This Week at St Peters
Readings for this Sunday
Readings - 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
Collect for this Sunday
O God, the light of the minds that know you, the life of the souls that love you, the strength of the thoughts that seek you: help us so to know you that we may truly love you, and so to love you that we may fully serve you, whose service is perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Birthdays this week
Dorothy Dashwod: 3rd July ; Denise Fender: 1st July ; Carol Guymer 1st July
Janelle Tognola 6th July
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
Just a reminder to those in our community who have hearing aids with a T switch.
We would like to remind the community who use hearing aids with a T switch that we offer a Hearing Loop for your convenience. Please find the instructions below on how to utilise this feature.
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 of 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 them, 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- Are currently on hiatus but will return on the 14th of July from 3:30pm to 4:30pm as normal. We hope to see you there!
AMUA - Next Gathering will be July - Monday, 28th at 10am.
There will be a morning tea followed by a free information session: Topic will be - Seniors Financial Protection Services
Quick Message from Di Thatcher - Due to our Patronal Luncheon coming up on Sunday the 6th of July, there will be a Church Stall after the combined service with goods for sale, during morning tea at the front of the church.
Seeking volunteers for set-up, arranging goodies, selling items, and raffle tickets on the day. We need assistance from keen bakers and craft makers to assist in donating cakes, biscuits, slices, 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.
A list has been put into the Narthex to record your generous donations.
A Message from Rev'd Marilyn: As you will be aware. The parish hosted a Cursillo Ultreya last Saturday, June 21st. The word Ultreya means an encouragement to keep moving forward in faith. Thank you to all who contributed to making the day a wonderful gathering. A true gift of hospitality to many who had travelled from parishes near and far throughout our Diocese.
Next Ultreya will be held in October at Freshwater Parish, Deception Bay.
The upcoming Cursillo 83 combined men's and women's weekend this year, is being held at Luther Heights Coolum beach, Friday August 22nd to Sunday 24th. If you would like to know more details or would like to attend, please contact
rodcullen45@gmail.com
macullen59@gmail.com
For any information
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
"It is very cold in winter in the highlands of Zimbabwe, where the 30 destitute women caring for orphans live. They have no heating and sleep on the ground. We want to send them 30 very large blankets so they can snuggle up together. The blankets cost $45 each. If you can help, please contact me on phone 0448 107 401 or email timdufton@gmail.com.
Thank you - keep warm!
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
