Sunday, May 17, 2026
Grant, we pray, almighty God,
that as we believe your only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
to have ascended into the heavens,
so we may also in heart and mind thither ascend,
and with him continually dwell;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Stay In Touch
Father Ted Starr - Priest-in-Charge - 0451 929 180 - edward.starr@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Mrs Liz Peters - Rector’s Warden - 0400 844 946
Mrs Gail Symons - People’s Warden - 0409 618 511
Mr Tony Hughes - People’s Warden - 0468 764 009
Zoom Church - 328 492 8300 - 548 747
Readings
for the Ascension of Jesus Christ
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 28:16-20
Giving
Offering - 704 901 - 0000 0780
Building Fund - 704 901 - 0001 4767
Want to give in other ways? Cards are on sale at the back of the church.
Floral Festival Fundraising now begins. Your giving in the brown envelopes now go towards funding this important outreach ministry.
For Your Prayers
We ask of your goodness, Lord, to comfort and sustain all who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, and especially Shirley and Alan Kimber, Rosina, Alex, Ann, Lois, Barbara, Kevin, Ian, Uncle Peter, Chris, Bill Tattam, Jeff Byrne, Karne, Greg, Aaron, Joanne, Grace and Faith, Beryl Old, Fr David, Nina and Sophie. Please contact Fr Ted to be on this list.
We also give thanks for those whose year’s mind occurs at this time, and amongst them Judith Davis. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Mission and Outreach
The Brisbane Festival Male Voice Choir has invited us to a Choral Presentation at the Redcliffe Uniting Church, 2:30pm, Saturday 30 May. Admission is free, with donations taken to cover expenses. They are a Christian choir and it looks to be a good way of spending a Saturday afternoon.
Rectory Fundraising envelopes are now in circulation. Almost there!
Meals for Woody Point Special School are starting again. Please label your meal with title, ingredients and date cooked, then freeze it, and bring it to church on Sunday. Meal containers are on the back table. Alternatively, give a monetary donation or supermarket gift card. For more information on both of these ministries, contact Elizabeth on 0404 080 861.
Ministry During the Week
Mother’s Union meets at a new time: Third Wednesdays at 9am.
Thursday Fellowship: every first and third Thursday from 9:30am to 11:30am. All welcome for a cuppa and a chat. Bring your craft to work on or just enjoy the company.
Caring and Sharing: every fourth Wednesday after Holy Communion.
Talent Table: every last Sunday after each service.
Bible Study: Tuesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 7pm. All welcome; all materials supplied.
Beaumont Aged Care: Holy Communion every third Friday at 10am.
Recycling will begin again in June. New Location: the small white shed at the back of the property.
Any questions call Elizabeth Melvin on 0404 080 861
The Week Ahead
Tues, 19 May
8:00 am - Holy Communion for St Dunstan, archbishop of Canterbury (d. 988)
9:30 am - Bible Study
6:30 pm - Parish Council
Wed, 20 May
9:00 am - Mother’s Union Friendly Chats
10:00 am - Holy Communion
Thu, 21 May
9:30 am - Friendship and Craft Group
7:00 pm - Bible Study
Fri, 22 May
9:30 am - Hosting the Deanery Meeting
Sun, 24 May
7:00 am & 9:00 am - Pentecost – wear as much red as you can!
From The Ladies Guild
Please Note: The Ladies Guild will not be holding the May Talent Table, due to unforeseen circumstances.
Prayer Space with Leisa
As we move through this week between Ascension and Pentecost, we find ourselves in a holy space of waiting. The disciples waited prayerfully for the coming of the Holy Spirit, trusting that even in uncertainty, God was with them.
Here is your invitation to pause for a moment. You may wish to use the following prayer during the week – at the beginning or end of the day, or in any quiet moment – allow its words to draw you back into God’s love and presence. As you pray, take your time, breathe deeply, and rest in the assurance that you are never alone.
Loving and faithful God,
as we journey through this week,
help us to slow down and rest in your presence.
In the midst of the busyness and demands of daily life,
quiet our anxious thoughts and steady our hurried hearts.
Teach us to pause, to breathe deeply,
And to remember that you are always with us.
Lord Jesus, you said:
“And remember, I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20)
Help us to trust in that promise this week.
When we fell weary, renew our strength.
When we feel overwhelmed, fill us with your peace.
When we feel uncertain, guide us by your spirit.
As we wait for Pentecost,
Prepare our hearts anew for the gift of your Holy Spirit,
That we may live with hope, faith, and love each day.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Article 16: Of Sin After Baptism
Not every deadly sin willingly committed after Baptism is sin against the Holy Ghost, and unpardonable. Wherefore the grant of repentance is not to be denied to such as fall into sin after Baptism. After we have received the Holy Ghost, we may depart from grace given, and fall into sin, and by the grace of God we may arise again, and amend our lives. And therefore they are to be condemned, which say, they can no more sin as long as they live here, or deny the place of forgiveness to such as truly repent.
I am very glad this Article exists! It is an important reminder of the reality of the human existence: that we all make mistakes, and all fall into error. Baptism does not suddenly make us incapable of sinning; that only comes after the general resurrection, when we come into the glory of our Father’s kingdom and reign with Christ in our new bodies. Believe it or not, there were (and still are) some Christians who claim that baptism ought to work this way. I think their argument falls flat when we consider the fact that we are destined for glory. That which is to come is so incredible, awe-some, knee-bending and inspiring that it is ridiculous to point at the baptised Christian and say “look, that is the end result of God’s resurrected and glorified humanity”. To be sinless is to be more than just someone who does the right thing all the time. To be sinless is to be without all the side effects of sin, too, like sickness, tiredness, grumpiness, death, and all those other things that are quite clearly not the original creation God called “good”. This just simply is not the case with baptised Christians, no matter how well-behaved they are! Another reason is the one given in this Article: because they would “deny the place of forgiveness to such as truly repent”. Forgiveness is at the centre of our spiritual life. We need it – we crave it. Human society grows with it, and dies without it. Indeed, no-one can condemn us as strongly as we can condemn ourselves. And so our spiritual forebears put down in black and white in this Article that those who deny forgiveness as to such as truly repent “are to be condemned”. The measure we judge with is the measure we will be judged by (Matthew 7:2). Since we know we need it so bad, it should be easy to follow our Lord’s command: to forgive others, as we have been forgiven. (Matt 6:14-15)
Barnabas Brekkie Message
from the Growth Committee
The Barnabas Brekkie held on Saturday 9 May was a great time for fellowship over a meal of eggs and bacon. But even more importantly, the 30 attendees heard from the National Director of Barnabas Aid in Australia about the significant work it does to support needy Christians in dire circumstances around the world. And our St Peter the Fisherman Church event raised $725 to boost the many practical Barnabas Aid projects that are providing life-changing help in many African countries. The Growth Committee thanks all the parishioners who helped to make the Brekkie so successful and who gave so generously.
Floral Festival Updates
There are many ways you can help make this year a big one!
Please Pot plants for the plant stall, and bring to the
Plant Stall on Wednesday, June 17th.
Do you have any empty egg cartons? Could you please save them, bring them to church, and give them to Liz.
We also have a dedicated Facebook page for all Floral Festival updates!
facebook.com/RedcliffeFloralAndArtFestival Or, search using: #redcliffefloralandartfestival
Young Adult Camp 2026
Young adults from St Andrew’s Anglican Church, South Brisbane and North Pine Anglican Church are warmly inviting all young adults to our upcoming Young Adults Camp, a great opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life, grow together in faith, and build genuine community.
Venue:
Pointro Campsite (Maroon Dam)
532 Burnett Creek Road
Maroon Qld 4310
The camp will run from the afternoon of Friday 3 July through to 11:00am on Monday 6 July, and we’d love for all young adults to be part of it. Please note that main meals will be provided, so just BYO snacks and drinks to keep you going in between. Three nights full stay is $132.50. There are also options for two nights, one night, or day pass. Fr Ted will be attending on the Saturday to preach, celebrate the sacrament and maybe even go on a hike.
Scan the QR Code for booking,
and share with anyone you think
might be interested.
