Installation of Fr Josh as Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Parish
Last weekend, we celebrated the installation of our parish priest, Fr Josh Whitehead. Bishop Tim, in his last visit to the Sunshine Coast before he takes up his new appointment as the Bishop of Broome, presided over the Mass, which was celebrated by over 350 parishioners from all eleven worshipping communities in our costal and hinterland parish. In his
post-Mass speech, Fr Josh noted that while he was grateful for so many peoples’ love, support and encouragement, “this is a celebration for our entire parish – a celebration of continuity as we head into a time of significant change.” “Let’s pray for and support each other,” he said, “as we take this journey together.”
Congratulations Fr Josh and OLR Catholic Parish
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.
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.
Sisterhood Retreat
We’re only two weeks away from our parish women’s retreat on 23 November at Stella Maris Primary School. We want to extend this invitation to all women within our deanery to connect with and journey alongside other like-minded Catholics. This is a wonderful opportunity for the women as it’s through these encounters that we will come alive as a Church and people of faith.
We’re blessed to have Renee Doyle (Net Ministries) and Karen Doyle, (the founder of the Genius Project), speaking to us over the weekend. If you would like to learn more about this amazing event, check the maroochydoreparish.com.au website for more details, and to register – follow the links to our Sisterhood page. The weekend begins at 8:30am and finishes at 4pm. The cost is $40 per person. Just call the Parish Office 54433488 if you have any food all allergies etc.
We look forward to seeing you there.
How to Hear God’s Voice – Short Course
This informative and practical course runs for 3-weeks and includes video talks accompanied by prayer and discussion for those seeking to grow in knowing the voice of Jesus. The video content comes from the internationally renowned teacher and preacher Fr Mathias Thelen of Encounter Ministries. This course is open to any interested person from across the parish.
Dates: 21st, 28th November & 5th December (Thursdays)
Time: 8am-9:30am
Location: Kawana Good Shepherd Centre, 86 Undara Ave, Buddina
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!
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 Bryer Cutler & Olivia Abarrasim Muller, who will be baptised at Caloundra this weekend.
We pray for: Dawn Smith whose funeral was on the 1st Nov 1pm at G&W Caloundra.
Rod Anderson whose funeral is on the 5th November 1pm at OLR Caloundra
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.