Our Parish & Flocknote
For the past 3 years, the archdiocese has been working with parishes to develop more efficient and contemporary ways to reach parishioners and visitors. We are excited to announce a new partnership between Flocknote and the Archdiocese of Brisbane. With much more activity online today, Flocknote is the ultimate secure solution for managing communication between you and the parish. Over the next few weeks, we will be launching our online registration formso parishioner families and visitors can sign up and stay connected. If you would like a headstart, please click the link!
Young Adult-led Adoration at Landsborough
Our Young Adults are travelling to Landsborough to host their regular Adoration event in September. All in the Parish are invited to come and join the Young Adults at Our Lady of the Way in Landsborough on Wednesday the 11th of Sept 6pm-7pm.
Ladies Group – Younger/Working Women
Our Ladies Group, for those who are unavailable during working hours, is re-launching.
We are inviting Mums, women who are working and those who can’t attend our Tuesday morning ladies’ group, to come this Thursday 22nd of August in the OLR Egan room, for a time of fellowship and faith from 6:30-7:30pm. We will have some light snacks and discussion on how we can support each other. We look forward to seeing you there
Mary Mackillop Celebration at Beerwah
Last weekend was a great success celebrating our feast day. Thank you to all who came and celebrated with us and for all those who cooked and prepared our feast to share with everyone.
Thank you!
This Saturday Evening: Synodality Speaker Series – (Caloundra)
The Synodality Speaker Series has commenced with presentations on synodality taking place all across the Archdiocese in July and August for all members of the community. A range of speakers are presenting on Synodality: Our journey together, including our very own Fr Josh. You are invited to light refreshments following the conclusion of 5pm OLR Mass on Saturday 17 August. A One-hour presentation will then run from 6.15pm-7.15pm featuring Steph Unger and Fr Joshua Whitehead where they will address questions such as: How can synodality help us to work together as a co-responsible church on mission? How can we begin being a more synodal church, in our own parish and as an Archdiocese? As pilgrims of hope, let’s walk the journey of synodality together by exploring what the word “synodality” means, its history, and what it looks like to be a synodal church on mission.
Date/Time: August 17th 6.15pm – 7.15pm (refreshments will be served from 6pm)
Location: OLR church, Caloundra
Registration: via Linktree or call the Parish office
Annual Catholic Campaign
This weekend, our parish is delighted to support the Annual Catholic Campaign. It is the one time a year that all of the parishes in the Archdiocese come together to help vital works of our church and the local community.
Funds raised will support ministries that directly impact our parish. The Campaign supports training future priests, caring for our elderly and retired priests, helping local families in dire need access a Catholic education and caring for those suffering physically and emotionally in our community.
Envelopes are available in all Mass centres this weekend which you can take home and bring them back over the next two weekends and put them in the collection tray. If you would like to donate electronically, please click this link as it is unique to our parish and will assist the Catholic Foundation in ascertaining our contributions. Thank you for your kind donation.
Bible Studies – Kawana, Maleny & Landsborough
Kawana: Reminder that places are swiftly filling for the Evangelisation: Acts of the Apostles – Lectio Bible Study at Kawana. The course runs for 10 sessions from the 22nd of August to 24th October. Register your interest with John Manion at [email protected]
Location: Good Shepherd Centre, Community Hall, Nanyima Street, Buddina
Time: 8am-9:30am. Places are limited so register soon to avoid disappointment!!
There are Bible Study & Reflection groups starting in both Maleny and Landsborough in the coming weeks. Reflection and study will be based on the following Sunday’s Gospel. All are welcome to join. The group will be facilitated by Julie Borger in Maleny and Eileen Ramen in Landsborough. Come with a bible and a notebook. No registration required.
Maleny Group – Commencing 30th of August Fridays at 3pm in the Pat Daley Centre at Sacred Heart church, Maleny.
Landsborough Group – Friday after morning Mass commencing 13th of Sept in the Ron Hickey Centre at Our Lady of the Way, Landsborough
Reclaim Sunshine Coast – YA Event
The parishes from North Lakes up to Gympie are collaborating to provide an opportunity for our young adults to come together for fellowship. Reclaim is a way for us to connect and walk amongst likeminded people. All young adults are welcome. Saturday 24 August, 6pm dinner at Buderim Tavern, 7pm start in St Mary’s Church, Buderim. Guest speaker Dcn Peter Pellicaan. Adoration, Benediction, and Reconciliation available. Please contact Felicity if interested – kingdomyouth @bne.catholic.net.au
Safeguarding News
The Safeguarding Commitment for the Archdiocese of Brisbane and Caloundra Catholic Parish is: Zero tolerance for all forms of abuse and strives to safeguard all who interact with its ministries & services. Special priority is given to the safety & wellbeing of children & adults at risk. In an emergency, please call the Police 000 or information can be provided to STOPline anonymously. Phone: 1300 304 550
Email: [email protected] Online: www.bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguard/
Our Local Safeguarding Officer
Judy Moir – [email protected] ph, 07 5430 9390
Or Brisbane 07 3324 3752 www.brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding
A Year of Invitation
My Lord and my God, you never cease to invite me to know, love and follow your Son, Jesus.
Give me the grace and courage to be a channel of your love so that my “yes” to you becomes an invitation to others.
I offer up my entire self – heart, mind and will – to your purpose for me. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
On the Journey
We welcome Eleanor Steinhofer, Jordy Hunter, Luella & Sophia Gilliland who will be baptised at OLR this weekend.
We pray for Sr Leonie Stortenbeker who died on the 15th August. She was the first Principal at OLR in 1980 with Fr John Egan as Parish Priest. We also pray for Tony Dunne & Patricia Hawgood who are now resting in peace.
We pray for Salma Johnston, whose funeral is on Tuesday 20th August at Mary Mackillop, Beerwah 11am.
We also pray for Kevin McCarthy whose funeral will be at OLR on Friday 23rd August 11am.
May their souls and the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners Rest in Peace.
