Posts by Caloundra Parish

Lenten Learnings Happy Easter one and all! I hope that you have had a joy-filled Easter. As I write this, I reflect on my own journey leading up to Easter which started as we commenced the Season of Lent on Ash Wednesday. I thought it was rather appropriate that on Valentine’s Day, a day of…

Reflecting on the Time After Jesus’ Resurrection: A Season of Renewal and Hope Worship Ministry Update As we journey through the liturgical calendar, we find ourselves in a profound season of reflection and renewal, celebrating the glorious event of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. The time after Jesus’ resurrection is a period filled with profound significance and…

Upcoming Liturgical Workshops Following a successful Lector’s Workshop held at OLR, the Worship Team has planned to provide further opportunities following Easter, for parishioners to be involved and to participate actively in the Mass. The lector’s workshops are aimed at depthing the skills and mindset of all existing lectors as well as those wishing to…

This Week in Our Parish Monday 8 April: 9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. 9.30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.   Tuesday 9 April:  8:00am Adoration/Rosary Sacred Heart Church, Maleny 9.00am Mass Sacred Heart Church, Maleny. 9:00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. 9:30am Rosary Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.   Wednesday 10 April: …

Shock Horror: God is inviting me into His work! In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus causes quite the scene in the temple: he creates a makeshift whip and goes to town on the various services offered within the temple courtyard: money changers and those selling animals for sacrifice. He flips the tables and drives them away.…

Youth and Young Adults Ministry Hey friends! So much has been happening in the youth and young adult space since the year began and it is a great joy of mine to share some of those fruits with you. Thank you to all of those who have prayed for this ministry, and who continue to…

Lenten Practices RECONCILIATION Forgiveness should be part of everyone’s Lenten journey. God’s mercy is unconditional! The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at OLR church from 8:30am to 9.00am. Our Communal Rite of Reconciliation takes place at 9.00am on 23 March. Please note, there is NO 9.00am Mass this day. STATIONS OF THE CROSS…

This week in our Parish Monday 4 March:  9.00am Mass Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. 9.30am Adoration Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.   Tuesday 5 March:  8.00am Adoration & Rosary Sacred Heart Church, Maleny. 9.00am Mass Sacred Heart Church, Maleny. 9:00am Mass  Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra. 9:30am Rosary  Our Lady of the Rosary,…

Taizé prayer In the monastery at Taizé, short mantra-like songs create a relaxing style of prayer. As the words are repeated, their reality gradually penetrates our whole being. Singing becomes a way of listening to God. The simplicity and repetition allow us to wait attentively on God. This is a prayer of ‘watching’, awakening and…

 New Year: The Symbol of Hope If you’re searching for a New Year’s resolution, why not avail yourself of the revelations that shape our destiny and purpose in life? All our spiritual knowledge is grounded in the wisdom of Jesus Christ, the new born king. He said, “In this world you will have many troubles,…