2026-04-03T13:35:06+10:00 http://localhost:4000 Bill Pitcher 2026-03-10T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2026/03/10/EasterServices <p><strong>2nd April - Maundy (Holy) Thursday</strong> <em>The Eucharist of the Lord’s Supper with foot washing and stripping of the altar</em> St Mark’s 7.30 pm Good Shepherd 7.30 pm</p> <p><strong>3rd April - Good Friday</strong> <em>Proclamation of the Cross with the Great Intercessions</em> St Mark’s 7.30 &amp; 9.30 am with Holy Communion Good Shepherd 8.30 am with Holy Communion</p> <p><strong>Online via Youtube.com from 7:30am</strong></p> <p><strong>4th April - Easter Vigil</strong> <em>First Eucharist of Easter (Paschal Ceremonies,</em> <em>Lighting of the New Fire,</em> <em>Renewal of Baptismal Vows).</em> St Mark’s 6.00 pm</p> <p><strong>5th April - Easter Sunday</strong> <em>Sung Eucharist</em> St Mark’s 7.30 am &amp; 9.30 am Good Shepherd 9.30 am</p> <p><strong>Online via Youtube.com from 7:30am</strong></p> 2026-03-07T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2026/03/07/Palm Crosses <p><strong>Palm Crosses—On Saturday, 28th March</strong> we will be making palm crosses in the Rainbow Room at St Mark’s starting at 8.30am. All are welcome, if you need to learn how to make them, now’s the time.</p> <p>Please bring old scissors to cut the palm fronds</p> 2026-01-03T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2026/01/03/SMASS Request <p><strong>SMASS needs your help</strong> with donations of food. If you are able to donate to SMASS, there is a basket at the front of the church’.</p> <p>This week we need donations of Spreads, Vegemite, Jam, Peanut Paste.</p> <p>Maybe a few small jars, rather than large ones, so more to give out.</p> 2025-12-13T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/12/13/Good Shepherd Christmas Lunch <p>This Sunday 14th December . Details from Liz</p> 2025-12-06T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/12/06/Stewardship Notes <p>There were 61 pledge cards received. $3,080/week was pledged.19 pledgers changed their commitment, either up or down. I think that means that we take our giving seriously. People give in proportion to their means and to commitment to God’s work in the Church. Thank you!</p> 2025-11-29T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/11/29/Advent study <p>The Advent study <em>Caravan—(Incarnational Stories Set</em> in an Australian Landscape) $20</p> <p><em>Sign-up on the list at the back of the Church</em></p> 2025-11-15T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/11/15/Looking Forward <p>23 November Christ the King Sunday</p> <p>30 November Advent Season starts</p> <p>(Christmas is coming…)</p> 2025-10-25T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/10/25/All Souls Day <h3 id="all-souls-day">All Souls Day</h3> <p><strong>Next week</strong> (2 November) we will include All Souls prayers in our weekend services. If you would like someone remembered, add their name to the list at the back of the Church and light a candle with us next weekend.</p> 2025-10-11T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/10/11/Stewardship Theme <h2 id="disciples-of-jesus-in-community-on-mission">Disciples of Jesus, in Community, On Mission</h2> <p>Stewardship Theme 2025 Pledge Day 9 November</p> 2025-10-11T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/10/11/Queensland Community Alliance <h2 id="convention-2025">Convention 2025</h2> <p>October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm <strong>St John’s Cathedral</strong></p> 2025-09-27T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/09/27/Mission Boxes <p><strong>BCA and BMF Boxes</strong></p> <p>Apologies from the Treasurer for the late return of the BCA and BMF boxes. Some parishioners have told me that they are taking much longer to fill the box because they are not receiving many coins. You can now hand them in at any time as the Parish will now be counting the boxes when they come in and will be sending the money to BCA and BMF in June and December. Some people have asked if they can donate online. Please see the treasurer for the banking details. Last year the Parish forwarded $308 to BCA and $338 to BMF ( + another $180 to be sent).</p> <p>Thanks to all who support these ministries.</p> <p><strong>Good Friday Collection</strong></p> <p>Each year the Parish sends the collections on Good Friday to a special ABM project in the Holy Land. This year the Good Friday Gift will support upgrading equipment and teacher training at the Holy Land Institute for the Deaf in Jordan. If you have giving envelopes, there is a special envelope in your pack. If you want to give online, please go to www.abmission.org/GoodFriday2026 Some leaflets with more information are at the back of the church in both centres.</p> <p>Robyn Wallace (Treasurer)</p> 2025-08-30T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/08/30/Season of Creation <h3 id="season-of-creation-2025-peace-with-creation">Season of Creation 2025 “Peace with Creation</h3> <p>September 7– October 5</p> <p>Peace is more than just the absence of conflict. Peace is the restoring f right relationships. We will pray for a restored relationship between humanity and creation as we celebrate our restored relationship with God</p> <p><strong>St Francis and St Clare (and pet blessing) on 5 October</strong> Please bring them along, appropriately restrained. We look forward to meeting your furry friends.</p> 2025-08-16T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/08/16/Planning at Good Shepherd <h3 id="planning-at-good-shepherd">Planning at Good Shepherd</h3> <p>Tim Booth from the Diocese will join the good sheep after Church on Sunday 24 August to talk about next steps for the congregation. All good sheep welcome.</p> 2025-08-16T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/08/16/AnglicareChaplaincy <h3 id="retiring-collection-for-the-anglican-project-for-homeless-youth">Retiring Collection for the Anglican Project for Homeless Youth</h3> <p>This year rather than have the retiring collection for Anglicare Chaplaincy, it has been decided by the Diocesan Council of MU to raise funds for the Anglicare Project for Homeless Youth. It will be donated for the building program in Beenleigh. Please give generously.</p> 2025-08-02T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/08/02/Youth Group <h3 id="youth-group">Youth Group</h3> <p>This Sunday 3rd August at St Mark’s 6pm—8pm</p> <p>Expressions of interest for Mt Tamborine Trip Sunday 10th August</p> 2025-07-26T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/07/26/HiroshimaNagasaki-Never-Again <h3 id="hiroshima--nagasaki-never-again">Hiroshima &amp; Nagasaki Never Again</h3> <p>Interfaith prayer vigil, Francis Rush Centre (St Stephen’s catholic cathedral) 6:30pm Thurs 7 August details on the flier at back of church.</p> 2025-07-19T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/07/19/Next years Calendar <h3 id="order-next-years-calendar-now">Order next years Calendar now</h3> <p>If you would like to order a Church Calendar for next year, there is a list at the back of the church. The cost of the calendars are $17.00 each.</p> 2025-07-06T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/07/06/After This Service <h3 id="after-this-service">After This Service</h3> <p>Please stay and join with us for a cuppa and fellowship. If you are new to our parish ensure you let one of our Greetings Team know.</p> 2025-06-22T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/06/22/Mens BBQ Breakfast <h3 id="mens-bbq-breakfast">Mens BBQ Breakfast</h3> <p>7th February 7.30am Mens BBQ Breakfast at St Mark’s</p> <p>St Mark’s, Winnetts Rd, Daisy Hill</p> <p>RSVP BY 27/1025 to Geoff.</p> 2025-06-15T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/06/15/Youth Planning <h3 id="youth-planning">Youth Planning</h3> <p>If you have children in years 6 —11, please join us for a conversation. We will share ideas and plan how the parish can help them to grow in their faith.</p> <p><strong>Sunday 22 June at Good Shepherd 11am —12 noon</strong></p> <p><strong>Sunday 22 June at St Mark’s 11am —12 noon</strong></p> <p>Any questions or to RSVP 0409 669 904</p> 2025-05-20T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/05/20/Craft Stall (St Mark's) <p>The Craft ladies will have a table of their lovely work to sell at St Mark’s on Sunday 22nd February from the 7.30 service until the beginning of the AGM at 11.30am.</p> 2025-05-20T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/05/20/Craft Stall (Good Shepherd) <p>The Craft ladies will have a table of their lovely work to sell at the Sunday Service at Good Shepherd.</p> <p>It is time to start looking for that special gift.</p> 2025-05-09T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/05/09/St Mark’s Social Services <h2 id="st-marks-social-services-needs">St Mark’s Social Services needs…</h2> <p>needs donations of Muesli Bar. Just leave them at the church marked for SMASS.</p> <p><strong>Also any grocery items donated are always welcome</strong></p> 2025-05-04T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/05/04/Stamps for ABM <p>Your used and mint postage stamps are valuable to ABM because we can use them to help fund mission. Please trim used stamps with a 1 cm border around them. <em>Stamp collections are also gratefully received.</em> <strong>Please send your stamps to:</strong> <strong>ABM, Locked Bag Q4005,Queen Victoria Building, NSW 1230</strong> Stamps for ABM - May we suggest that you collect up your stamps and then maybe send them off once or twice a year to the address above, if you do not get much mail then group together with some friends. Please note there is not a designated person in the Parish who has responsibility for this.</p> 2025-04-20T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/04/20/anglican focus <p>Anglican Focus is the official news site of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland, with over 150 contributors from across our Diocese. To keep up to date with parish, Bishop, school and ministry news, subscribe to the fortnightly e-news by visiting <a href="https://anglicanfocus.org.au/subscribe/">Anglican Focus</a></p> 2025-04-20T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/04/20/Mothers Union Meeting <p>Mothers Union meets at 9.30am at Good Shepherd.</p> 2025-04-20T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/04/20/Admission to Communion <p>In June we will be starting classes for young people who are around 9 or 10 years of age, that have already been baptised and would like to be admitted to communion. Classes will happen during the St Mark’s 9:30 service. See Geoff or Nia to apply.</p> 2025-04-06T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/04/06/Myanmar Earthquake Appeal <p>ABM AID is raising funds for emergency relief efforts in Mandalay and Taungoo. Food packs, water and mosquito nets are the immediate needs of those displaced by the earthquake. If you want to contribute you can either use this link: <a href="https://www.abmission.org/appeals/appeals-emergency/myanmar-earthquake/">Earthquake Appeal</a> Or give through the Parish this weekend.</p> 2025-04-06T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/04/06/Confession for Lent <p>I will be available this week for confession without appointment at the following times. Mon 5pm, Wed 1pm, Thurs 1pm, 6pm, next Sun 5pm. Geoff</p> 2025-03-30T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/03/30/LENT APPEAL 2025 <p>ABM NEWS This Lent, ABM AID is supporting Anglican church partners around the world who are actively working to combat gender-based violence and promote women’s empowerment through education, community leadership and sustainable livelihoods. For example, the Anglican Church in Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea empowers women through literacy programs that equip them with essential skills for economic participation and leadership. You can find out more about ABM AID’s Lent appeal 2025 by going to www.abmission.or</p> 2025-03-25T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/03/25/Working Bee <p><strong>Working Bees—On Saturday, 28th March</strong></p> <p><strong>7.30am Good Shepherd</strong> working bee</p> <p><strong>8.30am. Palm Crosses</strong> in the Rainbow Room All are welcome</p> 2025-03-25T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/03/25/Three Cups of Tea <h2 id="three-cups-of-tea">Three Cups of Tea</h2> <p><em>2-4pm</em></p> <p>Ladies, wear your name badge, bring a friend.</p> <p>Sign up sheet as usual.</p> 2025-03-25T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/03/25/Mothers Union <p><strong>MU Breakfast—</strong> Thank you to all the people who contributed to our Breakfast for the Beenleigh Youth Homeless accommodation, we made a grand total of $1450.50</p> 2025-02-23T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/02/23/Ash Wednesday <p><strong><em>ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES</em></strong></p> <p><em>St Mark’s 7am, 9:30am, 7pm</em> <em>Good Shepherd 7pm</em></p> 2025-02-16T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/02/16/Pancake Party <p>Shrove Tuesday Pancake Party - St Mark’s @ 5.45. There is sign up sheet at the back of the church.</p> <p><strong>St Mark’s Pancake Party</strong> <strong>Good Shepherd Pancake Party Lunch</strong></p> 2025-02-02T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/02/02/World Day of Prayer <p>The World Day of Prayer will be held at the</p> <p>Beenleigh Baptist Church,</p> <p>Pheasant Ave,</p> <p>Beenleigh on the 6 March at 10.00am.</p> 2025-02-02T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/02/02/Linen Roster <p>It’s that time to put your names down for the linen roster for next year. There is a list at the back of the church just waiting for your name.</p> 2025-01-19T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/01/19/Bishop <p>Bishop John will be attending St Mark’s at 7.30am and Good Shepherd at 9.30am on Sunday 3rd May to conduct confirmation services in both churches. It would be great to have a full church.</p> 2025-01-12T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/01/12/parish annual general meeting <p>Parish AGM at St Marks 11.30am</p> 2025-01-12T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/01/12/discussion group <h2 id="discussion-group">Discussion Group</h2> <p>If you are new(ish) to our Parish community, would you like to join a discussion group to talk about our faith and what we do, over a cup of tea or coffee?</p> <p>If you would - then contact <em>Geoff</em></p> 2025-01-12T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/01/12/Silent Minute Movement <h2 id="silent-minute-movement">Silent Minute Movement</h2> <p><strong>One minute of prayer and silence for Peace</strong> At 9pm each night spend 1 minute in prayer and silence, praying for peace throughout the world.</p> 2025-01-12T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/01/12/Ladies’ Afternoon Tea <h2 id="ladies-afternoon-tea">Ladies’ Afternoon Tea</h2> <p>Saturday 29th March , 2-4pm. Bring a friend. We only need a few people to bring a plate and if you would like to, please add that to the signThree Cups of Tea and three tried and true recipes from across the globe. See how they are made, hear some back story for the recipe and put them to the taste test.</p> 2025-01-12T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/01/12/Care for Creation <h2 id="care-for-creation">Care for Creation</h2> <p>Reduce energy consumption &amp; transition to renewable energy.</p> 2025-01-05T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2025/01/05/Welcome to Rev Nia Viviani <p>Nia joins our Parish this weekend as part of our team of Deacons.</p> <p>I am sure you will enjoy getting to know her and her family and trust that Nia will enjoy worshipping and serving God as part of our community.</p> 2024-12-12T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2024/12/12/ABM Advent and Christmas Appeal <p>The angel’s message to the shepherds on that first Christmas Eve was one of peace, reconciliation and hope. Two of ABM AID’s partners, the Diocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka and Gawura in Sydney, are working towards that same peace, reconciliation and hope by providing education to disadvantaged children in Sri Lanka and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Sydney.<br /> Many children have been impoverished by the economic crisis that has plagued Sri Lanka in recent years. The Diocese of Colombo, through centres including the Oppuravillam Peace Centre, offers hope for a better future to such children through classes in IT, extra coaching towards their national exams, awareness sessions for teenagers in child and drug abuse and the wise use of social media and mobile phones, as well as nutritional supplements for pre-schoolers.<br /> Here is Australia, accessing the strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is seen as key to the success of Gawura which provides a primary school education to up to 42 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Sydney.<br /> You can give using the Gift envelopes at the back of the church or by direct debit ( details on the envelope). The appeal is tax -deductible.</p> 2024-12-04T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2024/12/04/Craft Stall (Good Shepherd) <p>The Craft ladies will have a table of their lovely work to sell this Sunday 8th December at Good Shepherd.</p> 2024-12-04T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2024/12/04/Christmas Eve Services <h2 id="christmas-eve-services---tuesday-24th-december">Christmas Eve Services - Tuesday 24th December</h2> <p>St Mark’s Children’s Christmas Service 6.00 pm</p> <p>Christmas Eve Eucharist 11.00 pm</p> 2024-12-04T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2024/12/04/Christmas Day Services <h2 id="christmas-day-services---wednesday-25th-december">Christmas Day Services - Wednesday 25th December</h2> <p>St Mark’s Christmas Day Eucharist 7.30 am</p> <p>Christmas Day Eucharist 9.30 am</p> <hr /> <p>Good Shepherd Christmas Day Eucharist 9.30 am</p> 2024-11-20T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2024/11/20/Mothers’ Union <p>Mothers’ Union (MU) Logan participation in the: United Nations Global <strong>16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER - BASED VIOLENCE</strong> Campaign At both Good Shepherd and St Mark’s the communion services during the period 25 November to 10 December will have a special focus on the problem of domestic violence and abuse. This year, we will highlight the excellent work of Zephyr Education, a voluntary organisation which assists traumatised children to get back to school quickly, fully equipped with brand new school uniform and all essentials, soon after they arrive at a shelter with their mother.</p> 2024-11-13T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2024/11/13/Silent Minute Movement <p><strong>One minute of prayer and silence for Peace</strong> At 9pm each night spend 1 minute in prayer and silence, praying for peace throughout the world.</p> 2024-11-13T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2024/11/13/Nine Lessons and Carols <p><strong>14th December - 9 Carols and Lessons - 6pm.</strong></p> <p>Choir practice has starts 7pm Wednesday - <strong>12th November</strong>. Anyone can join the choir, all you need is a love of singing.</p> 2024-11-13T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2024/11/13/Ladies’ Afternoon Tea <p>Ladies’ Afternoon Tea Saturday 23rd November, 2pm St Mark’s, Winnetts Rd, Daisy Hill RSVP by 20.11.24 Add your name and contact number to the list at the back of the church if you are coming.</p> 2024-11-13T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2024/11/13/Archbishop Jeremy Visit <p>Welcome Archbishop Jeremy Greaves to St Mark’s this Sunday for Christ the King Sunday. It is good to have ++Jeremy with us so we can get to know him and he can get to know us.</p> <p>It is also great that Gary, Xavier, Thaadeus, Felix &amp; Lochlan will be confirmed. Congratulations to them on this next stage of their faith journey.</p> <p>There will be a cuppa and food after both services.</p> 2024-10-31T00:00:00+10:00 http://localhost:4000/news/2024/10/31/welcome-to-today <h4 id="hi-folks">Hi folks,</h4> <p>This weekend we are doing two things. We celebrate All Saints, remembering that Jesus has conquered death and made us all Saints. We are holy because we belong to Him. We remember those who have gone before us into his nearer presence. We also start our Stewardship theme Ready To Grow. We know as people of God that we are called. We are willing to be called to stronger faith, more service, and determined generosity. Growth is sometimes about numbers, sometimes it’s not. Growth is always about love for God and neighbour. And that is what Saints do… Geoff</p>