Stella Maris Catholic Parish eNewsletter

Monday 4 December 10.30am Funeral of Patrick Clifford, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 5.30pm Mass Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 6.30pm Consecration to Jesus through Mary (in Spanish), Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. Tuesday 5 December Junior Ministers Fun Days with God – Advent Adventures 9.00am Mass  Stella Maris School Chapel. 11.00am Funeral of Patrick McDonnell, St Peter’s Church…

Sisterhood Weekend Last weekend the parish hosted the “Sisterhood” retreat at Stella Maris Primary School. Over 100 ladies gathered from around the region to connect with other women of faith in the area and hear from our guest speaker Karen Doyle. Congratulations to the women and men who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make…

Dear friends, Holidays! What a fantastic time of year. When hearts are filled with anticipation and hope, the subject of war might seem bizarre. Yet, the Catholic perspective on war during this season of Advent offers us an interesting reflection on the pursuit of peace amidst conflict and chaos. Advent is a period of expectant…

Siena Catholic Primary School Siena Catholic Primary School wish the Stella Maris Parish a blessed and holy Christmas. May the birth of Jesus bring new hope, peace and happiness to you and your family. May this Christmas be a time of reflection, gratitude, and generosity, as we embrace the spirit of giving and share the…

Siena Catholic Primary School Keeping Christ in Christmas at Siena In Prep this term in RE the children are learning about the infancy narratives. They have learned that Matthew and Luke’s version of the birth of Jesus are different though still describe the special holy event that is the birth of our saviour. Each author…

The BIG Announcement Last week Archbishop Mark appointed Fr William Aupito Iuliano as Parish Priest of St Mary’s, South Brisbane. It’s a bittersweet moment as we farewell Fr William and wish him all the best in his upcoming appointment. Fr William will begin as Parish Priest on 29 January 2024. As a Parish, we would…

The Shepherd King This week we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. Jesus is indeed our Lord and King but he defied the expectations of kingship for those in His time, and for us in ours. Throughout history, Kings and rulers used their armies to conquer lands and gain power and wealth. Jesus conquered…

Monday 27 November 4.30pm Adoration, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 5.30pm Mass Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 6.30pm Consecration to Jesus through Mary (in Spanish), Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. Tuesday 28 November 9.00am Mass  Stella Maris School Chapel. Year 6 End-of-Year School Mass, Stella Maris Primary School.   Wednesday 29 November 7:00am Mass  St Mary’s Church, Buderim. 9:00am Mass  St…

Gospel Reflection  I’m struck by the words, ‘each in proportion to their ability.’ Now the broken part of our humanity would protest that such a giving (like the one of our Gospel by the Master) was unfair. One might experience feelings of envy and jealousy. Both envy and jealousy are as old as Cain and…

Parish WELCOME NIGHT Welcome to those parishioners who are new to the area. We want to take the time to get to know your story and welcome you into the broader narrative of our parish, of which you are now a part. Come along on Monday to our Parish Welcome night at Stella Maris, Maroochydore,…

Siena Catholic Primary School Remembrance Day Last Friday the school community came together in prayer, scripture, song and silence to remember the many men and women who served or sacrificed their life during the wars so we may live in freedom and prosperity. Year 5 led the solemn ceremony with reverence and each class bought…

Monday 20 November 4.30pm Adoration, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 5.30pm Mass Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 6.30pm Consecration to Jesus through Mary (in Spanish), Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. ParishWelcome Night. Tuesday 21 November 9.00am Mass  Stella Maris School Chapel.   Wednesday 22 November 7:00am Mass  St Mary’s Church, Buderim. 9:00am Mass  St Catherine of Siena Church, Sippy Downs. 9.30am…

To our Catholic Communities in Australia Dear friends, I’m sure October 7 is etched in our memories now as a day when once again the Middle East, and particularly the Holy Land, was devastated with a new wave of violence. The Franciscans have, for eight centuries, been responsible for the care of the many sacred…

Monday 13 November 4.30pm Adoration, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 5.30pm Mass Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 6.30pm Catholic Formation course, Function Room, Stella Maris. 6.30pm Consecration to Jesus through Mary (in Spanish), Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. Parish Finance Council meeting. Tuesday 14 November 9.00am Mass  Stella Maris School Chapel. 10.30am Mass  St Vincent’s Care Services, Maroochydore. 1.00pm…

Siena Catholic Primary School Outdoor Learning Day By Year 6 students Zali A & Rose S Outdoor Learning Day is a fun and social experience which Year 6 run. All students from Prep to Year 5 participate in whatever activity they desire. The activities are ranged between emotional, intellectual, physical, environmental, spiritual, social and school-based.…

PRISON SUNDAY The Church in Australia marks Prison Sunday this weekend.  Prison Sunday commenced in 2016, during the Year of Mercy, as an initiative of Pope Francis to observe the Jubilee for Prisoners. “We need to nourish the roots of our hope so that they can bear fruit … despite whatever evil we have done.…

Monday 6 November 12.00pm Funeral of Maxwell Lennox, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 4.30pm Adoration, Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 5.30pm Mass Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. 6.30pm Catholic Formation course, Function Room, Stella Maris. 6.30pm Consecration to Jesus through Mary (in Spanish), Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore. Tuesday 7 November 9.00am Mass  Stella Maris School Chapel. 11.30am Parish Social…

Siena Catholic Primary School Day for Daniel is a very important day on the Siena calendar. The school, through child safety activities and lessons, continues to promote the Daniel Morcombe Foundation message that child safety is everyone responsibility. Events like these are crucial in educating young minds about personal safety and encouraging open discussions to…

All Souls and All Saints Day Thank you to those who attended our additional Mass at Stella Maris Church, Maroochydore, on All Souls Day. We had a large congregation of family and friends who lost a loved one in the past year. We remember the dead often in our weekly Sunday Mass during the Eucharistic…

Good News to Share   As we look to the future needs of our Parish we must make sure our primary ministries and programs continue to thrive. Therefore, it is with great enthusiasm that I join with our Parish Finance Committee to inform you about the creation of the Maroochydore – Stella Maris Parish Endowment…