New Alpha Season – Maleny & Caloundra – Starts next week!
Have you experienced the Alpha course yet? It might be more than you expect. Our next Alpha course starts in the first week of October. This is your opportunity to discuss, ask questions and walk alongside others who are asking the same BIG questions about God, Faith and what that means for us personally. Consider who in your life you might invite and accompany. This time the course will run in Caloundra and Maleny.
Registration is essential via the Linktree
Caloundra: 6pm-8pm Tuesday evenings from 1st October. Where: Egan room (includes a dinner).
Maleny: 9am-11am Thursday Mornings from 3rd October. Where: Pat Daley Centre under Sacred Heart church (includes Morning Tea)
Our Lady of Good Council St Vincent de Paul Bunnings BBQ
On Saturday, 28th Sep, from 8am-3pm, St Vincent de Paul will be holding a Bunnings BBQ in Caloundra to raise money in support of Give a Child a Chance Education Program. Come and grab a tasty snag and drink!
Whole-of-parish event: Date Claimer
Please mark your diary for the feast day celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary, who is the primary patron of our parish. We will be celebrating OLR feast day at weekend Caloundra Masses on October 5th and 6th with hospitality and much merriment.
Baptism Preparation Evening for Infants
We wish to remind parents with children up to the age of 7, wishing for them to be Baptized, that the next preparation meeting is at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Caloundra, this Thursday 3rd October 7-8pm.
At this short preparation meeting we outline some of the symbols used at the ceremony, answer any questions and confirm dates. To book in for the preparation evening please contact the Parish office.
Sacramental Program for Teenagers (Yr 6 – 12)
If your teenager is interested in receiving their sacraments of initiation (baptism, confirmation, and holy communion), we are running the Rite of Christian Initiation for Teenagers (RCIT) program in Term 4. All sessions will be run on Fridays from 3pm – 4pm, beginning Friday 18 October in the Unity College Chapel with Fr Gerard and Felicity.
Please register your expression of interest via the QR code for more details and the registration forms will be emailed to you.
Contact Felicity with any questions.
Save the Date – Parish ENCOUNTER Night
Encounter nights are back! All are invited to Caloundra church for an evening of fellowship, worship, and an opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation.
Come along and be filled! Due to catering, registrations are essential. To register use the QR code below. Date: Thursday 24th October. Time: 5:30pm in the undercroft area.
Save the Dates!
One Day Blokes Retreat 26 October 24 at Buderim Hockey Club 8.30am-6pm. Sisterhood Women’s Retreat 23 November 2024 at Stella Maris School, Maroochydore 8.30am-4pm.
Vinnies 2 Day Mega Book and Plant Sale
It is on again! St Vincent de Paul yearly fundraising event will once again be held at the Kawana Catholic Community Centre, Nanyima Street, Buddina (opposite the Kawana Library) on Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October from 8am – 3pm.
All proceeds go to St Vincent de Paul Kawana, to continue to support those experiencing hardship. For more information or donations call Maria on 0427 181 089.
Public Rosary Rally
We are excited to announce that on Saturday, October 12th, we will hold a Public Rosary Rally at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, starting at 9:30 AM. This will be part of the worldwide celebration of the 107th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun and the final apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. Fr Gerard will lead the procession, which will include the Exposition, Adoration, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The rally will feature a Multicultural Rosary, with different cultures represented at each mystery station, and will conclude with refreshments for all to share. We encourage you to invite and bring family, friends, and neighbours, that our “yes” to the Lord becomes an invitation to others to share in this powerful devotion to Our Blessed Mother.
Save the date: Saturday, October 12th | 9:30 AM.
A Year of Invitation
My Lord and my God, you never cease to invite me to know, love and follow your Son, Jesus. Give me the grace and courage to be a channel of your love so that my “yes” to you becomes an invitation to others. I offer up my entire self – heart, mind and will – to your purpose for me. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
On the Journey
We welcome Isaac Wong, Emmie & Billie Daro, Joshua & Mia Woodward who will be baptised at Caloundra this weekend.
We pray for: Catherine Deverous, whose funeral will be at OLR Thursday 3rd Oct. Brian Panoho, whose funeral will be at OLR Friday 4th October and Reece Smith, whose funeral will be at OLW Landsborough Friday 11th Oct.
May their souls and the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners Rest in Peace.