Re-Presenting Jesus: Sharing Christ in Contemporary Culture
This past week, on Wednesday morning at 6am, I, along with several other leaders in our parish, zoomed in to a world-wide video call with Fr James Mellon, creator of Divine Renovation ministry, Nicky and Pippa Gumble, creators of Alpha, and Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the critically acclaimed series called, The Chosen – https://watch.thechosen.tv/
The 1 hour video was entitled, Re-Presenting Jesus: Sharing Christ in Contemporary Culture. I found it incredibly uplifting as we face the challenging, but opportunity-filled task of consolidating our parish Mass schedule in a way that we reimagine all our parish’s ministries in a missionary key. I recommend this video to every single parishioner at this time. If you struggle with internet technology, please ask someone to assist you so that we all have an opportunity to be uplifted at this time. The easiest way to watch the video is via clicking the following web address: https://www.youtube.com/live/HEznqBaQf2s
- Have a Blessed Week, Fr Josh
The Annuals are in!
If you have ordered a Break Open the Word, Ordo or Daily Mass book, please check with your community Leader or collect from the Parish office.
Song of Praise and More
On Saturday 16th November 2.30pm, St Andrew’s Anglican choir will be presenting some favourite songs of praise. Free admission followed by light refreshments at St Andrew’s church, Kings Beach.
You are all welcome.
Sisterhood Retreat
We’re only two weeks away from our parish women’s retreat on 23 November at Stella Maris Primary School. We want to extend this invitation to all women within our deanery to connect with and journey alongside other like-minded Catholics. This is a wonderful opportunity for the women as it’s through these encounters that we will come alive as a Church and people of faith.
We’re blessed to have Renee Doyle (Net Ministries) and Karen Doyle, (the founder of the Genius Project), speaking to us over the weekend. If you would like to learn more about this amazing event, check the maroochydoreparish.com.au website for more details, and to register – follow the links to our Sisterhood page. The weekend begins at 8:30am and finishes at 4pm. The cost is $40 per person. Just call the Parish Office 54433488 if you have any food all allergies etc.
We look forward to seeing you there.
How to Hear God’s Voice – Short Course
This informative and practical course runs for 3-weeks and includes video talks accompanied by prayer and discussion for those seeking to grow in knowing the voice of Jesus. The video content comes from the internationally renowned teacher and preacher Fr Mathias Thelen of Encounter Ministries. This course is open to any interested person from across the parish.
Dates: 21st, 28th November & 5th December (Thursdays)
Time: 8am-9:30am
Location: Kawana Good Shepherd Centre, 86 Undara Ave, Buddina
Early Christmas Stall – crafts and goodies
Made by the OLR church craft group, there will be hand made Christmas gifts before and after each mass at OLR on the weekend of the 30th November and 1st December. Please note this will be cash only.
In Joyful Hope – Advent and Christmas Music
All parishioners are invited to a joyous Advent celebration at Our Lady of the Way, Landsborough on Sunday, 1st December commencing at 3:00pm and followed by cool drinks and delicious nibblies.
A Taste of Taize
Taizé is a tiny village in France. Since 1940, it has been home to an ecumenical community of Brothers who pray very simply through chant. During wartime, Br Roger established this community as a place of welcome for Jews who were fleeing the Nazis. Taizé has always had a special solidarity with human suffering. Taizé is a symbol of hope and reconciliation. The Brothers take special interest in the poor and in youth who flock to Taizé to reflect on their lives and join in the sung prayer. Join in this beautiful prayer at OLR on Tuesday 10 Dec at 7pm. https://www.taize.fr/en
Family Beach BBQ
The Children and Families Team warmly invites you to a Young Families Beach BBQ on Saturday, December 14th, at Happy Valley from 11am to 1pm. Join us for a morning of fellowship and fun as we come together to celebrate our parish community! We’ll have games and activities for the kids and a free sausage sizzle BBQ. All are welcome, especially families with infants, primary or high school aged kids!
Love Your Neighbour Christmas Hamper – Present Collection for St Vincent de Paul 2024
As our part, of being a vibrant community, the Service & Outreach Team are organising the Christmas Hamper/Present Collection this year. All collections will then be given to our local St Vincent de Paul branches for distribution by the volunteers to the less fortunate and homeless within our community.
Christmas Hamper: We invite you to donate non-perishable items:
e.g. cereals, long life milk, tea, coffee, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, canned fruit, canned vegetables, lollies, Christmas Cakes, Christmas Puddings, canned hams, cordial, soft drinks, biscuits, chips, nuts etc
Christmas Presents: for children up to the age of 12 years old un wrapped please.
Also, this year we are asking for donations to St Vincent de Paul Pantries situated in our local areas. So, in addition to the non-perishable items listed above: We invite you to donate items such as soup, canned spaghetti or baked beans, canned fruit, biscuits, spreads e.g. peanut butter, jam, vegemite, two-minute noodles, snacks eg muesli bars, fruit in juice cups pk 4, nuts, tea, coffee, toiletry items e.g. toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo etc
These items can be placed in the plastic tubs at the back of the church.
The Service and Outreach Ministry thank you for your generosity on behalf of all those who will benefit from your gifts.
Please contact Trish via email [email protected]
if you have any questions.
Parish Dinner Dance 26th April 2025
It’s been a while since our last big celebration. The parish is inviting all parishioners and friends to celebrate an evening filled with great food, entertainment and good fellowship. With the congregation now consisting of people with ancestry coming from over 24 countries, we want to take this as an opportunity to celebrate its cultural diversity and get together as single people of God. Let’s bring colour on the night and don your best frock. Mark the date and watch this space in the future for details.
Seeking Volunteers for Children’s Liturgy at 9:30am OLR Mass
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with our Children’s Liturgy during the 9:30am Mass at OLR. All materials and lesson plans are provided, and training will be offered to ensure you feel confident in this rewarding role. If you’re interested in helping nurture the faith of our youngest parishioners, please reach out to Julie, Fr. Gerard, or the Parish Office for more information. Thank you for considering this important ministry!
Have you signed up? Why Flocknote?
Parishioners and visitors are invited to scan the QR code to sign up and register with the parish. If you have any questions, please see Father Josh, Francis or Gerard. Please note that if you received the old MailChimp eNewsletter, you will automatically be included in the new
Flocknote eNews group.
Click the link HERE to register.
Merindah Summer Camp 2025
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 congratulate Rocco Cosson and Luke & Addison McKenzie who will be baptised at OLR this weekend.
We pray for Patricia Hawgood, whose memorial service will be at OLR 28th Nov 11am and Karen Eustace whose funeral will be on Friday OLR 29th Nov 11am.
May their souls and the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners Rest in Peace.