This Sunday we welcome Fr. James Oulds as our celebrant for the final time. We are very grateful to Fr. James as well as Fr. Doug Frith, Bp. Bill Ray, Bp. Bruce Clark and Rev’d Marilyn Cullen for looking after us over the past couple of months.
Last Sunday (26th November) a BCA box containing quite a bit of money was collected by Denise Fender. Unfortunately there was no name on the box and Denise would like to thank the owner. If you had left a BCA box in the narthex recently could you please let the office know so we can pass it on to Denise.
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.
Scams – A reminder to be wary of scams which have been happening again. No one connected with leadership in the parish will ever contact you and ask you to share your financial details or ask you to buy something on our behalf like a gift card.
One Service Sunday 3 December – Please note that there will be only one service this Sunday 3rd December at 10.00am. Parish Christmas Lunch to follow.
Commissioning – Rev’d Gary Tognola will be commissioned at St. Peter’s by Bp. Bill Ray on Saturday 9th December at 5.00pm as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Bribie Island. Names on list in the Narthex.
Catering for Commissioning – If you would like to assist towards catering expenses, you are very welcome to give a cash donation in an envelope marked “Commissioning Donation” and place in the giving box in the Narthex.
Volunteers for Christmas Services – We are looking for volunteers to do welcoming, readings, LA and AV for the Christmas services. If you are able to help, could you please put your name on the list in the narthex.
Empty Christmas Tree – We are collecting gifts for the Empty Christmas Tree. The idea is to purchase a gift to be given to a child in foster care in our area. Anglicare for Children & Families Caboolture has asked if we could again concentrate on gifts for children aged from 8 years up to 17 years. Gifts may be wrapped with the appropriate age on a tag. Please, no pre-loved toys as this may be the only gift the child receives. A box will be left in the Narthex for the collection. Final day for collection will be Wednesday 13th December. Anglicare for Children & Families Caboolture are very grateful for our ongoing support.
Cleaning Roster - We are in need of new volunteers to join our cleaning teams. The Cooinda teams need one or two more on the list and there is a new group – the light cleaners who will provide a touch up on alternate weeks. Please contact Frankie Park this week if you are able to help with this. frankie1950@iinet.net.au or 0407544259
Carols in the Park – Tomorrow, Saturday 2nd December in Brennan Park from 4pm to 7.30pm. Enjoy food vendors, petting zoo, face painting and from 6.30pm a Carol Concert by local churches concluding with fireworks.
Christmas Cards – AMUA have Christmas cards available to purchase from a box in the Narthex. Cost is $5.00 for packet of 10 or 50 cents each. A money tin is provided in the box. Brenda Allardyce.
Christmas Bowl Appeal – The Christmas Bowl is an ecumenical appeal which provides practical support to communities experiencing dreadful hardship and suffering. Giving envelopes are available in front of the collection box in the narthex or you can give online to actforpeace.org.au/christmasbowl.
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
Parish Contacts – If you need any assistance with matters relating to St Peter’s please contact the Churchwardens whose contact details are on the front of the Beacon and at the end of these notices. Until the commissioning of Rev’d Gary Tognola on the 9th December, the Parish phone will be diverted through to Debbie, our Volunteer Parish Administrator.
Installation of New Archbishop - Archbishop-elect Jeremy Greaves will be installed as Archbishop of Brisbane at St John’s Cathedral on Saturday 16th December 2023 at 10.30am.
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 – (Advent 1) Isaiah 64.1-9; Psalm 80.1-7, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 1.1-9; Mark 13.24-37.
Collect for this Sunday – Eternal God, through long generations you prepared a way for the coming of your Son, and by your Spirit you still bring light to illumine our paths: renew us in faith and hope that we may welcome Christ to rule our thoughts and claim our love; to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
Birthdays this Week – Gillian Parry (3rd).
Prayer Requests – Vivienne Bourne, Linda Peterson.
Continuing Prayer List – Elva Woods, Kaye Bush, Phillipa Booth, Anne Dowd, Krista-Liisa Pulkkinen, Elizabeth, Nicholas & Blake Kubler.
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