Here are the 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 are encouraged to maintain good hygiene practices and respect others personal space.
Lenten Studies – There will be two sessions available each week for Lenten Studies, either Tuesday at 10.00am beginning on the 6th February or Friday 9th February at 2.00pm. Both sessions will study the booklet “God’s Own Country” by ABM Education Missioner, Stephen Daughtry. Cost is $12 with proceeds going to ABM to support their projects. Please put name on the list in the narthex.
Old Palm Crosses – If anyone has old palm crosses to donate for Ash Wednesday, Rev Gary would greatly appreciate it. Please leave with the sidesperson by Sunday 11th February.
Parish AGM - The Parish Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 25th February. Nominations are called for the positions of Churchwarden, Parish Nominator, Synod Representative and Parish Councillor and these nominations need to be submitted in the box in the narthex by Sunday 18th February. Anyone over the age of 75 who wishes to nominate for the position of Churchwarden, Parish Nominator and Synod Representative should submit their nomination by email to Rev Gary (gary.tognola@anglicanchurchsq.org.au) prior to the next Parish Council meeting on Wednesday 17 January for endorsement by Parish Council. Nomination forms are attached.
AGM Reports – Any groups wishing to submit reports for the AGM Booklet are welcome to do so. These reports must be sent to the office (bribieisland@anglicanchurchsq.org.au) no later than Wednesday 7th February.
WHS – Anyone who has a passion for Workplace Health and Safety or experience in this field and is interested in being involved with the church’s compliancy, please speak to Rev. Gary.
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. Cost is $10 per badge which can be paid when received. Badges will be ordered at the beginning of the month.
Containers for Change - Glass wine and spirit bottles (150ml up to 3L) are now eligible for 10 cent refund in Queensland. The Queensland Government has given wine and spirit manufacturers until January 2027 to display the 10-cent refund marking on their labels. During this grace period eligible glass wine and spirit bottles can be returned for a refund without the 10-cent mark. Please bring in your empty wine and spirit bottles as well as your usual donations.
AYCF – Young Adult Retreat 16 - 18 February 2024 at Glendalough Outdoor Education Centre at Peregian Beach. Open to young adults aged 18 – 30 years as well as those who have recently graduated high school in 2023. For more details contact AYCF www.aycf.org.au
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 a function, 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.
Here are the Readings and Prayer Points for this week.
Readings for this Sunday – (Epiphany 2) 1 Samuel 3.1-10; Psalm 139.1-5, 12-18; 1 Corinthians 6.12-20; John 1.43-51.
Collect for this Sunday – Eternal God, whose Son, Jesus Christ, is now exalted as Lord of all, and pours out his gifts upon the Church: grant it that unity which only your Spirit can give, keep us in the bond of peace, and bring all creation to worship before your throne; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Birthdays this Week – Lynne Hooper (15th), Lorraine James (15th), Rhonda MacKenzie-Mowle (17th), Norma Collis (18th), Pam Cumming (18th), Jacqueline Nilsson (20th).
Prayer Requests – Vivienne Bourne, Linda Peterson.
Continuing Prayer List – Elva Woods, Kaye Bush, Phillipa Booth, Elizabeth, Nicholas & Blake Kubler.
Those Who Grieve – We pray for the family and friends of Dr. Cris Henderson.
Online Sunday Worship – If you would like to watch a full Eucharist, visit YouTube and search for St John’s Cathedral Brisbane.
Churchwardens’ Contacts -
Greg Rollason – 0431 598 560 Email – greg.rollo@bigpond.com
Margaret Peterson – 5497 6978 Email – jeff.marg.peterson@bigpond.com
Di Thatcher – 0409 846 471 Email – di@thatcher.com.au