This Week at St Peters
Readings for this Sunday
Micah 5:2-5a; Song of Mary (APBA p31); Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-45 (46-55)
Collect for this Sunday
Gracious God, you have visited your people and redeemed us in your Son: as we prepare to celebrate his birth, make our hearts leap for joy at the sound of your word, and move us by your Spirit to bless your wonderful works. We ask this through him whose coming is certain, whose Day draws near, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Birthdays This Week
Christopher Beanlands : 25th Dec ; Rod Cullen: 30th Dec
Prayer Requests
Gordon Evens, Tony, Bob, Norma Collis, Greg Bean, Rev'd Carolyn Payne, Blake Kubler
Continuing Prayer List
Kaye Bush, Phillipa Booth, Elva Woods, Linda Peterson, Vivienne Bourne, Roger, Trish, Elizabeth, Nicholas Kubler, Kevin Avison
Online Sunday Worship
If you would like to watch a full Eucharist, visit YouTube and search for St John’s Cathedral Brisbane.
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.
Singing Group—Singing Group will return in February 2025
This week at St Peters: Merry Christmas to everyone. Please have a safe and enjoyable break. This will be the LAST "This week at St Peters" for 2024. However, we will be back in January 2025 on the 22nd with the next addition
Parish Office will be closed for Christmas / New Year :
Monday 23rd Dec and returning on Monday January 20th 2025
Rev'd Gary will be on leave during this period and will be contactable for emergencies or matter of urgency. If your call is not answered, please leave a message and he will return your call as soon as possible.
Sundays services during this time will be as follows :
Sunday 29th Dec - One service 8am
Sunday 5th Jan - One service 8am
Sunday 12th Jan - One service 8am
Wednesday Services :
Wednesday 1st Jan - No Service due to public holiday
Wednesday 8th and 15th - Service at 10am as normal
So, what is Blue Christmas?
Blue Christmas Service is offered primarily for those hurting during the holidays. Some people come because they are mourning the death of a loved one. Some are far from home. Some suffer from illness, addiction, or estrangement. Some are lonely, struggling financially, or in conflict with another. Some are hurting because of the great pain, need, and violence in our nation and world.
The reasons for coming are many. We gather in the midst of suffering to remember God is good. God is strong. God is near.
We are not alone and have every reason to hold on to hope.
The service comprises repetitive chants, words of scripture, and reflective silence in an atmosphere of defused lighting to provide a comforting environment. Attendees are encouraged to participate as little or as much as they feel comfortable. Some may just like to sit and allow the experience to wash over them. Come as you are. You will be in a safe place to be vulnerable.
All are welcome.
Our latest upcoming movie night event:
Start the New Year off enjoying an evening at the movies to see "Maria", the story of Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, living the last days of her life in 1970's Paris, as she confronts her identity and life. The movie stars Angelina Jolie.
This fundraising event will be held on Thursday 30th January at Bribie Cinemas. Matinee session will be 7pm with seating from 6.30pm.
Any questions please reach out to Di Thatcher. Tickets will be available for sale from Sunday 29th December.
BIVCHAI- Bribie Island community transport is now trialing ON ISLAND transport for customers to get to doctors/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 1800 200 622 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
Hope25 is an opportunity for us to share the hope that we have in Jesus. It is an intentional season of sharing hope in Jesus for every parish and community in the Anglican Church of Australia. The dates will be Easter Day (April 20) to Pentecost Sunday (June 8) 2025.
Each parish is invited to prayerfully commit to doing (at least) one new activity to share the hope that we have in Jesus during this season. Every parish is encouraged to form a parish Hope25 team who will receive step by step encouragement via the monthly Hope25 email list.
For more information, see the Hope25 website, where you can sign up for the email list: https://www.hope25.com.au/
Cleaning Rosters for next year - From Frankie
We seriously need a few more cleaners to add to our teams. Particular needs are a person to join Barbara Hyam in cleaning Cooinda. One or two more people to join the "spot cleaning team" for the church. One more brass cleaner would also be appreciated.
I would be delighted to hear from anyone who feels they may serve our community and The Lord in this way. They may contact me on 0407544259. Frankie Park
Sunday Roster – There are vacancies in the following duties that are in URGENT need for Sunday Services, both 7.30 am and 9.30 am. AV Operators, Welcomers, Sidepersons and Intercessors are needed. Interested persons are asked to contact Margaret Peterson on 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. Badges will be ordered at the beginning of the month.
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.
Notices for weekly newsletter: Items that need to be added to "This week at St Peters" 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
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
