DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR MAY
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
O, Holy Spirit, beloved of my soul, I adore you.
Enlighten me, guide me, strengthen me, console me.
Tell me what I should do ...... give me Your orders.
I promise to submit myself to all that You desire of me
And to accept all that You permit to happen to me.
Let me only know Your will.
Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.
1st Reading (Acts 2:1-11)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
When Pentecost day came round, the Apostles had all met in one room, when suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from heaven, the noise of which filled the entire house in which they were sitting; and something appeared to them that seemed like tongues of fire; these separated and came to rest on the head of each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak foreign languages as the Spirit gave them the gift of speech. Now there were devout men living in Jerusalem from every nation under heaven, and at this sound they all assembled, each one bewildered to hear these men speaking his own language. They were amazed and astonished. ‘Surely’ they said ‘all these men speaking are Galileans? How does it happen that each of us hears them in his own native language? Parthians, Medes and Elamites; people from Mesopotamia, Judaea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya round Cyrene; as well as visitors from Rome – Jews and proselytes alike – Cretans and Arabs; we hear them preaching in our own language about the marvels of God.’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
2nd Reading (Gal 5:16-25)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Galatians.
If you are guided by the Spirit you will be in no danger of yielding to self-indulgence, since self-indulgence is the opposite of the Spirit, the Spirit is totally against such a thing, and it is precisely because the two are so opposed that you do not always carry out your good intentions. If you are led by the Spirit, no law can touch you. When self-indulgence is at work the results are obvious: fornication, gross indecency and sexual irresponsibility; idolatry and sorcery; feuds and wrangling, jealousy, bad temper and quarrels; disagreements, factions, envy; drunkenness, orgies and similar things. I warn you now as I warned you before: those who behave like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. What the Spirit brings is very different: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustfulness, gentleness and self-control. There can be no law against things like that, of course. You cannot belong to Christ Jesus unless you crucify all self-indulgent passions and desires. Since the Spirit is our life, let us be directed by the Spirit.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Come,Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia!
Gospel (Jn 15:26-27,16:12-15)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Advocate comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who issues from the Father, he will be my witness. And you too will be witnesses, because you have been with me from the outset. ‘I still have many things to say to you but they would be too much for you now. But when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking as from himself but will say only what he has learnt; and he will tell you of the things to come. He will glorify me, since all he tells you will be taken from what is mine. Everything the Father has is mine; that is why I said: All he tells you will be taken from what is mine.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke of the marvels of God, alleluia.
Next Week’s Readings
Deut 4:32-34, 39-40; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20
Feasts of the Week
Mon, 20 May - The Blessed Virgin Mary,
Mother of the Church
Fri, 24 May - Our Lady Help of Christians
PARISH NEWS
WEEKLY PARISH DATES
| SUNDAY 10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 1st and 3rdSundays. After 5:00pm Mass in Theatrette – Youth Group for youth 12 to 17 years on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 6:00pm in Community Centre – Young Adults (SPYA) meeting. 6.15pm in 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 Karen 0415487598 |
| TUESDAY 7:00pm Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary 7:00pm RCIA Meeting in Theatrette/zoom. Contact Francis Thomas 0401787372 |
| 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. 1.30pm to 4:00pm - Healing Mass on 1st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 1st June 2024. |
| 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 Monday 3rd June 2024 at 7:00pm in Church. |
THANK YOU FROM FR. SIMEON
It has been my joy and honour to serve this welcoming and prayerful community during the last 11 months. As a congregation, and as individuals you have brought a multitude of blessings to me. The community of St. Peter’s is a great example of living a life of faith like a rock. All of you have made this community an encouraging and faith building place. I thank you all for your good wishes, generous heart and prayers, as I begin my new appointment at St Francis of Assisi Parish, Mill Park - Fr. Simeon.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Francesca Espina & Savannah Robledo who are to be baptised this Sunday. 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.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATES
Parishioners, please keep in your prayers the Year 4 students from our school, as they prepare to receive our Lord for the first time. The First Holy Communion dates are as follows: Saturday 18th May - 6:00pm, Sunday 19th May - 10:30am and Sunday 16th June - 10:30am. We congratulate the Year 4 Students from our school who will be receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion this weekend. We pray that the Eucharist will spiritually nourish them throughout their lives.
PENTECOST VIGIL - SATURDAY 18th MAY FROM 11:00PM TO SUNDAY 19th MAY 5:00AM MASS
To celebrate the feast of Pentecost Sunday, our Parish will hold our annual all-night vigil starting from 11:00pm on Saturday 18th May and ending with 5:00am Mass on Sunday 19th May. The vigil will include Exposition, Adoration, Praise and Worship, talks about the Holy Spirit, Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Thank you to St. Peter's Charismatic Prayer Group for hosting this Vigil.
PILGRIM STATUE OF MARY QUEEN OF PEACE from Ta Pinu Shrine, Bacchus Marsh will be placed for veneration in our Church from Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th May.
SACRED RELICS OF ST ANTHONY OF PADUA – SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024
Fr Bortolino Maistrello from the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, Italy will be bringing two, first class relics of St Anthony of Padua visiting various churches in Melbourne. Parishioners are invited to spend some time in veneration and a celebration of the Eucharist at our church in honour of St Anthony of Padua relics on Sunday 9th June. Veneration: 3.30pm followed by Mass at 5pm
WELCOME MINISTRY – CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
As part of Taking the Way of the Gospel Mission work, we are looking at formalising a Welcome Ministry in our parish. Volunteers are needed at weekend masses to support with welcoming the community. An information session will be held on Tuesday 28th May at 7:00pm in the Theatrette. All interested volunteers please submit your name and contact details to the parish office. More info from Sharon D’Silva on 0430099654 or the parish office.
CORPUS CHRISTI FEAST PROCESSION - SUN 2ND JUNE
Our Parish will celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday 2nd June starting at 10:15am sharp with Exposition, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament around the school oval and Benediction. Mass will follow as usual at 10:30am. We invite you all to attend this beautiful ceremony honouring our Lord present in the Eucharist.
MELBOURNE CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION
On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) you are invited to join for Mass at Sacred Heart Church (Rathdowne & Pelham Sts, Carlton) followed by a Eucharistic procession to St Patrick’s Cathedral for Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Sunday 2nd June 2024, 1.00pm: Mass at Sacred Heart Church Carlton, 2.30pm: Procession towards St Patrick’s Cathedral, 4.00pm: Arrive at St Patrick's Cathedral (Vespers and Benediction). All are welcome. For more information:
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ANNUAL PARISH DINNER, FRIDAY 26TH JULY – SAVE THE DATE!
We are excited to let you know that our Annual Parish Dinner will be held on Friday, 26th July, 2024. This will be a ticketed event and ticket sales will commence on Saturday 1st June. Details of the cost and sale of tickets will be advised shortly.
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR REQUEST
As part of the Parish Dinner on Friday 26th July, we plan to hold a ‘Silent Auction’ to enable us raise funds. We are looking for items for the silent auction and need your support in donating/sponsoring items such as:
- Travel or Unique experiences, vouchers for beauty treatments, massages etc.
- Kitchen Appliances, Bags, jewellery, paintings, musical instruments
- Handmade items like sweaters, rugs, throws, shawls etc
All items must be new and preferably in original packaging. A good opportunity to de-clutter and give away items that you have not used. Please drop off items to the parish office or contact Praful on 0431 068 125 to arrange pick up. Please handover same latest by Friday 19th July.
PARISH DINNER SPONSORSHIP
As part of the fundraising process, we are looking for sponsors from business or individuals. If you are able to assist in finding sponsors or sponsoring the event, please contact the parish office. Sponsorship can be either in cash, hampers or Gift Vouchers which can be offered as prizes
FIAT 2024 - WEEKEND OF PRAYER SATURDAY 1ST JUNE 1:30 - 2:30PM
For the second year running, the Archdiocese of Melbourne encourages all Parishes to unite for a weekend of prayer from Fri 31st May to Sun 2nd June. The weekend coincides with the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Feast of Corpus Christi. Fiat is an opportunity for us to celebrate and rejoice in prayer, in communion with the Lord and the local Church. Our Parish will hold a Holy Hour of Prayer on Saturday 1st June from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. This will include Eucharistic Adoration, meditation/recitation of the Rosary, reflection time and Benediction. St. Peter's Charismatic Prayer Group will host this prayer time. This is a great opportunity to renew our hearts and minds towards the Lord and reach out to others in prayer.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Anthony Pires, Julie Marinas, Maria Narcchione, Mairead (Margaret) Ferguson, Lauri Gower, Kenny D’Silva, Anthony D’Silva, Henry Pillai, Barry Craig, Bernadine Istacky,Rita Vincent, Shirly Becker- Schultz and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Lydia Van Susteren, Audrey Doherty, Ludgarda Caruana, Isidro Madlangbaya, Crispin Fernandes, Frank Catania, Ignatius Joseph, Carol Aranha, Agostino & Josephine Cutajar, Peppi Rosario, Sabrina Ferlazzo, Carmena & Nicole Zahra, Alexander Wells and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Stephen Beaton, John O’Regan, Mavis D’Cruz, Edna Sanchez, Elizabeth de Guzman, Ernesto Sigismondi, Segundo Becerra, Sasha Noronha, Michelle Clayburn, Errol Davis, Lillian Pinnela, Corazon Madrazo, Yvonne Francis, Lucia Drijarraw, Thais Long, Tony Dass, Teresita Grisancich, Ferdinand Enrique, Rolando Baldelomar, Avis Fernandez, Delice Prior, Nathan Salesa, Suzie Allet, Draga Vekic, John & Christina Parol, Robin Lowe, Pia family, and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 26 May 24
| K. Stuttard / E. Lewis / B. D’Souza / R. Hibbert |
Roster for Readers – 25/26 May 24
| 6:00pm | Jeffrey Poppen |
| 8:30am | KSC Reader |
| 10:30am | Sunil Vaz |
| 5:00pm | Iris Simangan |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 25/26 May 24
| 6:00pm | G. Surrao / G. Linning / S. Albuquerque / Volunteer |
| 8:30am | KSC Minister / P. Fitzgerald / C. D’Souza / Vol |
| 10:30am | G. Schembri / E. Mills / M&C Peters |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / S. Simangan / A. Koek / M. Marip |
Music Ministry – 25/26 May 24
| 6:00pm | St. Cecilia |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Domini Chorum |
| 5:00pm | KNK |