DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JUNE
ANIMA CHRISTI
Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me
Water from the side of Christ, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O good Jesus, hear me
Within Thy wounds hide me
From the malicious enemy defend me
In the hour of my death call me
And bid me come unto Thee
That I may praise Thee with Thy saints and with Thy angels
Forever and ever Amen
Entrance Antiphon
He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock.
1st Reading (Deut 8:2-3, 14-16)
A reading from the book of Deuteronomy.
Moses said to the people: ‘Remember how the Lord your God led you for forty years in the wilderness, to humble you, to test you and know your inmost heart – whether you would keep his commandments or not. He humbled you, he made you feel hunger, he fed you with manna which neither you nor your fathers had known, to make you understand that man does not live on bread alone but that man lives on everything that comes from the mouth of the Lord. ‘Do not then forget the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery: who guided you through this vast and dreadful wilderness, a land of fiery serpents, scorpions, thirst; who in this waterless place brought you water from the hardest rock; who in this wilderness fed you with manna that your fathers had not known.’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Praise the Lord Jerusalem.
2nd Reading (1 Cor 10:16-17)
A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
The blessing-cup that we bless is a communion with the blood of Christ, and the bread that we break is a communion with the body of Christ. The fact that there is only one loaf means that, though there are many of us, we form a single body because we all have a share in this one loaf.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live for ever. Alleluia!
Gospel (Jn 6:51-58)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Jesus said to the Jews: ‘I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world.’ Then the Jews started arguing with one another: ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’ they said. Jesus replied: ‘I tell you most solemnly, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in you. Anyone who does eat my flesh and drink my blood has eternal life, and I shall raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I live in him. As I, who am sent by the living Father, myself draw life from the Father, so whoever eats me will draw life from me. This is the bread come down from heaven; not like the bread our ancestors ate: they are dead, but anyone who eats this bread will live for ever.’
The Word of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.
Next Week’s Readings
Ex 19:2-6; Rom 5:6-11; Mt 9:36 – 10:8
Feasts of the Week
Tue, 13 June - St. Anthony of Padua
Fri, 16 June - The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sat, 17 June - The Immaculate Heart of Mary
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 No sessions on 12th & 19th June. |
| 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 1st July 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 July 2023 at 7:00pm in Church. |
WELCOME FR. SIMEON ANTHONY AS ASSISTANT PRIEST
We warmly welcome you Fr Simeon Anthony, into our St Peter’s Community. We look forward to our faith journey with you and wish you abundant blessings from God as you undertake this new mission.
LITURGY OF THE WORD / COMMUNION SERVICES NEXT WEEK
Dear Parishioners please note that Liturgy of the Word/Communion Services will replace Masses from Tuesday 13th June until Friday 16th June as Fr. Vincent and Fr. Simeon will be away at a Clergy Conference.
FR. VINCENT ON ANNUAL LEAVE
Parishioners, please note that Fr. Vincent will be away on annual leave from Sunday evening 25th June until 2nd August 2023. We wish Fr. Vincent a well-deserved, safe and enjoyable holiday with his family, congregation and friends.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE – WEEKEND OF 10/11 JUNE
The Young Adults will have a sausage sizzle after all masses this weekend. Get a quick bite to eat and a lovely chance to meet your fellow parishioners! All funds raised are greatly appreciated and will support all our Young Adults attending World Youth Day!
PRAYERS FOR BERNICE
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved Bernice Steinhauer is recovering from a stroke in Werribee Mercy Hospital. She will require a lengthy rehabilitation and is only receiving family visitors at the moment. Please keep Bernice and her family in your prayers.
WEDNESDAY MORNING 8:30AM MASS
Dear Parishioners, please note that there is no longer a morning Mass on Wednesdays. The evening Mass will be held as usual at 7:00pm followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.
ZOOM BIBLE STUDY
Please note that there will be NO Zoom Bible Study on Mondays 12th and 19th June. Sessions will resume on 26th June.
PARISH FEAST – ST. PETER APOSTLE, SUNDAY 25TH JUNE, 10:30AM MASS FOLLOWED BY FELLOWSHIP
Please join us for this special Mass as we celebrate and give thanks to our Patron Saint Peter for all the blessings and graces bestowed upon our wonderful Parish. Please bring a plate of savoury or sweet finger food to be shared in the hall after Mass. A gentle reminder to all Parish Groups to please appoint someone to carry your Banner for the procession. Could you assemble in the hall by 10:20am sharp and be ready to process into Church for the start of Mass. Looking forward to your participation.
PIETY STALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Piety Stall is looking for volunteers to help out after weekend masses especially after the 10.30am and 5pm masses. If you are available to help, please contact Ann Koek on 0401 737 456 or the parish office.
REPAIR OF CHURCH PEWS – DONATIONS
Thank you for your patience while the church pews are being repaired and varnished. We hope you all agree that they look great! Some of you have expressed a wish to support this work by making a donation. To donate, please give to Fr Vincent, Fr Simeon, the Sacristan or drop off at the Parish Office via the small blank envelopes on the table outside the sacristy (include your name and amount) OR direct deposit to: Account Name: St Peter Apostle Parish Church Account, BSB: 083-347, Account no. 637286747, Reference: Your surname and the word Pews.
ROSTERS FOR PIETY STORE available for collection from the Hall.
VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL
There will be a special collection at all masses on the weekend of 17/18 June for the winter appeal for St Vincent De Paul Society. Envelopes will be available for those who need them.
VOLUNTEERS FOR CANTEEN
The Canteen is urgently looking for volunteers to work on Fridays (9:00am to 12 noon) starting from Term 3. To keep the canteen open, we need new people to be placed on a Roster. If you can help us, please call Lorinda on 0432201990 or come and see us any Thursday or Friday morning. Must have a Working with Children Check Card or be willing to obtain one.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE TO SUPPORT ST PETER APOSTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
On Saturday 17th June, St. Peter Apostle Primary school will be raising funds through the Bunnings BBQ at Hoppers Crossing. Please come and support our parish school by buying a sausage and drink on the day.
GOLDEN JUBILEE – ST PETER'S SCHOOL MUSEUM
This year St. Peter Apostle Primary School celebrates its 50 year Golden Jubilee. As part of the celebrations, the school will be showcasing mementos from the last fifty years. This will occur in the parish hall on the weekend of 17/18 June. As a thank you for the support of the parish in forming our school, we would like to invite parishioners to attend our St Peter's School Museum in the hall during this weekend.
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
Find Your Path at CTC Online Information Session
Monday 19 June at 7.30pm (AEST). Register via our website: ctc.edu.au/information-session. For more information contact Dr Christopher Knauf ctc.edu.au/contact/contact-the-registrar/
INNER HEALING THROUGH “MEDITATION ON JESUS” through Breathing in the Spirit and gentle prayerful postures with relaxation methods, From June 30 – July 2, 2023. Guided by Fr. Gilbert. Contact: Janssen Spirituality Centre, 22 Woodvale Road, Boronia, Victoria 3155. RSVP Tel: 03 9762 6625 or Email:gilbertcarlo@gmail.com
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Rosalind & Alexander Wells, Natalina Carminati, Carmen Monnier, Brian Moreira, Regin Moreira, Calixto Elano Sr, Douglas Fernando, Rouf Prasatya, Reynaldo Medina, Vanessa Gough, Marija Kenik, Pritam Kumar Chakrabarty, Nihal Fernando, Maurice Galea, Audrey Doherty, Gina Gubiani, Johny Paul, Marie Stanley, Kenneth Montinola, Callum Brown, Jean Winter, John Baptist Tran and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Noel Rego, Dayanganie Fonseka, Eric Billing, Cliff Mills, Antony Fernando, Liberato Gomez Jr, Santan Fernandes, Alex D’souza, Evelyn & Frank D’Lima, Ernest & Beatrice Paull, Maria Nguyen, June & Crescentia Fernando, Emmanuel & Lolita Fernando, Desmond Conns and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Sean Donaldson, Helen Kelly, 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, Dale D’Souza, Christie Raj, Emma Baker, Charles Ilagan, Ima Gopez, Tony Dass, Atima Chakraborty, Carmen Ciantar, Draga & Vlado Vekic, Alan Raymond, Jean Bent, Flory Pais, Robert Hart, Ollie Olinski, Paul Colope, Debbie Wilks, Segundo Becerra, Atima Chakrabarty, Nauma Faamausili, Kelly de la Rosa, Bernice Steinhauer, Nino Mozo and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 18 June 23
| Pravin Albuquerque / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman |
Roster for Readers – 17/18 June 23
| 6:00pm | David Roga |
| 8:30am | Sandra Graham |
| 10:30am | Meresiena Peters |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 17/18 June 23
| 6:00pm | J. Roga / G. Linning / K. Pham / Sophia D’Souza |
| 8:30am | Karen F. / Romayne A. / P. Simonides / S. Vaz |
| 10:30am | C. Peters / S. Delos Reyes / L. Ortega / A. Koek |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |
Music Ministry – 17/18 June 23
| 6:00pm | Mater Dolorosa |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | FilOz |
| 5:00pm | Young Adults |