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
Care & Concern Mass: This Tuesday
22nd May at 9am in Sacred Heart Church.
All Volunteers and Parishioners invited to attend.
Parish Retreat
The members of the Catholic Women's League invite
Parishioners to join with them in a Parish Retreat.
DATE: Thursday 24th May
TIME: 10.30am for 11am
VENUE: Parish Hospitality Centre
Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters
Sr Anne Surtees will facilitate the Retreat which will
conclude with Mass at 2pm celebrated by Fr Tim.
BYO lunch, Coffee / tea & bickies provided. Please RSVP to
the Parish Office on 5572 5433. All welcome.
Catholic Womens League
Friendship Day
10am – 2pm Thursday 17th May in the
Parish Hospitality Centre, Clear Island Waters. Usual fun and cards of your choice,
$5 Entrance, Raffle & Lucky Door Prizes,
ALL WELCOME. Contact Shona on 5529 2325 for more information
Art Union Tickets
Be one of the first to own this exciting new 4x4 vehicle for just $10 a ticket. You could be in the driver's seat by helping to build a new church at Stella Maris Broadbeach. Ticket sales close on 15th June 2012. Drawn 24th June 2012 after the 9am Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Winner will be notified by phone and the results published in the Parish and School newsletters.
Click here for full details and to download the order form.
Christian Initiation of Adults. The inquiry phase of Christian Initiation of Adults kicks off on Sunday 27th May. A small
group will be meeting after the 6pm Sunday night Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters. If you know of an
adult who may be interested in becoming Catholic, please invite them to this session. Contact me or Sr Mary via the Parish
Office for further information. We are also seeking parishioners willing to be sponsors. The parish is offering a process
which is flexible, according to the needs of each individual inquirer. If you are interested in finding out more about the role
of sponsor, please contact me for more information.
New Sacramental Program: Registration forms for the new Sacramental Program commencing July 2012 are now
available from the Parish Office. Registrations close Friday 22nd June. Forms received after this date will automatically be
held over to the 2013 program. Click here for further information.
AGAPE - A social & spiritual community of adults (18-40's)
from different churches who come together for
fellowship and to learn more about their faith.
Agapé meets this Monday 21 May in the Parish
Hospitality Centre at Clear Island Waters.
Contact: Donn 0402 338 544
or Visit our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/AgapeEcumenicalAdultsGroup
Youth News
Veniré is starting 31 May, 6:30pm to 8pm, dinner provided.
To find out more go to
www.facebook.com/venireyouth
Veniré provides an opportunity for young people
to find their identity in Christ; empowering
them to know, to love and to serve the Lord.
Faith formation through: activities, experiential
learning, community, socialising, social justice, testimonies.
NEEDED!!! Some parishioners to assist and support Veniré through providing food for the youth nights. Doesn't need
to be every week but if you are able to either cook a meal
or donate money to purchase a meal every once in a while,
it would be a huge help. Please contact me (details below),
if you can help. We would love to have your support.
Contact Eliza on surfersyouth@catholic.org or 0407 038 000 or on Facebook - Eliza Kerklaan Vinnies Parish Youth-Coordinator.
Check out the latest newsletter for all the news!
