Parish office closed 30th May—Maleny show Day—Public holiday
The Parish office will be closed on Wednesday 4th June for a staff retreat.
Save the Date!
On Sunday the 22nd June at the 9.30am OLR Mass we will be blessing and opening the Jubilee Archway!
Keep an eye out for more details to follow.
Children’s Liturgy
Every Sunday during the school term at the 9am Maleny and 9:30am Caloundra Masses, all younger members of our Parish Family are invited to a special Children’s Liturgy of the Word. All are welcome.
What is a Reconciliation Action Plan? and Why have a RAP?
Saturday 31 May, Morning Tea 10.30am.
Presentation 11.00am-12 Noon. OLR Catholic Church, 61 Edmund St. Caloundra.
Hosted by OLR Service & Outreach Ministry Team.
All are most welcome to hear Joni McCourt (Archdiocesan RAP Manager) and Ravina Waldren (Murri Ministry Coordinator)
explore these questions. A RAP focuses on strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and piloting strategies for further reconciliation commitments and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
“This is not about politics or ideology; it’s about the Gospel. So that, in the power of the Gospel, we can walk together the path of a genuine and lasting Reconciliation”– Archbishop Mark Coleridge.
The Sunshine Coast Homeless Need Our Help!
Fr. Josh and Fr Gerard are participating in the 2025 Vinnies CEO sleep out. The race is on to make their $5000 fundraising target per person. If you would like to support one or both of their causes head to the Vinnies CEO sleepout website:
www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/frjoshuawhitehead/queensland
www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/gerardlai/queensland
They will be sleeping on Maroochydore Beach on the longest night of the year, 19th June, as part of an eye-opening experience, as well as to raise awareness for those who are sleeping rough every night. Thank you in advance for any contribution you make!
Sang’s Ordination – Friday 13th June
Sang Duc Bui is being ordained to the Priesthood and would like to welcome you to his ordination on Friday the 13th June, 7pm at the Cathedral of St Stephen.
A 35 seat bus is being organised for those who would like to go and don’t want to drive. The cost is $20 per person (cost is subsidised by the Parish).
Please arrive at OLR at 4.30pm to depart by 4.45pm.
The bus will return after Mass (expect to arrived back around 11pm).
If you wish to utilise this service please call the parish office 5430 9390.
Lectio: ‘Mary: The Bible and the Mother of God’ bible study
This 8 wk Thursday morning video and discussion course presentations by Dr Brant Pitre, from the Augustine Institute, will address doctrines of the Blessed Virgin Mary such as the ‘Immaculate Conception/Bodily Assumption into Heaven/ Mother of God/ Our Mother & our Model Disciple’ from OLD and NEW Testament scriptures.
We will discover Old Testament revelations of Mary as the ‘New Eve’, the ‘New Ark’ and the ‘New Rachel’ that will enhance your concepts of Mariology and assist you to build, with your non-Catholic family and friends, bridges of understanding instead of walls of division.
When: Thursdays 8:00-9:30 am from 12th June-31st July (morn. tea served)
Where: Kawana Good Shepherd Centre, Buddina (opp Library & Centrelink).
‘No Cost’ Registrations & Enquiries:
Contact: John Manion by email: jo***********@*******om.au
Diary Date—27th June 2025
Presentation on ‘Dementia Awareness’ by Leah Keating, Dementia Doula
Thanks to Holy Cross Funerals who will be sponsoring Morning tea and bringing Leah back to the Coast, this time at the Hinterland!
On Friday 27th June following 9am Mass at Mary Mackillop Beerwah, we will have morning tea before Leah’s presentation. Understanding dementia – supporting loved ones & our community.
Dementia affects more than just memory, it impacts families, friendships, and daily life. Whether you’re caring for a loved one or simply want to understand more, join us for a free Dementia Awareness session at Beerwah.
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 Archie Sanders, Ethan Human, Alexander & Kyan Hamling and Jaxson Tran who will be baptised at Caloundra and Maleny this weekend.
We pray for Kerin O’Sullivan whose funeral will be at OLR 11am on the 29th May. We also pray for the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners, may they
Rest In Peace.
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