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Multicultural Marvel Every so often you find yourself part of something remarkable – a true grace moment. For many of us, last Sunday’s Multicultural Mass and the food and entertainment that followed was one of those grace moments. They don’t just happen – it takes energy, commitment and a lot of generosity from a lot…

TAPESTRY OF LIFE Life is a journey filled with a tapestry of experiences. Some moments carry a profound significance as they mark the end of a chapter. This last year of my life has been just that – marking the end of one chapter and starting the beginning of another. With that, I write my…

Celebrating our diverse faith There was plenty of enthusiasm at our initial planning meeting for the Multicultural Mass which we will celebrate on Sunday 18 June.  Mark it in your diary!  Everyone is invited!  The gathering divided into two groups with one concentrating on the liturgy and working towards ensuring that the Mass will be…

Siena Catholic Primary School Siena Soul Food    On Wednesday evening there was a hustle and bustle of positive activity at the college Home Ec rooms. A group of dedicated, hardworking parents gave up their time to assist with cooking batches of meals, slices and biscuits ready to freeze for the families in our community…

Monday 15 May  5.00pm Confirmation preparation at Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore (reminder: no Adoration or 5.30pm Mass today). Librum Et Legere Club meeting, Stella Maris, Maroochydore.   Tuesday 16 May  9.00am Mass  Stella Maris School Chapel.   Wednesday 17 May  7:00am Mass St Mary’s, Buderim. 9:00am Mass  St Catherine of Siena Church, Sippy Downs. 9.30am (Zoom) Scripture Study Group.…

HOW DO THE DEAD RISE?   I’ve mentioned this before, but I was always afraid of Michael Jackson’s film clip, “Thriller”.   I thought it was so scary that these dead people would come out of their graves and dance their way down the street towards you. No dark street has ever been the same.…

Thank you Holy Week and the Easter Time is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, events and ceremonies. Each year across our four church communities our liturgies capture the essence of our faith as we journey with Jesus through Holy Week and emerge at Easter into the bright realisation of the Resurrection. On behalf of the…