WEEK AHEAD

 

 

 

SEASON  OF  LENT

 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS & EVENING PRAYER

During the season of Lent, Stations of the Cross are held every Friday at 7:00pm and Evening Prayer is held every Wednesday at 7:00pm followed by Mass.

 

CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS

Our parish church has had some improvements recently. These include the painted blinds on the western windows and the repair and automation of the outside blinds. Two automatic opening windows at the top of the light well have been reactivated and a further two shall be repaired. The Lady’s Chapel has been glazed and is awaiting some further art work. This will be supporting the Biblical theme of nets and fish. Four tables have been purchased, two for the sanctuary with deep drawers for missals and lectionaries and two for the back of the church for the Offertory Gifts and for the newsletters.

 

In the near future a new lectern will be constructed. This will have a sandstone base with a toughened frosted glass top. It will be able to accommodate our Book of the Gospels.

 

The Reconciliation Room will be replastered with some further rendering. The Altar Servers Room will also have a cupboard for sacred vessels and the like for easier altar preparation.

 

One of the former confessionals will be renovated and become a small devotional prayer room with an icon of the future St Mary of the Cross (Bl. Mary MacKillop).

 

Thank you for your generous financial support that has made these improvements possible.

 

THANKSGIVING ENVELOPES

Thanksgiving envelopes are now ready and are available in the hall in alphabetical order.  Please collect your envelopes after Mass this weekend. Credit card and Direct Debit letters are located in a separate box beside the envelopes.  Please contact Josephine at the Parish Office on 9749-4300 if you are not able to find your envelope box.  Thank you.

 

LECTORS – PLEASE NOTE !!

Lectors rostered at 10:30am masses on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of Lent – please note that the readings will be from YEAR A.

 

SEEKING YOUTH LEADERS

We are looking to re-start up our youth group at St . Peter’s and need young adults/adults who are interested in being youth leaders. We will be holding a meeting for anyone who is interested in answering the call to youth ministry on Saturday, 6th March 2010 at 2:00pm in the Theatrette. For more information, please contact Marita on 0418 573 173 or mmulq@hotmail.com.

 

ALTAR SERVERS

We are looking for Altar Servers to assist at parish masses. If any parents have children willing to assist in this ministry please contact the Parish Office on 9749 4300.

 

WITNESS

Witness has returned for the year!!! Witness is aimed at young adults from VCE to 35years and runs on the first three Sundays of the month from 6.30pm to 8:00pm in the meeting room off the hall. Occasionally the location of meetings change, so please check the youth noticeboard for up-to-date information. For more information, contact Ebony on 0433 446 507 or Marita on 0418 573 173.

 

PIETY STORE – NEW CATALOGUE

We have a new catalogue, with many new items and we welcome you to check it for any items you may require which we do not stock.  Each week we will purchase items not previously stocked – so take the time to view our display – you will be pleasantly surprised at what is available.

 

ROSTERS

Rosters for Readers & Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are available in the Hall.  Please collect your copy after masses this weekend.  Thank you.

 

GOVERNMENT SCHOOL MINISTRY

Classes have commenced on 14 February, however enrolments will still be taken for the next few weeks.

 

ST. PETER APOSTLE SCHOOL – PREP ENROLMENTS

St. Peter Apostle School will be holding an Information Session for parents who are interested in enrolling their children at St. Peter’s in the year 2011. This information session will be held in the hall at 7.00pm on Tuesday, 16 March, 2010. School Tours will be held from 6:30pm prior to the meeting. Following the meeting, parents will have the opportunity to make an appointment for their Enrolment Interview.

 

KATAWAN NI KRISTO (BODY OF CHRIST) MULTICULTURAL CATHOLIC PRAYER COMMUNITY

We welcome you to our spirit-filled Saturday Charismatic Prayer Meeting which begins at 3:00pm in the Community Centre. Michelle Nelthropp will be the Praise & Worship Leader at our meeting on the 13th March. Holy Rosary is recited at 2:30pm. Warm fellowship follows.  Enq. Josephine Thomas 9734-9882 or Emily Alinea 9748-7471. Visit http://knkprayercommunity.multiply.com/ for more information.  All welcome.

 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT TA PINU

The KNK Prayer Community have organised the annual Stations of the Cross at Ta Pinu on Saturday, 20 March.  Attendees will assemble in St. Peter’s carpark and will leave from there at 9:00am.  Stations of the Cross will be held at 10:00am, with Mass at 12:00noon, followed by Fellowship.  We invite all parishioners to attend this annual event in preparation for Easter. Enq. Josephine Thomas 9734-9882 or Emily Alinea 9748-7471.

 

Growing In Faith

LOGOS/BIBLE – the Gospel of Luke is our focus at present, every Tuesday at 7:30pm at St Peter’s, for parishioners of St James & St Peter’s.  Bring your bible and join us as we journey through the Gospel of our Sunday masses this year.  From Easter, for 6-8 weeks, we shall return to the Prophets’ writings in the bible, plus a brief look at Acts of the Apostles.  Why not join us regularly or from time to time – it’s a great intention for Lent, to grow in faith!

 

CALLED TO BE CATHOLIC – a small group meets every 3-4 weeks, Thursdays at 7:30pm, and we have been looking at the documents of Vatican II Council (1960s). Next meeting we shall learn more of the meaning of Lent and how we can experience it more deeply.  If you are interested, call Bernie Farrugia (9749 6470 - St Peter’s) or Judy Porter (St James’ – 0411425246 [office hours]).  Come join us as we continue to explore our Catholic identity.

 

PLEASE CHECK YOUR ROSTERS – WE WERE UNABLE TO PUT IN NEXT WEEK’S ROSTER DUE TO LACK OF SPACE.

THANK YOU.