St Peter
Apostle
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At St. Peter Apostle In the Eucharist, we come together
in all our diversity, to worship and proclaim the Good News of the unconditional
love of God for all His people. Through Baptism,
we are called and gifted to live out our ministry of service where we strive
to see Jesus in all those we meet. |
Entrance Antiphon
My eyes are ever fixed on the Lord, for he releases
my feet from the snare.
O look at me and be
merciful, for I am wretched and alone.
1st
A reading from the book of Exodus.
Responsorial Psalm
The Lord is kind and merciful.
2nd
A reading from the first
letter of
Gospel
Acclamation
Glory to you, Word of God,
Lord Jesus Christ! Repent says the Lord;
the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Glory to you, Word of God,
Lord Jesus Christ!
Gospel (Lk 13:1-9)
A
reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
Some people arrived and
told Jesus about the Galileans whose
blood
Pilate had mingled with that of their sacrifices. At this he said
to
them, ‘Do you suppose these Galileans who suffered like that were
greater
sinners than any other Galileans? They were not, I tell you.
No; but unless you
repent you will all perish as they did. Or those
eighteen
on whom the tower at Siloam fell and killed them? Do you
suppose
that they were more guilty than all the other people living in
will
all perish as they did.’ He told this parable: ‘A man had a fig tree
planted
in his vineyard, and he came looking for fruit on it but found
none.
He said to the man who looked after the vineyard, “Look here,
for
three years now I have been coming to look for fruit on this fig
tree
and finding none. Cut it down: why should it be taking up the
ground?”
“Sir,” the man replied “leave it one more year and give me
time
to dig round it and manure it: it may bear fruit next year; if not,
then
you can cut it down.”’
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
The sparrow even finds a home, the swallow finds a
nest wherein to
place her young, near to the altars,
Lord of hosts, my King, my God!
How happy they who dwell in your house! For ever
they are praising you.
Next Week’s Reading
Josh 5:9-12; 2 Cor
COMMUNITY
CHURCH
IMPROVEMENTS
Our parish church has had some improvements
recently. These
include the painted blinds on the
western windows and the repair
and automation of the outside
blinds. Two automatic opening
windows at the top of the light
well have been reactivated and
a further two shall be
repaired. The Lady’s Chapel has been glazed
and is awaiting some further
art work. This will be supporting the
Biblical theme of nets and
fish.
Four tables have been purchased,
two for the sanctuary with
deep drawers for missals and lectionaries
and two for the back of the
church for the Offertory Gifts and for the
newsletters.
In the near future a new lectern will be
constructed. This will have a
sandstone base with a toughened
frosted glass top. It will be able to
accommodate our Book of the Gospels.
The Reconciliation Room will be replastered
with some further rendering.
The Altar Servers Room will also have a cupboard
for sacred vessels
and the like for easier altar
preparation.
One of the former confessionals will be renovated
and become a small
devotional prayer room with an icon
of the future St Mary of the Cross
(Bl.
Mary MacKillop).
Thank you for your generous financial support that
has made these
improvements possible.
THANKSGIVING
ENVELOPES
Thanksgiving envelopes are now ready and are
available in the hall in
alphabetical order. Please collect your envelopes after Mass this
weekend. Credit card and Direct
Debit letters are located in a separate
box beside the envelopes.
Please contact Josephine at the Parish
Office on 9749-4300 if you
are not able to find your envelope box.
Thank you.
LECTORS
– PLEASE NOTE !!
Lectors rostered at
of
Lent – please note that the readings will be from YEAR A.
SEEKING
YOUTH LEADERS
We are looking to re-start up our youth group at St Peter’s and need
young
adults/adults who are interested in being youth leaders. We will
be
holding a meeting for anyone who is interested in answering the
call
to youth ministry on
Theatrette. For more information,
please contact Marita on
0418 573 173 or mmulq@hotmail.com
WITNESS
Witness has returned for the year!!! Witness is
aimed at young adults
from
VCE to 35years and runs on the first three Sundays of the month
from
the
location of meetings change, so please check the youth noticeboard
for
up-to-date information. For more information, contact Ebony on
0433 446 507 or Marita on 0418 573 173.
ALTAR
SERVERS
We are looking for Altar
Servers to assist at parish masses. If any
parents
have children willing to assist in this ministry please contact the
Parish
Office on 9749 4300.
PIETY STORE – NEW CATALOGUE
We have a new catalogue,
with many new items and we welcome you
to
check it for any items you may require which we do not stock. Each
week
we will purchase items not previously stocked – so take the time to
view
our display – you will be pleasantly surprised at what is available.
ROSTERS
Rosters for Readers
& Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are
available
in the Hall. Please collect your copy
after masses this weekend.
Thank you.
TUESDAY
MORNING TEA GET TOGETHER
Stop by for a friendly chat and a cuppa in the Community Centre after
Mass each Tuesday from
23rd March as we
have the Bus Trip on that day.
GOVERNMENT SCHOOL MINISTRY
Classes have commenced
on 14 February, however enrolments will still
be
taken for the next few weeks.
ST. PETER APOSTLE SCHOOL –
PREP ENROLMENTS
St.
Peter Apostle School will be holding an Information Session for
parents who are interested in enrolling their children at St. Peter’s in the
year 2011. This information session will be held in the hall at
to
the meeting. Following the meeting, parents will have the opportunity
to
make an appointment for their Enrolment Interview.
SERVICE
PLEASE
CHECK YOUR ROSTERS – WE WERE UNABLE TO PUT
IN
NEXT WEEK’S ROSTER DUE TO LACK OF SPACE.
THANK YOU.
PROCLAMATION
Growing In Faith
LOGOS/BIBLE – the
Gospel of Luke is our focus at present,
every
Tuesday at
&
St Peter’s. Bring
your bible and join us as we journey through the
Gospel of our Sunday
masses this year. From Easter, for 6-8
weeks,
we
shall return to the Prophets’ writings in the bible, plus a brief look at
Acts
of the Apostles. Why
not join us regularly or from time to time –
it’s a great intention for
Lent, to grow in faith!
CALLED TO BE CATHOLIC – a
small group meets every 3-4 weeks,
Thursdays at
meaning of Lent and how we can experience it more
deeply.
If you are interested,
call Bernie Farrugia (9749 6470 - St Peter’s)
or
Judy Porter (St James’ – 0411425246 [office hours]). Come join
us
as we continue to explore our Catholic identity.
WORSHIP
STATIONS
OF THE CROSS & EVENING PRAYER
During the season of Lent, Stations of
the Cross are held every
Friday at
RITE
II RECONCILIATION
Rite II Reconciliation for both St.
Peter’s and St. James will be held
on Thursday, 25
March at
KATAWAN NI KRISTO (BODY OF CHRIST)
MULTICULTURAL CATHOLIC PRAYER COMMUNITY
We welcome you to our spirit-filled Saturday
Charismatic Prayer
Meeting which begins at
Nelthropp will be the Praise & Worship
Leader at our meeting on
the 13th March. Holy Rosary is recited
at
fellowship follows. Enq. Josephine Thomas 9734-9882 or Emily
Alinea 9748-7471. Visit http://knkprayercommunity.multiply.com/
for
more information. All welcome.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT TA PINU
The KNK Prayer Community
have organised the annual Stations of
the
Cross at Ta Pinu on Saturday, 20 March. Attendees will assemble
in
St. Peter’s carpark and will leave from there at
of
the Cross will be held at
followed
by Fellowship. We invite all
parishioners to attend this annual
event
in preparation for Easter. Enq. Josephine Thomas 9734-9882
or Emily Alinea
9748-7471.
PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION
The De La Salle Brothers are offering young men
(20-35yrs) an
incredible volunteer opportunity in
the remote indigenous community
of Balgo
Hills in
learning about the Brothers' life and
work whilst helping young
people in need. Applications
close 29 March. For details please
visit www.delsallebrothers.com.
Fridays
20 Mar KNK – Stations of the Cross
at the Shrine of Ta Pinu
25 Mar 11:00am Healing
Mass
7:30pm Reconciliation Rite II
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ENVELOPES: $2892.65 LOOSE MONEY: $1189.40 PRIESTS: $ 943.30 |
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RECENTLY DECEASED: We pray for Erik Menijivar and Nelly McBean who died recently. DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: We pray for Oscar Rego, Ann Gavin, Tom Linehan, Gina Cortes, Austin Gracias, Raymonda Legaspi, Teresa Spiteri, Phyllis D'Costa, Nicola Princi, Rev.Fr. Ave Maria D'sa, Tom and Mark Golding, Ian Roberts, Joselito Tiongson, Josephine Catania, the Hartshorn Family and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK:
We pray for Connie Origlia, Victor Pagunsan, John Mifsud, Brian Golding, Andrew Bisiogno, Julie
Buchannan, Rosy D'Souza and all who are ill in our Parish. |
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WELCOME Our warmest welcome to all who
celebrate with us, whether long time resident or newly arrived in the Parish.
We thank God for You! If you are not on our Parish
census, please fill out a new parishioner card available in the foyer and
hand it to one of the Priests or drop it into the Parish office during the
week. |
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Please note that for insurance reasons, the Hall and Community Centre
are not available for hire for private functions. |