“ ‘I am the resurrection and the life,’ says the Lord. ’Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’ ”
COLLECT: God of all the living, in the resurrection of Christ Jesus you have given us the promise of life which death itself cannot destroy: in the strength of this unshakeable promise, give us a new heart to live, even now, as you new creation. We ask this 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.
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 22
Old Testament Reading: Haggai 1:15b - 2:9
Psalm: 145: 1-5, 17-21 ( A.P.B.A. page375)
New Testament Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-5, 13-17
Gospel: 20: 27-40
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: As the inland parts of our state and nation give thanks for the continuing rain that replenishes the property dams and drinking community dams, and offers those on the land income for some years to come; we pray for those who are affected by the continuing rain effects through flooding. We pray especially for those living in communities on the coast and in the inland parts of northern New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of England: for the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, for all archbishops, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: For the Diocese of Bendigo: Matt Brain -Bishop, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of St. John’s Cathedral: Peter Catt - Dean; all assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools: for Fraser coast Anglican College, Hervey Bay: for the principal, administration team, chaplain, school council, teachers, students and all families.
Defence Force Anglicans: for full-time Chaplains of the Royal Australian Navy. For the Philanthropic Organisations within the Defence: Salvation Army Red Shield Defence Services and Everyman’s Welfare Services, for the many opportunities they have to support military members .
Our Parish: We give thanks for the lives and witnesses of all former parishioners who have entered into the joy of the eternal kingdom. We give thanks for their dedication to this parish and as witnesses within this parish and beyond.
Our Community: We give thanks for the founders of the Redcliffe Peninsular community. For those who settled in this area and founded a community of towns and settlements. We pray for the relatives of the founders who continue to live in this community.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The New Apostolic Church and Peace Christian Community 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: Robert Lewis (10/20)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 23
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 65: 17-25
Psalm: a Song of Isaiah (A.P.B.A. page 391)
New Testament Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13
Gospel: Luke 21: 5-19