Love Your Neighbour Christmas Hamper Collection – For St Vincent De Paul 2025
On behalf of our local St Vincent De Paul Conferences we would like to thank every one of our Parishioners for the generous donations of items for the Christmas Hampers 2025.
One of our local conferences, Our Lady of Good Counsel Caloundra and Unity College were able to give out over 70 hampers to the less fortunate within our community.
Families and individuals were so grateful in receiving the hampers as your gift offers, dignity and relief to them in tough times.
We would also like to thank Father Gerard as he was able to bless the hampers before they were distributed, as we know it’s a very busy time for our priests.
Wishing everyone a peaceful, joyful and blessed Happy New Year 2026.
Peace from the OLR Parish Service and Outreach Ministry Team.
Date Saver: Wed, Jan 21 Senior’s Group Event – Dabbling in Paint
Parishioner Jude will generously guide us step-by-step in creating our very own floral painting on canvas to take home.
Curious? Up for a challenge? Or simply wanting some company in a fun, relaxed environment? Join us in the Egan Room — and bring a friend! No art experience required.
All materials are provided, so please register HERE.
Wed 21st Jan- 9:30am cuppa; 10am painting; with morning tea at 11am.
Please bring a plate to share, and let us know if you need a lift.
Beyond Alpha – A Re-engagement Evening
Have you been part of Alpha and want to rejoin the conversation?
Beyond Alpha is a relaxed evening to reconnect with the heart of Alpha—the ideas, stories, and questions that make it so meaningful. We’ll look at what’s new, reflect on past experiences, and consider how Alpha can grow in our parish. It’s a chance to revisit the material, share your insights, and help shape the future of Alpha here.
We’d love to reconnect with you.
When: Tuesday 20th January, 5:30pm
Location: Egan Room, Parish Centre, 61 Edmund Street, Shelly Beach
Planned Giving Envelopes – 2026
Thank you for so generously sharing your treasure to help sustain and support our parish community. Your ongoing commitment makes a meaningful difference to our mission and ministries.
We will be reissuing envelopes to current givers next weekend. If you are able, we kindly ask you to consider changing to direct debit as a convenient and reliable way to give. If this option suits you, please contact the parish office during the coming week and we will be happy to assist you.
Attention Pastoral Carers (Home Communion Ministers)
The annual gathering will be held on Wednesday 28 January, from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Egan Room. Pastoral Carers are strongly encouraged to attend, as important matters will be discussed, including the Anointing of the Sick and priest availability for 2026, among other topics.
Those who are unable to attend are asked to notify the parish office.
Get Stuck Into Some Fun, Fellowship and the Big Questions To Kick Off Your Year!
A new Alpha course is starting the first week of February – so if you’ve been waiting for the chance, now is the time! If you’re looking for more, an opportunity to meet some new people and have some meaningful discussions and a meal in a fun atmosphere Alpha is what you are looking for.
Join us and bring along that friend that is always asking why? Registrations are essential.
When: Weekly From Tuesday 3rd Feb – 24th March – 6-8pm
Retreat Day: Saturday 21st March
Location: Parish Centre, 61 Edmund Street Shelly Beach
Registration: Click HERE.
Catholic Foundations Module 3: Being Sacramental
Registrations for Module Three: Being Sacramental are now open! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to learn from Deacon Peter Pellicaan, Archbishop Shane Mackinlay, Dr Clare Schwantes and Archbishop Emeritus Mark Coleridge as we explore the sacraments and sacramentality in early 2026!
Being Sacramental invites participants to explore what it means to live in a sacramental world through reflection on sacramentality, the seven sacraments, and the signs and symbols of the liturgy. This 9-week intensive is both intellectual and experiential, engaging head and heart, with an optional Archdiocesan Certificate awarded upon completion of five written reflections.
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Dates: Nine Monday nights, 2 February – 30 March 2026
Location: Hanly Room, Francis Rush Centre, Cathedral
Precinct, Brisbane CBD
Cost: $250 per person (individuals) or $150 per person
(groups of 5+)
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 Yes Prayer
Today and every day I say Yes to you O Lord.
In the same way that Mary said yes to your invitation, I say Yes to your Son’s presence in my life.
May my yes, by the power of your Holy Spirit, allow you to use all the talents, skills and gifts you have given me for the purpose of building up Your Body in our community.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.
On the Journey
We congratulate Méabh McGowan, Louie Hall and Forrest Clifford who will be baptised at OLR Caloundra this weekend.
Funerals:
Mary Thompson: Tuesday 20th January, 11am at Sacred Heart Maleny.
We also pray for the souls of our deceased priests, religious and parishioners.
May they Rest in Peace.
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