DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR MARCH
PRAYER FOR PEACE & JUSTICE IN UKRAINE
God of peace and justice, who change the hardened heart and break the power of violence, we entrust the people of Ukraine to you.
Protect them in this time of peril; let them know not death but life; not slavery but freedom.
You are Father of all; we are brothers and sisters.
Give us the strength to live that truth in love, choosing peace not war.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
Whenever he calls on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and give him glory, I will grant him length of days.
1st Reading (Deut 26:4-10)
A reading from the book of Deuteronomy.
Moses said to the people: ‘The priest shall take the pannier from your hand and lay it before the altar of the Lord your God. Then, in the sight of the Lord your God, you must make this pronouncement: ‘“My father was a wandering Aramaean. He went down into Egypt to find refuge there, few in numbers; but there he became a nation, great, mighty, and strong. The Egyptians ill-treated us, they gave us no peace and inflicted harsh slavery on us. But we called on the Lord, the God of our fathers. The Lord heard our voice and saw our misery, our toil and our oppression; and the Lord brought us out of Egypt with mighty hand and outstretched arm, with great terror, and with signs and wonders. He brought us here and gave us this land, a land where milk and honey flow. Here then I bring the first-fruits of the produce of the soil that you, Lord, have given me.” ‘You must then lay them before the Lord your God, and bow down in the sight of the Lord your God.’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
2nd Reading (Rom 10:8-13)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.
Scripture says: The word (that is the faith we proclaim) is very near to you, it is on your lips and in your heart. If your lips confess that Jesus is Lord and if you believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, then you will be saved. By believing from the heart you are made righteous; by confessing with your lips you are saved. When scripture says: those who believe in him will have no cause for shame, it makes no distinction between Jew and Greek: all belong to the same Lord who is rich enough, however many ask for his help, for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
No one lives on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!
Gospel (Lk 4:1-13)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit through the wilderness, being tempted there by the devil for forty days. During that time he ate nothing and at the end he was hungry. Then the devil said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to turn into a loaf.’ But Jesus replied, ‘Scripture says: Man does not live on bread alone.’ Then leading him to a height, the devil showed him in a moment of time all the kingdoms of the world and said to him, ‘I will give you all this power and the glory of these kingdoms, for it has been committed to me and I give it to anyone I choose. Worship me, then, and it shall all be yours.’ But Jesus answered him, ‘Scripture says: You must worship the Lord your God, and serve him alone.’ Then he led him to Jerusalem and made him stand on the parapet of the Temple. ‘If you are the Son of God,’ he said to him ‘throw yourself down from here, for scripture says: He will put his angels in charge of you to guard you, and again: They will hold you up on their hands in case you hurt your foot against a stone.’ But Jesus answered him, ‘It has been said: You must not put the Lord your God to the test.’ Having exhausted all these ways of tempting him, the devil left him, to return at the appointed time.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
Next Week’s Readings
Gen 15:5-12,17-18; Phil 3:17 – 4:1 Lk 9:28-36
PARISH NEWS
UPDATED PARISH GUIDELINES
Following Government announcements, kindly note the following if attending Masses:
- No vaccination requirements or density limits.
- No registration via QR Code.
- Face masks are optional.
- Please sanitise prior to entering church.
Further information available from the archdiocese website
https://melbournecatholic.org/covid-19-guidelines.
WEEKLY PARISH DATES
| Sundays |
9:15am to 10:25am – Sunday School for children attending non-Catholic Schools. 10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 2nd and 4th Sundays. |
| Mondays |
7:00pm to 8:30pm – Bible Study on zoom, Monday 7th March Meeting ID: 937 2046 8105 Passcode: BibleStudy Contact Clive Gonsalves 0490814452 / Francis Thomas 0401787372 7:00pm to 8:30pm Alpha on Zoom. |
| Tuesdays | 7:00pm Online Zoom Rosary Meeting ID: 893 2042 1399 Passcode: rosary |
| Wednesdays |
7:00pm RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) on Zoom. 7:00pm Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena |
| 1st Fridays | 7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration |
| Saturdays |
2:30pm to 4:00pm – St. Peter’s Charismatic Prayer Community Praise & Worship in Church. 1.30 pm to 4pm - Healing Mass on 1st Saturday of the month. |
| Baptisms | 12 noon – Baptisms held 1st & 3rd Sundays. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. The next Baptism Prep Meeting will be on Monday 7 March at 7pm in the church. |
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Lewis Spiteri and Claudia Rozario who are to be baptised this Sunday. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the love of Parents, Godparents, family and friends, we pray that these children will lead lives full of happiness, faith and love.
BAPTISMAL RENEWAL MASS
On behalf of Fr Vincent and our parish community, we warmly welcome the families of children who were baptised in our parish in 2021 from January to December with their parents, for a Baptismal Renewal Mass on Sunday 6 March at 10:30am. At this mass we will pray specially for these children and their parents.
ENROLMENTS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL SACRAMENTAL & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME (for Children attending non-Catholic schools) to be done as soon as possible on a Sunday from 9:15am to 11:00am at the School (follow the arrow signs). Baptism Certificates need to be sighted. Even if children attended last year, you still need to re-enrol. For more information, please ring Bernice on 9749 2812.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Volunteers needed urgently to help with Children’s Liturgy at the 10:30am mass on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. There is no experience required and all material will be provided. Commitment is only 7 – 8 sessions a year. Please contact the Parish office if you are interested.
LECTIO DIVINA
Lectio Divina is a technique of reading the Bible from a devotional perspective. You are invited to meditative reading, praying and contemplating the Word of God during Lent on Thursdays 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st March from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at St. Peters Church.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS-DURING LENT
Stations of the Cross are held every Friday during Lent at 7:00pm followed by Mass. Stations of the Cross on Friday 11th March will be conducted by the Baptism Formation Ministry.
LENTEN PILGRIMAGE – TA PINU
Come and join us for our yearly Lenten pilgrimage at Ta Pinu, to pray and reflect on Jesus’ passion and death. Saturday 12th March 2022 at Our Lady of Ta Pinu Shrine, 15 Flanagan Dr., Merrimu, Vic 3340. Program starts at 10:30am with the 14 Stations of the Cross followed by Eucharistic Mass at 12:00pm. Fellowship BYO lunch at Merrimu Reservoir Bacchus Marsh.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK/HEALING MASS - TUESDAY 15TH MARCH, 11:00AM MASS
Everyone, especially the sick and elderly, are invited to attend our Anointing for Healing Mass on Tuesday 15th March at 11:00am. Following Mass, a light luncheon will be served in the hall. All welcome. If you are aware of anyone who wishes to be anointed but is too ill to attend this Mass, kindly ask them to contact the Parish Office on 9749 4300 and Fr Vincent will visit them at home at a suitable time.
REMINDER TO PLEASE RETURN EASTER AVAILABILITY FORMS FOR READERS & COMMUNION MINISTERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!
CHILD SAFETY
At St. Peter’s, we are committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. We welcome families with children at all Masses and have a special children’s liturgy available at the 10:30am Mass on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. To help us all to keep children safe, we remind parents and guardians to always accompany their children if they need to leave their seat during Mass. If you have any child safety concerns, please contact our Child Safeguarding Officer, Catherine Graham at the Parish office on (03) 9749 4300 or via email to Catherine.graham@cam.org.au.
OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE PROGRAM
Expressions of Interest are welcomed from suitably qualified applicants holding a Certificate IV or a Diploma in Early Childhood and Care. Please contact the parish office on 97494300 for more details.
PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES are available for collection from the foyer, at the rear of the church and the church exit. Thank you.
FILIPINO MASS – 4TH SUNDAY AT 12 PM
Filmass is seeking sponsors to help with mass preparation (choir, altar & readings). Please email: STPETERFILMASS@GMAIL.COM for more information.
YOUNG ADULTS SPYA meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 6:00pm in the Theatrette. Join us for dinner, prayer, games and chats. Contact Raoul on 0411057080 for more info.
LENT 2022 WITH THE CATHOLIC GUY BRUCE DOWNES
Be inspired, Be refreshed, Be renewed! For 40 days you will receive a short, practical and inspiring video in your inbox every morning to help you make this Lenten journey more powerful and prayerful. This program is FREE and you can sign up here: https://BruceDownes.org/Lent22, Call 1300 734 880 for more information.
INFORMATION SESSION FOR THE PERMANENT DIACONATE
DO YOU FEEL LIKE BEING CALLED TO SERVE? The Permanent Diaconate is open to single and married men who want to serve God and the Church as ordained ministers. COME & SEE! An Information Session will be held on Saturday 2 April 2022, 10:00 -11.45 am at the Catholic Theological College (CTC), East Melbourne. For more info: A new Vocations website is under development, however the links below (copy, then paste) are working.
Watch: Melbourne’s Deacons https://youtu.be/q2RhNDbtTS0
Watch: Pope Francis’ 2020 Prayer Intention for Deacons https://youtu.be/NuG99HD1LaY
Read More: [Brochure] https://www.cam1.org.au/permanent-diaconate
Contact: Office of the Permanent Diaconate (Phone) 03 9412 3357 (Email) diaconate@cam.org.au.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Dcn. Charles English, Fr Kevin Mogg AM PE, Elikutty John, Hilary Calistas, Trees Kleist, Denis Boother, Darren Hughes, Pilar Simangan, Fr Thanh Ngoc Tran OP, Rose Anne Murphy, Jerry Clarke, Aubrey Roberts, Percy Fernandez, Alban D’Souza, Aloysia Dsa, Carlos Duran, Michael Mathew, Gerardo Monsalve, Dominic Rammohan, all who have died due to COVID-19 and all who have passed away.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Oscar Rego, Austin Gracias, Raymond Linning, Judith & Sebastian DCruz, Fr. Ave Maria DSa, Afra & Isidonio Fernandes, Eardley Beck, Fr Joe Briffa, Desmond Conns, Anthony Menezes, Vincent D’Souza, Alex D’Souza, Michael Gastin and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Kath Meddings, Wilfredo Villareal, Brian & Helen Kelly, Gordon Newman, Steven & Helen Smith, Ann Gee Lee, Sylvia Aldersea, Thais Long, Vincent Margaret, Dale D’Souza, Franklin Quintanilla, Adrian McGill, Kevin Hynes, Jeffrey Dalton, Jean Cameron, Enid Gibb, Baby Sora, Arturo Bacani, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Bill Thomas, Pedro Lopez, Robert Martinez, Trevor D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz, Malia Kautai, Monique Simonides, Margie Fernando, Walter Castelino, Yvonne Caruana, Francis Thomas, Lindsay Coates and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 13 Mar 22
| John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira |
Readers – 12/13 Mar 22
| 6:00pm | Francis Thomas |
| 8:30am | Dominic Hankins |
| 10:30am | Joan OCampo |
| 5:00pm | Connie Skinner |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 12/13 Mar 22
| 6:00pm | J. Tramontana / G. Linning / K. Phan |
| 8:30am | I. DLima / G. Sharman / Volunteer |
| 10:30am | S. Colla / F. Caruana / J. Quinless |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / G. Siccita / Volunteer |
Music Ministry – 12/13 Mar 22
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | Filiorum Dei |
| 10:30am | Youth Band |
| 5:00pm | Shepherds of Christ |