DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR MAY
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
O, Holy Spirit, beloved of my soul, I adore you.
Enlighten me, guide me, strengthen me, console me.
Tell me what I should do ...... give me Your orders.
I promise to submit myself to all that You desire of me
And to accept all that You permit to happen to me.
Let me only know Your will.
Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.
1st Reading (Acts 2:1-11)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
When Pentecost day came round, they had all met in one room, when suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from heaven, the noise of which filled the entire house in which they were sitting; and something appeared to them that seemed like tongues of fire; these separated and came to rest on the head of each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak foreign languages as the Spirit gave them the gift of speech. Now there were devout men living in Jerusalem from every nation under heaven, and at this sound they all assembled, each one bewildered to hear these men speaking his own language. They were amazed and astonished. ‘Surely’ they said ‘all these men speaking are Galileans? How does it happen that each of us hears them in his own native language? Parthians, Medes and Elamites; people from Mesopotamia, Judaea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya round Cyrene; as well as visitors from Rome – Jews and proselytes alike – Cretans and Arabs; we hear them preaching in our own language about the marvels of God.
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth.
2nd Reading (1 Cor 12:3-7,12-13)
A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord’ unless he is under the influence of the Holy Spirit. There is a variety of gifts but always the same Spirit; there are all sorts of service to be done, but always to the same Lord; working in all sorts of different ways in different people, it is the same God who is working in all of them. The particular way in which the Spirit is given to each person is for a good purpose. Just as a human body, though it is made up of many parts, is a single unit because all these parts, though many, make one body, so it is with Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptised, Jews as well as Greeks, slaves as well as citizens, and one Spirit was given to us all to drink.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia!
Gospel (Jn 20:19-23)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
In the evening of the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, ‘Peace be with you’, and showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. ‘As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.’ After saying this he breathed on them and said: ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke of the marvels of God, alleluia.
Next Week’s Readings
Ex 34:4-6,8-9; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18
Feasts of the Week
Mon, 29 May - The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Wed, 31 May - The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thu, 1 June - St. Justin
Sat, 3 June - St. Charles Lwanga & comp.
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 1st and 3rd Sundays. After 5:00pm Mass in THeatrette – Youth Group for youth 12 to 17 years on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 6:00pm in Theatrette – Young Adults (SPYA) meet 1st and 3rd Sundays. 6:15pm in Church Hall - School of Discipleship. |
| MONDAY 7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom. Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible. Contact Clive 0490814452 or 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 |
| SATURDAY 2:30pm to 4:00pm - St. Peter’s Charismatic Prayer Community Praise & Worship in Church. 1.30pm to 4:00pm - Healing Mass on 1st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 3rd June 2023. |
| BAPTISM 12 noon – Baptisms held 1st & 3rd Sundays. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Next Baptism Preparation Meeting Mon 5th June 2023 at 7:00pm in Church. |
SCHOOL FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATES
Parishioners, please keep in your prayers the Year 4 students from our school, as they prepare to receive our Lord for the first time. The First Holy Communion dates are as follows: Saturday 27th May – 6:00pm and Sunday 28th May - 10:30am.
ROSTERS FOR LECTORS & EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Rosters for Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers for the months from June to August have been emailed to Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers. If you have not received your copy or need a hard copy, kindly contact the Parish office.
CORPUS CHRISTI FEAST PROCESSION SUNDAY 11TH JUNE
Our Parish will celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday 11th June starting at 10:15am sharp with Exposition, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament around school oval and Benediction followed by Mass at 10:30am. We invite you all to attend this beautiful ceremony honouring our Lord present in the Eucharist.
THANK YOU
Many thanks to all who supported the Young Adults with the Trivia Night held last Saturday 20th May especially those who sponsored the night, helping to raise over $1000 for World Youth Day. Special thanks to Mal, Janice and team for hosting a fun night.
MONTH OF MAY MASS COUNT
Parishioners, as required by our Archdiocese each year, there will be a mass count at all masses for four weekends during May.
WEDNESDAY MORNING 8:30AM MASS
Dear Parishioners, please note that from Wednesday 7th June there will be no morning Mass. The evening Mass will be held as usual at 7:00pm followed by the Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.
REPAIR OF CHURCH PEWS – DONATIONS
Thank you for your patience while the church pews are being repaired and varnished. We hope you all agree that they look great! Some of you have expressed a wish to support this work by making a donation. To donate please give to Fr Vincent, the Sacristan or drop off at the Parish Office via the small blank envelopes on the table outside the sacristy (include your name and amount) OR direct deposit to: Account Name: St Peter Apostle Parish Church Account, BSB: 083-347, Account no. 637286747, Reference: Your surname and the word Pews.
SENIORS SHARED LUNCH – WEDNESDAY 7TH JUNE 2023
We welcome seniors over 65 to a monthly shared lunch, cuppa and chat on the first Wednesday of each month. Our next shared lunch will be on Wednesday 7th June 2023, from 11:30am to 1:30pm in the Meeting Room off the church hall. Please enter from the outside entrance between the church and school office and bring a plate of food to share. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate provided. Contact Margaret Craigie on 0456 914 652 for further details.
PIETY STALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Piety Stall is looking for volunteers to help out after weekend masses especially after the 10.30am and 5pm masses. If you are available to help, please contact Ann Koek on 0401 737 456 or the parish office.
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
Teaching Meditation and Prayer
Online unit presented over 4 Saturdays 17, 24 June; 7, 14 October. Lecturer - Dr Christopher Morris. To enrol or for further information CONTACT Dr Christopher Knauf, Registrar: registrar@ctc.edu.au
‘PASSION ON THE BIG SCREEN – A DAY @ THE MOVIES WITH PETER MALONE MSC’ (IN-PERSON EVENT), SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2023, 10:00 AM – 3:30PM
We often refer to Jesus as the Word made Flesh. But Colossians I proclaims Jesus as the Image of the Invisible God. Religious images have always been part of spirituality, The 20th century saw moving images emerging on screens, cinemas, television and new modes of streaming. How can we relate to these images as vision for our spiritual lives? Images, symbols, visual metaphors, Christ-figures? We appreciate Lectio Divina. Here we respond to Visio Divina, movie clips, their challenge. Facilitated by Peter Malone msc - author, lecturer, founding member of The Film Critics Association and priest. Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual & Pastoral Formation. Cost: $60 (BYO lunch). Book and pay via website www.heartoflife.melbourne, tel 03 9890 1101 or email info@heartoflife.melbourne.
CATHOLIC MISSION DIOCESAN PARISH APPEAL COORDINATOR POSITION
Part-time 3 days per week, fixed term (18 months) position based in Melbourne VIC. Work within community engagement in a creative and innovative role. Become a member of an experienced Diocesan team. Recruiting and supervising a team of Parish Ambassadors across Melbourne; in concert with the Parish Ambassadors, recruiting a team of speakers to promote Church appeals. Overseeing a formation Program to support a growing team of Parish Mission Ambassadors. For further information, contact the Diocesan Director of Catholic Mission, Kevin Meese at Melbourne.director@catholicmission.org.au
INFORMATION SESSION FOR THE PERMANENT DIACONATE – Do you feel like being called to serve?
The Permanent Diaconate is open to single and married men who want to serve God and the Church as ordained ministers. COME & SEE! An Information Session about the Permanent Diaconate will be held on Saturday 3rd June 2023, 10:00am - 11.45am at the Catholic Theological College (CTC), 278 Victorian Parade, East Melbourne. For more information contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate on 03-94123357 or email diaconate@cam.org.au. More information at
https://vocations.melbournecatholic.org/about/what-is-a-vocation/permanent-diaconate, https://youtu.be/q2RhNDbtTS0, https://www.cam1.org.au/permanent-diaconate.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Audrey Doherty, Gina Gubiani, Johny Paul, Marie Stanley, Vanessa Gough, Kenneth Montinola, Callum Brown, Jean Winter, John Baptist Tran, Pritam Kumar, Walter Velasques, Cameron Torcasio, Noemi Hernandez, Fani Pateras, Anthony Van–Nhuong Nguyen, Rosigen Harris, Alfredo Santos, Reynaldo Medina, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Mary Crough, Lynus Lobo, Alfred White, Rev Peter Chinh, Maria Martina Kim, Vinn & Denise Beasley, Angelo Piscopo, Richard Green, Hishal & Rusom Shiker, Poly Pynadath, Michael Scrofani, Joseph Siccita, Claudio Scrofani, Arlene Burns, Genoveffa Martelli and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Sean Donaldson, Helen Kelly, Gordon Newman, Thais Long, Vincent Margaret, Franklin Quintanilla, Jean Cameron, Vivienne Gantar, Magda Symons, Lindsay Coates, Violet Lawrence, Tae Yoon Jim, Jeffrey Dalton, Maureen Wilson, Sandra Farrelly, Joaquin Romero, Annette O’Brien, Cecilia Lazum Htu Bu, Alster Firth, Robert Martinez, Nina Costa, Johnny Gregory, Dale D’Souza, Jean Barry, Christie Raj, Emma Baker, Charles Ilagan, Ima Gopez, Tony Dass, Atima Chakraborty, Carmen Ciantar, Draga & Vlado Vekic, Alan Raymond, Jean Bent, Flory Pais, Robert Hart, Ollie Olinski and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 4 June 23
| Bill Coghlan / Paul Mulquiney |
Roster for Readers – 3/4 June 23
| 6:00pm | Davy Fernandez |
| 8:30am | Kitty Stuttard |
| 10:30am | Lionel D’Cruz |
| 5:00pm | Connie Skinner |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 3/4 June 23
| 6:00pm | S. Fernando / G. Aldcroft / G. Surrao / Bernice S. |
| 8:30am | Karen F. / P. Simonides / C. D’Souza / I. D’Lima |
| 10:30am | D. Dalton / G. Schembri / R. Hibbert / Bernadina F. |
| 5:00pm | A. Koek / E. Angeles / R. Albuquerque / M. Marip |
Music Ministry – 3/4 June 23
| 6:00pm | Eagles Wings |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Tongan Community |
| 5:00pm | FilOz |