“God has raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named. ”
Collect: Eternal God, by raising Jesus from the dead you proclaimed his victory, and by his ascension, you declared him Lord of all: lift up our hearts to heaven, where he 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
Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord
New Testament Reading: Acts 1: 1-11
Psalm: 110 ( A.P.B.A. page 342)
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 1: 15-23
Gospel: John 24: 44-53
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. We uphold those in India affected by the severe flooding in the eastern Indian states which has displaced tens of thousands.
Our Country: We pray for our newly elected government. We pray for our Prime Minister, the Federal Opposition Leader, and all elected members of our National Parliament: whether returning members or newly elected.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of South India: Archbishop, clergy and people
The Anglican Church of Australia: For all Theological Colleges around Australia. For all principals, lecturers, ordinands, students, and families.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Mt. Gravatt: Michael Stalley - parish priest, assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Theological College: St. Francis College at Milton. For the Principal, College Council, lecturers, ordinand students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: for priests and deacons in parish placements preparing to return to the Defence Force as Chaplains
Our Parish: We uphold the Cancer Research Morning Tea being held in our parish on Thursday.
Our Community: We pray for the members of the Ladies Guild and those from our parish who are assisting at the Quilters Expo here in Redcliffe this weekend.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Redcliffe Christian Life Centre and Redcliffe Church of Christ: 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, Earl, Elizabeth Mc. As we uphold the Biggest Morning Tea Cancer Research events being held within our community, and around Australia, we pray for those in our community, those within our congregations, and those whom we know, who are effected by various forms of cancer.
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time. We pray for the parents, siblings, and families of those children who lost their lives in the killing in Texas, and for the family members of the teachers also killed.
Departed: We commend into your care Lord those children and teachers killed in the school massacre in Texas this week.
Years Minds: Sue Howard (28/12) Lillian Dittman (31/12) Dorothy Duffield (02/15)
Gerry Flude (03/19) Jurate Edwards 904/14)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Feast of Pentecost
New Testament Reading: Acts 2: 1-21
Psalm: 104: 26-36 (A.P.B.A. page 331)
New Testament Reading: Romans 8: 14-17
Gospel: John 14: 8-17