24th October
PARISH BULLETIN
24th October 2021 Ministry Preparation Sunday
Sentence for the Day
How shall I repay the Lord for all his benefits to me?
I will take up the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord.
Psalm 116: 11-12
Collect for St Luke’s Day
Lord of all mercy and goodness,
give us grateful hearts and minds
for the many incomparable gifts
you bestow upon us each day.
We pray for wisdom in the stewarding
of all that we receive, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Readings: Joshua 24.14-15; Psalm 15; 1 peter 4.8-11; Matthew 26.3-13
Fr Harry writes:
For reasons beyond my control or intent, in the lead up to Ministry Sunday on the 14th November, our ever thrifty and indefatigable Treasurer and Canungra District Warden, John King, will present a power point presentation outlining the Parish Finances and the challenge for the immediate and long term future of the Parish.
Parishioners will receive a letter from our scholarly Stewardship Chairman, Keith Slater, next week inviting your attendance on the 14th November to offer your support for Ministry. Thank you to Keith and members of the Stewardship Committee for their efforts in preparing for Ministry Sunday.
We have much to thank God for in our Parish life as we continue to pray for a new Incumbent. The Locum period provides us with time for reflection and planning for the future.
I commend to you this request remembering the many gifts God bestows on us as God’s people in this place.
With my best wishes, Fr Harry
Hymns
Introit TIS 204 Come let us join our cheerful songs
Gradual: TIS 129 Amazing Grace
Offertory: TIS 52 Let us sing to the God of salvation
Post Communion TIS 168 For the fruits of all creation
Recessional: TIS 717 Give thanks with a grateful Heart
Prayers of the people Prepared by David A
God of love, turn our hearts to your ways, and give us peace.
May we walk in the risen light and show your glory to all the world.
Christ Jesus, before ascending into heaven, you promised to send the Holy Spirit to your apostles and disciples. Grant the same Spirit may be in our lives, in the work of your grace and love. With you and, with courage, may we overcome the obstacles that interfere with our salvation; Teach us to be your faithful disciple and animate us in every way.
May we walk in the risen light and show your glory to all the world.
Trusting in you Christ Jesus we join one another as a community, a community of faith on a journey. A journey to grow ever deeper in our faith. Along the way, remind us of your love, of your sacrifice for us, of your ever-mindful presence.
Let us never lose hope along our journey.
May we walk in the risen light and show your glory to all the world.
We hold before you those who are homeless and cold. Draw near and comfort them in spirit and bless those who work to provide them with shelter, food, and friendship. Please accept the prayers of your people in the multitude of your mercies and look with compassion upon all who turn to you for help.
May we walk in the risen light and show your glory to all the world.
In your hands, Christ Jesus, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters who have left this mortal world. In this life, you embraced them with your tender love, deliver them now from every evil and bid them eternal rest.
Welcome them into paradise where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain but fullness of peace and joy with you and the Holy Spirit forever.
May we walk in the risen light and show your glory to all the world.
Almighty God, you have promised to hear our prayers, Grant that what we have asked in faith we may by your grace receive, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Year’s Mind Anniversaries this month
Phil Oldenburg, Dawn Page
Labyrinth Message
This week's labyrinth message for you to "walk with" is : Have you ever given or received a very expensive gift ...and it really "missed the mark"? How did you feel ?
This week's Gospel highlights an amazing [ and confronting ] gift from a woman to Jesus …it was "right on the mark" for Him .. but others didn't see it that way….
The Gospel highlights Jesus' gracious acceptance of that gifting.. representing His total affirmation of the giver. It also acknowledged her deep spiritual insights as to His upcoming sacrifice - often opaque to even His disciples.
During this week, I wonder if we can set aside making a cynical response to an act of love we witness … or, perhaps, even allow ourselves to "go the extra mile" in extravagant agape love for someone God calls us to encourage or assist ?
All Saints and All Souls Day
On Sunday, 31st October, we will be keeping All Saints’ day (1st November) and All Souls’ Day (2nd November). During the service there will be the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed when the names of our departed loved ones are read out and prayed for and a candle lit in their memory.
If you would like someone’s name read out please PRINT their names clearly on the list at the church entrance at St George’s and St Luke’s or email them to the office tamborinemountain@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Fundraiser All support greatly appreciated.
Market Stalls at St George’s Saturday 6th November, 8.00 to 12.00
This is a major fundraising event for the parish, replacing the Spring Fair (which is unsustainable at present). The small fundraising committee are putting in a big effort to make this a successful event and will accept all offers of help and goods for the stalls. Please save the date and offer your time, talents, treats and treasure where best you can. See Delma for more information.
October Retiring Collection:
Canungra Turns Pink raising funds for research into all cancers and to support local families undergoing treatment for cancer.
Upcoming Events
24th October Sunday Ministry Preparation Sunday
31st October Sunday All Saints Day Celebration
6th November Saturday Market Stalls @ St George’s
14th November Sunday Ministry Sunday
Donated Market Stall Goods
Baked goods, lemon curd, jams and chutney, trash and treasure, plants preloved, good condition books, clothing and household goods (apart from electrical appliances which we are unable to test & tag) are requested. Please label all baked and bottled goods (with ingredients) and potted plants. Please check if your items will be suitable by contacting Delma or the parish office to be advised when and where to leave goods.
War Widows Day
The Premier has announced that War Widows Day will be celebrated annually in Queensland on the 19th of October from next year – a first for Australia.
Queensland will be the first to do this, to honour the widows and widowers of members of the Australian Defence Force.
New Parish Website tamborinemtandcanungraanglican.com
We have a new website for you to view. It is still a work in progress and your feedback is welcome. Please direct any suggestions to Sonya or Gisela. While the address is very lengthy if you save it as a favourite you shouldn’t have to retype it.
PARISH DIRECTORY
Locum Priest Fr Harry Reuss 04 28187625 hngreuss@bigpond.net.au
People’s Warden Delma McCrae
07 5545 1856 delma.mccrea@live com
People’s Warden Peta Tierney
04 1325 8332 peta.tierney@hotmail.com
Priest’s Warden Roy van Litsenborgh
07 5545 3032
Priests with Permission to Officiate:
The Rev’d John Corner, The Ven Allan Paulsen
Parish Office
Phone: 5545 2919 Tuesday and Thursday
Email: tamborinemountain@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Parish Bank Details: BSB 704-901 Account No. 00000450
Emergency Relief Bank Details: BSB 704-901 Account No. 00015232
Parish Nominators
Anne King 5543 4249 gullygumfarm7@bigpond.com
Peta Tierney 0413 258 332 peta.tierney@hotmail.com
John Noble 5545 4022 noblejw@bigpond.net.au
Readings for Next Week 31st October 2021 All Saints Day
Isaiah 25.6-9; Psalm 24; Revelation 21.1-6a; John 11.32-44