The Parish Office will be closed this Friday 26th January 2024 for the Australia Day Public Holiday.
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.
Singing Group – Singing Group will resume this Monday 29th January from 4.00pm to 5.00pm in the church. New members are very welcome.
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.
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.
Easter Cards – AMUA have Easter Cards available for purchase in the card stand in the narthex.
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.
Worship Group Team – If anyone has an interest in joining a Worship Group Team to assist in sourcing items and decorating the church for seasonal events, Rev Gary would like to hear from you.
Pastoral Care Team – For those with a passion for Pastoral Care and would like to join a team, please speak to Rev. Gary.
Sunday Roster – There are vacancies in the following duties for Sunday Services, both 7.30am and 9.30am. AV Operators, Welcomers, Sidespersons 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. 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 4) Deuteronomy 18.15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8.1-13; Mark 1.21-28.
Collect for this Sunday – God of compassion, you have shown us in Christ that your love is never ending: enable us both to love you with all our heart and to love one another as Christ loved us. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Birthdays this Week – Norma Roobottom (28th), Brenda Holford (29th), Raelee Benn (30th), Jim Frost (30th) Nerilyn Aldridge (1st February), John Kerr (2nd).
Special Birthday – Congratulations to Norma Roobottom who celebrates her 90th birthday on Sunday 28th January.
Prayer Requests – John Kerr, Vivienne Bourne, Linda Peterson.
Continuing Prayer List – Elva Woods, Kaye Bush, Phillipa Booth, 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