SHANIA ALLEN Shania is 21 years old from Tullamarine in Victoria. She is working towards achieving a bachelor’s in psychology in Melbourne. Shania enjoys art, tennis and coffee. She can’t wait to get to Caloundra and meet the young people and show them the love of Jesus!

JOHN PAUL SCHRYVERS John Paul (JP) is 19 years old from Nelson, New Zealand. Last year JP served on the UQ FX NET

team in Brisbane. JP loves mountain biking and music. A fun fact about JP is that he has 9 siblings

and 15 nieces and nephews.

ETHAN MORSON Ethan is 18 years old from Johns River in New South Wales. He enjoys all sports, especially soccer, and loves playing FIFA. During this year Ethan hopes to grow in his faith and share that faith with the young people he meets. Ethan studied Lib-eral Arts prior to joining NET.

ELISE O’CALLAGHAN Elise is from Kingscliffe in NSW and is 19 years old. Last year she worked as a Youth Ministry Officer in

the Lismore Diocese. Elise is very excited to be able to bring the good news of Jesus to young people in

Caloundra and is looking forward to meeting new people and growing personally.

DANIELLE FARLEY Danielle is 24 years old from St Louis, Missouri. She is a music teacher and has done a year of mission with NET Ministries Ireland. Danielle loves to travel and one of her favourite moments was climbing Crough Patrick alone in Ireland last year.

Caloundra 2020 NET TEAM The Caloundra MX Mission Team is going to journey with young people from Unity College, Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School and the wider Caloundra Parish. They will be inviting them into a deeper relationship

with Jesus and a greater participation in the life of the local Church Community. Throughout the year the team will be facilitating youth groups and retreats,

as well as being immersed in the life of the schools.

Welcome the 2020 Netters! We are excited to send you this team of five talented and enthusiastic missionary disciples to be authentic witnesses of Jesus Christ and to bring the Good News to the

young people in your area.

ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE TO LOVE JESUS AND EMBRACE THE CHURCH

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME -23RD FEBRUARY 2020 Proper of the Mass

First reading: Lev 19:1-2, 17-18 Second Reading: 1 Cor 3:16-23 Gospel: Mt 5:38-48

And It All Begins on Wednesday This Season of Lent is a time of fasting, almsgiving and consciously making room for God in our busy lives. Whatever image comes to your mind, with the distribution of ashes this Wednesday we begin another Lenten journey together.

Once again there are many opportunities to grasp hold of during these coming 40 days.

FASTING & ABSTINENCE: Ash Wednesday is one of two days of fasting and abstinence set down by the Church, the other being Good Friday.

In current Catholic practice, Fasting means having only one full meal a day. Smaller quantities of food may be eaten at two other meals but no food should be consumed at any other time during the day. The law of fasting applies to those who are 18 to 59 years old.

Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from the use of certain kinds of food. Everyone aged 14 years and older is required to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

The spirit of the law may invite us to extend the fast to things other than food – tweeting, surfing the net, gambling or gossiping. The minimum fasting requirements make most sense when they are combined with prayer and almsgiving.

The Catholic practice of fasting and almsgiving aims at leading us to interior conversion. We fast in order to share our time and our treasure with an attitude of love towards God and others.

DAILY MASS: Why not incorporate daily Mass into your Lenten journey this year?. We have many Masses throughout the parish during the week.

ADORATION: Every Wednesday after the School Liturgy at Caloundra there is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 10am through to Benediction at 4:45pm and Mass at 5pm. As part of your Wednesday routine, why not incorporate a visit to Our Lady of the Rosary church.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: There will be Stations of the Cross every Friday at 10am at Caloundra and 4.30pm at Maleny.

LITTLE BLACK BOOKS: Available at each church are the Little Black Books, which contain short and appropriate daily reflections which are a tremendous companion throughout the days of Lent. A gold coin donation to cover the cost would be appreciated.

DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT: This Lent why not mark in your diary the Taize prayer opportunity at Caloundra (Tuesday, March 10 at 7pm) or Maleny (Wednesday, March 11th at 7pm).

RECONCILIATION: Forgiveness should be part of everyone’s Lenten journey. It is never easy! Every Saturday at OLR church from 8:30 to 9am. Our Communal Rite of Reconciliation takes place during Holy week.

PROJECT COMPASSION: A practical and life giving aspect of Lent has always been our sacrifices and the ability to financially support, through the Project Compassion Appeal, those who have come off second best. Indeed, Project Compassion is something that all individuals and families can be involved in. Envelopes are available at the entrance to the Church.

LENTEN PROGRAMME: This year the Lenten Programme is entitled, “Be Opened—A journey to new life” . All those who have been part of the programme in previous Lents have found it a valuable part of their journey – it’s not too late to be part of it this year. Contact the Parish office on 5491 2011.

LENT IS A SOLEMN SEASON: You will notice that together we will pray the Confiteor while the Gloria is omitted until the great celebrations of Easter.

As a Catholic Parish, as individuals and as families, Lent is an important time. To ensure that the grace of this season, and all the God-given opportunities, do not just slip through our fingers; it is important to think now how this Lent will be different and life transforming.

PARISH PRIESTS

Fr Peter Brannelly PP

Fr Joshua Whitehead

Fr Joseph-Hien Van Vo

Fr Lam Vu Parish Contact details - 5491 2011 email– caloundra@bne.catholic.net.au

www.caloundracatholicparish.net

My fellow parishioners, During the week I had the opportunity to write to all parishioners who are part of our parish Planned Giving programme and

thank them for their generosity and support. As I mentioned in last week’s newsletter, the generous commitment of

parishioners and friends to the Planned Giving programme, provides us with the confidence to budget and plan. On behalf of

the entire parish, thank you.

Part of my letter included a snapshot of our current parish financial position:

In short, last year we were just able to cover all our costs but with everything else going on, this year we are worried that we will struggle to do so again. At the Parish Finance Committee meeting, as well as the Evangelization & Pastoral Council meeting, we discussed some of the challenges facing our Catholic Community. While the list is not exhaustive, it does capture some of our priorities as we look to the future.

Ultimately we can only achieve what we are financially capable of achieving. Hopefully you can see where your money goes

and that, as a Parish, we are transparent with our finances and are good stewards of the resources you give us.

This weekend I extend a warm invitation to those not already involved in the Planned Giving programme to seriously

consider making a commitment to your parish and joining. By weekly envelopes or direct debit, your financial support is

important. I can assure you that everyone’s commitment is appreciated and valued and no-one’s financial sacrifice is taken

for granted.

If you are already a member of the parish Planned Giving programme and you are happy to continue there is

nothing that you have to do - thank you.

If you are a member of the Parish Planned Giving programme and you would like to change the level of your

contribution, simply contact the Parish Office.

If you would like to join the Parish Planned Giving programme you are invited to collect the information

package at the entrance doors. By completing the paperwork and either posting back or placing it on one of the

collections plates, we will ensure your membership in the Planned Giving programme.

To everyone who in any way financially supports the Parish, your generosity and trust is appreciated. It is only

with the confidence of your support that we can embrace the exciting challenges that lie ahead.

Fr Peter Brannelly

Our unaudited Financial Reports for the year ended 31-12-2019 include the following:-

Income: Weekly collections $459,020 Interest $ 49,272 From other sources $190,981 $699,273 Expenses: Wages $129,852 Utilities $ 86,191 Parish Levies $ 85,751 Motor Vehicles $ 55,023 Priests’ Stipends $ 68,951 Office & Other $253,179 $678,947

THE CHALLENGES FACING OUR PARISH COMMUNITY

Aura, the master-planned housing development south of Caloundra, is anticipated to have a population of over 40,000

when completed. In their master planning, Stockland project up to 5 public primary schools, 2 public high schools, shopping centre the size of Chermside, railway lines and hospitals. We need to be there! Working in collaboration with Brisbane Catholic Education, the parish needs to secure land for a future Catholic school and church.

Refurbishment of the former parish office adjacent to the OLR Church into two dedicated meeting rooms, a new

disability toilet and a servery/kitchenette. The creation of a covered gathering area between the OLR Church and presbytery.

To continue with the systematic maintenance of our Parish assets including the repainting of Sacred Heart church,

Maleny.

In partnership with Unity College, the Parish goal is to fund a NET team for the next three years with the emphasis on

developing Catholic youth structures within the Parish and strengthening Parish/School connections.

The refurbishment of the current Parish Office to provide appropriate meeting/interview space, offices for the priests

and functional work areas for the Parish staff.

To fund and promote the ALPHA programme and other adult faith education programmes with the intention of

identifying and forming the next generation of Parish leaders.

To promote the Parish Endowment Fund as a viable way to support the Parish in perpetuity.

In Transition May the soul of Arnold Ruetschi whose funeral is on Wednesday

26th February at G&W Caloundra, and Jean Gott whose funeral was on Thursday at

OLR, and all our deceased parishioners, religious and Priests

through the rich mercy of God, Rest in Peace.

Parish Diary Monday 24 February

Mass (OLR) 5pm

Tuesday 25 February Shrove Tuesday

Mass (OLR) 9am

Exposition (Maleny) 9am

Mass (Maleny) 9.30am

Mass (Beerwah) 10am

Wednesday 26 February Ash Wednesday

Mass (OLR) 7am, 9am, 5pm

Mass (Unity College) 7.30am

Mass (Kawana) 7.30am

Mass (Maleny) 9.30am

Mass (Little Mountain) 10am

Adoration (OLR) 10am

Benediction (OLR) 4.45pm

Mass (Beerwah) 5pm

Thursday 27 February Mass (UNITY) 8.30am

Mass (OLR) 9am

Mass (Currimundi) 9.30am

Friday 28 February Mass (OLR) 9am

Mass (Landsborough) 9.00am

Exposition (Lands) 9.30am

Stations of the Cross

OLR 10am

Maleny 4.30pm

Saturday 29 February

The Chair of St Peter

Confession (OLR) 8.30am

Mass (OLR) 9.00am

Vigil Mass (OLR) 5pm

Vigil Mass (Beerwah) 6pm

Sunday 1 March First Sunday of Lent

Mass (OLR) 6.30am

Mass (Landsborough) 7am

Mass (Unity College) 8am

Mass (Kawana) 8am

Mass (Maleny) 9am

Mass (OLR) 9.30am

Mass (Currimundi) 9.15am

Mass (Little Mountain) 10.30am

Mass (OLR) 5pm

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday 23 February:

5pm Sunday—as today is the last Sunday of the month, we will take up our first

collection of the year for Homes for the poor , The collection will be taken up as a retiring collection.

Monday 24 February:

The Craft Group (Caloundra) meets at the Parish Centre from 9-12 noon. For more

details, please phone Helen on 0409 050 722.

Charismatic Prayer Group gathers to praise God and to give thanks for all God's

blessings, every 2nd Monday 7-9pm in the AED room. The next meeting will be 2 March. Contact Dorothy for details - 0403175714

OLR St Vincent de Paul meet at 3:00pm in the Pastoral Centre. Daily visitations of

those in need. New members welcome. Phone Dawn 5491 2011.

The Scripture Discussion Group (Caloundra) meets at the Pastoral Centre (behind

OLR Church) on Mondays from 9:15 to 10:30am. For more information contact Joan on 5491 2239.

Holy Hour, Adoration and Prayer for Priest 4-5pm OLR Church

Tuesday 25 February: Shrove Tuesday

Pancakes being made at 8am in front of the Parish Office.

The Caloundra Cards Group meets at the Parish Centre from 8:30 -12noon.

Wednesday 26 February: ASH WEDNESDAY

Maleny Cards, 6pm in the Pat Daley Centre

Please see Ash Wednesday Mass times on the left in Parish Diary.

Thursday 27 February:

The Caloundra Rosary Group meets at 8am in OLR Church.

The MMP Cenacle Prayer Group gathers after Mass from 9:40-11am in the ADE.

Friday 28 February:

Holy Hour, Adoration and Prayer for Priest 10-11am Landsborough Church.

Stations of the Cross OLR 10am & Maleny 4.30pm during Lent

Saturday 29 February:

Ecumenical Ladies’ Breakfast, Saturday 29 February at the Maleny Anglican

Church at 8.00am. Sunday 1 March:

All welcome to our refreshments after all our Masses in the parish.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE 2020 World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome all to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. WDP has the motto: Informed Prayer and Prayerful

Action. Caloundra service: Location: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 16 Bombala Tce, Caloundra Date: Friday 6 March Time: 9:15 Morning Tea, 10:00 Service.

Landsborough Service: Location: The Seventh Day Adventist Church at Landsborough Date: Friday 6th March at 9.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend as we join with members of other churches in praying for peace and justice in our world.

Following Beerwah Mass on Sat 7th March, the 1st weekend of the month, there will be community time with cuppa and nibbles. All are invited to stay, especially our new members and have a time of catch-up.

Please bring a small plate to share.

Please note Ash Wednesday Mass at Beerwah is on Wednesday at 5pm.

A Taste of Taizé This prayer-style is particularly suited to Lent. Taste this beautiful

prayer at OLR on Tuesday 10 March at 7pm OR at Sacred Heart Church, Maleny on

Wednesday 11 March at 7pm.More information on Taizé next week.

This Tuesday is Shrove or Pancake Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, which is celebrated in some countries by consuming

pancakes. In others, especially those where it is called Mardi Gras or some translation thereof, this is a carnival day, and also the last day of "fat eating" or "gorging" before the fasting period of Lent. Parishioners are invited to join the staff and students of

Our Lady of the Rosary school for pancakes, this Tuesday from 8 to 8:30am.