Ecumenical Service

July 5th saw the Parish unite in an ecumenical service at St James the Fisherman Anglican Church in Yeppoon. This service was for the Australian Church Women’s Fellowship Day with the topic “Women Serving Open Heartedly”.

We also came together in Emu Park at Christ Church, Anglican Church, on July 19th. Our guest speaker challenged us on the topic of “inclusivity”,  in our families, our communities and our churches. We certainly left with a need to look at our behaviour and attitudes. The service was followed by some wonderful hospitality and fellowship.

Offerings received on the day, held throughout Australia in July each year, are invested and the interest used to finance The Winifred Kiek Scholarship. This scholarship is available to Christian women from multicultural Australia, Pacific Island nations and member countries of the Asian Church Women’s Conference. It provides the opportunity for further theological training to better equip the scholar to provide leadership in her own country, church and community.

Farewell to Irene Watkins

On July 30th, we farewelled one of our long time parishioners Irene Watkins , over one of our Tuesday morning coffees. We farewelled Irene by singing The Blessing Song over her and presenting her with a glass engraved with a picture of both our churches and a card signed by our parishioners. We wish Irene all the best as she moves to Gladstone to be closer to family.

Anointing Mass

August 1st brought a visit by our Bishop Michael to celebrate an Anointing Mass followed by Morning Tea. Bishop Michael was joined by Fr Matthew and Fr Gasper. The elderly of the parish were either collected by parishioners or brought by bus from their homes or Retirement Homes in the parish. Children from our local schools were invited to join us and were seated amongst the parishioners of the parish. It was lovely to meet and chat with the young people. The elderly enjoyed a scrumptious Morning Tea prepared by parishioners before returning to their homes.

At the conclusion of Mass Bishop Michael talked briefly with the children who were preparing for the Sacraments to be received on August 16th and 17th. We wish all the children God’s richest blessings for these special days.

Catholic Education Week

Queensland Catholic Education Week was officially launched in Rockhampton on Wednesday 31st July at St Joseph’s Cathedral. The launch commenced with Mass with Archbishop Mark Coleridge presiding and was followed by a presentation to the State Winners of the 2019 Spirit of Catholic Education Awards.

The Capricorn Coast Parish concluded the week with a Youth Mass held at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday evening, followed by a Parish BBQ.