Parish News
Assumption Feast Day Mass
On Saturday, 15th August, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. In this great feast, we celebrate Mary’s being taken body and soul into heavenly glory, a sign of the hope promised to all who remain faithful to Christ. As our parish patroness, Our Lady of the Rosary holds a special place in the life of our community, making this a particularly significant day for our parish.
A 9:00am Solemnity Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation and Adoration will be available from 8:00am, replacing the usual 9:00am Adoration and Benediction. As the Assumption is a Holy Day of Obligation, we invite all parishioners to join us as we gather to celebrate this great feast of Our Lady.
Saturday, 15 August | 8am – Reconciliation & Adoration | 9am – Solemnity Mass
Ladies Lunch
All ladies of the parish are invited to our August Ladies’ Lunch on Friday, 14th August, at 12:00 noon at The Waves Club, corner of Arthur Street and Bingera Terrace, Caloundra. If you would like to join us, please contact Linda on 0429 380 979 by Monday, 10th August, to assist with bookings. We look forward to seeing you there.
Seniors Event
Join the Seniors Group on Friday 21st August at 1:30pm for a visit to the Caloundra Art Gallery to explore the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize exhibition.
The exhibition features 40 finalists from across Australia, showcasing a variety of artistic expressions through mediums including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, assemblage, and digital works.
Please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. RSVP by Wednesday 19th August HERE
Volunteers Required
Our parish relies on the generosity of volunteers in many different ministries and areas. At this time, we would especially appreciate help in the following areas:
Flower Ministry – Due to ill health, John Cooper is stepping back from arranging the flowers and decorating OLR Church. We are looking for someone who would like to take over this ministry. Please directly contact John on 0409 897 673 if you would like to volunteer.
Parish Office Reception – Help welcome visitors, answer phone calls, and assist with reception duties. Training is provided. If you are available from 9:00am–12:00 noon Monday to Friday, and are interested in this role, please directly contact the parish office at caloundra@bne.catholic.net.au
To register to volunteer in other areas and ministries within the parish, please click HERE
Rosies Friends on the Streets
Our Parish is a proud supporter of “Rosies Friends on the Street” partnering with them for Outreach activities. Inspired by the Gospel, Rosies reaches out to those most abandoned, to be present with them, offering them the experience of community and belonging.
Rosies is currently seeking volunteers to assist with food collection for their street outreach ministry. This role involves driving to selected local businesses to collect donated food items, unpacking and sorting food, and helping with various support tasks at the Rosies hub.
The commitment is approximately 2–3 hours every 4 weeks, with volunteer positions available on Tuesday or Friday afternoons.
If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Rosies via the Sunshine Coast Coordinator on 0488 760 123 or email sunshinecoast@rosies.org.au.
RCIA
RCIA is for adults interested in becoming Catholic, receiving the Sacraments, or learning more about the Catholic faith. The next RCIA journey begins in September.
To express your interest in RCIA, please contact the Parish and fill out the enrolment form HERE
We are also looking for volunteers who will sponsor another adult through their RCIA journey. Please contact the parish office if you are interested.
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 Minje. 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.
On the Journey
We pray for Alexiel de Guzman, Banksia Mitchell, Alba Hockings, Frederick Magolan who will be baptised this weekend at Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra and Byron & Oli Francis who will be baptised at Sacred Heart Church Maleny.
Funerals:
Peter Hays, August 12th, 10am, Sacred Heart Maleny
Antonio Dioniso, August 13th, 11am, OLR Caloundra
We pray for the souls of our recently deceased priests & parishioners. May they Rest in Peace
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