DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR OCTOBER
WORLD MISSION DAY
We pray to the Lord that World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it.
We pray for all who suffer injury or death as a result of war, violence and disasters all over the world, that they may know God's healing and care in those to whom they turn for assistance.
Hear our cries as we agonise over the harm done to our brothers and sisters. Breathe wisdom into our prayers, soothe restless hearts with hope, steady shaken spirits with faith: Show us the way to justice and wholeness, enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy.
Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and transform our brokenness. Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace, so that we may act with justice and find peace in you.
Entrance Antiphon
To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye; in the shadow of your wings protect me.
1st Reading (Is 45:1,4-6)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whom he has taken by his right hand to subdue nations before him and strip the loins of kings, to force gateways before him that their gates be closed no more: ‘It is for the sake of my servant Jacob, of Israel my chosen one, that I have called you by your name, conferring a title though you do not know me. I am the Lord, unrivalled; there is no other God besides me. Though you do not know me, I arm you that men may know from the rising to the setting of the sun that, apart from me, all is nothing.’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Give the Lord glory and honour.
2nd Reading (1 Thes 1:1-5)
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians.
From Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, to the Church in Thessalonika which is in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ; wishing you grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We always mention you in our prayers and thank God for you all, and constantly remember before God our Father how you have shown your faith in action, worked for love and persevered through hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ. We know, brothers, that God loves you and that you have been chosen, because when we brought the Good News to you, it came to you not only as words, but as power and as the Holy Spirit and as utter conviction.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Shine on the world like bright stars; you are offering it the word of life. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mt 22:15-21)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.
The Pharisees went away to work out between them how to trap Jesus in what he said. And they sent their disciples to him, together with the Herodians, to say, ‘Master, we know that you are an honest man and teach the way of God in an honest way, and that you are not afraid of anyone, because a man’s rank means nothing to you. Tell us your opinion, then. Is it permissible to pay taxes to Caesar or not?’ But Jesus was aware of their malice and replied, ‘You hypocrites! Why do you set this trap for me? Let me see the money you pay the tax with.’ They handed him a denarius, and he said, ‘Whose head is this? Whose name?’ ‘Caesar’s’ they replied. He then said to them, ‘Very well, give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar – and to God what belongs to God.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
Behold the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine.
Next Week’s Readings
Ex 22:20-26; 1 Thess 1:5-10; Mt 22:34-40
Feasts of the Week
Sat, 28 Oct -Sts. Simon & Jude
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 1st and 3rd Sundays. After 5:00pm Mass in Theatrette – Youth Group for youth 12 to 17 years on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 6:00pm in Theatrette – Young Adults (SPYA) meet 1st and 3rd 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 1st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 4th November 2023. |
| BAPTISM 12 noon – Baptisms held 1st & 3rd Sundays. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Next Baptism Preparation Meeting Mon 6th November 2023 at 7:00pm in Church. |
AN URGENT PRAYER FOR PEACE
God of compassion, We turn to you with heavy hearts
As we consider the needs of your family.
Israelis and Palestinians, we are all your people,
Each of us loved by You
And called to live in peace and justice.
We lament the dreadful loss of life,
Destruction of property and loss of human dignity.
We are pained by so much suffering.
We beg you to bring healing to this ancient place.
Help your people find a way forward.
Enable everyone to look each other in the eye,
And embrace each other as sisters and brothers,
As they find your image in every face.
We ask that courage and grace
Will help create a wiser and more gentle future,
Where everyone has a home.
God of wisdom, come to our aid.
Amen.
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 complete the Family Visitation form available in the church foyer and return to the priests / sacristan or contact the parish office to make an appointment.
THE PIETY STORE has a stock of WORD OF GOD 2024 for $20 and much more. Come and browse.
PRAISE & WORSHIP WITH MESSAGE BY BRO. LALITH PERERA
Thursday 26th October, 7:30pm to 9:30pm in our church. Praise & Worship / Talk / Adoration / Prayer Ministry (Praying Over).
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING & MORNING TEA, TUESDAY, 31ST OCTOBER 9:15AM
Volunteers who have not completed Safeguarding Training online or in person are welcome to attend this training session in the Community Centre. Please RSVP by Tuesday 24th October to Catherine Graham in person or by email atCatherine.Graham@cam.org.au.
MULTICULTURAL MASS
Parishioners are reminded that our Multicultural Mass will be held on Sunday, 29th October at 10:30am. The host nation this year is Sri Lanka. 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, 28th October at 9:45am. We request that you kindly bring a plate of traditional food to share at the fellowship thereafter. It is also an opportunity to dress in your national dress. Thank you.
ALL SAINTS DAY
Wednesday 1st November. Masses 8:30am, 10:00am (School Mass) and 7:00pm
ALL SOULS DAY
Thursday 2nd November. Masses at 8:30am and 7:00pm.As November is a special time to pray for the dead, a Plenary Indulgence may be granted for the dead, by visiting a Church on 2nd November and praying the Lord's Prayer and the Creed. Three conditions are required for gaining the Indulgence: Confession, Holy Communion and prayer for the Pope's intentions.
MEMORIAL BOOK - MONTH OF NOVEMBER
The Memorial Book will be kept near the Sanctuary. All are welcome to write down the names of their departed loved ones. The book will be taken to the Altar during the Offertory to remember and pray for the faithful departed at all the Masses during November.
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
Online Information Session for 2024. Monday 30 October at 7:30pm. Register via our website: ctc.edu.au/information-session. Further information from Dr. Maureen Saclot
ctc.edu.au/contact/contact-the-registrar/
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR SPYA FUNDRAISING BAKE SALE
Thank you to all the parishioners for your generous support to the Young Adults in their Fundraising Bake Sale held last weekend. They raised $623.00 for the Seniors Christmas Lunch. Thank you to the St Peter’s Young Adults for their great efforts in organising the event.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY MASS
There will be a School Community Mass on Wednesday 25th October 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.
SPORTS FIRST AIDERS
One of our long-time parishioners is a Sports Trainer with West Footscray Football Club. He is currently holding courses to prepare students for Certificate courses in February/March 2024. The Club is looking for 2 to 3 students aged approx. 18 years of age (M or F) and if possible, who hold a current first aid certificate, to become Sports First Aiders. This would be an advantage to anyone entering the Medical / Sports/Nursing fields. Once passed certificate course, the students would be required to attend training at West Footscray on Thursday Night and on Saturday. Also required to attend practice games preseason. Payment would be a minimum of $100 dollars per week for each successful candidate. Please contact Bill Hardy on 0419 004 458 if you are interested.
CARITAS – GAZA CRISIS APPEAL
Help provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the conflict. Donate now at www.caritas.org.au/gaza or call 1800 024 413.
WORLD MISSION DAY APPEAL, SUNDAY 22ND OCTOBER
There will be a third collection at all the Masses this weekend. This year’s appeal will support the Salesian Sisters in Timor-Leste, putting faith into action amongst our very close neighbours who are in great need. If you would like to do an online transfer, details are BSB 062 784, Account No. 100008854, Account Name: Catholic Mission Donation Account or over the counter BSB 062 000, Account No. 13634076, Account name as above. Parish Reference: Melb/392475.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Ida Rodericks, Veronica Jewell, Clare Frangipani, Moleli Tato, Gloria Cardente, Felix Cardente, Albino Ferlazzo, Mariano Da Silva Borges, Sebastiao Ornai, Kevin McLoughlin, Glenn Tungol, Moya Wood, Joseph Thoomkauzhy, Vavachan Kunnemuriyil, Baby Jamini, Josephine Vella, Romeo Callejo Sr., Povave Autagavaia, Jean Cameron, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Glen Maple, Sylvester Surrao, Joseph Spiteri, Sam Bonnici, Stanislaw Ewiak, Szymon Bejda and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Ollie Orlinski, Mavis D’Cruz, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Teresita Grisancich, Lindsay Coates, Patricia Samuel, Jenna Murnane, Noleen Clayburn, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla, Tony Faranda, Kelly de la Rosa, Carmela Saragozza and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 29 Oct 23
| John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira |
Roster for Readers – 28/29 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | Jerilee Cardoz |
| 8:30am | Kitty Stuttard |
| 10:30am | MULTICULTURAL MASS |
| 5:00pm | Valerian D’Souza |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 28/29 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | H Durski / B Fernandes / J Tramontana / Savita D |
| 8:30am | D&J Roga / R. Hibbert / M. Nelthropp |
| 10:30am | MULTICULTURAL MASS |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / A. Koek / Sunita D / Volunteer |
Music Ministry – 28/29 Oct 23
| 6:00pm | St. Cecilia |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | MULTICULTURAL MASS |
| 5:00pm | Renato De La Pena |