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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

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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.

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Clergy Convocation & Change to Weekday Mass Times

Next Wednesday & Thursday ( 22nd & 23rd July) the priests of the Archdiocese of Brisbane will gather with Archbishop Shane for the annual Clergy Convocation. This important event brings together clergy from across the Archdiocese for prayer, reflection, ongoing formation, and fraternity. The Convocation provides an opportunity for priests to deepen their spiritual lives, reflect on the mission of the Church, share pastoral experiences, and discuss ways of serving the People of God more effectively in our parishes and communities. It is also a valuable time for renewal and mutual support among those entrusted with pastoral leadership throughout the Archdiocese. With this in mind we wish to share that on those days there will be no 9.30am Wednesday Mass at St Peter’s & no 9.15am Thursday Mass at Little Flower. If you are a Special Minister, please take this into consideration if you are visiting aged cares centres that week and need the Blessed Sacrament.



~ Anointimg Mass ~
Monday 9.30am at St Peter’s

Fr Akesh warmly invites all parishioners to join him for our special Anointing Mass this Monday, 20th July. This special celebration offers an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick for those facing illness, age-related challenges, or any difficulties in life. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28
After Mass, please join us in the Hall for a cuppa and morning tea, kindly provided by our Hospitality Ladies. Everyone is warmly welcome to enjoy their hospitality.

Below are the times and dates for our other Mass Centres
St Mary’s - 9.30am Monday 27
th July and
Little Flower - 9.15am Thursday 30
th July


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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Next weekend, 26th July, we celebrate World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, giving thanks for the wisdom, faith, love and life experience that older generations bring to our families and parish community. As we mark this special day, perhaps consider inviting an elderly relative, neighbour or friend to join you for Mass, or take time to visit someone who may be feeling lonely or isolated. A simple gesture of kindness can be a powerful reminder that every person is valued and loved. So, let’s keep all grandparents and elderly people in our prayers, especially those who are experiencing illness, loneliness or hardship as we look towards this very special acknowledgement of the lives and contributions our senior family members, friends and parishioners make in our lives and communities.

Pope Francis established the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, to be celebrated each year on the fourth Sunday of July, the first time in 2021. This year's celebration falls on the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the Grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV is:
"I will never forget you" Is 49:15




Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is a simple reminder that caring for our common home begins with small choices. By reducing our use of single-use plastics, we can help protect God's creation and leave a healthier planet for future generations.

Have you started to think about how you can advocate for Plastic Free July? The United Nations recently shared that the world's plastic waste emissions are rising and are currently estimated at 52.1 million metric tonnes per year. This is unacceptable and, as people who value and care for God’s creation, we can change our personal habits and encourage others to also be mindful of their use of plastic.

As we mark Plastic Free July, we're pleased that the Parish Office team has stayed committed to reducing our use of ‘single-use’ plastics. Our choice to cut back on unnecessary packaging, being mindful of waste and what we throw outhelps care for our common home. Thank you to everyone who supports these efforts and makes sustainability part of their own daily life too. Every small step makes a difference in our stewardship of planet earth.


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Celebrating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday “Walking Together in Christ”

The church in Australia is enriched by the culture, spirituality & presence of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Embracing Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the life of the Catholic Church document offers a practical pathway for Parishes to grow in relationship, deepen understanding and walk more closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This work flows from the Gospel call to walk together in love, dignity & respect. It is a journey of faith – lived out in community, grounded in listening & strengthened through relationship. These are not steps to complete, but an invitation to an ongoing journey of faith and relationship. This year marks 40 years since St Pope John Paul II spoke the words to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities at Alice Springs “the Church herself in Australia will not be fully the church that Jesus wants her to be until you have made your contribution to her life and until that contribution has been joyfully received by others." These words are a call to each of us to walk together in Christ and strengthen the shared commitment we have to work together.

Following the spirit of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday, we now move into NAIDOC Week a time to continue honouring the strength, culture & resilience of First Nations peoples. This week invites us to deepen our understanding, celebrate community and amplify the voices and stories that shape the oldest living culture on earth. May the reflections and connections we began on this Sunday carry forward, guiding us to walk together with respect, pride, and purpose.
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​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.



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

Whole School & Parish Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of St Mary of the Cross to be held in the Mary McKillop Multi-purpose Centre in the grounds of St Peter’s school. This is a wonderful opportunity for our school and Parish to acknowledge the presence of the Sisters of St Joseph in our community and the important role they played in the establishment of a Josephite presence here at St Peter’s.
Please mark this date in your calendar:
9.30am Friday 7th August.


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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

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; t
o 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.



‘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



Pope Leo’s July Prayer Intention

For respect for human life. Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

Pray with the Pope July 2026 (4:17 video)



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.  
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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. 
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30 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture 4510

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​PO Box 483, Caboolture 4510

Phone:  07 5430 9377

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