This Week at St Peters
Readings for this Sunday: 25th of January
Isaiah 9:1-4 ; Psalm 27:1-10 ; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 ; Matthew 4.12-25
Collect for this Sunday
Loving God, the light of the minds that know you, the life of the souls that love you, and the strength of the hearts that serve you: help us so to know you that we may truly love you, and so to love you that we may faithfully serve you, whose service is perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Birthdays this week
Sue Morbach: 26th ; Norma Roobottom: 28th ; Brenda Holford 29th ; Raelee Benn: 30th ; Jim Frost: 30th ;
Prayer Requests
Vivienne, Bob, Blake, David, Evelyn, Raelee, John, Nicole, Elsa, Vicki,
Anne P, Ailsa, Jim, Adrian, Bretton, David
Continuing Prayer List
Kaye, Phillipa, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Linda, Rev'd Carolyn, Aileen and Ralph, Roz
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.
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
Please be aware :
Due to the AGM Meeting
There will be ONE SERVICE – 22nd February 2026 - 8:30 am followed by morning tea at the church entry. Please bring a plate to share. AGM begins at 10 am promptly. All are welcome!.
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, 1st February 2026. Put the word out, all are welcome, and we hope you can bring a friend too!
Commencing Tuesday, 27th of January 2026
Please note those who intend to be nominated for a new position on the Parish Council. The following advice was given in the October Diocesan Monthly Memorandum:
'Safe Ministry Checks must be completed prior to appointment to a role. The previous guideline said completion was within 21 days. This practice is inconsistent with using the SM Check as a suitability tool. In accordance with the Safe Ministry to Children Canon, Safe Ministry Checks must be completed prior to appointment.'
This therefore means that all prospective members must complete these requirements for acceptance to the council before the AGM Meeting on 22nd of February 2026 at 10 AM.
Please be aware :
ONE SERVICE – 22nd February 2026 - 8:30 am followed by morning tea at the church entry. Please bring a plate to share. AGM begins at 10 am promptly. All are welcome!.
An Update from Tim: We continue "Helping the Poorest of the Poor gain dignity through Self-Sufficiency."
It's school time again.
1) Tafadzwa. The young man we are funding through University hopes to finish his Master of Metallurgy degree this year (2026), providing we have the funds. This will set him up to be self-sufficient and able to look after his parents. He is doing extremely well and is highly regarded by his lecturers. Tuition fees are AUS $864 and Accommodation is AUS $1544.
2) Blessing. High School student. This boy is doing brilliantly! He has won 2 prizes - one for Mathematics, Computer Information, Communications and Technology. The other prize for Best Form 2 Student of the Year! Tuition for this term is AUS $650.
3) Kudakwashe. (Blessing’s brother). This boy did so well in his last year that we have agreed to sponsor him through High School, starting this year. Tuition Fees AUS $650, Uniform AUS $463."
Tim Dufton
Ph 0448 107 401 Email timdufton@gmail.cm
A note from Frankie:
World Day of Prayer service for Bribie this year is on Friday 6th March, it will be held at the Uniting Church commencing at 2.00pm.
This function comes around really quickly, and we are looking to raise awareness in our congregation. The country that has prepared this year's service is Nigeria; it is an opportunity to learn about life in the featured country from the perspective of the Christian women of that country and to support them in prayer for their particular needs.
Our church will be hosting the service next year. Next year. This being the 100th anniversary of the formation of World Day of Prayer. It would be great if there were good support from our congregation. This hopefully will encourage more people to attend.
Frankie will be scouting for two readers for this year, which will make three in total. At present, she has no running mate and asks that anyone who would be interested in standing with her to learn the ropes, assist next year, and then take up the mantle as our representative for World Day of Prayer for St. Peter's after 2027.
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
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
