Parish office closed 30th May—Maleny show Day—Public holiday
The Parish office will be closed on Wednesday 4th June for a staff retreat.
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).
Pick up will be in Alfred Street (at the School Bus stop) at 4.30pm to depart by 4.45pm.
The bus will return after Mass (expect to arrive back around 11pm).
If you wish to utilise this service please call the parish office 5430 9390.
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 Wednesday 4th June.
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*******@**************et.au
Ladies Lunch
On Thursday 22nd May, 34 ladies from Caloundra, Beerwah, Landsborough & Maleny Mass Centre’s gathered together at Reposium Cafe at Beerwah. It was a fabulous time of fellowship & enjoying a delectable morning tea. The joy of catching up with friends & making new connections was inspiring. Thank you to Margaret Monaghan for her organisation of this gathering. The feedback from everyone was so positive!
The next Ladies Lunch will be on Friday 20th June at 12 noon at Wung Nam Thai Water Palace, The Esplanade, Bulcock Beach. If you would like to come please contact Maureen 0437738326 by Monday 16th June. All Parish ladies are invited. Please join us!
A reminder to all that attended there is an open invite for you to join the Maleny Connect Bible study this coming Thursday 5th of June at 9:30am. We hope to see you there.
Holy Hour – Commencing Friday 6th June
Holy Hour is a chance to gather in Adoration in the presence of our God in the Blessed Sacrament. It is an opportunity to experience the presence of our creator, to meditate in awe and give thanks for the saving suffering of Jesus and experience the presence of the advocate Holy Spirit. It is an opportunity to bring all ourselves to God Himself. Holy Hour will be followed by Lectio Divina on the Scripture of the following Sunday.
Time: Fridays 3-4pm Holy Hour followed by 4pm-4:30pm Lectio Divina
Location: Sacred Heart Church, 45 Cedar St, Maleny
Encounter & Connect – Friday 6th June
You’re warmly invited to an evening of encounter—a sacred time to deepen your relationship with God. Through inspiring preaching, praise-filled music, an opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation and Eucharistic adoration, you’ll be drawn deeper into God’s presence.
Date: Friday 6th June 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Petrie Catholic Parish
Cost: Free
If you are interested, please email cp***************@**************et.au
SAVE THE DATE!
Looking for a something to do with the kids on the first day of school holidays?
Or perhaps you want to connect with other families in the parish!
This day is for you! More information coming soon!
RCIA – Commencing 26th June
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is coming up. It will begin on the 26th of June with a Come & See night and then the Learning and Discerning begins on the 17th July. This will lead to the Celebration of Initiation and Sacraments on the 23rd November. If you would like to join in, help out or know someone who is interested please contact the Parish Office on 07 5430 9390 or email ca*******@**************et.au
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!
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***********@***il.com
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.
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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 Kobe Davey who will be baptised at OLR this weekend.
We congratulate Kieran & Laura and Grace & William who celebrated the sacrament of marriage over the weekend.
We pray the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners –
Rest In Peace.
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