Welcome to the website of Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish...... Welcome to this Parish Website that informs you of the many aspects of Parish life. We are delighted to present such a comprehensive site for your information. 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

Library News
The Mobile Library: will be at St Vincent’s next weekend. Lots of new books for you to enjoy.
The Tuesday Book Club: at Sacred Heart meets at noon once a month for a light lunch, conversation and fun. Our book for September 14 is the popular, Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. More information from Jean on 5577 1456.

Experience the extraordinary and make a real difference!
Ready to put your faith into action? Young men (20–35 yrs) are invited to volunteer with the De La Salle Brothers to assist them in their work with the poor and marginalised in Papua New Guinea. By spending just 10 days (28 Nov – 8 Dec) in PNG, you’ll learn more about the Brothers’ life and work whilst making a positive impact on the lives of young people in need. What is just 2 weeks for you, will be a lifetime to the children you’ll be helping. Applications close 24 Sept. For details, please visit: www.delasallebrothers.com.

IGNIS - Light the fire within!
As part of our Parish Mission Disciples, Servants, and Stewards: a Spirituality for Life, Grace Harwood from Dragonfly Ministries will lead the Friday Flame group and their families in an evening of planning, preparing, and participating in a Youth Camp. All youth ministers in the Parish and their families are also invited (YFC Gold Coast, Agape, Youth Music Ministry, and Youth Mass Servers). Come and join us on Friday 3 Sept from 7-8:30PM in the Parish Hospitality Centre (50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters, 4226) for an evening of friendship, fun, and food. RSVP on or before 31 August: 0421 280 075 or email surfersyouth@catholic.org. Check out our facebook event: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112752685445423.

Peter Kearney Concert
Monday 6 September 7pm Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters.
Cost $8/$5 Concession. All invited to a great night of music. This is a Deanery Event.

Internet Workshop
Reminder to our registered attendees that your final workshop is on Saturday 4th September, 9am to 12noon in the Parish Hospitality Centre.

Ignite Conference 2010: “The Portal” 23-26 September 2010
Mueller Performing Arts Centre, Rothwell (Redcliffe, Brisbane)
The Ignite Conference is the largest Catholic event of its kind in Australia for young people - adults, teenagers and children. The conference includes live bands and awesome speakers, with streams and workshops in areas such leadership, worship, creative arts, mission, culture and prayer! Keynote speakers include Fr Chris Ryan mgl, Shayne Bennett, Karen Doyle, Patrick Keady, Robert Falzon, Ronan McGinniss, Shanelle Bennett, Ray Campbell, NET Ministries and more, plus music led by emmanuelworship!

For more information contact Emmanuel Community on 07 3217 5199 or email info@igniteconference.com.au.
Registration and full information online at www.igniteconference.com.au

A Must-See Movie!
The Catholic Leader recently gave The Waiting City a great review. This Australian film is set in India, “an intimate, complex love story of transformation” and spirituality, its director is “rising talent” Claire McCarthy. Claire is the grand-daughter of St Vincent’s Parishioner, Eileen, whose son Paul, is one of our popular volunteer Librarians. The film is on at the Gold Coast Arts Centre daily at 9.30am, 1.40pm & 6.30pm. Don’t miss it!

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