Author: Maria Maple

 

PARISH NEWS 

We welcome you back to the parish FR. BARRY TOBIN and thank you for celebrating the 6:00pm Mass this Saturday, 9^th March, with our parish community. 

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

 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be held every Friday during Lent commencing at 7:00pm in the Church and followed by Mass. Stations of the Cross on 15 March will be led by the Bible Study Ministry.

WAY OF THE CROSS LENTEN PILGRIMAGE TO TA PINU
Come and join us in our yearly Lenten pilgrimage at Ta Pinu to pray and reflect on Jesus’ passion and death. Saturday, 16^th March, 15 Flanagans Drive, Merrimu. Stations of the Cross at 10:30am, followed by Mass and shared fellowship. More information from Sherwin on 0466 408 004 or email the parish office at stpeters@westnet.com.au.

ROSTERS for Lectors, Ministers for Communion, Piety Store and Communion to the Sick available for collection from the hall.

YOUNG ADULTS
Thank you to all of you who attended our Movie Night on Saturday March 2^nd. The movie was much enjoyed by all. Your Gold Coin donations and purchases of snacks, BBQ and drinks netted $270 which will be used to fund our ongoing activities, meetings, trips, etc. Sincere thanks to the Parish and all the Volunteers for your ongoing support

MOTHER OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR NOVENA Every Wednesday at 7.30 pm (after 7pm 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.

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.

LENTEN RETREAT
Our parish will have a Lenten retreat this year on March 14,21,28 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 14^th we will reflect on the Parable of The Prodigal Son.

YOUTH MASS
Next 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

IMPORTANT LENTEN INFORMATION
The Lenten season has a twofold character:

1. It recalls baptism or prepares for it.
2. It stresses a penitential spirit

By these means especially, Lent readies the faithful for celebrating the paschal mystery after a period of closer attention to the Word of God, and more ardent prayer. In the liturgy itself and in the liturgy-centred instructions, these baptismal and penitential themes should be more pronounced. Hence:

1. Wider use is to be made of baptismal features proper to the Lenten liturgy …
2. The same approach holds for the penitential elements…

During Lent, penance should not be only internal and individual but also external and social … In any event, let the paschal fast be kept sacred. It should be observed everywhere on Good Friday and, where possible prolonged throughout Holy Saturday, so that the joys of the Sunday of the resurrection may be visited on uplifted and responsive spirits.

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

LETTER FROM BISHOP MARK EDWARDS
Dear Fr Vincent and members of St Peter’s Parish.
Over the last week I have been in St Peter’s and have enjoyed being a part of its life.  I visited the primary school, talked with the Parish Pastoral Council and the Finance Committee, and met with Fr Vincent, visited some of the sick of the parish, met with the Sunday School children, the youth group and the young adults group, celebrated two weekday Masses and the four of the Sunday Masses. I found an active parish with a vibrant devotional and faith life, a strong sense of community and a healthy desire to pass the faith on to others.  The primary school is doing much good in the community and is an important part of the parish.  It is a powerful way in which the parish reaches out to the next generation and to the wider community.  The teachers are dedicated, caring and devoted and show empathy and compassion. It is important that all of us take responsibility for the life of our community and I encourage the school and wider parish to continue to offer opportunities for the families in the school to become even more involved.  Building community in our area is important.  Let us continue to invite those who receive to give back. During my visitation, Fr Vincent asked for suggestions about how the parish could be even better.  It would be inappropriate for me to make particular concrete suggestions after only a week in the parish.  I propose that the parish undertake a strategic plan which identifies two, or at the most three, areas in which you discern that God is calling you to become even better and set two, three or four goals that will stretch the community in each of these areas and that you commit to these. I want to thank Fr Vincent for his pastoral care, thoughtfulness and community building. He is warm, compassionate, committed, generous, hard-working, constant, cheerful, and faith-filled.  I thank him for who he is and what he is doing for the community of St Peter’s. I also thank the parishioners I met and teachers for their love for the Church, the parish and their commitment to its well-being.  I enjoyed my visit very much and look forward to future visits.

Bishop Mark Edwards

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
The Lenten journey begins today, Ash Wednesday. I invite each of you to live this time in an authentic spirit of penance and conversion, like a return to the Father, who awaits us all with open arms.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Paolo Siccita, Melencio Paul Pastrana and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Vincent D'Souza, Victor Pereira, Palmira D'Cruz, Constantino Dela-Pena, George Mancion, Josephine Catania, Lucy Zanatta, Rev. Fr. Ave Maria D’Sa, Tupai Nanai, Melissa & Caroline Bear, Carmen Madeloso, Alex D'Souza 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 and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 17 March 19

L. Vasquez / T. Grisancich, L. De La Cruz

Readers – 16/17 March 19

6:00pm	Angela Francis
8:30am	Grace Sharman
10:30am	Sunil Vaz
5:00pm	YOUTH MASS

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 16/17 March 19

6:00pm	F. Thomas / N. Golaw / H. Durski / A. Vesty
8:30am	Karen F. / K. English / R. Johnson / J. Phan Lai
10:30am	S. Delos Reyos / V. Firman / C. Morcom / VOL
5:00pm	YOUTH MASS

Music Ministry - 16/17 March 19

6:00pm	Mater Dolorosa
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	FilOz
5:00pm	YOUTH MASS

 

 

PARISH NEWS

ASH WEDNESDAY 6^TH MARCH 2019
A day of fast and abstinence. Mass times are 8:30am,10:00am (School Mass) and 7:00pm.

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

 

Dear friends, this week the lifting of the suppression order concerning Cardinal George Pell’s trial and the sustained media focus has made for a challenging time for the Catholic Church in Melbourne. We will all have different ways of both responding to this news and making sense of it.

For some it heralds another chapter in the already painful journey that Catholics have been a part of over the last few years. Some of us may feel upset and saddened by the news. Some of us may just feel very weary about the way our Church is being portrayed in the media. There are those in our community who have been abused and the story touches on and may re-open already raw wounds.

On this the last Sunday prior to Lent we gather around the table of the Lord. We pray that God will continue to journey with us as we search to understand, accept and acknowledge the challenges of our times. We hold in our thoughts and prayers all those who have suffered abuse within the Church.
Fr. Vincent John CMI

STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP MARK COLERIDGE
President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC)
Please see noticeboard.

STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP PETER COMENSOLI (Archbishop of Melbourne)
As is now publicly known, Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of historical sexual crimes relating to two young people at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. This follows two trials, the first of which could not reach a verdict. While acknowledging the judgement of the jury, I join many people who have been surprised and shaken by the outcome of the second trial. I fully respect the ongoing judicial process, noting that Cardinal Pell continues to protest his innocence. An appeal against the verdict has been lodged. It is important that we now await the outcome of this appeal, respectful of the ongoing legal proceedings. All other charges relating to Cardinal Pell, except those subject of the appeal, have been discontinued. My thoughts and prayers are with all victims who have been abused by clergy, religious and lay people in the Archdiocese of Melbourne at this challenging time, and I renew my personal commitment to do all I can to ensure victims of such abuse in Melbourne receive justice and healing. At this time, I also acknowledge all in the Catholic Church who are walking with survivors and communities harmed by the scourge of abuse, and who are committed to building a culture of safety for our children and vulnerable people. At this time, may I assure you that I keep all involved in my prayer.

BAPTISM PREPARATION MEETING
The next Baptism Preparation Meeting will be held on Monday 4^th March 2019 at 7:00pm in Church.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be held every Friday during Lent commencing at 7:00pm in the Church and followed by Mass. This year we are seeking various parish ministries to lead and conduct the weekly Stations of the Cross. Emails have been sent to all Ministry Leaders. If you are interested please advise the Office of the same. Stations of the Cross on March 8^th, 2019 will be conducted by HSI School.

WAY OF THE CROSS LENTEN PILGRIMAGE TO TA PINU
Come and join us in our yearly Lenten pilgrimage at Ta Pinu to pray and reflect on Jesus’ passion and death. Saturday, 16^th March, 15 Flanagans Drive, Merrimu. Stations of the Cross at 10:30am, followed by Mass and shared fellowship. More information from Sherwin on 0466 408 004 or email the parish office at stpeters@westnet.com.au.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Lance Tyler Cabral, Cruz Munesu Kadira, Christian Kunashe Kadira and Kudiswa Nashe Eli Shonhiwa 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.

ROSTERS for Lectors, Ministers for Communion, Piety Store and Communion to the Sick available for collection from the hall.

BARRY TOBIN would like to celebrate the 6:00pm Mass on Saturday, 9^th March with our church community and meet with some of his old parishioners. Please make Fr. Tobin welcome.

BIBLE STUDY RECOMMENCES
A combined St Peters & St James Bible Study program will commence on Tuesday March 5^th 2019 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Theatrette conducted by Deacons Royden & Charles. This year we will be discussing the Gospel of Mark. Bible study will be held every first and third Tuesday of the month. Come and experience an interactive bible study program with short films, reflections and discussions. Enquiries Royden 0426 071 375.

MOVIE NIGHT
Young Adults Ministry presents God’s Not Dead – From Darkness to Light - PG on Saturday March 2^nd (after the 6:00pm mass). A good Christian movie about a Pastor’s fight to keep his church from being shut down. BBQ, drinks and snacks at 7:00pm. Movie commences 7:30pm. Movie is for all ages especially young people. Come and support our parish youth.

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 10^th Feb from 9:15am to 10:25am. Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate. Enquiries to Bernice on 9749 2812.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Carina Ubay, Hubert Hurtis, Telemete Eliepa (Leo), Germano Gonsalves and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Austin Gracias, Oscar Rego, George Bellard, Father Joe Briffa, Josephine Catania, Pedro Alinea, Poshan Misquitta, Paul Mazzonetto, Derrick Gowe, Anton Vaz and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Virginia Jewers, Eugene Xavier, Mabel Fernandes, Ding de Leon, Kath Meddings, Joyce Devine, Nella Inserra, Anna Vincenzino, Xavier Bradley, Robert Hart, George Cache, Patrick Thornby, Patrick Clark, Lewis Zammit, Nofoao Thomas, Vonnie Pritcard, Vincent Jones, Shelton, Melvin Ramshaw, Angela O’Brian, Maria Barruto, Lee Andrew Tesaluna, Shirley Poppen, Rosa Carullo and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters –10 March 19

Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney

Readers – 9/10 March 19

6:00pm	Davy Fernandez
8:30am	Kevin McLoughlin
10:30am	Lionel D’Cruz
5:00pm	Jerilee Cardol

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 9/10 March 19

6:00pm	M. Maple / S. D’Silva / D&J Roga
8:30am	E. Stowers / S. Gomez / C. Coelho / B. Jones
10:30am	S. Colla / F. Caruana / S. DiB / N. Costa
5:00pm	J. P Lai/ M. Etiennette / G Siccita / C Skinner

Music Ministry - 9/10 March 19

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

 

ASH WEDNESDAY – 6 March 19

8:30am Mass

Reader	Elaine Dalton
Dist of Ashes	Fr. Vincent/L. Jones/B. Farrugia/Davy F.
Communion	Fr. Vincent/C. Coelho/S. Martis/Sally DiB

7:00pm Mass

Reader	Jeffrey Poppen
Dist of Ashes	Fr. Vincent/Dcn. Royden/M. Maple/ B. Steinhauer
Communion	Fr. Vincent/Dcn. Royden/A. D’Souza/ K. Fernandes

 

 

 

 

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 MARCH 2nd, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
3rd Sunday	5:00pm Youth Mass
23/24 Feb	Visit by Regional Bishop Mark Edwards who will celebrate all weekend Masses.

 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Neve Charlotte Manning and Darcy James Molinia 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.

ROSTERS for Communion to the Sick and Piety Store available for collection from the hall.

VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD
Please continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood. This year ten men will begin their formation to the priesthood at Corpus Christi College, seven of them for the Melbourne Archdiocese. Our first year men will commence on February 17 with a welcome afternoon tea for their families and friends. Please pray for them, and for their brother seminarians who commenced recently.

MOVIE NIGHT
Young Adults Ministry presents God’s Not Dead – From Darkness to Light - PG on Saturday March 2 (after the 6:00pm mass). A good Christian movie about a Pastor’s fight to keep his church from being shut down. BBQ, drinks and snacks at 7:00pm. Movie commences 7:30pm. Movie is for all ages especially young people. Come and support our parish youth.

MOTHER OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR NOVENA
Every Wednesday at 7.30 pm (after 7 pm mass) consisting of traditional prayers, scripture reading, brief homily, Eucharistic Adoration and some of our favourite hymns. Come and join us for the Novena which has been known to carry a message of hope and assurance of help to all those who appeal to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.

ST. PETER APOSTLE SCHOOL – 2020 PREP ENROLMENTS
St. Peter Apostle School will hold an Information Session for parents who are interested in enrolling their children at St. Peters for the year 2020. This information session will be held at the school at 7:00pm on Tuesday, 19^th March 2019, It would be appreciated if children do not attend this meeting due to limited space. Guided Tours will be held on Thursday 14^th March 2019 at 9:00am and 10:00am. During the meeting, parents will have an opportunity to make an appointment for their Enrolment Interview in Term 2.

HEALING MASS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27^TH
All are invited to come and experience Jesus' Healing Touch for the body, mind and soul at a Special Healing Mass at our church on Wednesday, 27^th February, 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Healing, Adoration and Preaching by Fr. Jilto George, CMI.

VISIT BY BISHOP MARK EDWARDS
Our Regional Bishop Mark Edwards will visit our parish on the weekend of 23^rd/24^th February 2019. Bishop Mark will celebrate all Masses that weekend and will meet parishioners after each Mass, with a special meeting with our Parish Youth and Young Adults after the 5:00pm Mass on Sunday, 24^th February. In addition to the above visit, Bishop Mark will meet with various parish committees and visit our sick parishioners on Monday 18^th February. On Wednesday 20^th February, Bishop Mark will visit our School and meet with the Leadership Team.  Please offer our usual St. Peter’s hospitality and friendship to Bishop Mark. We request you to kindly bring a plate to share in the fellowship after the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, 24^th February. Thank you.

LENTEN RETREAT
Our parish will be having a Lenten retreat this year on March 14,21,28 and April 4 from 7 to 8 pm conducted by Deacon Royden Dsouza. These will consist of teachings, short films, hymns on key parables from the Gospel’s to increase our faith and build a stronger relationship with Jesus during this Lenten Period. Look out for further details as we approach Ash Wednesday.

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
If we practice seeing with the eyes of Jesus, we will always be able to recognize those who need our help.

VISITATION PROGRAM WITH CO.AS.IT (COMMITATO ASSISTENZA ITALIANI)
Co.As.It is a community based organisation providing social support to elderly Italians who are socially isolated in the community.  The Program is seeking assistance from Italian speaking parishioners who may be interested in volunteering.  If you are able to assist or need more information please contact Angela Vindigni on 0408 556 392.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Raymundo Tagala, Maria Lukawa, Ray Tegala, Joyce Montepaone. Jesu Johnkutty and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Arturo Santos, Agostino & Josephine Cutajar, Leli, Carmena & Nicole Zahra, Gueseppi, Rosaria & Sabrina Feralazzo, Gilbert Dayao, Brian Smith, Thariyath Thaliyath and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Shirley & Leo Linehan, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Virginia Jewers, Janko Janksic, Cynthia Middleton, Eugene Xavier, Mabel Fernandes, Maureen Moynahan, Ding de Leon, Leo Eleipa, Kath Meddings, Joyce Devine, Nella Inserra, Anna Vincenzino, Xavier Bradley, Clare Remedios, Robert Hart, George Cache, Patrick Thursby, Patrick Clark, Loretta O'Regan, Ava Aldcroft, Lewis Zammit, Nofoao Thomas, Vonnie Pritcard and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 24 February 19

Kitty Stuttard / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman

Readers – 23/24 February 19

6:00pm	Wilfred D’Cruz
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Mario D’Mello
5:00pm	Iris SImangan

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 23/24 February 19

6:00pm	Praful A. / M. Maple / H. Durski / S. Martis
8:30am	KSC Minister / K. McLoughlin / L&B Jones
10:30am	Z. D’Mello / Sally DiB / S. Colla / F. Caruana
5:00pm	S Simangan/C Skinner/E Behrouzi/S Joseph

Music Ministry - 23/24 February 19

6:00pm	Shepherds of Christ
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	Domini Chorum
5:00pm	KNK

 

 

PARISH NEWS

 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH - FROM FEBRUARY 2019

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 MARCH 2nd, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
23/24 Feb	Visit by Regional Bishop Mark Edwards who will celebrate all weekend Masses.

 

CAR PARK REFURBISHMENT
Fr. Vincent, Dcn Charles and the Building Projects Team would like to sincerely thank each and every one of our parishioners for their prayers and support during the refurbishment works. Thanks also for your patience and sorry for the inconvenience caused.

THANK YOU
Beth Walkden and her family have thanked all at our parish for the support received and the beautiful Mass and prayers at Stan’s funeral last Tuesday.

HEALING MASS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27^TH
All are invited to come and experience Jesus' Healing Touch for the body, mind and soul at a Special Healing Mass at our church on Wednesday, 27^th February, 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Healing, Adoration and Preaching by Fr. Jilto George, CMI.

YOUTH MASS
Please note our next Youth Mass will be celebrated at 5:00pm on Sunday February 17, 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.

MOTHER OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR NOVENA
Every Wednesday at 7.30 pm (after 7 pm mass) consisting of traditional prayers, scripture reading, brief homily, Eucharistic Adoration and some of our favourite hymns. Come and join us for the Novena which has been known to carry a message of hope and assurance of help to all those who appeal to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. Like us on Facebook – Motherofperpetual succournovenahopperscrossing for updates and prayer requests. Novena Book for personal use available at the Sacristy for $5.

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 start this Sunday 10^th Feb from 9:15am to 10:25am. Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate. Enquiries to Bernice on 9749 2812.

FUNDRAISER – SCULPTURED BALLOONS
There will be a sculptured balloon sale fundraiser on Sunday, 10 February 2019 after the 10:30am mass. Prices start from $1.00 upwards. ALL proceeds from the sale of the balloons will go towards the Church fund. We appreciate your kind support.

VISIT BY BISHOP MARK EDWARDS
Our Regional Bishop Mark Edwards will visit our parish on the weekend of 23^rd/24^th February 2019. Bishop Mark will celebrate all Masses that weekend and will meet parishioners after each Mass, with a special meeting with our Parish Youth and Young Adults after the 5:00pm Mass on Sunday, 24^th February. In addition to the above visit, Bishop Mark will meet with various parish committees and visit our sick parishioners on Monday 18^th February. On Wednesday 20^th February, Bishop Mark will visit our School and meet with the Leadership Team.  Please offer our usual St. Peter’s hospitality and friendship to Bishop Mark. We request you to kindly bring a plate to share in the fellowship after the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, 24^th February. Thank you.

LENTEN RETREAT
Our parish will be having a Lenten retreat this year on March 14,21,28 and April 4 from 7 to 8 pm conducted by Deacon Royden Dsouza. These will consist of teachings, short films, hymns on key parables from the Gospel’s to increase our faith and build a stronger relationship with Jesus during this Lenten Period. Look out for further details as we approach Ash Wednesday.

TWEET FROM POPE FRANCIS
The Beatitudes are a roadmap for our life: they invite us to keep our hearts pure, to practice meekness and justice, to be merciful to all, to live affliction in union with God.                …….      Pope Francis @Pontifex

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Cyril David, Lesley Van Belkom and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Solange David, Clothilde David, Joshua Gano, Gregorio De Torres, Lodenia De Torres, Dennis Blythe, Joseph Vella, Lorraine Zilembo, Reynaldo Natividad, Carlos & Julietha Fernandes and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Shirley & Leo Linehan, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Virginia Jewers, Janko Janksic, Cynthia Middleton, Eugene Xavier, Mabel Fernandes, Maureen Moynahan, Ding de Leon, Leo Eleipa, Kath Meddings, Joyce Devine, Nella Inserra, Anna Vincenzino, Xavier Bradley, Clare Remedios, Robert Hart, George Cache, Patrick Thursby, Patrick Clark, Loretta O'Regan, Ava Aldcroft, Lewis Zammit, Nofoao Thomas and all who are ill in our Parish

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 17 February 19

Les Jones / Tini & Barrie Hope

Readers – 16/17 February 19

6:00pm	Angela Francis
8:30am	Romayne Albuquerque
10:30am	Indika Fernando
5:00pm	Youth Mass

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 16/17 February 19

6:00pm	F. Thomas / D. Fernandez / D&J Roga
8:30am	M. Nelthropp / Karen F. / Grace S. / C. Coelho
10:30am	V. Firman / N. Costa / S. D. Reyos / C. Morcom
5:00pm	Youth Mass

Music Ministry - 16/17 February 19

6:00pm	Mater Dolorosa
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	FilOz
5:00pm	Youth 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 Baptism Formation Meeting, Monday, 4th February 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 MARCH 2nd, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Madeline Noveloso, Nadia Kirsten Ong and Laura Dane Ong 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.

YOUTH MASS
Please note that from February 2019, the 5:00pm Mass on the 3^rd Sunday of each month will be a Youth Mass, and they will supply all the Ministries for the Mass.

LAST CHANCE
Unsold Calendars must be sent back after the weekend of 9/10 February. Visit the Piety Store for your religious calendar, Rosary beads and other religious goods.

CAR PARK REFURBISHMENT
Fr Vincent, Dcn Charles and the Building Projects Team would like to sincerely thank each and every one of our parishioners for their prayers and support during the refurbishment works. Thanks also for your patience and sorry for the inconvenience caused.

READERS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
As the next Roster from March to May 2019 will include the Easter Ceremonies, please complete the Availability Forms in the Hall and return them to the Parish Office NO LATER THAN 6^TH FEBRUARY,2019. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

THANK YOU
Young Adults ministry thanks everyone who came to the movie night last Monday. Thanks for your continued support. We collected $250 towards the expenses of our ongoing activities. THANK YOU.

MOTHER OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR NOVENA
From next Wednesday (February 6) the Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena is being renewed in a new format made popular by the Redemptorist Fathers who have been the propagators of the devotion of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. The Novena will start at the same time of 7:30pm after mass and will include Eucharistic Adoration as well as scripture reading and a brief reflection. Come and join us for the Novena which has been known to carry a message of hope and assurance of help to all those who appeal to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.

SACRAMENTAL & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMME
Enrolments this Sunday 3^rd Feb 19 between 9:20am and 11:00am. You will find us if you follow the arrows on the brick walls of the School. 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 start on Sunday 10^th Feb from 9:15am to 10:25am. Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate. Enquiries to Bernice on 9749 2812.

REST IN PEACE
We pray for the souls of Rita Dubowik who was a teacher at our school for 38 years and our parishioner Stan Walkden who passed away last week. May their souls rest in peace. We offer their families our sincere condolences. Stan Walkden’s funeral will be held on Tuesday, 5^th February at 10:30am in our church.

POPE FRANCIS has declared 8^th February to be the WORLD DAY OF PRAYER REFLECTION AND ACTION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING FOR THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH. He chose this day because it is the feast day of St Josephine Bakhita, patron saint of Sudan and of Trafficked People. A vigil Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli at 7:30pm on Thursday 7^th February 2019 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

CROSSROADS AUSTRALIA PRO-LIFE WALKERS
Walkers from Crossroads Australia who walk from Brisbane to Melbourne annually giving witness to the dignity and sanctity of life at all stages will speak at our parish at all Masses this weekend.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Rita Dubowik, Stan Walkden, Bruce Blake, Poobal Rajan, Mario Zarra, Adam Vanderfeen and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Kevin Waters, Margaret Alice Jones, Emeterio Cahoy Sr., Fr. Alej Plaza Jr. svd, Charles Francisco, Mike Louise, Ivan Tims and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Shirley & Leo Linehan, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Virginia Jewers, Janko Janksic, Cynthia Middleton, Eugene Xavier, Mabel Fernandes, Maureen Moynahan, Ding de Leon, Leo Eleipa, Kath Meddings, Joyce Devine, Nella Inserra, Anna Vincenzino, Xavier Bradley, Clare Remedios and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 10 February 19

Kitty Stuttard / Clarence D’Souza / Grace Sharman

Readers – 9/10 February 19

6:00pm	Agnes D’Lima
8:30am	Dominic Hankins
10:30am	Sunil Vaz
5:00pm	Connie Skinner

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 9/10 February 19

6:00pm	E. Mills / Josie T. / B. Farrugia / Sharon A.
8:30am	S. Gomez / K. McLoughlin / L&B Jones
10:30am	F. Caruana / S. Colla / Sally DiB / V. I D Azimi
5:00pm	E. Behrouzi / S. Joseph / M&D Etiennette

Music Ministry - 9/10 February 19

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

 

 

 

PARISH NEWS

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD – SATURDAY 2^ND FEBRUARY
A special 'Blessing of Candles' will be given on this Feast Day at the 9:15am Mass. Everyone is invited to bring their own candles and place them on the table at the front of the altar before the start of Mass.

YOUTH MASS
Please note that from February 2019, the 5:00pm Mass on the 3^rd Sunday of each month will be a Youth Mass, and they will supply all the Ministries for the Mass.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH (FROM FEBRUARY 2019

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 Baptism Formation Meeting, Monday, 4th February 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 FEBRUARY 2nd, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

 

LAST CHANCE
Unsold Calendars must be sent back after the weekend of 9/10 February. Visit the Piety Store for your religious calendar, Rosary beads and other religious goods.

CAR PARK REFURBISHMENT
Fr Vincent, Dcn Charles and the Building Projects Team would like to sincerely thank each and every one of our parishioners for their prayers and support during the refurbishment works. Thanks also for your patience and sorry for the inconvenience caused.

READERS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
As the next Roster from March to May 2019 will include the Easter Ceremonies, please complete the Availability Forms in the Hall and return them to the Parish Office NO LATER THAN 6^TH FEBRUARY,2019. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

A MIRACLE IN OUR PARISH – PRAISE THE LORD!!
Many of you will know our parishioner Elizabeth Sobkowicz who has been unable to walk without the help of a walker for almost a year.  Elizabeth attended a Healing Retreat last weekend. On Sunday Elizabeth found that she had been healed and by the grace of God, she is now able to walk and drive without any help.

THE NEXT HEALING MASS will be held on Saturday, 2^nd February from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. All are invited to attend the Praise & Worship, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, concluding with the Healing Mass.

MOVIE NIGHT
The Young Adults are having their first movie night on 28 January 2019. We are screening the movie FIREPROOF (PG) an inspirational Christian movie about a fireman who goes to great lengths to save his marriage. It’s a family movie with special emphasis on Christian marriage. Sausage Sizzle and snacks at 6:30pm with movie commencing at 7:00pm. Come and support our Young Adults Ministry. Gold Coin Donation. If you would like to donate or help out at the event please contact Rhea on 0419 046 809.

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
First Friday service on February 1 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!

SACRAMENTAL & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAMME will take enrolments on Sunday 3^rd Feb 19 between 9:20am and 11:00am. You will find us if you follow the arrows on the brick walls of the School. 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 start on Sunday 10^th Feb from 9:15am to 10:25am. Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate. Enquiries to Bernice on 9749 2812.

POPE FRANCIS has declared 8^th February to be the WORLD DAY OF PRAYER REFLECTION AND ACTION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING FOR THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH. He chose this day because it is the feast day of St Josephine Bakhita, patron saint of Sudan and of Trafficked People. A vigil Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli at 7:30pm on Thursday 7^th February 2019 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Rita Dubowik, Clem Golaw, Aiia Maasarwe, Pilar Carlos, Tessie Lotho, Eulogio Rebellon Sr., Pam Smith, Eleanor Laferlita, Hafizah Gunawan, Mike Louis, Vanessa Rogo and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Betty Roberts, Jack & John Hartshorn, Kathleen & Chris McCormick, Brian Golding, Doris, Stanley & Pauline Harlow, Oliver Alburo, Romaldo Trovela, Gemma Sicluna, Joseph Siccita, Claudio Scrofani, Gasvina Angeles, Pedro Angeles, Terence Biber. Antonia (Nina) Dalli, Tony Catania, Cathy Duggan, Corazon Dayao and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Shirley & Leo Linehan, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Virginia Jewers, Janko Janksic, Cynthia Middleton, Eugene Xavier, Mabel Fernandes, Maureen Moynahan, Ding de Leon, Leo Eleipa and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 3 February 19

Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney

Readers – 2/3 February 19

6:00pm	Sharon D’Silva
8:30am	Grace Sharman
10:30am	Rosemary Hibbert
5:00pm	Jeslin Shaji

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 2/3 February 19

6:00pm	H. Durski / Davy F. / N. Golaw / Sharon A.
8:30am	Karen F. / E. Stowers / C. Coelho / R. Johnson
10:30am	N. Costa / V. Firman / C. Morcom / L. Ortega
5:00pm	G. Siccita / J*A Etiennette / J. Phan Lai

Music Ministry - 2/3 February 19

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

 

PARISH NEWS

CAR PARK REFURBISHMENT
Thanks be to God our car park work commenced on Monday (January 14) and is progressing well. Subject to weather remaining good, we expect the car park refurbishment to be completed by Friday 25 January 2019. Car park and Community Centre will be fully closed until then. Thank you for your co-operation and assistance in this regard. Please do pray that the car park refurbishment will be completed on time.

FEAST OF STO NIÑO will be celebrated at St. Peter Apostle Mission Parish at 12 noon on Sunday, 27^th January 2019. Procession starts at 11:30am in the carpark. You are welcome to bring your Sto Niño icons on the day.

PIETY STORE
Divine Mercy and Columban Calendars are available ($9). Keep informed of Saints' Feast days and other Feasts throughout the year.

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD – SATURDAY 2^ND FEBRUARY
A special 'Blessing of Candles' will be given on this Feast Day at the 9:15am Mass. Everyone is invited to bring their own candles and place them on the table at the front of the altar before the start of Mass.

YOUTH MASS
Please note that from February 2019, the 5:00pm Mass on the 3^rd Sunday of each month will be a Youth Mass, and they will supply all the Ministries for the Mass.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH (FROM FEBRUARY 2019

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 Baptism Formation Meeting, Monday, 4th February 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 FEBRUARY 2nd, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

 

READERS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
As the next Roster from March to May 2019 will include the Easter Ceremonies, please complete the Availability Forms in the Hall and return them to the Parish Office NO LATER THAN 6^TH FEBRUARY,2019. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

LOST KEYS
A set of keys has been found in the vicinity of the parish. If you are the owner of the keys and are able to identify the key chain, please see Fr. Vincent after any of the masses to collect the keys.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER – JANUARY 20, 2019, 2^ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” (1 Corinthians 12:7)
St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your gifts according to God’s plan? How are you helping to build God’s kingdom here on earth? Remember that if you don’t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it. Live the life God has intended for you, feel His love, peace and joy!

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, REFLECTION & ACTION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
All are invited to attend a Vigil Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita and to mark the International Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking on Thursday, 7^th February 2019 at 7:30pm. Celebrated by Archbishop Peter Comensoli at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne.

MOVIE NIGHT
The Young Adults are having their first movie night on 28 January 2019. We are screening the movie FIREPROOF (PG) an inspirational Christian movie about a fireman who goes to great lengths to save his marriage. It’s a family movie with special emphasis on Christian marriage. Sausage Sizzle and snacks at 6:30pm with movie commencing at 7:00pm. Come and support our Young Adults Ministry. Gold Coin Donation. If you would like to donate or help out at the event please contact Rhea on 0419 046 809.

THE LENTEN JESUS: DISCERNING THE WAY
Planning day for the Season of Lent & Holy Week. Saturday 16 February 2019 at the Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne. 10:00am to 3:30pm. $30 per person incl. morning tea, lunch & workshop material. Contact Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation on 9926 5761 or evangelisation@cam.org.au.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Joseph Mintoff, Naveesha Leitan, Hamilton Lazaro, Nicanor Sanchez, Yesudason Johnkutty, Eugene Pietrzykowski and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Charlie Mintoff, Nithin Vaz, John Noel Alexander, Baptist, Gracy & Hosie D’Souza, Joe Monteiro, Dr. Leslie Gonsalves, John, Theresa & Jackie Hollom, Dante Lopez, Maria Deguara, Edith Platel, Robert Wells, Desmond Conns, Baptist, Gracy & Hosie D’Souza, Martin Pham Nguyen, Pam Mulholland, Winston & Ralston Ephraums, Frances Mizzi, Elizabeth Koncz and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Rita Dubowik, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Virginia Jewers, Janko Janksic, Josie Walsh, Cynthia Middleton, Eugene Xavier, Mabel Fernandes, Maureen Moynahan and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 27 January 19

Kevin McLoughlin / Jeff Leeson

Readers – 26/27 January 19

6:00pm	Sonia Sabu Mathew
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Mario D’Mello
5:00pm	Dominic Hankins

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 26/27 January 19

6:00pm	Praful A. / Josie T. / B. Farrugia / E. Dalton
8:30am	KSC Minister / K. McLoughlin / L&B Jones
10:30am	Z. D’Mello / S. DiB / S. Colla / F. Caruana
5:00pm	S&I Simangan / E. Behrouzi / S. Joseph

 

 

PARISH NEWS

CAR PARK REFURBISHMENT
Please note that the car park will be undergoing major refurbishment from January 14 to 26 during which time the entire car park will be closed for weekday and weekend Masses. Please note the car park will be closed for the next (January 19^th/20^th) weekend Masses. Access to church will be through the side gate. There will be no access to the community centre. Thank you for your co-operation and assistance in this regard. Please do pray that the car park refurbishment will be completed on time.

FEAST OF STO NIÑO will be celebrated at St. Peter Apostle Mission Parish at 12 noon on Sunday, 27^th January 2019. Procession starts at 11:30am in the carpark. You are welcome to bring your Sto Niño icons on the day.

PIETY STORE
Divine Mercy and Columban Calendars are available ($9). Keep informed of Saints' Feast days and other Feasts throughout the year.

GIVING TREE. A big thank you from St Peter's Conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society to all parishioners and to students from St. Peter's School and Thomas Carr College, who gave so generously to our Giving tree. We were able to give hampers to 110 families in our area.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH (FROM FEBRUARY 2019

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 Baptism Formation Meeting, Monday, 4th February 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 FEBRUARY 2nd, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

 

READERS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
As the next Roster from March to May 2019 will include the Easter Ceremonies, please complete the Availability Forms in the Hall and return them to the Parish Office NO LATER THAN 6^TH FEBRUARY,2019. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

YOUTH MASS
Please note that from February 2019, the 5:00pm Mass on the 3^rd Sunday of each month will be a Youth Mass, and they will supply all the Ministries for the Mass.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, REFLECTION & ACTION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
All are invited to attend a Vigil Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita and to mark the International Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action Against Human Trafficking on Thursday, 7^th February 2019 at 7:30pm. Celebrated by Archbishop Peter Comensoli at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne.

BAPTISM OF THE LORD – 13^TH JANUARY 2019
The call given to each of us at our Baptism is unique. At Baptism we were made 'priests, prophets and kings' as the Rite of Baptism reminds us. As we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord this weekend, reflect on the call given to us at our baptism, no matter how long ago it was. As baptised Christians, we are called to spread the 'Good News' and grow in holiness. Let us pray today for the young members of our families and our congregations and our secondary schools: that they will live out this call in a radical way and respond to whatever the Lord calls them to, perhaps consecrated life or priesthood.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Jaia Baer, Ossie Fonseca, Mariano De Muri, Isidra Buenaventura, Petronila Larmar and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Lena Surrao, Diane Cameron, Edith Platel, Cyril Dickson, Michael Blythe, Wanda & Bob Keech, Harry Robert John, Swamy Lobo and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Bob Meehan, Rita Dubowik, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Virginia Jewers, Janko Janksic, Josie Walsh, Cynthia Middleton, Miroslav Hedik, and all who are ill in our Parish

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 20 January 19

John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira

Readers – 19/20 January 19

6:00pm	Wilfred D’Cruz
8:30am	Kitty Stuttard
10:30am	Sharon Aurubia
5:00pm	Angelique Etiennette

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 19/20 January 19

6:00pm	Davy F. / E. Dalton / S. D’Silva / A. D’Lima
8:30am	Bernice S. / Karen F. / K. English / C. Coelho
10:30am	V Firman / Vanina IDA / S Delos Reyos / L Ortega
5:00pm	M&D Etiennette / J. Phan Lai / Volunteer

 

 

PARISH NEWS

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR TIMETABLE
MASSES
16 – 24 Dec	5:00am	Dawn Mass Novena
24 Dec	6:30pm	Family Mass with Carols at 6:00pm
24 Dec	9:30pm	Vigil Mass with Carols at 9:00pm
24 Dec	12 Midnight	Mass with Carols at 11:30pm
CHRISTMAS DAY	8:30am   10:30am   12:30pm	Mass with carols at 8:00am Mass with carols at 10:00am Spanish Mass
Christmas Day – No 5:00pm Mass
31 Dec	8:30am	Mass followed by Holy Hour of Prayer & Thanksgiving for 2018
1 Jan	8:30am	Mass
RECONCILIATION RITE II
20 Dec	7:00pm at St. James Parish
CONFESSIONS AT ST. PETER’S
Wednesdays	After 7:00pm Mass
Saturdays	After 9:15am Mass

 

PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
The last working day for the parish office will be Friday 21^st December. The office will re-open on Monday 7th January 2019.  Bulletins for 30^th December and 6th January will be single sheets with mass readings.  Normal bulletins will resume from 13th January 2019, along with names for Death Anniversaries, Recently Deceased and Sick List.

PIETY STORE
Advent Calendars for the children, Divine Mercy Pocket and Wall Calendars, Columban wall Calendars as well as Christmas Cards ($3 for a pack of 8), ornaments, Nativity sets and scenes, etc. are available.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE TICKETS will be on sale at all Masses this weekend and during the Dawn Masses. Winning tickets will be drawn after the 24 Dec 2018 Dawn Mass.

FROM THE PARISH OFFICE
Wishing all the parishioners of St Peters a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR.

CHRISTMAS FAMILY MASS - MON 24TH DECEMBER 6:30 PM, CAROLS 6:00 PM
All children are invited to dress up as a Nativity character e.g. angels, shepherds, Mary, Joseph, etc. for this family Mass. Please have the children ready and waiting in the hall so they can process into Church for the start of the Carols by 6:00pm sharp.

FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS - FRIDAY 28TH DECEMBER, 8:30 AM MASS
A special Blessing will be given to all babies and children at this Mass in memory of the young children of Bethlehem, put to death by Herod who sought to kill Jesus. These innocent victims bear witness to Christ, to a world which would not receive Him.

NEW YEAR'S EVE MASS, MONDAY 31^ST DECEMBER, 8:30AM FOLLOWED BY HOLY HOUR OF THANKSGIVING
Please join us as we give thanks for the many blessings and graces received throughout 2018. The 8:30am Mass will be followed by Exposition, quiet reflection/prayer time, Divine Mercy Chaplet and conclude with Benediction. All  are 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
1st Fridays	7:00pm to 10:00pm starting with Mass
Healing Mass	1st Saturday of the month, 1:30pm to 4:30pm – NO HEALING MASS IN JAN.
2nd Feb 19	Healing Mass 1:30pm to 4:30pm

 

JANUARY 2019
Please note that there will be NO Healing Mass or Baptism Preparation Meeting in January. The NEXT Healing Mass and Baptism Preparation meeting will be held in February 2019.

CONGRATULATIONS to our parishioner Tanya Kelaart who recently received a Lalor Hero Award for the wonderful work she has done as the founder of the Wyndham Women’s Support Group. Her voluntary work with various organisations has also been acknowledged. Well done and God Bless you Tanya as you continue with your good works.

FEAST OF STO NIÑO will be celebrated at St. Peter Apostle Mission Parish at 12 noon on Sunday, 27^th January 2019. Procession starts at 11:30am in the carpark. You are welcome to bring your Sto Niño icons on the day.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Edith Platle, Roseleen McKenna, Jose Bilog, Dr. Leslie Gonsalves, Jason Gilham, Bradley Dobney, Christina Farrugia, Des Saunderson, Antonio Machado, George Seemanpillai, Luke Anderson, Corazon Dayao and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Noel Rego, Baby Shania Albuquerque, Florence White, Conrad Isaaks, George Bellard, Margaret Prea, Sam Bonnici, Flo & John Staub, Patrick Foster, Gert & Frank Foster, Milagros Baltero, Sisabert Rocha, Arsenio Granada, Connie Portelli, Joseph Nguyen, Esmeralda Benitez, Pia Padayo, Violeta Pascual, Lucy Zanatta, Immaculata Sciglitano and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Irene Jones, Bob Meehan, Rita Dubowik, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Lucy Ballan, Cynthia Middleton, Josie Walsh, Vivian Metzger, Eugene Xavier, Miroslav Hedik, Filippo Sciglitano, Christina Farrugia, Kath Meddings, Jaia Baer, May Rizkallah, Janko Janksic, Gayle Ryan, Saranapala, and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 30 December 18

Kevin McLouoghlin / Jeff Leeson / Francis Thomas

Readers – 29/30 December 18

6:00pm	Elaine Dalton
8:30am	Bev Jones
10:30am	Lionel D’Cruz
5:00pm	Giovanna Siccita

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 29/30 December 18

6:00pm	H. Durski / M. Maple / Davy F. / Sharon A.
8:30am	L. Jones / Bernice S. / R. Johnson / G. Sharman
10:30am	Sally DiB / V Firman / Vanina IDA / S Delos Reyos
5:00pm	E. Behrouzi / S. Joseph / 2 X VOLUNTEERS

Music Ministry – 29/30 December 18

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	Shirley & Group
10:30am	5th Sunday Choir
5:00pm	Youth Band

 

 

PARISH NEWS

 

ST. PETER'S & ST. JAMES' COMBINED PARISH RITE II RECONCILIATION, THURSDAY 20^TH DEC, 7:00PM
Please join us at St. James' Parish for our Combined Rite II Reconciliation on Thursday 20^th December at 7:00pm. This is a great way to prepare ourselves to welcome Jesus our Saviour into our hearts this Christmas. All welcome

CHRISTMAS FAMILY MASS - MON 24TH DECEMBER 6:30 PM, CAROLS 6:00 PM
All children are invited to dress up as a Nativity character e.g. angels, shepherds, Mary, Joseph, etc. for this family Mass. Please have the children ready and waiting in the hall so they can process into Church for the start of the Carols by 6:00pm sharp.

FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS - FRIDAY 28TH DECEMBER, 8:30 AM MASS
A special Blessing will be given to all babies and children at this Mass in memory of the young children of Bethlehem, put to death by Herod who sought to kill Jesus. These innocent victims bear witness to Christ, to a world which would not receive Him.

NEW YEAR'S EVE MASS, MONDAY 31^ST DECEMBER, 8:30AM FOLLOWED BY HOLY HOUR OF THANKSGIVING
Please join us as we give thanks for the many blessings and graces received throughout 2018. The 8:30am Mass will be followed by Exposition, quiet reflection/prayer time, Divine Mercy Chaplet and conclude with Benediction. All  are welcome.

ALTAR SERVERS AVAILABILITY FORMS FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR are kept in the Sacristy. Please fill in your form and return it to the Sacristy as soon as possible. Thank you.

JANUARY 2019
Please note that there will be NO Healing Mass or Baptism Preparation Meeting in January. The NEXT Healing Mass and Baptism Preparation meeting will be held in February 2019.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Letty Britnell, Amelia Gray-Shields, Emily D'Lima, Ashton Hallinan, Gemma Hallinan, Sophie Salamanca, Yzabelle Callejo and Gabriel Tibar  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.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
The last working day for the parish office will be Friday 21^st December. The office will re-open on Monday 7th January 2019.  Bulletins for 30^th December and 6th January will be single sheets with mass readings.  Normal bulletins will resume from 13th January 2019, along with names for Death Anniversaries, Recently Deceased and Sick List.

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 – NO HEALING MASS IN JAN.
16-24 Dec	5:00am Dawn Mass Novena followed by AGAPE Breakfast.
2nd Feb 19	Healing Mass 1:30pm to 4:30pm

 

THANK YOU
The Members of the Hoppers Crossing Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society offer a very warm and heartfelt Thank You to all of St Peter’s  Parish Community who recently donated $1,750 to aid our work for the disadvantaged .

Also following our appeal for extra volunteers to aid us in our works, we now have an additional thirteen Members in Training.

Thank you one and all !
Leo Wandersmith

PIETY STORE
Advent Calendars for the children, Divine Mercy Pocket and Wall Calendars, Columban wall Calendars as well as Christmas Cards ($3 for a pack of 8), ornaments, Nativity sets and scenes, etc. are available.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE TICKETS will be on sale from this weekend and during the Dawn Masses. Winning tickets will be drawn after the 24 Dec 2018 Dawn Mass.

CONGRATULATIONS to the two newly appointed Deputy Principals at our school – Tara Allison and Karen Clarke. We wish you well in your new roles !!

 

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR TIMETABLE
MASSES
16 – 24 Dec	5:00am	Dawn Mass Novena
24 Dec	6:30pm	Family Mass with Carols at 6:00pm
24 Dec	9:30pm	Vigil Mass with Carols at 9:00pm
24 Dec	12 Midnight	Mass with Carols at 11:30pm
CHRISTMAS DAY	8:30am   10:30am   12:30pm	Mass with carols at 8:00am Mass with carols at 10:00am Spanish Mass
Christmas Day – No 5:00pm Mass
31 Dec	8:30am		Mass followed by Holy Hour of Prayer & Thanksgiving for 2018
1 Jan	8:30am		Mass

 

DAWN MASS NOVENA, 16-24 DECEMBER 18
This will be the 23^rd year our parish will celebrate the Dawn Mass Novena in preparation for Christmas. The Novena Mass is held at 5:00am every morning for nine consecutive days, starting on the 16^th and concluding on the 24^th December. Our parish prayer group organises this by coordinating with our parishioners, other groups in our parish, prayer group benefactors and others from neighbouring parishes who attend the dawn Mass every year. Their generosity provides a festive breakfast for everyone who attends the dawn Mass. If any of you would like to be a part of this breakfast by either providing food or wish to donate towards it, please contact the parish office on 9749 4300 or email hopperscrossing@cam.org.au. Thank you.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Josefina Mata, Placida Lim, Antonio Lim, Antonio Mechado and all who have passed away recently.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for George Thomas, Aileen Gower, Evan Pritchard, Paula Monteiro, Edgar Montaut, Gwen Dunford, Margaret Prea, Esther Granada, Marie Renotte, Agnelo Almieda and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Leo Linehan, Lydia (Aleida) Van Susteren, Gary Spotswood, Stan Walkden, Sean Donaldson, Liam Parr, Edith Street, Irene Jones, Bob Meehan, Rita Dubowik, Thais Long, Sr. Eileen Jones, Lucy Ballan, Cynthia Middleton, Josie Walsh, Vivian Metzger, Eugene Xavier, Miroslav Hedik, Filippo Sciglitano, Christina Farrugia, Kath Meddings, Edith Platel, Peter Bool, Jaia Baer, May Rizkallah, Janko Janksic and all who are ill in our Parish.

 

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 23 December 18

Les Jones / Tini & Barrie Hope

Readers – 22/23 December 18

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

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion - 22/23 December 18

6:00pm	E. Dalton / Josie T. / B. Fernandes / Vol
8:30am	KSC Minister / Kevin McL / S. Gomez / E. Stowers
10:30am	Z. D’Mello / E. Mills / S. Colla / F. Caruana
5:00pm	K. English / G. Siccita / C. Skinner / VOL

Music Ministry – 22/23 December 18

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