Mini Mission 2025!
A huge thank you to all those who came and witnessed Fr Richard Leonard who spoke to us over 3 days. Despite the effects of Cyclone Alfred and low numbers Monday, which was made up online with people watching, Fr Richard provided the Parishioners with inspiration, joy in laughter, some tears but most of all hope in Lent.
A special thanks to Holy Cross Funerals who sponsored the yummy morning teas and thanks to our hospitality team who helped serve over the 3 days.
Ladies Lunch
The next Ladies Lunch will be on Friday 21st March at 12 noon at Three Restaurant 115 Bulcock Street Caloundra. All ladies from all the centres in the parish are most welcome. If you would like to attend, please contact Deborah 0410531901 by Monday 17th March to confirm numbers .
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.
Encounter Day for Primary Aged Kids – Thursday 10th April
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.
Parish Dinner Dance 26th April 2025 – ONLY 6 WEEKS TO GO!
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
Help Us Build a Parish that Actively Welcomes and Accompanies New Catholics
Dear Parish Family, our call as a missionary parish is clear: we are to be a community that actively walks with others on their journey of faith. As we strive to be more co-responsible, we must ask ourselves—how are we responding to those who are already seeking Christ?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is one of the most powerful ways we can put our faith into action. Those exploring the Catholic faith need more than instruction; they need witnesses, mentors, and companions—people who will walk beside them, pray for them, and make them feel truly at home in our Church.
We cannot do this alone. We need parishioners who are willing to be sponsors, prayer partners, and guides—people who will reflect the love of Christ through simple yet profound acts of hospitality, encouragement, and support.
This is not just a request—it’s our mission. Our parish cannot grow in faith unless we are helping others do the same. Will you help us build a parish that welcomes and accompanies those seeking Jesus?
With hope and gratitude, Fr Josh
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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 Sharon Harnett & Joey Dunne who have recently died, their funerals will be at OLR 11am on 25th March & 27th March respectively, may their souls and the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners
Rest in Peace.
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