Living Waters Catholic Parish is part of the Brisbane Northern Rivers Deanery and embraces the communities of:
~ Little Flower Bribie Island
~ St Peter's Caboolture
~ St Michael's Kilcoy
~ St Mary's Woodford
Welcome to Living Waters Catholic Parish, serving the communities of Bribie Island, Caboolture, Woodford and Kilcoy. United in the Risen Christ, we walk together as one parish family, caring for one another and reaching out in His name with hope, justice and love.

With the Church across Australia, we continue praying for the Spirit’s guidance as we live out the Plenary Council’s call to renewal. We hold close the words given at the establishment of our parish:

“May the rivers and waterways of this parish be a constant reminder of Jesus’ promise of ‘living water’, becoming in the people a spring welling up to eternal life.”

May Our Lady, Mother of God and Mother of the Church, intercede for our parish, that Living Waters may be richly blessed through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Community News


National Vocations Awareness Week 2026

National Vocations Awareness Week in Australia is celebrated from August 2 to August 9, 2026, aligning with the liturgical celebrations of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop and St. John Vianney. It is where we join Catholics across Australia in praying for and promoting vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and committed Christian service. This special week is an opportunity to reflect on God's call in our lives and to encourage young people and adults alike to listen with open hearts to where the Holy Spirit may be leading them.
As members of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, let us pray for an increase in vocations and support those who are discerning their future path. May our parish communities be places where God's call is welcomed, nurtured, and celebrated. "Lord, help us to hear your voice and respond with generosity and faith."
Please keep our seminarians, priests, deacons, and religious in your prayers throughout the week.



~ Whole School & Parish Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of St Mary of the Cross ~ 

Mass will be celebrated this Friday at 9.30am in the Mary MacKillop Muli purpose Centre in the School Grounds.

We warmly invite all parishioners to join our school community for the Whole School / Parish Mass as we celebrate the Solemnity of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, Australia's first saint. We look forward to sharing this special celebration with you and strengthening the bonds between our parish and the whole school community
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Parish Office Opening Hours
Just a little remember that the Parish Office hours will remain somewhat fluid through until Tuesday 11th August with Staff away on leave. If you need to contact a Priest urgently, please give them a call – mobile numbers on the front of the newsletter.
We take this opportunity to share that Fr Akesh will be taking his annual leave from this coming Friday. He will return home for 5 weeks to enjoy time with family and friends. In the meantime, we warmly welcome Fr Wrex on board. Fr Wrex will support Fr John & Fr Sean by looking after the Masses at Little Flower.



​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)



​Vinnies Winter Appeal

Please don’t forget the Vinnies Winter Appeal. Your generous donation towards this appeal helps to keep singles and families warm and fed this winter. Envelopes are available on the seats or at the back of the churches.

On a cold July morning, Michael was walking to the bus stop when he noticed something odd: a blue winter coat hanging neatly over a neighbour’s front fence. It wasn’t thrown or forgotten. It was placed there with care - zipped up, sleeves straightened, pockets emptied. A small handwritten note was pinned to the collar: “If you need this, it’s yours.” Michael paused longer than he meant to. He didn’t know who had left it there, and he didn’t know who would take it. But he knew one thing: someone had thought of someone else. Later that week, the coat was gone. In its place was a simple thank-you note, written in shaky handwriting: “I was cold. Now I’m not. Bless you.” Michael never found out who wrote either note. But every time he walked past that fence, he felt something shift inside him — a reminder that kindness doesn’t need an audience, and that small acts can warm more than bodies. They warm hearts. They warm communities. They warm the world.

As the colder months settle in across our community, our St Vinnies conferences across the parish are once again calling on us to support their Annual Winter Appeal. Each winter, many local families struggle with the rising cost of living, heating, clothing, and basic essentials. Your generosity can make a real and immediate difference. Envelopes are on the seats or at the back of the churches. Thank you for once again getting behind this appeal.



RCIA Information Morning

You are warmly invited to our RCIA Information Morning on Sunday, 2nd August at 11.30am in Mary MacKillop Hall. 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, this relaxed and welcoming session 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.)



Home Heart & Soul
Wednesday, 5th August; Time: 10.30am - 2.30pm at the Holy Trinity Church, 352 St Vincent’s Road Banyo.

The greying years are often a difficult time for parishioners as we try to navigate changing living arrangements, health, financial and social circumstances.

The Archdiocese of Brisbane’s free Home, Heart & Soul seminar provides advice and information on a range of pertinent matters, as a service to older parishioners. The seminar will feature professional guest speakers and a range of information sessions on estate planning and legal advice, retirement planning and financial advice, charitable gifts in Wills and perpetual endowments, funeral pre-planning and in-home community support services.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided free of charge. To register your attendance at the event please call 07 3324 3632 or visit: Home, Heart & Soul Seminars. Please RSVP on or before Monday, 3 August 2026. Please join us for this day of practical advice on navigating your latter life.



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 and we meet every Saturday night for our Youth activities.



Pope Leo’s August Prayer Intention

For evangelization in the city. Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.

Pray with the Pope August 2026 (4:25 video)



‘Please don’t take a fence’ 
In the weeks that are ahead, new gates will be 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.

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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.