Posts by Caloundra Parish

Ministry Update – Youth & Young Adults Our Youth and Young Adults team are getting excited as we look ahead to Ignite Conference, now just over a month away! We would like to thank all the parishioners who have supported our fundraising efforts through the car wash, jam sales and sausage sizzles. Your generosity and…

Parish News Annual Catholic Campaign The parishes across our Archdiocese are taking part in the Annual Catholic Campaign this weekend. However, our parish will have it next weekend, 29-30th August, as we want to use this weekend to fully support our children receiving the First Holy Communion. Through this campaign next weekend, we have an…

Who Holds the Keys? What will you do with the authority God has entrusted to you? It’s a great question to sit with as we listen to this Sunday’s Gospel. Jesus says to Peter: “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” Keys are a sign of authority. They give someone access.…

Liturgies This Week in Our Parish Monday 24th August 9am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra  Tuesday 25th August 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Rosary Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. Wednesday 26th August 8:30am Adoration & Rosary Sacred Heart Church, Maleny…

Recognised and Welcomed This week, Australia held its 2026 Census. On Census night, everyone in Australia was to be counted—not only Australian citizens but also visa holders and overseas visitors. The Census asks about such things as our country of birth, ancestry, and the language we speak at home. In this way, it recognises that the…

Parish News Anointing Masses The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing and strength for those experiencing illness, ill health or the effects of ageing. Through anointing with the Oil of the Sick, we are strengthened by Christ’s grace and the prayerful support of the Church community. Those who are unwell, experiencing serious…

Ministry Update – Community Life Hospitality Teams: Hospitality is an important part of parish life. Whether it is sharing a meal after Mass, welcoming people at a parish event or providing food and conversation after a funeral, these simple acts help us build a sense of community and make people feel welcome and cared for.…

Liturgies This Week in Our Parish Monday 17th August 9am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra  Tuesday 18th August 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Rosary Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. Wednesday 19th August 8:30am Adoration & Rosary Sacred Heart Church, Maleny…

Ministry Update – Faith & Formation: Growing in Faith This month our parish is blessed with many opportunities to grow in faith. The Alpha Program continues, men are attending the Oceans: MAX26 MenAlive Conference this weekend, our RCIA journey begins on Saturday 5 September, and later in September many of our young people will attend…

Parish News Assumption Feast Day Mass On Saturday, 15th August, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. In this great feast, we celebrate Mary’s being taken body and soul into heavenly glory, a sign of the hope promised to all who remain faithful to…

From Fear to the Fear of the Lord At times, we all become physically and emotionally exhausted. Uncertainty and fear are part of our human experience. In this respect, we are not so different from the saints and prophets, including Elijah in the first reading. Elijah arrives at Mount Horeb as a frightened and exhausted…

Liturgies This Week in Our Parish Monday 10th August 9am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra  Tuesday 11th August 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Rosary Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. Wednesday 12th August 8:30am Adoration & Rosary Sacred Heart Church, Maleny…