The Sunshine Coast Homeless Need Our Help!
With only 6 days to go, the race is on for each of the Priests to make their $5000 target. Balance to date— Fr. Josh $3742 and Fr Gerard $4041. 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!
Two Minute Homily
This Trinity Sunday we are blessed to hear from Fr Gerard who beautifully reflects on the profound truth that God is love in perfect communion. Click HERE to listen!
Kingdom Kids Youth Group
Kingdom Kids Youth Group is back on next Tuesday 17th June 4pm – 5:30pm at Unity College Chapel!
This Youth group is aimed at children in Grade 4-6. These evenings are opportunities to hang out and explore the faith in an accessible way, participate in games and activities, engage with input that helps build understanding of who Jesus is in their lives, and build friendships with likeminded kids in the parish.
If you would like to register your child, please click HERE to register your child!
Any other questions, please contact Amelia – wi******@**************et.au
Lay Led Liturgy – 20th June 9am OLR
Please note that the 9am Friday service at Our Lady of the Rosary Friday will be a Lay Led Liturgy on 20th June.
Jubilee Archway
Next Sunday the 22nd June at the 9.30am OLR Mass we will be having the opening and blessing of the Jubilee Archway!
You are all invited to come along and stay for hospitality.
Ladies Lunch
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!
Grief Support
The next monthly Grief Support meeting for all parishioners will be held at OLR on Friday 20th June at 9.30am followed by morning tea. Major life changes or events may cause severe emotional distress. If the Grief Support team can be of confidential assistance, please contact the Parish office or email Kath at ol**********@***il.com
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA is the official title of the journey to become a Catholic as an adult. We have a group of around 10 people who are actively seeking to join the family of the Church. If you are interested in completing your sacraments, you want to start your journey of discernment to become a Catholic or you know someone who is interested now is the time to let us know.
Join us on 26th of June in the Parish Centre at 6:30pm for our Come & See Evening where we will discuss all the
details of the upcoming journey and you can meet the team.
We encourage interested candidates to contact the parish office and someone from the RCIA team will be in contact. PH: 54309390 Email: ca*******@**************et.au
If you are already a Catholic and passionate about supporting the journey of our candidates please let us know. We are looking for people to assist with hospitality, companionship and sponsorship for our candidates. You do not have to be a Catholic expert – so if you are interested contact us via the office and we would love to speak to you.
Have a blessed week, Beth Davies, Mission Coordinator.
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.
Please RSVP the Parish office by 24th June for catering purposes.
Ph: 5430 9389 or ca*******@**************et.au
SAVE THE DATE!
Our next parish Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday 5th July 11am – 2pm at the Kings Beach Amphitheatre!
This will be a wonderful day filled with games, activities, and plenty of food to go around. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the registration form HERE. More detailed information to come closer to the date.
God Bless, Children & Families Team.
Reconciliation Action Plan Networking workshop – Truth telling, Implementing the RAP
EXPLORE THE DEEP HISTORY OF ABORIGINAL CULTURE AND CARING FOR COUNTRY
This workshop plays a vital role in reconciliation, offering a deeper understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, storytelling traditions, and cultural environmental practices across the Sunshine Coast. It highlights the profound spiritual and cultural connection to land and waters, fostering meaningful reflection and engagement. Many parishes from across the Archdiocese will be traveling to attend this workshop. This is an invitation and an appeal to OLR parishioners to join this special presentation
being hosted in our own Parish.
With special guest: Kerry Jones. Kerry Jones is a Kabi Kabi man from the Sunshine Coast and a Director of the Bunya Bunya Country Aboriginal Corporation. Since 2016, he has been an advocate for the Kabi Kabi First Nation and has worked with various environmental groups such as Maroochy Waterwatch.
Kerry is passionate about reintroducing traditional fire management practices and values collaboration with
partners to support Kabi Kabi leadership in this field.
This will be an opportunity to listen with an open heart, learn and engage in meaningful conversations,
as we move forward on the shared journey of reconciliation and unity.
Followed by an info session about implementing the RAP with a focus on key action items to
increase inclusiveness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in our Parish.
Date: Saturday 28th June Time: 9:30am – 2:30 pm
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 61 Edmund St, Caloundra
Cost: FREE but donations welcomed – all proceeds will go towards sponsoring Elders in communities
a seat at the Reconciliation dinner RSVP: Thursday 26th June 2025
Please bring a savoury or sweet plate of food to share for morning tea and lunch.
For dietary requirements please label food – eg. Dairy free, gluten free. Tea, coffee, water will be supplied.
Parent Night: The Power of Fatherhood
We warmly invite you to come to our Parent Night on The Power of Fatherhood, a night not just for dads, but for all. Joined by Deacon Peter Pellicaan, PhD, Executive Director of Archdiocesan Ministries, Robert Falzon, author and co-founder of menAlive, and Chantale Wilson, Director of Children and Families at Archdiocesan Ministries.
Date: Wednesday 25th June
Time: 7:30am – 9pm
Cost: $15 in person, $10 Online Live Stream
Location: Hanly Room, Francis Rush Centre (196 Charlotte St, Brisbane City)
RSVP: Monday 23rd June by following the link HERE.
Marriage Encounter Weekends 2025
Event: Marriage Encounter Weekend
Date: 4th to 6th July 2025 and 17th to 19th October 2025
Time: starts at 7pm Friday and finishes after mass at 4pm on Sunday
Venue: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston
Bookings via: www.wwme.org.au
Phone Enquiries: Joseph and Lisha Deseam on 0481 307 821
Email Enquiries: ql*********@******rg.au
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 Indiah Webb, Nash Stewart & Arlo Rooks who will be baptised at Caloundra & Landsborough this weekend.
We pray for Lyn Ivey (Maleny) whose funeral will be 17th June 10.30am Albany Creek Crematorium chapel.
We pray the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners –
Rest In Peace.
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