4 May Bulletin
The Anglican Parish of Tamborine Mountain
4 May 2025
Third Sunday of Easter
St. George’s, Tamborine Mountain
2 Dapsang Drive, Tamborine Mountain
Saturday 4:00pm Eucharist &
Sunday: 10:00am Eucharist
St. Luke’s, Canungra
15-21 Kidston Street, Canungra
Sunday: 8:00am Eucharist
We are a Christian faith community living in the way of Christ accepting and welcoming all in loving service, growing Christ’s future on Earth.
Sentence for the Day
To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honour and glory and might for ever and ever.
Revelation 5:13
Collect
Almighty God,
through your only Son you overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life:
grant that we who celebrate our Lord’s resurrection, may, through the renewing power of your Spirit, rise from the death of sin to the life of righteousness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Hope 25 prayer
God of Hope
you call on us to be your
witnesses in this uncertain world:
by your Spirit awaken in us a true vision of your kingdom a greater certainty of our salvation, and a deeper dedication to your service:
that through our words and actions the same Spirit may bring many who are lost to be found and for them to celebrate the hope that we can
only have in Jesus Christ,
in whose name we pray.
Amen.
Readings: Acts 9:1-6; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:6-14; John 21:1-19
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Wanggeriburra people of the Yugambeh language region, the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which we gather, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people worshipping with us today
Intercessions: Prepared by Jan Armstrong
Creator God, we praise you for a world that is wonderfully made. We thank you for life giving rain that waters our land, for warming sun and fertile soil. Help us to care for all of your creation, for the plants, animals and people as we live our daily lives.
Loving Heavenly Father, may your name be praised in all the Earth.
Holy God, as Christians around Australia and the world gather today to sing your praises and be renewed in their faith may we support and care for one another. We pray for the world wide Anglican Communion especially in areas of conflict and war. May those who are living through dark times feel your comforting presence. We pray for Archbishop Jeremy, Regional Bishop John and for Reverend Helen and her family.
Loving Heavenly Father, may your name be praised in all the Earth.
Caring God, as we live our daily lives, by our actions, may we so witness to your presence in our lives, that we may shine brightly for you. We pray that for those who we live and work with each day, we may be like the bright light that stopped Saul in his tracks, as we reflect your love for all people. Help us to care for the physical and spiritual needs of our community. Bless all those who work as members of our local community both paid and voluntarily.
Loving Heavenly Father, may your name be praised in all the Earth.
Loving God, we pray for all who are sick or whose personal needs are on our minds at this time, that your healing hand may be upon them.
We thank you for all health professionals.
Loving Heavenly Father, may your name be praised in all the Earth.
Loving God, we thank you for all those who have lived their lives reflecting your love and who are now dwelling with you for eternity.
We especially remember those whose Year’s mind occurs at this time.
Loving Heavenly Father, may your name be praised in all the Earth.
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:
Mary Newton, Kathleen Weildon, Jacqui Davis
Hymns (Numbers refer to Together In Song)
Introit………………333 All glory, praise, and honour
Gradual……….......655 O let the Son of God enfold you
Offertory……..........670 Jesus put this song into our hearts
Missional…..……...228 Crown him with many crowns
Pew Reflection
Our readings today are jammed packed with mysticism. They express to us that we encounter the Living God through revelation and transformation, angelic praise, and ethics and spirituality. We are all mystics, if we open ourselves to the Holy, and claim our unique avenue to the Divine. Paul’s encounter with the bright light of Christ changed the course of history, giving birth to a global faith. His encounter is both transformational and mystical. The author of Revelation is also transformed by a mystical encounter with the divine. He is ushered into God’s presence, experiencing angelic praises and hearing the cries of creation. In our Gospel, the disciples are again greeted by the risen Jesus. He makes a meal for them. Followers of Jesus are called to reach out to the world, sharing good news for body, mind and spirit, they are asked to be heavenly minded and earthly good.
NOTICES:
Thank-You ! - Cuppa in the Communitea
Thank-you to all of those who helped on Thursday with Cuppa in the Communitea in Canungra. We had perfect weather and it was a great morning being out and serving in the community.
Thank-You! - Election Day Street Stall
Thank-you to all of those who helped or visited the Election Day Street Stall outside My Country Escape on Saturday. It was a great success!
Mother’s Day Cake Stall
Saturday May 10 there will be a Cake Stall fundraiser at St George’s. Your donations would be gratefully received
Mother’s Day
You are invited to bring a photo of your mother and place it around the altar on Sunday 11 May.
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday June 22
Bishop John will be joining us in worship at St Luke’s and St George’s!
Hope Explored
This three-part series, produced by Christianity Explored Ministries, will be presented at St Luke’s on the next three Wednesdays,7th (at 10.30), 14th and 21st (at 11.00) May. All are welcome.
https://www.christianityexplored.org/courses/hope-explored
Treasurer’s Report March 2025
Parish Financial Summary
Total income
March $13,719 - Includes offerings $6,242
YTD $31,191- Includes offering $18,990
Budget YTD $32,923- Includes offering $19,500
Total expenditure
March $16,275
YTD $44,289
Budget YTD $49,666
March Retiring Collection - RI books for Canungra School donation $178
May Retiring Collection: Mercy Ships
Every day, children and adults in some of the poorest communities die from causes that can easily be treated in hospitals in nations like Australia. Mercy Ships are able to deploy their state-of-the-art hospital ships to treat people. They also train and upskill local healthcare workers.
Emergency Relief @ St George’s
Bank Details for EFT BSB 704-901 Acc. No 00015232
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sat 3 May Election Day Street Stall in Canungra
Sat 10 May Mother’s Day Stall 8am at St George’s
Tue 13 May Coffee in Canungra 11am at Café Metz
Sun 18 May Parish Council Meeting 11:15am at St George’s
Sun 22 Jun Episcopal visit from Bishop John
WEEKLY EVENTS
Footsteps Sun 10:00am@ St George’s
Wally Wombat Club Sun 10:00am @ St George’s
Roslyn Lodge Mon 10:30am
Little Lukies Mon 3:00pm @ St Luke’s
Meditation Tue 9:30am @ St George’s
Bible Study Wed 11:00am@ St Luke’s
Friday Bible Study Fri 10:00am Weekly during Lent (Mt Tamborine)
SLAngers Tue 4:00pm Fortnightly 1st & 3rd
PARISH DIRECTORY
Priest-in-Charge: Rev’d Helen Paget
M: 0492 488 330 E: helen.paget@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Churchwarden: Peta Tierney M: 0413 258 332 E: peta.tierney@hotmail.com
Priests with Permission to Officiate: The Rev’d John Corner
Email: tamborinemountain@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Website: https://tamborinemountain.anglicanchurchsq.org.au/ OR https://canungra.anglicanchurchsq.org.au/
Parish Bank Details: BSB 704-901 Account No. 00000450
Readings for Next Week:
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Sunday May 11, 2025 (White)
Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30