This Week at St Peters
Readings for this Sunday: 21st of December
Readings - Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1.1-7;
Matthew 1.18-25
Collect for this Sunday
Gracious God, you chose the virgin Mary, by your grace, to be the mother of our Lord and Saviour: so fill us with your grace, that with her we may rejoice in your salvation, and in all things embrace your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Birthdays this week
John Oxenford: 21st ; Rod Cullen: 30th
Prayer Requests
Vivienne, Bob, Blake, David, Evelyn, Raelee, John, Nicole, Scott, Elsa, Vicki, Anne P, Ailsa and Jim, Adrian, Bretton
Continuing Prayer List
Kaye, Phillipa, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Linda, Rev'd Carolyn, Aileen and Ralph, Roz, Bronwyn, Chris, Zen
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
An Update from the Parish Office:
Please be advised that, as of this coming Monday, the 22nd, the office will be closed for the Christmas break. We will officially be back on deck as of January 26, 2026. As always, we are contactable on the Office number, 07 3408 3191 should you have any urgent requirements (This call will divert to Rev'd Gary's Mobile when not answered). Please leave a message at any time, if need be, as Rev'd Gary will also be away during this period and will respond to your messages as soon as possible
2025 Empty Christmas Tree - Anglicare:
This year, we have been fortunate to receive help from a number of outside sources contributing to the Anglicare Empty Christmas Tree, and this has proved to be the best year to date. Anglicare picked up a van full of presents for the children. Our final count was 200 presents of all shapes and sizes for all age ranges.
PLEASE NOTE: Next Monday, the 22nd of December, will be the FULL DRESS REHEARSAL
Please remember: 3:00pm for all parties
Please keep in mind amended service times for the
Christmas Period:
24th is a Wednesday this year. Being Christmas Eve, there will be no traditional Wednesday morning service
28th of December (Sunday) will also be 1 Service only. 8:00am
AMUA Next Gathering:
AMUA will meet again in February 2026. If you would like to know any information regarding AMUA please contact the office. Season's Greetings!
Attention Craft Makers!!: If you are interested in providing any ideas for saleable craft to be included in future Church stalls, Please contact Sue on 0416 339 972 if you have any queries or would like to attend”
Our next service at Ningi will be on Sunday, 4th January 2026. Put the word out, all are welcome, and we hope you can bring a friend too!
An Update from Tim: "The widows and orphans have received the bags of seed and fertilizer so generously donated. These were delivered by Fr Thomas and Marggie using the laden down 29 year old Toyota RAV 4. (Donated by Jean some years ago). Fr Thomas writes from Zimbabwe, "How inspiring and encouraging it was to witness the joy for abundance of their hearts. They shed tears of joy as they prayed for the donors. It was so timely, to God be the glory.
We remain very humble to be the vessel that can be used to bring joy where there is sadness and hope where there is despair.
Thank you very much. May God bless you and all the donors for such a noble cause."
Without this donation, the widows and orphans would have starved next year; they live in the bush, and there is NO social welfare or Government help for anyone in Zimbabwe. I thank you deeply for your kindness. These widows and orphans are all Christians so they are singing their praises to God and praying for the donors!
Tim Dufton
Ph 0448 107 401 Email timdufton@gmail.cm
BIVCHAI - Bribie Island Community Transport is now trialling - ON ISLAND - transport for customers to attend doctors' and medical appointments. If this is supported in the community, it will become long-term. If you are not a current customer and if eligible, don't hesitate to get in touch with "My Aged Care" on 1800 200 422 to register with the Commonwealth Home Support Programme Service formally. For further service details, please get in touch with Bribie Home Assist - Transport on 07 3408 0111
A note from Frankie:
Frankie is compiling next year's cleaning rosters for the church, Cooinda and brass cleaning. As we now employ a professional cleaner to do the "heavy cleaning" the jobs we cover on our roster are very light, probably take about 30 mins. It would be lovely if we saw some new faces on these rosters. If you are able to give 30 minutes every six weeks or so, Frankie would be happy to hear from you. frankiepark8@gmail.com
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 you receive your badge using the "return" envelope and placing your payment in the gifting box in the narthex. Badges will be ordered at the beginning of each 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 Anglican 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
Lorelle Green - 0408301973 : Email - lorelle@greenjnl.com.au
