DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR MARCH
PRAYER FOR EASTER
On this Easter Day, we celebrate the empty tomb and Jesus’s resurrection but think also of our brothers and sisters in need. We lift them up as we pray in Jesus’s name.
As we celebrate Jesus’s victory over death, we pray, O Heavenly Father, that You be near to us and continue to guide us until we join in the unending celebration in heaven. In Your name we pray. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
I have risen, and I am with you still, alleluia. You have laid your hand upon me, alleluia. Too wonderful for me, this knowledge, alleluia, alleluia!
1st Reading (Acts 10:34, 37-43)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
Peter addressed Cornelius and his household: ‘You must have heard about the recent happenings in Judaea; about Jesus of Nazareth and how he began in Galilee, after John had been preaching baptism. God had anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and because God was with him, Jesus went about doing good and curing all who had fallen into the power of the devil. Now I, and those with me, can witness to everything he did throughout the countryside of Judaea and in Jerusalem itself: and also to the fact that they killed him by hanging him on a tree, yet three days afterwards God raised him to life and allowed him to be seen, not by the whole people but only by certain witnesses God had chosen beforehand. Now we are those witnesses – we have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection from the dead – and he has ordered us to proclaim this to his people and to tell them that God has appointed him to judge everyone, alive or dead. It is to him that all the prophets bear this witness: that all who believe in Jesus will have their sins forgiven through his name.’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
2nd Reading (Col 3:1-4)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Colossians.
Since you have been brought back to true life with Christ, you must look for the things that are in heaven, where Christ is, sitting at God’s right hand. Let your thoughts be on heavenly things, not on the things that are on the earth, because you have died, and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God. But when Christ is revealed – and he is your life – you too will be revealed in all your glory with him.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Christ has become our paschal sacrifice; let us feast with joy in the Lord. Alleluia!
Gospel (Jn 20:1-9)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. John.
It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb and came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved. "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb" she said “and we don't know where they have put him.” So Peter set out with the other disciple to go to the tomb. They ran together, but the other disciple, running faster than Peter, reached the tomb first; he bent down and saw the linen cloths lying on the ground, but did not go in. Simon Peter who was following now came up, went right into the tomb, saw the linen cloths on the ground, and also the cloth that had been over his head; this was not with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in; he saw and he believed. Till this moment they had failed to understand the teaching of scripture, that he must rise from the dead.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed, alleluia; therefore let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of purity and truth, alleluia, alleluia.
Next Week’s Readings
Acts4:32-35; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20”19-31
PARISH NEWS
EASTER BLESSING
May God Bless you this Easter Season
With a steadfast hope
And deep joy in the Risen Lord.
WEEKLY PARISH DATES
| SUNDAY 10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 1st and 3rd Sundays - Resumes February 2024. After 5:00pm Mass in Hall – Youth Group for youth 12 to 17 years on 2nd and 4th Sundays. Resumes 11th February 2024. 6:00pm in Theatrette – Young Adults (SPYA) meeting. |
| MONDAY NO Bible Study Monday, 11th March. |
| TUESDAY 7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm. 7:00pm - RCIA Meeting in Theatrette/zoom. 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 - Resumes February 2024. 1.30pm to 4:00pm - Healing Mass on 1st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 6th April 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 Mon 8th April 2024 at 7:00pm in Church. |
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY
We welcome to our parish community our Catechumens Jasmine Dawson and Khun Banya who receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, 30th March 2024.
EASTER OFFERING
Thank you for your Easter offerings. Envelopes are available in the pews and in the church hall for your convenience.
THANK YOU to all those who have helped during Holy Week. Very Special Thanks and Gratitude to the Ladies Auxiliary for all their work during the entire Lenten season and throughout the year.
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, Jeff, Fr. Vincent or Fr Simeon. Thank you.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – 7TH APRIL, COMMENCING AT 2:00PM
To celebrate this beautiful Feast, there will be Exposition, Adoration and Confession and reciting the Chaplet commencing at 2:00pm followed by Mass at 3:00pm. Principal Celebrant will be Fr. Cameron Forbes, Rector of Corpus Christi College. Please note that the 5:00pm Sunday Mass will be celebrated as usual.
DIVINE MERCY INDULGENCE
Divine Mercy Sunday is an opportunity to receive plenary indulgence. The requirements are as follows:
Make the Sacrament of Confession, receive Holy Communion and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father Pope Francis.
SENIORS SHARED LUNCH – WEDNESDAY 3RD APRIL
Wednesday 3rd April, from 11:30am to 1:30pm in the Community Centre. Please bring a plate of food to share. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate provided. Contact Margaret Craigie on 0456914652 for further details.
BLESSING OF ALL PREGNANT MOTHERS AND THEIR UNBORN BABIES -WEEKEND OF 6/7 APRIL
To mark the Feast of the Annunciation, this year celebrated on Monday the 8th April due to Holy Week, there will be a special blessing for pregnant mothers and their unborn babies at all the weekend Masses of 6/7 April.
FIRST FRIDAY evening Mass at 7:00pm on 5th April, followed by Sacred Heart Devotions.
ALPHA FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18 TO 35!
Join us for our Alpha program starting Sunday 14th April 2024 at 6:00pm in the Community Centre. All young adults are welcome! Register at https://forms.gle/FqmMbUMJ2kGPLUgS6 or via QR code. Come and meet us after weekend masses on 6/7 April and join us for a Sausage Sizzle.
SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP – 2024
The 2024 session of the Joint Parishes of St Peter’s & St James initiative - School of Discipleship will commence from Sunday 21 April at 6:15 pm at St Peter’s church hall, Hoppers Crossing. 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 years in Hoppers Crossing and members have testified to growing both spiritually and personally. All are welcome to join. Enquiries to Anita D’Souza on 0411772320 or Bismi Palatty on 0401360144. Please register at https://bit.ly/3EFg96N.
HOLY WEEK/EASTER TIMETABLE
| HOLY SATURDAY, 30 MARCH (NO Morning Mass) 8:30am to 9:30am Confessions 7:30pm – Easter Vigil Mass |
| EASTER SUNDAY, 31 MARCH 8:30am & 10:30am Masses 1:15PM – Spanish Mass |
| N0 5:00PM MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY |
| DIVINE MERCY NOVENA TIMETABLE |
| Good Friday, 29 March – After 3:00pm Service Holy Saturday, 30 March – 7:00pm (before Easter Vigil Mass) Sunday 31 March – 8:00am (before 8:30am Mass) Monday 1 April, Tuesday 2 April – 9:00am Wednesday 3 April – 6:45pm Thursday 4 April, Friday 5 April – 9:00am Saturday 6 April – 9:30am |
| DIVINE MERCY FEAST, SUNDAY, 7 APRIL |
| 8:30am, 10:30am, 5:00pm – Normal Sunday Masses 2:00pm – Exposition, Adoration, Confession/Chaplet 3:00pm – Mass, Celebrant: Fr Cameron Forbes, Rector, Corpus Christi College |
| CONFESSIONS |
| Every Saturday – After 9:00am Mass Every Wednesday – 6:30pm Holy Saturday 30 March – 8:30am to 9:30am |
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Ana Van, Emy Pereira, Cesar Alinea, Editha Cristobal, Ann Bui Chan, Antonia Evangelista Rullan, Eugenia Hari, Tom Vulic, Camilles Pathinather, Lauraine Roze, Denis Dupont, Sr Maryann McDonald, Crispina Malveda, Ramon Murillo, Lewis Pointu, Debbie Wilks, Roldan Asis, Fr Anthony Kelly CSsR, Hazel D’Rozario, Lucy D’Souza, Gracias D’Souza, Pablo Santiago, Dorothy Martin, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Ramon Alinea, Sylvia Aldersea, Brian Connor, Joseph Siccita, Godwin Arandez, 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, Alberta Parrocho, Ferdinand Enrique, Rolando Baldelomar and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 7 Apr 24
| Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney / George Socrates |
Roster for Readers – 6/7 Apr 24
| 6:00pm | Adele Vesty |
| 8:30am | Kitty Stuttard |
| 10:30am | Rosemary Hibbert |
| 5:00pm | Connie Skinner |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 6/7 Apr 24
| 6:00pm | G. Aldcroft / H. Durski / J. Tramontana / Volunteer |
| 8:30am | C. D’Souza / G. Sharman / K. Fernandes / I. D’Lima |
| 10:30am | G. Schembri / B. Fernandes / S. Vaz / A. Koek |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / M. Marip / 2 X Volunteers |
Music Ministry – 6/7 Apr 24
| 6:00pm | Eagles Wings |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Tongan Choir |
| 5:00pm | FilOz |