“Repent, and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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COLLECT: O God, your Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: open the eyes of our faith, that we may see him in his redeeming work; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayer for A.N.Z.A.C. Day
God of love and liberty, we bring our thanks today for the peace and security we enjoy. We remember those who in time of war faithfully served their country. We pray for the families, and for ourselves whose freedom was won as such a cost. Make us people zealous for peace, and hasten the day when nation shall not left up sword against nation neither learn war anymore. This we pray in the name of the one who gave his life for the sake of the world: Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. 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
Third Sunday In Easter (Easter III)
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 2: 14a, 36-41
Psalm: 116: 1-4, 11-18 (page 346 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 1: 13-25
Gospel: Matthew: Luke 24: 13-35
Prayers
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 as it enters its second year of war)
Our Country: We give thanks for the peace and security we enjoy compared to other nations in this world. We pray for all who serve in the Tri Forces: for those on deployment and separated from their families and loves ones at this time. We pray for all A.N.Z.A.C Remembrance Services taking place around Australia and overseas on Tuesday. We pray for those Defence Personnel and ex Service personnel who remember comrades who paid the ultimate Sacrifice from W.W.I. to the wars of today.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of The Province of Uganda: for their Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Tasmania: Richard Condie - Bishop; assistant bishop, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Aspley-Albany Creek: Nicholas Whereat - parish priest; assistant clergy, and people.
Diocesan Schools: for the Anglican Schools Australian Management Committee and Member Schools.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the Chaplains of the various Defence Forces who will be conducting A.N.Z.A.C services on various Defence Bases both here in Australia and overseas on Tuesday.
Our Parish: We pray for the Ladies Guild who will pride refreshments and morning tea at the Woody Point Dawn A.N.Z.A.C. Remembrance Service on Tuesday.
Our Community: For the A.N.Z.A.C Remembrance Service to be held on the shore of Redcliffe on Tuesday. We give thanks for those from this community who have served, or at present serving, their country in the Tri Forces.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Mueller Community Church and The New Apostolic Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken J, Anita, Noah, Dorothy, Ken, Grant, Iris.
We pray for those who have returned from war zones who suffer mentally, physically, and emotionally. For those unable to re-intergrate with families and community. For those families dealing with illnesses that their loved ones return with. We pray for the care and compassion of the Defence Mental Health Teams.
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time. We pray for serving Defence Personnel and ex-serving personnel for whom A.N.Z.A.C Day is a painful reminder of loved ones and comrades killed in war.
Departed:
Years Minds: Edmund Simon (25/07) Bob Jones (26/12) Paula Tuffin (27/16) Grace Atkinson (29/18)
As we commemorate A.N.Z.A.C Day on Tuesday we remember:
those who gave their lives serving our country;
those from this community,
those from this parish;
and our family members and friends
who either never returned home or died in wars.
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Fourth Sunday In Easter (Easter IV): traditionally known as
Good Shepherd Sunday
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 2: 42-47
Psalm: 23 (page 346 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2: 1-10
Gospel: John 10: 1-10