Sunday, June 21, 2026
Almighty God,
whose apostles Peter and Paul
glorified you in their deaths as in their lives:
grant that your Church,
inspired by their teaching and example,
and knit together in unity by your Spirit,
may ever stand firm upon the one foundation,
your Son Jesus Christ our Lord;
who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. 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 St Peter and St Paul, Apostles and Martyrs
Acts 12:1-11
Psalm 87
2 Timothy 4:6-18
John 21:15-22
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, Uncle Peter, Chris, Bill Tattam, Jeff Byrne, Karne, Greg, Aaron, Joanne, Grace and Faith, Beryl Old, Fr David, Nina, Sophie, Lesley, Helena, 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 Norman Bonner. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Mission and Outreach
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.
Please pray for the next season of mission and outreach. Please pray for the Parish Council and other lay leaders in our church who are discerning where God is leading us to serve our community. Please also pray for the Floral Festival, that God may use it for his glory.
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. This week!
Talent Table: every last Sunday after each service. No Talent Table this month as the Ladies will be selling a few things at the Floral Festival.
Bible Study: Tuesdays at 9am 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
Remember to check the shelf next to the church door for what’s happening this week.
The Week Ahead
Tues, 23 June
8:00 am - Holy Communion
9:30 am - Bible Study
6:00 pm - Evensong
6:30 pm - Parish Council
Wed, 24 June
10:00 am - Holy Communion for the birth of John the Baptist
After Holy Communion - Caring and Sharing
Thu, 25 June
7:00 pm - Evensong
7:30 pm - Bible Study
Fri, 26 June
7:00 pm - Synod Eucharist St John’s Cathedral
Sat, 27 June
8:30 am - 6:00 pm - Synod
Sun, 28 June
7:00 am & 9:00 am - Holy Communion for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Synod all day
Prayer Space with Leisa
As we seek to share God’s love beyond our church walls, let us hold in prayer the residents, families, and staff of Beaumont Aged Care, and give thanks for the ministry of Father Ted among them.
Loving God,
We thank you for the opportunity to share your love with the residents, families, and staff of Beaumont Aged Care.
We give thanks for the ministry of Father Ted and pray for your blessings upon him as he faithfully serves and cares for the residents. Strengthen and encourage him in his work, and may his presence bring comfort, hope, and the assurance of your love.
Bless all who call this community home. Grant comfort to those who are lonely, strength to those who are unwell, and peace to those who carry worries or burdens. Surround families with your love and sustain them in their care and support of loved ones.
We pray for the staff and carers whose compassion, patience and dedication enrich the lives of others each day. Renew them in their work and bless them with wisdom, strength and encouragement.
As we continue our outreach and ministry among them, help us to be bearers of your hope, kindness and grace. May our presence bring friendship, joy and a reminder that each person is deeply loved by you.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
What is A Patronal Festival?
This Sunday we celebrate our patron saint: St Peter, who was a fisherman, first of fish and then of people. But the liturgy also mentions St Paul. This is because the Church celebrates both saints on the same day: June 29. We have moved the date forward to coincide with the Floral Festival and a visit from our bishop - putting together as many reasons to celebrate as possible on the same day! A patronal festival is the day a parish honours their patron saint. The whole idea behind a church being named after a saint and naming that saint as their patron, comes from our understanding of the doctrine of the communion of saints, which we affirm in the Apostles and Nicene Creeds. In Revelation we read St John’s vision of heaven and scattered throughout there are references to the prayers of the saints (the saints being the human inhabitants of heaven) being present before the Lamb. They are praying and their prayers are offered up with incense, golden bowls and supported by the ministry of angels - a beautiful and mysterious image of the communion between God and those of his creatures he holds close in the heavenly places. (Rev 5:8; 6:9-11; 8:3-4) Just as we on earth pray to the Father that his will be done, so too do his saints in heaven. But why do two of the greatest apostles have to share the same feast day? All the others get their own; and while they were on earth, St Peter and St Paul certainly had their share of disagreements (Gal 2:11-14) One suggestion I quite like is if we consider the difference in their approach to evangelism. St Paul was creative, striving to reach people where they were and speaking into their particular context. (1 Cor 9:22) St Peter, meanwhile, confessed Jesus as the Messiah, a statement which our Lord called a “rock” which not even the gates of hell could prevail against. (Matt 16:13-20) And so as we glorify God in his saints, let us consider how we might follow their examples, proclaiming the Gospel in a way that people will understand, while remaining firm on the rock of the teaching of the Lord Jesus.
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.
