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As we gather in our church communities this weekend it might be appropriate to ask ourselves – what unites us? Look around you – we are such a diverse crowd! In two weeks, we will celebrate our Multicultural Mass followed by a food and cultural extravaganza. The movement and colour and vibrancy of the liturgy…

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which our communities celebrate liturgies and live out our faith.  We pay respects to leaders past, present and emerging. May their example of stewardship be reflected in our lives. Monday 3 June St Charles Lwanga 5.15pm Benediction, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 5.30pm Mass, Stella Maris Church,…

Change of Date Normally on the first Thursday of the month we have baptismal preparation for parents with young infants. However, we will have to postpone the preparation night to the following Thursday (13 June), because on next Thursday we are celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation for over 100 of our younger parishioners at Stella…

It all culminates next Thursday   This is the final week of preparation as over 100 of our young parishioners look forward to celebrating their Confirmation at Stella Maris this Thursday evening. The journey towards the celebration of the sacrament began way back on April 23 when Jesuit theologian and author Fr Richard Leonard led…

Siena Catholic Primary School  On Monday, the school came together to recognise and reflect on National Sorry Day. This day, that we acknowledge as a nation, recognises the inhumane treatment of our First Nations people by Australian governments, churches and institutions and asks for forgiveness. National Sorry Day or the National Day of Healing is…

One of the hardest things to do as a priest is preach on the Trinity. The second hardest thing to do is preach and write a newsletter article on the Trinity. But that’s what a good assistant priest does ! So for today’s theological and ecclesial dilemma, I attempt to shed light on the conundrum…

Siena Catholic Primary School  We are truly blessed to have such an array of opportunities for our students to learn, perform and be inspired musically here at Siena. We are blessed to have such experienced talented tutors to teach our students. Here are some recent concerts that our Siena students performed. Primary Concert Band students…

Welcome to Trinity Sunday The Sunday after Pentecost is celebrated as the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. This timing is deliberate, coming as it does after the commemorations of the life, passion and resurrection of Christ at Easter, and of the gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Although the term “Trinity” does not…

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which our communities celebrate liturgies and live out our faith.  We pay respects to leaders past, present and emerging. May their example of stewardship be reflected in our lives. Monday 27 May 5.15pm Benediction, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 5.30pm Mass, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 7.00pm-9.00pm Catholic…

It is unfortunate that Pentecost somehow gets lost in comparison with all the other important church feasts and celebrations.   After all, Christmas is anticipated by everyone because of all the shopping and Christmas presents and big family gatherings. The Easter event is dramatic and its liturgies very distinct. The bigger bonus for most people…