Mini Mission 2025!
This year, we are delighted to welcome to our Parish Dr Richard Leonard, SJ. Fr Leonard is no stranger to many of us – the author of 14 books, he has been published in America Magazine, Eureka Street, US Catholics, is a regular columnist with The London Tablet and is a regular guest on ABC radio. He has degrees in arts and education, as well as a Master’s degree in theology. He is an excellent communicator and will provide us with a solid foundation for our Lenten journey this year.
Fr Richard will lead our Parish Mini Mission this Monday for 3 days, from the 10-12th March. Mass will be at 9am followed by morning tea from 9.30am sponsored by Holy Cross Funerals. Then the Mission will start at 10am in the OLR Church, Caloundra .
Fr Richard will also lead a Mini Mission in the evenings at Stella Maris Parish, Maroochydore from 5pm on the same days.
Don’t let this Lenten opportunity slip by!
Healing Life’s Hurts Program
This Lent join Sr Miriam James Heidland SOLT for a series of video presentations on healings life’s struggles, disappointments, hurts & fears. Sr Miriam is a noted Catholic Conference speaker; parish mission presenter; retreat leader for priests, deacons and seminarians; conducting youth rallies and adult healing ministry sessions.
Come and be encouraged in your commitment to be a disciple of Jesus. Come with an open heart to receive Sr Miriam’s ministry of God’s faithful love for each of us, as well as, addressing areas of brokenness that hinder our effectiveness in our parish mission of outreach. Allow God to heal our wounds so as to enable us to personally share with others how Jesus and His Holy Spirit is at work in our heart.
When: Thursdays mornings 6, 13, & 20 March 8:00-9:30am
Where: Kawana Good Shepherd Centre.
Contact: for further details, registrations, & a sample Sr Miriam’s teachings
Email: jo********@gm***.com or Mb 0416 154 144
Baptism Preparation Evening
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, on Thursday 13th March 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 email the Parish office ca*******@bn*.au
World Day of Prayer – RESCHEDULED to 28th March
All parishioners are invited to join with the members of five other Christian faiths to celebrate the 2025 World Day of Prayer. WDP has the motto: Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action.
This year, the service has been prepared by the WDP Committee of The Cook Islands with the theme, “I Made You Wonderful”
Everyone is welcome to celebrate WDP at a church near you.
Caloundra Uniting Church 9.15am m/tea, 10am Prayer Service.
Kawana Uniting Church 9.30am.
Maleny Uniting Church 9.30am. Please bring a plate to share for morning tea.
Church on the Rise, Beerwah Parade, Beerwah at 9.30am.
Encounter Day for Primary Aged Kids
Encounter Kids Fun day is back!
📅 Thursday, 10th April (School Holidays)
🕘 9:00am – 3:00pm 📍 OLR Parish Centre
Get ready for an action-packed day filled with games, activities, engaging messages, and prayer, all designed to give kids a joyful and powerful encounter with the Catholic faith.
Who’s it for:
Children from Prep to Grade 6
Cost:
$20 per child; $50 per family of 3 or more
How to Register:
To sign up, click HERE.
Spaces are limited, so register today! We look forward to seeing you there.
RCIT- Rite of Christian Initiation for Teens
Has your child missed one of the Sacraments? Would your child like to know more about the Catholic Faith? The parish offers RCIT, for students in high school (Year 7 and up). Intakes are March and October.
Please email the Parish office for more details.
St Vinnies Dignity Packs – OLR Primary School
OLR Primary School are collecting for the St Vinnies Lenten Appeal for 2024 again this year. St Vinnies has asked if we can bring items that are needed every day and in travel sized containers. They will put them into packs and distribute where needed.
Below is the list and items are arranged in order of priority. Please insure all items are as small as possible. Please remember that weight and volume matter when carrying all you own.
Hand clean – Sanity wipes – Small towel – Vaseline – Toothbrush – Toothpaste – Bodywash (to wash and shampoo in one go) – Betadine Antiseptic Ointment – Tissues – Band aids – Fingernail and toenail clippers – Comb – Small kitchen garbage bags with draw strings – Shaving cream and razor – Sunscreen – Deodorant – Small Scissors – Insect repellent – Small hairbrush – Cap – Feminine hygiene – Pen and notebook – Small Torch and batteries -Beanie
If you can assist, please send into the Parish office for the OLR Primary School.
Thankyou in advance for supporting this worthy cause.
Parish Dinner Dance 26th April 2025
It’s been a while since our last big celebration. The parish is inviting all parishioners and friends to celebrate an evening filled with great food, entertainment and good fellowship. With the congregation now consisting of people with ancestry coming from over 24 countries, we want to take this as an opportunity to celebrate its cultural diversity and get together as single people of God. Let’s bring colour on the night and don your best frock. Tickets now available via this link: Dinner Dance 26th April 2025
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 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.
A Year of Engagement
Lord God, I say yes to your will for me:
To live out my baptism in obedience to you.
As a member of our parish,
I commit myself to your mission of invitation:
To be vibrant like your Son, to extend myself in charity,
and to actively accompany people to encounter Jesus.
Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen
On the Journey
We pray for all who have recently died, may their souls and the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners.
Rest in Peace.
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