Lahore, Pakistan became a martyr in his bid to prevent a suicide bomber from entering a packed church in 2015. Archbishop Sebastian Shah of Lahore made the Vatican’s announcement during the Mass on January 31, the feast day of St. Don Bosco. Aakash Bashir is the first person from Pakistan to be elevated to the rank of Servant of God. Aakash, who was standing at the entrance when the suicide bombers tried to enter the Church, was killed while blocking them. Aakash's last words were, "I will die, but I will not allow you to enter the Church." Bashir Emmanuel, Aakash's father, said it was a great honour for the Vatican to allow Aakash to be a Servant of God and added that his son represents the strength of the Christian faith in Pakistan.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Dcn. Charles English, Denis Boother, Darren Hughes, Pilar Simangan, Fr Thanh Ngoc Tran OP, Rose Anne Murphy, Jerry Clarke, Aubrey Roberts, Percy Fernandez, Alban D’Souza, Aloysia Dsa, Carlos Duran, Michael Mathew, Gerardo Monsalve, Dominic Rammohan, all who have died due to COVID-19 and all who have passed away.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Norm Hegarty, Mona Mann, Rosario Rosas, Sujatha Ramathati, Gliceria Tacata, Rebecca Tacata, Roberto Lopez, Agatha Borg, Prince Fernando, Henry Lewis, Poshan Misquitta, Zacharias Fernandes, Derrick Gowe and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Kath Meddings, Wilfredo Villareal, Brian & Helen Kelly, Gordon Newman, Steven & Helen Smith, Ann Gee Lee, Valerie Coates, Sylvia Aldersea, Thais Long, Vincent Margaret, Dale D’Souza, Franklin Quintanilla, Adrian McGill, Kevin Hynes, Jeffrey Dalton, Jean Cameron, Katherine Yin Ming Lee, Enid Gibb, Baby Sora, Arturo Bacani, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Bill Thomas, Pedro Lopez, Robert Martinez, Trevor D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz, Malia Kautai, Monique Simonides, Margie Fernando, Walter Castelino, Yvonne Caruana and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 6 Mar 22

K. Stuttard / E. Lewis / B. D’Souza / R. Hibbert

Readers – 5/6 Mar 22

6:00pm	Sharon D’Silva
8:30am	Lynn Aranha
10:30am	Venus Iuta
5:00pm	Giovanna Siccita

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 5/6 Mar 22

6:00pm	S. Joseph / S. Martis / G. Aldcroft
8:30am	K. Fernandes / C. D’Souza / M. Nelthropp
10:30am	M&C Peters / E. Mills
5:00pm	E. Angeles / C. Skinner / R. Albuquerque

Music Ministry – 5/6 Mar 22

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	St. Philomena’s Choir
10:30am	Volunteer
5:00pm	FilOz

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Maria MapleFebruary 19, 2022February 19, 2022

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR FEBRUARY

PRAYER TO END THE PANDEMIC
written by Pope Francis

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

Entrance Antiphon
O Lord, I trust in your merciful love. My heart will rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me.

1^st Reading (1 Sam 26:2, 7-9,12-13,22-23)
A reading from the first book of Samuel.
Saul set off and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, accompanied by three thousand men chosen from Israel to search for David in the wilderness of Ziph. So in the dark David and Abishai made their way towards the force, where they found Saul asleep inside the camp, his spear stuck in the ground beside his head, with Abner and the troops lying round him. Then Abishai said to David, ‘Today God has put your enemy in your power; so now let me pin him to the ground with his own spear. Just one stroke! I will not need to strike him twice.’ David answered Abishai, ‘Do not kill him, for who can lift his hand against the Lord’s anointed and be without guilt?’ David took the spear and the pitcher of water from beside Saul’s head, and they made off. No one saw, no one knew, no one woke up; they were all asleep, for a deep sleep from the Lord had fallen on them. David crossed to the other side and halted on the top of the mountain a long way off; there was a wide space between them. David then called out, ‘Here is the king’s spear. Let one of the soldiers come across and take it. The Lord repays everyone for his uprightness and loyalty. Today the Lord put you in my power, but I would not raise my hand against the Lord’s anointed.’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
The Lord is kind and merciful.

2^nd Reading (1 Cor 15:45-49)
A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
The first man, Adam, as scripture says, became a living soul; but the last Adam has become a life-giving spirit. That is, first the one with the soul, not the spirit, and after that, the one with the spirit. The first man, being from the earth, is earthly by nature; the second man is from heaven. As this earthly man was, so are we on earth; and as the heavenly man is, so are we in heaven. And we, who have been modelled on the earthly man, will be modelled on the heavenly man.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! I give you a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you. Alleluia.

Gospel (Lk 6:27-38)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I say this to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who treat you badly. To the man who slaps you on one cheek, present the other cheek too; to the man who takes your cloak from you, do not refuse your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your property back from the man who robs you. Treat others as you would like them to treat you. If you love those who love you, what thanks can you expect? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks can you expect? For even sinners do that much. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what thanks can you expect? Even sinners lend to sinners to get back the same amount. Instead, love your enemies and do good, and lend without any hope of return. You will have a great reward, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. ‘Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate. Do not judge, and you will not be judged yourselves; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned yourselves; grant pardon, and you will be pardoned. Give, and there will be gifts for you: a full measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap; because the amount you measure out is the amount you will be given back.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
I will recount all your wonders, I will rejoice in you and be glad, and sing psalms to your name, O Most High.

Next Week’s Readings
Sirach 27:4-7; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45

Feasts of the Week
Tue, 22 Feb - The Chair of St. Peter
Wed, 23 Feb - St. Polycarp

PARISH NEWS

UPDATED PARISH GUIDELINES

Following Government announcements, kindly note the following if attending Masses:

No bookings required for any Masses.
No vaccination requirements or density limits.
No registration via QR Code if attending Mass.
Face masks are mandatory for all over the age of 8 years.
Please sanitise prior to entering church.
Kindly maintain social distancing before and after church services.

Further information available from the archdiocese website
https://melbournecatholic.org/covid-19-guidelines.

Masses as below:

Weekdays
Monday to Friday 8:30am
Wednesday 7:00pm followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena
Saturday 9:00am

Weekend
Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

Sundays	9:15am to 10:25am – Sunday School for children attending non-Catholic Schools. 10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy Starting Sunday, 20^th February, held 2^nd and 4^th Sundays.
Mondays	7:00pm to 8:30pm – Bible Study on zoom. Meeting ID: 919 8422 0776 Passcode: bible Contact Clive Gonsalves 0490814452 / Francis Thomas 0401787372 7:00pm to 8:30pm Alpha on Zoom. Contact Anita on 0411772320 for details.
Tuesdays	7:00pm Online Zoom Rosary Meeting ID: 893 2042 1399 Passcode: rosary
Wednesdays	7:00pm RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) on Zoom. 7:00pm Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena
1^st Fridays	7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration
Saturdays	2:30pm to 4:00pm – St. Peter’s Charismatic Prayer Community Praise & Worship in Church. 1.30 pm to 4pm - Healing Mass on 1^st Saturday of the month
Baptisms	12 noon – Baptisms held 1^st & 3^rd Sundays. 7:00pm - Baptism Preparation Meeting held on the 1^st Monday of the month

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Ethan Spiteri, Mia Farrugia, Jayden Gabuat, Christan Gabuat 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.

REMINDER TO PLEASE RETURN EASTER AVAILABILITY FORMS FOR READERS & COMMUNION MINISTERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!

REMINDER FILIPINO MASS ON SUNDAY 27 FEBRUARY AT 12 PM
Seeking sponsors to help with mass preparation (choir, altar & readings). Please email: STPETERFILMASS@GMAIL.COM for more information.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS-DURING LENT
Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday at 7:00pm followed by Mass. This will commence Friday 4^th March.

LECTIO DIVINA
Lectio Divina is a technique of reading the Bible from a devotional perspective. You are invited to meditative reading, praying and contemplating the Word of God during Lent, on Thursdays 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st March from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at St. Peters Church.

ANOINTING OF SICK/HEALING MASS - TUESDAY 15^TH MARCH, 11:00AM MASS
Everyone, especially the sick and elderly, are invited to attend our Anointing for Healing Mass on Tuesday 15^thMarch at 11:00am. Following Mass, a light luncheon will be served in the hall. All welcome. Kindly note, that due to government regulations proof of vaccination will need to be shown if attending the luncheon. No proof required if attending the Mass only. Also, 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 on (03) 9749 4300 and Father will visit them at home at a suitable time.

THOMAS CARR COLLEGE OPEN DAY
Sunday 20^th March, 10:30am to 2:00pm, 35 Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit. To register your interest please email registrar@thomascarr.vic.edu.au or phone 8734 2444.

YOUNG DOMINICAN PRIEST KILLED IN VIETNAM
A young Dominican Priest Fr. Joseph Tran Ngọc Thanh, O.P. was killed in a knife attack while hearing confessions shortly before Vespers Mass at a mission in Dak Mot, Vietnam on 29 January. Diocesan sources said police have arrested a man suspected of assaulting the priest. Born in Ho Chi Minh City in 1981, Joseph Tran was ordained a priest in 2018. Fr Joseph was sent to the mission in Dak Mot, Kontum after his ordination in August 2018. He served this parish and loyally shepherded the flock of God in his care. Kon Tum Bishop Aloisio Nguyen Hung Vi celebrated a funeral Mass on 31 January, and expressed his condolences to the parish community of Dak Mot and the Dominican Province of Vietnam. May Fr Joseph rest in peace and may the Lord bring consolation to his family, friends and flock.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Dcn. Charles English, Pilar Simangan, Agatha Borg, Fr Thanh Ngoc Tran OP, Rose Anne Murphy, Jerry Clarke, Aubrey Roberts, Percy Fernandez, Aloysia Dsa, Carlos Duran, Michael Mathew, Gerardo Monsalve, Aaron D’Souza, Reno Mallia, Aleyamma Mathew, Leonila Moso, Dominic Rammohan, all who have died due to COVID-19 and all who have passed away.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Betty Roberts, Pedro Alinea, Monica Soriano, Apolonia dela Cruz, Sheila Augustine, Gloria Feegrade, Freida Pereira, Frederick Pereira, Ralph Evans, Greta Widdicombe, Anthony Azzopardi, and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Kath Meddings, Wilfredo Villareal, Brian & Helen Kelly, Gordon Newman, Steven & Helen Smith, Ann Gee Lee, Valerie Coates, Sylvia Aldersea, Thais Long, Vincent Margaret, Dale D’Souza, Franklin Quintanilla, Adrian McGill, Kevin Hynes, Jeffrey Dalton, Jean Cameron, Katherine Yin Ming Lee, Enid Gibb, Baby Sora, Arturo Bacani, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Leticia Rodriguez, Bill Thomas, Pedro Lopez, Robert Martinez, Trevor D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz, Malia Kautai, Monique Simonides, Margie Fernando, Walter Castelino and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 27 Feb 22

Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney / Bernard Cassin

Readers – 26/27 Feb 22

6:00pm	Yvette Mohan
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Sunil Vaz
5:00pm	Iris Simangan

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 26/27 Feb 22

6:00pm	D&J Roga / A. Vesty
8:30am	KSC Minister / R. Johnson / K. English
10:30am	F. Aishweriya / V. Firman / D. Dalton
5:00pm	S. Simangan / E. Angeles / A. Koek

Music Ministry – 26/27 Feb 22

6:00pm	St. Cecilia’s Choir
8:30am	St. Philomena’s Choir
10:30am	Domini Chorum
5:00pm	KNK

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Maria MapleFebruary 12, 2022February 12, 2022

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR FEBRUARY
PRAYER TO END THE PANDEMIC
written by Pope Francis

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

Entrance Antiphon
Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name.

1^st Reading (Jer 17:5-8)
A reading from the prophet Jeremiah.
The Lord says this: ‘A curse on the man who puts his trust in man, who relies on things of flesh, whose heart turns from the Lord. He is like dry scrub in the wastelands: if good comes, he has no eyes for it, he settles in the parched places of the wilderness, a salt land, uninhabited. ‘A blessing on the man who puts his trust in the Lord, with the Lord for his hope. He is like a tree by the waterside that thrusts its roots to the stream: when the heat comes it feels no alarm, its foliage stays green; it has no worries in a year of drought, and never ceases to bear fruit.’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Happy are they who hope in the Lord.

2^nd Reading (1 Cor 15:12,16-20)
A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
If Christ raised from the dead is what has been preached, how can some of you be saying that there is no resurrection of the dead? For if the dead are not raised, Christ has not been raised, and if Christ has not been raised, you are still in your sins. And what is more serious, all who have died in Christ have perished. If our hope in Christ has been for this life only, we are the most unfortunate of all people. But Christ has in fact been raised from the dead, the first-fruits of all who have fallen asleep.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Rejoice and be glad; your reward is great in heaven. Alleluia.

Gospel (Lk 6:17,20-26)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus came down with the Twelve and stopped at a piece of level ground where there was a large gathering of his disciples with a great crowd of people from all parts of Judaea and from Jerusalem and from the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon who had come to hear him and to be cured of their diseases. Then fixing his eyes on his disciples he said: ‘How happy are you who are poor: yours is the kingdom of God. Happy you who are hungry now: you shall be satisfied. Happy you who weep now: you shall laugh. Happy are you when people hate you, drive you out, abuse you, denounce your name as criminal, on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice when that day comes and dance for joy, for then your reward will be great in heaven. This was the way their ancestors treated the prophets. ‘But alas for you who are rich: you are having your consolation now. Alas for you who have your fill now: you shall go hungry. Alas for you who laugh now: you shall mourn and weep. ‘Alas for you when the world speaks well of you! This was the way their ancestors treated the false prophets.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
They ate and had their fill, and what they craved the Lord gave them; they were not disappointed in what they craved.

Next Week’s Readings
1 Sam 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38

Feasts of the Week
Mon, 14 Feb - Sts. Cyril and Methodius

PARISH NEWS

UPDATED PARISH GUIDELINES
Following Government announcements, Weekend and Weekday Masses as below:

Weekdays
Monday to Friday 8:30am
Wednesday 7:00pm followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena
Saturday 9:00am

Weekend
Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm

Kindly note the following:

No bookings required for any Masses.
No vaccination requirements or density limits.
Registration via QR Code mandatory. Kindly show proof of registration to volunteers if requested. If you do not have a smart phone, Volunteers will assist.
Face masks are mandatory for all over the age of 8 years.
Please sanitise prior to entering church.
Kindly maintain social distancing before and after church services.

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

Sundays	9:15am to 10:25am – Sunday School for children attending non-Catholic Schools. 10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy Starting Sunday, 20^th February, held 2^nd and 4^th Sundays.
Mondays	7:00pm to 8:30pm – Bible Study on zoom There will be NO meeting on Monday 14 February. Contact Clive Gonsalves 0490814452 / Francis Thomas 0401787372
Tuesdays	7:00pm Online Zoom Rosary Meeting ID: 893 2042 1399 Passcode: rosary
Wednesdays	7:00pm RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) on Zoom. 7:00pm Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena
1^st Fridays	7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration
Saturdays	2:30pm to 4:00pm – St. Peter’s Charismatic Prayer Community Praise & Worship in Church. 1.30 pm to 4pm - Healing Mass on 1^st Saturday of the month
Baptisms	12 noon – Baptisms held 1^st & 3^rd Sundays. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on the 1^st Monday of the month at 7:00pm

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Dear Parishioners, please be advised that the Parish Pastoral Council will be having their first meeting on Thursday, 17^th February 22. If you wish to present any queries, clarifications or suggestions you may kindly do so via email, or by contacting the parish office as soon as possible. Thank you.

CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL MELBOURNE – CCR RENEWAL DAY, SATURDAY 19^TH FEBRUARY
1:00pm to 4:30pm. A time of Praise & Worship, Talk, Testimony, Healing Mass, Pray Over and Fellowship. St. Peter’s Young Adults will lead the Praise & Worship. All are invited to attend.

CHAPLAINCY APPEAL 2022
This weekend is the Chaplaincy Appeal. Donations from our parish community will help the Chaplaincy programs to support the most vulnerable people in our community. Your support and generosity will ensure that Catholic Chaplains can continue to be the messengers of God’s mercy, love and compassion. Parishioners are invited to offer prayers and financial support to help provide continued spiritual and emotional comfort to individuals and families in Victoria facing loneliness, illness, pain, grief and death. You can donate using the envelopes available or online at www.catholiccarevic.org.au or call (03) 9287 5513. We thank you for your support.

HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOUSEBOUND
If any of our elderly or sick parishioners who are housebound and unable to attend Mass would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact the parish office on (03) 9749 4300.

PARISH COLLECTIONS
Fr. Vincent acknowledges and thanks our parishioners for the weekly thanksgiving contributions to our parish. If you are not already registered in our parish or are not part of the weekly Thanksgiving Program, please contact the parish office on (03) 9749 4300. Below is a brief explanation to give you an understanding of the allocation of funds from collections.

1^st Collection – Church Account
This collection assists with church and parish office expenses including gas, electricity, telephone and other utilities, presbytery repair and maintenance, insurance, municipal rates, water rates, supply priests during parish priest vacation, sick leave or special duties, etc

2^nd Collection – Presbytery Account
This collection supports the Archbishop, parish priest, retired and sick priests.

THOMAS CARR COLLEGE OPEN DAY
Sunday 20^th March, 10:30am to 2:00pm, 35 Thomas Carr Drive, Tarneit. To register your interest please email registrar@thomascarr.vic.edu.au or phone 8734 2444.

HEART OF LIFE
'Life Lessons from Lasso' via Zoom, 3 x Wed, 23 Feb, 2 & 9 Mar, 3:30pm-5:00pm. Explore the spirituality of the heart and qualities of leadership learned from an in-depth reflection on the unlikely leader and coach, Ted Lasso. Rediscover the ways in which Jesus led in faith, hope and love. Learn more about leadership and the power of positivity, trust and belief in yourself and others. The morning is led by Rita Malavisi rsj and Clare Shearman. No previous knowledge of Ted Lasso required! Cost $60. Book and pay via website www.heartoflife.melbourne, email info@heartoflife.melbourne or tel 9890 1101.

PALMS AUSTRALIA – MISSION OPPORTUNITIES OVERSEAS
Getting involved in people centred Human Development as an invited guest means humbly putting your person and your skills at the disposal of your trusted hosts. You will be a stranger in the place and for six months a Pilgrim learning the wisdom of local ways. Palms Australia has 60 years of experience preparing and assisting Australians to learn and pass on their skills in another culture. Is one of our assignments your opportunity to Reach Beyond? Find Out More: Enquire Here or Phone: 0422 742 567. Join our online forum at 5.30pm AEDT on Thursday 17 March, attend and engage with a panel of Palms most experienced Program Participants.

THE POPE’S MISSIONS
Fear is also part of life and it too needs our prayer. God does not promise us that we will never have fear, but that, with his help, it will not be the criterion for our decisions… The power of prayer brings light to dark situations.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Dcn. Charles English, Fr Thanh Ngoc Tran OP, Rose Anne Murphy, Jerry Clarke, Aubrey Roberts, Percy Fernandez, Alban D’Souza, Aloysia Dsa, Carlos Duran, Annakutty Kuriakose, C.K. George, Michael Mathew, Xavier Carrick, Gerardo Monsalve, Nelzon Gonsales, Ganesh & Ramesh Bandhari, Phylis Mills, Antonio Romero, Maria Cribe, Eileen Dillon, Sr Cynthia Fernandes, Demitria Ionnidis, Aaron D’Souza, Reno Mallia, Aleyamma Mathew, all who have died due to COVID-19 and all who have passed away.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Arturo Santos, Liberata Tuano, Apolina de la Cruz, Pedro Angeles, Cavina Angeles, Devassy Pynadath, Thariath Thaliath, Sriyani Kamala Perera, Luis Umali and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Kath Meddings, Wilfredo Villareal, Brian & Helen Kelly, Gordon Newman, Steven & Helen Smith, Ann Gee Lee, Valerie Coates, Sylvia Aldersea, Thais Long, Vincent Margaret, Dale D’Souza, Franklin Quintanilla, Adrian McGill, Kevin Hynes, Jeffrey Dalton, Jean Cameron, Katherine Yin Ming Lee, Enid Gibb, Baby Sora, Arturo Bacani, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Leticia Rodriguez, Bill Thomas, Pedro Lopez, Robert Martinez, Trevor D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz, Malia Kautai, Monique Simonides and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 20 Feb 22

Lerna Vasquez / Teresita Grisancich / Luzviminda De La Cruz

Readers – 19/20 Feb 22

6:00pm	Jeslin Shaji
8:30am	Romayne Albuquerque
10:30am	Sibrina Harry
5:00pm	Youth Mass

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 19/20 Feb 22

6:00pm	K. Lan Pham / S. Fernando / N. Golaw
8:30am	G. Sharman / R. Hibbert / I. D’Lima
10:30am	L. Ortega / S. Delos Reyes / G. Siccita
5:00pm	Youth Mass

Music Ministry – 19/20 Feb 22

6:00pm	Mater Dolorosa
8:30am	St. Philomena’s Choir
10:30am	Filoz
5:00pm	Youth Mass

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Maria MapleFebruary 5, 2022February 5, 2022

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR FEBRUARY
PRAYER TO END THE PANDEMIC
written by Pope Francis

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

Entrance Antiphon
O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.

1^st Reading (Is 6:1-8)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord seated on a high throne; his train filled the sanctuary; above him stood seraphs, each one with six wings. And they cried out to one another in this way, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts. His glory fills the whole earth.’ The foundations of the threshold shook with the voice of the one who cried out, and the Temple was filled with smoke. I said: ‘What a wretched state I am in! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have looked at the King, the Lord of Hosts.’ Then one of the seraphs flew to me, holding in his hand a live coal which he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. With this he touched my mouth and said: ‘See now, this has touched your lips, your sin is taken away, your iniquity is purged.’ Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: ‘Whom shall I send? Who will be our messenger?’ I answered, ‘Here I am, send me.’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.

2^nd Reading (1 Cor 15:1-11)
A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
Brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, the gospel that you received and in which you are firmly established; because the gospel will save you only if you keep believing exactly what I preached to you – believing anything else will not lead to anything. Well then, in the first place, I taught you what I had been taught myself, namely that Christ died for our sins, in accordance with the scriptures; that he was buried; and that he was raised to life on the third day, in accordance with the scriptures; that he appeared first to Cephas and secondly to the Twelve. Next he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the

same time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died; then he appeared to James, and then to all the apostles; and last of all he appeared to me too; it was as though I was born when no one expected it. I am the least of the apostles; in fact, since I persecuted the Church of God, I hardly deserve the name apostle; but by God’s grace that is what I am, and the grace that he gave me has not been fruitless. On the contrary, I, or rather the grace of God that is with me, have worked harder than any of the others; but what matters is that I preach what they preach, and this is what you all believed.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Come follow me, says the Lord, and I will make you fishers of my people. Alleluia.

Gospel (Lk 5:1-11)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus was standing one day by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the crowd pressing round him listening to the word of God, when he caught sight of two boats close to the bank. The fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats – it was Simon’s – and asked him to put out a little from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. When he had finished speaking he said to Simon, ‘Put out into deep water and pay out your nets for a catch.’ ‘Master,’ Simon replied, ‘we worked hard all night long and caught nothing, but if you say so, I will pay out the nets.’ And when they had done this they netted such a huge number of fish that their nets began to tear, so they signalled to their companions in the other boat to come and help them; when these came, they filled the two boats to sinking point. When Simon Peter saw this he fell at the knees of Jesus saying, ‘Leave me, Lord; I am a sinful man.’ For he and all his companions were completely overcome by the catch they had made; so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were Simon’s partners. But Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do not be afraid; from now on it is men you will catch.’ Then, bringing their boats back to land, they left everything and followed him.
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
Let them thank the Lord for his mercy, his wonders for the children of men, for he satisfies the thirsty soul, and the hungry he fills with good things.

Next Week’s Readings
Jer 17:5-8; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26

Feasts of the Week
Thu, 10 Feb - St. Scholastica

PARISH NEWS

UPDATED PARISH GUIDELINES
Following Government announcements, Weekend and Weekday Masses as below:
Weekdays
Monday to Friday 8:30am
Wednesday 7:00pm followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena
Saturday 9:00am
Weekend
Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm

Kindly note the following:

No bookings required for any Masses.
No vaccination requirements or density limits.
Registration via QR Code mandatory. Kindly show proof of registration to volunteers if requested. If you do not have a smart phone, Volunteers will assist.
Face masks are mandatory for all over the age of 8 years.
Please sanitise prior to entering church.
Kindly maintain social distancing before and after church services.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Noah Camilleri who is to be baptised this Sunday. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the love of Parents, Godparents, family and friends, we pray that Noah will lead a life full of happiness, faith and love.

BAPTISM FORMATION MEETING
The next Baptism Formation Meeting will be held on Monday, 7^th February at 7:00pm in church. No bookings required. Meetings are only held once a month on the first Monday of each month. Attendance at the meeting prior to your child’s baptism is essential. Either one or both parents are required to attend the meeting.

ENROLMENTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL SACRAMENTAL & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME (for Children attending non-Catholic schools) to be done as soon as possible on a Sunday from 9:15am to 11:00am at the Community Centre. Baptism Certificates need to be sighted. Even if children attended last year, you still need to re-enrol. For more information, please ring Bernice on 9749 2812.

PARISH ZOOM ONLINE (8 week) ALPHA PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS OPEN
After the successful completion of our first Online Alpha Program in 2021, joint parishes of St. James and St. Peters are excited to announce the next ONLINE Alpha Program commencing Monday 7^thFebruary 2022 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Alpha is a great program with a series of interactive weekly (Monday) sessions that create a safe and honest space where people can explore life, faith and meaning. There are limited places available so please register early. For enquiries please call Anita on 0411772320. To register please fill in the form at https://bit.ly/3mvElli

BIBLE STUDY, MONDAY 7^TH FEB, 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Focus on Book of Acts – Chapter 24
https://zoom.us/j/93720468105?pwd=bU1USFVjUW1XdDJKUjQ4d3RXMzBidz09
Meeting 93720468105 Password: BibleStudy
Contact Clive Gonsalves 0490814452 or Francis Thomas 0401787372

ONLINE ROSARY ON ZOOM EVERY TUESDAY AT 7:00PM
Our online rosary led by parishioners is held every Tuesday at 7:00pm. We pray for various intentions including the COVID situation, for our families, our parish community, the sick and dying, for our state and country. Join in and invite your family and friends as we pray for our Lord’s blessings. Zoom details are
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89320421399?pwd=SUZUdU5sNkp2enI5S3Q2TDhUY1B0Zz09
Meeting ID: 893 2042 1399 Passcode: rosary

READERS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
As the next Roster from March to May 2022 will include the Easter Ceremonies, please complete the Availability Forms which have been emailed (copies are also available in the Hall) and return them to the Parish Office NO LATER THAN THURSDAY 10^TH FEBRUARY 2022. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

ST PHILOMENA’S CHOIR is looking for people to join the choir as singers, lead singers, musicians and help with the computer. If you are able to help, Jenny would be very happy to hear from you as she is currently doing all this on her own. Please contact Jenny Winkler on 0438 592 785. Thank you.

HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOUSEBOUND
If any of our elderly or sick parishioners who are housebound and unable to attend Mass would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact the parish office on (03) 9749 4300.

CHAPLAINCY APPEAL 2022
Next weekend is the Chaplaincy Appeal in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Each year a special collection is conducted in all parishes to support the vital work of our Catholic Chaplains who support thousands of Victorians every year in hospitals, prisons and youth justice centres, and those living with HIV/AIDS. Your gift can help people find comfort and hope as they go through some of their darkest hours and times of need. You can donate using the envelopes or online at www.catholiccarevic.org.au or call 03-9287 5513. We thank you for your support.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ASSISTING REFUGEE STUDENTS
Mercy Connect Melbourne – Mercy Works Ltd. is currently recruiting volunteers to support Refugee Students and Asylum Seekers in Primary and Secondary schools across the Melbourne Archdiocese. Commitment is approx. half a day per week for four school terms. Experience working in an educational setting is preferred but not limited to. Please contact Sr. Mary Lewis RSM for an application form and further information. A Training Day for new volunteers with emphasis on Child Safeguarding will take place prior to commencement. Email: somml@bigpond.com (preferred for contact). Website: www.mercyworks.org.au. Mercy Connect Melbourne Tel: 9326 1895.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Dcn. Charles English, Gerardo Monsalve, Nelzon Gonsales, Ganesh & Ramesh Bandhari, Phylis Mills, Antonio Romero, Maria Cribe, Eileen Dillon, Sr Cynthia Fernandes, Demitria Ionnidis, Aaron D’Souza, Reno Mallia, Aleyamma Mathew, Fr. Noel Mackay PE, Xavier Carrick, Fr. Manoj Manuel, Pat Borcich, Albert Wankhar, Jean Norman, Varghese Matapallil, Thelma Shaw, Elvira De Torres, Trish Musarra, Eduardo Cabacungan, all who have died due to COVID-19 and all who have passed away.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Augustino & Josephine Cutajar, Carmela, Lelli & Nicole Zahra, Ferlazzo family, Neneng Austria, Solange & Cyril David, Reynaldo Natividad, Devadass & Janaki Ellinavaalu, Odelona Vargas and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Kath Meddings, Wilfredo Villareal, Brian & Helen Kelly, Gordon Newman, Steven & Helen Smith, Ann Gee Lee, Valerie Coates, Sylvia Aldersea, Thais Long, Vincent Margaret, Dale D’Souza, Franklin Quintanilla, Adrian McGill, Kevin Hynes, Jeffrey Dalton, Jean Cameron, Katherine Yin Ming Lee, Enid Gibb, Baby Sora, Arturo Bacani, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Leticia Rodriguez, Bill Thomas, Pedro Lopez, Robert Martinez, Trevor D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 13 Feb 22

Pravin Albuquerque / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman

Readers – 12/13 Feb 22

6:00pm	Davy Fernandez
8:30am	Joan Ocampo
10:30am	Lionel D’Cruz
5:00pm	Catherine Graham

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 12/13 Feb 22

6:00pm	J. Poppen / S. Albuquerque / H. Durski
8:30am	N&N Gooneratne / S. Joseph
10:30am	F. Caruana / S. Colla / J. Quinless
5:00pm	E. Angeles / 2 X Volunteer

Music Ministry – 12/13 Feb 22

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	St. Philomena’s Choir
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Maria MapleJanuary 29, 2022January 29, 2022

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JANUARY
PRAYER TO END THE PANDEMIC
written by Pope Francis

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

Entrance Antiphon
Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our glory to praise you.

1^st Reading (Jer 1:4-5,17-19)
A reading from the prophet Jeremiah.
In the days of Josiah, the word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying: ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you came to birth I consecrated you; I have appointed you as prophet to the nations. ‘So now brace yourself for action. Stand up and tell them all I command you. Do not be dismayed at their presence, or in their presence I will make you dismayed. ‘I, for my part, today will make you into a fortified city, a pillar of iron, and a wall of bronze to confront all this land: the kings of Judah, its princes, its priests and the country people. They will fight against you but shall not overcome you, for I am with you to deliver you – it is the Lord who speaks.’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
I will sing of your salvation.

2^nd Reading (1 Cor 12:31-13:13)
A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
Be ambitious for the higher gifts. And I am going to show you a way that is better than any of them. If I have all the eloquence of men or of angels, but speak without love, I am simply a gong booming or a cymbal clashing. If I have the gift of prophecy, understanding all the mysteries there are, and knowing everything, and if I have faith in all its fullness, to move mountains, but without love, then I am nothing at all. If I give away all that I possess, piece by piece, and if I even let them take my body to burn it, but am without love, it will do me no good whatever. Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous; love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offence, and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people’s sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes. Love does not come to an end. But if there are gifts of prophecy, the time will come when they must fail; or the gift of languages, it will not continue for ever; and knowledge – for this, too, the time will come when it must fail. For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophesying is imperfect; but once perfection comes, all imperfect things will disappear. When I was a child, I used to talk like a child, and think like a child, and argue like a child, but now I am a man, all childish ways are put behind me. Now we are seeing a dim reflection in a mirror; but then we shall be seeing face to face. The knowledge that I have now is imperfect; but then I shall know as fully as I am known. In short, there are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! The Lord sent me to bring Good News to the poor and freedom to prisoners. Alleluia.

Gospel (Lk 4:21-30)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus began to speak in the synagogue: ‘This text is being fulfilled today even as you listen.’ And he won the approval of all, and they were astonished by the gracious words that came from his lips. They said, ‘This is Joseph’s son, surely?’ But he replied, ‘No doubt you will quote me the saying, “Physician, heal yourself” and tell me, “We have heard all that happened in Capernaum, do the same here in your own countryside.”’ And he went on, ‘I tell you solemnly, no prophet is ever accepted in his own country. ‘There were many widows in Israel, I can assure you, in Elijah’s day, when heaven remained shut for three years and six months and a great famine raged throughout the land, but Elijah was not sent to any one of these: he was sent to a widow at Zarephath, a Sidonian town. And in the prophet Elisha’s time there were many lepers in Israel, but none of these was cured, except the Syrian, Naaman.’ When they heard this everyone in the synagogue was enraged. They sprang to their feet and hustled him out of the town; and they took him up to the brow of the hill their town was built on, intending to throw him down the cliff, but he slipped through the crowd and walked away.
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your merciful love. O Lord, let me never be put to shame, for I call on you.

Next Week’s Readings
Is 6:1-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11

Feasts of the Week
Mon, 31 Jan - St. John Bosco
Wed, 2 Feb - Presentation of the Lord
Sat, 5 Feb - St. Agatha

PARISH NEWS

UPDATED PARISH GUIDELINES
Following Government announcements, Weekend and Weekday Masses as below:

Weekdays
Monday to Friday 8:30am
Wednesday 7:00pm followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena
Saturday 9:00am

Weekend
Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm

Kindly note the following:

No bookings required for any Masses.
No vaccination requirements or density limits.
Registration via QR Code mandatory. Kindly show proof of registration to volunteers if requested. If you do not have a smart phone, Volunteers will assist.
Face masks are mandatory for all over the age of 8 years.
Please sanitise prior to entering church.
Kindly maintain social distancing before and after church services.

ST PETERS PRIMARY SCHOOL
A warm welcome back to the Staff, Parents and Students of St Peters Primary School. We wish you all the best and blessings for the year 2022.

ENROLMENTS FOR OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL SACRAMENTAL AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME (for Children attending non-Catholic schools) is on Sunday 30^thJanuary from 9:15am to 11:00am at the Community Centre. Baptism Certificates need to be sighted. Even if children attended last year, you still need to re-enrol. For more information, please ring Bernice on 9749 2812.

ONLINE ROSARY ON ZOOM EVERY TUESDAY AT 7:00PM COMMENCING TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY
Our online rosary led by parishioners will recommence from Tuesday 1 February at 7 pm, we will pray for various intentions including the COVID situation, for our families, our parish community, the sick and dying, for our state and country. Join in and invite your family and friends as we pray for our Lord’s blessings. Zoom details are
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89320421399?pwd=SUZUdU5sNkp2enI5S3Q2TDhUY1B0Zz09
Meeting ID: 893 2042 1399 Passcode: rosary

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD (ALSO KNOWN AS CANDLEMAS) – WEDNESDAY 2^NDFEBRUARY
A special Blessing of Candles will be given at both the 8:30am Mass and 7:00pm Masses on Wednesday, 2^nd February. Everyone is invited to bring their own candles and place them on the table near the Sanctuary before the start of Mass. These blessed candles serve as a symbol of Jesus Christ, who referred to Himself as the Light of the World.

ST PHILOMENA’S CHOIR is looking for people to join the choir as singers, lead singers, musicians and help with the computer. If you are able to help, Jenny would be very happy to hear from you as she is currently doing all this on her own. Please contact Jenny Winkler on 0438 592 785. Thank you.

VOLUNTEERS FOR PIETY STORE
The Piety Store is looking for volunteers for all Masses. If you are able to assist, kindly contact the parish office on (03) 9749 4300.

JOURNEY WITH THE POPE
God does not rely only on our talents, but also on our redeemed weakness. The Lord does not take away all our weaknesses, but helps us to walk on with our weaknesses, taking us by the hand. He takes our weaknesses by the hand and places himself by our side.

POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR JANUARY 2022 - For true human fraternity
Pope Francis invites us to pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Dcn. Charles English, Eileen Dillon, Sr Cynthia Fernandes, Demitria Ionnidis, Aaron D’Souza, Reno Mallia, Aleyamma Mathew, Fr. Noel Mackay PE, Xavier Carrick, Fr. Manoj Manuel, Pat Borcich, Albert Wankhar, Jean Norman, Varghese Matapallil, Thelma Shaw, Elvira De Torres, Trish Musarra, Eduardo Cabacungan, Brien Jones, Kay Elliott, Bob Meehan, Leonila Moso, Kristina Kaminska, M.I. Chacko, Malgorita Sepulveda, Alfredo Antigua, all who have died due to COVID-19 and all who have passed away.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Kevin Waters, Nina Cassar, Diane Cameron, Baby Emma Winkler, Tony Catania, Charles Francisco and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Kath Meddings, Wilfredo Villareal, Brian & Helen Kelly, Bill Thomas, Gordon Newman, Steven & Helen Smith, Ann Gee Lee, Valerie Coates, Sylvia Aldersea, Thais Long, Vincent Margaret, Dale D’Souza, Franklin Quintanilla, Adrian McGill, Kevin Hynes, Jeffrey Dalton, Jean Cameron, Katherine Yin Ming Lee, Enid Gibb, Gerardo Monsalve, Monique Simonides, Baby Sora, Arturo G Bacani, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Leticia Rodriguez and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 5/6 Feb 22

Tini & Barry Hope / Toni Alexander

Readers – 5/6 Feb 22

6:00pm	Wilfred D’Cruz
8:30am	Grace Sharman
10:30am	Lute Eliepa
5:00pm	Connie Skinner

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 5/6 Feb 22

6:00pm	Sally DiB / J. Tramontana / P. Albuquerque
8:30am	K. Fernandes / M. Nelthropp / C. D’Souza
10:30am	E. Mills / B. Fernandes / V. Firman
5:00pm	G. Siccita / E/ Angeles / A. Koek

Music Ministry – 5/6 Feb 22

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	St. Philomena’s Choir
10:30am	Samoan Choir
5:00pm	Filoz

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Maria MapleJanuary 22, 2022January 22, 2022

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JANUARY
PRAYER TO END THE PANDEMIC
written by Pope Francis

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from every danger, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.

Entrance Antiphon
O Sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendour, strength and honour in his holy place.

1^st Reading (Neh 8:2-6, 8-10)
A reading from the prophet Nehemiah.
Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, consisting of men, women, and children old enough to understand. This was the first day of the seventh month. On the square before the Water Gate, in the presence of the men and women, and children old enough to understand, he read from the book from early morning till noon; all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden dais erected for the purpose. In full view of all the people – since he stood higher than all the people – Ezra opened the book; and when he opened it all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people raised their hands and answered, ‘Amen! Amen!’; then they bowed down and, face to the ground, prostrated themselves before the Lord. And Ezra read from the Law of God, translating and giving the sense, so that the people understood what was read. Then Nehemiah – His Excellency – and Ezra, priest and scribe and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all the people, ‘This day is sacred to the Lord your God. Do not be mournful, do not weep.’ For the people were all in tears as they listened to the words of the Law. He then said, ‘Go, eat the fat, drink the sweet wine, and send a portion to the man who has nothing prepared ready. For this day is sacred to our Lord. Do not be sad: the joy of the Lord is your stronghold.’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Your words, Lord, are spirit and life.

2^nd Reading (1 Cor 12:12-30)
A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
Just as a human body, though it is made up of many parts, is a single unit because all these parts, though many, make one body, so it is with Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptised, Jews as well as Greeks, slaves as well as citizens, and one Spirit was given to us all to drink. Nor is the body to be identified with any one of its many parts. Now you together are Christ’s body; but each of you is a different part of it.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! The Lord sent me to bring Good News to the poor and freedom to prisoners. Alleluia.

Gospel (Lk 1:1-4, 4:14-21)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have taken place among us, exactly as these were handed down to us by those who from the outset were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, I in my turn, after carefully going over the whole story from the beginning, have decided to write an ordered account for you, Theophilus, so that your Excellency may learn how well founded the teaching is that you have received. Jesus, with the power of the Spirit in him, returned to Galilee; and his reputation spread throughout the countryside. He taught in their synagogues and everyone praised him. He came to Nazara, where he had been brought up, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day as he usually did. He stood up to read and they handed him the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Unrolling the scroll he found the place where it is written: The spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for he has anointed me. He has sent me to bring the good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives and to the blind new sight, to set the downtrodden free, to proclaim the Lord’s year of favour. He then rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the assistant and sat down. And all eyes in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to speak to them, ‘This text is being fulfilled today even as you listen.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
Look toward the Lord and be radiant; let your faces not be abashed.

Next Week’s Readings
Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Cor 12:31 – 13:13; Lk 4:21-30

Feasts of the Week
Mon, 24 Jan - St. Francis de Sales
Tue, 25 Jan - Conversion of St. Paul
Wed, 26 Jan - Australia Day
Fri, 28 Jan - St. Thomas Aquinas

PARISH NEWS

UPDATED PARISH GUIDELINES
Following Government announcements, Weekend and Weekday Masses as below:

Weekdays
Monday to Friday 8:30am
Wednesday 7:00pm followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena
Saturday 9:00am

Weekend
Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm

Kindly note the following:

No bookings required for any Masses.
No vaccination requirements or density limits.
Registration via QR Code mandatory. Kindly show proof of registration to volunteers if requested. If you do not have a smart phone, Volunteers will assist.
Face masks are mandatory for all over the age of 8 years.
Please sanitise prior to entering church.
Kindly maintain social distancing before and after church services.

FILMASS STO NINO FEAST, JANUARY 23
Sto Nino feast Filipino Mass
23 January 12pm start
No procession
Everyone's invited to bring Sto Nino icon for blessing.

VOLUNTEERS FOR PIETY STORE
The Piety Store is looking for volunteers for all Masses. If you are able to assist, kindly contact the parish office on (03) 9749 4300.

AUSTRALIA DAY – JANUARY 26^TH (WEDNESDAY)
Australia Day Service and National Anthem at 8:30am Mass.

1^st Collection – Church Account
This collection assists with church and parish office expenses including gas, electricity, telephone and other utilities, presbytery repair and maintenance, insurance, municipal rates, water rates, supply priests during parish priest vacation, sick leave or special duties, etc.
2^nd Collection – Presbytery Account
This collection supports the Archbishop, parish priest, retired and sick priests.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Dcn. Charles English, Fr. Noel Mackay PE, Xavier Carrick, Fr. Manoj Manuel, Pat Borcich, Albert Wankhar, Jean Norman, Varghese Matapallil, Thelma Shaw, Elvira De Torres, Trish Musarra, Eduardo Cabacungan, Brien Jones, Kay Elliott, Bob Meehan, Leonila Moso, Kristina Kaminska, M.I. Chacko, Malgorita Sepulveda, Alfredo Antigua, all who have died due to COVID-19 and all who have passed away.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Patrick Murray, Maria Hoa, Jane Duggan, Gemma Scicluna and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

ROSTERS

Counters – 29/30 Jan 22

Pravin Albuquerque / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman

Readers – 29/30 Jan 22

6:00pm	Jeff Poppen
8:30am	Catherine Graham
10:30am	Rosemary Hibbert
5:00pm	Sherwin Simangan

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 29/30 Jan 22

6:00pm	S. Albuquerque / G. Surrao / N. Golaw
8:30am	G. Sharman / A. Vesty / S. Joseph
10:30am	E. Mills / M&C Peters
5:00pm	I. Simangan / E. Angeles / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 29/30 Jan 22

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	St. Philomena’s Choir
10:30am	Filiorum Dei
5:00pm	Youth Band

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2022

Maria MapleJanuary 15, 2022January 15, 2022

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JANUARY
CORONAVIRUS PRAYER

Lord Jesus Christ, you travelled through towns and villages curing every disease and illness. At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.

Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbours from helping one another. Heal us from our pride, which made us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.

Lord Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow.

Be with families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace. Be with doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace. Be with leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.

Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Lord Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace. Lord Jesus Christ, heal us.

Entrance Antiphon
All the earth shall bow down before you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to your name, O Most High!

1^st Reading (Is 62:1-5)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
About Zion I will not be silent, about Jerusalem I will not grow weary, until her integrity shines out like the dawn and her salvation flames like a torch. The nations then will see your integrity, all the kings your glory, and you will be called by a new name, one which the mouth of the Lord will confer. You are to be a crown of splendour in the hand of the Lord, a princely diadem in the hand of your God; no longer are you to be named ‘Forsaken’, nor your land ‘Abandoned’, but you shall be called ‘My Delight’ and your land ‘The Wedded’; for the Lord takes delight in you and your land will have its wedding. Like a young man marrying a virgin, so will the one who built you wed you, and as the bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so will your God rejoice in you.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Proclaim his marvellous deeds to all the nations.

2^nd Reading (Cor 12:4-11)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
There is a variety of gifts but always the same Spirit; there are all sorts of service to be done, but always to the same Lord; working in all sorts of different ways in different people, it is the same God who is working in all of them. The particular way in which the Spirit is given to each person is for a good purpose. One may have the gift of preaching with wisdom given him by the Spirit; another may have the gift of preaching instruction given him by the same Spirit; and another the gift of faith given by the same Spirit; another again the gift of healing, through this one Spirit; one, the power of miracles; another, prophecy; another the gift of recognising spirits; another the gift of tongues and another the ability to interpret them. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who distributes different gifts to different people just as he chooses.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! God has called us with the gospel to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia.

Gospel (Jn 2:1-11)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee. The mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited. When they ran out of wine, since the wine provided for the wedding was all finished, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ Jesus said ‘Woman, why turn to me? My hour has not come yet.’ His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ There were six stone water jars standing there, meant for the ablutions that are customary among the Jews: each could hold twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, ‘Fill the jars with water’, and they filled them to the brim. ‘Draw some out now’ he told them ‘and take it to the steward.’ They did this; the steward tasted the water, and it had turned into wine. Having no idea where it came from – only the servants who had drawn the water knew – the steward called the bridegroom and said; ‘People generally serve the best wine first, and keep the cheaper sort till the guests have had plenty to drink; but you have kept the best wine till now.’ This was the first of the signs given by Jesus: it was given at Cana in Galilee. He let his glory be seen, and his disciples believed in him.
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
You have prepared a table before me, and how precious is the chalice that quenches my thirst.

Next Week’s Readings
Neh 8:2-6,8-10; 1 Cor 12:12-30; Lk 1:1-4,4:14-21

Feasts of the Week
Mon, 17 Jan - St. Anthony
Fri, 21 Jan - St. Agnes

PARISH NEWS

UPDATED PARISH GUIDELINES
Following Government announcements, Weekend and Weekday Masses as below:

Weekdays
Monday to Friday 8:30am
Wednesday 7:00pm followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena
Saturday 9:00am

Weekend
Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm

Kindly note the following:

No bookings required for any Masses.
No vaccination requirements or density limits.
Registration via QR Code mandatory. Kindly show proof of registration to volunteers if requested. If you do not have a smart phone, Volunteers will assist.
Face masks are mandatory for all over the age of 8 years.
Please sanitise prior to entering church.
Kindly maintain social distancing before and after church services.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church Kaia Aplacador and Kiara D Couth 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.

VOLUNTEERS FOR PIETY STORE
The Piety Store is looking for volunteers for all Masses. If you are able to assist, kindly contact the parish office on (03) 9749 4300.

2^nd Collection – Presbytery Account
This collection supports the Archbishop, parish priest, retired and sick priests.

FILMASS STO NINO FEAST, JANUARY 23
Sto Nino feast Filipino Mass
23 January 12pm start
No procession
Everyone's invited to bring Sto Nino icon for blessing.

BE SUPER CHARGED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
Please note that the conference has been postponed. Date to be advised.

CATHOLIC BISHOPS WELCOME RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION BILL
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the introduction of the Religious Discrimination Bill, which will provide basic human rights protections for Australians of all faiths and none to express their beliefs. Archbishop Peter A Comensoli, chair of the Bishops Commission for Life, Family and Public Engagement, has commended the bill, saying it offers ‘a positive expression of religious freedom’ that will be ‘an important progression towards parity with other anti-discrimination laws in Australia’. Continue reading: Catholic bishops welcome Religious Discrimination Bill.

RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION & EXEMPTION
There has been intensive discussion around religious discrimination and exemption at State and Federal levels. Please find below links that may be of interest and help bring some understanding and clarity as to what is at stake in this very complex area.

Archbishop Peter A Comensoli:
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/religious-discrimination-bill-will-protect-people-of-faith-20211124-p59btg.html

Prof John Haldane:
https://www.abc.net.au/religion/john-haldane-discrimination-and-the-diversity-of-values/13653354

Jacinta Collins:
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/religious-discrimination-bill-will-let-us-all-live-and-let-live-20211128-p59ct5.html

Fr Frank Brennan SJ:
https://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article/where-to-now-with-religious-discrimination

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Dcn. Charles English, Elvira De Torres, Trish Musarra, Eduardo Cabacungan, Brien Jones, Kay Elliott, Bob Meehan, Leonila Moso, Kristina Kaminska, M.I. Chacko, Malgorita Sepulveda, Alfredo Antigua, all who have died due to COVID-19 and all who have passed away.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Josephine Buttigieg, Bob Keech, Albert De Sousa, Nithin Vaz, John Alexander, Stan Walkden, Angela Walkden, Sam Borg, Joey Ceuma and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

ROSTERS

Counters – 22/23 Jan 22

Lerna Vasquez / Teresita Grisancich / Luzviminda De La Cruz

Readers – 22/23 Jan 22

6:00pm	David Roga
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Lynn Aranha
5:00pm	Joan Ocampo

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 22/23 Jan 22

6:00pm	J. Roga / B. Fernandes / S. D’Silva
8:30am	KSC Minister / R. Johnson / K. Fernandes
10:30am	S. Delos Reyes / L. Ortega / D. Dalton
5:00pm	E. Angeles / G. Siccita / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 22/23 Jan 22

6:00pm	St. Cecilia’s Choir
8:30am	St. Philomena’s Choir
10:30am	Domini Chorum
5:00pm	KNK

The Epiphany of the Lord 2022

Maria MapleJanuary 3, 2022January 3, 2022

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JANUARY
Prayer for the New Year

Come, Holy Spirit,
Spirit of the Risen Christ, be with us today and always.
Be our Light, our Guide, and our Comforter.
Be our Strength, Courage, and our Sanctifier.
May this New Year be a time of deep spiritual growth for us,
A time of welcoming your graces and gifts,
A time for forgiving freely and unconditionally,
A time for growing in virtue and goodness.
Come Holy Spirit, be with us always.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come; and kingship is in his grasp, and power and dominion.

1^st Reading (Is 60:1-6)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Arise, shine out Jerusalem, for your light has come, the glory of the Lord is rising on you, though night still covers the earth and darkness the peoples. Above you the Lord now rises and above you his glory appears. The nations come to your light and kings to your dawning brightness. Lift up your eyes and look round: all are assembling and coming towards you, your sons from far away and daughters being tenderly carried. At this sight you will grow radiant, your heart throbbing and full; since the riches of the sea will flow to you; the wealth of the nations come to you; camels in throngs will cover you, and dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; everyone in Sheba will come, bringing gold and incense and singing the praise of the Lord.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

2^nd Reading (Eph 3:2-3, 5-6)
A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians.
You have probably heard how I have been entrusted by God with the grace he meant for you, and that it was by a revelation that I was given the knowledge of the mystery. This mystery that has now been revealed through the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets was unknown to any men in past generations; it means that pagans now share the same inheritance, that they are parts of the same body, and that the same promise has been made to them, in Christ Jesus, through the gospel.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! We have seen his star in the East; and have come to adore the Lord. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 2:1-12)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
After Jesus had been born at Bethlehem in Judaea during the reign of King Herod, some wise men came to Jerusalem from the east. ‘Where is the infant king of the Jews?’ they asked. ‘We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage. When King Herod heard this he was perturbed, and so was the whole of Jerusalem. He called together all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, and enquired of them where the Christ was to be born. ‘At Bethlehem in Judaea’, they told him ‘for this is what the prophet wrote: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are by no means least among the leaders of Judah, for out of you will come a leader who will shepherd my people Israel.’ Then Herod summoned the wise men to see him privately. He asked them the exact date on which the star had appeared and sent them on to Bethlehem. ‘Go and find out all about the child’, he said ‘and when you have found him, let me know, so that I too may go and do him homage.’ Having listened to what the king had to say , they set out. And there in front of them was the star they had seen rising; it went forward and halted over the place where the child was. The sight of the star filled them with delight, and going into the house they saw the child with his mother Mary, and falling to their knees they did him homage. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. But they were warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, and returned to their own country by a different way.
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
We have seen his star in the East, and have come with gifts to adore the Lord.

Next Week’s Readings
Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

PARISH NEWS

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Liam Heagerty and Mila Elle Middleton 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.

We thank our parishioners who generously supported our presbytery account with their Christmas Offerings. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
The Parish office is closed and will re-open on 11 January 2022. Normal bulletins will resume on the weekend of 15/16 January 2022.

BE SUPER CHARGED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Melbourne invite you to the above conference, Friday 14 January 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday 15 January 9:30am to 9:00pm at the Hall under Our Lady’s Church, 49 Nicholson Street, East Brunswick. Cost $40 per person or $70 per couple. Contact @centre@ccr.org.au or call 03 9486 6544.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (RELIGIOUS EXCEPTIONS) AMENDMENT BILL
Catholic organisations, including our schools, have traditionally been able to freely employ those who share our religious beliefs, values and ethos. However, this has now changed due to the passing of the Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Bill in the Victorian Parliament. The new legislation places an unnecessary administrative burden on religious bodies and educational institutes who will no longer be able to employ staff who hold the same religious beliefs and values unless they can prove that it is an ‘inherent requirement’ of the job. Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli has said that the Government's imposition of ‘an unbalanced law on people of faith’ will add to ‘a steady decline of religious freedom in Victoria. More about the bill and our concerns can be found at: www.melbournecatholic.org.au/religiousfreedom

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 2021

Maria MapleDecember 30, 2021

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR DECEMBER
Prayer to the Holy Family

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendour of true love; to you we turn with trust.

Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic churches.

Holy Family of Nazareth, make us more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph graciously hear our prayer. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
The shepherds went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manager.

1st Reading (1 Sam 1:20-22, 24-28)
A reading from the first book of Samuel.
Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son, and called him ‘Samuel’ since she said ‘I asked the Lord for him’. When a year had gone by, the husband Elkanah went up again with all his family to offer the annual sacrifice to the Lord and to fulfil his vow. Hannah, however, did not go up. Having said to her husband, ‘Not before the child is weaned. Then I will bring him and present him before the Lord and he shall stay there for ever.’ When she had weaned him, she took him up with her together with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour and a skin of wine, and she brought him to the temple of the Lord at Shiloh; and the child was with them. They slaughtered the bull and the child’s mother came to Eli. She said, ‘If you please, my lord. As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you, praying to the Lord. This is the child I prayed for, and the Lord granted me what I asked him. Now I make him over to the Lord for the whole of his life. He is made over to the Lord.’ There she left him, for the Lord.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
How happy they who dwell in your house, O Lord.

2nd Reading (1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 )
A reading from the first letter of St. John.
Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God’s children; and that is what we are. Because the world refused to acknowledge him, therefore it does not acknowledge us. My dear people, we are already the children of God but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed, all we know is, that when it is revealed we shall be like him because we shall see him as he really is. My dear people, if we cannot be condemned by our own conscience, we need not be afraid in God’s presence, and whatever we ask him, we shall receive, because we keep his commandments and live the kind of life that he wants. His commandments are these: that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and that we love one another as he told us to. Whoever keeps his commandments lives in God and God lives in him. We know that he lives in us by the Spirit that he has given us.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. Alleluia!

Gospel (Lk 2:41-52)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Every year the parents of Jesus used to go to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up for the feast as usual. When they were on their way home after the feast, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem without his parents knowing it. They assumed he was with the caravan, and it was only after a day’s journey that they went to look for him among their relations and acquaintances. When they failed to find him they went back to Jerusalem looking for him everywhere. Three days later, they found him in the Temple, sitting among the doctors, listening to them and asking them questions; and all those who heard him were astounded at his intelligence and his replies. They were overcome when they saw him, and his mother said to him, ‘My child, why have you done this to us? See how worried your father and I have been, looking for you.’ ‘Why were you looking for me?’ he replied. ‘Did you not know that I must be busy with my Father’s affairs?’ But they did not understand what he meant. He then went down with them and came to Nazareth and lived under their authority. His mother stored up all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom, in stature, and in favour with God and men.
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
Our God has appeared on the earth, and lived among us.

Next Week’s Readings
Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Feasts of the Week
Mon, 27 Dec - St. John, Apostle, Evangelist
Tue, 28 Dec - The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Sat, 1 Jan - Mary, the Holy Mother of God

PARISH NEWS

PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
The Parish office is closed and will re-open on 11 January 2022. Normal bulletins will resume on the weekend of 15/16 January 2022.

FATHER VINCENT ON LEAVE
Father Vincent will be on leave, for a well-earned rest, from December - Sun 26th (after 5:00pm Mass) until Wed 29th. Liturgy of the Word/Communion Service will replace the weekday 8:30am morning Masses for Mon, Tues and Wed. Father will be back to celebrate the 7:00pm Mass on Wed 29th December followed by Novena as usual.

JOSEPH’S CORNER
If you would like to be join Joseph’s corner by either being a financial member ($20 per year) or a volunteer performing 20 hours of work per year in support of Joseph’s Corner, please contact them on 9315 2680 for a membership form.

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