This Week at St Peters
Readings for this Sunday
Readings - Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:26-36; Romans 8:14-17;
John 14:8-17(25-29)
Collect for this Sunday
O God, who in smoke and fire upon Mount Sinai gave the law to Moses, and who revealed the new covenant in the fire of the Spirit: grant, we pray, that, kindled by that same Spirit which you poured forth upon your apostles, we may fulfil with joy your commandment of love. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Birthdays this week
Anne Dickson: 8th June ; Kaye Kerr: 10th June ; Delma Mietzel: 11th June
Trish Platt: 13th June
Prayer Requests
Vivienne Bourne, Bob, John, Catherine, Kevin
Continuing Prayer List
Kaye Bush, Phillipa Booth, Elizabeth, Nicholas and Blake Kubler, Elva Woods, Linda Peterson, Rev'd Carolyn Payne
Online Sunday Worship
If you would like to watch a full Eucharist, visit YouTube and search for St Johns Cathedral Brisbane
Notices for this week
Health and Safety Notice- If you feel you may be contagious with cold and flu symptoms, please refrain from attending church activities. All parishioners and encouraged to maintain good hygiene practices and respect others personal space
ALERT! : Car Park Safety! As a community we need to be mindful of the increase in the number electric and hybrid vehicles, leading to an increased risk of accidents occurring due to the lack of engine noise. When cars are backing out drivers should be mindful to check for cross traffic behind you, meaning pedestrians as well as other vehicles. It has been brought to our attention that EV and Hybrid vehicles are silent and due diligence should be observed by both drivers and pedestrians to avoid any unforeseen accidents
Singing Group- Next meeting for the signing group will be the 9th of June, 3:30pm to 4:30pm. We hope to see you there!
AMUA-June Gathering is Monday, 23rd June at 10am. Eucharist in St. Peter's at 10am, followed by Morning Tea in Cooinda and a mystery program filled with love and laughter. Please bring a small plate of food to share and ask a friend to join you. Everyone is very welcome!
Quick Message from Di Thatcher - Due to our Patronal Luncheon coming up on Sunday the 6th of July, there will also be a Church Stall run after the combined service. It will be situated at the front of the church so people can browse while having morning tea, after the service. and before proceeding to Cooinda for lunch.
Volunteers would be helpful with set-up, arranging goodies, selling items, and raffle tickets on the day.
We do need keen bakers and craft makers to assist in donating and would be grateful for any types of cakes, biscuits, slices or confectionery, Jams, Chutneys, Pickles and preserves. As always, a list of ingredients will be required for each baked and cooked item. Craft items could include sewn, knitted, crocheted, cross-stitched items, cards, decorations, artwork, woodwork, etc.
We are also looking for volunteers, especially from the 7:30am Service, to join our Social and Fundraising Group to help organise upcoming activities on our Social and Fundraising Calendar, thus ensuring smooth running of each event. Any spare time you may have would be appreciated. Please contact Di Thatcher 0409 846 471 or di@thatcher.com.au for further information.
Message from Frankie: Ken's Surgery
Ken's Right Shoulder surgery has been successful, and he is recovering well. Thank you for all your prayers and support, all very much appreciated.
We are still helping 'the poorest of the poor gain dignity through self-sufficiency'. We support 30 destitute widows and 60 orphans. They live in the rural areas with no running water or electricity. We sponsor a young man doing a degree in Metallurgy at Zimbabwe University, and a student at a private secondary school.
If you feel the Lord calling you to help either by prayer and/or funding, please contact me. Phone 0448 107 401, email - timdufton@gmail.com
Jesus said "...I appointed you that you may bear fruit." John 15:16
Thank you - Tim Dufton
Sunday Roster - There are vacancies in the following duties that are always in need of being filled. Sunday Services, both 7.30am and 9.30am. AV Operators, Welcomers, Sidepersons and Intercessors are needed. Interested persons are asked to contact Margaret Peterson on 07 5497 6978
Name Badges - If you would like a new name badge, there is a list in the narthex. Please print your name clearly on the list. The cost is $12 per badge, which can be paid when received via the envelope you receive your badge in. Badges will be ordered at the beginning of the month when needed
Donations - There is a box of envelopes in the narthex (with a pen) for use by anyone wishing to give money in the giving box for specific reasons e.g. Retiring Collections, payment for attending functions, purchase of items such as calendars, etc. Please, please, write on the envelope what the money is for, your name and the amount. This will greatly assist the counters to distribute the funds to the correct account.
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: The Rev’d Gary Tognola - 07 3408 3191
PARISH OFFICE: 07 3408 3191
PARISH EMAIL: bribieisland@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
(Monday-Thursday – 9 am to 12 pm)
WEBSITE: www.stpetersbribie.org.au
ONLINE GIVING BY DIRECT DEPOSIT
Account Name - Bribie Island Parish
General Expense Account: BSB # 704-901 Account # 00000040
(everyday expenses including Minister’s Stipend)
Building Fund Account: BSB # 704-901 Account # 00012557
(Maintenance for all Church Buildings)
Youth Fund Account: BSB # 704-901 Account # 00015173
(Support youth ministry, including RI)
Notices for weekly newsletter - Items that need to be added to "This week at St Peter's" need to be emailed to the office by noon each Wednesday. If you are having difficulty with reading the weekly emails: Please check our website at: https://www.stpetersbribie.org.au/
Each week the "What's on at St Peters" as well as the monthly Beacon is published to the website for all to catch up on. You will also be able to check up on any upcoming events as well
Churchwardens' Contacts -
Margaret Peterson - 0754976978 : Email-jeff.marg.peterson@bigpond.com.au
Lorelle Green - 0408301973 : Email - lorelle@greenjnl.com.au
