“‘Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest,’ says the Lord. ‘Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart.’ ”
COLLECT: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ has taught us that what we do for the least of his brothers and sisters we do also for him: give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, who gave up his life and died for us; yet lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
A Prayer In Seeking an Archbishop for this Diocese:
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
Pentecost 6 (Ord Sun 14)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 24: 34-38, 42-49, 58-67
Psalm: 45: 10-17 (page 268 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: Romans 7: 14-25
Gospel: Matthew 11: 15-19, 25-30
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 pray for the continuing civil unrest in France. We pray for the government in The Netherlands which is in turmoil at this time. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia)
Our Country: We give thanks for the peace and security we enjoy compared to other nations in this world. We give thanks for the much needed rains in the inland parts of our state and nation. We pray for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait people as the complete their celebrations of NADOC Week today, as they celebrate their achievements, their history and their culture.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Anglican Church of Burundi Province : the Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn: Mark Short-Bishop, assistant bishop, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: the Parish of Maryborough: Sue Wilson-Parish Priest, assistant clergy, and people.
Diocesan Schools: St. Aidan’s Anglican Girls School, Corinda: principal, chaplain, School Council, staff, students and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the part-time Chaplains of the R.A.N. We pray for the Defence Force Anglican Chaplaincy Incorporated; a professional association of Defence Anglican Chaplaincy of which its membership includes clergy and laity and exits to realise the Christian vision and mission.
Our Community: We pray for all within the various Education Systems in our community, be it private or state schools, T.A.F.E. or Universities, as students return to their places of learning and teachers and lecturers to their places of work; this week after the semester break. We pray that they all return to their places of learning refreshed and prepared for the coming semester’s work.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Peace Christian Community Church and The Redcliffe Catholic Church: for the pastors, clergy and congregations of those denominations.
Our Parish: We pray for Luca Maxwell Force to be baptised next Sunday. We pray for Luca’s mother Charli, his godparents Noah McDonald and Jacob McDonald and for the extended McDonald Family as Luca is prepared to be welcomed into the Church of God.
Those Seeking Healing: Anita, Iris
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Dudley Kurkowski (08/22) Bill Stephens (12/12)
Ken Dockrill (14/86) Roma Hodson (15/21)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 7 (Ord Sun 15)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 25: 19-34
Psalm: 119: 115-112 (page 355 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: Romans 8: 1-11
Gospel: Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23