“Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it. ”
COLLECT: O God, who alone can probe the depths of the heart, you hear the prayer of the humble and justify the repentant sinner: grant us the gift of humility, that, seeing our own faults clearly, we may refrain from judging our neighbour but rely solely upon your saving grace. We make our prayer through your Son, our saviour, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 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
Pentecost 20
Old Testament Reading: Joel 2: 23-32
Psalm: 65 ( A.P.B.A. page285)
New Testament Reading: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18
Gospel: Luke 18: 15-30
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 those affected by the atrocities occurring in Ukraine. We pray for the civil unrest in Iran at present. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia.)
Our Country: We pray for those adversely affected by flooding in parts of our nation; those in the inland parts of our state and for the states of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. For all peoples displaced from their homes and separated from their loved ones at this time. (We continue to pray for all across our nation affected by the latest COVID virus.)
World Wide Anglican Community: The Province of The Episcopal Church in The Congo: for the Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Sydney: Kanishka Raffel - Archbishop, assistant bishops, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Pittsworth: for visiting clergy and people.
Diocesan Theological College: St. Francis College Milton: principal, academic dean, sessional lecturers, ordinand students and all families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We give thanks for the work of Defence Chaplaincy all around the world and pray for strengthening of bonds of appreciation and practical support between the leaders of all Defence Force Chaplaincies.
Our Parish: For Beaumont Care and Ozaname Village to which we minister For the administration staff, domestic staff, and for all residents. For those residents who attend the monthly services conducted in those places.
Our Community: For the various Aged Care Homes and Villages on the Peninsula. For members of our congregations who reside in these places. For administration staff, domestic staff, and for residents.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Citipoint Church Redcliffe and Clontarf Beach Baptist Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken, Stuart, Clare, Anita, Noah, Dorothy
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Jean Peacock (26/16) Len Symons (28/08)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Feast of All Saints’ and All Souls’
Old Testament Reading: Daniel 7: 1-3, 15-18
Psalm: 149 (A.P.B.A. page 379)
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 1: 11-23
Gospel: Luke 18: 15-30