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Community News
Celebration!
With grateful hearts, we thank everyone who helped make Fr John’s 70th birthday such a joyful and memorable celebration. Our sincere thanks go to the Birthday Committee and to all who attended, contributed, and shared in this special occasion. Fr John, we wish you a very happy 70th birthday and thank you for your faithful ministry, leadership, and dedication to our parish community. As you continue your annual leave, may you enjoy a wonderful time in Tasmania, filled with new experiences and the beauty of God’s creation. We pray that the remainder of your holidays will be restful, refreshing, and renewing, returning home with many happy memories and a well-deserved sense of rest. Happy Birthday, Fr John, and safe travels!
See Ministry Matters in our Newsletter for 4th October for Fr John's journey of life.
Friday Mass
We warmly welcome back our students and staff to the school and college this week. From this Friday, Mass will be celebrated at St Columban’s College with the College community and will continue there each Friday until 30th October
Changes!
This weekend marks a changing of the guard as we wish Fr John a restful annual leave and warmly welcome Fr Sean back from his travels overseas.
With Fr John away and Fr Sean resuming ministry in the parish, we encourage everyone to read the newsletter each week and take a copy home. As we work through weekday and weekend Mass schedules with Fr Sean and the generous support of our supply priests, Fr Wrex and Fr Tom, there may occasionally be changes to Mass times or parish activities. Keeping a copy of the newsletter will help ensure you stay informed of any updates.
Season of Creation
800th Anniversary of St Francis of Assisi
Sunday October 4th marks the 800th anniversary of the passing of St Francis of Assisi. His love for God was reflected in his love for all creation, seeing every creature as a brother or sister in God's family. May his example inspire us to care for our common home with gratitude, humility and joy.
Prayer for Creation
God of all creation, we thank You for the beauty of the earth and the gift of all living things. Help us to recognise our connection with one another and with all creation, and to be faithful stewards of the world You have entrusted to our care. Through the example of St Francis, may we grow in love for You and all Your creatures. Amen
Public Rosary
All are invited to join us for Rosary in the Park on Saturday 10th October at 9:30am at Centenary Lakes. Bring a chair or picnic rug. All are welcome. For further enquiries please call Kevin 0401 213 217.
Catholic Mission Weekend – 17/18th October
This year marks 100 years of World Catholic Mission Day, celebrating God’s mission through prayer and generosity.
Today, that mission continues in places like Malawi, where communities are rebuilding after devastating floods, and creating hope for future generations. In the weeks ahead, we’ll share how you can support this living mission of love.
Pope Leo’s October Prayer Intention
For mental health ministry. Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
Pray with the Pope October 2026 (4:33 video)
Social Justice Statement August 2026
Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division
Social Justice Sunday is celebrated across Australia on 30 August. This year's theme, Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division, encourages us to be people of encounter, compassion, and unity. As a parish, we are called to live our faith through care for others, especially those who feel excluded or vulnerable, helping to build a more just and welcoming community.
We are living through an era of heightened community tension and a growing normalisation of abusive behaviour, incendiary language and violence.
In such moments of tension, the temptation is to retreat into trenches of suspicion or to treat those who differ in their views as opponents rather than as people.
The Gospel offers a different path. It calls us back to Jesus Christ, who meets division not with hostility but with mercy; not with the logic of ‘us and them’ but with the costly love that heals and transforms
.
Living the Gospel in these times is not a private devotion. It is a public witness that human dignity is not negotiable, that truth matters and that peace is more than the absence of conflict - it is the fruit of justice, reconciliation and communion.
In Australia, the strain on social cohesion has been made painfully visible by a disturbing rise in antisemitism.
Jewish communities have reported unprecedented levels of abuse, intimidation, vandalism and, in the case of the Bondi Beach attack, shocking deadly violence. It has left many to feel unsafe in places that should be secure, such as schools, synagogues, streets and public events..
Download the Statement
View the National launch on YouTube (1:03:40 video)
Launch of the ACBC Social Justice Statement on 7th August 2026 at the Francis Rush Centre.
Planned Giving Envelopes
New Planned Giving envelope packs are available. These envelopes are to be used for the remainder of 2026 only.
Please note that the 2027 envelope packs will be distributed in at the end of December. The new packs will feature different colours and, in some cases new envelope numbers.
We ask parishioners to please use only the envelopes issued to them for the relevant year. Thank you for your continued support of our parish
What is the Acknowledgement of Country, and why do we say it each weekend …
The Acknowledgement of Country is a simple statement of respect. It recognises that our parish stands on land with a long human story- a story that begins with the First Nations Peoples who lived here, cared for this place, and formed community long before us.
St John Paul II expressed this truth in 1986 when he reminded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that ''for thousands of years you have lived on this land and fashioned a culture that endures to this day." His words affirm that the deep connection of Indigenous peoples to Country is something all Australians can acknowledge with gratitude.
The Acknowledgement is not a political slogan, nor a replacement for our faith. It is simply an act of courtesy and a small step toward reconciliation.
Just as we greet someone when we enter their home, offering an Acknowledgement of Country recognises the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather. It sets a tone of respect and truth as we prepare to celebrate Mass.
First Friday Devotion
All are welcome. Join us for our First Friday Mass and Devotion in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Date: First Friday of each month
Location: St Peter's Church, Caboolture
Programme: 9:00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & silent adoration
9:30am Holy Mass
Come and spend time with the Lord in prayer, seek His mercy, and grow in His love.
"Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest." (Mt 11:28)
RCIA Journey of Faith
Our RCIA group meets each Sunday in the Parish Office Meeting Room following the 10:00am Mass. Please keep our catechumens and candidates in your prayers as they continue their journey towards full initiation into the Catholic Church and deepen their relationship with Christ
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, exploring becoming Catholic, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of God’s call, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a wonderful place to begin. Come along, meet the team, ask questions, and discover what the RCIA journey could mean for you.
(RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults; to learn more about the RCIA we recommend you read this article on the Catholic Australia website.)
News from our Youth Groups
Encounter Youth
Hey folks, get ready to jump back into Encounter for Term 3 starting 6:30pm at St Peter’s Church, Caboolture.
This term, we're spinning things around with a theme that's all about Plot Twists. Kicking off with a bang means one thing: prizes, free food, games, music, and some epic preaching! We can’t wait to see you there. Yours Truly. Encounter Cabby Youth Team :)
Living Waters Samoan Youth
The Living Waters Samoan Youth Group, express our sincerest thanks to everyone who supported our recent fundraiser – Food Bingo! Your generosity and encouragement made this event a great success. Special thanks to KSC for their generous donation and continued support of our youth ministry. We are truly grateful for your kindness. God bless you all.
Our group sings at the 10am Mass every 4th Sunday (next on 27th September) and we meet every Saturday night for our Youth activities.
‘Please don’t take a fence’
New gates have been installed at the entry and exit of St Peter’s Church. These will be closed when the carpark is full and there are no spaces available for vehicles that arrive after they are closed. This may be somewhat inconvenient, but there is parking available in the surrounding streets as well as the car parks across the road from the Church. This is to prevent the stacking of vehicles anywhere in the Church carpark, which may inconvenience emergency service vehicles, such as ambulances from entering the grounds of the Church.
I do hope that this decision is received positively as we endeavour to make parking at the 10:00am Mass a little more manageable for everyone. Thank you for your understanding in this regard. Fr John
Emmaus Prayer for Our Daily Walk
Lord, walk with me on the roads that feel uncertain, in the moments when hope seems thin and my steps grow slow.
Be the quiet strength beside me, the presence I may not always notice but always need.
Open my eyes, as You opened theirs; softly, patiently, in the simple rhythms of my day, in shared meals, in small mercies, in the graces I often rush past.
Let my heart burn again with Your nearness. Teach me gratitude that steadies my spirit ~ in each breath, each kindness, each hidden blessing along the way.
Stay close, Lord.
Shine through my ordinary moments.
Guide my feet with Your peace until I learn to recognize You in every road I walk and every person I meet.
Reconciliation Times
St Peter’s ~ 4.45pm – 5.30pm
(Note change at St Peter’s)
Little Flower Church ~ 5pm – 5.30pm
For times outside of these, please contact the Parish Office or see one of our Priests.
Magnifica Humanitas (Humanity in its grandeur)
Pope Leo XIV signed Magnifica Humanitas (Humanity in its grandeur), the first encyclical of his pontificate, on May 15, 2026.
The document was formally released by the Holy See on May 25, 2026.
The encyclical develops the Churchʼs social teaching in light of artificial intelligence, situating new questions of human dignity, labor, and the common good within the tradition that runs from Rerum Novarum through Centesimus Annus and Laudato Si'.
Read the full encyclical as a PDF.
Download the Pastoral Kit (33p PDF) on Magnifica Humanitas from Google Drive.
Each chapter offers:
² a summary of the main themes,
² biblical texts and quotes for meditation,
² personal and community questions,
² concrete experiences,
² moments of examination and prayer.
For a brief outline of how Magnifica Humanitas fits into the social teaching of the Church, see Bishop Anthony G Percy's article (and listen to his audio version) at The Scaffolding Newsletter.
Social Justice Statement February 2026
The Cost of Our Living: Economic and Social Justice for the Common Good
The Statement highlights the very real challenges facing Australian families and communities amid rising living costs. Across communities, rising living costs are making everyday necessities -like meals, energy bills, and housing – hard to afford, placing strain on young people, parents, and older Australians alike.
Download the Statement
View the National launch on YouTube (14 mins)
The launch highlights a powerful and timely message: behind the rising cost of living are real people making difficult choices every day — skipping meals, postponing medical care, and living with the constant worry of losing their home. These are not isolated stories. For far too many, this is becoming an everyday reality.
The statement invites us to look beyond the statistics, to recognise the human dignity at stake, and to reflect on how we, as a community shaped by faith, compassion, and solidarity, are called to respond for the common good.
To find out about all the wonderful things happening in our parish community, along with a list of coming events, please access our latest parish bulletin, via the Newsletter Archive button below.
With grateful hearts, we thank everyone who helped make Fr John’s 70th birthday such a joyful and memorable celebration. Our sincere thanks go to the Birthday Committee and to all who attended, contributed, and shared in this special occasion. Fr John, we wish you a very happy 70th birthday and thank you for your faithful ministry, leadership, and dedication to our parish community. As you continue your annual leave, may you enjoy a wonderful time in Tasmania, filled with new experiences and the beauty of God’s creation. We pray that the remainder of your holidays will be restful, refreshing, and renewing, returning home with many happy memories and a well-deserved sense of rest. Happy Birthday, Fr John, and safe travels!
See Ministry Matters in our Newsletter for 4th October for Fr John's journey of life.
Friday Mass
We warmly welcome back our students and staff to the school and college this week. From this Friday, Mass will be celebrated at St Columban’s College with the College community and will continue there each Friday until 30th October
Changes!
This weekend marks a changing of the guard as we wish Fr John a restful annual leave and warmly welcome Fr Sean back from his travels overseas.
With Fr John away and Fr Sean resuming ministry in the parish, we encourage everyone to read the newsletter each week and take a copy home. As we work through weekday and weekend Mass schedules with Fr Sean and the generous support of our supply priests, Fr Wrex and Fr Tom, there may occasionally be changes to Mass times or parish activities. Keeping a copy of the newsletter will help ensure you stay informed of any updates.
Season of Creation
800th Anniversary of St Francis of Assisi
Sunday October 4th marks the 800th anniversary of the passing of St Francis of Assisi. His love for God was reflected in his love for all creation, seeing every creature as a brother or sister in God's family. May his example inspire us to care for our common home with gratitude, humility and joy.
Prayer for Creation
God of all creation, we thank You for the beauty of the earth and the gift of all living things. Help us to recognise our connection with one another and with all creation, and to be faithful stewards of the world You have entrusted to our care. Through the example of St Francis, may we grow in love for You and all Your creatures. Amen
Public Rosary
All are invited to join us for Rosary in the Park on Saturday 10th October at 9:30am at Centenary Lakes. Bring a chair or picnic rug. All are welcome. For further enquiries please call Kevin 0401 213 217.
Catholic Mission Weekend – 17/18th October
This year marks 100 years of World Catholic Mission Day, celebrating God’s mission through prayer and generosity.
Today, that mission continues in places like Malawi, where communities are rebuilding after devastating floods, and creating hope for future generations. In the weeks ahead, we’ll share how you can support this living mission of love.
Pope Leo’s October Prayer Intention
For mental health ministry. Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
Pray with the Pope October 2026 (4:33 video)
Social Justice Statement August 2026
Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division
Social Justice Sunday is celebrated across Australia on 30 August. This year's theme, Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division, encourages us to be people of encounter, compassion, and unity. As a parish, we are called to live our faith through care for others, especially those who feel excluded or vulnerable, helping to build a more just and welcoming community.
We are living through an era of heightened community tension and a growing normalisation of abusive behaviour, incendiary language and violence.
In such moments of tension, the temptation is to retreat into trenches of suspicion or to treat those who differ in their views as opponents rather than as people.
The Gospel offers a different path. It calls us back to Jesus Christ, who meets division not with hostility but with mercy; not with the logic of ‘us and them’ but with the costly love that heals and transforms
.
Living the Gospel in these times is not a private devotion. It is a public witness that human dignity is not negotiable, that truth matters and that peace is more than the absence of conflict - it is the fruit of justice, reconciliation and communion.
In Australia, the strain on social cohesion has been made painfully visible by a disturbing rise in antisemitism.
Jewish communities have reported unprecedented levels of abuse, intimidation, vandalism and, in the case of the Bondi Beach attack, shocking deadly violence. It has left many to feel unsafe in places that should be secure, such as schools, synagogues, streets and public events..
Download the Statement
View the National launch on YouTube (1:03:40 video)
Launch of the ACBC Social Justice Statement on 7th August 2026 at the Francis Rush Centre.
Planned Giving Envelopes
New Planned Giving envelope packs are available. These envelopes are to be used for the remainder of 2026 only.
Please note that the 2027 envelope packs will be distributed in at the end of December. The new packs will feature different colours and, in some cases new envelope numbers.
We ask parishioners to please use only the envelopes issued to them for the relevant year. Thank you for your continued support of our parish
What is the Acknowledgement of Country, and why do we say it each weekend …
The Acknowledgement of Country is a simple statement of respect. It recognises that our parish stands on land with a long human story- a story that begins with the First Nations Peoples who lived here, cared for this place, and formed community long before us.
St John Paul II expressed this truth in 1986 when he reminded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that ''for thousands of years you have lived on this land and fashioned a culture that endures to this day." His words affirm that the deep connection of Indigenous peoples to Country is something all Australians can acknowledge with gratitude.
The Acknowledgement is not a political slogan, nor a replacement for our faith. It is simply an act of courtesy and a small step toward reconciliation.
Just as we greet someone when we enter their home, offering an Acknowledgement of Country recognises the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather. It sets a tone of respect and truth as we prepare to celebrate Mass.
First Friday Devotion
All are welcome. Join us for our First Friday Mass and Devotion in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Date: First Friday of each month
Location: St Peter's Church, Caboolture
Programme: 9:00am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & silent adoration
9:30am Holy Mass
Come and spend time with the Lord in prayer, seek His mercy, and grow in His love.
"Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest." (Mt 11:28)
RCIA Journey of Faith
Our RCIA group meets each Sunday in the Parish Office Meeting Room following the 10:00am Mass. Please keep our catechumens and candidates in your prayers as they continue their journey towards full initiation into the Catholic Church and deepen their relationship with Christ
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, exploring becoming Catholic, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of God’s call, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a wonderful place to begin. Come along, meet the team, ask questions, and discover what the RCIA journey could mean for you.
(RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults; to learn more about the RCIA we recommend you read this article on the Catholic Australia website.)
News from our Youth Groups
Encounter Youth
Hey folks, get ready to jump back into Encounter for Term 3 starting 6:30pm at St Peter’s Church, Caboolture.
This term, we're spinning things around with a theme that's all about Plot Twists. Kicking off with a bang means one thing: prizes, free food, games, music, and some epic preaching! We can’t wait to see you there. Yours Truly. Encounter Cabby Youth Team :)
Living Waters Samoan Youth
The Living Waters Samoan Youth Group, express our sincerest thanks to everyone who supported our recent fundraiser – Food Bingo! Your generosity and encouragement made this event a great success. Special thanks to KSC for their generous donation and continued support of our youth ministry. We are truly grateful for your kindness. God bless you all.
Our group sings at the 10am Mass every 4th Sunday (next on 27th September) and we meet every Saturday night for our Youth activities.
‘Please don’t take a fence’
New gates have been installed at the entry and exit of St Peter’s Church. These will be closed when the carpark is full and there are no spaces available for vehicles that arrive after they are closed. This may be somewhat inconvenient, but there is parking available in the surrounding streets as well as the car parks across the road from the Church. This is to prevent the stacking of vehicles anywhere in the Church carpark, which may inconvenience emergency service vehicles, such as ambulances from entering the grounds of the Church.
I do hope that this decision is received positively as we endeavour to make parking at the 10:00am Mass a little more manageable for everyone. Thank you for your understanding in this regard. Fr John
Emmaus Prayer for Our Daily Walk
Lord, walk with me on the roads that feel uncertain, in the moments when hope seems thin and my steps grow slow.
Be the quiet strength beside me, the presence I may not always notice but always need.
Open my eyes, as You opened theirs; softly, patiently, in the simple rhythms of my day, in shared meals, in small mercies, in the graces I often rush past.
Let my heart burn again with Your nearness. Teach me gratitude that steadies my spirit ~ in each breath, each kindness, each hidden blessing along the way.
Stay close, Lord.
Shine through my ordinary moments.
Guide my feet with Your peace until I learn to recognize You in every road I walk and every person I meet.
Reconciliation Times
St Peter’s ~ 4.45pm – 5.30pm
(Note change at St Peter’s)
Little Flower Church ~ 5pm – 5.30pm
For times outside of these, please contact the Parish Office or see one of our Priests.
Magnifica Humanitas (Humanity in its grandeur)
Pope Leo XIV signed Magnifica Humanitas (Humanity in its grandeur), the first encyclical of his pontificate, on May 15, 2026.
The document was formally released by the Holy See on May 25, 2026.
The encyclical develops the Churchʼs social teaching in light of artificial intelligence, situating new questions of human dignity, labor, and the common good within the tradition that runs from Rerum Novarum through Centesimus Annus and Laudato Si'.
Read the full encyclical as a PDF.
Download the Pastoral Kit (33p PDF) on Magnifica Humanitas from Google Drive.
Each chapter offers:
² a summary of the main themes,
² biblical texts and quotes for meditation,
² personal and community questions,
² concrete experiences,
² moments of examination and prayer.
For a brief outline of how Magnifica Humanitas fits into the social teaching of the Church, see Bishop Anthony G Percy's article (and listen to his audio version) at The Scaffolding Newsletter.
Social Justice Statement February 2026
The Cost of Our Living: Economic and Social Justice for the Common Good
The Statement highlights the very real challenges facing Australian families and communities amid rising living costs. Across communities, rising living costs are making everyday necessities -like meals, energy bills, and housing – hard to afford, placing strain on young people, parents, and older Australians alike.
Download the Statement
View the National launch on YouTube (14 mins)
The launch highlights a powerful and timely message: behind the rising cost of living are real people making difficult choices every day — skipping meals, postponing medical care, and living with the constant worry of losing their home. These are not isolated stories. For far too many, this is becoming an everyday reality.
The statement invites us to look beyond the statistics, to recognise the human dignity at stake, and to reflect on how we, as a community shaped by faith, compassion, and solidarity, are called to respond for the common good.
To find out about all the wonderful things happening in our parish community, along with a list of coming events, please access our latest parish bulletin, via the Newsletter Archive button below.
THE DIFFERENT WAYS OF FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING OUR PARISH
We are indeed blessed by all who so generously give each week to the Parish through their contributions, however that may be – cash or cashless. The planned giving program allows us to budget for the day to day running of our parish and of course to put funds aside for future works. For those who haven’t considered being part of the actual planned giving program, there are a variety of ways to do so. Please click here for more information.
We are indeed blessed by all who so generously give each week to the Parish through their contributions, however that may be – cash or cashless. The planned giving program allows us to budget for the day to day running of our parish and of course to put funds aside for future works. For those who haven’t considered being part of the actual planned giving program, there are a variety of ways to do so. Please click here for more information.
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