Upcoming Events
Northern Region Lay Retreat 2025
“God’s Gift, The Cup of Love”
To be held at: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre
267 Wellington St, Ormiston Qld 4160
Further details & booking information please contact Nerida Murray on
Mobile 0411 052 292 or neridamurray@me.com
Organised by the Northern Region Lay Retreat Team consisting of parishioners from the Aspley/Albany Creek and Stafford Anglican Parishes
Facilitators: Donald Pincott and Kerry Holland
Combined All Saints Service
All Saint’s Day
Remembering those who have gone before us
Prayer for All Saints' Day
Here’s a traditional prayer you might use on All Saints' Day:
Prayer to All Saints
Almighty ever-living God,
by whose gift we venerate in one celebration
the merits of all the Saints,
bestow on us, we pray,
through the prayers of so many intercessors,
an abundance of the reconciliation with You
for which we earnestly long.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
Personal Prayer You Can Use:
Dear God,
Thank You for the lives of the saints — those known to the world and those known only to You.
May their examples inspire me to live a life of faith, love, and holiness.
Help me walk in their footsteps and grow closer to You each day.
Through their intercession, may I find strength in times of struggle and hope in times of sorrow.
Amen.
Patronal Festival
44th Anniversary of the Consecration of The Church of the Resurrection
“To glimpse the future, view the past …”
YOUNG ADULTS SUMMER RETREAT
Discovering strength in what sets us apart
In a world that often highlights our differences, what if we came together to celebrate them?
Unity in Diversity is more than just a lunch - it’s a space for open minds, real conversations, and meaningful connection. Hosted by Reverend Lorraine at her home in Arana Hills, this event invites young adults aged 18-30 to enjoy a relaxed, welcoming afternoon by the pool, surrounded by people who value authenticity, inclusion, and purpose.
🎯 Theme: Discovering strength in what sets us apart. Whether you’re looking to build community, explore new ideas, or simply connect with others in a real and refreshing way - this is your space.
All are welcome.
RSVP : Rev’d Lorraine for venue details & to join the conversation via our Instagram Chat
Newcomers "Welcome morning tea"
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Newcomers Morning Tea - a special opportunity to welcome new faces, foster connection, and get to know our church family.
This event isn’t just for those who are new to our parish, but for everyone who values community and hospitality. We warmly encourage you to invite a friend, neighbour, or relative – and a very big invite to those with young children who may feel uncomfortable bringing their children. You are definitely welcome here. Many of us have expressed how lovely it would be to see more young families within our congregation, and this is a wonderful chance to extend a personal invitation and help them feel at home.
Children are most welcome, and we’ll have a relaxed and friendly environment for all ages to enjoy.
Join us for a lovely morning of tea, treats, and conversation. Together, we can continue building a church community that is vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming to all generations. In a world that has never been more connected online, so many people are still feeling deeply disconnected in real life. Loneliness, especially among young families, new parents, and those going through life transitions, is more common than we realise. But as a church family, we can be part of the solution.
Parish Dinner
We welcome Reverend Lorraine and her family together with our Parish and Community Groups to a Pot Luck Dinner.
Saturday 21 June at 6.00pm in the Hall
Let's have coffee
A chance to meet with others over a coffee and pancakes occurs on the First Tuesday of every month at the Crepe Café, Aspley. The next gathering is on Tuesday 3 June at 10.00am. Bp Jonathan will be there, and you are warmly invited to come along and enjoy a morning tea/coffee and a pancake if you like, and others’ company.
Reconciliation Week Service
This Tuesday 27 May the annual diocesan National Reconciliation Week service will be held at St John’s Church, Wardell St, Enoggera at 7.00pm. The guest speaker is Isaiah Banu, a Torres Strait Islander lawyer. This is an important way in which Anglicans can show their support for the work of reconciliation. National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 may to 3 June.
Easter Services
Easter Services
Easter Saturday, 19 April - 5:00pm-6.00pm Holy Communion with lighting of the Easter candle.
Easter Sunday, 20 April - 8:30am -9.30am Family Worship with Holy Communion followed by morning tea and Easter egg hunt.
"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." (Mattew 28:6)
Good Friday Worship
9:00am Worship
Good Friday is a Christian holy day that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It takes place on the Friday before Easter Sunday. Join us for readings and prayers around the cross.
Maundy Thursday
The Maundy Thursday eucharist includes foot washing and is followed by a silent vigil until midnight. People are invited to stay and keep vigil, if they are able.
At the Last Supper, Jesus commanded that people should love one another, he then washed the feet of his disciples as an act of kindness.
Palm Sunday
8:30am Family Worship with Holy Communion
What is Palm Sunday and why do we celebrate it?
Palm Sunday recalls an event in the Christian Scripture (The New Testament) of Jesus entering into Jerusalem and being greeted by the people waving palm branches. For Christians, it is a reminder of the welcoming of Jesus into our hearts and of our willingness to follow him.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday 5 March 2025
Eucharist with Ashing 9.00am and 6.00pm
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption.
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Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday 4 March 2025
Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship, feasting, and fluffy pancakes! (including gluten free)
We offer:
🥞 Two Pancake Stations:
✨ Savoury – Enjoy a hearty dinner with delicious toppings for eg chicken, corn & mushroom mornay, sausages, baked beans and hash browns.
🍓 Sweet – Indulge in dessert with berry compote, ice cream, and more!
We invite you to attend, donate, or both! You can support this special event by joining us and bringing along your family and friends, donating ingredients (the list will be in the Narthex) or making a financial contribution to help us prepare a wonderful meal for all and support our church.
Let’s come together in community, enjoy great food, and celebrate the tradition of Shrove Tuesday!
📍 Church Hall
🕕 Tuesday 4th March 6pm
📝 RSVP by 2nd March (sign-up sheet in Narthex)
📢 Any questions? contact Melissa Callaghan at 0470 617 737
Let's Have Coffee
A core of people including our locum, Bp Jonathan, meets for coffee at the Crepe Café on the first Tuesday of every month. If you have the time, please feel free to come and enjoy a chat and good company.
Date: Tuesday 4 March 2025
Time: 10am – come whenever you can and stay for as little or as long as you would like.
Where: The Crepe Café in The Aspley Homemaker Centre
No Transport? Let the office know and we will try to arrange a lift for you.
The Crepe Café in The Aspley Homemaker Centre
AGM
The AGM is of great spiritual and material importance to the Parish. It is the annual business meeting, when the parish chooses its leadership for the coming year, reviews the past year, and turns its sights to the future. The Parish Annual Meeting is scheduled for next Sunday 23 February at 10:00 am in the church.
AGM 2025
Christmas Eve - Carols and Service
24 December 2024
Christmas Carols at 7:30pm
Christmas Eve Service at 8pm
Christmas Eve - Children's Service
Our Children’s Service also called Christingle is a joyful celebration that brings families and communities together to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope.
Northern Region Lay Retreat
Peace that the world cannot give
Kath writes about the focus of the retreat.
Our world is crying out for peace. We see distress in many lives, in nations, in the planet itself. Yet human hearts, even when broken and despairing, have the capacity for love that heals and peace that is beyond understanding.
During this retreat we will explore our own capacity for peace and peacemaking through stillness, reflections, and the beauty of creation.
The disciples asked Jesus: “Where do you dwell” and he replied “Come and see!”.
There will be Christian Meditation daily & Morning and Evening Prayer on Saturday. There will be opportunity for individual spiritual direction if desired. Since Fr Nicholas Whereat has now retired, this year we will be welcoming Fr Ray Clifton as our new retreat priest.
Kathryn Houston - Facilitator
About our Facilitator – Kathryn Houston
Kathryn is a former senior government lawyer. She is a spiritual director, and a board member of the World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM). She coordinates the work of national WCCM coordinators in over 65 countries, including Australia. Kath has been meditating for 15 years and has been a Group Leader and active member of WCCM throughout this time. She is particularly interested in contemplative prayer and the Christian mystics, and has helped to develop a number of resources for contemplative practice and living. She has led many retreats, quiet days, and workshops in Australia and overseas.
In 2011 Kath spent a year in formation as an Oblate as Meditation House in London assisting with outreach programs. She is currently serving in the role of Director of Liaison with National Communities.
Kathryn lives in the bayside suburb of Wynnum, and is a long-time member of St Peter’s Anglican Parish.
All activities offered are optional.
Parish Dinner
Cost for meal $15 pp
Drinks available for a donation.
RSVP by Thursday 10 October via the sign on sheet in the Narthex or by emailing Jolanda at
office@aspley-albanycreek.org.au
Vegetarian and gluten free dietary requirements will be catered for. For all other requirements, please email the office.
For more information speak to Melissa Callaghan or Debbie Kemish or email Jolanda at
ANGLICAN FRENDZ
Anglican Frendz is a group of friends who meet regularly …….
3rd Tuesday of the month
Contact Val B 5491…..
