Author: Maria Maple

 

PARISH NEWS

 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays	6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
Baptisms	Baptisms held 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm in Church.
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
Wednesdays	7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass

 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Cecelia Ivy Moody and Frederick Xavier Moody 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.

SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASS DATES
Parishioners, please note the following dates that children from St. Peter's school will receive their First Holy Communion. Please be aware that parking may be an issue at these Masses. We ask that you keep these children in your prayers as they prepare to receive our Lord for the first time.

Saturday 18^th May – 6:00pm
Sunday, 19^th May – 10:30am
Saturday 25^th May – 6:00pm
Sunday 26^th May – 10:30am

YOUTH MASS
Please note our Youth Mass will be celebrated at 5:00pm this Sunday, May 19^th, 2019. All the Youth of our parish are encouraged to attend. The Youth of our parish will be assisting in all ministries and Fr. Vincent will give a special blessing to all the youth present. Fellowship after mass. Please bring a plate of sweet or savouries to share.

BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM
Combined St. Peters & St. James Hoppers Crossing parishes Bible Study program continues on Tuesday May 21, 2019 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Theatrette at St. Peter Apostle Mission Parish, 38 Guinane Ave, Hoppers Crossing. The session will be conducted by Francis Thomas. We are currently at the Gospel of Mark Ch 5. Come and experience an interactive bible study program with short films, reflections and discussions. Enquiries Message  0426 071 375

PARISH MASS COUNT FOR ARCHDIOCESE
We will conduct counting at all weekend masses during the month of May.

ROSTERS for Communion to the Sick and Piety for June - Aug are now available in the Hall.

CAR PARK
Another near miss in the Car Park !!
Motorists using the privilege or convenience of the church/school car park, please note and adhere to the road markings and directions. Drop off and pick up times and weekday mass times is when most care must be taken.

CHAPLAINCY SUNDAY, 19^TH MAY
There will be an extra collection after all masses this weekend for this worthy cause, the Melbourne Archbishop’s Charitable Fund – Chaplaincy Sunday Appeal. Donations go towards supporting Chaplains who work with Patients and their families in public hospitals, people living with HIV/AIDS, men and women in prisons, young people in youth justice facilities, etc. We thank you for your support.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND BISCUIT & CAKE STALL
Please support our Sausage Sizzle and Biscuit & Cake Stall which will be held after all Masses on the weekend of 25/26 May. Proceeds go towards activities in our Church. Volunteers to help with the Sausage Sizzle will be very welcome.

A REMINDER TO PARISHIONERS
Catholics are obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year, in Australia and New Zealand between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday which this year falls on 16^th June 2019.

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
God has placed this plan in our hearts and in all creation: to love Him, our brothers and sisters, and the whole world, and to find true happiness in this love.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
May 19, 2019 – 5^th Sunday of Easter
“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another." (John 13:34)

It is easy to love someone when they love you back. But it takes strength and courage to love someone when we feel unappreciated, used or feel our opinion doesn’t matter. It takes courage to “love my neighbor” when he may be someone I don’t like, someone I don’t know or someone that doesn’t look like me.

MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS
The Life, Marriage & Family Office warmly invite all expectant mothers and their families to the Mass for Expectant Mothers to be celebrated by Archbishop Comensoli at St Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday 2^nd June at 11:00am. Registrations can be made online www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily, lmf@cam.org.au or call 9287 5587. Please note that registration closes on Friday 24 May. Expectant mothers who register will receive a small token of recognition.

EDMUND RICE COMMUNITY & REFUGEE SERVICES is looking for volunteers to help primary school children with homework, preparing food, organising materials and joining in with fun activities. Volunteering to support young people to meet their potential can be extremely rewarding and a lot of fun. We provide training, opportunities for added responsibilities and volunteer recreation days. We welcome university student placements. Volunteers are required for an after school homework program for 30 refugee and migrant primary school children Mondays and another 30 on Tuesdays at Penrose Promenade Community Centre, 83 Penrose Promenade, Tarneit 3029. The aim is to have 1 volunteer tutor for every child enrolled in the program. For further information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator Anthony on 0423 797 088.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Anna Vincenzino, Joyce Devine, Margaret Dairianathan, Kathleen Baldwin, Norma Dayao, Bob Hawke and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Carmen La Brooy, Torrington de Hoedt, Raji Gunaratnam, Trevor Candappa, Emmanuel Nguyen Huu Duom, Lucy Tan, Peter Ng, Pauline Restall, Maria Martella and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Bob Meehan, Liam Parr, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Robert Hart, Vincent Jones, Angela & Frank O’Brien, Barbara Brown, Kath Meddings, Josephine Buttigieg, Edith Street, Chantelle Saunders, Glenna Pereira, Phylis Mills, Crecentia Fernando, Paul Camilleri, Zandi Falzon, Helga Jacob, Vonnie Pritchard, Tim Cooper, Margie Fernando and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters - 26 May 19

Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney

Readers – 25/26 May 19

6:00pm	Davy Fernandez
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Mario D’Mello
5:00pm	Sherwin Simangan

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 25/26 May 19

6:00pm	J. Tramontana / S. D’Silva / B. Farrugia / B. Raj
8:30am	KSC Minister / K. McLoughlin / L&B Jones
10:30am	Z. D’Mello / Sally DiB / V. Firman / B. Fernandes
5:00pm	I. SImangan / S. Joseph / R. Perera / E. Behrouzi

Music Ministry – 25/26 May 19

6:00pm	Mater Dolorosa
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Domini Chorum
5:00pm	KNK

 

 

 

 

PARISH NEWS

 

PRAYER FOR MOTHERS ON MOTHERS DAY
Loving God, we pray for our mothers, who cared for us when we were helpless; who comforted us when we were hurt; whose love and care we often take for granted. Today we pray for those who are grieving the loss of their mother, mothers who grieve the loss of their children, those who never knew their biological mother and now yearn for her and those who have experienced the wonder of an adopted mother’s love. Lord give all mothers, grandmothers, aunts and godmothers a special blessing. Keep us united with you and with each other, so that we can be and become all that we are meant to be.

SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASS DATES
Parishioners, please note the following dates that children from St. Peter's school will receive their First Holy Communion. Please be aware that parking may be an issue at these Masses. We ask that you keep these children in your prayers as they prepare to receive our Lord for the first time.

Saturday, 18th May – 6:00pm
Sunday, 19th May – 10:30am
Saturday 25th May – 6:00pm
Sunday 26th May – 10:30am

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays	6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
Baptisms	Baptisms held 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon. Baptism Preparation Meetings held on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm in Church.
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
Wednesdays	7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass

 

A REMINDER TO PARISHIONERS
Catholics are obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year, in Australia and New Zealand between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday which this year falls on 16^th June 2019.

PARISH MASS COUNT FOR ARCHDIOCESE
We will conduct counting at all weekend masses during the month of May.

CAR PARK
Another near miss in the Car Park !!
Motorists using the privilege or convenience of the church/school car park, please note and adhere to the road markings and directions. Drop off and pick up times and weekday mass times is when most care must be taken.

YOUTH MASS
Please note our next Youth Mass will be celebrated at 5:00pm on May 19^th, 2019. All the Youth of our parish are encouraged to attend. The Youth of our parish will be assisting in all ministries and Fr. Vincent will give a special blessing to all the youth present. Fellowship after mass. Please bring a plate of sweet or savouries to share.

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY, MAY 12^TH World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Today is the World Day of Vocations. Pope Francis tells us: “There can be no greater joy than to risk one’s life for the Lord! I would like to say this especially to you, the young. Do not be deaf to the Lord’s call. If he calls you to follow this path, do not pull your oars into the boat, but trust him”. Let us pray for the young people in our community, and in our families and circle of friends. May our prayers help them to be open to the Lord’s call to consecrated life or priesthood.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
May 12, 2019 – 4^th Sunday of Easter
“The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 13:52)
The disciples heard Our Lord’s call and were able to spread the Gospel message with strength and vitality. We, too, can experience that same joy if we make room for the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts. When we use our gifts in the way that God intends, He fills us with supernatural joy. A joy that others notice and are attracted to.

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
In many countries May is the month of Mary. May the Mother of God accompany us and protect Christians in fighting against the forces of evil. Let us entrust ourselves to her and pray for the Church and for peace in the world..

MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS
The Life, Marriage & Family Office warmly invite all expectant mothers and their families to the Mass for Expectant Mothers to be celebrated by Archbishop Comensoli at St Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday 2 June at 11:00am. Registrations can be made online www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily, lmf@cam.org.au or call 9287 5587. Please note that registration closes on Friday 24 May. Expectant mothers who register will receive a small token of recognition.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Theo McCluskey, Flor Golaw, Florentina Almario, Ludgarda Caruana, Eardley Beck, Maria Hoa, Thomas Tri, Joseph Mau, Agnes Thoi, Jesu Johnkutty and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Bob Meehan, Liam Parr, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Robert Hart, Vincent Jones, Angela & Frank O’Brien, Barbara Brown, Kath Meddings, Josephine Buttigieg, Edith Street, Chantelle Saunders, Glenna Pereira, Phylis Mills, Crecentia Fernando, Paul Camilleri, Zandi Falzon, Helga Jacob and all who are ill in our Parish

ROSTERS

Money Counters - 19 May 19

Les Jones / Tini & Barrie Hope

Readers – 18/19 May 19

6:00pm	Wilfred D’Cruz
8:30am	Giovanna Siccita
10:30am	Sunil Vaz
5:00pm	YOUTH MASS

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 18/19 May 19

6:00pm	D&J Roga / M. Maple / P. Albuquerque
8:30am	Karen F. / G. Sharman / C. Coelho / J. Quinless
10:30am	L. Ortega / S. Delos Reyos / N. Costa / C. Morcom
5:00pm	YOUTH MASS

Music Ministry – 18/19 May 19

6:00pm	St. Cecilia’s Choir
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	FilOz
5:00pm	YOUTH MASS

 

 

 

 

 

PARISH NEWS

 

WELCOME FR. EUGENE SAN and thank you for shepherding our parish during Fr. Vincent’s absence.

BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING
The next Baptism Preparation Meeting will be held on Monday, 6^th May at 7:00pm in Church.

PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES
Parishioners are requested to kindly return their Project Compassion Boxes as soon as possible if you haven’t already done so. Thank you.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays	6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
Baptisms	1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon. Next Preparation Meeting, Monday 6 May at 7:00pm in Church.
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
Wednesdays	7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass

 

SPECIAL COLLECTION
There will be a special collection at all masses this weekend to show our solidarity towards the Sri Lankan Christian Community who have been greatly affected by the recent bombings and devastation that occurred in Colombo and Negombo. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

PARISH MASS COUNT FOR ARCHDIOCESE
We will conduct counting at all weekend masses during the month of May.

SICK LIST
To keep the sick list current, it is reviewed at the end of each month. Please email the parish office at the start of the month to have names included in the sick list.

GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY, MAY 12^TH World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Pope Francis – Message for 2019 World Day of Vocations
‘The Lord’s call is not an intrusion of God in our freedom; it is not a ‘cage’ or a burden to be borne. On the contrary, it is the loving initiative whereby God encounters us and invites us to be part of a great undertaking. So we must love her (the Church), even when we see her face marred by human frailty and sin, and we must help to make her ever more beautiful and radiant, so that she can bear witness to God’s love in the world.

SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASS DATES
Parishioners, please note the following dates that children from St. Peter's school will receive their First Holy Communion. Please be aware that parking may be an issue at these Masses. We ask that you keep these children in your prayers as they prepare to receive our Lord for the first time.

Saturday, 18th May – 6:00pm
Sunday, 19th May – 10:30am
Saturday 25th May – 6:00pm
Sunday 26th May – 10:30am

A reminder to all that next Sunday, 12 May, is MOTHER’S DAY. There will be a blessing for Mothers at all Masses next weekend.

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
If we open our hearts to mercy and we seal forgiveness with a fraternal embrace, we proclaim before the world that it is possible to overcome evil with good.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
MAY 5, 2019 – 3^RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
“Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, ‘Do you love me?’ and he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep.’” (John 21:17)

All of us are challenged to show our love for Jesus and others. Discern how God is calling you to use your time in prayer, your talent in charitable works and your treasure to assist those who are in need. Remember that giving is an act of worship and helps advance the mission of our parish and greater Church.

MASS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS
The Life, Marriage & Family Office warmly invite all expectant mothers and their families to the Mass for Expectant Mothers to be celebrated by Archbishop Comensoli at St Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday 2 June at 11:00am. Registrations can be made online www.cam.org.au/lifemarriagefamily, lmf@cam.org.au or call 9287 5587. Please note that registration closes on Friday 24 May. Expectant mothers who register will receive a small token of recognition.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for July Liantero, Edna D’Souza, Lloyd Clayburn, Jenny Oquendo, Norma Dayao and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Dorothy Anne Mulquiney, Lewis Vella, Teresa Colosimo, Jesus Barrometro, Molly Golding, Mary Hartshorn, Margaret & Neville Smith and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Bob Meehan, Liam Parr, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Robert Hart, Vincent Jones, Angela & Frank O’Brien, Barbara Brown, Kath Meddings, Josephine Buttigieg, Edith Street, Chantelle Saunders, Glenna Pereira, Phylis Mills, Crecentia Fernando and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Money Counters - 12 May 19

John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira

Readers – 11/12 May 19

6:00pm	Elaine Dalton
8:30am	Les Jones
10:30am	Lionel D’Cruz
5:00pm	Melanie Etiennette

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 11/12 May 19

6:00pm	B. Raj / N. Golaw / M. Maple / H. Durski
8:30am	B. Jones / K. English / S. Gomez / A. Vesty
10:30am	Sally DiB / S. Colla / F. Caruana / V. Firman
5:00pm	R. Perera / S. Joseph / E. Behrouzi / D. Etiennette

Music Ministry – 11/12 May 19

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ

 

 

 

PARISH NEWS

 

FR. VINCENT will be away on annual leave from 29 April to 16 May 2019. During this time, Fr. Eugene San will celebrate all week day and weekend Masses.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH 

Sundays	6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
Baptisms	1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon. Next Preparation Meeting, Monday 6 May at 7:00pm in Church.
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
Wednesdays	7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass

 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Kyle Sebastian Amador Moreno who was baptised on Saturday. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the love of Parents, Godparents, family and friends, we pray that this child will lead a life full of happiness, faith and love.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – 28^TH APRIL, 2019
To celebrate this Feast there will be Exposition, Adoration and Confession commencing at 2:00pm. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3:00pm (the hour of Mercy), followed by Mass which will be celebrated by Fr. Denis Stanley STL EV, Rector of Corpus Christi College, Carlton and Fr. Vincent John. Please note that 5:00pm Mass will be celebrated as normal.

ST. MARIA FAUSTINA KOWALSKA
On this Divine Mercy Sunday, we remember St. Maria Faustina Kowalska. The devotions to the Divine Mercy are based on the writings of St. Maria Faustina’s messages from Jesus. St. Maria Faustina was beatified on 18^th April 1993 and canonized on 30^th April 2000, both by Pope St. John Paul II. Her feast day is celebrated on October 5^th.

The next HEALING MASS will be held on Saturday, 4 May, from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. All are invited to attend.

BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING
The next Baptism Preparation Meeting will be held on Monday, 6 May at 7:00pm in Church.

PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES
A box has been placed outside the Sacristy for the return of Project Compassion boxes or you can see Fr. Vincent or Dcn. Charles to return your boxes. Thank you.

SPECIAL COLLECTION
There will be a special collection next weekend 4^th/5^th May 2019 to show our solidarity towards the Sri Lankan Christian Community who have been greatly affected by the recent bombings and devastation that occurred in Colombo and Negombo.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

HIGH TEA WITH JOSEPH'S CORNER
Sunday, 5^th May 2010 at Mount St. Joseph's Girls College, 129-133 Maidstone Street, Altona, 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Cost - $30 per person. Includes music, raffles, door prizes, guest speakers, party planners, great food and lots more. Book tickets on 9315 2680 or call Tania on 0439 165 660.

All funds raised go to Josephs Corner to assist with counselling for people with addictions and their families.

PARISH MASS COUNT FOR ARCHDIOCESE
Please note we will conduct counting at all weekend masses during the month of May,

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
Let us welcome Christ’s victory over sin and death into our lives. In this way, we will draw His transforming power upon all creation as well.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
APRIL 28, 2019 – DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’” (John 20:21)

Peace – the first gift of the risen Lord. Just as Jesus sent the apostles out into the world, so too, He sends us. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to be grateful and generous. Look for opportunities to share His peace, not only within our local parish boundaries, but outside of them as well. In giving, we receive the peace of Jesus Christ.

‘HOW TO WIN AN ARGUMENT WITHOUT LOSING A SOUL’: THEOLOGY @ THE PUB
Monday 6 May, 6.30–9pm
The Royal Melbourne Hotel, 629 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Theology @ the Pub and Catholic Vocations Melbourne are proud to be hosting internationally renowned author, podcaster and speaker Matt Fradd on his Melbourne tour. Matt’s podcast ‘Pints With Aquinas’ receives hundreds of thousands of downloads every month. An Aussie by birth, Matt lives with his wife Cameron and their children in Georgia. Join us as Matt shares from his vast experience on the topic.
Registrations: https://www.trybooking.com/BBABQ

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Christopher Hart, Mary Anne Catalan, Leon Pierre Germaine, Hazel D’Rozario, the Christian community of Sri Lanka affected by the recent bombings and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Antonio Azzopardi, Emmanuel Azzopardi, Mary Walker, Frank Desira, Leon Gill, Tibor Frank, Liborio and Sarina (Rosa) Scrofani, Evangeline Salipong, Annamma Mathew, Aleykutty Joseph, Teresa Hanh Eutimo Castro and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Liam Parr, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Robert Hart, Vincent Jones, Angela O’Brian, Kath Meddings, Patrick Thornby, Patrick Clark, Lewis Zammit, Nofoao Thomas, Vonnie Pritchard, Shelton, Melvin Ramshaw, Maria Barruto, Lee Andrew Tesaluna, Rosa Carullo, Jeffrey Grech, Jeffrey Trach, Barbara Brown, Josephine Buttigieg, Melissa Caroline Bear, Kenneth Henriques, Santana D’Souza, Monica Harris, James Williams, Rosemary Fairney, Joyce Devine, Frank O’Brien, Liam Fitzpatrick, Trish Hamill, Bruce Renn, Margie Fernando, Alva Duran. Chantelle Saunders, Glenna Pereira, Phylis Mills, Crecentia Fernando and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters - 5 May 19

Kevin McLoughlin / Jeff Leeson

Readers – 4/5 May 19

6:00pm	Jeslin Shaji
8:30am	Grace Sharman
10:30am	Sibrina Harry
5:00pm	Sonia Sabu Mathew

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 4/5 May 19

6:00pm	B. Farrugia / Josie T. / Davy F. / Praful A.
8:30am	R. Johnson / Karen F. / C. Coelho / E. Stowers
10:30am	B. Fernandes / Vanina IaA / C. Morcom / N. Costa
5:00pm	A. Etiennette / C. Skinner / J. Phan Lai / G. Siccita

Music Ministry - 4/5 May 19

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Samoan Choir
5:00pm	FilOz

PARISH NEWS

 

EASTER BLESSING from Fr. Vincent John, Dcns. Charles English & Royden D'Souza
May the Blessings of the Lord guide you, protect you & be with you and yours Today & Always.
Wishing you a Blessed Easter
Time of Joy, Time of Giving!

FR. VINCENT will be away on annual leave from 29 April to 16 May 2019. During this time, Fr. Eugene San will celebrate all week day and weekend Masses.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Alexis Isabel Blaikie-Panic 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 this children will lead a life full of happiness, faith and love.

We also welcome our Catechumens andravas Patabendi Samitha De Vas Gunawardena and Amrita Ranchod who receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, 20 April 2019.

THANK YOU to all those who have helped during Holy Week. Very Special Thanks and Gratitude to the Ladies Auxiliary for their work during the entire Lenten season and throughout the year.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays	6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
Baptisms	1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon. Next Preparation Meeting, Monday 6 May at 7:00pm in Church.
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
Wednesdays	7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass

 

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY - 28TH APRIL, 2019
To celebrate this Feast there will be Exposition, Adoration and Confession commencing at 2 pm. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3 pm (the hour of Mercy), followed by Mass. Please check timetable below. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Denis Stanley STL EV, Rector of Corpus Christi College, Carlton and Fr. Vincent John.

DIVINE MERCY TIMETABLE 

Sunday 21 April to Friday 26 April – After 8:30am Mass

Saturday, 27 April – After 9:15am Mass

DIVINE MERCY FEAST, SUNDAY, 28 APRIL

8:30am, 10:30am 5:00pm – Normal Sunday Masses

2:00pm – Exposition, Adoration, Confession

3:00pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Mass

CONFESSIONS

Every Saturday – After   9:15am Mass Every Wednesday – After 7:00pm Mass Holy Saturday – 9:00am

 

EASTER MESSAGE 2019 from Most Rev Peter A. Comensoli
Archbishop of Melbourne
Happy Easter, friends in Christ. Happy Easter in the name of Jesus, the Risen One. When Jesus appeared among his friends after the Resurrection, the first thing he did was to show them the wounds of his crucifixion. ‘Here,’ he said to them, ‘see my once-nailed hands and feet; look at my pierced side.’ The person who stood before his friends was no ghostly hologram of someone they once knew; it was Jesus himself, alive. After three days in the tomb, and now brimming with divine energy, Jesus did not hide the wounds of his death from his friends. Instead, he carried them with him into the resurrected life. Those transfigured wounds of Jesus matter to us, his friends today. His death was no fake; his resurrection no trick. With his own body—once wounded in death—he now brings new possibilities to us all. Our way ahead with Him does not mean a rejection of our past, but a transfiguration of it. Jesus is our hope of a new path. This Easter, all of us are being invited to taste something of this joy of the Resurrection, to look on Jesus’ resurrected wounds and see hope for the world. This is because our own wounds and sorrows, our griefs and struggles, our anguishes and angers, have all been absorbed into the healed wounds of Jesus. So begins my first sharing in the Easter Season with you as your archbishop. I’ve been looking forward to it, because we have been walking through loss and grief in the Church here in Melbourne, and we are so in need of the Lord who wants us to share his Easter joy. Christ is alive; and he wants us to be alive. The Risen Lord, who will never abandon his people, is offering us the strength to set out on a new path with him. As shattered and as wounded as our local Church can seem, the Risen Lord, in his gloriously wounded body, is inviting us to share in his life and to walk with him.

PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES
A box has been placed outside the Sacristy for the return of Project Compassion boxes or you can see Fr. Vincent or one of the Deacons to return your boxes. Thank you.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Yolanda Santos, Elsa D’Souza and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Catherine Dinh, Gabriel Dinh, Tibor Fran, Leon Gill, Evangeline Salipong, Anthony Borg. Eutimo Ariniego Castro and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Liam Parr, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Robert Hart, Vincent Jones, Angela O’Brian, Kath Meddings, Patrick Thornby, Patrick Clark, Lewis Zammit, Nofoao Thomas, Vonnie Pritchard, Shelton, Melvin Ramshaw, Maria Barruto, Lee Andrew Tesaluna, Rosa Carullo, Jeffrey Grech, Jeffrey Trach, Barbara Brown, Josephine Buttigieg, Melissa Caroline Bear, Kenneth Henriques, Santana D’Souza, Monica Harris, James Williams, Rosemary Fairney, Joyce Devine, Frank O’Brien, Liam Fitzpatrick, Trish Hamill, Bruce Renn, Margie Fernando, Alva Duran. Chantelle Saunders, Glenna Pereira and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters - 28 Apr 19

Les Jones / Tini & Barrie Hope

Readers – 27/28 Apr 19

6:00pm	Adele Vesty
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Elenoa Eliepa
5:00pm	Catherine Thomas

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 27/28 Apr 19

6:00pm	I. D’Lima / E. Mills / S. Martis / S. Albuquerque
8:30am	KSC Minister / K. McLoughlin / L&B Jones
10:30am	Sally DiB / V. Firman / M. Naufahu VOLUNTEER
5:00pm	E. Behrouzi / J. Etiennette / S. Joseph / R. Pereira

Music Ministry - 27/28 Apr 19

6:00pm	Mater Dolorosa
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Domini Chorum
5:00pm	VOLUNTEER

 

PARISH NEWS

 

LENTEN/EASTER TIMETABLE

PALM SUNDAY, 13/14 APRIL

Normal Weekend Masses

HOLY THURSDAY, 18 APRIL

7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper including Washing of the Feet and Vigil until 11:00pm

GOOD FRIDAY, 19 APRIL

10:00am – Stations of the Cross

3:00pm – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion followed by Divine Mercy Novena

EASTER VIGIL, 20 APRIL

7:30pm – Easter Vigil Mass

EASTER SUNDAY, 21 APRIL

8:30am & 10:30am Masses 1:15pm Spanish Mass

N0 5:00PM MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA TIMETABLE

Good Friday, 19 April – After 3:00pm Service

Holy Saturday, 20 April – 8:30am followed by Confessions (No morning Mass)

Sunday 21 April to Friday 26 April – After 8:30am Mass

Saturday, 27 April – After 9:15am Mass

DIVINE MERCY FEAST, SUNDAY, 28 APRIL

8:30am, 10:30am 5:00pm – Normal Sunday Masses

2:00pm – Exposition, Adoration, Confession

3:00pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Mass

CONFESSIONS

Every Saturday – After   9:15am Mass Every Wednesday – After 7:00pm Mass Holy Saturday – 9:00am

 

READINGS FOR EASTER TRIDUUM

HOLY THURSDAY 1st Reading Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Resp. Psalm Ps 115:12-13, 15-18 2nd Reading 1 Cor 11:23-26 Gospel Acclamation Jn13:34 Gospel Jn 13:1-15	GOOD FRIDAY 1st Reading Is 52:13-53:12 Resp. Psalm Ps 30:2,6,12-13,15-17,25 2nd Reading Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Gospel Acclamation Phil 2:8-9 Gospel Jn 18:1-19:42
EASTER VIGIL 1st Reading :  Gen.1:1-2:2, Resp Psalm Ps103,1-2,5-6,10,  12-14,24,35 2nd Reading Gen. 22:1-18, Resp. Psalm Ps 15:5,8-11 3rd Reading Ex 14:15-15:1. Canticle Ex 15:1-6,17-18	EASTER SUNDAY 1st Reading Acts 10:34,37-43 Resp. Psalm Ps 117:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 2nd Reading Col 3:1-4 Gospel Acclamation 1 Cor 5:6-8 Gospel Jn 20:1-9

 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays	6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
Baptisms	1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon. Next Preparation Meeting, Monday 1 April at 7:00pm in Church.
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
Wednesdays	7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass
11th April	7:00pm Combined Parish Rite II Reconciliation at St. Peters.

 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS on Good Friday at 10:00am will be led and conducted by the Young Adults of our parish. There will also be video clips on each station from the Movie The Passion of Christ Directed by Mel Gibson.

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
There will only be one collection on Good Friday with all proceeds going to the upkeep and restoration of the Churches and Shrines in the Holy Land. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

GOOD FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT
In order to continue our commemoration of the Good Friday services, the Young Adults Group will show the movie Son of God, based entirely on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The movie will commence at 7:00pm  on Friday, April 19^th 2019. There will be no BBQ or snacks. So, come along and continue to learn about our God who died on the Cross to save us. The movie will be screened on the big new wide screen in the church hall with stereophonic sound.

PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES
A box has been placed outside the Sacristy for the return of Project Compassion boxes. Or, you can see Fr. Vincent or one of the Deacons to return your boxes. Thank you.

BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study continues on Tuesday (April 16) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the theatrette. We are at Mark Chapter 3. All are welcome. Enquiries:  Message 0426 071 375.

ANZAC DAY REMEMBRANCE MASS – THURSDAY 25^TH APRIL, 8:30AM
Please join us for this special Mass which will include the Ode, the Last Post and the National Anthem. One minute silence will also be observed.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – 28^TH APRIL, 2019
To celebrate this Feast, there will be Exposition, Adoration and Confession commencing at 2:00pm. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3:00pm (the hour of Mercy), followed by Mass. Please note that the 5:00pm Sunday Mass will be celebrated as usual. Please check timetable in this bulletin.

WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK THE KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS for the erection of the Lenten Crosses in Hoppers Crossing and Werribee.

THANK YOU TO ALL GREEN NURSERY for their donation of palms for our Palm Sunday celebrations.

MONTHLY YOUTH MASS
There will be no youth mass this month as the third Sunday is Easter Sunday. Instead, the Young Adults will lead and conduct the Good Friday Stations of the Cross. Next Youth Mass is on Sunday 19^th May at 5:00pm.

MASS OF THE HOLY OILS (CHRISM MASS) – TUES 16^TH APRIL 11:00AM, ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, EAST MELBOURNE
All are invited to attend this special Mass celebrated by Archbishop Peter Comensoli and concelebrated with Priests and Deacons from the Archdiocese. At this Mass, the Oil of the Sick, the Oils of Catechumens and the Chrism are blessed. This Mass manifests the communion of the Priests with their Bishop in a leadership of service. Kindly note that the 8:30am morning Mass will be celebrated as usual at our church.

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
During this time of Lent we are invited to look to others too with charity, which frees us from the vanity of possessing, from thinking that things are good if they are good for me.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 21 Apr 19

Pravin A. / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman

Readers – 20/21 Apr 19

7:30pm	C. Skinner / Davy F. / B. Steinhauer / E. Dalton
8:30am	K. McLoughlin / S. D’Silva
10:30am	S. Vaz
5:00pm	NO MASS

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 20/21 Apr 19

7:30pm	B. Farrugia / M. Maple / J. Poppen / M. Naufahu / S. Martis / D&J Roga
8:30am	E. Behrouzi / C. Coelho / L&B Jones /H. Durski / K. English / G. Siccita
10:30am	N. Costa / V. Firman / M. Peters / VOL
5:00pm	NO MASS

Music Ministry – 20/21 Apr 19

7:30pm	St. Peter’s Choir
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	FilOz
5:00pm	NO MASS

 

PARISH NEWS

 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays	6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
Baptisms	1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon. Next Preparation Meeting, Monday 1 April at 7:00pm in Church.
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm – NEXT HEALING MASS ON APRIL 6TH, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
Wednesdays	7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass

 

COMMUNION SERVICE
Please note that as Fr. Vincent is not available, instead of Mass at 8:30am there will be Liturgy of the Word and Communion Service on Tuesday 2^nd April and Wednesday 10^th April. There will be the usual 7:00pm Mass on Wednesday 10^th April.

FIRST FRIDAY SERVICE on April 5^th begins with Mass at 7:00pm, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, time for reflection, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and nine offices until 10:00pm. Come and spend some time with the Lord.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ends next Sunday, 7^th April. Please remember to turn your clocks BACK 1 hour the night before so you are not too late for Mass !!

BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study continues on April 2^nd 2019 in the theatrette. We are studying the Gospel of Mark and are at Ch 2. Bible Study class will be conducted by Clive Gonsalves from St. James Parish. New members welcome. Enquiries to Royden 0426 071 375

LENTEN RETREAT
Lenten retreat continues on April 4 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, conducted by Deacons Royden & Charles. These will consist of teachings, short films, music, reflections on key parables from the Gospel of Luke to increase our faith and build a stronger relationship with Jesus during this Lenten Period. There will also be Eucharistic Adoration, solemn prayer and confessions. On April 4^th we will reflect on the parable of The Good Samaritan.

CONGRATULATIONS to Grade3 Students who make their first Reconciliation on Tuesday, 2^nd April at 7:00pm. We pray that God will shower these children with his blessings.

COMBINED PARISH RITE II RECONCILIATION, THURS. 11^TH APRIL, 7:00PM AT ST. PETER'S PARISH
Please join us for our annual Rite II Reconciliation on Thursday 11^th April at 7:00pm. This is a great way to prepare ourselves this Lenten season for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery. All welcome.

MASS OF THE HOLY OILS (CHRISM MASS)- TUES 16^TH APRIL 11:00AM, ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, EAST MELBOURNE
All are invited to attend this special Mass celebrated by Archbishop Peter Comensoli and concelebrated with Priests and Deacons from the Archdiocese. Also, the Oil of the Sick, the Oils of Catechumens and the Chrism are blessed. This Mass manifests the communion of the Priests with their Bishop in a leadership of service. Kindly note that the 8:30am morning Mass will be celebrated as usual.

IMPORTANT LENTEN INFORMATION
Ash Wednesday & Good Friday are days of Fasting and Abstinence from meat. All other Fridays, except solemnities, the law of the common practice of penance is fulfilled by any one of the following:

1. Prayer eg – Mass attendance; family prayer; a visit to a church or chapel; reading the Bible; making Stations of the Cross; praying the Rosary, etc.
2. Self Denial eg – not eating meat, sweets or dessert; giving up entertainment to spend time with family; limiting food and drink to give to the poor of ones own country or elsewhere, etc. Project Compassion is a major means of expressing self-denial in Australia.
3. Helping Others eg – special attention to someone who is poor, sick, elderly, lonely or overburdened, etc.

• All who have turned 18 and who are not yet 60 are bound to fast. All who have completed 14 are bound to abstain. (Canon 1252)
• Lent is a time of penance. During this season the faithful are exhorted to devote themselves in a special manner to prayer, to engage in works of piety and charity and to deny themselves.
• All faithful are obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled between Ash Wednesday 6 March 19 and Trinity Sunday, 16 June 19 unless for a good reason it is fulfilled at another time during the year.

The wonderful gift of the Lord’s merciful love is offered in a special way in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Lent is a most appropriate time to receive this Sacrament. All who have reached the age of discretion are bound faithfully to confess their grave sins at least once a year.

VISIT BY FR. DOM DI GIORGIO
As Fr. Dom is celebrating the 60^th Anniversary of his priesthood, Fr. Vincent has invited him to celebrate the 10:30am Mass next Sunday, 7^th April. Let us welcome Fr. Dom back with our usual St. Peter's warmth and hospitality.

 THE NEXT HEALING MASS will be held on Saturday, 6^th April from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. All are invited to attend the Praise & Worship, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with the Healing Mass.

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
Outward appearance, money, career, hobbies: these are sirens that enchant us and then set us adrift. #Lent is a time of grace to free our hearts from vanities.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Virginia Jewers, Trix Andrada, Janice Cassar, Fillipo Amore and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Phillip Jones, Kuriakkose Palatty, Buenaventura Are, Benita Reyes and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

 

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Liam Parr, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Robert Hart, Vincent Jones, Angela O’Brian, Kath Meddings, Patrick Thornby, Patrick Clark, Lewis Zammit, Nofoao Thomas, Vonnie Pritchard, Shelton, Melvin Ramshaw, Maria Barruto, Lee Andrew Tesaluna, Rosa Carullo, Jeffrey Grech, Martha Rodrigues, Jeffrey Trach, Barbara Brown, Josephine Buttigieg, Melissa Caroline Bear, Kenneth Henriques, Santana D’Souza, Monica Harris, James Williams, Rosemary Fairnie, Joyce Devine, Frank O’Brien, Liam Fitzpatrick, Trish Hamill, Bruce Renn and all who are ill in our parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 7 April 19

Les Jones / Tini & Barrie Hope

Readers – 6/7 April 19

6:00pm	Jeslin Shaji
8:30am	Bev Jones
10:30am	Lute Eliepa
5:00pm	Sonia Sabu Mathew

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 6/7 April 19

6:00pm	H Durski / N Golaw / B Fernandes / Davy F.
8:30am	Karen F. / S. Gomez / C. Coelho / L. Jones
10:30am	N. Costa / L. Ortega / Sally DiB / M. Naufahu
5:00pm	R Perera/D Etiennette/S Joseph/E Behrouzi

Music Ministry - 6/7 April 19

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Samoan Choir
5:00pm	FilOz

 

 

PARISH NEWS

 

PALM SUNDAY, 14 APRIL
Next weekend 13/14 April palms will be blessed and distributed at all weekend Masses.

COMMUNION SERVICE
Please note that as Fr. Vincent is not available, instead of Mass at 8:30am there will be Liturgy of the Word and Communion Service on Wednesday 10^th April. There will be the usual 7:00pm Mass on Wednesday 10^th April.

COMBINED PARISH RITE II RECONCILIATION, THURS. 11^TH APRIL, 7:00PM AT ST. PETER'S PARISH
Please join us for our annual Rite II Reconciliation on Thursday 11^th April at 7:00pm. This is a great way to prepare ourselves this Lenten season for the celebration of the Paschal Mystery. All welcome.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays	6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
Baptisms	1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon. Next Preparation Meeting, Monday 1 April at 7:00pm in Church.
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
Wednesdays	7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass
11th April	7:00pm Combined Parish Rite II Reconciliation at St. Peters.

 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Christian Robert Tringali, Ethan Christopher Brewer, Xavier Raymond Mulquiney 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.

CONGRATULATIONS FR. DOM on the 60^th Anniversary of your Priesthood. Thank you for your shepherding over the past 60 years, and in particular for our parish, St. Peter's.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Held every Friday during Lent commencing at 7:00pm in the Church and followed by Mass. Stations of the Cross on 12^th April will be led by the St Peters Charismatic Prayer Community.

LENTEN RETREAT
Thank you to all who attended the Lenten Retreat over the last 4 weeks. We were able to journey with Christ through the Gospels and build a closer relationship with Jesus. May this be the start of a new journey that carries on well past Easter. With your support we may have an Advent retreat later this year.

PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES
A box has been placed outside the Sacristy for the return of Project Compassion boxes or you can see Fr. Vincent or one of the Deacons to return your boxes. Thank you.

GOOD FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHT
In order to continue our commemoration of the Good Friday services, Young Adults Group will be showing the movie Son of God entirely based on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The movie will commence at 7:00pm and there will be no BBQ or snacks. So come along and continue to learn about our God who died on the Cross to save us.

MASS OF THE HOLY OILS (CHRISM MASS)- TUES 16^TH APRIL 11:00AM, ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, EAST MELBOURNE
All are invited to attend this special Mass celebrated by Archbishop Peter Comensoli and concelebrated with Priests and Deacons from the Archdiocese. Also, the Oil of the Sick, the Oils of Catechumens and the Chrism are blessed. This Mass manifests the communion of the Priests with their Bishop in a leadership of service. Kindly note that the 8:30am morning Mass will be celebrated as usual.

DID YOU KNOW?
At the present time, we have fifty students in our seminary at Carlton, Corpus Christi College. There are currently thirty-five students for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Melbourne – thirty in Corpus Christi College, and five studying in Rome. Please keep these men in your prayers, and pray that many more will join them to minister in our Archdiocese. Your prayer today might make the difference to a young person.

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
If we do not listen to the voice of the Lord, our hearts become like soil without water. That is why the Lord says: “Harden not your hearts”.

LENTEN/EASTER TIMETABLE

RECONCILIATION RITE II Thursday, 11 April, 7:30pm in Church

PALM SUNDAY, 13/14 APRIL Normal Weekend Masses

HOLY THURSDAY, 18 APRIL 7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper including Washing of the Feet and Vigil until 11:00pm

GOOD FRIDAY, 19 APRIL 10:00am – Stations of the Cross 3:00pm – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion followed by Divine Mercy Novena

EASTER VIGIL, 20 APRIL 7:30pm – Easter Vigil Mass

EASTER SUNDAY, 21 APRIL 8:30am & 10:30am Masses 1:15pm Spanish Mass

N0 5:00PM MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA TIMETABLE

Good Friday, 19 April – After 3:00pm Service

Holy Saturday, 20 April – 8:30am followed by Confessions (No morning Mass)

Sunday 21 April – After 8:30am Mass

Monday 22 April to Friday 26 April – After 8:30am Mass

Saturday, 27 April – After 9:15am Mass

DIVINE MERCY FEAST, SUNDAY, 28 APRIL

8:30am, 10:30am 5:00pm – Normal Sunday Masses

2:00pm – Exposition, Adoration, Confession

3:00pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Mass

CONFESSIONS Every Saturday – After  9:15am Mass Every Wednesday – After 7:00pm Mass Holy Saturday – 9:00am

 

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Martha Rodrigues, Ceada D’Cruz, Sophie Fernandes, Hubert Hurtis, Mary Farrugia, Eileen Janer and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Judith & Sebastian D’Cruz, Afra & Isidon Fernandes, Lorna Anderson, Tibor Frank, Ramon Alinea, Irineo Bansale, Victoria Sapiano, Jim Murray, Terry McGovern, Nick Adamo, Alex deBorja, Elena dela Cruz, Antonio Grisancich, Aniceta Esmaquel, Maria Nguyen, Peter and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Liam Parr, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Robert Hart, Vincent Jones, Angela O’Brian, Kath Meddings, Patrick Thornby, Patrick Clark, Lewis Zammit, Nofoao Thomas, Vonnie Pritchard, Shelton, Melvin Ramshaw, Maria Barruto, Lee Andrew Tesaluna, Rosa Carullo, Jeffrey Grech, Jeffrey Trach, Barbara Brown, Josephine Buttigieg, Melissa Caroline Bear, Kenneth Henriques, Santana D’Souza, Monica Harris, James Williams, Rosemary Fairney, Joyce Devine, Frank O’Brien, Liam Fitzpatrick, Trish Hamill, Bruce Renn, Margie Fernando and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Palm Sunday Money Counters - 14 Apr 19

Kevin McLoughlin / Jeff Leeson

Palm Sunday Readers – 13/14 Apr 19

6:00pm	W. D’Cruz / D. Fernandez Dcn. Charles / Fr. Vincent / J. Poppen
8:30am	R. Hibbert / G. Siccita Dcn. Charles / Fr. Vincent / D. Hankins
10:30am	S. Harry / L. Vasquez Dcn. Charles / Fr. Vincent / S. Vaz
5:00pm	J. Cardel / G. Sharman Dcn. Charles / Fr. Vincent / C. Skinner

Palm Sunday Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 13/14 Apr 19

6:00pm	B. Farrugia / J. Tramontana / M. Maple / S. Martis/ S. D’Silva / H. Durski / Vol
8:30am	R. Johnson/ A. Vesty / M. Nelthropp / K. English / K. McLoughlin / D&J Roga
10:30am	M&Z D’Mello /N. Costa / M. Naufahu / S&I Simangan / V. Firman
5:00pm	E. Behrouzi / I. D’Lima  / 2 x  VOLUNTEERS

Palm Sunday Music Ministry - 13/14 Apr 19

6:00pm	Mater Dolarosa
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	FilOz
5:00pm	Footsteps

 

 

 

 

PARISH NEWS

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays	6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
Baptisms	1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm – NEXT HEALING MASS ON APRIL 6TH, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
Wednesdays	7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass

 

BLESSING FOR ALL PREGNANT MOTHERS AND THEIR UNBORN BABIES
To mark the Feast of the Annunciation, Father will be giving a special blessing for all pregnant mothers and their unborn babies at the conclusion of all Masses on the weekend of 23/24 March.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS held every Friday during Lent commencing at 7:00pm in the Church and followed by Mass. Stations of the Cross on 22 March will be led by the Ministry for Special Ministers.

LENT ANOINTING FOR HEALING MASS – TUES 26^TH MARCH, 11:00 AM
Everyone, especially the sick and elderly, are invited to attend our annual Anointing for Healing Mass on Tuesday, 26^th March at 11:00 am. Following Mass, a light luncheon will be served in the hall. All welcome.

LENTEN RETREAT
Lenten retreat continues on March 28 and April 4 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, conducted by Deacons Royden & Charles. These will consist of teachings, short films, music, reflections on key parables from the Gospel of Luke to increase our faith and build a stronger relationship with Jesus during this Lenten Period. There will also be Eucharistic Adoration, solemn prayer and confessions. On March 28^th we will reflect on the parable of The Rich Man & Lazarus.

PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES are located in the foyer. Please collect one after Mass. Thank you.

MOTHER OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR NOVENA
Every Wednesday at 7:30pm (after 7:00pm mass) consisting of traditional prayers, scripture reading, brief homily, Eucharistic Adoration and some of our favourite hymns. Come and join us for the Novena. Novena Books for personal use are available at the sacristy or after the Novena on Wednesday for $5.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE
Please support our Sausage Sizzle which will be held after all Masses this weekend. Proceeds from the Sausage Sizzle go towards activities in our Church.

YOUNG ADULTS
We would like to thank all youth who attended the youth mass on Sunday March 17^th. Thank you to all the parents who encouraged and brought their children for the youth mass where the number of youth attending each mass is increasing as also is the number of youth joining the Young Adults Ministry. Special thanks to the Lopez family for donating savouries for the evening.

ADVERTISING IN BACK OF PARISH BULLETIN
Parishioners, if you would like to advertise on the back page of the Parish Bulletin, we currently have some vacant spots. Cost of advertising for one year is $200. Please contact the Parish Office on 9749 4300 if you would like to take up one of the vacant spots.

IMPORTANT LENTEN INFORMATION
Ash Wednesday & Good Friday are days of Fasting and Abstinence from meat. All other Fridays, except solemnities, the law of the common practice of penance is fulfilled by any one of the following:

1. Prayer eg – Mass attendance; family prayer; a visit to a church or chapel; reading the Bible; making Stations of the Cross; praying the Rosary, etc.
2. Self Denial eg – not eating meat, sweets or dessert; giving up entertainment to spend time with family; limiting food and drink to give to the poor of ones own country or elsewhere, etc. Project Compassion is a major means of expressing self-denial in Australia.
3. Helping Others eg – special attention to someone who is poort, sick, elderly, lonely or overburdened, etc.

• All who have turned 18 and who are not yet 60 are bound to fast. All who have completed 14 are bound to abstain. (Canon 1252)
• Lent is a time of penance. During this season the faithful are exhorted to devote themselves in a special manner to prayer, to engage in works of piety and charity and to deny themselves.
• All faithful are obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled between Ash Wednesday 6 March 19 and Trinity Sunday, 16 June 19 unless for a good reason it is fulfilled at another time during the year.

The wonderful gift of the Lord’s merciful love is offered in a special way in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Lent is a most appropriate time to receive this Sacrament. All who have reached the age of discretion are bound faithfully to confess their grave sins at least once a year.

FUNERALS on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are forbidden. Funerals on these days are celebrated with the Liturgy of the Word and without the Eucharistic Sacrifice.

WEDDINGS are discouraged on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. If they are required, no decorations including flowers, no music or Nuptial Mass will be permitted.

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
I pray for the victims of the horrible attack against two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. I renew my invitation for prayer and gestures of peace to combat hatred and violence.

SPIRITUAL RETREAT, SATURDAY, 30^TH MARCH 2019 at the Community Centre, 9:30am to 4:00pm. Led by Anastia Rebello & Team. Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea provided.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Virginia Jewers, Giovanni Simioni, Isave Nguyen, Ravenal Pamparo, Charles, Trix Andrade, Celina David and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Geoff Dalton, Helene Green, Fr. Edward D’Souza, Lino Rosas, Gwenda Henry, Rolando Sanchez and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Liam Parr, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Virginia Jewers, Robert Hart, Vincent Jones, Angela O’Brian, Kath Meddings, Patrick Thornby, Patrick Clark, Lewis Zammit, Nofoao Thomas, Vonnie Pritchard, Shelton, Melvin Ramshaw, Maria Barruto, Lee Andrew Tesaluna, Rosa Carullo, Jeffrey Grech, Martha Rodrigues, Jeffrey Trach, Barbara Brown, Josephine Buttigieg, Melissa Caroline Bear, Kenneth Henriques, Santana D’Souza, Monica Harris, James Williams, Rosemary Fairnie and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 31 March 19

John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira

Readers – 30/31 March 19

6:00pm	Ignes D’Lima
8:30am	Kitty Stuttard
10:30am	Sharon Aurubia
5:00pm	Connie Skinner

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 30/31 March 19

6:00pm	B. Farrugia / J. Poppen / Davy F. / E. Dalton
8:30am	G. Sharman / D&J Roga / A. Vesty
10:30am	V.Azimi / N. Costa / C. Morcom / V. Firman
5:00pm	S&I Simangan / A. Etiennette / J. Phan Lai

Music Ministry - 30/31March 19

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Shepherds of Christ
5:00pm	Youth Band

 

 

PARISH NEWS

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays	6:15 to 8:15pm HSI School of Discipleship in Community Centre Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5pm Mass Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm
Baptisms	1st & 3rd Sundays at 12 noon
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm – NEXT HEALING MASS ON APRIL 6TH, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
Wednesdays	7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass

 

MOTHER OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR NOVENA Every Wednesday at 7:30pm (after 7:00pm mass) consisting of traditional prayers, scripture reading, brief homily, Eucharistic Adoration and some of our favourite hymns. Come and join us for the Novena. Novena Books for personal use are available at the sacristy or after the Novena on Wednesday for $5.

LENTEN RETREAT
Lenten retreat continues on March 21,28 and April 4 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, conducted by Deacons Royden & Charles. These will consist of teachings, short films, music, reflections on key parables from the Gospel of Luke to increase our faith and build a stronger relationship with Jesus during this Lenten Period. There will also be Eucharistic Adoration, solemn prayer and confessions. On March 21^st we will reflect on Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS held every Friday during Lent commencing at 7:00pm in the Church and followed by Mass. Stations of the Cross on 22 March will be led by the Music Ministry.

SACRAMENTAL & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMME
If your children attend a non-Catholic School and you wish for them to prepare to receive Sacraments or general instruction, come and see us. Classes each Sunday from 9:15am to 10:25am. Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate. Enquiries to Bernice on 9749 2812.

THANK YOU Father Vincent and Parishioners of St. Peter's for your prayers and support during our son, Vincent's illness. He is now on the road to recovery.
Les & Bev Jones.

IMPORTANT LENTEN INFORMATION
Ash Wednesday & Good Friday are days of Fasting and Abstinence from meat. All other Fridays, except solemnities, the law of the common practice of penance is fulfilled by any one of the following:

1. Prayer eg – Mass attendance; family prayer; a visit to a church or chapel; reading the Bible; making Stations of the Cross; praying the Rosary, etc.
2. Self Denial eg – not eating meat, sweets or dessert; giving up entertainment to spend time with family; limiting food and drink to give to the poor of ones own country or elsewhere, etc. Project Compassion is a major means of expressing self-denial in Australia.
3. Helping Others eg – special attention to someone who is poort, sick, elderly, lonely or overburdened, etc.

• All who have turned 18 and who are not yet 60 are bound to fast. All who have completed 14 are bound to abstain. (Canon 1252)
• Lent is a time of penance. During this season the faithful are exhorted to devote themselves in a special manner to prayer, to engage in works of piety and charity and to deny themselves.
• All faithful are obliged to receive Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled between Ash Wednesday 6 March 19 and Trinity Sunday, 16 June 19 unless for a good reason it is fulfilled at another time during the year.

The wonderful gift of the Lord’s merciful love is offered in a special way in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Lent is a most appropriate time to receive this Sacrament. All who have reached the age of discretion are bound faithfully to confess their grave sins at least once a year.

PROJECT COMPASSION BOXES are located in the foyer. Please collect one after Mass. Thank you.

YOUTH MASS
This Sunday (March 17) the 5:00pm mass will be the Youth Mass. All youth are invited to attend. There will be a special blessing given by Fr. Vincent for all the youth. Parents encourage your children to attend this mass where they can meet other youth of the parish and stay over for fellowship after the mass. Please bring a plate of sweets or savouries to share. If you’d like to participate or assist or donate please call the Young Adults Number 0470 445 684.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY
Commences at the 10:30am Mass, this Sunday 17 March 2019.

BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study continues on March 19 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the theatrette. We are at Mark Ch 1. Come and experience an interactive study of the Bible. Enquiries Dcn. Royden 0426 071 375.

RISE FESTIVAL
The Archdiocesan Office for Youth is hosting a one-day event for young people aged from 9 to 29 to discover and deepen their relation to Christ and to celebrate their faith. RISE 2019 will have a festival like atmosphere and will include opportunities for young people to experience the arts, live music, prayer, social time and workshops based on a variety of topics. The RISE event will be held at the Penola Catholic College, Glenroy on Saturday March 23^rd from 10:00am to 9:00pm. If you are interested please speak to one of the youth leaders after the 5:00pm mass on Sunday March 17.

LENT ANOINTING FOR HEALING MASS – TUES 26^TH MARCH, 11:00 AM
Everyone, especially the sick and elderly, are invited to attend our annual Anointing for Healing Mass on Tuesday, 26^th March at 11:00 am. Following Mass, a light luncheon will be served in the hall. All welcome.

BLESSING FOR ALL PREGNANT MOTHERS AND THEIR UNBORN BABIES
To mark the Feast of the Annunciation, Father will be giving a special blessing for all pregnant mothers and their unborn babies at the conclusion of all Masses on the weekend of 23/24 March.

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
At the beginning of Lent, it would do us good to ask for the grace to preserve the memory of all that the Lord has done in our lives, of how He has loved us.

ADVERTISING IN BACK OF PARISH BULLETIN
Parishioners, if you would like to advertise on the back page of the Parish Bulletin, we currently have some vacant spots. Cost of advertising for one year is $200. Please contact the Parish Office on 9749 4300 if you would like to take up one of the vacant spots.

ST. VINCENT'S CARE SERVICES WERRIBEE are looking for volunteers to assist with the elderly. If you are able to help please call them on 9431 0100. See poster on notice board.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Mar Dela Cruz, Eugene Xavier, Ceada D’Cruz, Joseph Zammit, Theresa Bonavia, Trix Andrada, Giovanni Simioni, Victims of the Christchurch Massacre and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Elaine Poutney, Desmond Cones, John & Gertrude Briscoe, Cyrilyn Jayasooriya, Juliana Toncic, Thresiamma Sebastian and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Liam Parr, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Virginia Jewers, Robert Hart, Vincent Jones, Angela O’Brian, Kath Meddings, Patrick Thornby, Patrick Clark, Lewis Zammit, Nofoao Thomas, Vonnie Pritchard, Shelton, Melvin Ramshaw, Maria Barruto, Lee Andrew Tesaluna, Rosa Carullo, Jeffrey Grech, Martha Rodrigues, Jeffrey Trach, Barbara Brown, Josephine Buttigieg, Melissa Caroline Bear, Kenneth Henriques, Santana D’Souza, Monica Harris, James Williams, and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 24 March 19

Pravin A. / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman

Readers – 23/24 March 19

6:00pm	Sharon D’Silva
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Mario D’Mello
5:00pm	Dominic Hankins

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 23/24 March 19

6:00pm	E. Mills / S. Martis / Praful A. / J. Tramontata
8:30am	KSC Minister / K. McLoughlin / L&B Jones
10:30am	Z D’Mello /Sally DiB / L Ortega / B Fernandes
5:00pm	E Behrouzi / S Joseph / R Perera / G Siccita

Music Ministry - 23/24 March 19

6:00pm	Volunteer
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Domini Chorum
5:00pm	KNK