“At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and very tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who in your tender love towards us sent your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all should follow the example of his great humility; mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
Archbishop Justin Welby: Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell: Archbishop of York.
Today’s Bible Readings
Palm Sunday
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 50: 4b-9
Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29 (page 347 A.P.B.A)
New Testament Reading: Philippians 2: 5-11
Gospel: Matthew 21: 1-11
Prayers For The World And The Church
For The World: We pray for a right spirit of peace and cooperation to overcome the spirit of hatred, bitterness, and division in all countries. We pray for relief of suffering of innocent victims in countries troubled by conflict and unrest. We pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia. For those who are innocent victims of others hunger for power and greed. For those who have fled their homeland, and now have no place to call home. We pray for and give thanks for the citizens of neighbouring countries of Ukraine who are assisting those who are seeking places of safety and security.
Our Country: for those who represent our nation in overseas countries as Ambassadors or as High Commissioners, for those who represent our states overseas.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of North India. For their Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people. We pray for your Church in the Ukraine. For the priests of your church who have stayed in Ukraine to continue to care, both spirituality and pastorally; for your people; and continue to minster the Sacraments and to support those who are unable to leave.
The Anglican Church of Australia: the Diocese of Canberra-Goulbourn: Mark Short - Bishop, assistant bishops, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Coorparoo: Locum Clergy, assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools Parish: St. Andrew’s College, Peregian Springs: principal, administration team, chaplain, staff, students, and families, and the College Council.
Defence Force Anglicans: Part-time Chaplains of the Royal Australian Navy. For Defence Personnel in overseas postings including those in embassies and high commissions of Australia and on exchange
postings with other nations.
Our Parish: we pray for ourselves as we make this journey through Holy Week to the Cross.
Our Community: for those in our community who have not yet heard the Gospel of The Risen Christ, or those who do not observe the sacredness of Good Friday but instead make it a day of community activities.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: for all Christian denominations as we prepare to commemorate the death and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.
Those Seeking Healing: Lesley, Sonia, Noah, Dorothy, Ken, Stuart, Rod, Jan, Joan, Barbara, Iris, Fran, Lois, Sharon & Ben, Gwen, Kevin, Coral, Elizabeth Mc,
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed: For those who have lost their lives in the war in Ukraine: men, woman and children; young and old.
Years Minds: Brian Jones (12/18)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Easter Sunday: The Resurrection Of Our Lord
New Testament Reading: Acts 10: 34-43
Psalm: The Easter Anthem (Hymn To The Risen Christ) (page 6 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11
Gospel: John 20: 1-18