Author: matthewreuter64

Quite aptly on the day of the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 10:00am on Saturday, 8th September 2018, our very own Royden D'souza celebrated together with 3 other candidates, Andrew Choi, Trac Nguyen and Nathan Rawlins, at St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne, his ordination into the permanent Deaconate of the Roman Catholic Church.

Presided over by Melbourne's new archbishop, the Most Rev. Peter Comensoli DD, and assisted by Dcn Charles English, amongst others, a full turn out of family, friends and well wishers from as far as Vietnam, Korea and USA came to enjoy a wonderful ordination and mass, celebrated on a beautiful cloudless sunny spring morning with temperatures around 18°C.

Of the many priests who came to witness the ordination, our new deacons were also greeted by our own Fr. Vincent John CMI, Fr. Pius Kodakkathanath VC, Fr. Gregory Bourke as well as many parishioners who came to enjoy the celebration.

The St.Peter's Parish community wish to join together with our priests, in congratulating Dcn. Royden on his ordination and wishing him and his family a joyous and fruitful faith filled ministry in the many years ahead.

 

MONTH OF MAY MASS COUNT

Parishioners, please note that as required by our Archdiocese each year, there will be a mass count at all masses for the first four weekends in May. Could we please request volunteers to assist with these counts. The count is also required to be taken at the Filipino, Polish and Spanish masses for the first four weekends in May.

SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION MASS DATES

Parishioners, please note the following dates that children from St. Peter’s will receive their First Holy Communion. Please be aware that parking will be an issue at these masses.

Saturday, 12 May – 6:00pm

Sunday, 13 May – 10:30am

Saturday, 26 May – 6:00pm

Sunday, 27 May – 10:30am

ROSTERS

 Money Counters 13 May 18

Les Jones / Tini & Barrie Hope / Grace Sharman

Readers – 12/13 May 18

6:00pm	Elaine Dalton
8:30am	Giovanna Siccita
10:30am	Sunil Vaz
5:00pm	Jeslin Shaji

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
12/13 May 18

6:00pm	B. Farrugia / S. Martis / D&J Roga
8:30am	L&B Jones / C. Coelho / G. Sharman
10:30am	Sally DiB / S. Colla / F. Caruana / V. Firman
5:00pm	D&M Etiennette / C. Skinner / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 12/13 May 18

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ

 PARISH NEWS

 IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays	-      6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre -      Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass -      Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
7 May	Baptism Formation Meeting at 7:00pm in Church
13 May	Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord Mother’s Day
19 May	Pentecost Vigil. Starts at 7:00pm and ends after 5:00am Mass
20 May	Pentecost Sunday
27 May	Feast of the Holy Trinity
3 June	Feast of Corpus Christi

 BAPTISM FORMATION MEETING

The next Baptism Formation meeting will be held on Monday, 7 May at 7:00pm in Church. Entrance to the church will be through the side door by the School Office. Please enter through the Parish Office/School gate.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER – MAY 6, 2018, 6^th SUNDAY            OF EASTER

“This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” – John 15:12-13

Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we would be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him. Does your giving seem mechanical out of obligation or do you share freely out of love?

 

Movie Night

A big Thank You to all those who attended our movie night on April 20, 2018. We collected $320 which as we have advised will go towards Young Adults activities. Thank you to the parishioner who donated a crate of Pepsi cans. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Our next movie night is scheduled for June 11 which is a public holiday. We hope you all can be there and support us in our ministry. If you would like to join, help or donate please call Angelique on 0420388231. Young Adults Group.

 

CHURCH REFURBISHMENT

Unfortunately our refurbishment program has been delayed as the Contractor has to safely detach electric cables in the roof of the entrance foyer which was unable to be identified before. This has necessitated the service of Powercor, the earliest of which was available only on May 4, 2018. Work was temporarily stopped but has recommenced. There is expected to be a 4 to 6 week delay but we are working with the Contractor to get the work completed with minimal delay. We will keep parishioners posted on further developments. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in this regard. - Project Team.

HIS SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP

the Holy Spirit Interactive (HIS) School of Discipleship continues to run on Sundays at 6.15 pm at the parish Community Centre.  This is a faith outreach program where members convene to study more about our faith along with prayers and fellowship.

RECENTLY DECEASED:  We pray for Nole Lansangan, Cheryl Bergola, Nicole Hendrson, Juan Vincente, Eutimo Castro, P. M. Joseph and all who passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES:  We pray for Frank Desira, Jesus Barrometro, Soledad Alegre, Rodolfo Barrometro, Lewis Vella, Joseph Vella, Glenis Mumford, Jovana Grech, Juan Vincente, Mary Shanks, Carmel & Lugarda Caruana, Sandra Borg, John Meddings,  Rose (Rosaria) Scrofani and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Shirley & Leo Linehan, Angela O’Brien, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Brian & Irene Jones, Dot Mulquinney, Georgette Maalouf, Jamilton Dabu, Carmen Mifsud, Bob Meehan, Elizabeth Slee, Charlie Xerxen, Kate Harris, Stephen Doyle, Julie Coghlan, Megan Rowe, Yvonne Clayton, Lloyd Clayburn, Jacintha Udawattage, Adrian Tully, Eilson Lewis, Loan Lguyen, Mellissa Caroline, Carmen Aguis, Madison,Rita Dubowik, Beryl Proffit, and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SICK LIST

A reminder to parishioners that names for the sick list will be deleted at the end of each month.  Please email the parish office at the start of each month with the names to be repeated. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

ROSTERS

 Money Counters 6 May 18

Royden D’Souza / Pravin Albuquerque / Clarence D’Souza

Readers – 5/6 May 18

6:00pm	Agnes D’Lima
8:30am	Kevin McLoughlin
10:30am	Venus Iuta
5:00pm	Melanie Etiennette

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
5/6 May 18

6:00pm	M. Nelthropp / Josie T. / J. Poppen / Sharon A.
8:30am	R. Johnson / K. Fernandes / J. Phan Lai / Vol
10:30am	N&R Golaw / C. Morcom / N. Costa
5:00pm	S. Joseph / E. Behrouzi / J. Etiennette / Vol.

Music Ministry – 5/6 May 18

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Samoan Choir
5:00pm	FilOz

 PARISH NEWS

 IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH 

Sundays	-      6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre -      Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass -      Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
4 May	First Friday Mass & Adoration, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
5 May	Healing Mass, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
13 May	Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord Mother’s Day
19 May	Pentecost Vigil. Starts at 7:00pm and ends after 5:00am Mass
20 May	Pentecost Sunday
27 May	Feast of the Holy Trinity
3 June	Feast of Corpus Christi

 BAPTISM FORMATION MEETING

The next Baptism Formation meeting will be held on Monday, 7 May at 7:00pm in Church. Entrance to the church will be through the side door by the School Office. Please enter through the Parish Office/School gate.

MONTH OF MAY MASS COUNT

Parishioners, please note that as required by our Archdiocese each year, there will be a mass count at all masses for the first four weekends in May. Could we please request volunteers to assist with these counts. The count is also required to be taken at the Filipino, Polish and Spanish masses for the first four weekends in May.

 SCHOOL FIRST COMMUNION MASS DATES

Parishioners, please note the following dates that children from St. Peter’s will receive their First Holy Communion. Please be aware that parking will be an issue at these masses.

Saturday, 12 May – 6:00pm

Sunday, 13 May – 10:30am

Saturday, 26 May – 6:00pm

Sunday, 27 May 1– 10:30am

STEWARDSHIP CORNER – APRIL 29, 2018 – 5^TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

“Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.”  – 1 John 3:18

Regarding our Catholic faith, do you “walk the talk?” Do your actions reflect what it means to be a good disciple? Are you an active participant at Sunday Mass? Are you joyful when participating in parish ministry? Do you give gratefully and generously with your financial support to your parish and other Church needs? If not, it’s not too late to start!

RECENTLY DECEASED:  We pray for and all who passed away recently. DEATH ANNIVERSARIES:  We pray for and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Margaret Craigie, Shirley & Leo Linehan, Angela O’Brien, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Brian & Irene Jones, Dot Mulquinney, Georgette Maalouf, Jamilton Dabu, Carmen Mifsud, Bob Meehan, Elizabeth Slee, Charlie Xerxen, Kate Harris, Stephen Doyle, Julie Coghlan, Megan Rowe, Yvonne Clayton, Lloyd Clayburn, Leeandra D'Souza, Shanthi Dass, Rose Farrugia, James Wiliams, Virginia Jewers, Magdalena Marquez, Carmen Augies, Chris, May Rizkallah, Christine Holt , Elzbieta Sobkowicz, Manuel Ochoa, Jacintha Udawattage and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

 

Every year St.Peters hosts a Dawn Mass Novena in the days leading up to Christmas from Saturday 16th December to Sunday 24th December. The mass begins early at 5:00am followed by refreshments in the hall. All are welcome to attend. See the flyer below for more information.

Dawn-Mass-Flyer-2017.pdf

ROSTERS

 Money Counters 8 Oct 17

Paul Mulquiney / Aloisio Sipiliano / Peter Francis

Readers – 7/8 Oct 17

6:00pm	Jeffrey Poppen
8:30am	Evelyn Stowers
10:30am	Sharon Aurubia
5:00pm	Connie Skinner

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 7/8 Oct 17

6:00pm	Josie T. / M. Maple / E. Dalton / B. Farrugia
8:30am	R. Johnson / L. Jones / Grace S. / S. Gomez
10:30am	F. Caruana / S. Colla / V. Firman / Sallh DiB
5:00pm	A&M Etiennette / E. Behrouzi / VOLUNTEER

Music Ministry 7/8 Oct 17

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ

PARISH NEWS 

FR. PIUS

For those who were not here and would still like to contribute towards a gift, please place your contribution in an envelope marked “Fr. Pius” prior to next weekend and drop it into the collection bag. There will be a farewell Mass for Fr. Pius on 8 Oct at 10:30am. We ask parishioners to kindly bring a plate of food to share after Mass when we will present Fr. Pius with our gift of gratitude.

FR. VINCENT JOHN CMI

We warmly welcome into our St Peter’s community

Fr Vincent John who will be our parish priest from 11^th October 2017 onwards.  Fr Vincent is currently parish priest at St Agnes Parish in Highett.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – OCTOBER 7^TH

Conducted by the Alliance of the Two Hearts. Starts with Holy Mass at 7:00pm, followed by an hour with the Blessed Sacrament, then Holy Rosary, Divine Office, Divine Mercy Novena and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.

 LIFE MARRIAGE & FAMILY SUNDAY – SUN 8TH OCTOBER

Kindly note that there will be a special blessing given to all pregnant mothers and their babies at all the weekend Masses of 7th & 8th October.

 

ROSARY DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

To commemorate the Feast of Our Lady of The Rosary, during the month of October, the Rosary will be recited daily in the Church at the following times:

Monday to Friday – after Morning Mass and at 6:30pm

Saturday – 8:40am prior to the 9:15am Mass

Sunday – 8:10am, prior to the 8.30am Mass

ALL WELCOME

MARCH FOR THE BABIES

On October 10, 2008, the Victorian Parliament passed the Abortion Law Reform Act, one of the most extreme abortion laws in the world. This law eliminated all legal protection for Victorian children until the moment of birth. On Saturday October 7 at 1:00pm, defenders of the unborn will march from Treasury Gardens to Parliament House to express our solidarity with the unborn and their mothers.

VENERATION OF THE STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA - FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER

To mark the 100th Anniversary of the 6th Fatima Apparition, the Statue of Our Lady will be available for veneration all day in the Church side Chapel from 8:00am until 7:30pm. Kindly note that the Rosary will be recited after the 8:30am Mass and again in the evening at 6:30pm. It was at this final Apparition that the Miracle of the Sun witnessed by 70,000 people, occurred. Pope Francis has offered a Plenary Indulgence for those who venerate the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima in a public place on that day, subject to the usual conditions (see notice board in hall). All Welcome.

STEWARDHIP CORNER – 26^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Do nothing out of selfishness; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves…” - PHILIPPIANS 2:3

Pride and ego are hard things to control. We see how others act or dress and think we are superior to them. We idolize our own self- image. But, if we truly believe everything is a gift from God, we recognize all the people that God has put in our lives as gifts! We are grateful for how they enrich our lives. Pray every day for the people in your life.

RECENTLY DECEASED:  We pray for Albert Dichenko, Lucina Malabanan, Teresita Duenas Rita Canale, John Tanti and all who passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES:  We pray for Eardley Beck, Noel Noronha, Agatha Azzorpardi, Danuta & Roman Hajduk, Thomas Smith, William Milroy, Joanna & Walter Michalowski, Chester Hajduk, Kata Siketa,  Maria Martela, Teodoro Espedido, Carmelo Ravaneschi, Leonicia Salalila, Gregorio De Torres Jr, Lucina Malabanan & Teresita Duenas and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK:  We pray for Shirley & Leo Linehan, Angela O’Brien, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Diane Cameron, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Jamilton Dabu, Carmen Mifsud, Bob Meehan, Sean Donaldson, Barbara Grogan, Sr. Eileen Brown, Eugenie Rinaldi, Keith Gill, Imelda Rundell, Brian Jones, Ari Casanova, Carmen Sherri, Melissa Caroline, Carmen Agius, Josie Tabone, Jess Grech and all who are ill in our Parish.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR PARISH

Sundays	6:15 – 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre.
6 Oct	7:00pm to 10:00pm First Friday Mass & Adoration
7 Oct	2:00 – 4:30pm Adoration & Healing Mass
8 Oct	10:30am Farewell Mass for Fr. Pius. Please bring a plate of food to share after Mass.
11 Oct	Fr. Pius leaves after morning Mass and Fr. Vincent John arrives midday

EXCITING NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL

On Monday 18th Sep St. Peter's students participated in the Wakakirri Award Ceremony at Hamer Hall. They competed in a heat against 7 other schools at the start of September. After the heat performance they won the Best Adapted Story, then got invited to perform at the Awards night. Following Monday night’s performance, they won the best adapted story in Victoria. The performance now goes on to be judged against the winners of other States in Australia and they have a chance to become National champions. Wakakirri is a competition where children are asked to present a story through drama and dance. This story is told in a seven minute presentation with a backing track and in full costume and makeup. Our Congratulations and blessings to all the students for their wonderful performance and to the teachers, staff, parents and all who helped in this competition.

Come and see the new Catholic Musical MAGDALENE – A WANTON SAINT Oct 4 to-7 at 7:00pm daily and Matinee Saturday 1:00pm at Renaissance Theatre, 826 High St, Kew in the Kew High School. Ph. 8692 0360 or www.trybooking.com/QZMG. An Inspiring Musical about the Grace of God and the transformation of Mary Magdalene from a fallen woman to one of the Church’s greatest saints.

 

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.

REGISTRATION OF PARISHIONERS

If you are not already a parishioner and would like to be registered as one at St. Peters, please complete a registration card available from the foyer and as above, drop it in the collection bags during Mass or in the Mass offering slot near the sacristy or at the parish office, or give it to Fr. Pius or Dcn. Charles after Mass. Please remember that being baptised in this parish or attending Mass regularly does not automatically make a person a parishioner. The person needs to be registered on the parish census program.

ROSTERS

Money Counters 13 Aug 17

Kevin McLoughlin / Jeff Leeson / Francis Thomas

Readers – 12/13 Aug 17

6:00pm	Davy Fernandez
8:30am	Kevin McLoughlin
10:30am	Lionel D’Cruz
5:00pm	Giovanna Siccita

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 12/13 Aug 17

6:00pm	M Maple / B Farrugia / J Tramontana / S D’Silva
8:30am	D&J Roga /L. Jones / K. English
10:30am	F Caruana / S. Colla / M&Z D’Mello
5:00pm	J&D Etiennette / E. Behrouzi / VOLUNTEER

Music Ministry 12/13 Aug 17

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ

 PARISH NEWS

 IMPORTANT DATES FOR PARISH 

Sundays	6:15 – 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre.
13 Aug	8:00 – 10:00am in side chapel - Veneration of Our Lady of Fatima statue.
15 Aug	Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Day of Obligation. Masses at 8:30am, 10:00am (School Mass), 7:00pm

VENERATION OF THE STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA - SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST

To mark the 100th anniversary of the 4th Fatima Apparition, the Statue of Our Lady will be available for veneration from 8:00am to 10:00am in the Church side Chapel. All welcome.

STEWARDSHIP ENVELOPES

If you have requested thanksgiving envelopes recently, please pick them up from the table at the back of the church near the sacristy where the oils are displayed or ask either Fr Pius or Deacon Charles and they will show you, thanks.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Congratulations to Michael Keane on his unanimous election as President of the Hoppers Crossing Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society.

Our Parish Conference needs new Volunteers. The next Meeting is on the 15th August at 7:30pm in the Community Centre.

EUTHANASIA & ASSISTED SUICIDE – IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please take home the notice regarding the letter to MPs providing tips on how to write to the nominated delegate. Please bring your letter back at next weekend’s masses when it will be collected. Thank you for your co-operation.

HSI SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP

HSI School of Discipleship commenced on July 23 with thirty candidates attending. The first five weeks of the school are to experience what the school is all about. The School runs for two hours from 6.15 pm on Sunday and is aimed at learning our faith, living it and sharing the faith with others. Come and see how this school could change your life. For enquiries please call Francis on 0401 787 372 or Sharon on 0430 099 654.

REV FRANCIS HARMAN MEMORIAL LECTURE: THE FUTURE OF MARRIAGE IN AUSTRALIA

Tuesday 8 August, 7pm

Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street, East Melbourne

The Francis Harman Memorial Lecture will be delivered by the Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP, Archbishop of Sydney, on the topic ‘Between the idea and the reality: The future of marriage in Australia’. Archbishop Fisher will reflect, in dialogue with Amoris laetitia, on the positive resources with which Catholics can address this crisis.
Cost:  Free

RSVP: Toby Hunter on 9412 3386 or thunter@jp2institute.org  by Friday 4 August

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE SCHOOL 

22 Sep

End of Term 3. School finishes at 1:00pm

 

RECENTLY DECEASED:  We pray for Elizabeth Clayton, Mary McMinn, Illona Fernandes, Vera Fernandez, Bernadette Singco, Dorothy Forbes, Iluminada Alinea, Zenaida Santos and all who passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES:  We pray for Reynaldo Natividad, Elizabeth Slee Snr, Anne Murray, Margaret Hartshorn, Patricia Hartshorn, Vicky Fava, Tessie & Noel Lawrence, Felicisima Bacani, Lolita Lopez, Joseph Farrugia and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

POPE'S INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST

That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.

POPE’S TWEET

I entrust little Charlie to the Father and pray for his parents and all those who loved him. https://twitter.com/Pontifex. Pope Francis was referring to Charlie Gard, the baby who died recently, despite the efforts of his parents to let him receive experimental treatment.

NATIONAL PASTORAL LEADERS AND PLANNERS CONFERENCE: VINE AND BRANCHES

Monday 4 September to Thursday 7 September at Rydges on Swanston, 701 Swanston Street, Carlton.

This conference will be an opportunity for clergy, pastoral associates and pastoral planners to reflect upon the signs of the times and move forward with hope. Keynote speakers and workshop presenters will consider the Church in Australia’s secular context, wherein we encounter belief, unbelief, belonging, abandonment, rejection and credibility; grapple with the Church’s tradition in light of our identity and within this secular culture; and imagine how we might respond anew and with integrity within these challenging times. Keynote Speakers: Professor Richard Gaillardetz (USA), Dr Maeve Louise Heaney, Geraldine Doogue, Archbishop Mark Coleridge and Hugh Mackay.

Cost: $420, including conference dinner. Please note: accommodation not included

For Workshop details & to register contact https://nplpconference.wordpress.com/

Details: Maria George (Association of Pastoral Associates) at  mgeorge@eskwparish.org or call  0409 792 168
Fr Steven Rigo (Endorsed by the National Council of Priests) on 9435 1543 or steven.rigo@cam.org.au
Stephen Reid (National Pastoral Planners Network) on 9953 3457 or s.reid@pro.catholic.org

REGISTRATION OF PARISHIONERS

If you are not already a parishioner and would like to be registered as one at St. Peters, please complete a registration card available from the foyer and as above, drop it in the collection bags during Mass or in the Mass offering slot near the sacristy or at the parish office, or give it to Fr. Pius or Dcn. Charles after Mass. Please remember that being baptised in this parish or attending Mass regularly does not automatically make a person a parishioner. The person needs to be registered on the parish census program.

ROSTERS

 Money Counters 6 Aug 17

B. Coghlan / P. Mulquiney / A. Sipiliano / P. Francis

Readers – 5/6 Aug 17

6:00pm	Elaine Dalton
8:30am	Kitty Stuttard
10:30am	Lute Eliepa
5:00pm	Melanie Etiennette

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 5/6 Aug 17

6:00pm	J. Poppen / H. Durski / P&S Albuquerque
8:30am	J. Roga / B. Jones / K. Fernandes / C. Coelho
10:30am	N. Costa / D. DiBenedetto / N&R Golaw
5:00pm	S. Josepoh / A. Etiennette / C. SKinner / VOL

Music Ministry 5/6 Aug 17

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Samoan Choir
5:00pm	FilOz

PARISH NEWS

IMPORTANT DATES FOR PARISH

4 Aug	First Friday Adoration – 7:00pm to 10:00pm
6 Aug	Day of Prayer for Care & Respect at the end of life
Sundays	6:15 – 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre.

 HOME MADE BISCUITS / CUPCAKES / SAUSAGE SIZZLE – 29/30 JULY

This weekend, 29/30 July, the Ladies Auxiliary will hold another stall after all Masses (until sold out). This time we are selling home-made biscuits and cupcakes.

There will also be a sausage sizzle after all masses on the same weekend. We would be very grateful for any volunteers to help us on the day. We thank you for supporting both our stalls.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE SCHOOL 

3 Aug	No School – Curriculum Day
22 Sep	End of Term 3. School finishes at 1:00pm

 

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – AUGUST 4^TH

Conducted by the Alliance of the Two Hearts. Starts with Holy Mass at 7:00pm, followed by an hour with the Blessed Sacrament, then Holy Rosary, Divine Office, Divine Mercy Novena and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.

HSI SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP

HSI School of Discipleship commenced on July 23 with thirty candidates attending. The first five weeks of the school are to experience what the school is all about. The School runs for two hours from 6.15 pm on Sunday and is aimed at learning our faith, living it and sharing the faith with others. Come and see how this school could change your life. For enquiries please call Francis on 0401 787 372 or Sharon on 0430 099 654.

DAY OF PRAYER FOR CARE & RESPECT AT THE END OF LIFE – SUNDAY 6^TH AUGUST

Archbishop Dennis Hart has asked us to respond to the imminent vote in our State Parliament on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, with a day of prayer on Sunday 6th August. Our Parish will be dedicating our August Devotional Prayer to this cause with the 'Love to the End Prayer'. The Rosary will be dedicated for this intention at the morning Masses of Friday 4^th, Saturday 5^th and Sunday 6^th August. At the First Friday evening Mass at 7:00pm on the 4^th, the Eucharistic Adoration (Exposition) will also be dedicated to this important cause. Everyone is invited to pray the rosary at home for this intention specifically.

REV FRANCIS HARMAN MEMORIAL LECTURE: THE FUTURE OF MARRIAGE IN AUSTRALIA

Tuesday 8 August, 7pm

Cathedral Room, Cardinal Knox Centre, 383 Albert Street, East Melbourne

The Francis Harman Memorial Lecture will be delivered by the Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP, Archbishop of Sydney, on the topic ‘Between the idea and the reality: The future of marriage in Australia’. Archbishop Fisher will reflect, in dialogue with Amoris laetitia, on the positive resources with which Catholics can address this crisis.
Cost:  Free

RSVP: Toby Hunter on 9412 3386 or thunter@jp2institute.org  by Friday 4 August

RECENTLY DECEASED:  We pray for Vera Fernandez, Shirley McCurley, Bernadette Singco, Dorothy Forbes, Iluminada Alinea, Raymond El-Helou  and all who passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES:  We pray for Joseph Nam, Peter Son, John Lam, James O'Neill, Danny Hoyne, Joseph Xuereb, Waclaw, Jan, Felixa, Soledziewski, Woyciech, Wladyslawa, Furdyna, Anastazya, Jeodor, Petryszak, Paul Loc, Theyyamma Joseph, Paula Monteiro and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK:  We pray for Leo Linehan, Angela O’Brien, Mary McMinn, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Diane Cameron, Sean Donaldson, Kristian Romois, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Bob Meehan, Dominic D’Lima, Cynthia Middleton, Milton Roberts, Elizabeth Slee, Rose Farrugia, Albert Dichenko, Liam Parr, Barbara Grogan, Robert Hart, Karen Norris, Laurie & Leslea Baker, Jean Skinner, Charlie Xerxin, Melissa Caroline, Anne Kelly, Ralf Milone, Joyce D’Rozario, Megan Rowe  and all who are ill in our Parish.

OSHC PROGRAM

St Peter Apostle’s OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) Program invites suitably qualified candidates with a Diploma in Childhood Services or equivalent, to register for ‘ON CALL’ casual work. If you meet the requirements and are interested, please contact the parish office on 9749 4300 for more details. Thank you. 

NATIONAL PASTORAL LEADERS AND PLANNERS CONFERENCE: VINE AND BRANCHES

Monday 4 September to Thursday 7 September at Rydges on Swanston, 701 Swanston Street, Carlton.

This conference will be an opportunity for clergy, pastoral associates and pastoral planners to reflect upon the signs of the times and move forward with hope. Keynote speakers and workshop presenters will consider the Church in Australia’s secular context, wherein we encounter belief, unbelief, belonging, abandonment, rejection and credibility; grapple with the Church’s tradition in light of our identity and within this secular culture; and imagine how we might respond anew and with integrity within these challenging times. Keynote Speakers: Professor Richard Gaillardetz (USA), Dr Maeve Louise Heaney, Geraldine Doogue, Archbishop Mark Coleridge and Hugh Mackay.

Cost: $420, including conference dinner. Please note: accommodation not included

For Workshop details & to register contact https://nplpconference.wordpress.com/

Details: Maria George (Association of Pastoral Associates) at  mgeorge@eskwparish.org or call  0409 792 168

Fr Steven Rigo (Endorsed by the National Council of Priests) on 9435 1543 or steven.rigo@cam.org.au

Stephen Reid (National Pastoral Planners Network) on 9953 3457 or s.reid@pro.catholic.org

VENERATION OF THE STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA – THURSDAY 13^TH JULY

To mark the 100^th anniversary of the 3^rd Fatima Apparition, the Statue of Our Lady will be available for veneration from 8:00am to 9:30am in the Church side Chapel and again in the evening in the Community Centre from 7:00pm to 7:30pm. All welcome.

HSI SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP

Please note that the HSI School of Discipleship commences on Sunday July 23 at 6:15pm in the Community Centre. Details about the school are on the notice board in the church foyer. All are welcome to attend. Further information on the school will be provided on July 23. Enquiries please call Francis on 0401 787 372.

ROSTERS

 Money Counters 9 July 17

Kevin McLoughlin / Jeff Leeson / Francis Thomas

Readers – 8/9 July 17

6:00pm	Wilfred D’Cruz
8:30am	Evelyn Stowers
10:30am	Sharon Aurubia
5:00pm	Connie Skinner

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
8/9 July 17

6:00pm	Davy F. / Sharon A. / S. D’Silva / M. Nelthropp
8:30am	L&B Jones / G. Sharman / S. Gomez
10:30am	F. Caruana / S. Colla / V. Firman / Sally DiB
5:00pm	A&M Etiennette / S. Joseph / Volunteer

Music Ministry 8/9 July 17

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ

PARISH NEWS

 IMPORTANT DATES FOR PARISH

 

8 July	St Peters Prayer Community 22nd Anniversary celebration - 11:30am
13 July	Veneration of Statue of Our Lady of Fatima 8:00am to 9:30am and 7:00pm to 7:30pm
23 July	HIS School of Discipleship begins

ST PETERS CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

Saturday, 8^th July our parish prayer group will celebrate its 22^nd Anniversary with a Thanksgiving Mass and fellowship. Please join in to celebrate this occasion with Praise & Worship at 11.30am followed by Mass and a light lunch in the hall thereafter.  All are invited.

 ARCHBISHOP’S GOLDEN JUBILEE OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION Saturday 22^nd July, 11:00am at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne

Everyone is invited to and will be welcome at this special Mass of Thanksgiving on the 50th anniversary of the Archbishop’s priestly ordination, followed by light refreshments at the Central Hall, 18 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.

Please note that there will be no Mass at our parish that morning (22^nd July), only a Communion service at 9:15am, as Fr. Pius is concelebrating in the Cathedral and is required to be there before 10:30am.

 EUTHANASIA & ASSISTED SUICIDE

Dear Parishioners,

As we have advised you during the last few weeks, there is an upcoming bill to be presented to the Victoria Parliament on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide. Further details are available in the church foyer.

Next week we are going to be seeking support for a petition to be signed by as many parishioners as possible addressed to our local MP as follows:

We, the members of the St. Peter Apostle Mission Parish, 38 Guinane Ave, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, wish to raise with you our concerns regarding assisted suicide and euthanasia.

We understand that assisted suicide and euthanasia will be the subject of legislation later this year and we want to express, in the strongest terms possible, our reservations and concerns.

We do not believe that euthanasia or assisted suicides are appropriate ways of addressing the needs of people in our community at the end of life. Our laws have always held that killing a person or helping them to suicide is not acceptable.

We also believe that to do so would create significant risk of harm to vulnerable members of our community and we do not see any need to change these laws.

Instead, we ask you and all elected representatives in Victoria to focus more on ensuring that every Victorian has access to the best of care at the end of life. No Victorian should suffer at the end of life. We have the ability to achieve this and we think it incumbent on society to ensure that every person has equal and guaranteed access to the best of care when they need it.

We urge you not to support any Euthanasia or Assisted Suicide Bill.

Volunteers will be in the church hall after each mass THIS WEEKEND requesting you to sign the above petition. We ask you to kindly spare some time after mass to sign the petition, evidencing your support to this important cause.

Thanking you in advance,

Fr. Pius Kodakkathanath.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION – JULY 7^TH

Conducted by the Alliance of the Two Hearts. Starting with Holy Mass at 7:00pm, followed by an hour with the Blessed Sacrament, then Holy Rosary, Divine Office, Divine Mercy Novena and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.

RECENTLY DECEASED:  We pray for Barbara Benedict, Elena Tasso, Louis Farrugia and all who passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES:  We pray for Noel Lawrence & Tessy Lawrence, Charles Evans, Joseph Gomez, John Borg and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK:  We pray for Leo Linehan, Angela O’Brien, Mary McMinn, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Diane Cameron, Sean Donaldson, Kristian Romois, Martin Grillo, Vera Fernandez, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Bob Meehan, Dominic D’Lima, Cynthia Middleton, Milton Roberts, Elizabeth Slee, Rose Farrugia, Albert Dichenko, Liam Parr, Barbara Grogan, Robert Hart, Karen Norris, Laurie & Leslea Baker, Jean Skinner and all who are ill in our Parish.

STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL

INSTRUCTIONS ON WHERE TO FIND YOUR ENVELOPES / STEWARDSHIP LETTERS

1. For weekly givers – your envelopes are in boxes in Surname Alphabetical order – so check the trays with boxes.
2. If you give monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly – your envelopes are in an envelope and not in boxes. Look for the tray with Monthly/Half Yearly/Yearly markers.
3. If you give by Direct Deposit or by Credit Card – your letter and form is also in an envelope, so look for the tray with Direct Debit/Credit Card markers
4. If your envelope boxes or envelopes are not in any of the above trays, please note your name, surname and address in the notebook kept on the table. If you know your envelope number, please note that too and Josephine will contact you with further information by the 10^th of July.
5. If you have not been a part of Stewardship in the past but would like to participate now: please fill in a Stewardship Pledge Card and give it to Fr. Pius or drop it in the Mass Offering box in the church below the Oil display or drop it in the collection during weekend Mass. Josephine will then organise envelopes / direct debit / credit card giving as per your request.

REGISTRATION OF PARISHIONERS

If you are not already a parishioner and would like to be registered as one at St. Peters, please complete a registration card available from the foyer and as above, drop it in the collection bags during Mass or in the Mass offering slot near the sacristy or at the parish office, or give it to Fr. Pius or Dcn. Charles after Mass. Please remember that being baptised in this parish or attending Mass regularly does not automatically make a person a parishioner. The person needs to be registered on the parish census program.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE SCHOOL 

17 July	Term 3 commences at 8:45am
3 Aug	No School – Curriculum Day
22 Sep	End of Term 3. School finishes at 1:00pm

 SPECIAL COLLECTION

There will be a Special Collection on the weekend of July 8^th 9^th for the Propagation of the Faith Appeal. We thank you for your generosity.

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA
10:30am	Sunday 16 April, after Mass
8:30am	Monday 17April to Friday 21 April – Mass & Divine Mercy Novena
9:15am	Saturday 22 Apr – Mass & Divine Mercy Novena
DIVINE MERCY FEAST, SUNDAY, 23 APRIL
8:30am, 10:30am	Sunday Masses
2:00pm	Divine Mercy Chaplet, Reconciliation & Adoration, followed by Mass at 3:00pm
5:00pm	Sunday Mass

RECENTLY DECEASED:   Maria Voudiotis, Rose Shepherd, Dcn. Michael Nolan, Allan Vincent, Cesar Banson, Sophie Fernandes, Fr Lawrence Mascarenhas and all who died recently

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES:  We pray for Annie & Melville Lawrence, Walter Gilhooly, Syd Hendricks, Charlie & Ludgarda Caruana, Sandra Borg, Jose Golaw, Simon Renn and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Leo Linehan, Angela O’Brien, Mary McMinn, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Molly Wilson, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Diane Cameron, Sean Donaldson, Kristian Romois, Vera Fernandez, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Bob Meehan, Dominic D’Lima, Cynthia Middleton, Milton Roberts, Elizabeth Slee, Trevor Rush, Jamilton Dabu and all who are ill in our Parish.

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EASTER BLESSING

From Fr. Pius & Dcn. Charles
To Our Dear Parishioners

Christ the Lord has risen today.

May Christ’s glory and promise
of this joyous time of year
bring peace and happiness
to you and those you hold most dear.
And wishing that the blessing of the Lord
fills your heart and home with happiness.

May God’s richest blessings
be upon you today and throughout the year
and may those blessings flow
through you to touch the lives
of everyone you meet.

We wish you
A Blessed and Joyful Easter

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ANZAC DAY SERVICE

Tuesday 25^th April.  Mass at 8:30am including Ode & Last Post.

DIVINE MERCY FEAST, SUNDAY, 23 APRIL

Feast will be celebrated with Adoration at 2pm followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet and Mass at 3pm.   Confessions will be heard at from 2 to 2.30pm.  ALL ARE WELCOME.

ROSTERS 

Money Counters – 26 Mar 17

B Coghlan/K McLoughlin/J Leeson/F Thomas/C D’Souza

Readers – 25/26 Mar 17

6:00pm	Angela Francis
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Rosemary Hibbert
5:00pm	Sherwin Simangan

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 25/26 Mar 17

6:00pm	Josie T. / Praful A. / S. D’Silva / E. Dalton
8:30am	KSC Minister / Kevin McL / L. Jones / VOL
10:30am	M&Z D’Mello / S. DiBenedetto / N. Costa
5:00pm	I. Simangan / G. Siccita / 2 X VOLUNTEERS

Music Ministry – 25/26 Mar 17

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Domini Chorum
5:00pm	KNK

PARISH NEWS

THANK YOU

On behalf of our parish and school, Fr Pius extends his thanks to the Brothers and Sisters of Two Hearts for bringing the Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima to us.  Father wishes to thank all the parishioners, our principal, staff and students for participating in the celebrations and making it such a memorable event here at St Peters.

 IMPORTANT LENTEN INFORMATION

• Project Compassion goes until 15^th April 2017. Envelopes and Boxes are available in the church and hall. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
• Stations of the Cross each Friday at 7:00pm followed by
• The Divine Mercy Novena will start after the Good Friday service.
• Lenten Regulations from the Vicar General have been placed on the

WELCOMING GROUP

The Welcoming Group is pleased to announce that they will have a welcome cuppa for Parishioners

• After the 8:30am Mass every 2^nd and 3^rd Sunday
• After the 10:30am Mass every 3^rd Sunday

They are looking for volunteers to join them so they can cover the morning Masses every Sunday.  If you would like to join the group, please contact the Parish Office on 9749 4300.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

The next Meeting of the Hoppers Crossing Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society will be next Tuesday evening, the 21st March, at 7:30pm in the Parish Community Centre.

ANOINTING MASS

A reminder that an Anointing Mass and Light Luncheon, will be held this Tuesday, 21^st March at 11:00am. This Mass is held twice a year and is different to the monthly Healing Mass held on the first Saturday of each Month. Come to receive an anointing, and also to enjoy a light Luncheon provided by the Ladies Auxiliary.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH

Every Friday in Lent	7:00pm Stations of the Cross followed by Mass, starting 3rd March.
21 March	11:00am Anointing/Healing Mass for the Sick followed by a light luncheon.
25/26 March	Blessing for Pregnant Mothers and their babies all weekend Masses.
6 April	7:30pm Rite II Reconciliation at St. Peter’s Parish.

PASSION SUNDAY/EASTER CEREMONIES ROSTERS

These are now available in the Hall. You will note that for two masses on Passion Sunday Communion Ministers are needed. If you are able to assist at these masses please write your name in the Sign-On Book in the Hall. Thank you for your help

 IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE SCHOOL

27 Mar 17	2018 Prep Enrolment Information Session, 7:00pm in School
31 Mar 17	Last Day Term 1. School finishes 1:00pm
18 Apr 17	Term 2 commences 8:45am

 CHILDREN SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM –SUNDAY SCHOOL

Classes have begun and are held on Sundays from 9:15am to 10:25am. Enquiries to Bernice on 9749-2812.

RECENTLY DECEASED:  We pray for Vic Pagunsan, John Stewart and all who died recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES:  We pray for the Betty McWhirter, Lino & Citas Marcelo, Lester & Theresa Fernando, Restituto Cabunilas, Nelson Bianet Sr, Clarita Cruz, Sandra Nelthropp, John & Gertrude Briscoe, Connie Portelli, Elaine Pountney, Helene Green, John & Gertrude Briscoe and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Bill Fairney, Leo Linehan, Angela O’Brien, Mary McMinn, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Molly Wilson, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Diane Cameron, Sean Donaldson, Kristian Romois, Vera Fernandez, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Bob Meehan, Dominic D’Lima, Cynthia Middleton, Milton Roberts, Elizabeth Slee, Malcolm Harlow, Loretta Fernando, Leo Mellawa, Rosemary Heenthenna, Mary Ann Perera, Rose Seguna, Maria Voudiotis, Sheila O'Brien, Lloyd Clayburn, Yvonne Clayton, Hyacinth Lawrence and all who are ill in our Parish.