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We remember Pope Francis,
a man of humility, pastor of mercy,
and pilgrim of hope.
Let us pray that he may now be caught up
in the promise of God’s kingdom.
Rest in Peace.
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Public Holiday Office Closure April/May
– Anzac Day (25/4) and Labour Day (5/5) –
ALPHA!
Who are you Inviting to Alpha?
Our Alpha course is starting next week. Have you considered if it’s time for you or a friend to ask some questions and consider faith again, or for the first time.
The course will run Tuesday evening from 29th April in Caloundra 6-8pm.
Registration is essential for catering purposes. Click here to register and choose your preferred session.
Kingdom Kids Launch!
Thank you!
To every person who lent a hand in preparing our Easter Liturgies, a grateful parish says “thank you.” Thank you to those who began preparing the music and liturgy run-sheets several months ago. To those who organised rosters and personnel, those who practiced, played, sang, served, decorated, and directed: thank you. We say cheers to the people who worked behind the scenes and we’re grateful to those who proclaimed the Word, projected the words and prayed the words. And finally, thank you to those who simply turned up and added to the Body of Christ!
Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday, 27 April St Mary’s Church Buderim
1:30pm: Greetings and homily (Fr Gerard) followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet & Litany.
3:00pm: Benediction Blessing of Divine Mercy images & items
Mass: Attend your usual Mass or Polish Mass at 4 pm at St Mary’s
Confession: (one priest only). To obtain an indulgence, Confession is able to take place one week before or after the Feast Day.
Equipping Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Church
In these 10 sessions, clergy and laity will learn side-by-side as we explore contemporary leadership practices integrated with scripture and the example set by Jesus and His followers: think Brené Brown, Simon Sinek and Stephen Covey meet Jesus, St Peter and St Paul. The CLI offers the chance to learn and grow together as part of the Parish Hub. To register your interest email the parish *********@**************et.au“>ca*******@**************et.au and we will send you more details.
Join us as we seek to build intentional leadership in our parishes and communities.
Time: 7-9pm Monday evenings
Date: 12 May – 28 July 2025 (excl. school holidays)
Cost: $150 pp – Parish/Community groups of 5 or more*
$150 pp – 18 to 35 year olds
Sacramental Program Enrolment (Term 2)
Parents with children in Grade 3 are invited to enrol their child in our Sacramental Program using the buttons below. Please update your family information so we have your details, and then submit an enrolment form (one form per child).
Step 1: if you haven’t already done so please join Flocknote and complete the details for your family HERE
Step 2: Please complete the Sacramental Enrolment Form HERE
St Vincent De Paul Society Good Shepard Conference Kawana – S O S
Preparations are well on the way for our 2 Day book and plant sale to be held on 2nd and 3rd May from 8am-3pm at the Kawana Catholic Community Centre Nanyima St. Buddina (opposite the Kawana Library). This is now our major fundraising event. We are desperately in need of plants, decorative pots and garden items. If you are able to assist, please contact Kathy on 0432 711 282 and for book donations, call Maria on 0427 181 089.
Your continued support and generosity are always greatly appreciated.
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 congratulate Malia Cairns & Sophia Nijhuis who will be baptised at Caloundra this weekend.
We pray for Raymond Round & Sally Dowling who have died and whose funerals are on Tuesday 29th April 11am at G&W and Thursday 1st May 11am at OLR respectively.
We also pray for the soul of Pope Francis.
May their soul and the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners Rest In Peace.
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