Parish News
Rite of Christian Initiation for Teens (RCIT)
RCIT is a journey for teenagers (12-17) who are interested in becoming Catholic or who have not yet received all of the Sacraments of Initiation. It provides a space to explore the Catholic faith, ask questions, grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and discover life in the Church.
The journey includes prayer, Scripture, catechesis, conversation and participation in parish life, with teenagers accompanied by members of our parish community.
Each teenager is supported according to their circumstances as they prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation. To find out more please click HERE
Seniors Event – October
Join us for a full-day pilgrimage to Marian Valley, the Brisbane Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady Help of Christians, on Tuesday, 13 October. A bus will depart from OLR Caloundra at 7:30am, giving us the opportunity to spend the day together in prayer and pilgrimage at this beautiful Marian shrine.
The pilgrimage will coincide with the anniversary of the final apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, providing a special opportunity to mark this significant day together. There will be some walking involved throughout the day, so please keep this in mind when deciding whether the pilgrimage is suitable for you.
Morning tea and lunch will be provided, and the cost of the pilgrimage is $40 per person. The bus will return to Caloundra in the late afternoon/evening, depending on traffic.
Places on the bus are limited, so please register HERE and include payment to secure your seat.
CARE 4 CREATION
The Parish LS Care for Creation Group is pleased to offer the highly recommended Adaption Game, presented by Sunshine Coast Council facilitators, in the Egan Room on Friday 25th September 9.45am -12.30 pm. Morning tea provided.
This is a wonderful opportunity for us, through discussion and collaborative decision-making, to learn about the climate change impacts relevant to the Sunshine Coast, to explore how climate hazards may affect individuals, households, and communities, and to identify opportunities to strengthen community resilience and preparedness. We’ll also reflect on adaptation actions that align with the themes of Care for Creation and Care for Community.
Registration is limited to 20 participants, so it is essential to book. Please book by Email via cp.serviceandoutreach@bne.catholic.net.au or contact Bob Cullen 0422056334.
Reconciliation Action Plan Group (RAP)
The OLR Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Group invites parishioners and friends to a presentation exploring First Nations Land Management and Environmental Expertise, and the remarkable ways First Nations peoples managed and cared for the Australian landscape sustainably over thousands of years.
The morning will begin with a Welcome to Country by Dr Aunty Hope O’Chin AM, Kabi Kabi Traditional Custodian from Kings Beach. Dr Hope was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to the Indigenous community as an artist and educator.
The presentation will be given by Fiona Magill, Chairperson of the Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group Inc. Fiona studied Anthropology and Archaeology at ANU.
Monday 12 October | 10:30am to 12 noon (doors open 10:00am) | Hope Dreaming Information Centre, 7 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra
Admission is free; however, registration is essential as seating is limited.
For enquiries or registration, please contact Bob Cullen at bngcullen@optusnet.com.au.
Annuals 2027
Orders & payment for these liturgical resources must be completed by Friday, 9 October 2026. Contact Vicki at the Parish office (caloundra@bne.catholic.net.au) with your name and mass centre which you attend.
Break Open the Word’ $30 | ‘Ordo’ $25 | ‘Daily Mass Book’ $30
This year, the Parish Office will cover the cost of Break Open the Word for readers at any of our Mass Centres. Normal costing applies for anyone else.
Golden Jubilee Mass
Couples celebrating 50 years of marriage or more are warmly invited to the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Shane Mackinlay at the Cathedral of St Stephen. This is a special opportunity to give thanks for the gift of marriage and celebrate this wonderful milestone with family and friends.
Saturday, 26 September | 11:30am | Cathedral of St Stephen
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 Mishara Silva, Kelsey Espanol and Avyana Simmons who will be baptised this weekend at Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra.
Funerals:
Bridget Sharp on Wednesday 23 September, 11am at Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra
Catherine Ledlin on Thursday 24 September, 11am at Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra
We also pray for the souls of our recently deceased priests & parishioners.
May they Rest in Peace.
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