241711 Newsletter The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

LATEST PARISH NEWS   YOUNG ADULTS (The next three weeks) BEACH BBQ, 2PM – SUN 17/NOV  This Sunday, 17 November, the Young Adults group will be meeting at 2pm for a beach bbq at Alex Bluff Foreshore Park. The group will head to the 5pm Stella Maris Mass following the event.  There will be food,…

Schedule for the Week 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, 18 November Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30pm Benediction (5.15pm, Stella Maris…

Understanding Advent: A Season of Hope and Preparation As we approach the celebration of Christmas, the Church enters the liturgical season of Advent—a time of spiritual preparation, anticipation, and reflection. Advent, which begins four Sundays before Christmas, marks the start of the Church year and invites us to prepare for the birth of Jesus in…

241011 Newsletter The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Siena Catholic Primary School 58 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs [email protected] Principal: Glen Bucklar   On Monday, our school gathered at the Heart of Hope to commemorate Remembrance Day. The ceremony included the presentation of symbols such as the cross, flags, a candle, and poppies, each representing the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians. A…

Schedule for the Week 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, 11 November Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30pm Benediction (5.15pm, Stella Maris…

LATEST PARISH NEWS   Sounds of Celebration  Performances by Waves of Harmony and Sunshine Blues Band and other special guests. All proceeds go to the St Vincent de Paul Society for Homelessness Programs. $15 (includes afternoon tea) Sunday, 10 November @ 2pm St Peter’s Church Elizabeth St Coolum Beach Raffle and door prizes.   Christmas Thank…

WHAT WE SEE  x  WHAT GOD SEES  Widows feature prominently in the Bible. Today’s readings showcase two widows as examples of extraordinary generosity. However, we must remember that, in biblical times, widows were not only poor, but also without any security. Indeed, very few were below them on the social and economic pecking order! They…

The Week Ahead 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, 4 November Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30pm Benediction (5.15pm, Stella Maris Church)…