“‘I am the resurrection and the life,’ says the Lord; ‘whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.’
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COLLECT: O Life-giving God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death: breathe upon us with the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ, and serve you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A Prayer In Seeking an Archbishop for this Diocese as the Archbishop Election Board work to discern who it is that God is calling to this role. Eternal God, shepherd and guide, in your mercy give your Church in the Diocese of Brisbane a shepherd after your own heart who will walk in your ways, and with loving care watch over your people. Give us a leader of vision and a teacher of your truth. So may your Church be built up and your name be glorified; through 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
Lent V
Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 37: 1-14
Psalm: 130 (A.P.B.A. page 364)
New Testament Reading: Romans 8: 6-11
Gospel: John 11: 1-45
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. For the civil unrest in Nairobi, Kenya; regarding media regulator broadcast licenses of local media. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia as it enters its second year of war)
Our Country: for those continuing to suffer from flooding in the northern part of our country (Northern Territory and Queensland) and being evacuated from flooded communities despite the clear weather we are experiencing.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Anglican Church of Southern America: for their Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Wangaratta: Clarence Bester - Bishop; clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of St. Lucia: Shane Hubner - parish priest; assistant clergy, and people.
Schools: for all State Schools in the Diocese: : principals, administration teams, chaplains, teachers, students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: For all Defence Hospitals: Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne: for all staff, chaplains, and patients: we pry for aall who care for the sick and wounded in Defence. Grant to the physicians, surgeons, and nurses; wisdom and skill, empathy, and patience.
Our Parish: For all State Schools within our Parish, for principals, teachers, students, administration teams, and families. For those in our parish who are part of the State Education Department: be they teachers, students and family members.
Our Community: For the Emergency Services who protect and guard our community: Police Service, Fire Service, Ambulance Service.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Citipointe Church Redcliffe and Clontarf Beach Baptist Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken J, Anita, Noah, Dorothy, Ken, Margaret, Grant .
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
For the daughters of Matthew Wisz; his siblings, his parents and extended family members.
Departed: Matthew Wisz
Years Minds: Gordon Bust (30/07) Alec Fisher (30/18)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Palm Sunday
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 50: 4b-9
Psalm: 118 1-2, 19-29 (A.P.B.A. page 347)
New Testament Reading: Philippians 2: 5-11
Gospel: Matthew 21: 1-11