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Our Lady of Fatima Schedule March-April 2017.pdf4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2017
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 5 Feb 17
| Volunteer -TBC |
Readers – 4/5 Feb 17
| 6:00pm | Alan White |
| 8:30am | Buxton Thomas |
| 10:30am | Lionel D’Cruz |
| 5:00pm | Jeslin Shaji |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 4/5 Feb 17
| 6:00pm | J. White / H. Durski / L&R Wandersmith |
| 8:30am | J. Thomas / S. Gomez / Karen F. / C. Coelho |
| 10:30am | S. Sipillano / C. Morcom / N&R Golaw |
| 5:00pm | E. Behrouzi / S. Josseph / C. Skinner / VOL |
Music Ministry – 4/5 Feb 17
| 6:00pm | Volunteer |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | Volunteer |
| 5:00pm | Volunteer |
PARISH NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH
| Every Sunday | Youth & Young Adults Group 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and join the Brothers & Sisters of Two Hearts as they help you grow in your faith journey with prayer, fun, games, music and pizza. |
| 2nd Feb 17 | Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. Blessing of candles at 8:30am Mass. |
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD, THURSDAY, 2ND FEBRUARY 2017
There will be a blessing of candles at the 8:30am Mass on the above date. Parishioners wishing to have candles blessed are to bring them along to Mass on the day and place them on the table at the altar (unlit).
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2017
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 29 Jan 17
| Volunteer - TBC |
Readers – 28/29 Jan 17
| 6:00pm | Royden D’Souza |
| 8:30am | Bev Jones |
| 10:30am | Sharon Aurubia |
| 5:00pm | Sherwin Simangan |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 28/29 Jan 17
| 6:00pm | A. D’Souza / E. Mills / M. Maple / Davy F. |
| 8:30am | L. Jones/R. Johnson/G. Sharman/Bernice S. |
| 10:30am | Sally DiB / N. Costa / V. Firman / Z. D’Mello |
| 5:00pm | I Simangan / G. Siccita / J&D Etiennette |
Music Ministry – 28/29 Jan 17
| 6:00pm | Volunteer |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | Volunteer |
| 5:00pm | Volunteer |
PARISH NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH
| Every Sunday | Youth & Young Adults Group 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and join the Brothers & Sisters of Two Hearts as they help you grow in your faith journey with prayer, fun, games, music and pizza. |
| 2nd Feb 17 | Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. Blessing of candles at 8:30am Mass. |
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD, THURSDAY, 2ND FEBRUARY 2017
There will be a blessing of candles at the 8:30am Mass on the above date. Parishioners wishing to have candles blessed are to bring them along to Mass on the day and place them on the table at the altar (unlit).
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2017
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 22 Jan 17
| Volunteer - TBC |
Readers – 21/22 Jan 17
| 6:00pm | Jeffery Poppen |
| 8:30am | KSC Reader |
| 10:30am | Giovanna Siccita |
| 5:00pm | Elenoa Eliepa |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 21/22 Jan 17
| 6:00pm | Josie T. / B. Farrugia / Praful A. / S. D’Silva |
| 8:30am | KSC Minister / L. Jones / Kevin McL / VOL |
| 10:30am | L. Ortega / S. D.Reyos / E. Mills / S. Sipillano |
| 5:00pm | E. Behrouzi / 3 X VOLUNTEERS |
Music Ministry – 21/22 Jan 17
| 6:00pm | Volunteer |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | Volunteer |
| 5:00pm | Volunteer |
PARISH NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH
| Every Sunday | Youth & Young Adults Group 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and join the Brothers & Sisters of Two Hearts as they help you grow in your faith journey with prayer, fun, games, music and pizza. |
| 2nd Feb 17 | Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. Blessing of candles at 8:30am Mass. |
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD, THURSDAY, 2ND FEBRUARY 2017
There will be a blessing of candles at the 8:30am Mass on the above date. Parishioners wishing to have candles blessed are to bring them along to Mass on the day and place them on the table at the altar (unlit).
Epiphany of the Lord, 8 Jan 2017
PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
The parish office will be closed from Thursday 22nd December 2016 and will open on Monday 9thJanuary 2017. Bulletins for 1st, 8th and 15th January will be single sheets with mass readings. Normal bulletins will resume from 22nd January, along with names for Death Anniversaries, Recently Deceased and Sick List.
For mass readings please download the bulletin from the download area.
Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, 1st Jan 2017
PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
The parish office will be closed from Thursday 22nd December and will open on Monday 9thJanuary. Bulletins for 1st, 8th and 15th January will be single sheets with mass readings. Normal bulletins will resume from 22nd January, along with names for Death Anniversaries, Recently Deceased and Sick List.
For mass readings please download the bulletin from the download area.
3rd Sunday of Advent 2016
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH
| Every Sunday | Youth & Young Adults Group 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and join the Brothers & Sisters of Two Hearts as they help you grow in your faith journey with prayer, fun, games, music and pizza. |
| 10 Dec | Healing Mass, 2:30 pm instead of 3rd December. |
| 16-24 Dec | 5:00am Dawn Mass Novena followed by AGAPE Breakfast |
| 19-22 Jan | FIAT – Marian Eucharistic Youth Congress |
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 18 Dec 16
| L. Vasquez / T. Grisancich / S. D’Silva / L. De La Cruz |
Readers –17/18 Dec 16
| 6:00pm | Sharon D’Silva |
| 8:30am | Kevin McLoughlin |
| 10:30am | Rosemary Hibbert |
| 5:00pm | Connie Skinner |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 17/18 Dec 16
| 6:00pm | B. Farrugia / Davy F. / E. Dalton / Josie T. |
| 8:30am | Karen F. / G. Siccita / Bernice S. / C. Coelho |
| 10:30am | V. Firman / S. Delos Reyos / A&A Cortez |
| 5:00pm | S. Joseph / E. Behrouzi / J&D Etiennette |
Music Ministry – 17/18 Dec 16
| 6:00pm | VOLUNTEER |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | FilOz |
| 5:00pm | AHFI |
PARISH NEWS
The Grange Community Christmas Carols 17 Dec
Deacon Charles will introduce our parish of St Peters to the Grange Community in Hoppers Crossing on Saturday the 17th December where members of our Music Ministry will commence the ‘Carols by Candlelight Service’ at 7:00pm. ALL ARE WELCOME
Venue: 260– 280 Hogan's Road, Hoppers Crossing
GATES OPEN 5.30pm EVENT 7pm - 9pm
Bring your own blanket, picnic and enjoy Christmas Carols! Food vendors available. Special visit by Santa!
Battery operated candles will be available for sale at the event.
YOUTH GROUP
The Brothers and Sisters of the Alliance of the Two Hearts in collaboration with our parish of St. Peters are calling all youth aged 12-30 to attend FIAT, a 4-day Marian Eucharistic Youth congress from January 19 - 22, 2017 at Encore Events Centre, 80 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. 100 years ago Our Lady appeared to 3 children in Fatima and gave them a special message that would prove to be relevant to today’s youth. Come along to a jam-packed event filled with games, workshops, talks by guest speakers, performances and of course prayer as we discover the beauty of her message. To register: Contact the OATH brothers on 0433 093 833. Early bird fee is only $49 before 31 December. Hope to see you there. God Bless!
AUSTRALIAN NATIVITY SCENE AT ST ELIZABETH’S PARISH
Monday 12 December 2016 to Friday 13 January 2017
St Elizabeth’s Parish, 107 Baker Road, Dandenong North. Local artist Wilson Fernandez has been creating stunning nativity scenes for the past 13 years. This is regarded as one of Australia’s best nativity displays and is months in the making each year. It has steadily grown into the largest of its kind in Australia. Wilson artistically creates the village and township with handmade huts, stables, buildings, bridges, palaces, houses and temples surrounded by mountains, rocks, lakes and rivers. Each week the nativity scenes change to reflect the story of the birth of Christ.
Cost: Free. Children to be accompanied by parent or guardian
Viewing times: 9.45am–6pm and after Mass
Details: Wilson on 0428 927 110 or parish office 9795 6217 or http://www.australiannativityscene.org/
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Christmas raffle tickets are now on sale after all weekend masses and will continue until just prior to Christmas. Thank you for your support.
PIETY STORE
CHRISTMAS goods are now available: Nativity sets, Ornaments, etc. Columban Calendars ($9), Divine Mercy Calendars ($9) and Pocket Calendars ($8). Religious Christmas Cards ($3 pkt of 8 cards), Polish and Vietnamese ($2.50 pkt). Italian Cards have arrived: $1.50 per card.
ROSTERS for Piety Store, Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers and Communion to the Sick for December, January and February are now available in the Hall. Please collect your copies as soon as possible. Thanks.
LEGION OF MARY 2017 SUMMER SCHOOL
Saturday 11 February and Sunday 12 February 2017
Magnificat House, 456 Queensbury Street, North Melbourne. Join the Legion of Mary for two days at the 2017 Summer School, focussing on the centenary of Our Lady of Fatima. Keynote speaker will be Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green, Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes. Other speakers include Fr Justin Ford, Fr Brendan Arthur, Anna Krohn and John Canavan. Full timetable and program details may be found on the flyer or download at www.legionofmary.net.au All welcome. This is a free event. BYO lunch.
Details: 9328 4757 or secretary@legionofmary.net.au
RECENTLY DECEASED: We pray for Rosalita Rances and all who died recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: We pray for Antonino Giovanna, Giuseppe Failla, Giovanna Giuseppe, Itria Cassisi, Sime & Kristina Wkotz, Angelo & Josipa Toncic, Graziella Casabene, George Thomas, Aileen Gower, Evan Pritchard, Myrtle Dcruz and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Molly Wilson, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Aiden Catherall, Vera Fernandez, Vic Pagunsan, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Bob Meehan, Bernie Poppen, Dominic D’Lima, Liam Parr, Veronica Gomes, George Gilhooly, Pedro & Dante Lopez, Crispin & Nick Garcia, Cynthia Middleton, Diane Cameron, Trevor Rush, Vin Beasely, Milton Roberts, Elizabeth Slee, Milagros Baltero and all who are ill in our Parish.
CHRISTMAS TREE
A big Thank You to all who contributed so generously to our hampers by placing food items under the tree or by donating money. We wish you all a very happy and holy Christmas.
SPECIAL COLLECTION
There will be a special collection at all Masses this weekend for the Melbourne Overseas Mission. We thank you for your support.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ST. PETER’S SCHOOL
| 14th Dec | Year 6 Last Day – Dismissal 4:30pm from hall |
| 15th Dec | Prep – Year 4 Last Day. Dismissal 3:15pm |
| 16th Dec | Year 5 Last Day. Dismissal 3:15pm |
POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR DECEMBER
Universal: End to Child-Soldiers That the scandal of child-soldiers may be eliminated the world over.
Evangelization: Europe – That the peoples of Europe may rediscover the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Gospel which gives joy and hope to life.
POPE’S TWEET
May the Holy Spirit help us to be patient when enduring, and to be humble and simple when advising anyone. https://twitter.com/Pontifex
PUBLIC LECTURE: FROM MEGA CHURCH TO CATHOLIC CHURCH
Tuesday 17 January 2017, 7–9pm
Cardinal Knox Centre, 393 Albert Street, East Melbourne
Ulf Ekman founded ‘Word of Life’, a non-denominational charismatic church in Uppsala, Sweden and was its senior pastor for 30 years before he, along with his wife Birgitta, was received into the Catholic Church in 2014. He has founded bible schools and a seminary, hosted a TV show aired in many nations, and has written more than 40 books and booklets, translated into over 30 languages. In this public lecture, Ulf will tell us why and how he and his wife took this momentous step in their journey of faith. Tea and coffee will served afterwards.
Cost: By donation. Details: Lenyce on 9486 6544 or centre@ccr.org.au
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016
PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, 31 October and Cup Day Tuesday, 1 November.
POLISH & FILIPINO MASSES
Please note that the Polish Mass be held on Sunday November 13th.
PIETY STORE
Divine Mercy and Columban Calendars ($9), Divine Mercy Pocket Calendars ($8), 6 copies only of "God's Word 2017" ($16), Religious Christmas Cards, in English $3 packet of 8 cards, in Vietnamese and in Polish $2.50 packet of 8 cards. Italian cards are on order.
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 6 Nov 16
| Les Jones / Tini & Barrie Hope |
Readers – 5/6 Nov 16
| 6:00pm | Sharon D’Silva |
| 8:30am | Dominic Hankins |
| 10:30am | Lute Eliepa |
| 5:00pm | Angelique Etiennette |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 5/6 Nov 16
| 6:00pm | D. Fernandez . H. Durski / A&J White |
| 8:30am | B&J Thomas / G. Siccita / K. Fernandes |
| 10:30am | S. DiBenedetto / C. Morcom / L&N Golaw |
| 5:00pm | J&D Etiennette / E. Behrouzi / VOLUNTEER |
Music Ministry – 5/6 Nov 16
| 6:00pm | Eagles Wings |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | Samoan Choir |
| 5:00pm | FilOz |
PARISH NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH
| Every Sunday | Youth & Young Adults Group 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and join the Brothers & Sisters of Two Hearts as they help you grow in your faith journey with prayer, fun, games, music and pizza. |
| 1 Nov | Feast of All Saints |
| 2 Nov | All Souls’ Day |
| 4 Nov | First Friday Mass & Adoration, 7:00pm to 10:00pm |
| 5 Nov | Healing Mass, 2:00pm to 4:30pm |
| 19/20 Nov | Feast of the King. End of Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy |
| 26/27 Nov | 1st Sunday of Advent |
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The next usual Meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Hoppers Crossing Conference will be this coming Tuesday 1st Nov (Cup Day) at 7:30pm in the Community Centre. New Members needed. Thank you.
MONSTER GARAGE SALE, 19 NOVEMBER (Proceeds from this sale to go to the church)
We are looking for saleable goods in excellent condition. If you would like to drop off items, the sheds will be open on Sundays 6 and 13 November between 10:00am and 11:30pm, or to arrange a pick up, ring Kevin on 9748 9494.
MULTICULTURAL MASS
Parishioners are reminded that our Multicultural Mass will be held on Sunday, 30th October at 10:30am. This is a wonderful occasion where the different communities in our parish family celebrate as one. Flag bearers representing the different nations and those participating in the Liturgy are required to attend a Rehearsal in the Church on Saturday, 29th October at 10:30am. We also request that every family attending brings a plate of traditional food to share. It is also an opportunity to dress in your national dress. Thank you.
YOUTH GROUP
The Brothers and Sisters of the Alliance of the Two Hearts in collaboration with our parish of St. Peters are calling all youth aged 12-30 to attend FIAT, a 4-day Marian Eucharistic Youth congress from January 19 - 22, 2017 at Encore Events Centre, 80 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. 100 years ago Our Lady appeared to 3 children in Fatima and gave them a special message that would prove to be relevant to today’s youth. Come along to a jam-packed event filled with games, workshops, talks by guest speakers, performances and of course prayer as we discover the beauty of her message. To register, contact the OATH brothers on 0433 093 833. Early bird fee is only $49 before 31 December. Hope to see you there. God Bless!
REMINDER TO READERS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
If you have not returned your Availability Form for Christmas/New Year would you please return your reply no later than October 30th. We need this form to prepare the next roster. Can you either drop off the form at the Sacristy or email your responses to the parish office at HoppersCrossing@cam.org.au or stpeters@westnet.com.au. Thank you for your help.
RECENTLY DECEASED: We pray for Lillian Flynn, Emmanuela Cook, Juliana Bella and all who died recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: We pray for Josephine De Guara, Bev Keane, Sam Bonnici, Roberto Austria, Dorothy Brennan, Angelica De Leon, Josefino Dabu, Florence Palmer, Manuel & Estrella Arce, Ireneo Besa, Melchora Bella, Leslie Fernando, Peter Paul Fernando, Anne Pissera, Candy Bird, Anna Nguy’en, Paule Pham and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Lydia Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Molly Wilson, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Aiden Catherall, Vera Fernandez, Vic Pagunsan, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Bernie Poppen, Dominic D’Lima, Lyn Aquino, Liam Parr, Veronica Gomes and all who are ill in our Parish.
DAWN MASS NOVENA, 16-24 DECEMBER 16
This will be the 21st year our parish will celebrate the Dawn Mass Novena in preparation for Christmas. The Novena Mass is held at 5:00am every morning for nine consecutive days, starting on the 16th and concluding on the 24th December. Our parish prayer group organises this by coordinating with our parishioners, other groups in our parish, prayer group benefactors and others from neighbouring parishes who attend the dawn Mass every year. Their generosity provides a festive breakfast for everyone who attends the dawn Mass. If any of you would like to be a part of this breakfast by either providing food or wish to donate towards it please contact Josephine at the parish office on 9749 4300 or email hopperscrossing@cam.org.au. If you would like to be one of the sponsors for breakfast, please put your name down on sheets that will be available in the foyer from the first weekend of November. You can choose a day to suit you from 16th to 24th December. Thank you.
POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER
Universal: That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics.
Evangelization: That World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it.
TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
God never stops wanting our good, even when we sin. Pope Francis (@Pontifex) | Twitter
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ST. PETER’S SCHOOL
| 31st Oct | No School – Curriculum Day |
| 1st Nov | No School – Melbourne Cup Public Holiday |
| 14th Dec | Year 6 Last Day – Dismissal 4:30pm from hall |
| 15th Dec | Prep – Year 4 Last Day. Dismissal 3:15pm |
| 16th Dec | Year 5 Last Day. Dismissal 3:15pm |
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016
MARCH FOR THE BABIES
Following the voting down of the Infant Viability Bill earlier this year in the Upper house, it is important that we show witness to support the reduction in abortion legislation in Victoria. Please join us at this year's March for the Babies on Saturday 8th October 2016 at 1:00pm. The march commences in the Treasury Gardens (meet at the corner of Spring Street and Wellington Parade). Every year the March aims to affirm the right to life of every unborn child, assist women in crisis pregnancies and allow freedom of conscience for health care workers opposed to abortion. Please come along with your family and friends. You can also show your support by wearing Pink and Blue.
ROSTERS
Money Counters 9 Oct 16
| Greg & Maureen Moynahan / Peter Francis |
Readers 8/9 Oct 16
| 6:00pm | Royden DSouza |
| 8:30am | Bev Jones |
| 10:30am | Rosemary Hibbert |
| 5:00pm | Lute Eliepa |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 8/9 Oct 16
| 6:00pm | A DSouza / M Maple / B Farrugia / E Dalton |
| 8:30am | L Jones / K English / R. Johnson / Kevin McL |
| 10:30am | F. Caruana / S. Colla / N. Costa / Sally DiB |
| 5:00pm | C. Skinner / G. Siccita / 2 X VOLUNTEERS |
Music Ministry 8/9 Oct 16
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | Youth Band |
| 5:00pm | Mount Zion |
PARISH NEWS
CARPENTERS SHOP
All men are invited to join us for a sumptuous breakfast and interesting discussion each Saturday from 7:20am to 8:30am.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH
| Every Sunday | Youth & Young Adults Group 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and join the Brothers & Sisters of Two Hearts as they help you grow in your faith journey with prayer, fun, games, music and pizza. |
| Daily in the month of October |
Rosary every night Monday to Friday at 6.30pm in the church. Saturday and Sunday before evening Mass |
| 3rd Oct | Baptism Formation Meeting, 7:00pm in Church. |
| 7th Oct | First Friday Mass and adoration, 7:00pm to 10:00pm. |
| 8th Oct | Final Multicultural Mass Planning Meeting at 10:00am in meeting room off church hall. |
| 9th Oct | 9:30am Living Rosary. |
| 14th Oct | 7:00pm Volunteers Thanksgiving Mass. |
VOLUNTEERS THANKSGIVING MASS
As a thankyou to all our Parish Volunteers, whether you are on a roster or helping our parish in any capacity, a special Thanksgiving Mass will be held on Friday, October 14th at 7:00pm, followed by fellowship. Please bring a plate to share. Thank you.
LADIES OF OUR PARISH ALTAR SOCIETY
We have a small band of Ladies who every week see that the Altar of Our Lord is always fresh and clean. We make sure that the Brass is gleaming, Holy Water Fonts are sparkling and have fresh Holy Water, Altar Linen is clean and pressed, and in Ordinary Time make sure that there are a few flowers around. We are seeking some more assistance. "Would you like to help?" It takes approx. 1-1/2 hours about every 8 weeks or so, on a roster system. If you would like to help or know more about this service, please ring Bernice on 9749-2812.
ROSARY IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
Parishioners are invited to come to the church every night during the month of October to pray the Rosary. Monday to Friday the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30pm. Saturdays and Sundays, the Rosary will be prayed before evening Mass.
LIVING ROSARY
To celebrate the feast of Our Lady of The Rosary, the Sisters & Brothers of Two Hearts are conducting the Living Rosary in our parish. This will be held at 9:30am on Sunday, 9th October. All are invited to attend this celebration.
MULTICULTURAL MASS
The final planning meeting of the Multicultural Mass celebration will be held in the meeting room off the church hall at 10:00am on Saturday, 8 October 2016. All are welcome to attend.
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE OPEN DAY
Wednesday 2 November, 4pm6pm and 6pm8pm
Catholic Theological College, 278 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
The Catholic Theolocial College Open Day will include a tour of the College and a comprehensive detailing of courses on offer, for undergraduates, postgraduates and auditors (no assessment).
Details and bookings: Jenny on 9412 3314 or jenny.delahunt@ctc.edu.au
RECENTLY DECEASED: We pray for Jerry Borja, Joseph & Teresa and all who died recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: We pray for Daniel Macedo, Annie & Livino Coutinho, Thomas Smith, William Milroy, Regorio de Torres Jr., Leonicia Salalila, Daniella, Poshan Misquitta, Francis, Rose & Xavier Attard, Charles & Jane Vella, Sam & Angela Mizzi, Eustaquia & Nemesio Divinagracia, Restituta Africano and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Lydia Van Susteren, Peter McGlade, Molly Wilson, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Aiden Catherall, Vera Fernandez, Vic Pagunsan, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Glenna Pereira, Pedro & Dante Lopez, Crispin & Nick Garcia, Bernie Poppen, Dominic DLima, Yvonne Clayton, Nicole Monte Silva, Diane Cameron, Frances Taylor, Dorothy Martin, Vinn Beasely, Milton Roberts, Bob Meehan, Lynne Worsley, Rose Shepherd, Rosalita Rances, Maria Milagros Baltero, Lyn Aquino and all who are ill in our Parish.
POPES INTENTIONS FOR OCTOBER
Universal: That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics.
Evangelization: That World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it.
TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
https://twitter.com/Pontifex Let us walk together taking care of each other and of Creation, our common home.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ST. PETERS SCHOOL
| 3rd Oct | No School for children Curriculum Day |
| 4th Oct | Term 4 commences 8:45am |
CHILD SAFE STANDARDS
We are in the process of implementing the upcoming Child Safe Standards required by the Victorian Government to be in place by 1 January 2017. In the coming months we will be working with our parish groups and leadership teams to build on the child safety measures we already have in place in our community, to understand that the emphasis of these new legislative requirements is to effect further cultural change, helping with change in attitudes towards, and increase the awareness of, societys obligations to the safety of our children. Parents are responsible for the safety of their children when they bring them to church. In this context we wish to remind parents of young children to ensure that they are accompanied by one of the parents or adult siblings when they use the toilets in the Church Hall. If you have any concerns please report them to Fr. Pius or Dcn. Charles. Thank you for your support in keeping our children safe.
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY will be celebrated in the archdiocese next Sunday October 9. On this day, we pray especially for all whose lives are threatened by abortion or assisted suicide. A blessing will be given to all pregnant mothers on this weekend.
DECK CHAIRS for sale at $3 each. Contact Margaret on 0456 914 652 if youre interested.
FILIPINO MASS
Please note that there will be No Filipino Mass in October. Filipino masses will resume on 27th November 2016.
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION – 15 AUGUST 2016 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
Morning Mass at 8:30am
School Mass at 10:00am
Evening Mass at 7:00pm.
MONSTER GARAGE SALE, SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST
We are looking for saleable goods in excellent condition. If you would like to drop off items, the sheds will be open this Sunday 14th August and next Sunday 21st August between 10:00am and 11:30pm, or to arrange a pick up, ring Kevin on 9748 9494.
ROSTERS FOR COMMUNION TO THE SICK, SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER 2016
Rosters are available for collection from the hall this weekend. Please collect your copy. Thank you.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Thank you to all who responded to our request for volunteers to assist at the 8:30am, 10:30am and 5:00pm Sunday Masses. If anyone else would like to volunteer, please contact the parish office on 9749 4300.
ROSTERS
Money Counters 21 Aug 16
| Greg & Maureen Moynahan / Peter Francis |
Readers – 20/21 Aug 16
| 6:00pm | Agnes D’Lima |
| 8:30am | Bev Jones |
| 10:30am | Venus Iuta |
| 5:00pm | Elenoa Eliepa |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 20/21 Aug 16
| 6:00pm | S D’Silva / J Tramontana / P&S Abuquerque |
| 8:30am | L. Jones / Karen F. / C. Coelho / G. Sharman |
| 10:30am | L. Ortega / S. Delos Reyos / A&A Cortez |
| 5:00pm | R&A D’Souza / J & D. Etiennette |
Music Ministry 20/21 Aug 16
| 6:00pm | Mater Dolorosa |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | FilOz |
| 5:00pm | AHFI |
Feast of the Assumption 15 Aug 16 7:00pm Mass
| Reader | Buxton Thomas |
| Eucharistic Ministers | Josephine Thomas / Kath English / Karen Fernandes / Maria Maple |
SAUSAGE SIZZLE, 13/14 AUGUST
If the smell doesn’t remind you about the sausage sizzle, then here’s a reminder that the Fundraising Committee are holding a Sausage Sizzle after all Masses this weekend. Please stop by to say hi to Margaret and her team and enjoy a sausage in bread.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The next Meeting of the Hoppers Crossing Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be on next Tuesday, the 16th, at 7:30pm in the Parish Community Centre. Thank you.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PARISH
| 15th Aug | Feast of the Assumption. Masses at 8:30am, 10:00am (School Mass) and 7:00pm |
| 31st Aug to 8th Sep | Nativity of Our Lady Novena every evening at 7:00pm. Timetable to follow. |
| Every Sunday | Youth & Young Adults Group 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come and join the Brothers & Sisters of Two Hearts as they help you grow in your faith journey with prayer, fun, games, music and pizza. |
OUR PARISH YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS GROUP – for children who are 10 years and older and adults who are 30 years and younger.
The Brothers and Sisters of Two Hearts are helping in the formation of this group in our parish. The Brothers and Sisters will help you grow in your faith journey with a lot of fun, music and games as you gather each Sunday night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in our parish hall. We invite all of you – children, teenagers, adults – to come along and enjoy your evening with the Brothers and Sisters of Two Hearts with prayer, fun, games and pizza.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ST. PETER’S SCHOOL
| 15th Sep | PTS – School finishes at 12 noon |
| 16th Sep | Last day of Term 3. School finishes at 1:00pm |
| 4th Oct | No School for children – Curriculum Day |
| 5th Oct | Term 4 commences – 8:45am |
CONFERENCE: THE CHALLENGES OF DEMENTIA
Wednesday 14 September, 9.30am–4.30pm Catholic Leadership Centre, Corner Victoria Parade and Hoddle Street, East Melbourne. This is the Caroline Chisholm Centre for Health Ethics Conference of 2016. Over the next three decades, the number of people living with dementia in Australia will almost triple. This conference recognises the many challenges of dementia for people with dementia in hospitals, community care, and residential aged care. Our keynote speaker is Ita Buttrose. This conference will be of interest to nurses, doctors, health care managers, pastoral and spiritual care workers, chaplains, allied health professionals and support staff, as well as to persons living with dementia and their carers. Cost: $165 includes morning tea and lunch. Details and registration: http://chisholmhealthethics.org.au/conference-2016-challenges-dementia
RECENTLY DECEASED: We pray for Eleuteria Negrillo, Vijay Rodrigues, Laurence Gill and all who died recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: We pray for Sue Johnstone, Gwenda McDonald, Trevor Hegarty, Ines Combate, Yolanda D’Lima, Louise Van Susteren, Lolita Lopez, Noel Lawrence & Tessie Lawrence, Nikolina Debono and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Peter McGlade, Molly Wilson, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Aiden Catherall, Vera Fernandez, Vic Pagunsan, Edith Street, Georgette Maalouf, Carmen Mifsud, Alex Coelho, Glenna Pereira, Shirley Marx, Pedro & Dante Lopez, Crispin & Nick Garcia, Bernie Poppen, Maria Failla, Virginia Kallio, Yvonne Clayton, Renato Bernardo, Milton Roberts, Tanuj Patel, David Daborn, John Stewart, Winifred Hulme, Vin Beasley, Bob Meehan, Rosalita Rances, Wagner Javelona, Dominic D’Lima and all who are ill in our Parish.
POPE’S INTENTIONS FOR AUGUST
Universal: That sport may be an opportunity for friendly encounters between peoples and may contribute to peace in the world.
Evangelization: That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty and love of neighbour.
TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
God is inviting you to dream: He wants to show you that you can make the world a different place.
JOSEPH’S CORNER COUNSELLING SERVICE SHOP
There will be a stall in the hall at all Masses on the weekend of 20/21 August featuring Bric-a Brac, knitting and crochet goods from Joseph’s Corner Counselling Service shop "MERRIJIG" in Yarraville. The shop raises funds to help keep the Counselling Service going. The Free Service is for Partners and Family members of people affected by addiction. If you can find something to purchase at the stall, you will be helping to keep this service continuing.
CATHOLIC CARE
There will be a special collection after all masses this weekend for CatholicCare who assist families who are struggling or in distress. We thank you for your support.
APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA – STELLA MARIS SEAFARERS’ CENTR INC.
Calling past members and volunteers of Stella Maris Seafarers’ Centre Melbourne to a reunion to be held on Sunday 21st August at 2:00pm. Reminisce with friends and get an update on current Centre operations. RSVP required, please call 9629 7494.
DOMINICAN DAY OF REFLECTION: TRUTH, BEAUTY AND GOODNESS
Saturday 20 August, 9am–4.30pm. Nazareth House, 16 Cornell Street, Camberwell. Coinciding with the 800 year Jubilee of the foundation of the Order of Friars Preachers, the Dominicans will hold a reflection day with special guests, the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia (Nashville). All welcome.
Cost: $40 includes morning tea and lunch.
Booking and registration: www.trybooking.com/LYIQ or at the parish office at St Dominic’s, East Camberwell. Registrations close 17 August
Details: Fiona Bradley 0402 474 074 or dominicaneventsaustralia@gmail.com