Maria Maple – Page 4 – St Peter Apostle Mission Parish

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleSeptember 23, 2023September 23, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER
PRAYER FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

Lord Jesus, today you call us to welcome the members of God’s family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution, violence and war. Lord Jesus, help us by your grace:
- To banish fear from our hearts, that we may embrace each of your children as our own brother and sister;
- To welcome migrants and refugees with joy and generosity, while responding to their many needs;
- To give witness to your love for all people, as we celebrate the many gifts they bring.
We praise you and give you thanks for the family you have called together from so many people. We make this prayer through Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen,

Entrance Antiphon
I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever.

1^st Reading (Is 55:6-9)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Seek the Lord while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near. Let the wicked man abandon his way, the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn back to the Lord who will take pity on him, to our God who is rich in forgiving; for my thoughts are not your thoughts, my ways not your ways – it is the Lord who speaks. Yes, the heavens are as high above earth as my ways are above your ways, my thoughts above your thoughts.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
The Lord is near to all who call him.

2^nd Reading (Phil 1:20-24, 27)
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians.
Christ will be glorified in my body, whether by my life or by my death. Life to me, of course, is Christ, but then death would bring me something more; but then again, if living in this body means doing work which is having good results – I do not know what I should choose. I am caught in this dilemma: I want to be gone and be with Christ, which would be very much the better, but for me to stay alive in this body is a more urgent need for your sake. Avoid anything in your everyday lives that would be unworthy of the gospel of Christ.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel (Mt 20:1-16 )
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner going out at daybreak to hire workers for his vineyard. He made an agreement with the workers for one denarius a day, and sent them to his vineyard. Going out at about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the market place and said to them, “You go to my vineyard too and I will give you a fair wage.” So they went. At about the sixth hour and again at about the ninth hour, he went out and did the same. Then at about the eleventh hour he went out and found more men standing round, and he said to them, “Why have you been standing here idle all day?” “Because no one has hired us” they answered. He said to them, “You go into my vineyard too.” In the evening, the owner of the vineyard said to his bailiff, “Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last arrivals and ending with the first.” So those who were hired at about the eleventh hour came forward and received one denarius each. When the first came, they expected to get more, but they too received one denarius each. They took it, but grumbled at the landowner. “The men who came last” they said “have done only one hour, and you have treated them the same as us, though we have done a heavy day’s work in all the heat.” He answered one of them and said, “My friend, I am not being unjust to you; did we not agree on one denarius? Take your earnings and go. I choose to pay the last comer as much as I pay you. Have I no right to do what I like with my own? Why be envious because I am generous?” Thus the last will be first, and the first, last.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
You have laid down your precepts to be carefully kept; may my ways be firm in keeping your statutes.

Next Week’s Readings
Ezek 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32

Feasts of the Week
Wed, 27 Sep - St. Vincent de Paul
Fri, 29 Sep - Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels
Sat, 30 Sep - St. Jerome

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

SUNDAY
9:15am to 10:25am – Sunday School for children attending non-Catholic Schools.
10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 1^st and 3^rd Sundays.
After 5:00pm Mass in Theatrette – Youth Group for youth 12 to 17 years on 2^nd and 4^th Sundays.
6:00pm in Theatrette – Young Adults (SPYA) meet 1^st and 3^rd Sundays.
6:15pm in Church Hall - School of Discipleship.

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

SATURDAY
2:30pm to 4:00pm - St. Peter’s Charismatic Prayer Community Praise & Worship in Church.
1.30pm to 4:00pm - Healing Mass on 1^st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 7th October 2023.

BAPTISM
12 noon – Baptisms held 1^st & 3^rd Sundays.
Baptism Preparation Meeting held on 1^st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Next Baptism Preparation Meeting Mon 2nd October 2023 at 7:00pm in Church.

ST. PETER’S SCHOOL HOLIDAYS DAY TRIP
Our parish is organising a day trip for our altar servers and parish youth (12 to 17 years) on Friday, 29^th September 2023, meeting at St. Peter’s carpark at 9:45am. We will visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral followed by a picnic lunch and games and then proceed to Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre (walking pilgrimage). See flyer in the hall for more details. Please contact the parish office if you would like to join.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Remember to turn your clocks forward on Sunday, 1^st October at 2:00am.

ST PETER APOSTLE PARISH DINNER, FRIDAY 13 OCT
You are invited to a fun filled evening for a Parish Dinner on Friday, 13^th October commencing 6.30pm at the Hoppers Club on 180 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing. Adults: $45.00. Under 12 yrs. $15.00. Tickets will be sold in the Church Hall after all the weekend masses. Limited seats, kindly buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR REQUEST
As part of the Parish Dinner on Friday 13^th October, we plan to hold a ‘Silent Auction’ to enable us raise funds for charity. We are looking for items for the silent auction and need your support in donating/sponsoring items such as Travel or Unique experiences, Vouchers for beauty treatments, massages etc, Kitchen Appliances, Bags, Jewellery, Paintings, Musical Instruments, Handmade Items like sweaters, rugs, throws, shawls etc. All items must be new and preferably in original packaging. A good opportunity to de-clutter and give away items that you have not used. Please drop off items to the parish office or contact Praful on 0431 068 125 to arrange pick up. Please handover the same by Friday 6^th October at the latest.

ALPHA EXPERIENCE
St. Peters and St. James parishes announce the next Alpha Experience commencing Monday 2^nd October at 7:30pm at St Peters Church Hall. Please note there will be NO Alpha session on Monday 25^th September due to the ongoing works happening in the Church premises. Alpha is a great experience with interactive weekly (Monday) sessions that create a safe and honest space where people can explore life, faith and meaning. Enquiries to Dario 0438525148 or Anita 0411772230, email hopperscrossingalpha@gmail.com. Limited spaces. Please register by filling in the form at https://bit.ly/AlphaHC or scan QR code.

CONGRATULATIONS to our parishioners Bill & Moira Hardy on the occasion of your 50^th Wedding Anniversary! May God bless you and your family!!

HOUSE BLESSING & VISITING THE SICK IN THE PARISH
Fr Vincent and Fr Simeon are available to visit parishioners for a house blessing. If parishioners would like their home blessed or would like a priest to visit a sick family member, kindly contact the parish office to make an appointment.

PRESENTATION BY WORLD YOUTH DAY (WYD) PILGIRMS
The WYD pilgrims will be sharing their testimonies and experiences of their recent World Youth Day Pilgrimage at all Masses this weekend.

YOUTH RETREAT SUNDAY 24^THSEPTEMBER starting at 3:00pm.
Praise & Worship by Young Adults Group (SPYA). This will be followed by Mass at 5:00pm. All youth of the parish are invited.

KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS Present: ‘God and Beer’
Guest speaker Archbishop Julian Porteous from Hobart, Tasmania on the topic of 'Becoming Missionary Disciples'. Held at The Hoppers Club on Tue 03 Oct. Dinner available to be purchased at own cost at 6:30pm. Guests can order meals and drinks from the bistro area then take them to the Function Room where God and Beer is held. Talk at 7:30pm (free, donations accepted). An initiative to bring together people of all ages from across Melbourne each month. Aim is to inspire and strengthen Christians by providing ideas and inspiration for renewing the Church by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic tradition. Book at https://app.tickets.org.au/GodandBeer/GABOct2023West

ANNUAL MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY MASS
Sunday 22^ND October 2023, 11am, St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne
Couples and their families are invited to join the celebration of the annual Marriage Anniversary Mass. Couples who register and are celebrating the following anniversaries – 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th or 40 years and above – will receive a commemorative certificate. Register by Sunday 15 October: trybooking.com/CLKRBF or any queries please contact 9926 5761or proclaim@cam.org.au

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Jean Cameron, George Musique, Kingsley Barrow, Rajan Gomes, Meena Fathima Corderio, Hiran Adhihetty, Godfreda Sarmiento, Gloria Cordente, Restitotu Cabunilas, Meralda Lopez, Martin Gomez, Vilma Rodrigues, Jim Power, Beatrice Fernando, Mary Hanh, Rocco Tramontana, Zofia Kostrzewa, Carolyn Wockner, Evelyn Julian Stowers, Patrick Kelly, Razia Bibi, Dexter Jacob, Thomas Lazar, Martha Nalerio, Michael Dali, Otilia Vieira, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Deacon Charles English, Bill Thomas, Rosy D’souza, Mary & Joseph Almeida, Sebastian Rozario, A P Nayagam, Arokianathan Alphons, Merlina Josephine, Giuseppe Cini, Eric & Ivy Aldcroft, Philomena & Malcolm Fernandez, Helen Rozario, Charles Azzopardi, Lisa Spiteri, Colonel S A Maria Dass, Martina Serrao, Robert Mills, Djoana Josue and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Davidson, Dale D’Souza, Ollie Orlinski, Kevin McLoughlin, Mavis D’Cruz, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Teresita Grisancich, Lindsay Coates, Patricia Samuel, Jenna Murnane, Noleen Clayburn, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 1 Oct 23

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

Roster for Readers – 30 Sep/ 1 Oct 23

6:00pm	Davy Fernandes
8:30am	Sandra Graham
10:30am	Savita D’Souza
5:00pm	Joan Ocampo

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 30 Sep / 1 Oct 23

6:00pm	H. Durski / G. Aldcroft / G. Linning / J. Tramontana
8:30am	G. Sharman / Karen F. / M. Nelthropp / I. D’Lima
10:30am	M&C Peters / E. Mills / A. Koek
5:00pm	E. Angeles / Sunita D / R. Albuquerque / VOL

Music Ministry – 30 Sep / 1 Oct 23

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Tongan Community
5:00pm	FilOz

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleSeptember 16, 2023September 16, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER
PRAYER FOR PEACE

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred let me sow love.
Where there is injury … pardon.
Where there is doubt … faith.
Where there is despair … hope.
Where there is darkness …light.
Where there is sadness … joy.
Lord, grant that I may seek to comfort rather than be comforted.
To understand rather than to be understood.
To love than to be loved.
For it is by giving that one receives.
By forgiving that one is forgiven.
And by dying that one awakens to eternal life. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true. Hear the prayers of your servant, and of your people Israel.

1^st Reading (Sir 27:30–28:7)
A reading from the prophet Sirach.
Resentment and anger, these are foul things, and both are found with the sinner. He who exacts vengeance will experience the vengeance of the Lord, who keeps strict account of sin. Forgive your neighbour the hurt he does you, and when you pray, your sins will be forgiven. If a man nurses anger against another, can he then demand compassion from the Lord? Showing no pity for a man like himself, can he then plead for his own sins? Mere creature of flesh, he cherishes resentment; who will forgive him his sins? Remember the last things, and stop hating, remember dissolution and death, and live by the commandments. Remember the commandments, and do not bear your neighbour ill-will; remember the covenant of the Most High, and overlook the offence.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
The Lord is kind and merciful; slow to anger and rich in compassion.

2^nd Reading (Rom 14:7-9)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
The life and death of each of us has its influence on others; if we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord, so that alive or dead we belong to the Lord. This explains why Christ both died and came to life: it was so that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.
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 (Mt 18:21-35)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Peter went up to Jesus and said, ‘Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he wrongs me? As often as seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘Not seven, I tell you, but seventy-seven times. ‘And so the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who decided to settle his accounts with his servants. When the reckoning began, they brought him a man who owed ten thousand talents; but he had no means of paying, so his master gave orders that he should be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, to meet the debt. At this, the servant threw himself down at his master’s feet. “Give me time” he said “and I will pay the whole sum.” And the servant’s master felt so sorry for him that he let him go and cancelled the debt. Now as this servant went out, he happened to meet a fellow servant who owed him one hundred denarii; and he seized him by the throat and began to throttle him. “Pay what you owe me” he said. His fellow servant fell at his feet and implored him, saying, “Give me time and I will pay you.” But the other would not agree; on the contrary, he had him thrown into prison till he should pay the debt. His fellow servants were deeply distressed when they saw what had happened, and they went to their master and reported the whole affair to him. Then the master sent for him. “You wicked servant,” he said “I cancelled all that debt of yours when you appealed to me. Were you not bound, then, to have pity on your fellow servant just as I had pity on you?” And in his anger the master handed him over to the torturers till he should pay all his debt. And that is how my heavenly Father will deal with you unless you each forgive your brother from your heart.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
How precious is your mercy, O God! The children of men seek shelter in the shadow of your wings.

Next Week’s Readings
Is 55:6-9; Phil 1:20-24,27; Mt 20:1-16

Feasts of the Week
Wed, 20 Sep - Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Paul Chong Ha-sang & companions.
Thu, 21 Sep - St. Matthew
Sat, 23 Sep - St. Pius of Pietrelcina

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED PRESENTATION –WEEKEND OF 16/17 SEPTEMBER
Aid to the Church in Need (www.aidtochurch.org) is a spiritual and pastoral charity that seeks to keep the flame of faith alive in those places where it is at risk of extinction. We welcome an ACN representative to our Parish at all masses this weekend to share with us the work of Aid to the Church in Need and how we can help our suffering and persecuted brothers and sisters. NO Special collection will be taken.

There will be NO 8.30AM MASS ON THURSDAY 21st SEPTEMBER due to the electrical work taking place in the church premises. Community Centre will not be accessible from Monday 18th Sept to Wednesday 20^th Sept. There will be no access to the church from Monday 18^th Sept to Wednesday 20^th Sept after 9.30 am. Wednesday 20^th Sept mass / Novena will be held as usual at 7pm.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Kenzo & Xander Naufahu and Hugo & Millie Ick 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.

ALPHA EXPERIENCE REGISTRATIONS OPEN
St. Peters and St. James parishes announce the next Alpha Experience commencing Monday 25^thSeptember at 7:30pm at St Peters Church Hall. Alpha is a great experience with interactive weekly (Monday) sessions that create a safe and honest space where people can explore life, faith and meaning. Enquiries to Dario 0438525148 or Anita 0411772230, email hopperscrossingalpha@gmail.com. Limited spaces. Please register early by filling in the form at https://bit.ly/AlphaHC or scan QR code.

ST PETER APOSTLE PARISH DINNER, FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER
You are invited to a fun filled evening for a Parish Dinner on Friday, 13^th October commencing 6:30pm at the Hoppers Club on 180 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing. Adults: $45.00. Under 12 yrs. $15.00. Tickets will be sold in the Church Hall after all the weekend masses. Limited seats, kindly buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR REQUEST
As part of the Parish Dinner on Friday 13^th October, we plan to hold a ‘Silent Auction’ to enable us raise funds for charity. We are looking for items for the silent auction and need your support in donating/sponsoring items such as Travel or Unique experiences, Vouchers for beauty treatments, massages, etc. Kitchen Appliances, Bags, Jewellery, Paintings, Musical Instruments, Handmade Items like sweaters, rugs, throws, shawls etc. All items must be new and preferably in original packaging. A good opportunity to de-clutter and give away items that you have not used. Please drop off items to the parish office or contact Praful on 0431 068 125 to arrange pick up. Please handover the same by Friday 6^th October at the latest.

THANK YOU to our parishioners from Fr. George Hogarty of the Columban Missions who visited our parish recently. A total amount of $3158.60 was collected from our parish to help the Columbans with their missionary work.

PRESENTATION BY WORLD YOUTH DAY (WYD) PILGIRMS
The WYD pilgrims will be sharing their testimonies and experiences of their recent World Youth Day Pilgrimage at the weekend masses on 23/24 September.

YOUTH RETREAT SUNDAY 24^THSEPTEMBER starting at 3:00pm.
Praise & Worship by Young Adults Group (SPYA). This will be followed by Mass at 5:00pm. All youth of the parish are invited.

COMPULSORY REFRESHER COURSE FOR ALL MINISTERS OF THE WORD
A friendly reminder to all Ministers of the Word, who read on weekday and weekend Masses to attend a compulsory refresher course on Sat 23^rd September from 10:00am to 12:30pm. This course is designed to enrich your understanding of the readings, practical exercises to help with pronunciation and to “Proclaim the Word of God” through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Refreshments provided. Please RSVP the Parish Office.

KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS Present: ‘God and Beer’. Guest speaker Archbishop Porteous on the topic of 'Becoming Missionary Disciples'. Held at The Hoppers Club on Tue 03 Oct. Dinner available to be purchased at own cost at 6:30pm. Guests can order meals and drinks from the bistro area then take them to the Function Room where God and Beer is held). Talk at 7:30pm (free, donations accepted). An initiative to bring together people of all ages from across Melbourne each month. Aim is to inspire and strengthen Christians by providing ideas and inspiration for renewing the Church by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic tradition. Book at https://app.tickets.org.au/GodandBeer/GABOct2023West

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Jean Cameron, Kingsley Barrow, Rajan Gomes, Meena Fathima Corderio, Hiran Adhihetty, Godfreda Sarmiento, Gloria Cordente, Restitotu Cabunilas, Meralda Lopez, Martin Gomez, Vilma Rodrigues, Jim Power, Beatrice Fernando, Mary Hanh, Rocco Tramontana, Zofia Kostrzewa, Carolyn Wockner, Evelyn Julian Stowers, Patrick Kelly, Razia Bibi, Dexter Jacob, Thomas Lazar, Martha Nalerio, Michael Dali, Otilia Vieira, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Irene & David Matheson, John de Rozario, Agostino & Josephine Cutajar, Peppi Rosaria, Sabrina Ferlazzo, Agatha Azzopardi, Krisyuz Mariano, Nellie Mateo, Dominador Mateo Sr, Bienvenido Opolentisima, Mark & Benny Opolentisima, Sebastiana Menina, Teodora Hongoy, Monica Angeles, Mary Vella, Patricia O’Neill, Tolentino Padayo, Maureen Morgan, Victoria Baulch, Robert Mills and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

ROSTERS

Counters – 24 Sep 23

Tini & Barrie Hope

Roster for Readers – 23/24 Sep 23

6:00pm	David Roga
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Sunil Vaz
5:00pm	Youth Mass

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 23/24 Sep 23

6:00pm	J. Roga / G. Surrao / Sophia D / Praful A.
8:30am	KSC Minister / S. Joseph / P. Fitzgerald / Pauline S.
10:30am	R. Hibbert / G. Siccita / A. Koek / B. Fernandes
5:00pm	Youth Mass

Music Ministry – 23/24 Sep 23

6:00pm	St. Cecilia
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Domini Chorum
5:00pm	Youth Mass

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleSeptember 9, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER
PRAYER FOR THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

God Our Father,
Give your chosen people your help and strength.
The birth of the Virgin Mary's son was the dawn of our salvation.
May our celebration of her nativity bring us closer to lasting peace
And may the virtues that she modelled develop in our lives,
To love you and our neighbours more perfectly.
Grant this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
You are just, O Lord, and your judgment is right; treat your servant in accord with your merciful love.

1^st Reading (Ez 33:7-9)
A reading from the prophet Ezekiel.
The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows, ‘Son of man, I have appointed you as sentry to the House of Israel. When you hear a word from my mouth, warn them in my name. If I say to a wicked man: Wicked wretch, you are to die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked man to renounce his ways, then he shall die for his sin, but I will hold you responsible for his death. If, however, you do warn a wicked man to renounce his ways and repent, and he does not repent, then he shall die for his sin, but you yourself will have saved your life.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts.

2^nd Reading (Rom 13:8-10)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
Avoid getting into debt, except the debt of mutual love. If you love your fellow men you have carried out your obligations. All the commandments: You shall not commit adultery, you shall not kill, you shall not steal, you shall not covet, and so on, are summed up in this single command. You must love your neighbour as yourself. Love is the one thing that cannot hurt your neighbour, that is why it is the answer to every one of the commandments.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself; and the Good News of reconciliation he has entrusted to us. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 18:15-20)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘If your brother does something wrong, go and have it out with him alone, between your two selves. If he listens to you, you have won back your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you: the evidence of two or three witnesses is required to sustain any charge. But if he refuses to listen to these, report it to the community; and if he refuses to listen to the community, treat him like a pagan or a tax collector. ‘I tell you solemnly, whatever you bind on earth shall be considered bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be considered loosed in heaven. ‘I tell you solemnly once again, if two of you on earth agree to ask anything at all, it will be granted to you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for you, my God; my soul is thirsting for God, the living God.

Next Week’s Readings
Sirach 27:30 - 28:7; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35

Feasts of the Week
Wed, 13 Sep = St. John Chrysostom
Thu, 14 Sep Fri, 15 Sep - The Exaltation of The Cross
Thu, 14 Sep - Our Lady of Sorrows
Sat, 16 Sep - St. Cornelius

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

SUNDAY SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS – SUNDAY 10^TH SEPT 10:30AM MASS
Congratulations to our St. Peter’s Sunday School Children as they receive the Eucharist for the first-time this Sunday 10^th September at the 10:30am Mass. Please keep the children in your prayers. Thank you to the Catechists who have trained our children to receive this Sacrament.

URGENT ASSISTANCE PLEASE!!
THE KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS are a Catholic Ministry of St. Peter’s Parish for men and has been in existence in Australia for 100 years. On Friday 15^thSeptember, the Knights are holding a BBQ at Bunnings, Hoppers Crossing store on Old Geelong Road, which is an important fundraiser for our Catholic ministry. The money raised supports our local Catholic Community in Wyndham and recently supported our youth of the Parish that recently attended World Youth Day in Portugal. If you are free on 15^th September and can offer two or more hours of your time, we would appreciate your assistance. The BBQ operates between 9:00am and 4:00pm. We are flexible and will fit into your schedule. If you are able to help, please contact Paul Beasley on 0417 136 635.

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED PRESENTATION –WEEKEND OF 16/17 SEPTEMBER
Aid to the Church in Need (www.aidtochurch.org) is a spiritual and pastoral charity that seeks to keep the flame of faith alive in those places where it is at risk of extinction. We welcome an ACN representative to our Parish at all masses next weekend to share with us the work of Aid to the Church in Need and how we can help our suffering and persecuted brothers and sisters. NO Special collection will be taken.

CHURCH PEWS - UPDATE AND REMINDER
The wonderful work on the pews is nearly complete. Some kneelers are still being worked on and we hope will be returned to the Church soon. Thank you for your patience and to the many volunteers and donors who have assisted to date. The PPC kindly ask that parishioners treat the refurbished pews with care and be mindful of the hard work required to restore the pews. Some of you have expressed a wish to support the repair of the church pews by making a donation. To donate, please give to Fr, Vincent, Fr. Simeon, the Sacristan or drop off at the Parish Office via the small blank envelopes on the table outside the sacristy (include your name and amount) OR direct deposit to: Account Name: St Peter Apostle Parish Church Account, BSB: 083-347, Account no. 637286747, Reference: Your surname and the word Pews.

VOLUNTEERS FOR COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND ELDERLY AT ST VINCENT’S CARE SERVICES, WERRIBEE
Our parish is looking for volunteers to take Holy Communion to the sick and elderly at St Vincent’s Care Services, Werribee on a Saturday morning after 9am Mass. If you have a desire to visit those who are sick or homebound, and are dedicated to sharing the Body of Christ with those in need, please contact the parish office on 97494300 or email hopperscrossing@cam.org.au. Commitment will be for a couple of hours per month. Training will be provided.

ST PETER APOSTLE PARISH DINNER
You are invited to a fun filled evening for a Parish Dinner on Friday, 13^th October '23 commencing 6:30pm at the Hoppers Club, 180 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing. Adults $45.00, Under 12 yrs.$15.00. More details to follow.

ROSTERS FOR LECTORS & EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS, PIETY STALL & COMMUNION TO THE SICK ROSTERS
Rosters for Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers for the months from September to November have been emailed to Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers. If you have not received your copy or need a hard copy, kindly contact the Parish office. Communion to the sick and Piety Stall rosters have been emailed and a hard copy is available for collection from the glass table in the church hall.

COMPULSORY REFRESHER COURSE FOR ALL MINISTERS OF THE WORD
A friendly reminder to all Ministers of the Word, who read on weekday and weekend Masses, to kindly RSVP the Parish Office with your preferred day: Friday 15^th September 6:30pm to 9pm or Saturday 23^rd September 10am to 12:30pm held in the Church. This refresher course is compulsory and is designed to enrich your understanding of the readings, practical exercises to help with pronunciation and to “Proclaim the Word of God” through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Refreshments will be provided.

SAFEGUARDING SUNDAY
In the Catholic Church, Child Protection Week culminates with Safeguarding Sunday. On this day the church acknowledges the immense damage caused by the sexual abuse of children and adults at risk, including by priests, religious and lay people within Catholic contexts. At St Peter's we are committed to practices and protocols that create and maintain safe environments for all people and pray that we may always follow the example of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, by treating children and young people with proper respect and care.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Martin Gomez, Vilma Rodrigues, Beatrice Fernando, Mary Hanh, Jim Power, Rocco Tramontana, Zofia Kostrzewa, Carolyn Wockner, Evelyn Julian Stowers, Patrick Kelly, Razia Bibi, Dexter Jacob, Thomas Lazar, Martha Nalerio, Michael Dali, Otilia Vieira, Denzil Considine, Doughy Considine, Joyce D’Olivera, Clarita Santiago, Wilma O’Reilly, Nihan Fernando, Benjamin Chrysostom, Michael Hankins and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Raymond Linning, Norma Lord, Afra & Isidon Fernandes, Ivor & Sophia Fernandes, Judith & Sebastian D’Cruz, John Tanti, Muriel Gomez, Harry Smith, Cuthbert Alves, Joseph KM Thadathil and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

ROSTERS

Counters – 17 Sep 23

John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira

Roster for Readers – 16/17 Sep 23

6:00pm	Jeslin Shaji
8:30am	Catherine Graham
10:30am	Maria Naufahu
5:00pm	Dominic Hankins

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 16/17 Sep 23

6:00pm	K. Pham / N. Golaw / Davy F. / S. Fernando
8:30am	K. Fernandes / G. Sharman / R. Hibbert / S. Vaz
10:30am	M&C Peters / S. Delos Reyes / L. Ortega
5:00pm	S. Simangan / Connie S / Ellen A / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 16/17 Sep 23

6:00pm	Mater Dolorosa
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	FilOz
5:00pm	KNK

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleSeptember 2, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR SEPTEMBER
FOR ALL FATHERS

Dear Lord, we thank You for our earthly fathers, those to whom you have entrusted the responsibility to provide loving protection of their families and guidance of their children.
We thank You, also, for our Priests and Bishops, whose spiritual fatherhood is vital to the faith of Your people.
We pray for men who are not fathers but still mentor and guide us with fatherly love and advice.
We ask your blessing on all fathers embracing their vocation. May your Holy Spirit inspire them with justice and mercy, wisdom and strength, fidelity and self-giving love.
We remember all fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory.
Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. O Lord, you are good and forgiving, full of mercy to all who call to you.

1^st Reading (Jer 20:7-9)
A reading from the prophet Jeremiah.
You have seduced me, Lord, and I have let myself be seduced; you have overpowered me: you were the stronger. I am a daily laughing-stock, everybody’s butt. Each time I speak the word, I have to howl and proclaim: ‘Violence and ruin!’ The word of the Lord has meant for me insult, derision, all day long. I used to say, ‘I will not think about him, I will not speak in his name any more.’ Then there seemed to be a fire burning in my heart, imprisoned in my bones. The effort to restrain it wearied me, I could not bear it.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

2^nd Reading (Rom 12:1-2)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
Think of God’s mercy, my brothers, and worship him, I beg you, in a way that is worthy of thinking beings, by offering your living bodies as a holy sacrifice, truly pleasing to God. Do not model yourselves on the behaviour of the world around you, but let your behaviour change, modelled by your new mind. This is the only way to discover the will of God and know what is good, what it is that God wants, what is the perfect thing to do.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our heart, that we might see how great is the hope to which we are called. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 16:21-27)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus began to make it clear to his disciples that he was destined to go to Jerusalem and suffer grievously at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, to be put to death and to be raised up on the third day. Then, taking him aside, Peter started to remonstrate with him. ‘Heaven preserve you, Lord;’ he said ‘this must not happen to you.’ But he turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle in my path, because the way you think is not God’s way but man’s.’ Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me. For anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it. What, then, will a man gain if he wins the whole world and ruins his life? Or what has a man to offer in exchange for his life? ‘For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and, when he does, he will reward each one according to his behaviour.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
How great is the goodness, Lord, that you keep for those who fear you.

Next Week’s Readings
Ezek 33:7-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

Feasts of the Week
Fri, 8 Sep - The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

BAPTISM
12 noon – Baptisms held 1^st & 3^rd Sundays.
Baptism Preparation Meeting held on 1^st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Next Baptism Preparation Meeting Mon 4th September 2023 at 7:00pm in Church.

FATHER'S DAY SUNDAY 3^RD SEPTEMBER
To celebrate Father's Day, a Special Blessing will be given to Fathers at all Masses this weekend.

There will be a 3^rd Collection this weekend for the PRIESTS RETIREMENT FOUNDATION. As Archbishop Comensoli says “It has been a wonderful custom in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to allow the faithful of the Archdiocese to show something of their own appreciation through an annual Father’s Day Appeal. The appeal goes to the care of retired and sick priests by providing suitable accommodation, medical assistance and a comfortable standard of living for them”. Please donate using the envelopes on the pews or electronically by logging on to www.melbournecatholic.org.au/foundation to make your donation through Paypal. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. Thank you for your generous support.

FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LADY - FRIDAY 8^TH SEPTEMBER, 8:30AM & 7:00PM MASSES
In celebration of Mother Mary's birthday, parishioners are invited to bring their own statues or icons of Our Blessed Virgin Mary and place them on the tables near the Sanctuary. Father will bless them during the 8:30am and 7:00pm Masses.

SENIORS SHARED LUNCH – WEDNESDAY 6^th SEPTEMBER will be held at the COMMUNITY CENTRE and not in the Meeting Room, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Please bring a plate of food to share. Tea, coffee provided. Contact Margaret Craigie on 0456 914 652 for further details.

NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK (3^rd to 9^th SEPT)
This year National Child Protection Week will continue to champion the message ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’. This week aims to promote a safe and supported life for every child, now and into the future. See https://www.napcan.org.au/get-involved-2023/ for details on how to get involved and where to find resources.

VOLUNTEERS FOR COMMUNION TO THE SICK AT ST VINCENT’S CARE SERVICES, WERRIBEE
Our parish is looking for volunteers to take Holy Communion to the sick and elderly at St Vincent’s Care Services, Werribee on a Saturday morning after 9am Mass. If you have a desire to visit those who are sick or homebound, and are dedicated to sharing the Body of Christ with those in need, please contact the parish office on 97494300 or email hopperscrossing@cam.org.au. Commitment will be for a couple of hours per month. Training will be provided.

BEQUESTS TO ST PETER APOSTLE MISSION PARISH
When considering your Will, you may like to bequest a sum to your local Parish. The donation will be used for the day-to-day management and support of Parish activities. It is recommended donors seek independent legal advice before advancing a bequest. Thank you for considering a donation to our parish. If you require further details please contact Lorena Ford, Parish Bookkeeper at
HoppersCrossing.Bookkeeper@cam.org.au.

ROSTERS FOR LECTORS & EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS, PIETY STALL & COMMUNION TO THE SICK ROSTERS Rosters for Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers for the months from September to November have been emailed to Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers. If you have not received your copy or need a hard copy, kindly contact the Parish office. Communion to the sick and Piety Stall rosters have been emailed and a hard copy is available for collection from the glass table in the church hall.

THE KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS Hoppers Crossing Branch is conducting a Bunnings BBQ on Friday, 15^th September, and are seeking assistance from available Parishioners. The BBQ operates from 9-4pm, your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Funds raised go towards scholarships for MacKillop and Thomas Carr Colleges, St Vincent de Paul, Our Youth Groups, and Priests Support and Education Fund. If you can spare a couple of hours, please contact Paul Beasley on 0417 136 635.

SUNDAY SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS – SUNDAY 10^TH SEPT 10:30AM MASS
Please keep the Sunday School Children in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Eucharist for the first-time next weekend Sunday 10^th September.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Rocco Tramontana, Zofia Kostrzewa, Carolyn Wockner, Evelyn Julian Stowers, Patrick Kelly, Razia Bibi, Dexter Jacob, Thomas Lazar, Martha Nalerio, Michael Dali, Otilia Vieira, Denzil Considine, Doughy Considine, Joyce D’Olivera, Clarita Santiago, Wilma O’Reilly, Nihan Fernando, Benjamin Chrysostom, Michael Hankins, Rev Desmond Panton PE, Matthew D’souza, Xavier Fernandez, Vicente Dignos, James Inglis, Maria D’Costa, Phoebe Andrada, Anne Kelly, Flory Pais and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Shirley Linehan, Annakutty Joseph, Grazia Manganelli, Sylvia Cachia, Jose Romao, Domie Salipong, Naomi Medel Villareal, Natividad Medel, Rosa Umali, Mary Vella, Vinn Beasley. Edith Platel, Loreta Ilagan, Zenaida Viola, Alex Coelho and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Dale D’Souza, Ollie Orlinski, Kevin McLoughlin, Mavis D’Cruz, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Denise Hegarty, Adrian McGill and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 10 Sep 23

L. Vasquez / T. Grisancich / L. De La Cruz

Roster for Readers – 9/10 Sep 23

6:00pm	Adele Vesty
8:30am	Francis Thomas
10:30am	Lionel D’Cruz
5:00pm	Valerian D’Souza

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 9/10 Sep 23

6:00pm	J. Tramontana / S. Martis / G. Linning / M. Maple
8:30am	M. Nelthropp / M. Marip / Romayne A. / Paul F.
10:30am	F. Caruana / S. Colla / G. Schembri / G. Siccita
5:00pm	E. Angeles / A. Koek / C. Skinner / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 9/10 Sep 23

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

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleAugust 26, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR AUGUST SOCIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY

Loving God, you made each of us in your image and likeness. Open our eyes to recognise one another as equals, replacing domination and control, violence, and abuse, with mutuality, reciprocity, respect, and freedom. Help us to love like you. Jesus Christ, you rejected the use of religious traditions to justify violence. Teach us to unmask manipulations of our faith used to justify violent, abusive, or coercive behaviour. Teach us to be people who show tenderness, respect and care for others as you did. Holy Spirit, you are with us always, showing us the way. Move us to assist those who experience violence and abuse, and support their call for justice. Empower us to hold perpetrators of violence and abuse responsible, encouraging them to change their behaviour. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; save the servant who trusts in you, my God. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long.

1^st Reading (Is 22:19-23 )
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Thus says the Lord of Hosts to Shebna, the master of the palace: I dismiss you from your office, I remove you from your post, and the same day I call on my servant Eliakim son of Hilkiah. I invest him with your robe, gird him with your sash, entrust him with your authority; and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the House of Judah. I place the key of the House of David on his shoulder; should he open, no one shall close, should he close, no one shall open. I drive him like a peg into a firm place; he will become a throne of glory for his father’s house.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.

2^nd Reading (Rom 11:33-36)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
How rich are the depths of God – how deep his wisdom and knowledge – and how impossible to penetrate his motives or understand his methods! Who could ever know the mind of the Lord? Who could ever be his counsellor? Who could ever give him anything or lend him anything? All that exists comes from him; all is by him and for him. To him be glory for ever! Amen.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! You are Peter, the rock on which I will build my Church the gates of hell will not hold out against it. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 16:13-20)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say he is John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But you,’ he said ‘who do you say I am?’ Then Simon Peter spoke up, ‘You are the Christ,’ he said, ‘the Son of the living God.’ Jesus replied, ‘Simon son of Jonah, you are a happy man! Because it was not flesh and blood that revealed this to you but my Father in heaven. So I now say to you: You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church. And the gates of the underworld can never hold out against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: whatever you bind on earth shall be considered bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be considered loosed in heaven.’ Then he gave the disciples strict orders not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
The earth is replete with the fruits of your work, O Lord; you bring forth bread from the earth and wine to cheer the heart.

Next Week’s Readings
Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27

Feasts of the Week
Mon, 28 Aug - St. Augustine
Tue, 29 Aug - Passion of St. John the Baptist

PARISH NEWS

FATHER'S DAY SUNDAY 3^RD SEPTEMBER
To celebrate Father's Day, a Special Blessing will be given to Fathers at all the weekend Masses.

There will be a 3^rd Collection on the weekend of 2/3 Sept for the PRIESTS RETIREMENT FOUNDATION. As Archbishop Comensoli says “It has been a wonderful custom in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to allow the faithful of the Archdiocese to show something of their own appreciation through an annual Father’s Day Appeal. The appeal goes to the care of retired and sick priests by providing suitable accommodation, medical assistance and a comfortable standard of living for them”. Please donate using the envelopes on the pews or electronically by logging on to www.melbournecatholic.org.au/foundation and make your donation through Paypal. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible. Thank you for your generous support of the Retired Priests.

WYD PRESENTATION AT ALL WEEKEND MASSES
The WYD pilgrims will have a video presentation at all weekend masses of their pilgrimage experience to World Youth Day.

THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is a program for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic and receiving the Sacraments. The meetings will commence on Tuesday 5 September and will be held on Tuesdays at 7.00pm in the Theatrette in St Peter Apostle Mission Parish. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Francis Thomas on francispthomas@hotmail.com or 0401787372 or Dario Carreno on 0438525148 or j_d_carreno@hotmail.com.

Graduate Certificate in Teaching – Meditation
Catholic Theological College is running an Online Information Session for the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Meditation on Monday 4 September at 7:30pm. For anyone interested in attending the information session, register at Meeting Registration - Zoom or call 9412 3333 for further details.

BEQUESTS TO ST PETER APOSTLE MISSION PARISH
When considering your Will you may like to bequest a sum to your local Parish. The donation will be used for the day-to-day management and support of Parish activities. It is recommended donors seek independent legal advice before advancing a bequest. Thank you for considering a donation to our parish. If you require further details please contact Lorena Ford, Parish Bookkeeper at
HoppersCrossing.Bookkeeper@cam.org.au.

ALPHA EXPERIENCE REGISTRATIONS OPEN St. Peters and St. James parishes announce the next Alpha Experience commencing Monday 25^th September at 7:30pm at St Peters Church Hall. Alpha is a great experience with interactive weekly (Monday) sessions that create a safe and honest space where people can explore life, faith and meaning. Enquiries to Dario 0438 525 148 or Anita 0411772230, email hopperscrossingalpha@gmail.comOpens in a new window. Limited spaces. Please register early by filling in the form at https://bit.ly/AlphaHCOpens in a new window or scan QR code.

ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FAMILY
Some of you may have heard of the terrible house fire in Wyndham Vale on 12 August 2023 to a family within the Thomas Carr College community. A friend of the family has set up a GoFundMe campaign. *Victims of Crime*. Please follow link below for more information and for details on how to help this family in their time of need.
https://gofund.me/3e78d754.

SUNDAY SCHOOL FIRST RECONCILIATIONS
Please keep in your prayers the Sunday School children, making their First Reconciliation on Tuesday 29^th August. We pray they will be blessed as they receive this Sacrament for the first time.

THE KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS are a Catholic Ministry of St. Peter’s Parish for men and has been in existence in Australia for 100 years. On Friday 15^th Sep, the Knights are holding a BBQ at Bunnings, Hoppers Crossing, Old Geelong Rd, which is an important fundraiser for our Catholic ministry. The money raised supports our local Catholic Community in Wyndham and supported our youth of the Parish who recently attended World Youth Day in Portugal. If you are free on 15^th Sep and can offer two or more hours of your time, we would appreciate your assistance. The BBQ operates between 9:00am and 4:00pm. We are flexible and will fit into your schedule. If you are able to help, please contact Paul Beasley on 0417 136 635.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Carolyn Wockner, Evelyn Julian Stowers, Patrick Kelly, Razia Bibi, Dexter Jacob, Thomas Lazar, Martha Nalerio, Michael Dali, Otilia Vieira, Denzil Considine, Doughy Considine, Joyce D’Olivera, Clarita Santiago, Wilma O’Reilly, Nihan Fernando, Benjamin Chrysostom, Michael Hankins, Rev Desmond Panton PE, Matthew D’souza, Xavier Fernandez, Vicente Dignos, James Inglis, Maria D’Costa, Phoebe Andrada, Anne Kelly, Flory Pais and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Estrella Talaue, Harold Pountney, Natividad Medel, Anne Anderson, Martin John Lopez, Helen Pereira, Enri Sait, Elvina D’Souza, Bill Fairney, Lita Lim & Eng Chan Lim, Baldomero Buenaventura and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Sean Donaldson, Helen Kelly, Vincent Margaret, Franklin Quintanilla, Jean Cameron, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Lindsay Coates, Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Sandra Farrelly, Joaquin Romero, Annette O’Brien, Dale D’Souza, Christie Raj, Emma Baker, Charles Ilagan, Ima Gopez, Tony Dass, Carmen Ciantar, Draga & Vlado Vekic, Alan Raymond, Jean Bent, Robert Hart, Ollie Orlinski, Paul Colope, Debbie Wilks, Segundo Becerra, Nauma Faamausili, Kelly de la Rosa, Bernice Steinhauer, Nino Mozo, Kevin Cuala, Kevin McLoughlin, Ferdie Garcia, Oliver Ratnik, Hermene Orozco, Mavis D’Cruz, Kranti Fernandes, Teresita Grisancich, Andrea Clayburn, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Denise Hegarty and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 3 Sep 23

Pravin Albuquerque / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman

Roster for Readers – 2/3 Sep 23

6:00pm	Jeffrey Poppen
8:30am	Kitty Stuttard
10:30am	Rosemary Hibbert
5:00pm	Connie Skinner

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 2/3 Sep 23

6:00pm	H. Durski / Sophia D / S. Joseph / G. Aldcroft
8:30am	Karen F. / Clarence D / P. Simonides / I. D’Lima
10:30am	E. Mills / S. Vaz / A. Koek / B. Fernandes
5:00pm	E. Angeles / Romayne A. / Sunita D / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 2/3 Sep 23

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Tongan Community
5:00pm	FilOz

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleAugust 19, 2023August 19, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR AUGUST
PRAYER FOR MANKIND

Father of all,
Let your peace, mercy and kindness be experienced by all people that they may come to know and love you, the one true God, their Lord and their Father.
Make yourself known to those who do not know you; may those who seek you find you.
Of your compassion, may every sorrow be comforted, every need supplied, every evil averted, every wrong righted, every hope realised.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen,

Entrance Antiphon
Turn your eyes, O God, our shield; and look on the face of your anointed one; one day within your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.

1^st Reading (Is 56:1,6-7)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Thus says the Lord: Have a care for justice, act with integrity, for soon my salvation will come and my integrity be manifest. Foreigners who have attached themselves to the Lord to serve him and to love his name and be his servants – all who observe the sabbath, not profaning it, and cling to my covenant – these I will bring to my holy mountain. I will make them joyful in my house of prayer. Their holocausts and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar, for my house will be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
O God, let all the nations praise you!

2^nd Reading (Rom 11:13-15, 29-32)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
Let me tell you pagans this: I have been sent to the pagans as their apostle, and I am proud of being sent, but the purpose of it is to make my own people envious of you, and in this way save some of them. Since their rejection meant the reconciliation of the world, do you know what their admission will mean? Nothing less than a resurrection from the dead! God never takes back his gifts or revokes his choice. Just as you changed from being disobedient to God, and now enjoy mercy because of their disobedience, so those who are disobedient now – and only because of the mercy shown to you – will also enjoy mercy eventually. God has imprisoned all men in their own disobedience only to show mercy to all mankind.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus preached the Good News of the kingdom and healed all who were sick. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 15:21-28)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus left Gennesaret and withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Then out came a Canaanite woman from that district and started shouting, ‘Sir, Son of David, take pity on me. My daughter is tormented by a devil.’ But he answered her not a word. And his disciples went and pleaded with him. ‘Give her what she wants,’ they said ‘because she is shouting after us.’ He said in reply, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of the House of Israel.’ But the woman had come up and was kneeling at his feet. ‘Lord,’ she said ‘help me.’ He replied, ‘It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the house-dogs.’ She retorted, ‘Ah yes, sir; but even house-dogs can eat the scraps that fall from their master’s table.’ Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, you have great faith. Let your wish be granted.’ And from that moment her daughter was well again.
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
With the Lord there is mercy; in him is plentiful redemption.

Next Week’s Readings
Is 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20

Feasts of the Week
Mon, 21 Aug - St. Pius X
Tue, 22 Aug - Queenship of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Thu, 24 Aug - St. Bartholomew

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

COLUMBAN MISSION
We welcome Fr. George Hogarty, a Columban Missionary, who has worked in South Korea and in Chile and Peru. Fr. George will celebrate all Masses in our Parish this weekend and will take the opportunity to promote the Columban Far East Magazine and share some of his experiences as a Missionary.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Mabel Lord and Shanelle Vivek, 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.

CONGRATULATIONS to our parishioners Rene & Emily Alinea on the occasion of your 50^th Wedding Anniversary! Thank you for all you do in our parish community and may God bless you and your family!!

THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is a program for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic and receiving the Sacraments. The meetings will commence on Tuesday 5 September and will be held on Tuesdays at 7.00pm in the Theatrette in St Peter Apostle Mission Parish. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Francis Thomas at francispthomas@hotmail.com or 0401787372 or Dario Carreno on 0438525148 or j_d_carreno@hotmail.com.

Graduate Certificate in Teaching - Meditation
Catholic Theological College is running an Online Information Session for the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Meditation on Monday 4 September at 7:30pm. For anyone interested in attending the information session, register at Meeting Registration - Zoom or call 9412 3333 for further details.

PIETY STALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Piety Stall is looking for volunteers to help out after weekend masses especially after the 10.30am and 5:00pm masses. If you are available to help, please contact the parish office on 97494300.

ALPHA EXPERIENCE REGISTRATIONS OPEN St. Peters and St. James parishes announce the next Alpha Experience commencing Monday 25^th September at 7:30pm at St Peters Church Hall. Alpha is a great experience with interactive weekly (Monday) sessions that create a safe and honest space where people can explore life, faith and meaning. Enquiries to Dario 0438 525 148 or Anita 0411772230, email hopperscrossingalpha@gmail.com. Limited spaces. Please register early by filling in the form at https://bit.ly/AlphaHC or scan QR code.

SCHOOL COMMUNITY MASS There will be a School community Mass on Wednesday 23^rd August at 8:45am. School families and parishioners are most welcome to join. The Mass will be followed by Morning Tea in the church hall. All are welcome.

ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FAMILY Some of you may have heard of the terrible house fire in Wyndham Vale on 12 August 2023 to a family within the Thomas Carr College community. A friend of the family has set up a GoFundMe campaign. *Victims of Crime*. Please follow link below for more information and for details on how to help this family in their time of need.
https://gofund.me/3e78d754.

PALMS AUSTRALIA Share your skills through long-term assignments in Asia, Africa or the Pacific. See current opportunities at palms.org.au. Request an info pack at
palms@palms.org.au.

SICK LIST
The sick list will be reviewed at the end of each month. Please contact the parish office at the start of each month to submit names for the sick as we are unable to keep a record of names for more than a month. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Thomas Lazar, Martha Nalerio, Michael Dali, Otilia Vieira, Denzil Considine, Doughy Considine, Joyce D’Olivera, Clarita Santiago, Wilma O’Reilly, Nihan Fernando, Benjamin Chrysostom, Michael Hankins, Rev Desmond Panton PE, Matthew D’souza, Xavier Fernandez, Vicente Dignos, James Inglis, Maria D’Costa, Phoebe Andrada, Anne Kelly, Flory Pais and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Trevor Hegarty, Sylvia Cachia, Gwenda MacDonald, Lolita, Marciana, Diego, Dante, Roberto, Pedro Lopez, Martin Lopez, Anthony Cooray, Bossi Enrico, Marcelina Menjivar, Sergio Sanchez, Nemesia Sanchez; Quiterio, Rolando, Wanda & Nelfa Sanchez, Flor Fernandez, Bernard Fernandez, Anne Anderson, Margaret Nazareth, Anthony Perry and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

ROSTERS

Counters – 27 Aug 23

Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney

Roster for Readers – 26/27 Aug 23

6:00pm	Savita D’Souza
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Meresiana Peters
5:00pm	Sherwin Simangan

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 26/27 Aug 23

6:00pm	K. Pham / G. Surrao / Davy F. / Volunteer
8:30am	KSC Minister / P. Fitzgerald / 2 X Volunteers
10:30am	G. Schembri / C. Peters / R. Hibbert / G. Siccita
5:00pm	M. Marip / I. Simangan / E. Angeles / A. Koek

Music Ministry – 26/27 Aug 23

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

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleAugust 12, 2023August 12, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR AUGUST
PRAYER FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

MARY, QUEEN ASSUMED INTO HEAVEN, I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth, you have at last been taken to the throne prepared for you in heaven by the Holy Trinity.
Lift my heart with you in the glory of your Assumption above the dreadful touch of sin and impurity. Teach me how small earth becomes when viewed from heaven. Make me realize that death is the triumphant gate through which I shall pass to your Son, and that someday my body shall rejoin my soul in the unending bliss of heaven.
From this earth, over which I tread as a pilgrim, I look to you for help. I ask for this favour: (MENTION YOUR REQUEST). When my hour of death has come, lead me safely to the presence of Jesus to enjoy the vision of my God for all eternity together with you. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
Look to your covenant, O Lord, and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever. Arise, O God, and defend your cause, and forget not the cries of those who seek you.

1^st Reading (1 Kg 19:9, 11-13)
A reading from the first book of Kings.
When Elijah reached Horeb, the mountain of God, he went into the cave and spent the night in it. Then he was told, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord.’ Then the Lord himself went by. There came a mighty wind, so strong it tore the mountains and shattered the rocks before the Lord. But the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind came an earthquake. But the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire. But the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there came the sound of a gentle breeze. And when Elijah heard this, he covered his face with his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation.

2^nd Reading (Rom 9:1-5)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
What I want to say now is no pretence; I say it in union with Christ – it is the truth – my conscience in union with the Holy Spirit assures me of it too. What I want to say is this: my sorrow is so great, my mental anguish so endless, I would willingly be condemned and be cut off from Christ if it could help my brothers of Israel, my own flesh and blood. They were adopted as sons, they were given the glory and the covenants; the Law and the ritual were drawn up for them, and the promises were made to them. They are descended from the patriarchs and from their flesh and blood came Christ who is above all, God for ever blessed! Amen.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! I hope in the Lord, I trust in his word. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 14:22-33)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he would send the crowds away. After sending the crowds away he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now far out on the lake, was battling with a heavy sea, for there was a head-wind. In the fourth watch of the night he went towards them, walking on the lake, and when the disciples saw him walking on the lake they were terrified. ‘It is a ghost’ they said, and cried out in fear. But at once Jesus called out to them, saying, ‘Courage! It is I! Do not be afraid.’ It was Peter who answered. ‘Lord,’ he said ‘if it is you, tell me to come to you across the water.’ ‘Come’ said Jesus. Then Peter got out of the boat and started walking towards Jesus across the water, but as soon as he felt the force of the wind, he took fright and began to sink. ‘Lord! Save me!’ he cried. Jesus put out his hand at once and held him. ‘Man of little faith,’ he said ‘why did you doubt?’ And as they got into the boat the wind dropped. The men in the boat bowed down before him and said, ‘Truly, you are the Son of God.’
The Word of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
O Jerusalem, glorify the Lord, who gives you your fill of finest wheat.

Next Week’s Readings
Is 56:1, 6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

Feasts of the Week
Mon, 14 Aug - St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe
Tue, 15 Aug - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – TUESDAY 15^TH AUGUST
Mass times are 8:30am, 10:00am (School Mass) and 7:00pm. Kindly note that the Assumption is a holy day of obligation.

THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is a program for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic and receiving the Sacraments. The meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 7.00pm in the Theatrette in St Peter Apostle Mission Parish. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Francis Thomas on 0401787372 or francispthomas@hotmail.com or Dario Carreno on 0438525148 or j_d_carreno@hotmail.com.

REPAIR OF CHURCH PEWS – DONATIONS
There is still some work to be done on the upholstery of the kneelers. We thank you for your continued patience. Some of you have expressed a wish to support the repair of the church pews by making a donation. To donate, please give to Fr, Vincent, Fr. Simeon, the Sacristan or drop off at the Parish Office via the small blank envelopes on the table outside the sacristy (include your name and amount) OR direct deposit to: Account Name: St Peter Apostle Parish Church Account, BSB: 083-347, Account no. 637286747, Reference: Your surname and the word Pews.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR WYD PILGRIMS
We welcome our pilgrims who have returned from World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. We give thanks for their safe return and pray that their faith has been strengthened through this experience. Thank you to all the parishioners for supporting our WYD pilgrims with your financial, moral and spiritual support and for your prayers. We look forward to hearing about the experiences of our WYD pilgrims in the weeks and months to come.

NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK 6 – 13 AUGUST
Please pray for our priests today in thanksgiving for their ministry and presence in our community. Please pray for the religious who do so much in pastoral care, education, health care and many other ministries. Pray also that the saints may inspire many vocations to consecrated life and priesthood, especially from our community,

CATHOLICCARE VICTORIA SUNDAY APPEAL 12/13 AUGUST 2023
CatholicCare Victoria provides counselling, mental health services, specialised support for children and teens, refugee and asylum seeker help, pastoral care in hospitals and prisons, etc. There will be a 3^rd collection for this worthy cause at all Masses this weekend. Thank you for your support.

EL SHADDAI MOBILE BOOKSTALL 12/13 AUGUST 2023
There will be a Mobile Bookstall selling religious books and articles after all Masses this weekend 12/13 August. Bibles, Catechism of the Catholic Church, St Faustina Diary, prayer books, Rosaries, wooden crosses and much more available.

PALMS AUSTRALIA
Share your skills through long-term assignments in Asia, Africa or the Pacific. See current opportunities at palms.org.au. If interested, you can request an info pack at palms@palms.org.au.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Joyce D’Olivera, Clarita Santiago, Wilma O’Reilly, Nihan Fernando, Benjamin Chrysostom, Michael Hankins, Rev Desmond Panton PE, Matthew D’souza, Xavier Fernandez, Vicente Dignos, James Inglis, Maria D’Costa, Phoebe Andrada, Anne Kelly, Flory Pais, Nimal Dabarera, Lise Donaldson, Joyce Furtado, Lolita Fernando, Aiden Leonard, Pawel Wajdowicz and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Bev Jacobs, Ken Skinner, Joseph Xuereb, Dextor Jacob, Joaquim De Sousa, Luis Fernando Sr, Olive Barber, Patrick Fernando, Daphne White, Bernard Fernandez, Gregory Thundathil, Jacob Elavanal, Thresyamma Elavanal, Maureen Murray, Harold, Evelyn, Douglas, Kenneth & Hamilton Lazaro, Margaret Nazareth, David Pillai and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

ROSTERS

Counters – 20 Aug 23

Tini & Barrie Hope

Roster for Readers – 19/20 Aug 23

6:00pm	Francis Thomas
8:30am	Jeslin Shaji
10:30am	Giovanna Siccita
5:00pm	YOUTH MASS

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 19/20 Aug 23

6:00pm	N. Golaw / B. Fernandes / 2 X Volunteers
8:30am	Karen F. / A. Vesty / G. Sharman / Romayne A.
10:30am	S. Delos Reyes / L. Ortega / A. Koek / E. Mills
5:00pm	YOUTH MASS

Music Ministry – 19/20 Aug 23

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Volunteer
5:00pm	YOUTH MASS

The Transfiguration of the Lord 2023

Maria MapleAugust 5, 2023August 5, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR AUGUST
PRAYER OF ST. MARY MACKILLOP

God of the Pilgrim, St. Mary MacKillop trusted your guidance in her journey of life and deepened her confidence in your will.
May we renew our trust in your Providence to lead us in hope.
May we relish the sacred in the ordinariness of our lives.
May we grow in the fullness of your love and the depth of your mystery.
We ask this through Jesus Christ the way, the truth and the life. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
In a resplendent cloud the Holy Spirit appeared. The Father’s voice was heard: This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.

1^st Reading (Dan 7:9-10.13-14)
A reading from the prophet Daniel.
As I watched: Thrones were set in place and one of great age took his seat. His robe was white as snow, the hair of his head as pure as wool. His throne was a blaze of flames, its wheels were a burning fire. A stream of fire poured out, issuing from his presence. A thousand thousand waited on him, ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. A court was held and the books were opened. I gazed into the visions of the night and I saw, coming on the clouds of heaven, one like a son of man. He came to the one of great age and was led into his presence. On him was conferred sovereignty, glory and kingship, and men of all peoples, nations and languages became his servants. His sovereignty is an eternal sovereignty which shall never pass away, nor will his empire ever be destroyed.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.

2^nd Reading (2 Pet 1:16-19)
A reading from the second letter of St. Peter.
It was not any cleverly invented myths that we were repeating when we brought you the knowledge of the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; we had seen his majesty for ourselves. He was honoured and glorified by God the Father, when the Sublime Glory itself spoke to him and said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys my favour.’ We heard this ourselves, spoken from heaven, when we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have confirmation of what was said in prophecies; and you will be right to depend on prophecy and take it as a lamp for lighting a way through the dark until the dawn comes and the morning star rises in your minds.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! This is my Son, my beloved, in whom is all my delight: listen to him. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 17:1-9)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone. There in their presence he was transfigured: his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them; they were talking with him. Then Peter spoke to Jesus. ‘Lord,’ he said ‘it is wonderful for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.’ He was still speaking when suddenly a bright cloud covered them with shadow, and from the cloud there came a voice which said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys my favour. Listen to him.’ When they heard this the disciples fell on their faces overcome with fear. But Jesus came up and touched them. ‘Stand up,’ he said ‘do not be afraid.’ And when they raised their eyes they saw no one but only Jesus. As they came down from the mountain Jesus gave them this order, ‘Tell no one about the vision until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.’
The Word of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
When Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

Next Week’s Readings
1 Kg 19:9, 11-13; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33

Feasts of the Week
Tue, 8 Aug - St. Mary of the Cross
Thu, 10 Aug - St. Lawrence
Fri, 11 Aug - St. Clare

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

BAPTISM
12 noon – Baptisms held 1^st & 3^rd Sundays.
Baptism Preparation Meeting held on 1^st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Next Baptism Preparation Meeting Mon 7th August 2023 at 7:00pm in Church.

RELIC STATUE OF ST. DON BOSCO COMING TO ST. PETERS ON 9^TH AUGUST 2023!!!
Don Bosco was born on 16^th August 1815 in northern Italy. Since his childhood and as a mission from God, he had a desire to help young people in need. He was ordained a priest in Turin in 1841, at the age of 26, and dedicated his entire life for the good of the young to become ‘good Christians and upright citizens’. Following his untiring life with the young, Don Bosco died on 31^st January 1888 in Turin. He was declared a saint by Pope Pius XI on Easter Sunday, 1^st April 1934. Don Bosco is the patron saint of young people. His relic statue will be at our church on Wednesday 9^th August. Novena at 7:00pm, Mass at 7:15pm concluding with veneration of the statue of St. Don Bosco. The wax replica of the Saint contained in a glass casket comes from the Salesian Province of Hong Kong, made by Gianpiero Zoncu at the time of Don Bosco’s beatification in 1929. A small bone from the right arm of the Saint was removed and placed in this wax replica before being securely concealed in the large glass casket. All are welcome.
Source Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po8IIbqRdqM.

REPAIR OF CHURCH PEWS - DONATIONS
Some of you have expressed a wish to support the repair of the church pews by making a donation. To donate, please give to Fr Vincent, Fr Simeon, the Sacristan, or drop off at the Parish Office via the small blank envelopes on the table outside the sacristy (include your name and amount) OR direct deposit to: Account Name: St Peter Apostle Parish Church Account, BSB: 083-347, Account no. 637286747, Reference: Your surname and the word Pews.

LECTORS & MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
We will soon be preparing the rosters for September, October and November 2023 for Lectors and Ministers of the Eucharist. As it is very difficult to find replacements at the last minute, especially for Lectors, could you kindly advise the Parish office as soon as possible if you are going to be away or are unable to be part of the roster for these months. Thank you.

The next MULTICULTURAL MASS PLANNING MEETING will be held on Saturday, 9^th September 23 at 9:45am in the meeting room off the church hall. Kindly organise to send your community representatives to attend the meeting. Thank you.

THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is a program for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic and receiving the Sacraments. The meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 7.00pm in the Theatrette in St Peter Apostle Mission Parish. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Francis Thomas on 0401787372 or francispthomas@hotmail.com or Dario Carreno on 0438525148 or j_d_carreno@hotmail.com.

CATHOLICCARE VICTORIA SUNDAY APPEAL 12^th /13^th AUGUST 2023
CatholicCare Victoria provides counselling, mental health services, specialised support for children and teens, refugee and asylum seeker help, pastoral care in hospitals and prisons, etc. There will be a special collection for this worthy cause at all Masses on the weekend of 12^th/13^th August.

EL SHADDAI MOBILE BOOKSTALL 12/13 AUGUST 2023
There will be a Mobile Bookstall selling religious books and articles after all Masses on the weekend of 12/13 August. Bibles, Catechism of the Catholic Church, St Faustina Diary, prayer books, Rosaries, wooden crosses and much more available.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY – TUESDAY 15^TH AUGUST
Mass times are 8:30am, 10:00am (School Mass) and 7:00pm. Kindly note that the Feast of the Assumption is a holy day of obligation.

WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023 UPDATE
A Church on the Move
Our Melbourne pilgrims have been on the move through Europe and the Holy Land on their way to World Youth Day in Lisbon, and on Tuesday joined nearly 400,000 others from around the world for the Opening Mass. Click on the links - ‘Learn from Mary’: Cardinal-Patriarch of Lisbon… | Melbourne Catholic. The Emerging Leaders pilgrims heard from prominent Church figures in Rome - ‘Called to be true’: Emerging Leaders hear from… | Melbourne Catholic, including Sr Nathalie Becquart XMCJ, Undersecretary to the Synod of Bishops, and Archbishop Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery of Evangelisation. They also met up with the Italian Way pilgrims for Mass at St Peter’s Basilica and an exploration of the catacombs - ‘A beautiful experience’: Pilgrims celebrate… | Melbourne Catholic; the Holy Land and Italian Way pilgrims converged on Fatima for a glorious night captured in the photo gallery - Our pilgrims in Fatima: photo gallery | Melbourne Catholic; and the full group of nearly 600 pilgrims came together in Lisbon on Monday 31^st July for Mass with Archbishop Peter A Comensoli - Melbourne pilgrims arrive in Lisbon for Mass… | Melbourne Catholic.

You can watch live WYD2023 in Lisbon on Shalom World, a Catholic Television Channel from 1^st to 6^th August. Website https://shalomworld.org/wyd2023 or download the free App SHALOMWORLD.

BILLINGS NATURAL FERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK FREE WEBINAR 21^ST AUGUST 2023
This year marks the 70^th anniversary of the commencement of Dr John Billings’ research in finding a natural, reliable method of Fertility Awareness for couples. During Natural Fertility Awareness Week in August, a free webinar in recognition of Dr John Billings’ work, entitled “Understanding Couple Fertility: the Male Perspective” will be held on Monday 21^st August 2023 at 7:30pm. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/understanding-couple-fertility-the-male-perspective-webinar-tickets-678382479257?aff=oddtdtcreator.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Michael Hankins, Rev Desmond Panton PE, Matthew D’souza, Xavier Fernandez, Vicente Dignos, James Inglis, Maria D’Costa, Phoebe Andrada, Anne Kelly, Flory Pais, Nimal Dabarera, Lise Donaldson, Joyce Furtado, Lolita Fernando, Aiden Leonard, Pawel Wajdowicz and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Kath Bool, James Vaz, Anthony Bulbrook, Marcelino Cataquian, Estercasio Ilagan, Umberto Princi, Luca Lauretta, Malcolm Hankins, Alexander Dias, Anton & Nithin Vaz, Avis Barber, Domingo Luper and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Sean Donaldson, Helen Kelly, Vincent Margaret, Franklin Quintanilla, Jean Cameron, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Lindsay Coates, Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Maureen Wilson, Sandra Farrelly, Joaquin Romero, Annette O’Brien, Dale D’Souza, Christie Raj, Emma Baker, Charles Ilagan, Ima Gopez, Tony Dass, Carmen Ciantar, Draga & Vlado Vekic, Alan Raymond, Jean Bent, Robert Hart, Ollie Orlinski, Paul Colope, Debbie Wilks, Segundo Becerra, Nauma Faamausili, Kelly de la Rosa, Bernice Steinhauer, Nino Mozo, Kevin Cuala, Kevin McLoughlin, Ferdie Garcia, Oliver Ratnik, Hermene Orozco, Mavis D’Cruz, Kranti Fernandes, Teresita Grisancich, Andrea Clayburn and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 13 Aug 23

John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira

Roster for Readers – 12/13 Aug 23

6:00pm	Davy Fernandes
8:30am	Ignes D’Lima
10:30am	Lionel D’Cruz
5:00pm	Jerilee Cardoz

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 12/13 Aug 23

6:00pm	Sophia D / S. Martis / H. Durski / J. Tramontana
8:30am	M. Nelthropp / N&N Gooneratne / S. Joseph
10:30am	F. Caruana / S. Colla / S. Vaz / R. Hibbert
5:00pm	E. Angeles / A. Koek / 2 X Volunteers

Music Ministry – 12/13 Aug 23

6:00pm	Mater Dolorosa
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleJuly 29, 2023July 29, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JULY
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023 PRAYER

Our Lady of the Visitation, you who left in haste towards the mountain to meet Elizabeth, lead us also to meet all those who await us to deliver them the living Gospel: Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord!
We will go in a hurry, with no distraction or delay, but with readiness and joy. We will go peacefully, because those who take Christ take peace, and welldoing is the best wellbeing.
Our Lady of the Visitation, with your inspiration, this World Youth Day will be the mutual celebration of the Christ we take, as You once did. Make it a time of testimony and sharing, fraternization, and giving thanks, each of us looking for the others who always wait. With you, we will continue on this path of gathering, so that our world will gather as well, in fraternity, justice and peace.
Help us, Our Lady of the Visitation, to bring Christ to everyone, obeying the Father, in the love of the Spirit!

Entrance Antiphon
God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.

1^st Reading (1 Kg 3:5,7-12)
A reading from the first book of Kings.
The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, ‘Ask what you would like me to give you.’ Solomon replied, ‘O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in succession to David my father. But I am a very young man, unskilled in leadership. Your servant finds himself in the midst of this people of yours that you have chosen, a people so many its numbers cannot be counted or reckoned. Give your servant a heart to understand how to discern between good and evil, for who could govern this people of yours that is so great?’ It pleased the Lord that Solomon should have asked for this. ‘Since you have asked for this’ the Lord said ‘and not asked for long life for yourself or riches or the lives of your enemies, but have asked for a discerning judgement for yourself, here and now I do what you ask. I give you a heart wise and shrewd as none before you has had and none will have after you.’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Lord, I love your commands.

2^nd Reading (Rom 8:28-30)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
We know that by turning everything to their good, God co-operates with all those who love him, with all those he has called according to his purpose. They are the ones he chose specially long ago and intended to become true images of his Son, so that his Son might be the eldest of many brothers. He called those he intended for this; those he called he justified, and with those he justified he shared his glory.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 13:44-52)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus said to the crowds, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off happy, sells everything he owns and buys the field. ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it. ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea that brings in a haul of all kinds. When it is full, the fishermen haul it ashore; then, sitting down, they collect the good ones in a basket and throw away those that are no use. This is how it will be at the end of time: the angels will appear and separate the wicked from the just to throw them into the blazing furnace where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth. ‘Have you understood all this?’ They said, ‘Yes.’ And he said to them, ‘Well then, every scribe who becomes a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out from his storeroom things both new and old’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits.

Next Week’s Readings
Dan 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pet 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9

Feasts of the Week
Mon, 31 July - St. Ignatius of Loyola
Tue, 1 Aug - St. Alphonsus Liguori
Thu, 3 Aug - St. Dominic
Fri, 4 Aug - St. John Vianney

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

RELIC STATUE OF ST. DON BOSCO COMING TO ST. PETERS ON 9^TH AUGUST 2023!!!
Don Bosco was born on 16^th August 1815 near a small village east of Turin in northern Italy. Since his childhood and as a mission from God, he had a desire to help young people in need. He was ordained a priest in Turin in 1841, at the age of 26, and dedicated his entire life for the good of the young to become ‘good Christians and upright citizens’. Following his untiring life with the young, Don Bosco died on 31^st January 1888 in Turin. He was declared a saint by Pope Pius XI on Easter Sunday, 1^st April 1934. Don Bosco is the patron saint of young people. His relic statue will be at our church on Wednesday 9^th August. Mass at 7:00pm, followed by Novena, concluding with veneration of the statue of St. Don Bosco. All are welcome. Source Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po8IIbqRdqM

SENIORS SHARED LUNCH – WEDNESDAY 2^ND AUGUST
We welcome seniors over 65 to a monthly shared lunch, cuppa and chat on the first Wednesday of each month. Our next shared lunch will be on Wednesday 2^nd August 2023, from 11:30am to 1:30pm in the Meeting Room off the church hall. Please enter from the outside entrance between the church and school office and bring a plate of food to share. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate provided. Contact Margaret Craigie on 0456 914 652 for further details.

ALTAR SOCIETY
Thank you to all the volunteers who have offered their time to keep our altar and the church looking beautiful. Just a reminder, if volunteers need to swap, please contact the groups near your rostered weekend and text Rita on 0439670688 to let her know the new arrangements.

REPAIR OF CHURCH PEWS – DONATIONS
Some of you have expressed a wish to support the repair of the church pews by making a donation. To donate, please give to Fr. Simeon, the Sacristan, or drop off at the Parish Office via the small blank envelopes on the table outside the sacristy (include your name and amount) OR direct deposit to: Account Name: St Peter Apostle Parish Church Account, BSB: 083-347, Account no. 637286747, Reference: Your surname and the word Pews.

THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is a program for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic and receiving the Sacraments. The meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 7.00pm in the Theatrette in St Peter Apostle Mission Parish. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Francis Thomas on 0401787372 or francispthomas@hotmail.com or Dario Carreno on 0438525148 or j_d_carreno@hotmail.com.

UPDATES FROM OUR WYD23 PILGRIMS

Some of Melbourne’s pilgrims to World Youth Day are travelling via the Holy Land, walking in the footsteps of Jesus, some of them share their experiences so far, reflecting on how awe-inspiring it is to walk where Jesus walked. Click on the link for details https://melbournecatholic.org/news/the-holy-land-pilgrims-speak-walking-in-the-footsteps-of-jesus.

Pilgrims from Melbourne met the Holy Father in Rome on Wednesday 26 July, in a special private audience. During the meeting, Pope Francis encouraged the pilgrims in their faith journey and happily answered questions on topics ranging from education to evangelisation, the environment and caring for our common home. Click on the link for details https://melbournecatholic.org/news/pope-francis-speaks-with-melbourne-pilgrims

You can watch live WYD2023 in Lisbon on Shalom World, a Catholic Television Channel from 1^st to 6^th August. Website https://shalomworld.org/wyd2023 or download the free App SHALOMWORLD.

WYD2023 PILGRIMS MEET POPE FRANCIS
The WYD2023 Pilgrims from Melbourne were very blessed to have a surprise private audience with Pope Francis. Here are some photos taken at the event in Rome. Spot the pilgrims you know !!

CAM Safeguarding Unit – Parent and child resources

YOU ARE GOD’S MARVELLOUS CREATION is a children’s picture-story book from the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, written by Andrea Musulin and can be found at https://safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/04_You-Are-Gods-Marvellous-Creation_Rev-1.1_High-Res-Spread.pdf

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s Protecting God’s Children Parent Resource: A Catholic Parent’s Guide to Keeping Their Kids Safe is a protective behaviours resource aimed at supporting Catholic parents of children aged 5–12 years can be found at https://bit.ly/33a9Hmf

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for James Inglis, Maria D’Costa, Phoebe Andrada, Anne Kelly, Flory Pais, Nimal Dabarera, Lise Donaldson, Joyce Furtado, Lolita Fernando, Aiden Leonard, Pawel Wajdowicz, Benjamin Crisotomo, Adelaide Frankson, Alister Rouse, Giuse, Olga De Mel, Joseph Cassar, Lucy Formosa, Joseph Pereira, Astrid Cachart, Paul Liang, Reynaldo Medina, Vanessa Gough, Doughy Considine, Yvonne Leonard, Loretta Williams, Angella Beracci, Eladio Collaga, Fortunato Ison and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Raymond, Elie & Brian Rego, Josephine Borg, Tootsy Agnes D’Cunha, Donaldo Angeles, Segunda Raymundo, Rene Raymundo, Angela Nave, Giuseppe Nave, Magdalena Marquez and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Sean Donaldson, Helen Kelly, Vincent Margaret, Franklin Quintanilla, Jean Cameron, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Lindsay Coates, Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Maureen Wilson, Sandra Farrelly, Joaquin Romero, Annette O’Brien, Dale D’Souza, Christie Raj, Emma Baker, Charles Ilagan, Ima Gopez, Tony Dass, Atima Chakraborty, Carmen Ciantar, Draga & Vlado Vekic, Alan Raymond, Jean Bent, Robert Hart, Ollie Orlinski, Paul Colope, Debbie Wilks, Segundo Becerra, Atima Chakrabarty, Nauma Faamausili, Kelly de la Rosa, Bernice Steinhauer, Nino Mozo, Kevin Cuala, Kevin McLoughlin, Ferdie Garcia, Oliver Ratnik, Hermene Orozco, Mavis D’Cruz, Kranti Fernandes and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 6 Aug 23

Pravin Albuquerque / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman

Roster for Readers – 5/6 Aug 23

6:00pm	Adele Vesty
8:30am	Catherine Graham
10:30am	Lerna Vasquez
5:00pm	Mary Marip

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 5/6 Aug 23

6:00pm	K. Pham / S. Fernando / G. Aldcroft / G. Linning
8:30am	Karen F. / C. D’Souza / P. Fitzgerald / P. Simonides
10:30am	B. Fernandes / A. Koek / E. Mills / G. Siccita
5:00pm	E. Angeles / R. Albuquerque / 2 Volunteers

Music Ministry – 5/6 Aug 23

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Tongan Community
5:00pm	FilOz

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleJuly 22, 2023July 22, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JULY
PRAYER FOR GRANDPARENTS & THE ELDERLY

I give thanks to you, Lord for the blessing of a long life. For, to those who take refuge in You, grant always to bear fruit.
Forgive, O Lord, resignation and disillusionment, but forsake me not when my strength declines.
Teach me to look with hope to the future you give me, to the mission you entrust to me and to sing your praises without end.
Make me a tender craftsman of Your revolution, to guard with love my grandchildren and all the little ones who seek shelter in You.
Protect, O Lord, Pope Francis, and grant Thy Church to deliver the world from loneliness. Direct our steps in the way of peace. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
See, I have God for my help. The Lord sustains my soul. I will sacrifice to you with willing heart, and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.

1^st Reading (Wis 12:13,16-19)
A reading from the book of Wisdom.
There is no god, other than you, who cares for everything, to whom you might have to prove that you never judged unjustly; Your justice has its source in strength, your sovereignty over all makes you lenient to all. You show your strength when your sovereign power is questioned and you expose the insolence of those who know it; but, disposing of such strength, you are mild in judgement, you govern us with great lenience, for you have only to will, and your power is there. By acting thus you have taught a lesson to your people how the virtuous man must be kindly to his fellow men, and you have given your sons the good hope that after sin you will grant repentance.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Lord, you are good and forgiving.

2^nd Reading (Rom 8:26-27)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
The Spirit comes to help us in our weakness. For when we cannot choose words in order to pray properly, the Spirit himself expresses our plea in a way that could never be put into words, and God who knows everything in our hearts knows perfectly well what he means, and that the pleas of the saints expressed by the Spirit are according to the mind of God.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 13:24-43)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus put a parable before the crowds: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everybody was asleep his enemy came, sowed darnel all among the wheat, and made off. When the new wheat sprouted and ripened, the darnel appeared as well. The owner’s servants went to him and said, “Sir, was it not good seed that you sowed in your field? If so, where does the darnel come from?” “Some enemy has done this” he answered. And the servants said, “Do you want us to go and weed it out?” But he said, “No, because when you weed out the darnel you might pull up the wheat with it. Let them both grow till the harvest; and at harvest time I shall say to the reapers: First collect the darnel and tie it in bundles to be burnt, then gather the wheat into my barn.”’ He put another parable before them: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the biggest shrub of all and becomes a tree so that the birds of the air come and shelter in its branches.’ He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like the yeast a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour till it was leavened all through.’ In all this Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables; indeed, he would never speak to them except in parables. This was to fulfil the prophecy: I will speak to you in parables and expound things hidden since the foundation of the world. Then, leaving the crowds, he went to the house; and his disciples came to him and said, ‘Explain the parable about the darnel in the field to us.’ He said in reply, ‘The sower of the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world; the good seed is the subjects of the kingdom; the darnel, the subjects of the evil one; the enemy who sowed them, the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; the reapers are the angels. Well then, just as the darnel is gathered up and burnt in the fire, so it will be at the end of time. The Son of Man will send his angels and they will gather out of his kingdom all things that provoke offences and all who do evil, and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth. Then the virtuous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Listen, anyone who has ears!’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
The Lord, the gracious, the merciful, has made a memorial of his wonders; he gives food to those who fear him.

Next Week’s Readings
1 Kg 3:5, 7-12; Rom 8:28-30; Mt. 13:44-52

Feasts of the Week
Tue, 25 July - St. James
Wed, 26 July - Sts Joachim & Anne
Sat, 29 July - Sts Martha, Mary & Lazarus

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY – SUNDAY 23^RD JULY
We remember all grandparents and the elderly, living and dead, on this special day. To mark this occasion, Father Simeon will give a Special Blessing to grandparents and the elderly at all the weekend Masses. The theme for the 2023 celebration selected by Pope Francis is “His mercy is from age to age” (Lk 1:50).

SCHOOL COMMUNITY MASS
There will be a School community Mass on Wednesday 26^th July at 8:45am. School families and parishioners are most welcome to join. The Mass will be followed by Morning Tea in the church hall.

THE ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL MASS will be celebrated at 10:30am on Sunday 29^th October 2023. The host nation this year is Sri Lanka. The first planning meeting will be held on Saturday 22^nd July 2023 at 10:00am in the meeting room off the church hall. Please organise your community representatives to attend the planning meeting. Thank you.

PETITIONS FOR WYD23
Our World Youth Day Pilgrims are scheduled to leave for the pilgrimage to Holy Land, Rome and Lisbon over the coming days in July. The Pilgrims from our parish are happy to take petitions from our parishioners and offer them in the Holy Land, a WYD mass or at the holy places they visit during their pilgrimage. You are requested to put your petitions in the box placed near the Altar this weekend 22/23July. To keep your prayers confidential, please do not include names.

SUGGESTIONS/FEEDBACK PPC
The Parish Pastoral Council welcome your suggestions or feedback if you have any parish concerns. Please contact them via email to: hopperscrossing@cam.org.au (subject line PPC) or via mail delivered to the Parish Office for the attention of Catherine Graham (PPC Chairperson).

THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is a program for anyone interested in becoming a Catholic and receiving the Sacraments. The meetings will be held on Tuesdays at 7.00pm in the Theatrette in St Peter Apostle Mission Parish. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Francis Thomas on 0401 787 372 or francispthomas@hotmail.com or Dario Carreno on 0438525148 or j_d_carreno@hotmail.com.

CHILDREN/YOUTH SUGGESTION BOX
Thank you to the children and young people who have placed their feedback and prayer petitions in the Red suggestion box on the right-hand side of the chapel. We appreciate your feedback and include your prayer petitions in our prayers on Wednesday evening.

WELCOME ROSE CONNOLLY – NEW PRINCIPAL AT THOMAS CARR COLLEGE
A warm welcome to the new Principal at Thomas Carr College Rose Connolly, as she begins her tenure as Principal in Term 3. Rose who was Deputy Principal at Emmanuel College in Point Cook and Altona, brings a wealth of educational leadership experience and a strong sense of mission and moral purpose to this role. Rose has expertise in strategic improvement in learning and teaching, which will serve the Thomas Carr community well over the coming years. Let us keep Rose in our prayers.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Maria D’Costa, Phoebe Andrada, Anne Kelly, Flory Pais, Nimal Dabarera, Lise Donaldson, Joyce Furtado, Lolita Fernando, Aiden Leonard, Pawel Wajdowicz, Benjamin Crisotomo, Adelaide Frankson, Alister Rouse, Giuse, Olga De Mel, Joseph Cassar, Lucy Formosa, Joseph Pereira, Astrid Cachart, Paul Liang, Reynaldo Medina, Vanessa Gough, Doughy Considine, Yvonne Leonard, Loretta Williams, Angella Beracci, Eladio Collaga, Fortunato Ison and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Vera Fernandez, Elaine Smith, Antony T V, Crispulo Garcia, Helga Jacob, Henry Lewis, Philomena Jennings, Juan Cisternas, Raymond Fernando and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Sean Donaldson, Helen Kelly, Vincent Margaret, Franklin Quintanilla, Jean Cameron, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Lindsay Coates, Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Maureen Wilson, Sandra Farrelly, Joaquin Romero, Annette O’Brien, Dale D’Souza, Christie Raj, Emma Baker, Charles Ilagan, Ima Gopez, Tony Dass, Atima Chakraborty, Carmen Ciantar, Draga & Vlado Vekic, Alan Raymond, Jean Bent, Robert Hart, Ollie Orlinski, Paul Colope, Debbie Wilks, Segundo Becerra, Atima Chakrabarty, Nauma Faamausili, Kelly de la Rosa, Bernice Steinhauer, Nino Mozo, Kevin Cuala, Kevin McLoughlin, Ferdie Garcia, Oliver Ratnik, Hermene Orozco and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 30 July 23

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

Roster for Readers – 29/30 July 23

6:00pm	Sharon D’Silva
8:30am	Michelle Nelthropp
10:30am	Sunil Vaz
5:00pm	Connie Skinner

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 29/30 July 23

6:00pm	J. Tramontana / H. Durski / S. Joseph / Volunteer
8:30am	G. Sharman / I. D’Lima / 2 X Volunteers
10:30am	M&C Peters / R. Hibbert / G. Schembri
5:00pm	E. Angeles / A. Koek / Sunita D / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 29/30 July 23

6:00pm	Mater Dolorosa
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Filiorum Dei
5:00pm	Youth Band