DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR APRIL
Prayer to St. Joseph, Model for Workers
St Joseph silent and well-known carpenter in Nazareth, model of workers, by the work of your hands, you gave your contribution to the work of the Creator, you earned your living, and you provided for the needs of the Holy Family.Intercede for all workers, in the difficulties of their daily lives, especially for the unemployed, in their anxieties for tomorrow, so that, through the guidance of God, the great Architect and Builder, they may use their strength and their talents to make visible his Kingdom, his new creation, to offer a concrete service to society, and to earn wages worthy of their efforts. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations he has shown his deliverance, alleluia.
1st Reading (Acts 9:26-31)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
When Saul got to Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him: they could not believe he was really a disciple. Barnabas, however, took charge of him, introduced him to the apostles, and explained how the Lord had appeared to Saul and spoken to him on his journey, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. Saul now started to go round with them in Jerusalem, preaching fearlessly in the name of the Lord. But after he had spoken to the Hellenists, and argued with them, they became determined to kill him. When the brothers knew, they took him to Caesarea, and sent him off from there to Tarsus. The churches throughout Judaea, Galilee and Samaria were now left in peace, building themselves up, living in the fear of the Lord, and filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
2nd Reading (1 Jn 3:18-24)
A reading from the first letter of St John.
My children, our love is not to be just words or mere talk, but something real and active; only by this can we be certain that we are children of the truth and be able to quieten our conscience in his presence, whatever accusations it may raise against us, because God is greater than our conscience and he knows everything. My dear people, if we cannot be condemned by our own conscience, we need not be afraid in God’s presence, and whatever we ask him, we shall receive, because we keep his commandments and live the kind of life that he wants. His commandments are these: that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and that we love one another as he told us to. Whoever keeps his commandments lives in God and God lives in him. We know that he lives in us by the Spirit that he has given us.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord; my branches bear much fruit. Alleluia!
Gospel (Jn 15:1-8)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St John.
Jesus said to his disciples ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that bears no fruit he cuts away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes to make it bear even more. You are pruned already, by means of the word that I have spoken to you. Make your home in me, as I make mine in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, but must remain part of the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty; for cut off from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is like a branch that has been thrown away – he withers; these branches are collected and thrown on the fire, and they are burnt. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask what you will and you shall get it. It is to the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit, and then you will be my disciples.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
I am the true vine and you are the branches, says the Lord. Whoever remains in me, and I in him, bears fruit in plenty, alleluia.
Next Week's Readings
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17
Feasts of the Week
Mon, 29 Apr - St. Catherine of Siena
Thu, 2 May - St. Athanasius
Fri, 3 May - Sts. Philip & James
PARISH NEWS
WEEKLY PARISH DATES
| SUNDAY 10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 1st and 3rdSundays. After 5:00pm Mass in Theatrette – Youth Group for youth 12 to 17 years on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 6:00pm in Community Centre – Young Adults (SPYA) meeting. 6.15pm in 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 Karen 0415487598 |
| TUESDAY 7:00pm Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary 7:00pm RCIA Meeting in Theatrette/zoom. Contact Francis Thomas 0401787372 |
| 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. 1.30pm to 4:00pm - Healing Mass on 1st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 4th May 2024. |
| 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 Monday 6thMay 2024 at 7:00pm in Church. |
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Edison Banya who is to be baptised this Sunday. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the love of Parents, Godparents, family and friends, we pray that Edison will lead a life full of happiness, faith and love
MONTH OF MAY MASS COUNT
Parishioners, please note that as required by our Archdiocese each year, there will be a mass count at all masses for the first four weekends in May.
ANNUAL PARISH DINNER, FRIDAY 26TH JULY – SAVE THE DATE!
We are excited to let you know that our Annual Parish Dinner will be held on Friday, 26th July, 2024. This will be a ticketed event. More details to follow over the coming weeks!
ALTAR SOCIETY ROSTER
Altar Society is looking for volunteers, if interested please contact Rita on 0439670688. The new rosters for the Altar Society will be available on the weekend of 11th/12th May in the Hall.
HOUSE BLESSING
Fr Vincent and Fr Simeon are available to visit parishioners for a house blessing. If parishioners would like their home blessed or would like a priest to visit, kindly complete the Family Visitation form available in the church foyer and return to the priests / sacristan or contact the parish office to make an appointment.
WELCOME MINISTRY – CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God (Romans 15:7). As part of Taking the Way of the Gospel Mission work, we are looking at formalising a Welcome Ministry in our parish. Volunteers are needed at weekend masses to support with welcoming the community – parishioners and new visitors, seating arrangements, handing out weekly bulletins and most importantly greeting our parishioners with a smile! An information session will be held in May. We request all interested volunteers to please submit your name and contact details to the parish office by 28th April. For more details, please contact Sharon DSilva on 0430099654 or the parish office.
SUGGESTIONS OR CONCERNS
Parishioners are requested to send any suggestions or concerns they may have to our Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), attention Sharon D’Silva. You can email us at hopperscrossing@cam.org.au or leave your suggestion / concern at the Parish Office – attention Sharon D’Silva. Thank you.
SENIORS SHARED LUNCH – WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY 2024
We welcome seniors over 65 to a monthly shared lunch, cuppa and chat on the first Wednesday of each month. Our next shared lunch will be on Wednesday 1st May, from 11:30am to 1:30pm in the Community Centre. Please bring a plate of food to share. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate provided. Contact Margaret Craigie on 0456 914 652 for further details.
PENTECOST VIGIL - SATURDAY 18TH MAY FROM 11:00PM TO SUNDAY 19TH MAY 5:00AM MASS
To celebrate the feast of Pentecost Sunday, our Parish will hold our annual all-night vigil starting from 11:00pm on Saturday 18th May and ending with5:00am Mass on Sunday 19th May. The vigil will include Exposition, Adoration, Praise and Worship, talks about the Holy Spirit, Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Thank you to St. Peter's Charismatic Prayer Group for hosting this Vigil.
ALTAR SERVERS DAY TRIP
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out with the Altar Servers/Youth Day trip on Good Shepherd Weekend. Thank you to the parents and parishioners for your support.
REFRESHER TRAINING FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION will be held on Saturday 18th May at 9:30am in Church. For the Extraordinary Ministers who could not attend the earlier session in March, kindly RSVP by email to the parish office hopperscrossing@cam.org.au
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Hoppers Crossing have a table at the Wyndham Volunteer Expo on Saturday 11th May at Encore Events Centre, 80 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing from 10.00 am to 2.00pm. If you are interested in volunteering with the Society, a ‘Come & See’ information session will be held on Wednesday 22nd May at St. Peter’s Community Centre at 7:00pm. Come along and hear what is involved in home visits and come and visit us at the Expo.
INFORMATION SESSION FOR THE PERMANENT DIACONATE – Are you being called to serve?
The Permanent Diaconate is open to single and married men, aged between 30 and 60 years, who want to serve God and the Church as ordained ministers. COME & SEE! An Information Session about the Permanent Diaconate will be held on Saturday 4th May 2024, 10:00am - 11.45am at the Catholic Theological College (CTC), 278 Victorian Parade, East Melbourne. For more information contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate on 03-94123357 or email diaconate@cam.org.au. More information at https://vocations.melbournecatholic.org/about/what-is-a-vocation/permanent-diaconate
CELEBRATING ST GEORGE PRECA
The Preca Community from Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Laverton are celebrating the Feast Day of their Founder, St George Preca, on Thursday 9th May with a Mass at 7pm followed by Refreshments at St Martin De Porres Church, 13-25 Bellin Street, Laverton, VIC 3028. All are welcome.
CATHOLICCARE VICTORIA SUNDAY APPEAL 4/5 MAY
CatholicCare Victoria provides support to the most vulnerable individuals and families in our community in the way of counselling, mental health services, specialised support for children and teens, refugee and asylum seeker help, pastoral care, support for separating families, social housing and homelessness support. There will be a 3rd collection for this worthy cause at all Masses next weekend 4/5 May. You can donate using the envelopes or online at www.catholiccarevic.org.au or call 03-9282 5513. Thank you for your support.
VOLUNTEERS FOR ST PETERS SCHOOL
St Peter Apostle Primary School is looking for any volunteers who may like to run a few craft sessions in their Community Hub. If you can sew, knit, crochet, make jewellery or have any other such talent and would be willing to teach other adults in our school community, please let us know. Find out more about this by calling Jodie 0407883570 or emailing jstubley-cowell@stpeterahc.catholic.edu.au
RECENTLY DECEASED:
We pray for Francis Rajendram, Adrian Magill, Vlado Vekic, Michelle Lazaro, Randolph Fonseca, Thankamma Mathews, Agata Ravaneschi, Eleanor Dalocanog, Veronica Cardoza, Basil Dirksz, Esperansa Soares, Sebastina Gonsalves, Corazon Asis, Eugenia Hari, Martha D’Souza, Elias Hayek, Alberta Parrocho, Cynthia Rozario, Spira Attard and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Michael Buttigieg, Anthony Nguyen, Rey Medina, Dante Martola, David Pillai, Yolanda Dupont, V C Celeena, K K Jose, Silvester Pereira, Annamma Mathew, Teresa Chung Thi Hanh, Desideria Briones & Eduvigio Briones 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, Mavis D’Cruz, Edna Sanchez, Elizabeth de Guzman, Ernesto Sigismondi, Segundo Becerra, Sasha Noronha, Michelle Clayburn, Errol Davis, Lillian Pinnela, Corazon Madrazo, Yvonne Francis, Lucia Drijarraw, Thais Long, Tony Dass, Teresita Grisancich, Ferdinand Enrique, Rolando Baldelomar, Avis Fernandez, Delice Prior and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 5 May 24
| Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney / George Socrates |
Roster for Readers – 4/5 May 24
| 6:00pm | Davy Fernandes |
| 8:30am | Sandra Graham |
| 10:30am | Lerna Vasquez |
| 5:00pm | Connie Skinner |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 4/5 May 24
| 6:00pm | S. Fernando / G. Linning / K. Pham / G. Aldcroft |
| 8:30am | Karen F. / Pauline S. / I. D’Lima / Michelle N. |
| 10:30am | G. Schembri / R. Hibbert / B. Fernandes / E. Mills |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / R. Albuquerque / A. Koek / Volunteer |
| 6:00pm | Eagles Wings |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Tongan Choir |
| 5:00pm | FilOz |