Sunday, October 11, 2026
Collect of the week
Almighty God,
in your wisdom you have so ordered our earthly life
that we must walk by faith and not by sight:
give us such trust in your fatherly care
that in the face of all perplexities
we may give proof of our faith
by the courage of our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Church of
St Peter the Fisherman
Anglican Parish of Bramble Bay
A: 13 Lucinda St, Clontarf
W: bramblebay.anglicanchurchsq.org.au
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 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Exodus 32:1-14
Psalm 106:1-6, 20-24
Philippians 4
Matthew 22:1-14
Printed copies of every sermon are on the back table
Sermons from every service are available under “Homilies”
Giving
Offering - 704 901 - 0000 0780
Building Fund - 704 901 - 0001 4767
For online giving, go to the parish website and select “Donate”
For other giving, cards and recipe books are on sale at the back of the church.
Ministry During the Week
Mother’s Union: Every third Wednesday 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.
Bible Study: Tuesdays at 9:30am and Thursdays at 7pm. All welcome; all materials supplied.
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
Services: Part of the priestly calling is that clergy “shall unite themselves with the unceasing prayer of the Church on earth and in heaven, being carried by this rhythm of prayer in peace and joy.” Various services throughout the week are offered to this end, and all are warmly encouraged to attend.
Safeguarding: We are committed to the safeguarding and care of everyone within our community. You can contact the Office of Safe Ministry for the Anglican Church Southern Queensland by calling 1800 242 544 or emailing safeministry@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Mission and Outreach
Woody Point Special School has been discerned as a focus for our new season of mission and outreach. The yellow lid bins at the back of the church are waiting for your extra groceries to donate to their pantry. Meals which are labelled with date and ingredients, packaged and frozen can be put in the church freezer for collection. For more information, contact Elizabeth on 0404 080 861, or Leisa.
BCA Boxes are due: please leave them on the back table, or hand to Elizabeth.
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.
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, Jeff Byrne, Karne, Greg, Aaron, Joanne, Grace and Faith, Fr David, Nina, Sophie, Lesley, Helena, Claire, Wayne, Janice, Carol, Shakiraia, Kristy, Martina, John, Fran, and Beryl Old. Please contact Fr Ted to be on this list.
We also give thanks for those whose year’s mind occurs at this time, and among them Pat Brown. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
The Week Ahead
Tue, 13 Oct
8:00 am - Holy Communion
9:30 am - Bible Study
Wed, 14 Oct
10:00 am - Holy Communion
Thu 15 Oct
9:30 am - Friendship and Craft Group
6:00 pm - Solemn Evensong for St Teresa of Avila
7:00 pm - Bible Study
Fri, 16 Oct
10:30 am - Holy Communion at Beaumont
Sat, 17 Oct
12:00 Noon - Holy Communion for St Ignatius of Antioch
Sun, 18 Oct
7:00 & 9:00 am - Holy Communion for the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
A Plug For Bible Study
Have you considered coming along to one of the Bible Study groups in your church? All the materials are supplied – a copy of the study, a Bible to read from, and a comfy seat. Why not come along this week?
All Saints/All Souls
We will be making a special observance of All Saints/All Souls at the 8am service on Sunday, November 1. Indeed, this is not only for inviting a friend, but for all of us. We have all been touched by the tragedy of the death of a loved one. On this Sunday there will be a particular emphasis on the communion of saints, a belief we confess in our Creeds. At the Holy Eucharist there is a sense of the mystery that we share a meal not only with God, and with the saints beside us in the pews, but also with the saints in heaven who have gone before us. There will be the opportunity to renew our trust in God, and that he is holding our loved ones in his loving arms. Perhaps you know of someone who might need a sacred moment to hold them in their grief – consider offering them a personal invitation to this service.
Fisher Bags
Our Fisher Bags — Bags of Love are a simple way for our parish to extend Christ’s love beyond our church doors. They are designed to welcome those who are new among us, offer care and encouragement to those who may need a little support, and strengthen our mission of reaching out and connecting with our wider community.
If you know someone who might appreciate receiving a Fisher Bag — perhaps a neighbour, friend, someone who is unwell, lonely or simply in need of a little encouragement — there is an Expression of Interest form at the back of the church. Please add your name and the number of bags you would like to distribute.
Morning Tea Update
Our parish initiative of Spirited Generosity is already bearing fruit – fruit cake, that is. You may have noticed over the past several weeks that our faithful workers behind the counter brewing your cuppa have been reinforced by some faithful bakers to make Morning Tea even better.
The Ladies Guild is famed throughout the wider parish for their sumptuous catering – and now they are putting the call out to the troops to join in the fun.
There is no reason why we cannot have the best Morning Tea in the diocese – all it takes is your humble self, bringing a special treat to church once every so often to share after the service.
Christmas boxes
These are now available at the back of the church. Brochures giving you details of the process are there also. Take some for yourself and friends. It would be lovely to see the front of the altar covered in packed Christmas boxes. They must be returned by 11 October.
Pre Melbourne Cup Party
The popular annual function is on again, and bookings are now open. Same price $20, at the church on Saturday 31 October. Book a table for 8 or as many tickets as you like. Please see Gail, Dale or Liz for bookings. No need to pay on booking. Brochures are available on cupboards at back of church. Please take them for your friends.
Parish Council Update on the Veranda Blinds
The Parish council has spent some time seeking a firm to replace the veranda blinds at a reasonable price. Ready-made blinds were not a suitable size. We have finally settled on a very reputable firm at Clontarf who make blinds. The blinds will be a see-through mesh with a handle for easy winding up and down. Plastic PVC blinds were $1000 more expensive. The Quote is for $3000 (made and installed) which includes a discount from the firm. Parish Council is pleased to announce that the money has now been raised to complete this project. Bless you for your generosity.
Parish Council Financial Update
At the September Parish Council meeting, the Parish financial reports were considered.
For the year to date (January to August) the Parish has incurred a deficit (expenditure exceeding income) of over $44,000. Repairs on the Rectory of about $19,000 (paid during the current year) have been largely financed from funds accumulated in the Building Fund during the previous year. Building Fund Receipts during 2026 total $5,600.
The Building Fund has a balance of about $2,300 at end July. This is after Rectory Repairs in 2025 and 2026 and payments for tree removal at the Church.
On the other hand, the General Account for the Parish is operating at a significant overdraft. As the Rectory repairs have been completed and the Rectory is now rented, it is hoped that the situation will improve. A concern is that Offerings (Open Plate, Envelopes, Direct Deposit and Parish Direct) to date (this financial year) at $50,417 is $6,383 below Budget (of $56,800).
- From the Parish Council
Prayer Space with Leisa
Yesterday, as we gathered for our Blessing of the Pets, we celebrated the joy of God’s creation and remembered St Francis of Assisi, whose life was marked by simplicity, peace and a deep love for all God had made.
Many of us know the beautiful prayer traditionally associated with St Francis.
Although written many centuries after his lifetime, its words reflect the spirit of his life and faith.
We may also recognise its message from the much-loved hymn Make Me a Channel of Your Peace.
The Prayer of St Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
Beyond The Pew
Faith. Life. Questions. Conversation.
Beyond The Pew is the beginning of a new parish ministry seeking your prayers and engagement. Beyond the Pew is a relaxed space for conversation about faith and life. Each gathering begins with one question. There are no prepared answers and no pressure to speak — just an opportunity to listen, share, pray and discover something from one another.
You may like to try this out with your church friends. Just ask the question, and see where the conversation goes!
Last week’s question: If Jesus joined you for coffee, what would you ask him?
This week’s question: Think about your best friends over time. What contributes to deep and lasting connections between people?
