“‘Heaven and earth will pass away ,’ says the Lord, ‘but my words will not pass away.’ ”
COLLECT: Eternal God, through long generations you prepared a way for the coming of your Son, and by your Spirit you still bring light to illumine our paths: renew us in faith and hope that we may welcome Christ to rule our thoughts and claim our love; to whom be glory for 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
Advent 1 (First Sunday In Advent)
Old Testament Reading : Isaiah 64: 1-9
Psalm: 80: 1-7, 17-19 (page 307 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9
Gospel: Mark 13L 24-37
Prayers
For The World: Ruler of all, in whose kingdom peace and righteousness abound; we pray for those who are in conflict. We pray for the conflict between Israel and Palestine. We give thanks for the release of the Israeli hostages though at a cost. We also pray for the war between Russia and Ukraine. And we pray for other conflicts between nations that goes unreported. Take away prejudice, cruelty and revenge. Grant that barriers which divide may crumble, suspicions disappear and hatreds cease.
Our Country: We give thanks for the rains this past week, especially in the inland parts of our nation. Where dams, creeks and rivers have now been replenished and bought hope for the future for those who work the land; be they graziers, grain farmers or textile farmers (e.g. cotton and sheep).
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of North India, Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Armidale: Bishop - Rod Chiswell, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: For those ordained as Deacons or Priests yesterday (Sat 02 Dec) at the Cathedral and for them as they move into their vocational ministries.
Our Diocesan Schools: for all principals, administration staff, chaplains, school councils, teachers, students, and families as they commence their end of year vacation.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the full-time and part-time chaplains of the Air Force. We pray for the chaplains on overseas deployment and separated from their loved ones at this time.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Citipoint Church and the Clontarf Beach Baptist Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Our Community: We give thanks for the rains upon our community this past week. For the cleansing of and the beauty of your creation, which the rains have bought, and we delight in.
Our Parish: We pray for those who will be manning our stall at the Bunnings Markets this Thursday night. We give thanks for those who have contributed to the stall. We pray that in that surroundings we may be faithful witnesses to your word and to our faith.
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: Christina Nott (07/06) Frank Giles 07/21) Robin Peters (08/19)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Advent II (Second Sunday in Advent)
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 40: 1-11
Psalm: 85: 1-2, 8-13 (page 311 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 2 Peter 3: 8-15a
Gospel: Mark 1: 1-8