“You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.
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COLLECT: O God, you are rich in love for your people: show us the treasure that endures and, when we are tempted by greed, call us back into your service and make us worthy to be entrusted with the wealth that never fails. We ask through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR THE DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Let us pray.
Merciful Father and Lord of all life, we praise you that we are made in your image and reflect your truth and light. We thank you for the life of our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth, for the love she received from you and showed among us. Above all, we rejoice at your gracious promise to all your servants, living and departed, that we shall rise again at the coming of Christ. And we ask that in due time we may share with your servant Elizabeth that clearer vision promised to us in the same Christ our Lord; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.
All Amen.
PARISH PRAYER: Loving Father, whose Son Jesus Christ called your servant Peter The Fisherman to gather and nurture your flock: give us the will to draw others into the grace and joy of your kingdom, where your people are fed and their wounds are healed, as we endeavour to proclaim your love in word and deed to the glory of your name. Amen.
PRAYER IN A TIME OF EPIDEMIC DISEASE:
In light of what is occurring in our country, states and community at this time, it would be good to revisit the following prayer.
Please continue to pray for our community, our state; for the other states, our nation, and other countries affected by COVID-19. The prolonged isolation and confinement of this outbreak will be a difficult experience. Please also pray for those in hospital and for all medical staff and for those on the ‘front line’ at this time.
Lord Jesus Christ, healer and friend, come and care for all of us through the danger and uncertainty of the coronavirus epidemic. To people who are sick, bring healing. To people who are displaced, isolated, or cut off from family, friends or work, bring comfort and companionship. Work with medical staff as they care for the sick, and protect them from harm. Give skill and fruitful research to scientists as they search for treatments, prevention and a cure. To public health authorities, give wisdom to decide the best ways to manage both this crisis and our anxieties. When communities are fearful, give a calm spirit, and kindness to neighbours and strangers. Through this testing time, and through all the risks we face together, teach us once again how we can love one another as you have loved us. Through 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
Pentecost 14
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 8:18 - 9:1
Psalm: 79: 1-9 ( A.P.B.A. page306)
New Testament Reading: 1 Timothy 3:14 - 4:6
Gospel: Luke 16: 1-13
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. For those who are innocent victims of others hunger for power and greed. We continue to pray for Britain, a nation that is grieving, as it continues its 10 days of mourning at the passing Queen Elizabeth II. We pray for King Charles III, and for Carmilla, Queen Consort.
(We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia.)
Our Country: We pray for this nation as it too grieves the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. For the numerous Remembrance Services being conducted throughout this country in thanksgiving for the life of Queen Elizabeth II. (We continue to pray for all across our nation affected by the latest COVID virus.)
World Wide Anglican Community: The Episcopal Church of Brazil: Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of North Queensland: Keith Joseph - Bishop, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Ipswich North: Stephen Monseigneur - parish priest, and people.
Diocesan Schools: Springfield Anglican College: Principal, administration team, chaplain, School Council, teachers, students and all families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for: Army Reserve Chaplains. We also pray for: the Federal Minister for Defence, the Assistant Minister for Defence, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence. We pray that they may granted wisdom and courage in these vast and complex portfolios.
Our Parish: We pray for teachers and students within our parish. For those to whom you Lord, have given the gift of teaching, and so using their gift teach in our schools and other places of learning. For the students, that they may be taught the wisdom and knowledge in their schooling as they prepare to grow through life.
Our Community: We pray for all within the state and private school systems as they begin their Spring break this week. For a time of leisure and refreshment for students, teachers and administration teams before they begin the final term of the school year.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Redcliffe Uniting Church and The Scarborough Presbyterian Church : for the ministers, pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken, Stuart, Clare, Anita, Noah, Margaret
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Noel Wanka (20/93) Marie Rogers (22/19) Greg Spann (24/16)
PRAYERS Offered at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Eternal God, our heavenly Father, we bless your holy name for all that you have given us in and through the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth. We give you thanks: for her love of family and her gift of friendship; for her devotion to this nation and the nations of the Commonwealth; for her grace, dignity and courtesy; and for her generosity and love of life.
We praise you for the courage that she showed in testing times; the depth and of her Christian faith; and the witness she bore to it in word and deed.
We pray for our Sovereign Lord the King and all the Royal Family, that you might reassure them of your continuing love and lift them from the depths of grief into the peace and light of your presence.
Gracious God, we give thanks for the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth, for her faith and her dedication to duty. Bless our nation as we mourn her death and may her example continue to inspire us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
God of love, We thank you for the life of The Queen, for her service to our nation, and for her faith in you. Be close to all of us who mourn, that we may we find comfort and hope in your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Everlasting God, we pray for our new King. Bless his reign and the life of our nation. Help us to work together so that truth and justice, harmony and fairness flourish among us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 16
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 32: 1-3a, 6-15
Psalm: 96: 1-6, 14-16 (A.P.B.A. 323 page )
New Testament Reading: 1 Timothy 6; 6-19
Gospel: Luke 16: 19-31