DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FOR JUNE
Prayer to the Holy Trinity
Glory be to the Father, who by His almighty power and love created me, making me in the image and likeness of God. Glory be to the Son, who by His Precious Blood delivered me from hell, and opened for me the gates of heaven. Glory be to the Holy Spirit, who has sanctified me in the sacrament of Baptism, and continues to sanctify me by the graces I receive daily from His bounty. Glory be to the three adorable Persons of the Holy Trinity, now and forever. Amen.
Entrance Antiphon
Blest be God the Father, and the Only Begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love.
1st Reading (Ex 34:4-6, 8-9)
A reading from the book of Exodus.
With the two tablets of stone in his hands, Moses went up the mountain of Sinai in the early morning as the Lord had commanded him. And the Lord descended in the form of a cloud, and Moses stood with him there. He called on the name of the Lord. The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘Lord, Lord, a God of tenderness and compassion, slow to anger rich in kindness and faithfulness.’ And Moses bowed down to the ground at once and worshipped. ‘If I have indeed won your favour, Lord,’ he said ‘let my Lord come with us, I beg. True, they are a headstrong people, but forgive us our faults and our sins, and adopt us as your heritage.’
The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm
Glory and praise for ever!
2nd Reading (2 Cor 13:11-13)
A reading from the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.
Brothers, we wish you happiness; try to grow perfect; help one another. Be united; live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with the holy kiss. All the saints send you greetings. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
The Word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was, and who is to come. Alleluia!
Gospel (Jn 3:16-18)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
Jesus said to Nicodemus, ‘God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life. For God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved. No one who believes in him will be condemned; but whoever refuses to believe is condemned already, because he has refused to believe in the name of God’s only Son.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Communion Antiphon
Since you are children of God, God has sent into your hearts the Spirit of his Son, the Spirit who cries out: Abba, Father.
Next Week’s Readings
Deut 8:2-3, 14-16; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58
Feasts of the Week
Mon, 5 June - St. Boniface
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. |
PRAYERS FOR BERNICE
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved Bernice Steinhauer is recovering from a stroke in Werribee Mercy Hospital. She will require a lengthy rehabilitation and is only receiving family visitors at the moment. Please keep Bernice and her family in your prayers.
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.
APPOINTMENT OF FR SIMEON ANTHONY AS ASSISTANT PRIEST
We warmly welcome Fr. Simeon Anthony into our St. Peter’s Community. Fr Simeon has been appointed Assistant Priest from 7th June 2023. We look forward to our faith journey with him.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTISED
We welcome into our Church community Avani Singh and Willow Walsh 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.
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.
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.
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.
PARISH FEAST – ST. PETER APOSTLE, SUNDAY 25TH JUNE, 10:30AM MASS FOLLOWED BY FELLOWSHIP
Please join us for this special Mass as we celebrate and give thanks to our Patron Saint Peter for all the blessings and graces bestowed upon our wonderful Parish. Please bring a plate of savoury or sweet finger food to be shared in the hall after Mass. A gentle reminder to all Parish Groups to please appoint someone to carry your Banner for the procession. Could you assemble in the hall by 10:20am sharp and be ready to process into Church for the start of Mass. Looking forward to your participation.
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.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE – WEEKEND OF 10/11 JUNE
The Young Adults will have a sausage sizzle after all masses next weekend on 10/11 June. Get a quick bite to eat and a lovely chance to meet your fellow parishioners! All funds raised are greatly appreciated and will support all our Young Adults attending World Youth Day!
ROSTERS FOR PIETY STORE available for collection from the Hall.
INNER HEALING THROUGH “MEDITATION ON JESUS” through Breathing in the Spirit and gentle prayerful postures with relaxation methods, From June 30 – July 2, 2023. Guided by Fr. Gilbert. Contact: Janssen Spirituality Centre, 22 Woodvale Road, Boronia, Victoria 3155. RSVP Tel: 03 9762 6625 or Email:gilbertcarlo@gmail.com
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.
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
Find Your Path at CTC Online Information Session
Monday 19 June at 7.30pm (AEST). Register via our website: ctc.edu.au/information-session. For more information contact:
Dr Christopher Knauf ctc.edu.au/contact/contact-the-registrar/
RECENTLY DECEASED
We pray for Douglas Fernando, Rouf Prasatya, Reynaldo Medina, Vanessa Gough, Marija Kenik, Pritam Kumar Chakrabarty, Nihal Fernando, Maurice Galea, Audrey Doherty, Gina Gubiani, Johny Paul, Marie Stanley, Kenneth Montinola, Callum Brown, Jean Winter, John Baptist Tran, Walter Velasques, Cameron Torcasio, Noemi Hernandez, Fani Pateras, Anthony Van–Nhuong Nguyen, Rosigen Harris, Alfredo Santos and all who have died in disasters all over the world.
DEATH ANNIVERSARIES
We pray for Santan Fernandes, Genoveffa Martelli, Agostino & Josephine Cutajar; Peppi, Rosaria & Sabrina Ferlazzo; Gregoria Musarra, Mary Borg, Garnette DeRozario, Medhane Okabmariam, 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, Paul Colope, Debbie Wilks, Segundo Becerra, Atima Chakrabarty, Nauma Faamausili, Kelly de la Rosa, Bernice Steinhauer and all who are ill in our Parish.
ROSTERS
Counters – 11 June 23
| L. Vasquez / T. Grisancich / L. De La Cruz |
Roster for Readers – 10/11 June 23
| 6:00pm | Jeffrey Poppen |
| 8:30am | Grace Sharman |
| 10:30am | Sunil Vaz |
| 5:00pm | Sharon D’Silva |
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion – 10/11 June 23
| 6:00pm | J. Tramontana / M. Maple / N. Golaw / S. Joseph |
| 8:30am | M. Nelthropp / N&N Gooneratne / R. Hibbert |
| 10:30am | F. Caruana / S. Colla / A. Koek / E. Mills |
| 5:00pm | E. Angeles / C. Skinner / Sunita D / G. Siccita |
Music Ministry – 10/11 June 23
| 6:00pm | Footsteps |
| 8:30am | St. Philomena |
| 10:30am | Youth Band |
| 5:00pm | Shepherds of Christ |