Invitation to celebrate Installation of Fr Josh as Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Parish
We will welcome Auxiliary Bishop Tim Norton to OLR on the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October. Bishop Tim will celebrate mass on Sunday 9.30 at OLR. This will be a special occasion and a celebration for the entire parish. We invite all parishioners of all faith communities to join for this celebration.
Bishop Tim will officially install Fr Josh as Parish Priest of our Parish.
This is a great celebration of Fr Josh’s call to ministry and an important milestone in the life of this parish. We pray for Fr Josh and ask him to be filled with the Holy Spirit, as he shepherds us, his people. After mass we also invite you to join us for hospitality. Bishop Tim will also celebrate mass Saturday evening 5pm and 6.30am Masses at OLR, and everyone is welcome.
Masses for All Saints Day and All Souls Day
This Friday, November 1st, is the feast of All Saints and the following day is All Souls – two very important annual occasions that remind us of our mortality and the purpose of our own lives; they cause us to reflect upon and pray for those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.
Our Mass times on All Saints’ Day are: OLR Caloundra & OLW Landsborough 9am
Our Mass times for All Souls’ Day is: Caloundra 9am
This weekend at the entrance to all our churches you will discover our parish BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE and you are invited to inscribe on the pages the names of your loved ones and friends who have gone before you.
As a faith community we will remember them and pray for them in our November Masses. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the rich mercy of God, rest in peace.
Catholic Mission says “Thank you!”
A huge thankyou to all who donated and supported this years Catholic Mission. You can still support this work by using the appeal envelopes, or going online at catholicmission.org.au/mongolia. Your gift will also assist many other Church programs around the world.
To donate online, click HERE.
Baptism Preparation For Infants
Please note next Months baptism preparation is the 2nd Thursday of the month: 14th November, not the first.
Please call the office to register your attendance.
Have you signed up? Why Flocknote?
Parishioners and visitors are invited to scan the QR code to sign up and register with the parish. If you have any questions, please see Father Josh, Francis or Gerard. Please note that if you received the old MailChimp eNewsletter, you will automatically be included in the new
Flocknote eNews group.
Click the link HERE to register.
Love Your Neighbour Christmas Hamper – Present Collection for St Vincent de Paul 2024
As our part, of being a vibrant community, the Service & Outreach Team are organising the Christmas Hamper/Present Collection this year. All collections will then be given to our local St Vincent de Paul branches for distribution by the volunteers to the less fortunate and homeless within our community.
Christmas Hamper: We invite you to donate non-perishable items:
e.g. cereals, long life milk, tea, coffee, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, canned fruit, canned vegetables, lollies, Christmas Cakes, Christmas Puddings, canned hams, cordial, soft drinks, biscuits, chips, nuts etc
Christmas Presents: for children up to the age of 12 years old un wrapped please.
Also, this year we are asking for donations to St Vincent de Paul Pantries situated in our local areas. So, in addition to the non-perishable items listed above: We invite you to donate items such as soup, canned spaghetti or baked beans, canned fruit, biscuits, spreads e.g. peanut butter, jam, vegemite, two-minute noodles, snacks eg muesli bars, fruit in juice cups pk 4, nuts, tea, coffee, toiletry items e.g. toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo etc
These items can be placed in the plastic tubs at the back of the church.
The Service and Outreach Ministry thank you for your generosity on behalf of all those who will benefit from your gifts.
Please contact Trish via email [email protected]
if you have any questions.
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.
Seeking Volunteers for Children’s Liturgy at 9:30am OLR Mass
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with our Children’s Liturgy during the 9:30am Mass at OLR. All materials and lesson plans are provided, and training will be offered to ensure you feel confident in this rewarding role. If you’re interested in helping nurture the faith of our youngest parishioners, please reach out to Julie, Fr. Gerard, or the Parish Office for more information. Thank you for considering this important ministry!
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.
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 Dante Emerenciano, who will be baptised at Caloundra this weekend.
We pray for Kevin King, whose funeral will be 1st Nov 1pm at G&W Buderim.
We also pray for: Patricia Hawgood, whose memorial service will be at OLR 28th Nov 11am.
May their souls and the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners Rest in Peace.