DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JUNE
CONSECRATION OF THE FAMILY TO THE
SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY
Most holy Hearts of Jesus and Mary, united in perfect love, as you look upon us with mercy and caring, we consecrate our hearts, our lives, our family to you. We know the beautiful example of your home in Nazareth was meant to be a model for each of our families. We hope to have, with your help, the unity and strong, enduring love you gave to one another. May our home be filled with joy. May sincere affection, patience, tolerance and mutual respect be freely given to all. May our prayers be filled with the needs of others, not just ourselves and may we always be close to your sacraments. Bless those who are present, as well as those who are absent, both the living and the dead; may peace be among us and when we are tested, grant us the Christian acceptance of God's will. Keep our family close to your Hearts; may your special protection be with us always. Most Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, hear our prayer.
Entrance Antiphon
O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you; be my help. Do not abandon or forsake me, O God, my Saviour!
1st Reading (Ezek 17:22-24)
A reading from the Prophet Ezekiel.
The Lord says this: ‘From the top of the cedar, from the highest branch I will take a shoot and plant it myself on a very high mountain. I will plant it on the high mountain of Israel. It will sprout branches and bear fruit, and become a noble cedar. Every kind of bird will live beneath it, every winged creature rest in the shade of its branches. And every tree of the field will learn that I, the Lord, am the one who stunts tall trees and makes the low ones grow, who withers green trees and makes the withered green. I, the Lord, have spoken, and I will do it. The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Lord it is good to give thanks to you.
2nd Reading (2 Cor 5:6-10)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
We are always full of confidence when we remember that to live in the body means to be exiled from the Lord, going as we do by faith and not by sight – we are full of confidence, I say, and actually want to be exiled from the body and make our home with the Lord. Whether we are living in the body or exiled from it, we are intent on pleasing him. For all the truth about us will be brought out in the law court of Christ, and each of us will get what he deserves for the things he did in the body, good or bad.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; all who come to him will live for ever. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mk 4:26-34)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Jesus said to the crowds: ‘This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man throws seed on the land. Night and day, while he sleeps, when he is awake, the seed is sprouting and growing; how, he does not know. Of its own accord the land produces first the shoot, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. And when the crop is ready, he loses no time: he starts to reap because the harvest has come.’ He also said, ‘What can we say the kingdom of God is like? What parable can we find for it? It is like a mustard seed which at the time of its sowing in the soil is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet once it is sown it grows into the biggest shrub of them all and puts out big branches so that the birds of the air can shelter in its shade.’ Using many parables like these, he spoke the word to them, so far as they were capable of understanding it. He would not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything to his disciples when they were alone.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
There is one thing I ask of the Lord, only this do I seek: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
Next Week’s Readings
Job 38:1,8-11; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41
Feasts of the Week
Fri, 21 June - St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Sat, 22 June - Sts John Fisher & Thomas More
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 6th July 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 1st July 2024 at 7:00pm in Church. |
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. Further details for his Farewell Mass will be advised later.
THANK YOU TO 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).
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Elias Nardella 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 Elias will lead a life full of happiness, faith and love.
ST. PETER'S SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
We congratulate the Year 4 Students from our school who will receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion this Sunday 16th June at the 10:30am Mass. We pray that the Eucharist will spiritually nourish them throughout their lives.
THE KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS, HOPPERS CROSSING BRANCH, is conducting a Bunnings BBQ on Saturday, 15th June at the Old Geelong Road premises, and are seeking assistance from available Parishioners. The BBQ operates from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Funds raised go towards scholarships for MacKillop and Thomas Carr Colleges, our Youth Groups and Priests Support and Education Fund. If you can spare a couple of hours, please contact Paul Mulquiney on 0418 113 955.
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.
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.
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!! Tickets will be on sale after all weekend Masses from 15 June 24 and from Volunteers authorised to sell raffle tickets. Prizes will be drawn at the Annual 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 9749 4300.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Fr, Brendan Michael Dillon PE, Salvatrice Scrofani, Luciano Sulas, Chandima Dasanayaka, Thushara Senavirathna, Sebastian Joseph, Regina Mary, Yvonne Jayasuriya, Rolando Baldelomar, Joan Maple, Lawrence Aponso, John Baptist D’Souza, Chandima Dasanayaka, Thushara Senavirathna, Clive Middleton, Annakutty Mathew, Sumali Thilakarathna, Thushara Senavirathna, Jandarc Nassif, Charles Renotte, Stephen D’Souza and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Catherine Marsh, Gordon Arney, Clifford Mills, John Kurvink, Winifrida Jayathilaka, Mervin Aponsu, Anne Ruwani, Subodhini Attapatttu 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, Avis Fernandez, Delice Prior, Nathan Salesa, Suzie Allet, Draga Vekic, John & Christina Parol, Robin Lowe, Pia family, Gerry Shaw, Betina Cole, Vincent Mifsud, Rashmi Ghimire and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 23 June 24
| L. Vasquez / T. Grisancich / L. De La Cruz |
Roster for Readers – 22/23 June 24
| 6:00pm | Jeslin Shaji |
| 8:30am | KSC Reader |
| 10:30am | Meresiana Peters |
| 5:00pm | Sherwin Simangan |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 22/23 June 24
| 6:00pm | G. Surrao / Sophia D’S / Sharon A. / K. Fernando |
| 8:30am | KSC Minister / P. Fitzgerald / R. Johnson / A. Vesty |
| 10:30am | C. Peters / G. Schembri / M. Naufahu / E. Mills |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / B. Palatty / I. Simangan / M. Marip |
Music Ministry – 22/23 June 24
| 6:00pm | St. Cecelia |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Domini CHorum |
| 5:00pm | KNK |