Service and Outreach Ministry
‘We have a dream that our Service and Outreach ministry will show Jesus’ radical love to those in the wider community who feel marginalised, disconnected and vulnerable.’
L.Y.N. (Love Your Neighbour) has continued and cooked over 600 frozen meals for those in need this year. We have meals available over the Christmas/ New Year period in various freezers so if you know of anyone in need, please contact me. This has been a wonderful way to connect with students, teachers at Unity College and also members of the Uniting Church.
Art for Advent – 2 December
Our Fr. Francis and Rev. Paul Fletcher from the Anglican Parish are hosting an ecumenical initiative called Art for Advent. It will begin with a one-hour interactive presentation by Fr. Francis on Christian art. The talk will be followed by artists between our parishes showcasing their artwork based on Advent themes.
Venue: St. Andrews
46 Upper Gay Terrace, Kings Beach.
Starting time: 10.30am.
Refreshments will be provided during showcasing.
4-Week Advent program
Women’s Retreat Opportunity
If you only knew the gift of your womanhood gifted to you by God! We want to journey with you as you discover this feminine genius within, gifted to us by God.
To that end, we warmly invite women 18 years + to a day retreat at Stella Maris Primary School, Maroochydore, on the 25 November from 8:30am-4.00pm. The day retreat will include input from Karen Doyle, founder of the Genius Project and Genius Podcast, and mentor to many women around Australia.
The retreat day cost is $30 per person. To register or for more information call the Maroochydore Parish office, 5443 3488, or visit their website and follow the links to Sisterhood.
We look forward to seeing you there for this wonderful and meaningful time.
Service of Solidarity with Gaza and the Holy Land
In a time of deep sorrow and anguish for us all, we look for hope and healing. Let us come together in love, prayer and support. Let us acknowledge the reality that impacts us all as we share messages of hope. The Australian Catholic Bishops have said: ‘Peace can come only from justice. We call people of faith to pray with us for a lasting peace and the triumph of human dignity.’
Please join us: 3:30 to 4:00 pm Monday 27 November Everyone is welcome.
Please register in advance for this webinar here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
“Take this, all of you, and drink from it”
“Take this, all of you, and drink from it.” During the early centuries, everybody received Communion under both kinds, that is, in the form of both bread and of wine. This was the way Christ instituted the Eucharist. For various unfortunate reasons, the practice grew during the middle ages of lay people not receiving from the cup.
Although the Church teaches that Christ is truly present in either the consecrated bread or the wine, it also teaches that Holy Communion has a fuller form as a sign when it takes place under both kinds. When we take the cup, we take up the cross. Jesus asked James and John, “Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?” Drinking from a common cup also signifies our life together in Christ and our commitment both to God and to one another, our commitment to being a community of justice, peace and love.
How then can we pass by the cup of the covenant and ignore Christ’s invitation to “Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the chalice of my Blood”? For those concerned about hygiene, the transmission of a disease has never been traced to the shared communion cup. Chalices are firmly wiped with a clean purifier and rotated after each communicant and washed in hot water and detergent after each Mass. As a matter of common courtesy and hygiene, individuals with any illness or infection that might be contagious should not take the cup.
Parish Administrator Position
With the departure of Pauline at the Maroochydore Parish, a new admin position has opened in the parish office.
We invite applications to be submitted via the Archdiocesan website under the tab ‘Careers.’ The job description gives you an indication of the outline of the role and how to apply.
Fr Josh’s Appointment
Taste of Taizé
Taizé is a tiny village in France. Since 1940, it has been home to an ecumenical community of Brothers who pray very simply through chant. During wartime, Br Roger established this community as a place of welcome for Jews who were fleeing the Nazis. Taizé has always had a special solidarity with human suffering. Taizé is a symbol of hope and reconciliation. The Brothers take special interest in the poor and in youth who flock to Taizé to reflect on their lives and join in the sung prayer. Join in this beautiful prayer at OLR on Tuesday 12 December at 7.00pm. For more information visit: https://www.taize.fr/en
RCIT Celebration – Sunday 26 November
Next Sunday, six teenagers from Unity College will receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion at the 5.00pm Unity Chapel Mass.
This term they have been journeying with Felicity and Fr Gerard through the RCIT Program, and we are very excited to celebrate this special occasion with them and their families. All parishioners are welcome to join us for this celebration, with cake and pizza to follow.
Please pray for Ryan, Sophie, Enzo, Finn, Piper, and Baxter as they continue on their journeys of faith.
Felicity Jones, Parish Youth Minister
Grief Support
If you are experiencing grief through the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship or a major life change of any kind, and you feel that the Grief Support team can be of assistance to you or a family member, please email Kath or call the Parish Office with your details so a support person can contact you. All contact is treated with utmost confidentiality.
Centenary of the first Catholic Church in Maleny
The Maleny Sacred Heart Church community invites Parishioners to celebrate the Centenary of the first Catholic Church in Maleny in February 1924, built on land donated by Mr Pat Daley. A Centenary book is being compiled and will be available at the celebrations on Sunday 4 February 2024.
RSVPs and enquiries to Anna [email protected]
or Danielle 0419545711
In Transition
We welcome Michael & Piper Levy who will be baptised at OLR this weekend.
We pray for Angela Morrisson & Gordon McCormack who died last week and their funerals will be Tuesday 21 Nov at 11.00am at OLR & Friday 24 Nov 10.30am at G&W respectively.
May their souls and all the souls of our loved ones who have gone before us and the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners Rest in Peace.
Safeguarding in our Parish
The Safeguarding Commitment for the Archdiocese of Brisbane and Caloundra Catholic Parish is: Zero tolerance for all forms of abuse and strives to safeguard all who interact with its ministries & services. Special priority is given to the safety & wellbeing of children & adults at risk. In an emergency, please call the Police 000 or information can be provided to STOPline anonymously.
Phone: 1300 304 550
Email: [email protected]
Online:www.bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com
Or Brisbane Safeguarding 07 3324 3752
Our Local Safeguarding Officer: Judy Moir 0421 873 060
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