Welcome to the website of
Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish......
The Parish of Surfers Paradise is one of the largest Parishes in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. One of the advantages of being large is that we are able to offer a variety of avenues for involvement in Church life and ministry. This Parish website outlines opportunities for you to become more involved in the life our Parish community. It is through the Sacrament of Baptism that we are prompted to take part in the mission of Jesus. We all have our different talents and abilities by which we can make a contribution to the mission of the Church in Surfers Paradise. If you come across an area that appeals to you and you would life to become more informed or involved, please refer to the Parish Directory for contact names and phone numbers or contact one of the members of the Parish Team.
As a Parish Pastoral Team, we are committed to providing pastoral care which nourishes faith in action. It is together then, that we are called to build a Church that is caring of one another, that continues to learn from its tradition, that seeks to nourish faith, and that reaches out to those beyond our Parish family.
We invite you to take some time to browse through this Parish website and to come to know our Parish better. |
Community News
LENTEN GROUPS
Strong feedback came though the Parish Consultation Gathering to Listen – Share
the Journey for scripture study and reflection groups. In response, the parish will use the Archdiocesan Lenten resource for
2012 Towards the Light. Groups will commence the six week program the week beginning Monday 20th February. Please
contact the Parish Office 5572 5433 to register your involvement. A donation will be requested to cover the cost of the
booklets. Books need to be ordered in the next fortnight by 3rd February.
A seminar outlining the program will be held at Mary Immaculate Church, 31 Edmund Rice Drive, Ashmore on
Wednesday 15th February. Cuppa at 7.15pm; session commences at 7.30pm; finish with closing prayer at 9pm.
RSVP to 5510 2222 or lis@scp.org.au for catering. Please support this initiative which came at your request.
DANCE NIGHT
The Gold Coast Charismatic Prayer Group “Fuentes de Agua
Viva” is celebrating their 10th Anniversary with a Dance Night
to raise funds for the rebuilding of Stella Maris Church.
Live Latin music by Voice & Congas
Date: Saturday 11 February 2012
Time: 7.30pm – 11.30pm
Venue: Casey Hall,
Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters
Cost: $10 / person
Food and drinks to be sold at affordable prices on the night.
For more information or to purchase tickets, phone the Parish
Office. Individuals, couples or tables of 8 all welcome.
ROSIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS:
ROSIES is seeking warm hearted,
friendly, outgoing, non-judgmental
people to join their team of volunteers to work in the Southport
Courthouse and Drop-in Centre. You would be required to
offer refreshments & friendship to the needy of our community.
Hours of attendance are 7.45am – 12.15pm. Day / days of work
optional. If you are able to help this most worthwhile cause,
please contact Rosies Gold Coast Co-ordinator, Kathleen Vlasic
on 0432 115 602. Your help will be most appreciated.
R.E. PROGRAM IN STATE SCHOOLS
School starts again soon and we will
once again be going into the 4 State Schools in our
Parish to teach Religious Education to our Catholic
children. We need volunteers to help with this program.
If you have 1½ hours per week to spare, we would love to
hear from you. Full training is available – all you need is the
time! Please phone me at the Parish Office on Tuesday or
Thursday if you would like to join the team.
Rita Foxlee – Coordinator State School R.E.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY MASS for
South Coast Deanery, 2012
Married couples from all South Coast
Parishes are invited to a celebration of
Eucharist at 11:00am, at St Benedict's
Church Wallaby Dr, Mudgeeraba, on Sunday 12 February,
to celebrate their marriage, whether married only last year
or decades ago.
Invite the whole family to come along, if 2012 is a significant
mile-stone anniversary for you.
Father Rafal Rucinski, Parish Priest of Nerang Parish, will
conclude the Liturgy with a renewal of your Marriage Vows.
We invite couples to bring a plate and stay awhile, to chat
with other like-minded couples, over a BYO lunch on the
verandah, Tea and coffee provided.
Contact & RSVP: Sue and Bren on 5522 4880.
SACRED HEART BRIDGE CLUB
is now OPEN. Come along Monday & Friday
afternoons in the Hospitality Centre. Phone
Cheryl 5538 8821. “Beginner’s Lessons” It’s easy
to learn and you don’t need a Partner!! Gets your brain
working again. Meet loads of new friends. All welcome.
Youth News
Last week I was in Brisbane developing my skills
and knowledge about Youth Ministry at the Youth
Ministry Essentials course run by Youth and
Children’s Ministry team (YCM) from the Faith& Life Vicariate of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane.
The knowledge and experiences of Michael Hart and Anita
Hendrie (YCM youth team) as well as the guest presenters,
have fired me up ready to start the year. Michelle Coyle,
Agape leader, also attended the course and I am sure she is
also filled with the same great knowledge and information as
I am and ready to put it into practice.
There is a bunch of us already going to be heading up to
Fuel on the 19th of February in Brisbane. It is a praise and
worship night ran by Emmanuel Worship. It is a fantastic
night and if you would like to come please contact me.
Contact Eliza, our Youth Coordinator, on surfersyouth@catholic.org or 0407 038 000 or on Facebook - Eliza Kerklaan Youth-Coordinator.
