Announcement of Our New Archbishop
It was announced this past week that Bishop Shane Mackinlay, the current Bishop of Sandhurst, will be installed as the eighth Archbishop of Brisbane on 11th September 2025. Thank you, Lord for the gift of a new chief shepherd for our diocese. Please pray for Bishop Shane.
Statement from Archbishop Mark Coleridge
Bio Archbishop-elect Shane Mackinlay
First Holy Communion Registrations are OPEN!
If your child is in Grade 4-6 and has already completed the Sacrament of Confirmation, you are invited to register them for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. For those families who had signed up for Confirmation this year and your child is in year 4 and above, please email the parish office that you would like your child to continue their sacrament – you don’t need to register again.
The 2025 Sacramental Program (FHC) will launch on Tuesday night 22nd July at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Please register through the website HERE.
Peter’s Pence
Each year parishes in the Archdiocese of Brisbane take up the Peter’s Pence collection as a retiring collection. This year’s collection will be taken up on the 28/29 June, 2025 (13th Sunday of Ordinary Time) the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul.
Peter Farrell
Peter, who worships with the Hinterland Community, was recently awarded a badge and certificate celebrating 50 years of service in St Vincent de Paul. Thank you Peter for your dedicated service of the poor and vulnerable in our community.
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.
Volunteers Needed – Containers for Change
We’re looking for a few generous helpers to take our 10-cent recyclable bottles to the collection point on a fortnightly basis. The time commitment is just 1 hour every two weeks. If you’re able to assist, please contact the Parish Office.
Your support helps care for creation and raise funds for parish initiatives.
Thank you! Blessings, Community Service and Outreach Team
Catholic Mission – Thank you
On Monday, 9th June, Catholic Mission welcomed supporters to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Caloundra. The morning began with a beautiful Mass celebrated by Fr Joseph, who spoke about the interconnectedness between Our Lady, Mother of God, and mission. He reflected on the unique ways each of us is called to mission and encouraged us to serve as a beacon for future generations.
Following the Mass, our supporters gathered in the Community Room for a delightful morning tea featuring freshly baked scones. They then had the opportunity to hear from Abraham Muma about the ongoing efforts to support expectant mothers in the Diocese of Mpika, Zambia.
To all our wonderful supporters who attended, thank you. I hope you found the morning both meaningful and uplifting, and that you left with a deeper understanding of the urgent support needed by expectant mothers in Zambia. My own visit was filled with moments of joy, sadness, compassion, and love—but ultimately, I left with hope, which continues to shine through the projects Catholic Mission supports.
Abraham also prepared a THANK YOU message for all of you. Click here to watch the message.
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
Family Fun Day – 5th July!
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
All are invited to attend this game changing event hosted by Archdiocesan Ministries. This will equip you with practical tools to navigate the shifting family dynamics in a world of constant change.
Those of us with children and grandchildren can often be at a loss as to how to ‘do’ family in an age where the demands and pressures on parents and children are only growing. This seminar will give you access to speakers who have walked the road of family, Fatherhood and parenting across generations. The Parish Staff and Volunteers had the honour of Robert Falzon from MenAlive ministry speak to them – his perspective on the importance of Fatherhood in the family is touching and compelling. He will be joined by Deacon Peter Pellicaan PHD Executive Director of Archdiocesan Ministries and Chantale Wilson Director of Children & Families at Archdiocesan Ministries. Attendance can be in person or online.
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 Tommy & Hallie Byrne, Eleanor Burl-Ward and Ruadh O’Sullivan who will be baptised at Caloundra & Maleny this weekend.
We pray for Charles Camilleri whose funeral was on Friday 20th June at G&W.
We pray the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners –
Rest In Peace.
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