DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JUNE
PRAYER FOR MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
God of Love, You walk with all your people. You welcome the neighbour and the stranger. May we do likewise, acting for justice so that all people know peace and freedom, at home and far away.
God of Care, you feed the hungry and make room for all who are displaced. May we do likewise, acting with compassion so that all people fleeing poverty and fear find what they need to live well.
God of Freedom, you meet us where we are and make the way for life. May we do likewise, acting in solidarity with all people, especially migrants and refugees, to realise hope together. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them for ever.
1st Reading (Job 38:1, 8-11)
A reading from the Prophet Job.
From the heart of the tempest the Lord gave Job his answer. He said: Who pent up the sea behind closed doors when it leapt tumultuous out of the womb, when I wrapped it in a robe of mist and made black clouds its swaddling bands; when I marked the bounds it was not to cross and made it fast with a bolted gate? Come thus far, I said, and no farther: here your proud waves shall break.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting.
2nd Reading (2 Cor 5:14-17)
A reading from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
The love of Christ overwhelms us when we reflect that if one man has died for all, then all men should be dead; and the reason he died for all was so that living men should live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised to life for them. From now onwards, therefore, we do not judge anyone by the standards of the flesh. Even if we did once know Christ in the flesh, that is not how we know him now. And for anyone who is in Christ, there is a new creation; the old creation has gone, and now the new one is here.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mk 4:35-41)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
With the coming of evening, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Let us cross over to the other side.’ And leaving the crowd behind they took him, just as he was, in the boat; and there were other boats with him. Then it began to blow a gale and the waves were breaking into the boat so that it was almost swamped. But he was in the stern, his head on the cushion, asleep. They woke him and said to him, ‘Master, do you not care? We are going down!’ And he woke up and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Quiet now! Be calm!’ And the wind dropped, and all was calm again. Then he said to them, ‘Why are you so frightened? How is it that you have no faith?’ They were filled with awe and said to one another, ‘Who can this be? Even the wind and the sea obey him.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
The eyes of all look to you, Lord, and you give them their food in due season.
Next Week’s Readings
Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18;Mt 16:13-19
Feasts of the Week
Mon, 24 June - The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Fri, 28 June - St. Irenaeus
Sat 29 June - Sts. Peter & Paul
PARISH NEWS
| Dear Parishioners, I have been advised by my Provincial Superior to move from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere to serve. I know it is a big move and there will be many challenges and opportunities along the way. Indeed I am going to miss all of you deeply, your fraternal love, care and friendship. I request your valuable prayers and support in my future ministry. I have been asked to serve in the Diocese of Salina in the state of Kansas in the USA. The Visa process has begun. Therefore, my service in the Archdiocese of Melbourne will come to an end soon. Once again, I am very grateful to you for your love, friendship and assistance in my ministry here in Australia. Please be assured of my remembrances and prayers for you. Yours in Christ, Father Vincent John CMI |
APPOINTMENT OF NEW PARISH PRIEST
The Archdiocese has advised that Fr. Laurence Cortez has been appointed as our new Parish Priest, starting from Wednesday 17th July 2024. Fr. Vincent’s last weekend in our parish will be 13/14 July 2024.
THANK YOU GIFT FOR FR. VINCENT
To show our love and immense gratitude to our dear Father Vincent for all the wonderful work he has done in our parish, a special collection will be taken up at all Masses on the weekend of 29/30 June. If you prefer to leave a personal envelope or card, please address it to Fr. Vincent’s Farewell and leave it in the parish office. We thank you for your generosity. Parish Pastoral Council (PPC).
FATHER VINCENT'S FAREWELL MASS – SUNDAY 14TH JULY, 10:30AM
Please join us for this special Farewell Mass as we give thanks and pray for our much loved Father Vincent. There will be morning tea in the hall after the Mass, we kindly ask you to please bring a plate of savoury/sweet finger food to share. We hope to see you all at the Farewell Mass.
NEW VICAR GENERAL
Congratulations to the Very Rev. Anthony (Tony) Kerin EV JCL appointed as the new Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
TAKE THE WAY OF THE GOSPEL UPDATE
A very big thank you to all Ministry leaders for providing the responses to the questionnaire. It has been an exceptional effort by all ministries. The responses are under assessment and analysis and the findings will be presented to the PPC.
MIGRANT & REFUGEE WEEKEND – 22/23 JUNE 24
Pope Francis’s prayer intention for June 2024
“Whoever welcomes a migrant welcomes Christ. Let us pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys fraught with danger and violence, may find welcome and new living opportunities".
PARISH FEAST – ST. PETER APOSTLE, SUNDAY 30TH 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 10:15am sharp and be ready to process into Church for the start of Mass. Looking forward to your participation.
WELCOMING MINISTRY
As part of the Taking the Way of the Gospel (TWG) Mission work, we are delighted to announce the commencement of our New Welcoming Ministry at St. Peters. We thank all the members who will be helping us in welcoming our parish community during masses and continuing to share the joy of the Lord. If you are interested in joining the Ministry, please contact Sharon DSilva on 0430099654.
VOCATIONS DISCERNMENT RETREAT FOR MEN
Saturday 6 July, 10:00am to 4:00pm, Carmelite Monastery, Kew. The Vocations Office invites all men discerning a vocation to a day retreat. The day will include talks on the Priesthood and discernment as well as time for prayerful reflection. RSVP by Wed 3 July to vocations@cam.org.au
THANKSGIVING ENVELOPES, DIRECT DEBIT AND CREDIT CARD LETTERS
Thanksgiving envelopes and letters for the new financial year will be available for collection from the Church Hall from this weekend 22/23 June 2024. Please start to use the new envelopes from the weekend of 6/7 July 2024.
1. For weekly givers – your envelopes are in boxes in Surname Alphabetical order
2. If you give monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly – your envelopes are in an envelope. Please look for the tray with Monthly/Half Yearly/Yearly markers.
3. If you give by Direct Deposit or by Credit Card – your letter is in an envelope. Please look for the tray with Direct Debit/Credit Card markers
4. If your envelope boxes or envelopes are not in any of the above trays, please note your name, surname, contact number and address in the notebook kept on the table and you will be contacted by the parish office.
If you have not been a part of Stewardship in the past but would like to participate now: please fill in the Stewardship Pledge Card and give it to Fr. Vincent or contact the parish office on 97494300 or email hopperscrossing@cam.org.au There will be an update from the Finance Commitee on the Thanksgiving Program at all masses after Holy Communion next weekend. Thank you for your continued support to the parish. May God bless you and your families.
3RD ANNUAL PARISH DINNER
Our 3rd Annual Parish Dinner will be held on Friday 26th July 2024 at The Italian Sports Club, 601 Heaths Road, Werribee. It will be a fun night with a 3-course sit-down dinner, DJ Music, Silent & Live Auction and Raffles. The sale of tickets will commence on Saturday 1st June, at 10:00am and tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code or using the link www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1223278?. For those needing assistance to purchase tickets, volunteers will be available after all weekend Masses. Cost of tickets is as follows:
Adults: $50 per head
Child: $25 per head (5 -12 years)
Pensioner: $45 per head
Children below 5 years FREE
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR REQUEST
As part of the Parish Dinner on Friday 26th July, we plan to hold a ‘Silent Auction’ to enable us to 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.
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING RAFFLE 2024 being held to raise funds for upkeep and growth of the Parish. PLENTY OF PRIZES!! 1st Prize – 3-night Getaway, 2nd Prize – IPAD, 3rd Prize Air Fryer, 4th Prize – Electric Kettle, as well as 3 Hampers and many Consolation Prizes. Tickets are on sale after all weekend Masses and from Volunteers authorised to sell raffle tickets. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $12. Prizes will be drawn at the Annual Parish Dinner on 26 July 24. Volunteers are urgently required to sell tickets at church and independently. Please contact Jean Roga 0432 653 205, David Roga 0407 857 759 or the Parish Office on 97494300.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Isabel Nieto, Sam Cherian Karuvely, Jenitton Fernando, Vincent Mifsud, Dionisio San Pablo, Bebenia Sendaydiego, Artemia Bolatete, Demetila Sibugan, Ni Tran, Fr Brendan Michael Dillon PE, Salvatrice Scrofani, Luciano Sulas, Chandima Dasanayaka, Thushara Senavirathna, Steven D’Souza and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Neville Morrish, Macario Umali, Saturnina Chavez, Alejandra Briones, Peter Longton, Violetta Aponso, Michelle Lazaro, Lorraine Biber, Maryanne Materia, Vincent Portelli, John Collins, Beatrice Morgan, Grace La Ferlita, Stella Magro, Philomena Cleur, Araceli (Sally) Dela Pena 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, Delice Prior, Nathan Salesa, Suzie Allet, Draga Vekic, John & Christina Parol, Robin Lowe, Gerry Shaw, Betina Cole, Rashmi Ghimire, Keith & Janet Gill, Teresita Delacruz, Ausana Cunanan, Roberto Santiago, and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 30 June 24
| K. Stuttard / E. Lewis / B. D’Souza / R. Hibbert |
Roster for Readers – 29/30 June 24
| 6:00pm | Jeffrey Poppen |
| 8:30am | Dominic Hankins |
| 10:30am | Cleophas Peters |
| 5:00pm | Romayne Albuquerque |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 29/30 June 24
| 6:00pm | B. Fernandes / Praful A. / S. Craven / G. Linning |
| 8:30am | S. Graham / Karen D / Savita D / A. Hankins |
| 10:30am | R. Hibbert / M. Peters / Sunita D / A. Koek |
| 5:00pm | P. Beasley / Sophia D / Y. Mohan / E. Chio |
Music Ministry – 29/30 June 24
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | St Peters Primary School Children’s choir |
| 5:00pm | Anavah |