“To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honour and glory and might for ever and ever. ”
Collect: Almighty God, through your only Son you overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: grant that we who celebrate our Lord’s resurrection, may, through the renewing power of your Spirit, rise from the death of sin to the life of righteousness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. 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
Easter III
New Testament Reading: Acts 9: 1-6
Psalm: 30 ( A.P.B.A. page 249))
New Testament Reading: Revelation 5: 6-14
Gospel: John 21: 1-19
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 continue to 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 give thanks for the citizens of neighbouring countries of Ukraine who are assisting those who are fleeing.
Our Country: We give thanks for the rains that have fallen throughout our nation at this time, especially for the far western parts of our state and nation. For the relief that has been bought to the graziers and crop
farms in those parts of our state.
World Wide Anglican Community: We pray for The Episcopal Church in the Philippines. The Archbishop, bishops, clergy, and people. We continue to pray for the Diocese of Duk and the on going work of peace- making in south Sudan. We pray for Bishop Abot, and the Sudanese clergy and congregations within our Diocese.
The Anglican Church of Australia: We pray for our Primate - Archbishop Geoff Smith; the General secretary; for the General Synod; and the Standing Committee. We pray for the General Synod as it prepares to meet this month, and for all elected Diocesan representatives who will be attending.
Our Diocese: We pray for The Parish of Hamilton: Patrick King – parish priest and people.
Diocesan Schools: For the Anglican Schools Office at Church House, for the Executive Director and staff.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the Anglican Bishop to the Defence Forces staff: his Registrar; and Staff Officer. We pray for the Archdeacons of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Our Parish: We give thanks for the various groups within our parish. We give thanks for the various events to which the parish groups are asked to assist with in the wider community and so an opportunity to share the Gospel. We pray for the Cent Auction to be held next weekend.
Our Community: We pray for the various community organisations to which we belong or a part of: be they sporting; social; recreational; welfare; professional.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Citipoint Church Redcliffe and Clontarf Beach Baptist Church. For the Pastors and congregations of those denominations.
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:
Years Minds: Edmund Simon (25/07) Bob Jones (26/12)
Paula Tuffin (27/16) Grace Atkinson (29/18)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Easter IV: Good Shepherd Sunday
New Testament Reading: Acts 9: 36-43
Psalm: 23 (A.P.B.A. page 249)
New Testament Reading: Revelation 7: 9-17
Gospel: John 10: 22-30