DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR MAY
Prayer to Mother Mary for all Mothers
Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ and heavenly Mother to all of God’s families, we pray for your guidance to give all Mothers the grace and love to receive the children that God sends to them and to understand the sanctity of all children’s lives. Help all Mothers to teach their children to live their lives in the service of God and our Parish Communities. We pray with confidence to you our Holy Mother and ask you to give all Mothers joy and delight in their children to sustain them through the trials of Motherhood. Please graciously hear all our prayers and help us to trust in your mercy and love all our days. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
Men of Galilee, why gaze in wonder at the heavens? This Jesus whom you saw ascending into heaven will return as you saw him go, alleluia.
1st Reading (Acts 1:1-11)
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
In my earlier work, Theophilus, I dealt with everything Jesus had done and taught from the beginning until the day he gave his instructions to the apostles he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, and was taken up to heaven. He had shown himself alive to them after his Passion by many demonstrations: for forty days he had continued to appear to them and tell them about the kingdom of God. When he had been at table with them, he had told them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait there for what the Father had promised. ‘It is’ he had said ‘what you have heard me speak about: John baptised with water but you, not many days from now, will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.’ Now having met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, has the time come? Are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He replied, ‘It is not for you to know times or dates that the Father has decided by his own authority, but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and then you will be my witnesses not only in Jerusalem but throughout Judaea and Samaria, and indeed to the ends of the earth.’ As he said this he was lifted up while they looked on, and a cloud took him from their sight. They were still staring into the sky when suddenly two men in white were standing near them and they said, ‘Why are you men from Galilee standing here looking into the sky? Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven, this same Jesus will come back in the same way as you have seen him go there.’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
2nd Reading (Eph 4:1-7,11-13)
A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians.
I, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all you can to preserve the unity of the Spirit by the peace that binds you together. There is one Body, one Spirit, just as you were all called into one and the same hope when you were called. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God who is Father of all, over all, through all and within all. Each one of us, however, has been given his own share of grace, given as Christ allotted it. The one who rose higher than all the heavens to fill all things is none other than the one who descended. And to some, his gift was that they should be apostles; to some, prophets; to some, evangelists; to some, pastors and teachers; so that the saints together make a unity in the work of service, building up the body of Christ. In this way we are all to come to unity in our faith and in our knowledge of the Son of God, until we become the perfect Man, fully mature with the fullness of Christ himself.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Go and teach all people my gospel. I am with you always, until the end of the world. Alleluia!
Gospel (Mk 16:15-20)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Mark.
Jesus showed himself to the Eleven, and said to them: ‘Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation. He who believes and is baptised will be saved; he who does not believe will be condemned. These are the signs that will be associated with believers: in my name they will cast out devils; they will have the gift of tongues; they will pick up snakes in their hands, and be unharmed should they drink deadly poison; they will lay their hands on the sick, who will recover.’ And so the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven: there at the right hand of God he took his place, while they, going out, preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the signs that accompanied it.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age, alleluia.
Next Week’s Readings
Acts 2:1-11; Gal 5:16-25; Jn 15:26-27, 16:12-15
Feasts of the Week
Tue, 14 May -St. Matthias, Apostle
PARISH NEWS
WEEKLY PARISH DATES
| SUNDAY 10:30am Mass – Children’s Liturgy held 1st and 3rdSundays. After 5:00pm Mass in Theatrette – Youth Group for youth 12 to 17 years on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 6:00pm in Community Centre – Young Adults (SPYA) meeting. 6.15pm in Hall – School of Discipleship |
| MONDAY 7:00pm to 8:15pm – Bible Study on Zoom. Meeting ID: 826 5359 2389 Passcode: Bible. Contact Clive 0490814452 or Karen 0415487598 |
| TUESDAY 7:00pm Online Zoom Rosary - Meeting ID: 893 5477 8556. Passcode: rosary 7:00pm RCIA Meeting in Theatrette/zoom. Contact Francis Thomas 0401787372 |
| WEDNESDAY 7:00pm Mass followed by Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena. |
| 1ST FRIDAY 7:00pm to 8:15pm Mass & Adoration |
| SATURDAY 2:30pm to 4:00pm St. Peter’s Charismatic Prayer Community Praise & Worship. 1.30pm to 4:00pm - Healing Mass on 1st Saturday of the month. Next Healing Mass on Saturday 1st June 2024. |
| BAPTISM 12 noon – Baptisms held 1st & 3rd Sundays. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on 1st Monday of the month at 7:00pm. Next Baptism Preparation Meeting Monday 3 2024 at 7:00pm in Church. |
MOTHER'S DAY – SUNDAY 12TH MAY
Fr Vincent and Fr Simeon wish a very happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers in our parish. Father will give a special blessing to all Mothers at the weekend Masses.
FAREWELL TO FR SIMEON ANTHONY
We wish to inform you that Fr Simeon has been transferred to St Francis of Assisi, Mill Park Parish from 15th May 2024. On Sunday 12th May after the 10.30am mass, we are having a morning tea, to celebrate and thank Fr Simeon for his contributions to our parish and to wish him well for the future. Please bring a plate of food for all to share. Thank you.
PROJECT COMPASSION
Thank you to our parishioners for your generous support to Project Compassion, which raised a total of $6207.45 from our parish.
SACRED RELICS OF ST ANTHONY OF PADUA – SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024
Fr Bortolino Maistrello from the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, Italy will be bringing two, first class relics of St Anthony of Padua visiting various churches in Melbourne. Parishioners are invited to spend some time in veneration and a celebration of the Eucharist at our church in honour of St Anthony of Padua relics on Sunday 9th June. Veneration: 3.30pm followed by Mass at 5pm
ST. PETER'S 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 18th May - 6:00pm, Sunday 19th May - 10:30am and Sunday 16th June - 10:30am.
WELCOME MINISTRY – CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God (Romans 15:7). As part of Taking the Way of the Gospel Mission work, we are looking at formalising a Welcome Ministry in our parish. Volunteers are needed at weekend masses to support with welcoming the community – parishioners and new visitors, seating arrangements, handing out weekly bulletins and most importantly greeting our parishioners with a smile! An information session will be held on Tuesday 28th May at 7pm in the Theatrette. We request all interested volunteers to please submit your name and contact details to the parish office. For more details, please contact Sharon DSilva on 0430099654 or the parish office.
PENTECOST VIGIL - SATURDAY 18TH MAY FROM 11:00PM TO SUNDAY 19TH MAY 5:00AM MASS
To celebrate the feast of Pentecost Sunday, our Parish will hold our annual all-night vigil starting from 11:00pm on Saturday 18th May and ending with 5:00am Mass on Sunday 19th May. The vigil will include Exposition, Adoration, Praise and Worship, talks about the Holy Spirit, Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Thank you to St. Peter's Charismatic Prayer Group for hosting this Vigil.
ANNUAL PARISH DINNER, FRIDAY 26TH JULY – SAVE THE DATE!
We are excited to let you know that our Annual Parish Dinner will be held on Friday, 26th July, 2024. This will be a ticketed event and ticket sales will commence on Saturday 1st June. Details of the cost and sale of tickets will be advised shortly.
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR REQUEST
As part of the Parish Dinner on Friday 26th July, we plan to hold a ‘Silent Auction’ to enable us raise funds. We are looking for items for the silent auction and need your support in donating/sponsoring items such as:
- Travel or Unique experiences, vouchers for beauty treatments, massages etc.
- Kitchen Appliances, Bags, jewellery, paintings, musical instruments
- Handmade items like sweaters, rugs, throws, shawls etc
All items must be new and preferably in original packaging. A good opportunity to de-clutter and give away items that you have not used. Please drop off items to the parish office or contact Praful on 0431 068 125 to arrange pick up. Please handover same latest by Friday 19th July.
PARISH DINNER SPONSORSHIP
As part of the fundraising process, we are looking for sponsors from business or individuals. If you are able to assist in finding sponsors or sponsoring the event, please contact the parish office. Sponsorship can be either in cash, hampers or Gift Vouchers which can be offered as prizes
REFRESHER TRAINING FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION
All Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who did not attend the compulsory refresher training session in March, this is a friendly reminder that the training will be held on Saturday 18th May at 9:30am in Church. PleaseRSVP by email to the parish office hopperscrossing@cam.org.au.
PARISH FUNDRAISING – PLANTS FOR SALE
There will be a sale of Bonsai, Succulents and Cacti plants contributed by a parishioner for parish fundraising after all the weekend masses. Thank you for your support.
MONTH OF MAY MASS COUNT
Parishioners, please note that as required by our Archdiocese each year, there will be a mass count at all masses for the first four weekends in May.
PILGRIM STATUE OF MARY QUEEN OF PEACE from Ta Pinu Shrine, Bacchus Marsh will be exposed for veneration in our Church from Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th May.
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Rita Vincent, Shirly Becker-Schultz, Shyamala Reddy, Gracy Eapen, Rosanna Quiney, Bryce Pinto, Sheila Valentine, Anthony Nhuong, Francis Rajendram, Adrian Magill, Vlado Vekic, Michelle Lazaro, Randolph Fonseca, Thankamma Mathews, Agata Ravaneschi, Pat Murray, Mangalraj & Rosemary Carvalho, Crispina Malveda, and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for John D’Souza, Feliciano Porteza, Bennie Manninen, Mayenne Gomez, Nicolos Thisera, John Perera, Antony Jayasooriya, Joachim De Mel, Paul W, Shane W and all whose anniversaries occur at this time.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for Violet Lawrence, Jeffrey Dalton, Sean Donaldson, Dale D’Souza, Stephen Beaton, John O’Regan, Mavis D’Cruz, Edna Sanchez, Elizabeth de Guzman, Ernesto Sigismondi, Segundo Becerra, Sasha Noronha, Michelle Clayburn, Errol Davis, Lillian Pinnela, Corazon Madrazo, Yvonne Francis, Lucia Drijarraw, Thais Long, Tony Dass, Teresita Grisancich, Ferdinand Enrique, Rolando Baldelomar, Avis Fernandez, Delice Prior, Nathan Salesa, Suzie Allet, Draga Vekic, John & Christina Parol and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Money Counters – 19 May 24
| L. Vasquez / T. Grisancich / L. De La Cruz |
Roster for Readers – 18/19 May 24
| 6:00pm | Adele Vesty |
| 8:30am | Ignes D’Lima |
| 10:30am | Rosemary Hibbert |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 18/19 May 24
| 6:00pm | Sophia D / N Golaw / K Pham / Josie T. |
| 8:30am | Karen F / Savita D / Romayne A / Sandra G |
| 10:30am | A Koek / S Delos Reyes / Bernadina F / Volunteer |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |
Music Ministry – 18/19 May 24
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | FilOz |
| 5:00pm | Youth Mass |