“O shout to the Lord in triumph all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness and come before his face with songs of joy. ”
COLLECT: God of power and love, who raised your Son Jesus from death to life, resplendent in glory to rule over all creation: free the world to rejoice in his peace, to glory in his justice, and to live in his love. Unite the human race in Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A Prayer In Seeking an Archbishop for this Diocese:
It has been announced by Bishop Cameron Venable, Bishop Administrator of the Diocese of Brisbane, that Bishop Jeremy Greaves has been elected as the next Archbishop of Brisbane. He will commence his role as Archbishop in December 2023.
Prayer:
Loving God, bless Jeremy, now called to be Archbishop of Brisbane; fill him with your truth, and clothe him with holiness, that he may preach your word, and care for your people; give him compassion and wisdom, sustain him with your Spirit and inspire him with vision. We also pray for Jeremey’s family: his wife Josie, and his children: Kate, Hannah, and Thomas. We ask in the name of the one who calls, 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
Chrsit The King Sunday
Old Testament Reading : Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24
Psalm: 95: 1-7 (page 322 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 1: 15-23
Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46
Prayers
For The World: We pray for mercy on our broken and divided world. Shed abroad your peace in the hearts of all and banish from them the spirit that makes for war, that all races and peoples may learn to live as members of one family and in obedience to your law. We pray for the conflict between Israel and Palestine, for the unrest in the Middle East. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia)
Our Country: We pray for the many and various groups around Australia at this time participating in The United Nations’ International Campaign, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which began yesterday (25 November). We pray that the campaign may be a call to action aimed at raising awareness, sparking discussions, and inspiring efforts to prevent domestic violence against all people.
World Wide Anglican Community: for all provinces and dioceses around the world under the episcopal oversight of The Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Anglican Church of Australia: for all Religious Orders within the Anglican Church. Brotherhood of St. Barnabas, Little Brothers of St. Francis, Order of St. Benedict, Sisters of the Incarnation, Society of the Sacred Advent, The Community of the Holy Name, Community of the Sisters of the Church, The Community of Christ the King, The Society of St. Francis, The Society of the Sacred Mission.
Our Diocese: for the Religious Orders: Sister of the Sacred Advent and The Society of St. Francis.
Our Diocesan Schools: All Saints Anglican School, Merrimac. For the principal, administration staff, School Council, chaplain, teachers, students and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for vocations to full-time and part-time chaplaincy service in the Australian Defence Force. For those studying at theological colleges for future ministry as Defence force Chaplains.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Redcliffe Christian Family Church and the Star Christian Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Our Community: We pray for the various community organisations that provide support for those who are living in abusive relationships. We pray for those volunteers and organisations who work in, and support, the safe houses and the occupants.
Our Parish: During these 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we pray for those within in our parish who suffer or have suffered domestic abuse in their relationships. We pray and give thanks to those who are able to share part of their stories and for those who are unable to do so. Whoever they may be in our parish, may they know they are in this parish supported, and loved, and prayed for.
Those Seeking Healing: Anita, Iris, Kevin, Narelle, Yvette, Michael, Gill
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of loved ones at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds:
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Advent I (First Sunday in Advent)
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 64: 1-9
Psalm: 80: 1-7, 17-19 (page 322 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9
Gospel: Mark 13: 24-37