Sunday, July 26, 2026
O God,
the protector of all that trust in you,
without whom nothing is strong,
nothing is holy:
increase and multiply upon us your mercy,
that, with you as our ruler and guide,
we may so pass through things temporal
that we finally lose not the things eternal.
Grant this, O heavenly Father,
for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. 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 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 29:15-28
Psalm 105:1-11
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:44-58
Giving
Offering - 704 901 - 0000 0780
Building Fund - 704 901 - 0001 4767
Other Stewardship
Cards are on sale at the back of the church.
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, Ann, Barbara, Kevin, Ian, Chris, Bill Tattam, Jeff Byrne, Karne, Greg, Aaron, Joanne, Grace and Faith, Beryl Old, Fr David, Nina, Sophie, Lesley, Helena, Claire, Melissa Cameron, Janice, Carol, Shakiraia and Kristy. 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 Sam Borger, John Barter and Bev Rohwender. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Mission and Outreach
Meals for Woody Point Special School are on 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.
Spirited Generosity is an ongoing initiative in our parish. Please check the back table for information on our next steps. If anything has been raised in your spirit as a result, please continue the conversation with fellow parishioners, parish councillors, wardens, and Fr Ted.
Ministry During the Week
Mother’s Union: 19th August at Sea Salt and Vine, Scarborough, 11:30am
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: after many years of faithful service, the Ladies Guild will be redirecting their efforts. Talent Table is now on indefinite leave. We give thanks to God for all the work the Guild has done in supporting our Parish and pray for his blessing on them.
Bible Study: Tuesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 7pm. All welcome; all materials supplied. New Study begins next week: 1 Samuel.
Beaumont Aged Care: Holy Communion every third Friday at 10:30am.
Recycling has resumed in the 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, 28 July
8:00 am - Holy Communion
9:30 am - Bible Study
Wed, 29 July
10:00 am - Mary and Martha of Bethany Holy Communion
Thu, 30 July
6:30 pm - Evensong
7:00 pm - Bible Study
Fri, 31 July
6:30 pm - Evensong for Joseph of Arimathea
Sat, 1 Aug
12:00 noon - Holy Men and Women of the Old Testament Holy Communion
Sun, 2 Aug
8:00 am - Holy Communion for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Mother’s Union Annual Collection
Sunday, 9 August the Mother’s Union will be collecting funds in support of Anglicare. Recently we have been providing a space for Anglicare’s new Staying On Track initiative. Read on for more information on the work they do:
Staying on Track (SoT) What is Staying on Track?
Staying on Track is a 12-month program designed to help young people aged 10-17 years transition from detention back into the community, aiming to reduce reoffending. It provides tailored, intensive support, including mentoring, education, housing assistance, and therapy, starting in detention and continuing for 6-12 months post release. The rehabilitation model focuses on creating a stable, positive environment, strengthening family connections, and addressing the systemic barriers that are driving offending behaviour to create a pathway to education and employment over the year after release.
Where is the program delivered?
Anglicare Southern Queensland provides the Staying on Track program in the following locations:
. Brisbane North / Redcliffe / Caboolture
. Brisbane South / Redlands
. Ipswich / Western Districts
. Sunshine Coast
. Toowoomba / Roma
Prayer Space with Leisa
Before we pray, I’d like to share that we are beginning an additional outreach ministry in support of the Woody Point Special School.
Through donations and prayer, we hope to encourage the children, their families, the staff, and the school chaplain, sharing Christ’s love in practical and meaningful ways.
If you missed last week’s announcement, there are information flyers and a list of the items needed on the table at the back of the church. We invite you to take one and prayerfully consider how you might support this new ministry.
As we begin this outreach together, let us now place it into God’s loving hands and pray for the entire Woody Point Special School Community.
Loving and gracious God,
We thank you for calling us to be your hands and feet in our community. As we begin this additional outreach with Woody Point Special School, we pray that it may be a ministry of love, compassion, and hope.
We ask your blessing upon the children, their families, the teachers, support staff, school leadership, and chaplain. Surround them with your peace, strengthen them in their daily work and learning, and remind them that they are deeply loved by you.
Bless the gifts that are shared through our parish, and may they be received as a tangible expression of your care and the love of St Peter the Fisherman family. May this outreach build meaningful relationships, encourage hearts, and bring comfort and hope to all it touches.
Guide us as a parish to continue seeking new ways to serve our community with generous hearts. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we may be faithful in prayer, joyful in service, and willing to share Christ’s love wherever you lead us.
May this be the beginning of a ministry that grows in faith, kindness, and compassion, bringing glory to your name and blessing to all those we meet.
In the name of Jesus Christ, who calls us to love and serve one another, we pray.
Amen.