Parish News Apr 3, 2026

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Encounter Kids Fun Day

The Encounter Kids Fun Day is almost here! It’s a faith-filled day for primary school children from Prep to Grade 6 on Friday 17th April. The day includes lots of fun activities, games, music, prayer and engaging talks, all designed to help children grow in their understanding and love of the Catholic faith.

Led by a team of enthusiastic leaders, the program features interactive sessions, small group activities and opportunities for prayer. It aims to give children a positive experience of Church life while helping them build friendships and feel part of the wider parish community.

This year’s theme is “Mission: New Life” reflecting on the joy and hope of the Resurrection.

To register please click HERE.

Sacrament of Confirmation – Term 2

While Baptism is the gateway into the Catholic faith, the Sacrament of Confirmation affirms your or your child’s commitment to the faith and renews the baptismal promises before First Holy Communion.

It is typical for baptised children to be confirmed at about seven or eight years old, which the Church considers the age of reason. In this way, the sacrament is often likened to a rite of passage.

All baptised children in Grade 3 and above are invited to prepare for and celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in Term 2. The program will begin with a Parent Information Night on Tuesday 21st April, running from 5:00–6:00pm at OLR Church, and continues every Tuesday from the 5th May to 2nd June, over five weeks, with the Confirmation ceremony taking place on Friday 5th June.

Attendance at all sessions is required in order to receive the sacrament.

To register, please click HERE, where you can sign up to Flocknote and complete the registration forms.

Ladies Lunch

The next Ladies Lunch will be Friday 10th April at 12 noon at Pelican Waters Bowls Club, 49 Nelson Street Golden Beach. All ladies from the parish are invited to attend. If you would like to come please contact Deborah (0410531901) by Monday 6th April.

Seniors Group Outing – April

Discover the beauty of orchids at the annual “Orchids in April” show in Caloundra! Featuring stunning displays from growers across the region. Join fellow parishioners as Fred and Marg share their knowledge and guide us through the plants displayed, including champions. Orchid and foliage sales are available on the day.

Caloundra Uniting Church Hall | April 17th | 10am | $5 entry which includes morning tea

Men’s Rosary Group

The monthly prayer meeting will take place at Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore on Wednesday 8th April at 6:30pm.

All men of the parish are invited to join us for an evening of prayer and reflection as we unite in faith through the Rosary. It’s a meaningful opportunity to grow spiritually, spend time in quiet devotion together, and strengthen our fellowship as a community of faith.

Divine Mercy Sunday

Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated on April 12th at Nambour Parish with an afternoon of prayer and devotion.

Adoration will take place from 1:45pm to 2:45pm, including the Rosary and Benediction, followed by the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 2:45pm. There will also be a blessing of religious items, along with the veneration of the Divine Mercy Image.

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.

Have You Signed Up? Why Flocknote?

Parishioners and visitors are invited 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.