Posts by Caloundra Parish

Mission and Vision: Why We Exist and Who We’re Becoming Every thriving parish is held together by two powerful, guiding principles: mission and vision. These aren’t just corporate terms or abstract ideas—they’re deeply spiritual anchors that help us remain focused on what God is asking of us. In fact, the Book of Proverbs says that…

You’re Invited to Parish Summit Day – “Curiosity to Encounter” I’m delighted to invite you to join us for our Parish Summit Day: Curiosity to Encounter on Saturday 23rd August, 8:30am–3:30pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Caloundra. This day is part of my vision for our parish—that every parishioner, from the youngest to the…

Liturgies This Week in Our Parish Monday 18th August 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. 9:30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.   Tuesday 19th August  8:30am Adoration Sacred Heart Maleny. 9:00am Rosary Sacred Heart Maleny. 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Rosary Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.…

From Criticism to Collaboration: Creating a Culture of Constructive Dialogue “Constructive criticism about how something is being done by those who are invested in the parish, and are passionate about where the parish is going, is very different from hostility rooted in fundamental disagreement with where the parish is going.”  Fr. James Mallon, Divine Renovation…

The Assumption (Holy Day of Obligation) Mass Times Thursday 14th August 6pm—Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra (Vigil Mass). Thursday 14th August 6pm—Our Lady of the Way, Landsborough (Vigil Mass). Friday 15th August 9am—Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. Friday 15th August 9am—Mary Mackillop Church, Beerwah   Ignite Conference Car Wash & BBQ Fundraiser Next…

Liturgies This Week in Our Parish Monday 11th August 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. 9:30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.   Tuesday 12th August  8:30am Adoration Sacred Heart Maleny. 9:00am Rosary Sacred Heart Maleny. 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Rosary Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.…

Planning Ahead for Funerals and End-of-Life Care From the moment of conception to natural death, every human life is sacred and deeply valuable. As a priest, I have the privilege of accompanying people through all stages of life. It’s often       during life’s most painful and challenging moments that we grow and learn the most. While  …

The Assumption (Holy Day of Obligation) Mass Times Thursday 14th August 6pm—OLR & Landsborough (Vigil Mass) Friday 15th August 9am—OLR & Beerwah   National Vocation Awareness Week Is a crucial opportunity to promote the importance of vocations and discernment in the Church, allowing people to explore their calling, and encourage their next step in following…

Liturgies This Week in Our Parish Monday 4th August 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. 9:30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.   Tuesday 5th August  8:30am Adoration Sacred Heart Maleny. 9:00am Rosary Sacred Heart Maleny. 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Rosary Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.…

Faith Communities Council: Leading with Joy and Purpose Did you know that our parish is guided by a passionate group of lay people called Pastoral Leaders? These are everyday parishioners who have been invited into leadership within their local Mass communities to nurture faith, build community, and support our shared mission. Together, they form what…