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This weekend we celebrate Safeguarding Sunday with the theme ‘Love Protects’. Genuine Christian love is never passive. It notices, listens, responds, and seeks the wellbeing of others, especially the vulnerable. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us of God’s boundless mercy. True mercy does not ignore harm but seeks healing, justice, and protection. Safeguarding is more than a policy; it is a lived expression of the Gospel. Together, we are called to ensure our parish is a place of safety, dignity, welcome, and belonging for all.
As our Parish Safeguarding Officer, I am privileged to support our parish's commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. While I have a particular responsibility in this area, safeguarding is a shared commitment, and I thank all of you who contribute to this important ministry. I encourage everyone to continue fostering a culture of care, respect, and accountability, so that our parish remains a place of trust, welcome, and safety for everyone.
In friendship & faith. Sharron
Some Priestly Information!
Fr John will be away on retreat this week, Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September, and we wish him a quiet and prayerful time with his God. Please be reminded that the only weekday Mass this week will be at Little Flower on Thursday at 9.15am.
Fr Akesh returns from India this week and will celebrate the Masses at St Peter's next weekend, including our 10am Multi-Cultural Mass, before taking up ministry in Kingaroy for the remainder of the year. While we will miss his presence among us, the Kingaroy Parish will be greatly blessed by his ministry. We are also grateful to Fr John, who has kindly agreed to swap weekends and travel to Kingaroy to make this possible
All Special Ministers to the Sick will need to plan ahead for Communion visits and arrange collection of the Blessed Sacrament as needed.
Please note there will be no 5pm Mass on Sunday 4th October at St Peter’s.
Arrivederci e buon viaggio!
As we say “Arrivederci e buon viaggio!” to Fr Sean, we warmly welcome Fr Tom Elich to our parish family. Fr Tom will be caring for the Little Flower Community, while Fr John and Fr Wrex will look after the other Mass centres throughout September while Fr Sean is away.
Our weekday Mass schedule will remain unchanged, with Fr Wrex celebrating the Thursday Masses at Little Flower and Fr John covering all the others.
With just one priest available during the week now, we have made the decision that from this week until the end of October, Monday Mass at St Mary's will be suspended. We will advise you in advance when Mass resumes. All other weekday Masses will continue as usual. Thank you for your support & understanding.
Season of Creation
The Season of Creation runs from the World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation - September 1 - to the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - October 4. It is a time set aside each year to focus on God’s gift of creation and our responsibility to care for it, our common home. The theme for the Season of Creation in 2026 is “Living Water” As our parish is named Living Waters, this year's Season of Creation theme, Living Water, has special significance for us. Water is a symbol of God's life, grace, and renewal. Throughout September and into early October,
we invite everyone to reflect on how we can care for God's creation and be good stewards of the precious gift of water, bringing hope and life to our common home.
Caring for God's World From 1st September to 4th October, Christians around the world celebrate the Season of Creation, a time to give thanks for God's gift of creation and reflect on our responsibility to care for it. By appreciating the beauty of nature around us, we are reminded that caring for creation begins with simple everyday choices. May we use the earth's resources wisely, protect our environment, and help preserve this precious gift for future generations.
So, don’t let the Season of Creation be just another theme, poster or prayer. Let’s change something within us, choose a habit, one decision or another that helps protect our common home. Speak up when creation is treated as disposable. Waste less. Care more. Challenge indifference. Get immersed. Get uncomfortable. Get involved.
Let Living Water flow through the way we live!
Season of Creation App:
Start the Season of Creation App - still available through your App Store if you look up 'Season of Creation'.
St Peter’s Multi-Cultural Mass is Here!
After months of anticipation, our Multi-Cultural Mass has finally arrived! Join us next Sunday at the 10.00am Mass at St Peter's as we celebrate the rich diversity of cultures, traditions, and gifts that make our St Peter’s community so special. This will be a joyful morning of prayer, unity, music, and fellowship as we gather around the Lord's table as one family in Christ.
Following Mass, everyone is invited to stay and share in a festive morning tea. We encourage you to bring a plate of finger food that reflects your cultural heritage. So come along, bring your family and friends, and help us make this a vibrant celebration of faith, friendship, and community. All are welcome!
Shhh...Don't Tell Anyone! We have a little parish secret to share... and we're counting on you to keep it under wraps
It has come to our attention that someone in our parish is turning 70 on 3rd October.
Now, according to reliable sources, this particular person has a habit of disappearing on holidays every October so they can celebrate quietly and avoid any unnecessary fuss. Well... not this year! We would love you to join us for a special birthday celebration during and after the 6.00pm Mass at St Peter's on Saturday 3rd October. Unfortunately, we can't celebrate across all Parish Masses as our mystery birthday boy will be heading off on leave immediately afterwards. Now, we're not saying who it is... But if you've guessed that the birthday boy occasionally wears white, says Mass, and calls you ‘Mother’ when you say hello "Father", you're probably on the right track!
To assist with catering, attendance sheets are available at the rear of the church. We will be providing a sausage sizzle and would appreciate any contributions of salads. Please add your name to the salad list and let us know what you are able to bring. We look forward to celebrating this milestone occasion together and wishing him a wonderful birthday, so put it in your calendars and join us in celebrating with him.
Pope Leo’s September Prayer Intention
For the care of water. Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.
Pray with the Pope September 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
Sharing Our Gifts in Service
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:4)
Many Gifts – One Parish Family
Our Ministry Weekend has been brought forward and will now take place on the last weekend of September.
You will have noticed a Ministry Response Sheet included with this week's newsletter. Over the coming weeks, we invite you to prayerfully reflect on how God may be calling you to serve within our parish, whether by joining a new ministry or continuing in your current one.
Please bring your completed form back on the weekend of 26/27 September.
Our parish is blessed with many and varied ministries, and there is truly a place for everyone. Some ministries require a Blue Card and/or Police Check, and most involve training and ongoing support. What every ministry shares, however, is a willingness to serve, a generous spirit, and a commitment to using your gifts to help build a vibrant and welcoming parish community.
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.
As our Parish Safeguarding Officer, I am privileged to support our parish's commitment to providing a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. While I have a particular responsibility in this area, safeguarding is a shared commitment, and I thank all of you who contribute to this important ministry. I encourage everyone to continue fostering a culture of care, respect, and accountability, so that our parish remains a place of trust, welcome, and safety for everyone.
In friendship & faith. Sharron
Some Priestly Information!
Fr John will be away on retreat this week, Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September, and we wish him a quiet and prayerful time with his God. Please be reminded that the only weekday Mass this week will be at Little Flower on Thursday at 9.15am.
Fr Akesh returns from India this week and will celebrate the Masses at St Peter's next weekend, including our 10am Multi-Cultural Mass, before taking up ministry in Kingaroy for the remainder of the year. While we will miss his presence among us, the Kingaroy Parish will be greatly blessed by his ministry. We are also grateful to Fr John, who has kindly agreed to swap weekends and travel to Kingaroy to make this possible
All Special Ministers to the Sick will need to plan ahead for Communion visits and arrange collection of the Blessed Sacrament as needed.
Please note there will be no 5pm Mass on Sunday 4th October at St Peter’s.
Arrivederci e buon viaggio!
As we say “Arrivederci e buon viaggio!” to Fr Sean, we warmly welcome Fr Tom Elich to our parish family. Fr Tom will be caring for the Little Flower Community, while Fr John and Fr Wrex will look after the other Mass centres throughout September while Fr Sean is away.
Our weekday Mass schedule will remain unchanged, with Fr Wrex celebrating the Thursday Masses at Little Flower and Fr John covering all the others.
With just one priest available during the week now, we have made the decision that from this week until the end of October, Monday Mass at St Mary's will be suspended. We will advise you in advance when Mass resumes. All other weekday Masses will continue as usual. Thank you for your support & understanding.
Season of Creation
The Season of Creation runs from the World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation - September 1 - to the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - October 4. It is a time set aside each year to focus on God’s gift of creation and our responsibility to care for it, our common home. The theme for the Season of Creation in 2026 is “Living Water” As our parish is named Living Waters, this year's Season of Creation theme, Living Water, has special significance for us. Water is a symbol of God's life, grace, and renewal. Throughout September and into early October,
we invite everyone to reflect on how we can care for God's creation and be good stewards of the precious gift of water, bringing hope and life to our common home.
Caring for God's World From 1st September to 4th October, Christians around the world celebrate the Season of Creation, a time to give thanks for God's gift of creation and reflect on our responsibility to care for it. By appreciating the beauty of nature around us, we are reminded that caring for creation begins with simple everyday choices. May we use the earth's resources wisely, protect our environment, and help preserve this precious gift for future generations.
So, don’t let the Season of Creation be just another theme, poster or prayer. Let’s change something within us, choose a habit, one decision or another that helps protect our common home. Speak up when creation is treated as disposable. Waste less. Care more. Challenge indifference. Get immersed. Get uncomfortable. Get involved.
Let Living Water flow through the way we live!
Season of Creation App:
Start the Season of Creation App - still available through your App Store if you look up 'Season of Creation'.
St Peter’s Multi-Cultural Mass is Here!
After months of anticipation, our Multi-Cultural Mass has finally arrived! Join us next Sunday at the 10.00am Mass at St Peter's as we celebrate the rich diversity of cultures, traditions, and gifts that make our St Peter’s community so special. This will be a joyful morning of prayer, unity, music, and fellowship as we gather around the Lord's table as one family in Christ.
Following Mass, everyone is invited to stay and share in a festive morning tea. We encourage you to bring a plate of finger food that reflects your cultural heritage. So come along, bring your family and friends, and help us make this a vibrant celebration of faith, friendship, and community. All are welcome!
Shhh...Don't Tell Anyone! We have a little parish secret to share... and we're counting on you to keep it under wraps
It has come to our attention that someone in our parish is turning 70 on 3rd October.
Now, according to reliable sources, this particular person has a habit of disappearing on holidays every October so they can celebrate quietly and avoid any unnecessary fuss. Well... not this year! We would love you to join us for a special birthday celebration during and after the 6.00pm Mass at St Peter's on Saturday 3rd October. Unfortunately, we can't celebrate across all Parish Masses as our mystery birthday boy will be heading off on leave immediately afterwards. Now, we're not saying who it is... But if you've guessed that the birthday boy occasionally wears white, says Mass, and calls you ‘Mother’ when you say hello "Father", you're probably on the right track!
To assist with catering, attendance sheets are available at the rear of the church. We will be providing a sausage sizzle and would appreciate any contributions of salads. Please add your name to the salad list and let us know what you are able to bring. We look forward to celebrating this milestone occasion together and wishing him a wonderful birthday, so put it in your calendars and join us in celebrating with him.
Pope Leo’s September Prayer Intention
For the care of water. Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.
Pray with the Pope September 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
Sharing Our Gifts in Service
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:4)
Many Gifts – One Parish Family
Our Ministry Weekend has been brought forward and will now take place on the last weekend of September.
You will have noticed a Ministry Response Sheet included with this week's newsletter. Over the coming weeks, we invite you to prayerfully reflect on how God may be calling you to serve within our parish, whether by joining a new ministry or continuing in your current one.
Please bring your completed form back on the weekend of 26/27 September.
Our parish is blessed with many and varied ministries, and there is truly a place for everyone. Some ministries require a Blue Card and/or Police Check, and most involve training and ongoing support. What every ministry shares, however, is a willingness to serve, a generous spirit, and a commitment to using your gifts to help build a vibrant and welcoming parish community.
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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LIVING WATERS PARISH
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30 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture 4510 Postal address: PO Box 483, Caboolture 4510 Phone: 07 5430 9377 Email: [email protected] |
Archdiocesan Prevention
and Protection Policy The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all. Read more>>
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