PARISH NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH
| Sundays |
6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm |
| Baptisms | Baptisms held 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm in Church. |
| 1st Fridays | 7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass |
| Healing Mass | 1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm. |
| 3rd Sunday | 5:00pm Youth Mass |
| Wednesdays | 7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass |
THANKSGIVING PROGRAM
Thanksgiving envelopes and letters for the new financial year will be available for collection from the hall from the weekend of 22/23 June 2019. Please start to use the new envelopes from the weekend of 7/8 July 2019.
“HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT THE CATHOLIC JOURNEY" RCIA (Adults) OR RCIC (Children Year 7 and above)
If this question has nagged you or one of your friends, you might like to join us for a series of enquiry evenings that are starting in JULY 19. At these nights there will be an opportunity for you or your friends to ask questions and find out a little more about the Catholic Christian journey. The atmosphere will be warm and friendly with no pressure. If you would like to come please call Francis Thomas (0401 787 372) or Rodney Dearing (0419 881 610). Hope to see you there.
CORPUS CHRISTI FEAST PROCESSION, JUNE 23RD
To celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi, our Parish will again this year celebrate this Feast with a Procession of the Blessed Sacrament around the School Oval on Sunday, 23rd June at 10:20am sharp followed by Mass. We invite you all to attend this beautiful ceremony.
PARISH FEAST – ST. PETER APOSTLE, SUNDAY 30TH JUNE, 10:30AM MASSPlease 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. Could everyone 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 their 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.
CARPENTERS SHOP
All men are invited to join us in the Community Centre each Saturday morning from 7:20 to 8:30am for a hearty breakfast and lively discussion. You can contact Les on 0401 541 666.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
We regret to advise you that the Sausage Sizzle for this weekend has been cancelled. We will let you know later when the next one is going to be held.
TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
On this Feast of Corpus Christi, we need to remember that Jesus, the Bread of Life, is our strength and support on life’s journey.
MOVIE NIGHT
St. Peters Young Adults are proud to present the next movie night on Saturday June 29 at 7:00pm (After the 6:00pm Mass). The movie is titled Paul The Apostle (2018) rated M and is about the final days of St. Paul and St. Luke in Rome and is a great description of the survival of Christianity in the early days. GOLD COIN DONATION. BBQ, snacks and drinks will be on sale. The movie is for all ages. Come and support our young adults and also a great way to meet our parishioners. If you would like to donate or assist please call Young Adults on 0470 445 684.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY – VINNIES WINTER APPEAL This weekend there will be a Third Collection after Communion at all Masses as part of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Winter Appeal to provide direct assistance to those individuals and families in need in Hoppers Crossing. Active Members of the Hoppers Crossing Conference make hundreds of visits to homes and distribute thousands of dollars in Coles Gift Cards, for food and other Supermarket supplies; as well as tens of thousands of dollars in clothing and furniture. The motto of the Society is: No work of charity is foreign to the Society. We help in whatever ways we are able. Thank you for your generosity.
PROJECTOR
The Parish has an old Projector which is still in working order. If any parish group would like to take possession of this projector kindly contact the Parish Office on 9749 4300.
WE CARE – Responding to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act Victoria
On 19 June 2019, the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (VAD) came into effect in Victoria. It legalises euthanasia and assisted suicide. Despite what the law may say, our Christian tradition affirms that every life, including those of the sick and suffering, is sacred. Euthanasia and assisted suicide are never part of end of life care. Pope Francis has encouraged ordinary Catholics everywhere to resist euthanasia and to protect the old, the young and the vulnerable from being cast aside in a “throw-away culture.” We are called to follow Christ by accompanying people with compassion, sharing hope not fear. The Bishops of the Catholic dioceses of Melbourne, Ballarat, Sale and Sandhurst, echoing Pope Francis, have published a pastoral letter including practical guidance on ways we can be conscientious objectors to euthanasia. Copies of the letter are available in the church foyer. Please take a copy and share it.
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
There will be a third Collection next weekend June 29/30 for Peter’s Pence – the annual collection for the Holy Father. A brief explanation of the origins of the Peter’s Pence Collection is given below:
In 1871, Pope Pius IX formalized the practice of lay members of Church and "other persons of good will" – providing financial support directly to the Roman See. In general, contributions go to the local parish or diocese, who then provide contributions to support higher level offices. Collections for Peter's Pence go directly to Rome. Pius IX approved this practice in the encyclical Saepe Venerabilis, issued on 5 August 1871. The money collected is today used by the pope for philanthropic purposes. At present, this collection is taken each year on the Sunday closest to 29 June, the Solemnity of the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, according to the Roman Church.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Rosie Garcia, Misael Manalaysay Jr., Crecentia Fernando and all who have passed away recently.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Shalee Serrano, Antonietta De Quattro, Rudolfo & Corazon Dayao, Augustino, Josephine, Carmena & Nicole Cutajar, Maria Malovrh, Peppi Rosaria, Sabrina Serlazzo, Robert Wells, Edith Platel, Jenny Vanderveldt, Claro Leyco, Harry John, Christos Mary and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Kevin McLoughlin, Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Bob Meehan, Liam Parr, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Angela & Frank O’Brien, Barbara Brown, Kath Meddings, Josephine Buttigieg, Edith Street, Chantelle Saunders, Glenna Pereira, Phylis Mills, Paul Camilleri, Zandi Falzon, Helga Jacob, Vonnie Pritchard, Tim Cooper, Hannah Czerniawsky, Camille Miles, Lorraine Vella, Atima Chakraborty, Paul Camilleri, Magdalena Marquez, Ashley Azavedo, Martina Serrao, Wilfredo Compuesto, Frank Maher, Melissa Galea, Jean Cameron, Ventious Fernando, Adrian Wilson and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters 30 June 19
| Kevin McLoughlin / Jeff Leeson |
Readers – 29/30 June 19
| 6:00pm | Davy Fernandez |
| 8:30am | Giovanna Siccita |
| 10:30am | Rosemary Hibbert |
| 5:00pm | Melanie Etiennette |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 29/30 June 19
| 6:00pm | H. Durski / I. D’Lima / Josie T. / G. Surrao |
| 8:30am | G. Sharman / C. Coelho / K. English / S. Vaz |
| 10:30am | N. Costa / J. Quinless / B. Fernandes / Vol |
| 5:00pm | A/ Etiennette / C. Skinner / JP Lai / Romayne A. |
Music Ministry – 29/30 June 19
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | Shirley & Group |
| 10:30am | 5th Sunday Choir |
| 5:00pm | Youth Band |