Maria Maple – Page 3 – St Peter Apostle Mission Parish

1st Sunday of Advent 2023

Maria MapleDecember 2, 2023December 2, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR DECEMBER
PRAYER FOR ADVENT

Father in heaven, the day draws near when the glory of your Son will make radiant the night of the waiting world. May the lure of greed not impede us from the joy which moves the hearts of those who seek Him. May the darkness not blind us to the vision of wisdom which fills the minds of those who find Him. May we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. This Advent we pray for peace: peace in the world, peace in our homes and peace in our hearts. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame.

1^st Reading (Is 63:16-17,64:1,3-8)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
You, Lord, yourself are our Father, ‘Our Redeemer’ is your ancient name. Why, Lord, leave us to stray from your ways and harden our hearts against fearing you? Return, for the sake of your servants, the tribes of your inheritance. Oh, that you would tear the heavens open and come down! – at your Presence the mountains would melt. No ear has heard, no eye has seen any god but you act like this for those who trust him. You guide those who act with integrity and keep your ways in mind. You were angry when we were sinners; we had long been rebels against you. We were all like men unclean, all that integrity of ours like filthy clothing. We have all withered like leaves and our sins blew us away like the wind. No one invoked your name or roused himself to catch hold of you. For you hid your face from us and gave us up to the power of our sins. And yet, Lord, you are our Father; we the clay, you the potter, we are all the work of your hand.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Lord, make us turn to you, let us see your face and we shall be saved.

2^nd Reading (1 Cor 1:3-9)
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians.
May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ send you grace and peace. I never stop thanking God for all the graces you have received through Jesus Christ. I thank him that you have been enriched in so many ways, especially in your teachers and preachers; the witness to Christ has indeed been strong among you so that you will not be without any of the gifts of the Spirit while you are waiting for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed; and he will keep you steady and without blame until the last day, the day of our Lord Jesus Christ, because God by calling you has joined you to his Son, Jesus Christ; and God is faithful.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Lord, show us your mercy and love, and grant us your salvation. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mk 13:33-37)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be on your guard, stay awake, because you never know when the time will come. It is like a man travelling abroad: he has gone from home, and left his servants in charge, each with his own task; and he has told the doorkeeper to stay awake. So stay awake, because you do not know when the master of the house is coming, evening, midnight, cockcrow, dawn; if he comes unexpectedly, he must not find you asleep. And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake!’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
The Lord will bestow his bounty, and our earth shall yield its increase.

Next Week’s Readings
Is 40:1-5,9-11; 2 Pet 3:8-14, Mk 1:1-8

Feasts of the Week
Thu, 7 Dec - St. Ambrose
Fri, 8 Dec - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

SUNDAY
9:15am to 10:25am – Sunday School for children attending non-Catholic Schools - Resumes February 2024.
10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 1^st and 3^rd Sundays - Resumes February 2024 .
After 5:00pm Mass in Theatrette – Youth Group for youth 12 to 17 years on 2^nd and 4^th Sundays.
6:00pm in Theatrette – Young Adults (SPYA) meet 1^st and 3^rd Sundays.

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372
7:30pm to 9:30pm – Alpha sessions in the hall.

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm.
7:00pm - RCIA Meeting in Theatrette/zoom. Contact Francis Thomas 0401787372 or Dario Carreno 0438525148.

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

SATURDAY
2:30pm to 4:00pm - St. Peter’s Charismatic Prayer Community Praise & Worship in Church.
1.30pm to 4:00pm - Healing Mass on 1^st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 10th February 2024.

BAPTISM
12 noon – Baptisms held 1^st & 3^rd Sundays.
Baptism Preparation Meeting held on 1^st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Next Baptism Preparation Meeting Mon 4th December 2023 at 7:00pm in Church.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Penelope Wilson, William Wilson & Torvi Disabato 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.

THE PIETY STORE will have a sale in the hall after the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses on Sunday, 10^th December. On sale are the WORD OF GOD 2024 books $20, Columban Calendars $10, Christmas cards, and other religions items and jewellery. A great opportunity for some Christmas shopping.

ADVENT MASS OF ANOINTING – TUESDAY 5^TH DECEMBER 11:00AM
Everyone, including the sick and elderly are invited to attend this special Mass. There will be a light lunch after Mass hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. If you are aware of anyone who wishes to be anointed but is too ill to attend this Mass, kindly ask them to contact the Parish Office and Father will visit them at home at a suitable time. (PLEASE NOTE THAT 8:30AM MASS IS CANCELLED ON THIS DAY – TUESDAY 5^TH DECEMBER)

ST. PETER'S CHRISTMAS MUSIC FEST – SATURDAY 9^TH DECEMBER AFTER 6:00PM MASS
To celebrate the spirit of Christmas, the choirs from our parish will perform Carols in the hall from 7:15pm. All are welcome. Choirs and families are requested to bring a plate of food to share.

REMINDER – SENIORS SHARED LUNCH WEDNESDAY – 13^TH DECEMBER
The last Seniors shared lunch for the year will be a festive lunch for Christmas, held in the Community Centre on Wednesday 13^th December from 11:30am to 2:00pm. Lunch will be provided, so please just bring Christmas Cheer and a small gift ($10) to exchange (KK). There are a few seats left so please RSVP to Margaret Craigie on 0456914652 if you haven't already done so.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL GIVING TREETo enable us to make up hampers to brighten Christmas for struggling families in our area, please take a tag from the tree and return item(s) to the baskets under the tree by Sunday 10^th December. A Christmas card with your gift of food or presents lets a family know that you are thinking of them in this joyous season. Last year, with your help, we were able to help 110 families. Thank you for your generosity. Enquiries Kitty 0433710310.

FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE – How Collections Work
1^st Collection – Church expenses like utility bills, salaries, liturgical needs, sacramental, formation initiatives, pastoral and evangelisation programs.
2^nd Collection – Support the living expenses of the clergy, the Archbishop, priests in remote and financially burdened parishes, sick and retired clergy.
If you wish to set up a pledge, please contact Lorena Ford at hopperscrossing.bookkeeper@cam.org.au.
Parishioners if you are not registered in the parish, we encourage you to register and support the parish. Kindly fill in the parish registration form available next to the sacristy and return to the priest after mass or email the parish office hopperscrossing@cam.org.au and we will send the parish registration form to you.

DAWN MASS NOVENA – SIMBANG GABI
We invite you to the 28^th year of the 9-Days Dawn Mass Novena celebrated at St. Peters, starting on Saturday 16^th Dec and finishing on Sunday 24^th Dec 2023. Masses at 5:00am daily. Our parish prayer group organises this by coordinating with our parishioners, other Ministries in our parish, prayer group benefactors and others from neighbouring parishes who attend the Dawn Mass Novena 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. Please note that Archbishop Peter Comensoli will be the Principal Celebrant at the Mass on Saturday 23 December.

ROSTERS FOR READERS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS for the months from Dec 2023 to Feb 2024 have been emailed. Please contact the parish office if you have not received your copy or need a hard copy. Rosters for Communion to the Sick (Thursday) and Piety Stall are on the glass table in the church hall, kindly collect your copy.

ADVENT RECONCILIATION RITE I - THURSDAY 21ST DECEMBER 7PM
Please join us for our Rite I Reconciliation on Thursday 21st December at 7:00pm in our Church. There will be multiple Priests available to hear confession. This is a great way to prepare ourselves to welcome Jesus our Saviour into our hearts this Christmas. All welcome!

CHRISTMAS FAMILY MASS - SUNDAY 24TH DECEMBER 6:30PM, CAROLS 6:00PM
All children are invited to dress up as a Nativity character e.g. angles, shepherds, wise men, Mary, Joseph etc. for this family Mass. Please have the children ready and waiting in the hall by 5:45pm so they can process into Church for the start of the Carols at 6:00pm sharp.

KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE
There are various resources available for keeping your children safe online, please check the ESafety Commission website for further information. https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

MELBOURNE OVERSEAS MISSION
There will be a special collection at all Masses next weekend for the Melbourne Overseas Mission. We thank you for your generosity.

CARITAS – GAZA CRISIS APPEAL
Help provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the conflict. Donate now at www.caritas.org.au/gaza or call 1800 024 413.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Aurora Tayao, Rev. Gerard Dowling, Francis de Rozario, Joanna Tan, Remedios Santos, Mariazinha Fernandes, AnaLinda Bergenholtz, Furta Vella, Tae Yoon Jin, Charlie Sollis, Emmanuel Cardona, Renato Manalilli, Fr. Phero Nguyen Van Tuong, Jim Smith, Edna Clayton, Pawlu Labu Manau Gam, Precila D’Silva, Ramani Kumanayake, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Caridad Rodrigues, Restituto Cabunilas, Poshan Misquitta, Marisa Caruana, Thomas Tri, Joseph Mau, Maria Suong, Maria Martin Kim, Timothy & Sylvia Lobo, Jose Romao, Doris O’Connor, Timoteo Tanato, Benito Rosada, Basilia & Regino Albaracin, Leslie Fernando, Josephine Deguara, Hamilton Lazaro and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Lindsay Coates, Jenna Murnane, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla, Tony Faranda, Kelly de la Rosa, John O’Regan, Teresita Grisancich, Delice Prior, Yolanda Jones, Monica Jawn Lu, Robyn Leszczynski, Hazel D’Costa, Manuel Becerra and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 10 Dec 23

John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira

Roster for Readers – 9/10 Dec 23

6:00pm	Adele Vesty
8:30am	Dominic Hankins
10:30am	Lionel D’Cruz
5:00pm	Romayne Albuquerque

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 9/10 Dec 23

6:00pm	G. Linning / N. Golaw / K. Pham / Sophia D’Souza
8:30am	S. Vaz / Clarence D / Paul F. / P. Simonides
10:30am	S. Colla / F. Caruana / M&C Peters
5:00pm	E. Angeles / C. Skinner / A. Koek / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 9/10 Dec 23

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2023

Maria MapleNovember 25, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER
PRAYER FOR YOUTH

God our Father, we ask you to be with young people as they experience sorrow and joy.
Protect them from the dangers that are present in our world today.
Give them and their families the courage to follow you as they journey through life.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, may they experience your loving care and mercy.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honour. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever.

1^st Reading (Ezek 34:11-12,15-17)
A reading from the prophet Ezekiel.
The Lord says this: I am going to look after my flock myself and keep all of it in view. As a shepherd keeps all his flock in view when he stands up in the middle of his scattered sheep, so shall I keep my sheep in view. I shall rescue them from wherever they have been scattered during the mist and darkness. I myself will pasture my sheep, I myself will show them where to rest – it is the Lord who speaks. I shall look for the lost one, bring back the stray, bandage the wounded and make the weak strong. I shall watch over the fat and healthy. I shall be a true shepherd to them. As for you, my sheep, the Lord says this: I will judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and he-goats.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.

2^nd Reading (1 Cor 15:20-26,28)
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians.
Christ has been raised from the dead, the first-fruits of all who have fallen asleep. Death came through one man and in the same way the resurrection of the dead has come through one man. Just as all men die in Adam, so all men will be brought to life in Christ; but all of them in their proper order: Christ as the first-fruits and then, after the coming of Christ, those who belong to him. After that will come the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, having done away with every sovereignty, authority and power. For he must be king until he has put all his enemies under his feet and the last of the enemies to be destroyed is death. And when everything is subjected to him, then the Son himself will be subject in his turn to the One who subjected all things to him, so that God may be all in all.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David! Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 25:31-46)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory. All the nations will be assembled before him and he will separate men one from another as the shepherd separates sheep from goats. He will place the sheep on his right hand and the goats on his left. ‘Then the King will say to those on his right hand, “Come, you whom my Father has blessed, take for your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you made me welcome; naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and you came to see me.” Then the virtuous will say to him in reply, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you; or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and make you welcome; naked and clothe you; sick or in prison and go to see you?” And the King will answer, “I tell you solemnly, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.” ‘Next he will say to those on his left hand, “Go away from me, with your curse upon you, to the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you never gave me food; I was thirsty and you never gave me anything to drink; I was a stranger and you never made me welcome, naked and you never clothed me, sick and in prison and you never visited me.” Then it will be their turn to ask, “Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty, a stranger or naked, sick or in prison, and did not come to your help?” Then he will answer, “I tell you solemnly, in so far as you neglected to do this to one of the least of these, you neglected to do it to me.” ‘And they will go away to eternal punishment, and the virtuous to eternal life.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
The Lord sits as King for ever. The Lord will bless his people with peace.

Next Week’s Readings
Is 63:16-17,64:1,3-8; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37

Feasts of the Week
Thu, 30 Nov - St. Andrew

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

SUNDAY
9:15am to 10:25am – Sunday School for children attending non-Catholic Schools.
10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 1^st and 3^rd Sundays.
After 5:00pm Mass in Theatrette – Youth Group for youth 12 to 17 years on 2^nd and 4^th Sundays.
6:00pm in Theatrette – Young Adults (SPYA) meet 1^st and 3^rd Sundays.

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372
7:30pm to 9:30pm – Alpha sessions in the hall.

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

THE PIETY STORE has a stock of WORD OF GOD 2024 books for $20 and Columban Calendars for $10 for anyone who would like to purchase these items and much more. Come and browse.

MEMORIAL BOOK – MONTH OF NOVEMBER
The Memorial Book is kept near the Sanctuary. All are welcome to write down the names of their departed loved ones. The book will be taken to the Altar during Mass to remember and pray for the faithful departed at all the Masses during November.

WORLD YOUTH SUNDAY – 26^TH NOVEMBER 2023
St Peter’s Young Adults would like to invite all our youth and young families to join us at the 5:00pm mass on Sunday 26^th November to celebrate World Youth Sunday. There will be fellowship after mass, all are welcome.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL GIVING TREE
To enable us to make up hampers to brighten Christmas for struggling families in our area, please take a tag from the tree and return item(s) to the baskets under the tree by Sunday 10^th December. A Christmas card with your gift of food or presents lets a family know that you are thinking of them in this joyous season. Last year, with your help, we were able to help 110 families. Thank you for your generosity. Enquiries Kitty 0433710310.

SCHOOL COMMUNITY MASS
There will be a School Community Mass on Wednesday 29^th November at 8:45am. School families and parishioners are most welcome to join. The Mass will be followed by Morning Tea in the church hall. All are welcome.

LETTER FROM ARCHBISHOP PETER COMENSOLI
Events and reporting over the past weeks have impelled Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli to write a letter from the heart. Copy of the letter is placed on the notice board in the church hall. Let us continue to pray and work for peace in our world.

PRIESTLY ORDINATIONSPlease keep in your prayers Rev Thomas Christie, Rev Peter Nguyen and Rev Tien Tran, who will be ordained to the priesthood and Jean-Sebastian Gery, who will be ordained to the transitional diaconate. The Ordinations will take place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday 25 November 2023 at 10:00am. The Mass will also be livestreamed on the Archdiocesan YouTube Channel.

ESAFETY COMMISSION — FREE PARENT WEBINARSThe ESafety Commission is offering a range of free parent webinars https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars including:

Wellbeing and digital technologies (30 minutes)—for parents and carers of young people in secondary school
Getting started with social media: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram (30 minutes)—for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.

CARITAS – GAZA CRISIS APPEAL
Help provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the conflict. Donate now at www.caritas.org.au/gaza or call 1800 024 413.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Francis de Rozario, Joanna Tan, Remedios Santos, Mariazinha Fernandes, AnaLinda Bergenholtz, Furta Vella, Tae Yoon Jin, Charlie Sollis, Emmanuel Cardona, Renato Manalilli, Fr. Phero Nguyen Van Tuong, Jim Smith, Edna Clayton, Pawlu Labu Manau Gam, Precila D’Silva, Ramani Kumanayake, Roberto Savio, Patricia Samuel, Antony Prakash, David Villanueva, Josefina Briones, Ida Rodericks, Veronica Jewell and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Simon Simonides, John Walsh, Mary Chamie, Giovanni Frazzica, Irene Noronha, Peter Natale, Mercy Silva, James David, Kyle Moreno and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

ROSTERS

Counters – 3 Dec 23

Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney

Roster for Readers – 2/3 Dec 23

6:00pm	Davy Fernandez
8:30am	Kitty Stuttard
10:30am	Sunil Vaz
5:00pm	Connie Skinner

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 2/3 Dec 23

6:00pm	H. Durski / G. Aldcroft / S. Martis / S. Joseph
8:30am	G. Sharman / K. Fernandes / S. Graham / I. D’Lima
10:30am	E. Mills / B. Fernandes / A. Koek / Volunteer
5:00pm	E. Angeles / M. Marip / 2 X Volunteers

Music Ministry – 2/3 Dec 23

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Tongan Community
5:00pm	FilOz

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleNovember 18, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER
PRAYER FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY

O most merciful Jesus, let Thy Precious Blood flow down into Purgatory, and refresh and revive the captive souls which suffer there. Stretch out unto them Thy strong right hand, and bring them forth into the place of refreshment, light, and peace. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.

1^st Reading (Prov 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31)
A reading from the book of Proverbs.
A perfect wife – who can find her? She is far beyond the price of pearls. Her husband’s heart has confidence in her, from her he will derive no little profit. Advantage and not hurt she brings him all the days of her life. She is always busy with wool and with flax, she does her work with eager hands. She sets her hands to the distaff, her fingers grasp the spindle. She holds out her hand to the poor, she opens her arms to the needy. Charm is deceitful, and beauty empty; the woman who is wise is the one to praise. Give her a share in what her hands have worked for, and let her works tell her praises at the city gates.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Happy are those who fear the Lord.

2^nd Reading (1 Thess 5:1-6)
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians.
You will not be expecting us to write anything to you, brothers, about ‘times and seasons’, since you know very well that the Day of the Lord is going to come like a thief in the night. It is when people are saying, ‘How quiet and peaceful it is’ that the worst suddenly happens, as suddenly as labour pains come on a pregnant woman; and there will be no way for anybody to evade it. But it is not as if you live in the dark, my brothers, for that Day to overtake you like a thief. No, you are all sons of light and sons of the day: we do not belong to the night or to darkness, so we should not go on sleeping, as everyone else does, but stay wide awake and sober.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord; my branches bear much fruit. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 25:14-30)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like a man on his way abroad who summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to a third one; each in proportion to his ability. Then he set out. ‘Now a long time after, the master of those servants came back and went through his accounts with them. The man who had received the five talents came forward bringing five more. “Sir,” he said “you entrusted me with five talents; here are five more that I have made.” ‘His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have shown you can be faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater; come and join in your master’s happiness.”
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
To be near God is my happiness, to place my hope in God the Lord.

Next Week’s Readings
Ezek 34:11-12, 15-17; 1 Cor 15:20-26,28; Mt 25:31-46

Feasts of the Week
Tue, 21 Nov - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wed, 22 Nov - St. Cecilia
Fri, 24 Nov - Sts. Andrew Dung Lac & companions

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372
7:30pm to 9:30pm – Alpha sessions in the hall.

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Olympia Augustine, Elle Camilleri, Sienna Cao & Ace Omrcen 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.

CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR AVAILABILITY FORMS have been emailed to Readers and Communion Ministers. Please return completed forms to the Parish Office as soon as possible so the roster for the next quarter can be prepared. Hard copies of the forms are available in the church hall. Thank you.

THE PIETY STORE has a stock of WORD OF GOD 2024 books for $20 and Columban Calendars for $10 for anyone who would like to purchase these items and much more. Come and browse.

RELIGIOUS STATUES & ITEMS STALLA stall selling religious statues and items will be held in the hall after all Masses this weekend. A great opportunity for some early Christmas shopping.

MEMORIAL MASS FOR DECEASED – FRIDAY 24^TH NOV, 7:00PM
All parishioners who have lost a loved one are invited to attend this special Memorial Mass for the Deceased. Invitations will be sent to families who have lost a loved one in the past 12 months. You are welcome to bring a photo of the Deceased and place it on the table near the Sanctuary.

WORLD YOUTH SUNDAY – 26^th NOVEMBER 2023
St Peter’s Young Adults would like to invite all our youth and young families to join at the 5:00pm mass on Sunday 26^th November to celebrate World Youth Sunday. There will be fellowship after mass, all are welcome.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL GIVING TREE
To enable us to make up hampers to brighten Christmas for struggling families in our area, please take a tag from the tree and return item(s) to the baskets under the tree by Sunday 10^th December. A Christmas card with your gift of food or presents lets a family know that you are thinking of them in this joyous season. Last year, with your help, we were able to help 110 families. Thank you for your generosity. Enquiries Kitty 0433710310.

NIGHT OF THE WITNESSES AT ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, East Melbourne 7pm Wed 22 November Night of the Witnesses is an evening of testimony, prayer, song, adoration and reflection to honour the witness of modern-day Christian martyrs and to stand in solidarity with Christians around the world who are suffering persecution for their faith in Jesus Christ. The Presider is Archbishop Peter Comensoli and Guest speaker is His Beatitude Patriarch Joseph Absi of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend.

ORDINATION BREAKFAST, SATURDAY, 25^TH NOVEMBER, 7:45AM FOR 8:00AM START AT PARK HYATT, THE LIBRARY
Archbishop Peter Comensoli invites young men in our parish, aged 18 and over, who are involved in Youth Ministry or in any other part of life in our parish. The breakfast will include an overview on priesthood and discernment from the Vocations Team. From 9am all guests will walk across to the Cathedral to participate in the priestly Ordination. Each ticket includes breakfast at a cost of $25 each. Please add your name and any dietary requirements when you register at the following link. Ordination Breakfast - November 2023 or https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1134978

CARITAS – GAZA CRISIS APPEAL
Help provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the conflict. Donate now at www.caritas.org.au/gaza or call 1800 024 413.

ESAFETY COMMISSION — FREE PARENT WEBINARSThe ESafety Commission is offering a range of free parent webinars https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars including:

Wellbeing and digital technologies (30 minutes)—for parents and carers of young people in secondary school
Getting started with social media: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram (30 minutes)—for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Remedios Santos, Mariazinha Fernandes, AnaLinda Bergenholtz, Furta Vella, Tae Yoon Jin, Charlie Sollis, Emmanuel Cardona, Renato Manalilli, Fr. Phero Nguyen Van Tuong, Jim Smith, Edna Clayton, Pawlu Labu Manau Gam, Precila D’Silva, Ramani Kumanayake, Roberto Savio, Patricia Samuel, Antony Prakash, David Villanueva, Josefina Briones, Ida Rodericks, Veronica Jewell and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Michael Lewis, Claude Barber, Franco Stroscio, Evergista Porteza, Joseph Nguyen, Ine Tran, Maria Deguara, Joaquin Hari, Terrance Bernard, Gloria & Thiruchelvam Vaz, Carmena Natale, Monica Joseph and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Lindsay Coates, Jenna Murnane, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla, Tony Faranda, Kelly de la Rosa, John O’Regan, Roberta Costa, Teresita Grisancich, Delice Prior and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 26 Nov 23

Tini & Barrie Hope

Roster for Readers – 25/26 Nov 23

6:00pm	Savita D’Souza
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Rosemary Hibbert
5:00pm	Youth Mass

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 25/26 Nov 23

6:00pm	G. Surrao / Davy F. / K. Pham / P. Albuquerque
8:30am	KSC Minister / Paul F./ Pauline S. / Clarence D
10:30am	F. Caruana / S. Vaz / G. Schembri / B. Fernandes
5:00pm	Youth Mass

Music Ministry – 25/26 Nov 23

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Domini Chorum
5:00pm	Youth Mass

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleNovember 11, 2023November 11, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER
PRAYERS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Almighty Father,
You made everyone in your own image and likeness, and when that image was defaced by sin, you restored it through Christ:
Hear our prayers, we pray you, for all our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest in the hope of the resurrection, and show them the glory of your face.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.

1^st Reading (Wis 6:12-16)
A reading from the book of Wisdom.
Wisdom is bright, and does not grow dim. By those who love her she is readily seen, and found by those who look for her. Quick to anticipate those who desire her, she makes herself known to them. Watch for her early and you will have no trouble; you will find her sitting at your gates. Even to think about her is understanding fully grown; be on the alert for her and anxiety will quickly leave you. She herself walks about looking for those who are worthy of her and graciously shows herself to them as they go, in every thought of theirs coming to meet them.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

2^nd Reading (1 Thes 4:13-18)
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians.
We want you to be quite certain, brothers, about those who have died, to make sure that you do not grieve about them, like the other people who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that it will be the same for those who have died in Jesus: God will bring them with him. We can tell you this from the Lord’s own teaching, that any of us who are left alive until the Lord’s coming will not have any advantage over those who have died. At the trumpet of God, the voice of the archangel will call out the command and the Lord himself will come down from heaven; those who have died in Christ will be the first to rise, and then those of us who are still alive will be taken up in the clouds, together with them; to meet the Lord in the air. So we shall stay with the Lord for ever. With such thoughts as these you should comfort one another.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Be watchful and ready: you know not when the Son of Man is coming. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 25:1-13)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus told this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven will be like this: Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were sensible: the foolish ones did take their lamps, but they brought no oil, whereas the sensible ones took flasks of oil as well as their lamps. The bridegroom was late, and they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. But at midnight there was a cry, “The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet him.” At this, all those bridesmaids woke up and trimmed their lamps, and the foolish ones said to the sensible ones, “Give us some of your oil: our lamps are going out.” But they replied, “There may not be enough for us and for you; you had better go to those who sell it and buy some for yourselves.” They had gone off to buy it when the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall and the door was closed. The other bridesmaids arrived later. “Lord, Lord,” they said “open the door for us.” But he replied, “I tell you solemnly, I do not know you.” So stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose, near restful waters he leads me.

Next Week’s Readings
Prov 31:10-13,19-20, 30-31; 1 Thess 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30

Feasts of the Week
Fri, 17 Nov -St. Elizabeth of Hungary

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372
7:30pm to 9:30pm – Alpha sessions in the hall.

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

FR. SIMEON ON ANNUAL LEAVE
Parishioners, please note that Fr. Simeon will be away on annual leave from 13^th to 21^st November. We wish Fr Simeon a well-deserved, safe and enjoyable holiday with his family and friends.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Henery Labu, Raizel Bhore and Logan Ashman who are to be baptised this weekend. 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.

THE PIETY STORE has a stock of WORD OF GOD 2024 for $20 and much more. Come and browse.

CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR AVAILABILITY FORMS have been emailed to Readers and Communion Ministers. Can we please request that forms be returned to the parish office, latest by Sunday 12^th November so we are able to prepare the roster for the next quarter. Hard copies of the forms are available in the church hall. Thank you.

WORLD YOUTH SUNDAY – 26^th NOVEMBER 2023St Peter’s Young Adults would like to invite all our youth and young families to join at the 5:00pm mass on Sunday 26^th November to celebrate World Youth Sunday. There will be fellowship after mass, all are welcome.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL GIVING TREE
To enable us to make up hampers to brighten Christmas for struggling families in our area, please take a tag from the tree and return item/s to the baskets under the tree by Sunday 10^th December. A Christmas card with our gift of food or presents lets a family know that you are thinking of them in this joyous season. Last year, with your help, we were able to help 110 families. Thank you for your generosity. Enquiries Kitty 0433710310.

NIGHT OF THE WITNESSES AT ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, East Melbourne 7pm Wed 22 November
Night of the Witnesses is an evening of testimony, prayer, song, adoration and reflection to honour the witness of modern-day Christian martyrs and to stand in solidarity with Christians around the world who are suffering persecution for their faith in Jesus Christ. The Presider is Archbishop Peter Comensoli and Guest speaker is His Beatitude Patriarch Joseph Absi of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend.

2023 KNOX PUBLIC LECTURE
Tuesday 28^th November, 7:30pm. Live videostream via Zoom“Truth and Peace: Timeless Twins” Presented by Dr Susan Connelly RSJ. To book scan the QR code or go to trybooking.com/CMYVM.Enquiries: Ph: +613 9412 3333 or email vi.panganiban@ctc.edu.au, or website: ctc.edu.au

CARITAS – GAZA CRISIS APPEAL
Help provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the conflict. Donate now at www.caritas.org.au/gaza or call 1800 024 413.

AN URGENT PRAYER FOR PEACE
God of compassion,
We turn to you with heavy hearts
As we consider the needs of your family.
Israelis and Palestinians, we are all your people,
Each of us loved by You
And called to live in peace and justice.
We lament the dreadful loss of life,
Destruction of property and loss of human dignity.
We are pained by so much suffering.
We beg you to bring healing to this ancient place.
Help your people find a way forward.
Enable everyone to look each other in the eye,
And embrace each other as sisters and brothers,
As they find your image in every face.
We ask that courage and grace
Will help create a wiser and more gentle future,
Where everyone has a home.
God of wisdom, come to our aid.
Amen.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Tae Yoon Jim, Charlie Sollis, Emmanuel Cardona, Renato Manalilli, Fr. Phero Nguyen Van Tuong, Jim Smith, Edna Clayton, Pawlu Labu Manau Gam, Precila D’Silva, Ramani Kumanayake, Roberto Savio, Patricia Samuel, Antony Prakash, David Villanueva, Josefina Briones, Ida Rodericks, Veronica Jewell and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Edward Palmer, Diego Lopez, Paul Deguara, Nieves Mozo, John Abraham, Jiju Abraham, Mathew Nguyen, Lourdes Moriss, Bonifacio Mendoza, Melvina Garcia and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Lindsay Coates, Jenna Murnane, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla, Tony Faranda, Kelly de la Rosa, Gwen Graham, John O’Regan, Roberta Costa, Ana Linda Bergenholtz, Teresita Grisancich, Delice Prior and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 19 Nov 23

Lerna Vasquez/Teresita Grisancich/Luzviminda De La Cruz

Roster for Readers – 18/19 Nov 23

6:00pm	David Roga
8:30am	Sharon D’Silva
10:30am	Cleophas Peters
5:00pm	Dominic Hankins

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 18/19 Nov 23

6:00pm	J. Roga / S. Fernando / H. Durski / J. Tramontana
8:30am	S. Joseph / G. Sharman / K. Fernandes / I. D’Lima
10:30am	M. Peters / S. Delos Reyes / L. Ortega / G. Siccita
5:00pm	C. Skinner / E. Angeles / A. Koek / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 18/19 Nov 23

6:00pm	St Cecilia
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	FilOz
5:00pm	KNK

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleNovember 4, 2023November 4, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR NOVEMBER
PRAYERS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Entrance Antiphon
Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong salvation!

1^st Reading (Mal 1:14-2:2,8-10)
A reading from the prophet Malachi.
I am a great king, says the Lord of Hosts, and my name is feared throughout the nations. And now, priests, this warning is for you. If you do not listen, if you do not find it in your heart to glorify my name, says the Lord of Hosts, I will send the curse on you and curse your very blessing. You have strayed from the way; you have caused many to stumble by your teaching. You have destroyed the covenant of Levi, says the Lord of Hosts. And so I in my turn have made you contemptible and vile in the eyes of the whole people in repayment for the way you have not kept to my paths but have shown partiality in your administration. Have we not all one Father? Did not one God create us? Why, then, do we break faith with one another, profaning the covenant of our ancestors?
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
In you, Lord, I have found my peace.

2^nd Reading (1 Thes 2:7-9,13)
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians.
Like a mother feeding and looking after her own children, we felt so devoted and protective towards you, and had come to love you so much, that we were eager to hand over to you not only the Good News but our whole lives as well. Let me remind you, brothers, how hard we used to work, slaving night and day so as not to be a burden on any one of you while we were proclaiming God’s Good News to you. Another reason why we constantly thank God for you is that as soon as you heard the message that we brought you as God’s message, you accepted it for what it really is, God’s message and not some human thinking; and it is still a living power among you who believe it.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! You have one Father, your Father in heaven; you have one teacher: the Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 23:1-12)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Addressing the people and his disciples Jesus said, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees occupy the chair of Moses. You must therefore do what they tell you and listen to what they say; but do not be guided by what they do: since they do not practise what they preach. They tie up heavy burdens and lay them on men’s shoulders, but will they lift a finger to move them? Not they! Everything they do is done to attract attention, like wearing broader phylacteries and longer tassels, like wanting to take the place of honour at banquets and the front seats in the synagogues, being greeted obsequiously in the market squares and having people call them Rabbi. ‘You, however, must not allow yourselves to be called Rabbi, since you have only one master, and you are all brothers. You must call no one on earth your father, since you have only one Father, and he is in heaven. Nor must you allow yourselves to be called teachers, for you have only one Teacher, the Christ. The greatest among you must be your servant. Anyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and anyone who humbles himself will be exalted.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence, O Lord.

Next Week’s Readings
Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thess 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13

Feasts of the Week
Thu, 9 Nov - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Fri, 10 Nov - St. Leo the Great
Sat, 11 Nov -St. Martin of Tours

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – No Bible Study Monday, 6th November 2023

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

BAPTISM
12 noon – Baptisms held 1^st & 3^rd Sundays.
Baptism Preparation Meeting held on 1^st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Next Baptism Preparation Meeting Mon 6th November 2023 at 7:00pm in Church.

MULTICULTURAL MASS
Fr. Vincent and Fr. Simeon thank the Sri Lankan Community for hosting such a spirit filled and joyful Multicultural Mass on Sunday, 29^th October. Heartfelt thanks to the concelebrating priests, Davy Fernandez, the Multicultural Mass Committee, PPC, Liturgy Team, Altar Servers, Choir, Flag Bearers, Lectors, Cantors and all the volunteers for their hard work and contribution in making the celebration special. It is a great joy when we come together as one Body of Christ and celebrate our unity in diversity. Special thanks also to all the families who prepared and provided the delicious food for everyone to enjoy. Our sincere thanks to all the volunteers who helped in setting up, serving food, cleaning up and providing traffic management.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Monday 6^th November and Cup Day, Tuesday, 7^th November 2023.

MEMORIAL BOOK – MONTH OF NOVEMBER
The Memorial Book will be kept near the Sanctuary. All are welcome to write down the names of their departed loved ones. The book will be taken to the Altar during Mass to remember and pray for the faithful departed at all the Masses during November.

THE PIETY STORE has a stock of WORD OF GOD 2024 for $20 and much more. Come and browse.

SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP GRADUATION
After 6 months of sessions, the School of Discipleship will celebrate completion of their studies with a Graduation Mass on Sunday 5^th November, 2023 at 10:30 am when they will be presented with their graduation certificates. Please join the participants for the mass to congratulate them on the successful completion of the school.

ARITAS – GAZA CRISIS APPEAL
Help provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the conflict. Donate now at www.caritas.org.au/gaza or call 1800 024 413.

VISIT OF HIS EXCELLENCY MOST REV. PAUL GALLAGHER (Secretary for the Relations with States and International Organisations, Secretariat of State, Holy See)
On the occasion of the 50^th anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Vatican, Archbishop Comensoli is pleased to welcome His Excellency Most Rev Paul Gallagher and the Apostolic Nuncio to Australia – His Excellency Most Rev Charles Balvo to Melbourne. Archbishops Comensoli, Gallagher and Balvo, together with clergy of the Archdiocese, will celebrate Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica – Thu 9 Nov, 5.30pm. All welcome to attend.

NIGHT OF THE WITNESSES AT ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, East Melbourne 7pm Wed 22 November
Night of the Witnesses is an evening of testimony, prayer, song, adoration and reflection to honour the witness of modern-day Christian martyrs and to stand in solidarity with Christians around the world who are suffering persecution for their faith in Jesus Christ. The Presider is Archbishop Peter Comensoli and Guest speaker is His Beatitude Patriarch Joseph Absi of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Tae Yoon Jim, Fr Phero Nguyen Van Tuong, Jim Smith, Edna Clayton, Pawlu Labu Manau Gam, Precila D’Silva, Ramani Kumanayake, Roberto Savio, Patricia Samuel, Antony Prakash, David Villanueva, Josefina Briones, Ida Rodericks, Veronica Jewell, Clare Frangipani, Moleli Tato, Gloria Cardente, Felix Cardente, Albino Ferlazzo, Mariano Da Silva Borges, Sebastiao Ornai, Kevin McLoughlin and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Jason McLoughlin, Joseph Dupont, Pat Clarke, Alex Sciberra, Cielito & Elizabeth Angeles, Neville Nettar and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Mavis D’Cruz, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Lindsay Coates, Jenna Murnane, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla, Tony Faranda, Kelly de la Rosa, Gwen Graham, John O’Regan, Roberta Costa, Ana Linda Bergenholtz and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 12 Nov 23

Kitty Stuttard/Eileen Lewis/Bonny D’Souza/Rosemary Hibbert

Roster for Readers – 11/12 Nov 23

6:00pm	Adele Vesty
8:30am	Michelle Nelthropp
10:30am	Savita D’Souza
5:00pm	Joan Ocampo

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 11/12 Nov 23

6:00pm	S. Martis / Sophie D / G. Linning / N. Golaw
8:30am	P. Fitzgerald / S. Graham / 2 X Volunteers
10:30am	F. Caruana / S. Colla / G. Schembri / R. Hibbert
5:00pm	C. Skinner / E. Angeles / A. Koek / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 11/12 Nov 23

6:00pm	Mater Dolorosa
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleOctober 28, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR OCTOBER
MULTICULTURAL PRAYER

Dear Lord, we are amazed by the way of your creation.
You created us all different but in Your own image, and You said, “It is good!” with full satisfaction.
You scattered us in different languages.
Now we can see that You are gathering us back.
People are moving into safe places to live, forming multicultural communities together.
Lord, we look up to You, searching for Your work.
Show us Your ways, O Lord.
Guide us in Your truth.
Teach us how to live together in harmony and unity.
We are all different, but together, we want to please You and glorify You as Your precious and holy people.
Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.

1^st Reading (Ex 22:20-26)
A reading from the book of Exodus.
The Lord said to Moses, ‘Tell the sons of Israel this: ‘“You must not molest the stranger or oppress him, for you lived as strangers in the land of Egypt. You must not be harsh with the widow, or with the orphan; if you are harsh with them, they will surely cry out to me, and be sure I shall hear their cry; my anger will flare and I shall kill you with the sword, your own wives will be widows, your own children orphans. ‘“If you lend money to any of my people, to any poor man among you, you must not play the usurer with him: you must not demand interest from him. ‘“If you take another’s cloak as a pledge, you must give it back to him before sunset. It is all the covering he has; it is the cloak he wraps his body in; what else would he sleep in? If he cries to me, I will listen, for I am full of pity.”’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
I love you, Lord, my strength.

2^nd Reading (1 Thes 1:5-10)
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Thessalonians.
You observed the sort of life we lived when we were with you, which was for your instruction, and you were led to become imitators of us, and of the Lord; and it was with the joy of the Holy Spirit that you took to the gospel, in spite of the great opposition all round you. This has made you the great example to all believers in Macedonia and Achaia since it was from you that the word of the Lord started to spread – and not only throughout Macedonia and Achaia, for the news of your faith in God has spread everywhere. We do not need to tell other people about it: other people tell us how we started the work among you, how you broke with idolatry when you were converted to God and became servants of the real, living God; and how you are now waiting for Jesus, his Son, whom he raised from the dead, to come from heaven to save us from the retribution which is coming.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them and we will come to them. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 22:34-40)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees they got together and, to disconcert him, one of them put a question, ‘Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law?’ Jesus said, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second resembles it: You must love your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments hang the whole Law, and the Prophets also.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
We will ring out our joy at your saving help, and exult in the name of our God.

Next Week’s Readings
Mal 1:14-2:2,8-10; 1 Thess 2:7-9,13; Mt 23:1-12

Feasts of the Week
Wed, 1 Nov - All Saints
Thu, 2 Nov - All Souls Day
Sat, 4 Nov - St. Charles Borromeo

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

MULTICULTURAL MASS
Parishioners, a reminder that our Multicultural Mass will be held this Sunday, 29^th October at 10:30am. The host nation this year is Sri Lanka. Please come and join in the celebration of our multicultural community. We request that you kindly bring a plate of traditional food to share at the fellowship thereafter. It is also an opportunity to dress in your national dress. Thank you.

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING & MORNING TEA, TUESDAY, 31^ST OCTOBER 9:15AM
Volunteers who have not completed Safeguarding Training online or in person are welcome to attend this training session in the Community Centre. Please call the Parish Office on 9749 4300 by Monday 30^th October if you can attend.

ALL SAINTS DAY
Wednesday 1^st November. Masses 8:30am, 10:00am (School Mass) and 7:00pm.
All children are invited to dress up as their favourite Saint and are welcome to join the procession at the start of mass.

ALL SOULS DAY
Thursday 2^nd November, Masses at 8:30am and 7:00pm
As November is a special time to pray for the dead, a Plenary Indulgence may be granted for the dead, by visiting a Church on 2^nd November and praying the Lord's Prayer and the Creed. Three conditions are required for gaining the Indulgence: Confession, Holy Communion and prayer for the Pope's intentions.

MEMORIAL BOOK - MONTH OF NOVEMBER
The Memorial Book will be kept near the Sanctuary. All are welcome to write down the names of their departed loved ones. The book will be taken to the Altar during Mass to remember and pray for the faithful departed at all the Masses during November.

SPECIAL MEMORIAL MASS AT WERRIBEE CEMETERY – MAUSOLEUM
You are invited to attend this special Memorial Mass and blessing of the graves, celebrated by priests from St. Peter’s, St. James & St. Andrew’s Parishes on Thursday, 2^nd November at 10:30am.

THE PIETY STORE has a stock of WORD OF GOD 2024 for $20 and much more. Come and browse.

HOUSE BLESSING & VISITING THE SICK IN THE PARISH
Fr Vincent and Fr Simeon are available to visit parishioners for a house blessing. If parishioners would like their home blessed or would like a priest to visit a sick family member, kindly complete the Family Visitation form available in the church foyer and return to the priests / sacristan or contact the parish office to make an appointment.

SENIORS SHARED LUNCH, WEDNESDAY 1^st NOVEMBER will be held at the Community Centre from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Please bring a plate of food to share. Tea, coffee provided. Contact Margaret Craigie on 0456914652 for further details

SPORTS FIRST AIDERS
One of our long-time parishioners is a Sports Trainer with West Footscray Football Club. He is currently holding courses to prepare students for Certificate courses in February/March 2024. The Club is looking for 2 to 3 students aged approx. 18 years of age (M or F) and if possible, who hold a current first aid certificate, to become Sports First Aiders. This would be an advantage to anyone entering the Medical/ Sports/Nursing fields. Once passed certificate course, the students would be required to attend training at West Footscray on Thursday Night and on Saturday. Also required to attend practice games preseason. Payment would be a minimum of $100 dollars per week for each successful candidate. Please contact Bill Hardy on 0419 004 458 if you are interested.

THE PIETY STORE has a stock of WORD OF GOD 2024 for $20 and much more. Come and browse.

ST PETERS PRIMARY SCHOOL are celebrating their Golden Jubilee this year and as part of the celebrations are having a Staff (past & present) reunion this weekend. Parishioners are welcome to browse the posters and photographs that have been put up in the hall for this occasion.

ARITAS – GAZA CRISIS APPEAL
Help provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the conflict. Donate now at www.caritas.org.au/gaza or call 1800 024 413.

AN URGENT PRAYER FOR PEACE
God of compassion, We turn to you with heavy hearts
As we consider the needs of your family.
Israelis and Palestinians, we are all your people,
Each of us loved by You
And called to live in peace and justice.
We lament the dreadful loss of life,
Destruction of property and loss of human dignity.
We are pained by so much suffering.
We beg you to bring healing to this ancient place.
Help your people find a way forward.
Enable everyone to look each other in the eye,
And embrace each other as sisters and brothers,
As they find your image in every face.
We ask that courage and grace
Will help create a wiser and more gentle future,
Where everyone has a home.
God of wisdom, come to our aid.
Amen.

NIGHT OF THE WITNESSES AT ST PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL, East Melbourne at 7pm on Wednesday 22 November
Night of the Witnesses is an evening of testimony, prayer, song, adoration and reflection to honour the witness of modern-day Christian martyrs and to stand in solidarity with Christians around the world who are suffering persecution for their faith in Jesus Christ. The Presider is Archbishop Peter Comensoli and Guest speaker is His Beatitude Patriarch Joseph Absi of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend.

OCTOBER 31^st All Hallows eve can be part of a special three-day holy celebration in which we can contemplate, pray, attend mass and create new and meaningful Catholic traditions in our families. We can honour God by Worshipping Jesus as the light of the World, by recognising his light in the lives of the Saints who reflected him to all of those around them, and by acknowledging and praying for all souls who have died in the faith, that they may receive his mercy, be reunited into his loving arms and live eternally in his light. Some great resources online with lots of ideas for families and kids. https://www.effortlessfoodie.com/easy-soul-cakes/ https://www.catholicicing.com/how-to-celebrate-all-saints-day-at-home/

CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
Online Information Session for 2024. Monday 30 October at 7:30pm. Register via our website: ctc.edu.au/information-session. Further information from Dr. Maureen Saclot
ctc.edu.au/contact/contact-the-registrar/.

16^TH ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS
The first session of the 16^th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops officially opened on 4^th October 2023. Below are some links to follow the SYNOD.
The 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops gets underway Synod.va | Facebook
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCVVBU-W-0EXJ-AwW0ijYqjg

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Patricia Samuel, Antony Prakash, David Villanueva, Josefina Briones, Ida Rodericks, Veronica Jewell, Clare Frangipani, Moleli Tato, Gloria Cardente, Felix Cardente, Albino Ferlazzo, Mariano Da Silva Borges, Sebastiao Ornai, Kevin McLoughlin, Glenn Tungol, Moya Wood, Joseph Thoomkauzhy, Vavachan Kunnemuriyil, Baby Jamini, Josephine Vella, Romeo Callejo Sr., Povave Autagavaia, Jean Cameron, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Andrew Burian, Florence Palmer, Kristeen Gomez, Matta Nguyen, Angela Doss, Melin Gomes, K K Jose & Seleena Jose, Josephine Deguara, Angelica Elrich de Leon, Josefino Dabu, Jose Powathuparambil and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Ollie Orlinski, Mavis D’Cruz, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Lindsay Coates, Jenna Murnane, Noleen Clayburn, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla, Tony Faranda, Kelly de la Rosa, Carmela Saragozza, Gwen Graham and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 4/5 Nov 23

Bil Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney

Roster for Readers – 4/5 Nov 23

6:00pm	Davy Fernandez
8:30am	Mary Marip
10:30am	Francis Thomas
5:00pm	Connie Skinner

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 4/5 Nov 23

6:00pm	G. Aldcroft / G. Linning / K. Phan / S. Albuquerque
8:30am	P. Simonides / Karen F. / G. Sharman / S. Joseph
10:30am	G. Siccita / S. Delos Reyes / A. Koek / Bernadina F.
5:00pm	Sunita D / E. Angeles / 2 X Volunteers

Music Ministry – 4/5 Nov 23

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Tongan Community
5:00pm	FilOz

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleOctober 21, 2023October 21, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR OCTOBER
WORLD MISSION DAY

We pray to the Lord that World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it.
We pray for all who suffer injury or death as a result of war, violence and disasters all over the world, that they may know God's healing and care in those to whom they turn for assistance.
Hear our cries as we agonise over the harm done to our brothers and sisters. Breathe wisdom into our prayers, soothe restless hearts with hope, steady shaken spirits with faith: Show us the way to justice and wholeness, enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy.
Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and transform our brokenness. Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace, so that we may act with justice and find peace in you.

Entrance Antiphon
To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye; in the shadow of your wings protect me.

1^st Reading (Is 45:1,4-6)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whom he has taken by his right hand to subdue nations before him and strip the loins of kings, to force gateways before him that their gates be closed no more: ‘It is for the sake of my servant Jacob, of Israel my chosen one, that I have called you by your name, conferring a title though you do not know me. I am the Lord, unrivalled; there is no other God besides me. Though you do not know me, I arm you that men may know from the rising to the setting of the sun that, apart from me, all is nothing.’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Give the Lord glory and honour.

2^nd Reading (1 Thes 1:1-5)
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians.
From Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, to the Church in Thessalonika which is in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ; wishing you grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We always mention you in our prayers and thank God for you all, and constantly remember before God our Father how you have shown your faith in action, worked for love and persevered through hope, in our Lord Jesus Christ. We know, brothers, that God loves you and that you have been chosen, because when we brought the Good News to you, it came to you not only as words, but as power and as the Holy Spirit and as utter conviction.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Shine on the world like bright stars; you are offering it the word of life. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 22:15-21)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.
The Pharisees went away to work out between them how to trap Jesus in what he said. And they sent their disciples to him, together with the Herodians, to say, ‘Master, we know that you are an honest man and teach the way of God in an honest way, and that you are not afraid of anyone, because a man’s rank means nothing to you. Tell us your opinion, then. Is it permissible to pay taxes to Caesar or not?’ But Jesus was aware of their malice and replied, ‘You hypocrites! Why do you set this trap for me? Let me see the money you pay the tax with.’ They handed him a denarius, and he said, ‘Whose head is this? Whose name?’ ‘Caesar’s’ they replied. He then said to them, ‘Very well, give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar – and to God what belongs to God.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
Behold the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine.

Next Week’s Readings
Ex 22:20-26; 1 Thess 1:5-10; Mt 22:34-40

Feasts of the Week
Sat, 28 Oct -Sts. Simon & Jude

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

AN URGENT PRAYER FOR PEACE
God of compassion, We turn to you with heavy hearts
As we consider the needs of your family.
Israelis and Palestinians, we are all your people,
Each of us loved by You
And called to live in peace and justice.
We lament the dreadful loss of life,
Destruction of property and loss of human dignity.
We are pained by so much suffering.
We beg you to bring healing to this ancient place.
Help your people find a way forward.
Enable everyone to look each other in the eye,
And embrace each other as sisters and brothers,
As they find your image in every face.
We ask that courage and grace
Will help create a wiser and more gentle future,
Where everyone has a home.
God of wisdom, come to our aid.
Amen.

HOUSE BLESSING & VISITING THE SICK IN THE PARISH
Fr. Vincent and Fr. Simeon are available to visit parishioners for a house blessing. If parishioners would like their home blessed or would like a priest to visit a sick family member, kindly complete the Family Visitation form available in the church foyer and return to the priests / sacristan or contact the parish office to make an appointment.

THE PIETY STORE has a stock of WORD OF GOD 2024 for $20 and much more. Come and browse.

PRAISE & WORSHIP WITH MESSAGE BY BRO. LALITH PERERA
Thursday 26^th October, 7:30pm to 9:30pm in our church. Praise & Worship / Talk / Adoration / Prayer Ministry (Praying Over).

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING & MORNING TEA, TUESDAY, 31^ST OCTOBER 9:15AM
Volunteers who have not completed Safeguarding Training online or in person are welcome to attend this training session in the Community Centre. Please RSVP by Tuesday 24^th October to Catherine Graham in person or by email atCatherine.Graham@cam.org.au.

MULTICULTURAL MASS
Parishioners are reminded that our Multicultural Mass will be held on Sunday, 29^th October at 10:30am. The host nation this year is Sri Lanka. This is a wonderful occasion where the different communities in our parish family celebrate as one. Flag bearers representing the different nations and those participating in the Liturgy are required to attend a Rehearsal in the Church on Saturday, 28^th October at 9:45am. We request that you kindly bring a plate of traditional food to share at the fellowship thereafter. It is also an opportunity to dress in your national dress. Thank you.

ALL SAINTS DAY
Wednesday 1^st November. Masses 8:30am, 10:00am (School Mass) and 7:00pm

ALL SOULS DAY
Thursday 2^nd November. Masses at 8:30am and 7:00pm.As November is a special time to pray for the dead, a Plenary Indulgence may be granted for the dead, by visiting a Church on 2^nd November and praying the Lord's Prayer and the Creed. Three conditions are required for gaining the Indulgence: Confession, Holy Communion and prayer for the Pope's intentions.

MEMORIAL BOOK - MONTH OF NOVEMBER
The Memorial Book will be kept near the Sanctuary. All are welcome to write down the names of their departed loved ones. The book will be taken to the Altar during the Offertory to remember and pray for the faithful departed at all the Masses during November.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR SPYA FUNDRAISING BAKE SALE
Thank you to all the parishioners for your generous support to the Young Adults in their Fundraising Bake Sale held last weekend. They raised $623.00 for the Seniors Christmas Lunch. Thank you to the St Peter’s Young Adults for their great efforts in organising the event.

SCHOOL COMMUNITY MASS
There will be a School Community Mass on Wednesday 25^th October at 8:45am. School families and parishioners are most welcome to join. The Mass will be followed by Morning Tea in the church hall. All are welcome.

SPORTS FIRST AIDERS
One of our long-time parishioners is a Sports Trainer with West Footscray Football Club. He is currently holding courses to prepare students for Certificate courses in February/March 2024. The Club is looking for 2 to 3 students aged approx. 18 years of age (M or F) and if possible, who hold a current first aid certificate, to become Sports First Aiders. This would be an advantage to anyone entering the Medical / Sports/Nursing fields. Once passed certificate course, the students would be required to attend training at West Footscray on Thursday Night and on Saturday. Also required to attend practice games preseason. Payment would be a minimum of $100 dollars per week for each successful candidate. Please contact Bill Hardy on 0419 004 458 if you are interested.

CARITAS – GAZA CRISIS APPEAL
Help provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people affected by the conflict. Donate now at www.caritas.org.au/gaza or call 1800 024 413.

WORLD MISSION DAY APPEAL, SUNDAY 22^NDOCTOBER
There will be a third collection at all the Masses this weekend. This year’s appeal will support the Salesian Sisters in Timor-Leste, putting faith into action amongst our very close neighbours who are in great need. If you would like to do an online transfer, details are BSB 062 784, Account No. 100008854, Account Name: Catholic Mission Donation Account or over the counter BSB 062 000, Account No. 13634076, Account name as above. Parish Reference: Melb/392475.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Ida Rodericks, Veronica Jewell, Clare Frangipani, Moleli Tato, Gloria Cardente, Felix Cardente, Albino Ferlazzo, Mariano Da Silva Borges, Sebastiao Ornai, Kevin McLoughlin, Glenn Tungol, Moya Wood, Joseph Thoomkauzhy, Vavachan Kunnemuriyil, Baby Jamini, Josephine Vella, Romeo Callejo Sr., Povave Autagavaia, Jean Cameron, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Glen Maple, Sylvester Surrao, Joseph Spiteri, Sam Bonnici, Stanislaw Ewiak, Szymon Bejda and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Ollie Orlinski, Mavis D’Cruz, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Teresita Grisancich, Lindsay Coates, Patricia Samuel, Jenna Murnane, Noleen Clayburn, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla, Tony Faranda, Kelly de la Rosa, Carmela Saragozza and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 29 Oct 23

John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira

Roster for Readers – 28/29 Oct 23

6:00pm	Jerilee Cardoz
8:30am	Kitty Stuttard
10:30am	MULTICULTURAL MASS
5:00pm	Valerian D’Souza

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 28/29 Oct 23

6:00pm	H Durski / B Fernandes / J Tramontana / Savita D
8:30am	D&J Roga / R. Hibbert / M. Nelthropp
10:30am	MULTICULTURAL MASS
5:00pm	E. Angeles / A. Koek / Sunita D / Volunteer

Music Ministry – 28/29 Oct 23

6:00pm	St. Cecilia
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	MULTICULTURAL MASS
5:00pm	Renato De La Pena

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR OCTOBER

Lord, we are your people, the sheep of your flock.
Heal the sheep who are wounded, touch the sheep who are in pain.
Clean the sheep who are soiled, warm the lambs who are cold.
Help us to know the Father’s love through Jesus the Shepherd and through his Spirit.
Help us to lift up that love and show it all over this land.
Help us to build love on justice and justice on love.
Help us to believe mightily, hope joyfully, love Divinely.
Renew us that we may renew the face of the earth.
Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But with you is found forgiveness, O God of Israel.

1^st Reading (Is 25:6-10)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
On this mountain, the Lord of hosts will prepare for all peoples a banquet of rich food, a banquet of fine wines, of food rich and juicy, of fine strained wines. On this mountain he will remove the mourning veil covering all peoples, and the shroud enwrapping all nations, he will destroy Death for ever. The Lord will wipe away the tears from every cheek; he will take away his people’s shame everywhere on earth, for the Lord has said so. That day, it will be said: See, this is our God in whom we hoped for salvation; the Lord is the one in whom we hoped. We exult and we rejoice that he has saved us; for the hand of the Lord rests on this mountain.
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.

2^nd Reading (Phil 4:12-14,19-20)
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians.
I know how to be poor and I know how to be rich too. I have been through my initiation and now I am ready for anything anywhere: full stomach or empty stomach, poverty or plenty. There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength. All the same, it was good of you to share with me in my hardships. In return my God will fulfil all your needs, in Christ Jesus, as lavishly as only God can. Glory to God, our Father, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our heart, that we might see how great is the hope to which we are called. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 22:1-14)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.
Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people in parables: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a feast for his son’s wedding. He sent his servants to call those who had been invited, but they would not come. Next he sent some more servants. “Tell those who have been invited” he said “that I have my banquet all prepared, my oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, everything is ready. Come to the wedding.” But they were not interested: one went off to his farm, another to his business, and the rest seized his servants, maltreated them and killed them. The king was furious. He despatched his troops, destroyed those murderers and burnt their town. Then he said to his servants, “The wedding is ready; but as those who were invited proved to be unworthy, go to the crossroads in the town and invite everyone you can find to the wedding.” So these servants went out on to the roads and collected together everyone they could find, bad and good alike; and the wedding hall was filled with guests. When the king came in to look at the guests he noticed one man who was not wearing a wedding garment, and said to him, “How did you get in here, my friend, without a wedding garment?” And the man was silent. Then the king said to the attendants, “Bind him hand and foot and throw him out into the dark, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth.” For many are called, but few are chosen.’
The Word of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
The rich suffer want and go hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no blessing.

Next Week's Readings
Is 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thess 1:1-5; Mt 22:15-2

Feasts of the Week
Tue, 17 Oct - St. Ignatius of Antioch
Wed, 18 Oct - St. Luke

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Austin Spiteri, Archie Carreon, Oliver Johnson and Kiara Franciscus who are to be baptised this weekend. 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.

VOLUNTEERS’ THANKSGIVING MASS
Thank you to all our Parish Volunteers who give of their time, talents and gifts to serve our parish. Fr Vincent, Fr Simeon and the Parish Pastoral Council would like to invite all the volunteers in the parish to a special Thanksgiving Mass on Friday, 20^th October at 7:00pm followed by fellowship. Finger Food will be provided. You are welcome to bring sweets / desserts to share. The mass will be offered for the personal intentions of all our volunteers and a special blessing will be given. For catering purposes, please register by Monday 16^th October: https://www.trybooking.com/CMETH or scan the QR code.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO BRING OUR ELDERLY PARISHIONERS TO WEEKEND MASSES.
If you are able to help, please contact the Parish Office on 9749 4300.

ST PETER APOSTLE YOUNG ADULTS GROUP (SPYA) will hold a fundraising bake sale after the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, 15^th October to help raise funds for the Seniors Christmas lunch in December this year.

SUGGESTIONS OR CONCERNS
Parishioners are requested to send any suggestions or concerns they may have to our Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), attention Catherine Graham. You can email us at hopperscrossing@cam.org.au or leave your suggestion / concern at the Parish Office – attention Catherine Graham. Thank you.

PRAISE & WORSHIP WITH MESSAGE BY BRO. LALITH PERERAThursday 26^th October, 7:30pm to 9:30pm in our church.
Praise & Worship / Talk / Adoration / Prayer Ministry (Praying Over).

ANNUAL MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY MASS - Sunday 22^ND October 2023, 11am, St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne
Couples and their families are invited to join the celebration of the annual Marriage Anniversary Mass. Couples who register and are celebrating the following anniversaries – 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th or 40 years and above – will receive a commemorative certificate. Register by Sunday 15 October: trybooking.com/CLKRBF or any queries please contact 9926 5761or proclaim@cam.org.au

ENGAGING YOUR FAITH LECTURE SERIES
“Engaging Your Faith” is a series of short, online presentations being offered by Catholic Theological College (CTC) that invite participants to reflect on what it means to be people of faith in the contemporary world. Fourteen stand-alone sessions on a range of themes will be presented. Topics you might choose from include the following: · Explorations in the Bible · The Plenary Council, the Catholic Church, and being a Catholic · Lectio Divina · Basic Listening Skills for Pastoral Ministry · Science and faith issues. Cost: $25 per session. For more information, please refer to the CTC website: https://ctc.edu.au/ or call (03)9412 3333

WORLD MISSION DAY APPEAL, Sunday 22^nd October
There will be a third collection at all the Masses next weekend. This year’s appeal will support the Salesian Sisters in Timor-Leste, putting faith into action amongst our very close neighbours who are in great need. If you would like to do an online transfer, details are BSB 062 784, Account No. 100008854, Account Name: Catholic Mission Donation Account or over the counter BSB 062 000, Account No. 13634076, Account name as above. Parish Reference: Melb/392475.

ST JAMES FETE
St James Parish, Hoppers Crossing North, will be holding their Parish fete 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday 21^st October at the church grounds at 336 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. There will be food, rides, laser tag, Vietnamese dragon dance (12:00pm), karate demo (1:00pm), live music and all the usual stalls and bargains. All welcome.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Moleli Tato, Gloria Cardente, Felix Cardente, Albino Ferlazzo, Mariano Da Silva Borges, Sebastiao Ornai, Kevin McLoughlin, Glenn Tungol, Moya Wood, Joseph Thoomkauzhy, Vavachan Kunnemuriyil, Baby Jamini, Josephine Vella, Romeo Callejo Sr., Povave Autagavaia, Jean Cameron, George Musique, Kingsley Barrow, Rajan Gomes, Meena Fathima Corderio, Hiran Adhihetty, Godfreda Sarmiento and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Fr Donald Lourensz, Domingo Gutang, Vilma Pimenta, Rita Mangion, Sylvian Bignoux, Ruby & Dominic Fernando, K V Sebastian and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Ollie Orlinski, Mavis D’Cruz, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Teresita Grisancich, Lindsay Coates, Patricia Samuel, Jenna Murnane, Noleen Clayburn, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla, Tony Faranda, Clare Frangipani, Kelly de la Rosa, Carmela Saragozza and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 22 Oct 23

John Allen / Jules & Neeta Pereira

Roster for Readers – 21/22 Oct 23

6:00pm	Jeslin Shaji
8:30am	KSC Reader
10:30am	Meresiana Peters
5:00pm	Sherwin SImangan

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 21/22 Oct 23

6:00pm	N. Golaw / S. Joseph / G. Surrao / Praful A.
8:30am	KSC Minister / P. Simonides / R. Johnson / Paul F.
10:30am	C. Peters / G. Siccita / S. Vaz / G. Schembri
5:00pm	E. Angeles / I. SImangan / A. Koek / C. Skinner

Music Ministry – 21/22 Oct 23

6:00pm	Mater Dolorosa
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Domini Chorum
5:00pm	KNK

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleOctober 7, 2023October 7, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR OCTOBER
PRAYER FOR SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE

Almighty and Eternal God, you have exalted the unbreakable bond of marriage so that it has become the sacramental sign of Your Son’s union with the Church as His spouse.
Look with favour on all you have united in marriage and all couples contemplating this Sacrament.
We pray that in good times and in bad they will grow in love for each other and know that you Lord are there to help them in all their struggles.
Dear Lord help all married couples to know that You are the source and completion of every happiness. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth, and all that is held within the circle of heaven; you are the Lord of all.

1^st Reading (Is 5:1-7)
A reading from the prophet Isaiah.
Let me sing to my friend the song of his love for his vineyard. My friend had a vineyard on a fertile hillside. He dug the soil, cleared it of stones and planted choice vines in it. In the middle he built a tower, he dug a press there too. He expected it to yield grapes, but sour grapes were all that it gave. And now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I ask you to judge between my vineyard and me. What could I have done for my vineyard that I have not done? I expected it to yield grapes. Why did it yield sour grapes instead? Very well, I will tell you what I am going to do to my vineyard: I will take away its hedge for it to be grazed on, and knock down its wall for it to be trampled on. I will lay it waste, unpruned, undug; overgrown by the briar and the thorn. I will command the clouds to rain no rain on it. Yes, the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the House of Israel, and the men of Judah that chosen plant. He expected justice, but found bloodshed, integrity, but only a cry of distress.’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
The vineyard of the Lord is the House of Israel.

2^nd Reading (Phil 4:6-9)
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians.
There is no need to worry; but if there is anything you need, pray for it, asking God for it with prayer and thanksgiving, and that peace of God, which is so much greater than we can understand, will guard your hearts and your thoughts, in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, fill your minds with everything that is true, everything that is noble, everything that is good and pure, everything that we love and honour, and everything that can be thought virtuous or worthy of praise. Keep doing all the things that you learnt from me and have been taught by me and have heard or seen that I do. Then the God of peace will be with you.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! I call you friends, says the Lord, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. Alleluia!

Gospel (Mt 21:33-43)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.
Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people, ‘Listen to another parable. There was a man, a landowner, who planted a vineyard; he fenced it round, dug a winepress in it and built a tower; then he leased it to tenants and went abroad. When vintage time drew near he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his produce. But the tenants seized his servants, thrashed one, killed another and stoned a third. Next he sent some more servants, this time a larger number, and they dealt with them in the same way. Finally he sent his son to them. “They will respect my son” he said. But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, “This is the heir. Come on, let us kill him and take over his inheritance.” So they seized him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. Now when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?’ They answered, ‘He will bring those wretches to a wretched end and lease the vineyard to other tenants who will deliver the produce to him when the season arrives.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the scriptures: It was the stone rejected by the builders that became the keystone. This was the Lord’s doing and it is wonderful to see? ‘I tell you, then, that the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to the soul that seeks him.

Next Week’s Readings
Is 25:6-10; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

It is with deep sadness that we would like to inform the sad news of the passing of Kevin McLoughlin one of our long-time parishioners who was active in various ministries in the parish. Heartfelt condolences to Judy and the McLoughlin family. Kevin’s Funeral Requiem Mass will be held at our church on Thursday 12^th October at 11:00am. May Kevin’s soul rest in peace.

VOLUNTEERS’ THANKSGIVING MASS
Thank you to all our Parish Volunteers who give of their time, talents and gifts to serve our parish. Fr Vincent, Fr Simeon and the Parish Pastoral Council would like to invite all the volunteers in the parish to a special Thanksgiving Mass on Friday, 20^th October at 7:00pm followed by fellowship. Finger Food will be provided. You are welcome to bring sweets / desserts to share. The mass will be offered for the personal intentions of all our volunteers and a special blessing will be given. For catering purposes, please register by Monday 16^th October: https://www.trybooking.com/CMETH or scan the QR code.

ST PETER APOSTLE PARISH DINNER, FRIDAY 13^TH OCTOBER (TICKETS SOLD OUT)
Friday, 13^th October commencing 6.30pm at the Hoppers Club on 180 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing.

SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR REQUEST
As part of the Parish Dinner on Friday 13^th October, we plan to hold a ‘Silent Auction’ to enable us to raise funds for charity. We are looking for items for the silent auction and need your support in donating/sponsoring items such as Travel or Unique experiences, Vouchers for beauty treatments, massages etc, Kitchen Appliances, Bags, Jewellery, Paintings, Musical Instruments, Handmade Items like sweaters, rugs, throws, shawls etc. All items must be new and preferably in original packaging. A good opportunity to de-clutter and give away items that you have not used. Please drop off items to the parish office or contact Praful on 0431 068 125 to arrange pick up. Please handover the same as soon as possible.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Confirmations for St. Peter’s grade 6 students will be held on Thursday 12^th October at 7:00pm and for Sunday School children on Sunday 15^th October at 10:30am. We ask you to please keep these children in your prayers as they prepare to receive this Sacrament.

THE ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL MASS will be celebrated at 10:30am on Sunday 29^th October 2023. The host nation this year is Sri Lanka. Fellowship after Mass.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO BRING OUR ELDERLY PARISHIONERS TO WEEKEND MASSES.
If you are able to help, please contact the Parish Office on 9749 4300.

SUGGESTIONS OR CONCERNS
Parishioners are requested to send any suggestions or concerns they may have to our Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), attention Catherine Graham. You can email us at hopperscrossing@cam.org.au or leave your suggestion/concern at the Parish Office – attention Catherine Graham. Thank you.

ST PETER APOSTLE YOUNG ADULTS GROUP (SPYA) will hold a fundraising bake sale after the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, 15^th October to help raise funds for the Seniors Christmas lunch in December this year.

LIFE, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY SUNDAY 8^th OCTOBER - SPECIAL BLESSING
Father will be giving a special blessing to all pregnant mothers and their unborn babies at the conclusion of all Masses this weekend.

PRAISE & WORSHIP WITH MESSAGE BY BRO. LALITH PERERA
Thursday 26^th October, 7:30pm to 9:30pm in our church. Praise & Worship / Talk / Adoration / Prayer Ministry (Praying Over).

ANNUAL MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY MASS - Sunday 22nd October 2023, 11am, St Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne
Couples and their families are invited to join the celebration of the annual Marriage Anniversary Mass. Couples who register and are celebrating the following anniversaries – 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th or 40 years and above – will receive a commemorative certificate. Register by Sunday 15 October: trybooking.com/CLKRBF or any queries please contact 9926 5761or proclaim@cam.org.au

MARCH FOR THE BABIES 2023
Join in the peaceful walk through Melbourne’s CBD, to protest against the horrors of full-term abortion in Victoria.
When: 7^th October 1pm start
Where: Meeting at Treasury Gardens, corner of Spring Street and Wellington Parade.

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Kevin McLoughlin, Glenn Tungol, Moya Wood, Joseph Thoomkauzhy, Gloria Cardente, Vavachan Kunnemuriyil, Baby Jamini, Josephine Vella, Romeo Callejo Sr., Povave Autagavaia, Jean Cameron, George Musique, Kingsley Barrow, Rajan Gomes, Meena Fathima Corderio, Hiran Adhihetty, Godfreda Sarmiento, Gloria Cordente, Restitotu Cabunilas, Meralda Lopez, Martin Gomez, Vilma Rodrigues, Jim Power, Beatrice Fernando, Mary Hanh, Rocco Tramontana, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Anthony Spiteri, Connie Spiteri, Mary Spiteri, Rita Mangion, Gnanavalan & Maria Carvalho, Maria Nguyen, Joseph Mathew, George Xavier, Emmanuel Fernando, Felix Cardente, Leonor Lopez, Tekly Ayam, Carmelo Ravaneschi, Jose Austria and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Ollie Orlinski, Mavis D’Cruz, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Teresita Grisancich, Lindsay Coates, Patricia Samuel, Jenna Murnane, Noleen Clayburn, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman, Amelia Pamparo, Daniel Quintanilla and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 15 Oct 23

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

Roster for Readers – 14/15 Oct 23

6:00pm	Adele Vesty
8:30am	Grace Sharman
10:30am	Rosemary Hibbert
5:00pm	Youth Mass

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 14/15 Oct 23

6:00pm	D&J Roga / K. Pham / S. Fernando
8:30am	Karen F. / Romayne A. /A. Koek / I. D’Lima
10:30am	B. Fernandes / S. Delos Reyes / L. Ortega / E. Mills
5:00pm	Youth Mass

Music Ministry – 14/15 Oct 23

6:00pm	Footsteps
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	FilOz
5:00pm	Youth Mass

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023

Maria MapleSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023

DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR OCTOBER
PRAYER TO SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL & RAPHAEL ARCHANGELS

Heavenly King, You have given us archangels to assist us during our pilgrimage on earth.
Saint Michael is our protector; I ask him to come to my aid, fight for all my loved ones, and protect us from danger.
Saint Gabriel is a messenger of the Good News; I ask him to help me clearly hear Your voice and to teach me the truth.
Saint Raphael is the healing angel; I ask him to take my need for healing and that of everyone I know, lift it up to Your throne of grace and deliver us back to the gift of recovery.
Help us O Lord, to realise more fully the reality of archangels and their desire to serve us. Holy angels pray for us. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon
All that you have done to us, O Lord, you have done with true judgment, for we have sinned against you and not obeyed your commandments. But give glory to your name and deal with us according to the bounty of your mercy.

1^st Reading (Ezek 18:25-28)
A reading from the prophet Ezekiel.
The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows: ‘You object, “What the Lord does is unjust.” Listen, you House of Israel: is what I do unjust? Is it not what you do that is unjust? When the upright man renounces his integrity to commit sin and dies because of this, he dies because of the evil that he himself has committed. When the sinner renounces sin to become law-abiding and honest, he deserves to live. He has chosen to renounce all his previous sins; he shall certainly live; he shall not die.’
The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm
Remember your mercies, O Lord.

2^nd Reading (Phil 2:1-11)
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians.
If our life in Christ means anything to you, if love can persuade at all, or the Spirit that we have in common, or any tenderness and sympathy, then be united in your convictions and united in your love, with a common purpose and a common mind. That is the one thing which would make me completely happy. There must be no competition among you, no conceit; but everybody is to be self-effacing. Always consider the other person to be better than yourself, so that nobody thinks of his own interests first but everybody thinks of other people’s interests instead. In your minds you must be the same as Christ Jesus: His state was divine, yet he did not cling to his equality with God but emptied himself to assume the condition of a slave, and became as men are; and being as all men are, he was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all other names so that all beings in the heavens, on earth and in the underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus and that every tongue should acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. Alleluia!

Gospel Mt 21:28-32
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.
Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people, ‘What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He went and said to the first, “My boy, you go and work in the vineyard today.” He answered, “I will not go,” but afterwards thought better of it and went. The man then went and said the same thing to the second who answered, “Certainly, sir,” but did not go. Which of the two did the father’s will?’ ‘The first’ they said. Jesus said to them, ‘I tell you solemnly, tax collectors and prostitutes are making their way into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you, a pattern of true righteousness, but you did not believe him, and yet the tax collectors and prostitutes did. Even after seeing that, you refused to think better of it and believe in him.’
The Gospel of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon
Remember your word to your servant, O Lord, by which you have given me hope. This is my comfort when I am brought low.

Next Week’s Readings
Is 5:1-7; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43

Feasts of the Week
Mon, 2 Oct - The Holy Guardian Angels
Wed, 4 Oct - St. Francis of Assisi
Sat, 7 Oct - Our Lady of the Rosary

PARISH NEWS

WEEKLY PARISH DATES

MONDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible.
Contact Clive 0490814452 or Francis 0401787372

TUESDAY
7:00pm - Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
7:00pm - Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena.

1ST FRIDAY
7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration

BAPTISM
12 noon – Baptisms held 1^st & 3^rd Sundays.
Baptism Preparation Meeting held on 1^st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Next Baptism Preparation Meeting Mon 2nd October 2023 at 7:00pm in Church.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Remember to turn your clocks forward on Sunday, 1^st October at 2:00am.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Olivia Roga 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 Olivia will lead a life full of happiness, faith and love.

SAVE THE DATE !!!
THANKSGIVING MASS FOR PARISH VOLUNTEERS FRIDAY 20^TH OCTOBER 7:00PM. Fellowship in the Hall after Mass.

ST PETER APOSTLE PARISH DINNER, FRIDAY 13 OCT (TICKETS SOLD OUT)
Friday, 13^th October commencing 6.30pm at the Hoppers Club on 180 Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing.

ALPHA EXPERIENCE
St. Peters and St. James parishes announce the next Alpha Experience commencing Monday 2^nd October at 7:30pm at St Peters Church Hall. Alpha is a great experience with interactive weekly (Monday) sessions that create a safe and honest space where people can explore life, faith and meaning. Enquiries to Dario 0438525148 or Anita 0411772230, email hopperscrossingalpha@gmail.com. Limited spaces. Please register by filling in the form at https://bit.ly/AlphaHC or scan QR code.

PARISH CONFIRMATIONS
Confirmations for St. Peter’s grade 6 students will be held on Thursday 12th October at 7pm and for Sunday School children on Sunday 15th October at 10:30am. We ask you to please keep these children in your prayers as they prepare to receive this Sacrament.

THE ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL MASS will be celebrated at 10:30am on Sunday 29^th October 2023. The host nation this year is Sri Lanka. Fellowship after Mass.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO BRING OUR ELDERLY PARISHIONERS TO WEEKEND MASSES. If you are able to help, please contact the Parish Office on 9749 4300.

PRAISE & WORSHIP WITH MESSAGE BY BRO. LALITH PERERA Thursday 26^th October, 7:30pm to 9:30pm in our church. Praise & Worship/Talk/Adoration/Prayer Ministry (Praying Over).

KNIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS Present: ‘God and Beer’. Guest speaker Archbishop Julian Porteous from Hobart, Tasmania on the topic of 'Becoming Missionary Disciples'. Held at The Hoppers Club on Tue 03 Oct. Dinner available to be purchased at own cost at 6:30pm. Guests can order meals and drinks from the bistro area then take them to the Function Room where God and Beer is held. Talk at 7:30pm (free, donations accepted). An initiative to bring together people of all ages from across Melbourne each month. Aim is to inspire and strengthen Christians by providing ideas and inspiration for renewing the Church by drawing on the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic tradition. Book at https://app.tickets.org.au/GodandBeer/GABOct2023West

RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Josephine Vella, Romeo Callejo Sr., Povave Autagavaia, Jean Cameron, George Musique, Kingsley Barrow, Rajan Gomes, Meena Fathima Corderio, Hiran Adhihetty, Godfreda Sarmiento, Gloria Cordente, Restitotu Cabunilas, Meralda Lopez, Martin Gomez, Vilma Rodrigues, Jim Power, Beatrice Fernando, Mary Hanh, Rocco Tramontana, Zofia Kostrzewa, Carolyn Wockner, Evelyn Julian Stowers, Patrick Kelly, Razia Bibi, Dexter Jacob, Thomas Lazar, Martha Nalerio, Michael Dali, Otilia Vieira, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.

DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Deacon Charles English, Emmanuel Fernando, Kingsley Jayamanne, Catherine Hettiarachchi, Calistus Samaratunge, Carmen Mifsud and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Davidson, Dale D’Souza, Ollie Orlinski, Kevin McLoughlin, Mavis D’Cruz, Renato Manalilli, Atima Chakraborty, Adrian McGill, Teresita Grisancich, Lindsay Coates, Patricia Samuel, Jenna Murnane, Noleen Clayburn, Vittorio di Palma, Pat Murray, Elizabeth de Guzman and all who are ill in our Parish.

ROSTERS

Counters – 8 Oct 23

Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney

Roster for Readers – 7/8 Oct 23

6:00pm	Jeffrey Poppen
8:30am	Catherine Graham
10:30am	Romayne Albuquerque
5:00pm	Jerilee Cardoz

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 7/8 Oct 23

6:00pm	M. Maple / Sharon A. / S. Martis / Sophia D’S
8:30am	S/ Vaz / N&N Gooneratne / Volunteer
10:30am	S. Colla / F. Caruana / G. Schembri / G. Siccita
5:00pm	E. Angeles / C. Skinner / A. Koek / M. Marip

Music Ministry – 7/8 Oct 23

6:00pm	Eagles Wings
8:30am	St. Philomena
10:30am	Youth Band
5:00pm	Shepherds of Christ