Posts by Caloundra Parish

Faith in a Changing World: Belong. Believe. Behave. Until the not-too-distant past, still within living memory for many, Sundays were truly a day of rest in many parts of the world. Here in Australia, shops were closed, sporting fixtures paused, and families gathered for Mass and a shared meal. The rhythm of life quietly pointed…

Faith and Formation Ministry Update The Faith and Formation team is a small but mighty team, with a fundamental purpose to support the mission of our parish, and to support people to encounter Jesus and create a personal relationship with Him. We are about ‘creating a thirst for spiritual growth and development’! We are pursuing…

Parish Encounter Night Have you prayerfully considered the key people God has placed in your life – those who steady your faith, offer encouragement and help you keep your eyes on Christ? On Friday 6 March, we invite you to join us for an Encounter Night focused on the question: “Who Is Your 7?” The…

Liturgies This Week in Our Parish Monday 2nd March 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. 9:30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra Tuesday 3rd March Beginning 8:30am Adoration, Rosary & Stations of the Cross, Sacred Heart Maleny. 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Rosary Our Lady of the Rosary,…

Lenten Pastoral Letter – Archbishop Shane Mackinlay There have been significant changes for us in the Archdiocese of Brisbane over the last year. Shortly after Easter last year, Pope Leo XIV succeeded Pope Francis, and then in September I took up my new ministry as Archbishop of Brisbane. Last week, Pope Leo issued his first…

PARISH ENCOUNTER NIGHT – 6TH MARCH​ On Friday 6 March, our parish is hosting an Encounter Night centred on the theme “Who Is Your 7?” — a powerful invitation to reflect on the people God has placed around us to support and strengthen our faith. The evening will also include worship, a keynote reflection, personal…

Children and Families Ministry Update As we enter 2026, the Children and Families Team is overjoyed to jump back into the swing of things and create opportunities for both children and families to build relationships with one another and with Jesus. A snapshot of 2025 and some victories: We held an awesome Family Fun Day…

Liturgies This Week in Our Parish Monday 23rd February 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. 9:30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra Tuesday 24th February Beginning 8:30am Adoration, Rosary & Stations of the Cross, Sacred Heart Maleny. 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra 9:30am Rosary Our Lady of the Rosary,…

There Is More… True physical hunger is something most of us, thankfully, have never had to experience. We are blessed to live in a time and place where food is abundant and accessible. And yet even well-fed people can suffer from hidden malnutrition — lacking essential nutrients without realising it. A person can feel full…

Youth and Young Adult Ministry Update The Youth and Young Adult space is alight with a sense of newness this year. We have a few new people join our team and have started the year strong with 50 students attending the FIRST youth group for 2026 filled with games, doughnuts, and spiders (ice-cream floats). We…

AND IT ALL BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY… CONNECT GROUPS: Beginning on Ash Wednesday, 18 February, parishioners are invited to commit for the season of Lent to a local Connect Group, journeying together through these sacred forty days. Meeting simply and regularly in one another’s homes, these groups are an invitation to belong, to share faith and…

Liturgies This Week in Our Parish Monday 16th February 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. 9:30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.   Tuesday 17th February 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.…