10th April Bulletin

14 Apr

Written By Sonya Gubbins

The Anglican Parish of Tamborine Mountain

PARISH BULLETIN

10th April 2022

Palm Sunday

Sentence

At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2.10–11

Collect Palm Sunday

Everlasting God,

in your tender love for the human race

you sent your Son to take our nature,

and to suffer death upon the cross:

in your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will

and in the glorious victory of his resurrection;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer for Tom to be Commissioned 21st April @ 7pm

God our Shepherd,

we thank you for calling The Rev’d Dr Tom Hunton

to serve in the Parish of Tamborine Mountain as Priest-in-Charge.

Uphold Tom and his family as they prepare to re-locate;

and prepare us to receive and welcome them.

Equip and strengthen Tom for his ministry and leadership in the years ahead.

Enable him to be among us as one who

Preaches the Gospel with conviction,

Administers the Sacraments with reverence

and cares for your people with love,

that together we might `go for growth’

and bring forth the fruit of your Spirit in all we do;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

Liturgy: via PowerPoint + APBA Colour – red

Readings: Isaiah 50.4-9a Ps 31.9-18; Philippians 2.5-11; Luke 22.14—23.56

Fr Peter writes: Passion (Palm) Sunday

In early times there were two liturgical celebrations on this Day: the Eucharist of the Day which commemorated the Passion of our Lord and, later in the day, a procession of all the people carrying palms in procession to the Great Church in Jerusalem for Vespers. As the years passed, these two different commemorations merged into one, and in some places the re-enactment of the 'Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem' took over in importance. Some communities have made this the main theme of the Day's liturgy and omitted the Passion reading altogether. It should be remembered, however, that it is not the entry into Jerusalem, but rather the Passion Reading that sets the major theme for the whole week (as is recognised in the Book of Common Prayer).

I invite you to enter into the liturgy and commit to walk the way of the cross, so that sharing his sufferings, we may be united with Jesus in his risen life.

Yours in the household of God,

Peter+

Fr Peter will be in the parish Thursday, Friday and Sunday this week

Hymns

Introit TIS 348 Ride on, ride on in majesty

Gradual: TIS 350 There is a green hill

Offertory: TIS 636 God has spoken to his people

Communion: TIS 497 Let all mortal flesh be silent

Missional: TIS 357 When his time was over

Grocery List and Meals for Rev. Tom and his Family

We would like to provide some basic groceries for Rev. Tom and his family so that they won’t have to rush out the first morning after they arrive.

There is a list of groceries and meals we could supply at the back of the church. Please add you name to the list if you would like help.

Farewell Morning Tea

Wednesday 20th April 10.00am THE MANOR . This gathering celebrates and gives thanks for Father Peter, his time and input as our last Locum Priest before the coming of Tom and family . Need attendance numbers. (prepaid). advise Delma 55451856.

Labyrinth Message

This week's labyrinth message for you to "walk with" is : How do you react when you observe injury, need, injustice or oppression occurring right before you? Do you tend to "speak/ stand up", quietly support, stay silent, don't draw attention to yourself, move away … or do something else?

In this week's Gospel, we see graphically demonstrated how the disciples reacted to Jesus' trial and crucifixion - some hid, some despaired and some stood up.I wonder what we would have done in their place? How human/ understandable it is to prioritise self preservation and thus adopt a "small target strategy" in these circumstances…. particularly if you have others who rely upon you for daily support… yet sometimes just one person looking at things though "Heavens eyes" and making a stand can have a great impact. I wonder what choice[s] you will make this week?

Prayers of the people Prepared by John N

This is the day that the Lord has made ...Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Let us first thank God for the wonders of the world in which we live and give thanks for all forms of life which share God’s creation with us. May we remember that we are but guardians of this world for all those who will come after us and we should use its resources carefully and preserve all the beauties that we see around us.