Upcoming Events
All Souls Day Mass
All parishioners, families and friends are warmly invited to join us for All Souls’ Day Mass at 9:00 am on Monday, 2 November, at OLR Church. Together, we will pray for our departed loved ones and all the faithful departed, entrusting them to God’s mercy and love.
This special celebration offers an opportunity to remember those who have died, give thanks for their lives, and find comfort in our shared faith in the resurrection. Whether you are grieving a recent loss or remembering someone who died years ago, come and unite with our parish community in prayer and hope, trusting in Christ’s promise of eternal life.
Seniors Event 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 and discovering more about your family’s past. All seniors are welcome! Bring a friend and a plate to share for morning tea.
The Christmas season is fast approaching, so be sure to also save the date for our December gathering on Friday, 18 December, at 10am where you can join us for a Christmas Carols Singalong as we celebrate the season together. More details to come!
Ladies Lunch
oin 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
We invite all parishioners to join us on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November for our Parish Retreat Weekend, with two days set aside for prayer, worship and time together as a parish community. Both days will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary.
Friday, 13 November | Encounter Night – Our Encounter Night begins with snacks and refreshments from 6:15pm, before moving into the church at 7:00pm for an evening of worship, testimonies and prayer. There will also be Eucharistic Adoration and an opportunity for Reconciliation. If you haven’t been to an Encounter Night before, this is a wonderful opportunity to come along and experience one.
We’re delighted to welcome guest speakers Pat and Kym Keady. Pat is a Catholic renewal leader, speaker, songwriter and author, while Kym is the Executive Director of Ignite Youth and a senior leader at Emmanuel City.
Saturday, 14 November | Parish Retreat Day – Saturday’s retreat will include two keynote talks from Pat and Kym, worship, time for personal prayer and small group conversations, with Reconciliation also available. Morning tea will be provided. Registration opens at 8:30am, with the retreat running from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
We hope you’ll be able to join us for both Friday evening and Saturday’s retreat! Please register via the Linktree HERE.
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 November 2026.
Click HERE or contact Fr Minje directly for more details.
Unlocking the Scripture in Mass
Unlocking the Bible will not be held during September and October. We look forward to gathering again on Thursday 26 November for Unlocking Scripture in the Mass, where we will continue to deepen our understanding of God’s Word and discover how Scripture comes alive in the celebration of the Mass.
Volunteers Required
Our parish relies on the generosity of volunteers in many different ministries and areas.
To register to volunteer in areas and ministries within the parish where you feel called, please click HERE