Prayers for the People within our Parish Family 

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

COLLECT: Loving and righteous God, your boundless generosity exceeds all that we can desire or deserve, and you give to the last worker all you promised to the first: liberate us from all jealousy and greed, that we may be free to love and serve others, and in your service may find our true reward; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE AND ISSUES WITHIN OUR PARISH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

For all we know and love, in times of sickness or surgery and for all who care for them, particularly:

Andrew Williams, Geoff, Andrew Pratt, David, James, Jim Macintyre, David Nickson, Shelly Higlett For all who are struggling with big issues in their lives. For young people who are looking for hope and direction for their lives. For those in Columbia, Nepal, and Tibet.

For Archbishop Jeremy and all who are trying in God’s power to lead God’s Anglican Church where God would have us go. That we as God’s church in Moggill, in the power of God’s Holy Spirit, may know and follow God’s plans for us.

Prayers for the People within our Parish Family. Please pray for (Brett, Briony , Riley & Issy Collins).

Health - Any who feel unwell or have Covid, or cold/flu-like symptoms should not attend gathered worship. The Chief medical Officer has warned that the flu season will peak later this year compared to last year. Remember when it comes to viruses, ‘Caring is not-sharing.’ with new strains of Covid and the Influenza, RSV and Whooping Cough circulating. If you are otherwise well but are worried about current health warnings please feel free to wear a mask in Church if you wish.  

Parish Prayer

God, we pray that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened, so that we may know the hope to which you have called us, the riches of the glorious way of life you have for your people, and the immeasurable greatness of your power in us who trust you.   Amen.

Based on Ephesians 1:18-19

Pray Daily – September 2026

Ongoing

·         Parishes seeking new incumbents: Banyo, Beaudesert, Beenleigh, Booval, Chelmer-Graceville, Dalby, Hendra-Clayfield, Jimboomba, Kingaroy, Noosa, North Pine, Nundah, Palmwoods, Rochedale, Roma, Toowong, St James’ Toowoomba

·         Schools seeking chaplains: St Luke’s Anglican School, The Glennie School

Sunday 27 September

·         The Church of Bangladesh

·         The Diocese of Willochra: †Jeremy James; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Gayndah:

·         AnglicareSQ Out of Home Care, Central Region – Fraser & Gympie Residential

Monday 28 September

·         The Diocese of Central Buganda – The Church of the Province of Uganda

·         The Parish of Gold Coast North: Stephan Prabu, Gary Smith, Don Campbell, Lynette Dunn, †Len Eacott, Roseanne Stower, Bill Doak, Medha Masoji

·         AnglicareSQ Out of Home Care, Central Region – Sunshine Coast Residential

Tuesday 29 September – Michael and All Angels

·         The Diocese of West Buganda – The Church of the Province of Uganda

·         The Parish of Gold Coast South: Arthur Savage, Greg McGrory

·         AnglicareSQ Out of Home Care, Central Region – Gympie Foster & Kinship Care

Wednesday 30 September – Jerome, priest and biblical scholar (d. 420)

·         The Diocese of Buhiga – The Anglican Church of Burundi

·         The Parish of Goodna: Bronwyn Pagram Anglicare SQ & Indooroopilly Parish: Thread Together

·         AnglicareSQ Out of Home Care, Central Region – Sunshine Coast Foster & Kinship Care

Pray Daily – November 2026

Ongoing

·         Parishes seeking new incumbents: Banyo, Beaudesert, Beenleigh, Booval, Chelmer-Graceville, Dalby, Drayton, Hendra-Clayfield, Jimboomba, Kingaroy, Noosa, North Pine, Nundah, Palmwoods, Rochedale, Roma, Toowong, St James’ Toowoomba

·         Schools seeking chaplains: St Luke’s Anglican School, The Glennie School

Sunday 1 November – All Saints Day

·         Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America

·         The ongoing work of peace-making in Sudan & South Sudan

·         The Anglican Church of Australia: The Primate - †Mark Short; The General Secretary – Juliet Wenden; The General Synod and the Standing Committee

·         The Parish of Millmerran:

·         Anglicare Southern Qld (ASQ): Sue Cooke & staff

·         Anglican Schools Office, Church House: A/g Executive Director – Geoff Newton, Executive Director & staff

Monday 2 November

·         The Diocese of Carlisle – The Church of England

·         The Diocese of Adelaide: †Bradly Billings; Assistant Bishops - †Sophie Relf-Christopher, †Timothy Harris & †Chris McLeod, Clergy & People

·         The Parish of Moggill-Mt Crosby: Angela McNeill

·         Anglicare Australia: Kasy Chambers & staff

·         Anglican Church Grammar School, East Brisbane: Headmaster - Alan Campbell; Chaplain – Sharon Mitchell; Lay Chaplain - Stephanie Cotroneo; Chair of School Council – Constantine Castrisos, members of School Council; staff & students

Tuesday 3 November – Richard Hooker, priest and teacher (d. 1600)

·         The Diocese of East Carolina – The Episcopal Church

·         The Diocese of Armidale: †Rod Chiswell; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Morningside: Martyn Hope, Warwick Humphries

·         All Queensland Hospital and Health Service chaplaincy volunteers

·         Cannon Hill Anglican College, Cannon Hill: Principal - Gary O’Brien; Chaplain - Br Nathan James; Chair of College Council – Bruce Moy; members of College Council; staff & students

Wednesday 4 November

·         The Diocese of North Carolina – The Episcopal Church

·         The Diocese of Ballarat: Vacant; Assistant Bishop - †Scott Lowrey; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Mt Gravatt: Donna Petersen, Cheryl Selvage, Trevor Butler

·         Princess Alexandra Hospital and Mater Hospital chaplaincy: Cheryl Selvage, David Hale & volunteers

·         Canterbury College, Waterford: Principal - Daniel Walker; Chaplain – Dan Talbot; Chair of College Council – Toni Bache; members of College Council; staff & students

Thursday 5 November

·         The Diocese of South Carolina – The Episcopal Church

·         The Diocese of Bathurst: Vacant; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Mudgeeraba: Andrew Schmidt, David Heussler, Geoffrey Bransgrove, Desmond Pritchard

·         Gold Coast Hospital chaplaincy: Michelle Philp & volunteers

·         Coomera Anglican College, Coomera: Principal – Patrick Innes-Hill; Lay Chaplaincy Team: Dom Fay and Rachael Stelzer; Chair of School Council – Michael Temperton; members of College Council; staff & students

Friday 6 November

·         The Diocese of Upper South Carolina – The Episcopal Church

·         The Diocese of Bendigo: †Matt Brain; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Mundubbera-Eidsvold-Monto:

·         Toowoomba Hospital chaplaincy: Peter Mayan & volunteers

·         Fraser Coast Anglican College, Hervey Bay: Principal - Joe Wright; Chaplain - Jeff Jarvis; Chair of College Council - Kirsti Kee; members of College Council; staff & students

Saturday 7 November

·         The Diocese of Western North Carolina – The Episcopal Church

·         The Diocese of Brisbane: †Jeremy Greaves; Assistant Bishops - †Cameron Venables, †John Roundhill, †Sarah Plowman; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Nambour: Lydia Fairhall, John Graham-Freeman

·         Clergy with an Archbishop’s Certificate

·         Hillbrook Anglican School, Enoggera: Principal – Mark Zietsch; Chaplain - David Adams; Chair of School Council – David Marsland; members of School Council; staff & students

Sunday 8 November

·         Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo

·         The Diocese of Bunbury: Vacant; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Nanango: Robert Chippendale

·         Anglican Board of Mission – Australia Ltd

·         Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Buderim: Principal – Michelle Carroll; Chaplain - Kathrin Koning; Chair of College Council - Peta Grenfell; members of College Council; staff & students

Monday 9 November

·         The Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory – The Church of Ireland

·         The Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn: †Mark Short; Assistant Bishop - †Vanessa Bennett; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Nerang: Andrew Schmidt, Joy White, Ross Burnett

·         Church Missionary Society

·         St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School, Corinda: Principal - Toni Riordan; Chaplain - Gillian Moses; Chair of School Council - Stephen Green; School Council members; staff & students

Tuesday 10 November – Leo of Rome, bishop and teacher (d. 461)

·         The Diocese of Chandigarh – The Church of North India (United)

·         Ministry to the Defence Force: †Grant Dibden; Chaplains & Members of the Defence Force

·         The Parish of New Farm: Olaf Anderson, Ian Mundy

·         Anglican Aid Abroad

·         St Andrew’s Anglican College, Peregian Springs: Principal – Karen Gorrie; Chaplain - Gary McClellan; Chair of College Council - Rosalyn Cheales; members of College Council; staff & students

Wednesday 11 November – Martin, bishop of Tours (d.c. 387)

·         The Diocese of Chelmsford – The Church of England

·         The Diocese of Gippsland: †Richard Treloar; Clergy and People

·         The Parish Noosa: Brad Henley - Locum, Dave Smith

·         Sudanese & South Sudanese Congregations in Anglican Church Southern QLD (ACSQ): Bishop Daniel Abot

·         Angligreen

·         St Hilda’s School, Southport: Principal – Virginia Warner; Lay Chaplain – Naomi Armstrong & Paul Alcorn; Chair of School Council – Wendy Henning; members of School Council; staff & students

Thursday 12 November – Charles Simeon, priest and evangelist (d. 1836)

·         The Diocese of Chester – The Church of England

·         The Diocese of Grafton: †Murray Harvey & †Tiffany Sparks; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of North Pine: Bruce Worthington, Lilian Jardine, Stephen Brown

·         Mission to Seafarers – Steven Briggs & Ian McGilvray – Hon Chaplains

·         St John’s Anglican College, Forest Lake: Principal - Maria McIvor; Chaplain - Juliana Bate; Chair of College Council - Carla Tromans; members of College Council; staff & students

Friday 13 November

·         The Diocese of Chhattisgarh – The Church of North India (United)

·         Ministry with the Aboriginal People of Australia: †Chris McLeod

·         The Parish of Nundah: Nicholas Whereat, Tom Sullivan

·         Anglican Cursillo Movement in Australia

·         St Luke’s Anglican School, Bundaberg: Principal – Matthew Hughes; Chaplain – Vacant; Chair of School Council – Darren Hart; members of School Council; staff & students

Saturday 14 November

·         The Diocese of Chicago – The Episcopal Church

·         Ministry with the Torres Strait Island People of Australia – Rose Elu

·         The Parish of Oakey:

·         Epic Employment Service Incorporated – Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, North Brisbane, Fraser Coast, Capricornia:  Dean Graham – CEO & Br Donald Campbell SSF - Chair

·         St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Ascot: Principal - Roslyn Curtis; Chaplain - Jasmine Dow; Chair of School Council – Lisa Worner; School Council members; staff & students

Sunday 15 November

·         Iglesia Anglicana de Chile

·         The Diocese of Melbourne: †Ric Thorpe; Assistant Bishops - †Paul Barker, †Megan Curlis-Gibson, †Ben Wong & †Nigel Pope; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Palmwoods:

·         Anglican Men’s Society

·         St Paul’s School, Bald Hills: Principal – John O’Sullivan Williams; Chaplain – Nicki Colledge; Chair of School Council – Dan O’Connor; staff & students

Monday 16 November – Margaret of Scotland, queen, helper of the poor (d. 1093)

·         The Diocese of Chichester – The Church of England

·         The Diocese of Newcastle: †Peter Stuart; Assistant Bishops - †Sonia Roulston, †Charlie Murry; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Pittsworth: Tony Swansson

·         Bush Ministry Fund

·         The Glennie School, Toowoomba: Principal – Emma Lowry; Chaplain – vacant; Chair of School Council – †Cameron Venables; members of School Council; staff & students

Tuesday 17 November – Hilda of Whitby, abbess (d. 680) & Hugh, bishop of Lincoln (d. 1200)

·         The Diocese of Chotanagpur – The Church of North India (United)

·         The Diocese of North Queensland: †Keith Joseph; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Quilpie:

·         Domestic Violence Task Force

·         The Southport School, Southport: Headmaster - Andrew Hawkins; Chaplain - John Dougherty; Chair of School Council – Adam Twemlow; members of School Council; staff & students

Wednesday 18 November

·         The Diocese of Christ the King – Igreja Anglicana de Mocambique e Angola

·         The Diocese of North West Australia: †Darrell Parker; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Redcliffe: Danni Clark, Philip Stewart, Chris Whittall

·         CMS

·         The Springfield Anglican College, Springfield: Principal - Steven Morris; Chaplain - Jonathan Kemp; Chair of College Council - Michael Willis; members of College Council; staff & students

Thursday 19 November – Elizabeth of Hungary, princess and philanthropist (d. 1231)

·         The Diocese of Christ the King – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa

·         The Diocese of Perth: †Kay Goldsworthy; Assistant Bishops - †Kate Wilmot, †David Bassett, †Hans Christiansen; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Robina: Stewart Perry, Nathan Hayes, Chris Ivey, Ron Bundy, Elroy Mee, Bowen Miller, Elizabeth Tattam, Aaron Frost, Jacob Ducuc, Toby Thomas, Trista McDonald, Theresa Thomas, Morgan Curlee-Frost

·         The Park – Centre for Mental Health, Wacol

·         Toowoomba Anglican School, Toowoomba: Principal – Nick Johnstone; Chaplaincy team; Chair of School Council - Mac Drysdale; members of School Council; staff & students

Friday 20 November

·         The Diocese of Christchurch – The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia

·         The Diocese of Riverina: Vacant; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Rochedale: Hugh Begbie – locum, Brian Darbyshire, Ian McGrath, Michael Bennett

·         Ecumenical Tertiary Chaplaincy

·         West Moreton Anglican College, Karrabin: Principal – Andrew Peach; Chaplain – Jane Markotsis; Chair of College Council – Bruce Sackson; members of School Council; staff & students

Saturday 21 November

·         The Diocese of Chubu – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai

·         The Diocese of Rockhampton: †Peter Grice; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Roma:

·         Anglicare SQ Abri Residential Aged Care – Gold Coast

·         All Saints Anglican School, Merrimac: Headmaster – Matthew Corbett; Chaplain - Ann McGuinness; Chair of School Council - John Fradgley; members of School Council; staff & students

Sunday 22 November

·         The Church of England

·         The Diocese of Sydney: †Kanishka Raffel; Assistant Bishops - †Peter Hayward, †Christopher Edwards, †Peter Lin, †Michael Stead, †Malcolm Richards, †Gary Siew Leong Koo; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Rosewood: Rex Marre

·         Anglicare SQ Edwin Marsden Tooth Memorial Home – Manly

·         St John’s College UQ: Warden - Rose Alwyn; Chaplain – Samuel Dow; Chair of Council - John Peden; members of College Council; staff & students

Monday 23 November – Clement of Rome, bishop and martyr (d.c. 100)

·         The Diocese of Clogher – The Church of Ireland

·         The Diocese of Tasmania: †Richard Condie; Assistant Bishop - †Chris Jones; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Samford: Robert Paget, Jan Crombie

·         Anglicare SQ Kirami Residential Aged Care – Hervey Bay  

·         St Francis Theological College, Milton: Principal – Ruth Mathieson; Academic Dean – Adam Couchman; staff, sessional lecturers & students

Tuesday 24 November

·         The Diocese on the Coast – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

·         The Diocese of The Murray: Vacant; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Sandgate Northpoint: Ann Shepperson – locum, George Henry, Jonathan Osborne

·         Anglicare SQ Meilene Residential Aged Care – Bundaberg

·         Anglican Schools Australia Management Committee and Member Schools: President - Peter Laurence

Wednesday 25 November – James Noble, pioneer Aboriginal deacon (d. 1941)

·         The Diocese of Cochin – The Church of South India (United)

·         The Diocese of The Northern Territory: †Greg Anderson; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Sherwood-Oxley: Iain Moore, Jackie Hurren

·         Anglicare SQ St John's Home for Aged Men - Toowong

·         All Anglican Schools Business Managers/Bursars and Senior Leaders

Thursday 26 November

·         The Diocese of Coimbatore – The Church of South India (United)

·         The Diocese of Wangaratta: †Clarence Bester; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of South Brisbane: Karl Przywala, John Arnold, Michael Quested

·         Anglicare SQ St Martin's Residential Aged Care - Taigum

Friday 27 November

·         The Diocese of Colombia – The Episcopal Church

·         The Diocese of Willochra: †Jeremy James; Clergy and People

·         The Parish of Southport: Don Parker, John Pinson, Jim Edson

·         Anglicare SQ Symes Thorpe Residential Aged Care – Toowoomba

Saturday 28 November

·         The Diocese of Colombo – The Church of Ceylon (Extra Provincial)

·         The Parish of Springfield: Charlie Lacey, Trevor Adams, Penny Howchin

·         Anglicare SQ Nalingu Respite Centre - Zillmere

Sunday 29 November

·         Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui

·         The Parish of St George with Dirranbandi:

·         Anglicare SQ Killara Place Respite Centre - Cleveland

Monday 30 November – Andrew, Apostle and Martyr

·         The Diocese of Colorado – The Episcopal Church

·         The Parish of St John’s Cathedral: Julia Van Den Bos, Jessica Grant, Gemma Dashwood, Jamee-lee Callard, Ray Clifton, John Morgan, Mary Roberts, Alan Sandaver, Libbie Crossman, Linda McWilliam, Bruce Boase, Nicole Colledge, Ann McGuinness, Paul Mitchell, Stewart Perry, George Markotsis, †Bill Ray, †Doug Stevens, Eleanor Mancini, Ros Clifton, Marian Free, Ross Burnett, Greg Jenks, Gary Harch, Daniel Hobbs, Brian Hughes, Cheryl Selvage, Lauren Martin, Carol Palmer, Tim Booth, Tania Eichler, Pauline Harley, Gillian Moses, Eron Perry, David Ruthven, John Rolley, Bruce Henzell, Ruth Mathieson, Ron Bundy

·         Anglicare SQ & Indooroopilly Parish: Thread Together

·         Anglicare SQ Robina Respite Centre

Prayer Circle 

The Prayer Circle: Participants praying at home and keeping in touch by phone with each other.  Members undertake to pray to the Lord regularly for all those in need or who have requested prayer. If you have suggestions as to how we might involve more parishioners to pray for those in need please contact Reverend Angela McNeill . Those in our parish for whom we are especially praying are listed in this week's Good News Times (GNT). Keep the list handy when you pray this week for your family and friends and those in need in  our community. 

How Should We Pray

Christians often use a simple acrostic as a guide to prayer: A.C.T.S. Each of the letters in this acrostic stands for one of the key elements of prayer:

(A) Adoration

(C) Confession

(T) Thanksgiving

(S) Supplication

But not only does this acrostic remind us of the elements of prayer, it shows us the priority we ought to give to each.

The first element of prayer should be adoration, or praise. The Psalms, which are inspired samples of godly prayer, are heavily weighted on the side of adoration. I’ve noticed over many years that as we grow in the discipline and in the delight of prayer, it seems that we naturally spend more and more of our time on this first element.

Second, prayer should include confession of our sin; as we remember who we are when we come into God’s presence, we see that we have come short of His holiness and have need of His forgiveness.

Third, when we pray, we should always give thanks, remembering the grace and mercy God has shown toward us.

Fourth, prayer rightly includes supplication or petition, bringing our requests for the needs of others and ourselves to God.

Here are some reminders from a pamphlet New Life in Christ:

1. Thank God in all things, no matter how challenging circumstances may seem;

2. During prayer focus on God instead of problems;

3. Be specific, not general, during prayer;

4. Pray in faith, and claim God's promises along the way; and

5. Put full confidence in the faithfulness of God as prayers are offered to Him

Biblical Passages To Rely On

Adoration: Praise God for who He is 

Rev 4:11 11 ‘You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things and by your will they existed and were created.’

Confession: Agreeing with God and receiving forgiveness for sin

1 John 1:7-9 '7but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.'

Thanksgiving: Appreciating God for His work in the world

1 Thessalonians 5:18  '18give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

Supplication: Requesting God's intervention on behalf of others

James 5:16 '16Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.'

Petition: Asking God to attend to specific personal needs

Matthew 6: 25-33 '25 ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink,* or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life?* 28And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, 29yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31Therefore do not worry, saying, “What will we eat?” or “What will we drink?” or “What will we wear?” 32For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But strive first for the kingdom of God* and his* righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.'