St Peter Apostle Mission Parish

38 Guinane Avenue, Hoppers Crossing 3029 Archdiocese of Melbourne

Committed to the safety, well-being and dignity of all children, young people and vulnerable adults

PRAYER FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY

BUSHFIRE & DROUGHT

Eternal God, In wisdom and love you created our earth to sustain us and give us life. We turn to you now in faith, hope and love, asking you to look with favour on our fire-ravaged and drought-stricken land, on our starving and displaced animals, on our failing crops and burning farms, towns and forests. Strengthen, sustain and give new heart to our farmers and to all who are affected by drought; be with those who support them. Strengthen and comfort the victims of the fires, those who have lost family, friends, property and stock. Protect our volunteer firefighters and all members of essential services. In your loving providence, send abundant rain to quench the fires and to restore our parched earth. Father of all compassion, hear our prayer through Jesus Christ your Son, in whom the promise of new life has dawned, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Lord the giver of life: Renew your faithful people; Renew the face of the earth. Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Mary, help of Christians – Pray for us. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop – Pray for us. Amen.

Entrance Antiphon

All the earth shall bow down before you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to your name, O Most High!

1

st Reading

Is 49:3, 5-6 A reading from the prophet Isaiah.

The Lord said to me, ‘You are my servant, Israel, in whom I shall be glorified’; I was honoured in the eyes of the Lord, my God was my strength. And now the Lord has spoken, he who formed me in the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him, to gather Israel to him: ‘It is not enough for you to be my servant, to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back the survivors of Israel; I will make you the light of the nations so that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.’ The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm

Here am I Lord; I come to do your will.

2nd

Reading 1 Cor 1:1-3

A reading from the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians.

I Paul, appointed by God to be an apostle, together with brother Sosthenes, send greetings to the church of God in Corinth, to the holy people of Jesus Christ, who are called to take their place among all the saints everywhere who pray to our Lord Jesus Christ; for he is their Lord no less than ours. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ send you grace and peace. The Word of the Lord.

Phone: (03) 9749-4300 Fax: (03) 9748-8434 E-mail: hopperscrossing@cam.org.au stpeters@westnet.com.au St. Peter’s website: http://stpeterapostlemission.org.au St. Peter’s Facebook link https://m.facebook.com/stpetershoppers/

OFFICE HOURS

Mon to Fri: 9:00am – 3:30pm

CONTACT DETAILS

Parish Priest Fr. Vincent John CMI Vincent.john@cam.org.au Parish Deacon Charles English

Parish Secretary Anita D’Souza Parish School Principal Karen Wilson (9749-1055) MacKillop Catholic College

Principal Rory Kennedy (8734 5200) Thomas Carr Catholic College

Principal Craig Holmes (8734 2444)

WEEKEND MASSES

Sat: 6:00pm Sun: 8:30am, 10:30am, 5:00pm Filipino – 4

th Sun at 12:00 noon

Polish – 1st Sun at 3:30pm

Spanish –1st & 3

rd Sun at 1:15pm

Youth Mass – 3rd Sun at 5:00pm

WEEKDAY MASSES

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:30am Wed: 8:30am & 7:00pm Sat: 9:15am

CONFESSIONS

Wed: After 7:00pm Mass Sat: After 9:15am Mass

DEVOTIONS

First Friday: 7:00pm to 8:15pm Morning Prayer

Mon to Fri 7:55am, Sat 9:00am

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Fri 9:00am & Divine Mercy Chaplet Sat 2:30pm Next Healing Mass 7 Mar 2020, 1:30pm to 4:30pm Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Novena Wed after 7:00pm Mass Rosary Mon to Fri 8:05am Sat 8:40am Sun 8:10am

BAPTISMS

1st & 3

rd Sundays at 12 noon

Baptism Preparation Meeting 1

st Monday of the month, 7:00pm

WEDDINGS

By Appointment

ANOINTING OF THE SICK, HOUSE BLESSINGS, VISITS & QUERIES

Parish Office on 9749 4300

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia! The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us. He enabled those who accepted him to become the children of God. Alleluia!

Gospel Jn 1:29-34

A reading from the holy Gospel according to St. John.

Seeing Jesus coming towards him, John said, ‘Look, there is the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world. This is the one I spoke of when I said: A man is coming after me who ranks before me because he existed before me. I did not know him myself, and yet it was to reveal him to Israel that I came baptising with water.’ John also declared, ‘I saw the Spirit coming down on him from heaven like a dove and resting on him. I did not know him myself, but he who sent me to baptise with water had said to me, “The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and rest is the one who is going to baptise with the Holy Spirit.” Yes, I have seen and I am the witness that he is the Chosen One of God.’

The Gospel of the Lord. Communion Antiphon

You have prepared a table before me, and how precious is the chalice that quenches my thirst.

Next week’s Readings

Is 8:23-9:3; 1Cor 1:10-13,17; Mt 4:12-23

Feasts for the Week

St. Agnes Tue, 21 Jan St. Francis de Sales Fri, 24 Jan The Conversion of St. Paul Sat, 25 Jan

PIETY STORE

Hurry to obtain your Divine Mercy and Columban Calendars for 2020. Unsold copies must be returned soon. Keep up to date with Feast days and Saints' Days. FR VINCENT IS AWAY FOR FOUR WEEKS Fr Vincent will be on annual leave and overseas from 13th January to 13th February 2020. We wish Fr Vincent a safe trip, a blessed and enjoyable time with his congregation, family and friends. Please welcome Fr Greg Bourke and Fr Eugene San who will be assisting in Fr Vincent's absence. THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL wishes to thank all those who contributed to the giving tree for Christmas. Because of your contributions and from donations from the school community, we were able to supply hampers to 120 families in our area.

ROSTERS

Money Counters – 26 Jan 2020

Les Jones / Tini & Barrie Hope

Readers – 25/26 Jan 2020

6:00pm Davy Fernandes

8:30am KSC Reader

10:30am Cleophas Peters

5:00pm Romayne Albuquerque

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 25/26 Jan 2020

6:00pm S. Albuquerque / H. Durski / S. Martis / N. Golaw

8:30am K. McLoughlin / L&B Jones / KSC Minister

10:30am M. Peters / M&Z D’Mello / V. Firman

5:00pm R. Perera / E. Behrouzi / J. Phan Lai / Volunteer

PARISH NEWS

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR PARISH

Sundays Youth Group meet in the Hall after 5:00pm Mass

Young Adults (18 -29 years) meet in Theatrette from 6:00pm

Baptisms Baptisms held 1st & 3

rd Sundays at

12 noon. Baptism Preparation Meeting held on the 1

st Monday of the month at 7:00pm

in Church.

1st Fridays 7:00pm to 8:15pm starting with Mass

Healing Mass Next Healing Mass will be held on 7th

March 2020, 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

3rd

Sunday 5:00pm Youth Mass

Wednesdays 7:30pm Mother of Perpetual Succour Novena after 7:00pm Mass

7:00pm to 8:30pm RCIA in Theatrette

READERS AND COMMUNION MINISTERS. The next roster will include the Easter Ceremonies. An Availability Form to cover these dates is available in Hall. Please collect as soon as possible and leave your completed form in the Sacristy or return to the Parish Office by January 25th 2020. The first Healing Mass for 2020 will be held on Saturday, 7th March 2020 FEAST OF STO NINO Sunday, 26th January 2020 at St. Peter’s. Procession starts at 11:30am followed by Eucharistic Celebration at 12 noon. All are invited to join us in this celebration. You are welcome to bring your icons with you to the procession.

PROMISED WEEKLY AMOUNT: $4236.00 ENVELOPES/CR CARD/BANK CR: $3464.00 CHURCH A/C: $2013.50 PRESBYTERY A/C: $1324.00 CHAPLAINCY: $ 263.70

CAR PARK DRIVEWAY REFURBISHMENT Dear Parishioners, due to urgent upgrade of the car park driveway, please note that the main gates will be closed in both directions from Monday 20

th January to Wednesday 22

nd

January. Works will commence at 7:30am each day until completion. Access to the church will be through the side gate only. We apologise to all parishioners for any inconvenience caused.

LITURGY OF THE WORD & COMMUNION SERVICE WHILE FR. VINCENT IS AWAY The following Communion Services will replace Mass: 8:30am – Monday, January 20 to Friday January 24 8:30am – Monday, 27 January to Friday 31 January 9:15am – Saturday, 1 February 7pm - Novena Mass will be held on Wednesday, 22

nd and 29

th

January. Please note that there will be no Healing Mass in February. For more details, please check the doors for Mass/Communion Service times while Fr. Vincent is away until 13 February.

SUNDAY SCHOOL & SACRAMENTAL PROGRAMME (for Children attending non Catholic Schools) ENROLMENT DAY IS SUNDAY 2

ND FEBRUARY, 9:30AM TO

11:00AM. Classes start Sunday 9th

February, 9.15am to 10:25am. Please bring along Child`s Baptism Certificate to be sighted. Find us by following the arrows on the brick walls. For any enquiries please phone Bernice on 9749 2812. AUSTRALIA DAY – SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY To commemorate Australia Day the National Anthem will be sung at the conclusion of all Sunday Masses. 2020 CHOIR (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS SHIRLEY'S GROUP) are looking for musicians. If you would like to join them, please call Jenny Winkler on 0438 592 785.

'BEING A CATHOLIC IN 2020 MELBOURNE' Monday 3 February Archbishop Peter Comensoli Where: European Bier Café Level 1, 120 Exhibition Street CBD MELBOURNE Doors open at 6.30 pm, the talk will commence at 7.30 pm. Audience: 18 to 35 year olds; Priests and Religious of all ages welcome Theology @ the Pub are thrilled to kick off the New Year with our very own Archbishop Peter Comensoli, talking around the topic of 'Being a Catholic in 2020 Melbourne'. As young adults in a very secular city, it can sometimes be difficult to navigate our way through the many challenges we face. How are we called to evangelise? What would the Archbishop like the young people of Melbourne to focus on this year? These are some of the questions he will be focusing on, whilst allowing time to answer questions from the audience. For more details, visit Facebook: www.facebook.com/tapmelb/ Website: www.theologyatthepub.com.au

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR BUSHFIRE CRISIS (ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BUSHFIRE APPEAL) To support the victims of the recent bushfire disasters all around Australia, the Archbishop has encouraged all parishes to have a special collection which will be directed to the 'St. Vincent de Paul Bushfire Appeal' to enable our unfortunate brothers and sisters to rebuild their lives after such terrible devastation. The collection will be taken on the weekend of 25/26 January 2020. Your generous contribution towards this cause is greatly appreciated. A statement from Archbishop Mark Coleridge, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference outlining the Catholic Church’s national response is available on the noticeboard in the hall MICK GASTIN'S 100

TH BIRTHDAY

Our long time parishioner, Mick Gastin turns 100 next weekend. To commemorate this milestone, our parish will have a Morning Tea after the 8:30am Mass on Sunday, 26

th

January. You are kindly requested to bring a plate of sweet or savoury food to share at Morning Tea. Thank you. FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD (also known as CANDLEMAS) - SUNDAY 2

ND FEBRUARY

A special 'Blessing of Candles' will be given at the 6:00pm Mass on Saturday, 1

st February, and 8:30am, 10:30am

and 5:00pm Masses on Sunday, 2nd

February. Everyone is invited to bring their own candles and place them on the table near the Sanctuary before the start of Mass. These blessed candles serve as a symbol of Jesus Christ, who referred to Himself as the Light of the World. BIBLE STUDY MONDAY 3 FEBRUARY Combined Parishes of St. Peters and St. James will commence on Monday 3rd February at 7:00pm in the Theatrette at St. Peter's Hoppers Crossing conducted by Clive Gonsalves and Francis Thomas. Come and experience an interactive study of the Gospel of John with teachings, explanations, reflections and sharings with audio visuals. All are welcome with a special welcome memento to all attending regularly. Message enquiries to Clive Gonsalves 0490814452 or Francis Thomas 0401787372. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION FOR January 19, 2020 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time “Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb...” (Isaiah 49:5) God has given each of us different gifts. In order for God’s plan to work, you have to do what God is calling you to do, and I have to do what God is calling me to do. And guess what? God has given each of us a different plan! So, stop comparing yourself to others. Don’t let envy and jealousy enter your life. Be thankful for the gifts God has given you and generously share them with others.

RECENTLY DECEASED: We pray for Joseph Zilembo, Josephine Buttigieg, Sheila O'Brien and all who have passed away recently. DEATH ANNIVERSARIES: We pray for Bob Keech, John Backerra, Michael Blythe, Gavina & Pedro Angeles, Fabian, Pedro and Alesandra Sabaybay, Purita & Beato Espinas, Oliver Alburo, Guillermo Mozo, Bella Disono, Allen Platel, Hyacinth Lawrence and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK: We pray for Leo Linehan, Gary Spotswood, Sean Donaldson, Kath Meddings, Lucy Ballan, Irene Jones, Thais Long, Jean Cameron, Godwin Arandez, Gordon Newman, Francine Foster, Sam Caruana, Bill Fairney, Alex Deva Alangaram, Therese Mary, May & Raymond Rizkallah, Zandi Falzon, Madel Tecson, Jamilton Dabu, Jerome Marave, Harriet Calvert, Robel Rosales, Rey Medina, Denis Webber, Charmaine Denise, Lourdes Sequeira, Mary Vella, Mary D'cruz, Ron Shegog, Leo Mellewa, Pat Heffernan and all who are ill in our Parish.

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