Parish News
Seniors Gathering November
Join us on Thursday, 12 November, at 10am in the Egan Room at Caloundra Church for our next Seniors Group gathering. Members of the Caloundra Family History Research Group Inc. will share an introduction to tracing your family history, exploring ways to uncover family stories, learn more about your ancestors and discover the history behind your family name. It’s a great opportunity to learn something new, share stories and enjoy a morning together. All seniors are welcome, so bring a friend and a plate to share for morning tea. We look forward to seeing you there!
Ladies Lunch
Join us for our final Ladies Lunch for the year on Friday, 13 November, at 12 noon at Harry’s Beach Bistro, 36 Esplanade, Headland, Kings Beach. All ladies are welcome! It’s a lovely opportunity to catch up with friends, renew old friendships and perhaps make some new ones.
To attend, please contact Deborah on 0410 531 901 by Monday, 9 November.
Parish Retreat Weekend
Final Reminder – Our Parish Retreat Weekend is coming up, with guest speakers Pat and Kym Keady joining us at OLR for a weekend of worship, prayer and time together on 13-14 November.
Come along, encounter God and share in this special weekend with our parish community! Register by clicking HERE
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal
Next weekend, 14-15 November, marks our annual St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal.
Throughout the year, local Vinnies conferences provide vital assistance – food, support and care to families experiencing hardship as well as providing a meal every Thursday night at Happy Valley for the homeless. This Christmas Appeal helps fund Christmas Hampers, bringing a little extra hope, comfort and joy to those who need it most, especially children.
Next weekend, envelopes will be provided on the pews. Your generosity makes a real difference in the lives of others. Thank you for your ongoing support and compassion.
Prison Pastoral Care
“No one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy.” (Pope Francis)
This Sunday is Prison Sunday, and Centacare is seeking women and men to volunteer in Catholic pastoral care at correctional centres across the archdiocese, including Southern Qld, Brisbane Women’s, Arthur Gorrie and Maryborough. Volunteers receive training and support, with a commitment of just one morning a week. To find out more, contact Judy Norris on 0428 669 572 or judy.norris@ben.centacare.net.au.
Men’s Rosary
Join us at OLR on Wednesday, 11 November, at 6:30pm for prayer, reflection and connections as Catholic men across the Sunshine Coast unite in Faith through the Holy Rosary.
National Life Summit
Australia Life invites you to its third National Life Summit on the Gold Coast on Saturday, 28 November. Hear from leading Australian and international speakers working to protect human life, including Dr Dermot Kearney and Lydia Taylor Davies. The full-day event includes meals and drinks, with parishioners receiving a 10% ticket discount using the code LIFE10. Click HERE for more details.
Christmas Carols
Caloundra RSL is hosting a morning of Christmas carols featuring the Unity College Choir on Monday, 23 November, at 11am. The event will take place at Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace, with morning tea provided. Scan HERE to book your place
World Youth Day in Seoul with Pope Leo
Young adults aged 18–30 from the Archdiocese of Brisbane are invited to join the pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea. Fr Gerard Lai and Fr Minje Kim will accompany pilgrims as chaplains. Encounter Christ, deepen your faith and build friendships with young Catholics from around the world. Come and share this journey of faith!
The estimated cost is $5,200 per person, subject to change, including flights, travel, accommodation, some meals, a pilgrim shirt and gatherings before and after WYD.
Applications are now open, with registrations closing in late November 2026. Click HERE or contact Fr Minje directly for more details.
Rosie’s Friends on the Street
Our Parish proudly supports Rosies Friends on the Street through outreach activities. Inspired by the Gospel, Rosies reaches out to those most abandoned, offering presence, community and belonging.
Rosies is seeking volunteers to collect donated food from local businesses, sort and unpack food, and assist at the Rosies hub. The commitment is approximately 2–3 hours every four weeks, with Friday afternoon positions available. To volunteer, contact the Sunshine Coast Coordinator on 0488 760 123 or email sunshinecoast@rosies.org.au.
On the Journey
We pray for Archie, Sage & Myla Whiteley who will be baptised at Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra this weekend.
We pray for Robert ‘Bob’ Vigar, whose funeral will be on Thursday, 12 November at Sacred Heart Church, Maleny, and Deirdre Cassin, whose funeral will be held on Tuesday, 24 November at OLR, Caloundra. We also pray for all our recently deceased Priests and Parishioners. May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
A Prayer for November from Pope Leo
Lord, source of all abundance,
we thank you for the gifts you place in our hands.
Free our hearts from greed and selfishness,
and teach us to be wise and generous stewards of your grace.
Guide us to use what we have not for ourselves alone,
but for the common good and in true solidarity with those who have less.
May our resources bring dignity, hope, and love to our brothers and sisters.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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