DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR APRIL
Prayer for Palm Sunday
On this day of great rejoicing, Lord Jesus Christ, when we welcome You as our King and Saviour, we also walk in the shadow of Your cross. Hosanna! we cry. Blessed are You who come in God's name to save us. Hosanna! Strengthen our faith on this Palm Sunday so that when the time comes to carry the cross we might still call out to You with heartfelt praise. Give us the grace and the courage to follow You this Holy Week from death to resurrection, from darkness to the fullness of light. We need You, Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Hosanna!
Entrance Antiphon
Hosanna in the highest! Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy!
1st Reading (Is 50:4-7)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue. So that I may know how to reply to the wearied he provides me with speech. Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen like a disciple. The Lord has opened my ear. For my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn away. I offered my back to those who struck me, my cheeks to those who tore at my beard; I did not cover my face against insult and spittle. The Lord comes to my help, so that I am untouched by the insults. So, too, I set my face like flint; I know I shall not be shamed.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
2nd Reading (Phil 2:6-11)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Philippians.
His state was divine, yet Christ Jesus did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave and became as men are; and being as all men are, he was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names so that all beings in the heavens, on earth and in the underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
Christ became obedient for us even to death, dying on the cross.
Therefore God raised him on high and gave him a name above all other names.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
Gospel (Mt 26:14-27:66)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Due to the length of the gospel, we are unable to provide a printed version this week.
Communion Antiphon
Father, if this chalice cannot pass without my drinking it, your will be done.
Next Week’s Readings
Acts 10:34,37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9
Feasts of the Week
Thu, 6 Apr - Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Fri, 7 Apr - Good Friday
Sat, 8 Apr - Holy Saturday
PARISH NEWS
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ends this Sunday, 2nd April. Please remember to turn your clocks BACK 1 hour the night before.
LENTEN/EASTER TIMETABLE
| PALM SUNDAY, 1/2 APRIL Sat 1 April - NO MORNING 9:00AM MASS Sat 1 April - Normal 6:00pm Vigil Mass Sun 2 April - Normal Weekend Masses at 8:30am, 10:30am, 5:00pm |
| HOLY THURSDAY, 6 APRIL 7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper including Washing of the Feet and Vigil until 11:00pm (NO Morning Mass) |
| GOOD FRIDAY, 7 APRIL 10:00am – Stations of the Cross 3:00pm – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion followed by Divine Mercy Novena |
| HOLY SATURDAY, 8 APRIL 8:30am to 9:30am Confessions NO 9:00am Morning Mass 7:30pm – Easter Vigil Mass |
| EASTER SUNDAY, 9 APRIL 8:30am & 10:30am Masses N0 5:00PM MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY |
| DIVINE MERCY NOVENA TIMETABLE |
| Good Friday, 7 April – After 3:00pm Service Holy Saturday, 8 April – 7:10pm (before Easter Vigil Mass) Sunday 9 April – 8:10am (before 8:30am Mass) Monday 10 April to Friday 14 April – After 8:30am Mass Saturday 15 April – After 9:00am Mass |
| DIVINE MERCY FEAST, SUNDAY, 16 APRIL |
| 8:30am, 10:30am 5:00pm – Normal Sunday Masses 2:00pm – Exposition, Adoration, Confession 3:00pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Mass |
| CONFESSIONS |
| Every Saturday – After 9:00am Mass (except Sat 1st April) Every Wednesday – 6:30pm Holy Saturday – 8:30am to 9:30am |
READINGS FOR EASTER TRIDUUM
| HOLY THURSDAY 1st Reading Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Resp. Psalm Ps 115:12-13, 15-18 2nd Reading 1 Cor 11:23-26 Gospel Acclamation Jn13:34 Gospel Jn 13:1-15 | GOOD FRIDAY 1st Reading Is 52:13-53:12 Resp. Psalm Ps 30:2,6,12-13,15-17, 25 2nd Reading Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Gospel Acclamation Phil 2:8-9 Gospel Jn 18:1-19:42 |
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EASTER VIGIL
1st
Reading
Gen.1:1-2:2,
Resp. Psalm
Ps103,1-2,5-6,10, 12-14,24,35 2nd Reading Gen. 22:1-18, Resp. Psalm Ps 15:5,8-11 3rd Reading Ex 14:15-15:1 Resp. Psalm Ex 15:1-6,17-18 4th Reading Rom 6:3-11 Gospel Mt 28:1-10 | EASTER SUNDAY 1st Reading Acts 10:34,37-43 Resp. Psalm Ps 117:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 2nd Reading Col 3:1-4 Gospel Acclamation 1 Cor 5:6-8 Gospel Jn 20:1-9 |
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 – 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. |
| MONDAY 7:00pm to 8:15pm - Bible Study sessions. 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 7:00pm - RCIA Meeting in Theatrette. Contact Francis Thomas 0401787372 or Dario Carreno 0438525148. |
| 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 1st April 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 3rd April 2023 at 7:00pm in Church. |
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Ivy Zerafa, Melvana Faka’osi, and Keely Patten who are to be baptised this weekend. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the love of Parents, Godparents, family and friends, we pray that these children will lead lives full of happiness, faith and love.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
There will only be one collection on Good Friday with all proceeds going to supporting the church and the Christians living in the Holy Land. For more information on how the money supports the Holy Land, please see information on noticeboard in the hall. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
GOOD FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT
Join St. Peters Young Adults (SPYA) on Good Friday to watch OVERCOMER at 7:00pm in the Church Hall. This movie is for EVERYONE - bring your family along and join our Parish Community as we spend Good Friday together, celebrating the Greatest Act of Love God has done for us. Watch the trailer using the link https://youtu.be/Le05vmahdXQ
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – 16TH APRIL, COMMENCING AT 2:00PM
To celebrate this beautiful Feast, there will be Exposition, Adoration and Confession commencing at 2:00pm. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3:00pm (the hour of Mercy), followed by Mass. Principal Celebrant will be Aux. Bishop Martin Ashe. Please note that the 5:00pm Sunday Mass will be celebrated as usual.
SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP – 2023
The 2023 session of the School of Discipleship will commence from Sunday 23 April at 6:15 pm at St Peter’s Community Centre. This is a faith outreach program aimed to teach members more about our Catholic faith with three purposes – to learn it, live it and share it. The school has been successfully running for the last 7 consecutive years in Hoppers Crossing and members have testified to growing both spiritually and personally. All are welcome to join. Enquiries please call Anita Dsouza on 0411 772 320 or pick up a brochure from the Church Hall. There are limited seats. Please register at https://bit.ly/3EFg96N.
TOUCH OF HEAVEN (ALAN AMES)
A unique faith filled experience of the healing power of Our Lord to be held in our church on Monday 24 April. Starts with Rosary at 6:30pm, Mass at 7:00pm followed by Alan Ames talk and healing Ministry. For more information, please see poster in hall.
PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES
A box has been placed outside the Sacristy for the return of Project Compassion boxes, or you can return them to Kamal or Fr.Vincent. Thank you.
SUNDAY SCHOOL is now on School Holidays, and will resume on Sunday 30th April, 9.15am to 10.25am. We wish you all a very happy Easter – The Catechist Team.
SUGGESTIONS/FEEDBACK PPC
The Parish Pastoral Council welcome your suggestions or feedback if you have any parish concerns. Please contact them via email to: hopperscrossing@cam.org.au (subject line PPC) or via mail delivered to the Parish Office for the attention of Catherine Graham (PPC Chairperson).
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUGGESTION BOX
We welcome suggestions from children or prayer petitions placed in the Red Suggestion Box located on the right-hand side of the side chapel.
SUNDAY SCHOOL is now on School Holidays, and will resume on Sunday 30th April, 9.15am to 10.25am. We wish you all a very happy Easter – The Catechist Team.
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
Sign up for one of 18 short, online sessions.
Engaging Your Faith – May 2023
Theology, Vatican II, Scripture, Spirituality, Science & Faith.
Choose what interests you from $25 per session. For more information and to register at ctc.edu.au/engaging-your-faith/
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Chris Campione, P K George, Fr. John Tollan, Fr. Salvatore Dimattina, Manuel Sia, Cecilin Fernando, Melvin Ramshaw, Jean Skinner, Lourdes Labrador, Paustin Sebastiampillai, Paul Nguyen, Natividad Jiminez, Arul Raj, Elizabeth Egan, David McClure, Thresiamma Paluvelil, John Allen, Tony Arrigo, Elvina D’Souza, Lily Soares, Robert Balan, Roy Madeloso, Nucia Feraro and all who have died in the disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Godwin Arandez, Alex de Borja, Eddie Boy Bersabe, Elena de la Cruz, Antonio Grisancich, Aniceta Esmaquel, Suprio Biswas, Lourdes Sequeira, Pedro Lopez, Theresa Phuong, Ramon Alinea, Connie Cernaz and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Sean Donaldson, Wilfredo Villareal, Helen Kelly, Gordon Newman, Thais Long, Vincent Margaret, Franklin Quintanilla, Jean Cameron, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Lindsay Coates, Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Maureen Wilson, Sandra Farrelly, Joaquin Romero, Annette O’Brien, Cecilia Lazum Htu Bu, Alster Firth, Gayle Ryan, Robert Martinez, Nina Costa, Johnny Gregory, Draga Ve Kic, Dale D’Souza, Jean Barry, Nhuong Nguyen, Christie Raj, Emma Baker and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
| L. Vasquez / T. Grisancich / L. De La Cruz |
Roster for Readers – 8/9 Apr 23
| 7:30pm |
M.
Naufahu / L. Vasquez / J. Poppen D. Fernandes |
| 8:30am | B. Steinhauer / M. Nelthropp |
| 10:30am | J. Cardoz / K. Stuttard |
| 5:00pm | NO 5:00PM MASS |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 8/9 Apr 23
| 7:30pm |
Shiran/Maria
M./Gillian/Gina/ Kathy P/Grace Sh./ Pauline S/ Stanley |
| 8:30am |
Karen
F. / Rayleen / Paul F / Halina / Nimala / Nalin / 2 X Volunteers |
| 10:30am | C. Skinner / D. Dalton / E. Mills / I. SImangan / Vol |
| 5:00pm | NO 5:00PM MASS |
Music Ministry – 8/9 Apr 23
| 7:30pm | St. Peter’s Choir (Michelle/Renato) |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | FilOz |
| 5:00pm | NO 5:00PM MASS |