Parish News
Parish Mini Mission
Join us for our Parish Lenten Mini Mission with Fr Richard Leonard — priest, filmmaker and author of ten books, including ‘Where the Hell is God?’ and ‘Hatch, Match & Dispatch: A Catholic Guide to Sacraments’. He holds degrees in theology, a Master’s in systematic theology, and a PhD from the University of Melbourne.
Ordained in 1993 and born in Warwick, Fr Richard has spent many years helping people explore the connection between faith and everyday life, including through his work in film and media. He speaks with clarity, warmth and real pastoral insight.
We’re very pleased he has accepted our invitation to lead this Lenten series for our parish (sponsored by Holy Cross Funerals) — a valuable opportunity for reflection and renewal as we prepare for Easter.
9-11 March | 9:30am Cuppa | 10am Start OLR Caloundra | 5pm Start Stella Maris Maroochydore
Ladies Lunch
Our next Ladies Lunch is happening on Friday 13th March at 12 noon at Three Restaurant, 115 Bulcock Street, Caloundra.
All women of the parish are warmly invited to come along for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon — a wonderful opportunity to connect, build friendships, and share in our parish community.
If you would like to attend, please contact Deborah on 0410 531 901 by Tuesday 10th March so we can confirm numbers. We’d love to see you there!
RAP Workshop
Please join us for the RAP Networking Workshop. This gathering offers an important opportunity to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and connection to Country. Many parishes from across the Archdiocese will be joining us, and we warmly invite OLR parishioners to take part.
We are grateful to welcome local elder Kerry Jones, a Kabi Kabi man and Director of the Bunya Bunya Country Aboriginal Corporation, who will lead our opening session. This will be followed by a practical workshop on implementing the RAP locally, including steps to strengthen the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture within our parish.
Please bring a savoury or sweet plate to share for morning tea and lunch, and label any dietary considerations
RSVP: By Thurs 12 March. Please register via tinyurl.com/rapnetmar26
14/03/2026 | 10:00am – 2:30pm | OLR Church, 61 Edmund Street, Caloundra | No Cost
Sacrament of Confirmation
All baptised children from grade 3 and up are welcome to celebrate their Confirmation in Term 2. The program starts on 21st April at 5-6pm in the OLR Church, and runs for 6 weeks with the Confirmation ceremony on Friday 5th June. Session 1 has been pushed back a week due to 29 May Maleny Show Holiday.
You will need to attend all sessions to be able to celebrate the sacrament.
To register, please join Flocknote, fill out the details for your family and complete the registration forms via the appropriate links:
Flocknote: https://caloundracatholicparish.flocknote.com/login
Enrolment Form: Sacramental Program Enrolment Form – Caloundra Parish
You are invited to a Day of Reparation
Around 90.000 abortions are performed in Australia each year. Join the Nambour Parish community on Saturday, 14th March, to pray and fast for an end to abortion.
St Joseph’s Mass: 8am. Adoration: 8:30am – 5pm. Benediction: 4:30pm – 5pm.
Spend time with the Lord, praying for an end to abortion.
Seniors Group – Pumicestone Passage Cruise
Join us for our March Seniors’ Group outing on Wednesday 18 March, departing Pelican Waters Tavern at 10:30am for an 80-minute cruise on the beautiful Pumicestone Passage with a local family-run business.
Cost: $30 per person (cash on the day)
RSVP by: Thursday 12 March via Linktree, or the parish office.
A Year of Yes Prayer
Today and every day I say Yes to you O Lord.
In the same way that Mary said yes to your invitation, I say Yes to your Son’s presence in my life.
May my yes, by the power of your Holy Spirit, allow you to use all the talents, skills and gifts you have given me for the purpose of building up Your Body in our community.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Have You Signed Up? Why Flocknote?
Parishioners and visitors are invited to sign up and register with the parish. If you have any questions, please see Father Josh 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.
On the Journey
We pray for Ava & Charlise Scaglia and Hannah & Jade Muller, who will be baptised this weekend at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Caloundra.
Funerals: James Dwyer, Gregson & Weight, Buderim, 1pm, March 10th
Margaret Cameron, OLR Caloundra, 11am, March 13th
We pray for the souls of our recently deceased, may they rest in peace.
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