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Parish News Nov 8, 2024

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Sunshine Coast Men’s Rosary Crusade

You are welcome to come along to the Men’s rosary at the OLR church on Wednesday 13th Nov at 6.30pm.

All welcome!

 

Baptism Preparation 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 14th November 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.

 

Ladies Lunch

The last Ladies Lunch for the year will be this Friday 15th November 12 noon at Harry’s Beach Bistro, 35 Esplanade Headland Kings Beach. All ladies are welcome. If you would like to attend please contact Deborah 0410531901 by Monday 11th November.

 

Grief Support Group

The next Grief Support morning tea will be held on Friday 15th November after 9.00am Lay led liturgy in the Egan room of the OLR Parish Centre.  All are welcome.     NB: This will be the last meeting for 2024.

For support requests, please email Kath:-  ol**********@gm***.com 

 

Song of Praise and More

On Saturday 16th November 2.30pm, St Andrew’s Anglican choir will be presenting some favourite songs of praise. Free admission followed by light refreshments at St Andrew’s church, Kings Beach.

You are all welcome.

 

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 cp*******************@bn*.au
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.

 

In Joyful Hope – Advent and Christmas Music

All parishioners are invited to a joyous Advent  celebration at Our Lady of the Way, Landsborough on Sunday, 1st December commencing at 3:00pm and followed by cool drinks and delicious nibblies.

 

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!

 

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.

 

Merindah Summer Camp 2025

 

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

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As a Parish family we would like to congratulate Mark  Crane & Tania Gonzalez who will be married on Sunday at Ilkley.

We welcome Elissa Stewart & Wyatt Goddard, who will be baptised at Caloundra this weekend.

We pray for Laurence Hood whose funeral will be at OLR 14th Nov 11am, and

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.

 

 

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