Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish Prayer
Loving God,
You call our parish to be a safe community of love,
guided by the Holy Spirit
and committed to bringing people to Jesus.
Strengthen our sense of Mission,
that our words and actions may reveal Your Gospel.
Grow in us Compassion,
so we respond generously to every need we encounter.
Form us in Transparency,
helping us walk together in honesty, trust, and unity.
Inspire Excellence in all we offer You,
that our service may reflect Your glory.
Give us Courage
to listen to the Holy Spirit
and to act with faith and conviction.
As Your disciples,
help us grow through worship, learning, connection,
service, generosity,
and by leading others to Christ.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Weekday Mass Times
Tuesday 9am
Wednesday 7:30am (St Monica's Chapel)
Wednesday 7pm (St Monica's Chapel)Thursday 8am Mass
Thursday 10am Mass (Mater Private Hospital, Springfield Central)
Friday 8am
Regular Weekend Mass Times
In the main Parish Church
Saturday 5pm
Sunday 7am
Sunday 9am
Livestreamed via our Facebook page.
Sunday 11am
Reconciliation
In the main Parish Church
5 July 2026
“At that time Jesus exclaimed: ‘I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to little ones. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.’” — Matthew 11:25–27
Reflect today upon this beautiful prayer, knowing in your heart that Jesus Himself invites you to pray it with Him, through Him, and in Him. He longs for His voice to resonate within your voice, His love to beat within your heart, and His holy desires to shape your own. Turn your gaze toward the Father—He who is both the Source and ultimate goal of your existence—and strive lovingly and humbly to accomplish all things according to His gracious and holy will.
Our Father, You who dwell in the heavens and within the souls of Your sanctified ones, may Your eternal essence, Your holy Name—the One who was, who is, and who is to come, the Great I AM—be honored, praised, and glorified forever. May this glorification shine forth in my life and in the lives of all Your faithful, as we await with joyful hope the return in glory of Your Son, Jesus our Savior, when You, together with Him and the Holy Spirit, will establish the New Heavens and the New Earth.
Jesus, I trust in You.
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A
“At that time Jesus exclaimed: ‘I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to little ones. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.’” — Matthew 11:25–27
Reflect today upon this beautiful prayer, knowing in your heart that Jesus Himself invites you to pray it with Him, through Him, and in Him. He longs for His voice to resonate within your voice, His love to beat within your heart, and His holy desires to shape your own. Turn your gaze toward the Father—He who is both the Source and ultimate goal of your existence—and strive lovingly and humbly to accomplish all things according to His gracious and holy will.
Our Father, You who dwell in the heavens and within the souls of Your sanctified ones, may Your eternal essence, Your holy Name—the One who was, who is, and who is to come, the Great I AM—be honored, praised, and glorified forever. May this glorification shine forth in my life and in the lives of all Your faithful, as we await with joyful hope the return in glory of Your Son, Jesus our Savior, when You, together with Him and the Holy Spirit, will establish the New Heavens and the New Earth.
Jesus, I trust in You.
Introduction of the Queensland Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme
On 1 July 2026, the Queensland Reportable Conduct Scheme also came into effect. The Scheme introduced new legal obligations for the Archdiocese and its workers, and requires the reporting and investigation of allegations and convictions against workers that involve misconduct towards children. It is essential that all clergy, employees, and volunteers understand their responsibilities for responding to and reporting reportable conduct matters. An email was sent to all our relevant volunteers who need to complete this one-off mandatory training module via the Arch E-Learn online training system. Although it is only a brief (15-minute) module, the Archdioocese has reported that only 35% of all volunteers have completed this training which was due 1 July 2026. Given that the Reportable Conduct Scheme is now in effect, we would be grateful if those relevant volunteers who have not yet completed the training do so as a matter of priority. Many thanks
Alpha is starting
Got questions about life or God? Alpha is a place to explore life, faith and meaning in a relaxed, friendly space. There is no pressure, no judgment, just honest conversation. Each session includes food, conversation, a short video, and time to discuss life and faith together.
Alpha is for anyone who is new to faith, curious about Christianity, returning after time away, or simply wanting to go deeper. Everyone is welcome, so come as you are and feel free to bring a friend. Alpha begins on Sunday 12 July at 10:30am in The Hub.
To register your interest, please sign up after Mass or contact Victoria Laban at olscroster@gmail.com. We’d love to see you there.
Encounter Youth Foodsale Success
On June 14th, Encounter Youth ran a Foodsale after the 9am and 11am masses to raise funds for their youth to attend Ignite Conference. I would like to announce that we raised $1880.70 in total! Thank you to all who bought food and/or provided their generous support in our Foodsale. Praise God in bringing our young people to Ignite Conference this year!!
Penance (Reconciliation) & First Holy Communion 2026: Parent Orientation
Parents of children in Year 4 or above who have already received the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to attend the Orientation Night at Our Lady of the Southern Cross Church on either Monday 13 July or Tuesday 14 July, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Children in Year 4 and above who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in May 2026 at our parish are automatically considered enrolled in the program.
If your child was confirmed in this parish in 2025 or earlier, or at another parish, and have not enrolled yet, please use the link to enrol your child: https://olscparish.org.au/sacraments-for-children/communion/
If your child has not yet been baptised, please submit an enquiry via the link: https://olscparish.org.au/sacraments-for-children/baptism/, and a member of the Baptism team will be in touch with you.
We look forward to journeying with you and your child(ren) as they prepare for these beautiful sacraments.
St Vincent de Paul Appeal - How you can help this Winter
This winter, more and more Queenslanders like David (including those in the Greater Springfield area), are slipping through the cracks. With fuel, the cost of living and rental prices higher than ever, an unexpected bill, the loss of a job or a relationship break down can be enough to push someone into homelessness.
St Vincent de Paul Springfield Conference therefore urgently needs your support please by restocking our cupboard. Our food supplies are running very low and many in our community depend on it to get by. Right now, our cupboard is almost bare. We’re asking for donations of non-perishable items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and any other staples you can provide. You can drop off donations at the parish office during the week or bring them with you to Mass each weekend.
Let’s come together as a community to help those facing tough times. Every donation makes a difference Thank you for your generosity and for supporting those in need!
Please donate non-perishable food items and drop them off at the Parish Office or at Mass each weekend.
Everyone is warmly invited to our Weekly Divine Mercy Devotions held each Sunday at 3pm at St Monica’s Chapel.
Come and experience the peace, hope and mercy of Christ through prayer, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and reflection. Whether you attend regularly or are joining us for the first time, all are welcome.
“Jesus, I trust in You”
We look forward to praying with you each week.
Come and experience the peace, hope and mercy of Christ through prayer, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and reflection. Whether you attend regularly or are joining us for the first time, all are welcome.
“Jesus, I trust in You”
We look forward to praying with you each week.
Proclaimer & Commentator Training
Have you ever considered serving as a Proclaimer or Commentator at Mass?
Inviting you to the Proclaimers Training session:
📅 Saturday, 18 July
🕘 9:00am – 10:00am
📍 In the Church
Save the date!
Care and Concern Ministry
Our parish Care and Concern Ministry is here to support you with compassion and faith. If you or your loved ones are unable to attend Mass due to sickness, age, or mobility challenges, we would be honoured to bring the presence of Christ to you. We can arrange for someone to visit, share the Gospel, pray with you, and offer Holy Communion. You are not forgotten—you remain a vital part of our parish family.
Please contact the parish office so we can extend this ministry of care to you. Let us journey together in faith, hope, and love, even from home.
Major Pilgrim Relic of St Carlo Acutis Visits Brisbane
Brisbane will welcome the major pilgrim relic of St Carlo Acutis this July as part of a nationwide mission to deepen devotion to the Eucharist. Parishioners are warmly invited to take part in this special opportunity for prayer and veneration, with Masses, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, talks, and the International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition being held at venues across South East Queensland. Please see the attached program for event locations and times.
Reclaim.
Reclaim. is a collaborative monthly gathering of young adults that seeks to breathe new life into the Catholic young adult community on the first Tuesday of each month.
Run by the Youth and Young Adults team of Archdiocesan Ministries, the July gathering will feature Australian apologist Dr Robert Haddad speaking on the Eucharist.
When: Tuesday 7 July | 6:00 pm
Where: Hanly Room, Cathedral Precinct
Free parking is available via Charlotte Street.
Reclaim. is a collaborative monthly gathering of young adults that seeks to breathe new life into the Catholic young adult community on the first Tuesday of each month.
Run by the Youth and Young Adults team of Archdiocesan Ministries, the July gathering will feature Australian apologist Dr Robert Haddad speaking on the Eucharist.
When: Tuesday 7 July | 6:00 pm
Where: Hanly Room, Cathedral Precinct
Free parking is available via Charlotte Street.
Reclaim Retreat 2026
The Youth and Young Adults team from Archdiocesan Ministries invites you to explore the hope that is within us as Christians through this three-day, two-night retreat experience.
Reclaim is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life, reconnect with friends, make new ones, and create space for God.
Drawing on 1 Peter 3:15, this retreat asks: What is the reason for our hope as Christians? It offers the chance to encounter, or re-encounter, the hope that is within us through Christ Jesus and to be reminded of the living hope He offers to His people.
Take time away from distractions and responsibilities, and allow His voice to remind you of the hope He desires to give you.
When: Friday 14 August, 5:00pm to Sunday 16 August 2026, 2:00pm
Where: YMCA Camp Warrawee
Cost: $175 (Men's or Women's ticket)
Register: tinyurl.com/ReclaimRetreat2026
Women's Retreat: The Interior Castle
The Adult Formation team from Archdiocesan Ministries is delighted to invite women to a transformative retreat exploring Saint Teresa of Ávila's Interior Castle. During our time together, we will discover the facets of grace available to all of us and Teresa's beautiful metaphors that reveal the beauty and dignity of our souls.
This retreat is for women of all ages who are seeking to connect with God in a creative and fresh way. Whether you're new to retreat experiences or have attended many before, you are very welcome. Come as you are.
When: Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August | 6:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Where: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, 267 Wellington Street, Ormiston
Register here: tinyurl.com/womensR26
The Adult Formation team from Archdiocesan Ministries is delighted to invite women to a transformative retreat exploring Saint Teresa of Ávila's Interior Castle. During our time together, we will discover the facets of grace available to all of us and Teresa's beautiful metaphors that reveal the beauty and dignity of our souls.
This retreat is for women of all ages who are seeking to connect with God in a creative and fresh way. Whether you're new to retreat experiences or have attended many before, you are very welcome. Come as you are.
When: Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August | 6:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Where: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, 267 Wellington Street, Ormiston
Register here: tinyurl.com/womensR26
A Morning's Prayer Retreat
Join the Adult Formation team from Archdiocesan Ministries for the second A Morning's Prayer Retreat, an intimate gathering exploring the transformative power of Christian prayer and contemplation.
On the Mount of Transfiguration, the disciples glimpsed the divine glory of Jesus and, with it, humanity's destiny: to be "conformed to the image of his Son" (Rom 8:29). In this session, we'll explore divinisation, the belief that through Jesus Christ we are incorporated into the life and communion of the Trinity. Through this union, Christ dwells within us, drawing us into the eternal relationship of divine love.
When: Saturday 18 July | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston
Find out more here: tinyurl.com/AMP26July
Join the Adult Formation team from Archdiocesan Ministries for the second A Morning's Prayer Retreat, an intimate gathering exploring the transformative power of Christian prayer and contemplation.
On the Mount of Transfiguration, the disciples glimpsed the divine glory of Jesus and, with it, humanity's destiny: to be "conformed to the image of his Son" (Rom 8:29). In this session, we'll explore divinisation, the belief that through Jesus Christ we are incorporated into the life and communion of the Trinity. Through this union, Christ dwells within us, drawing us into the eternal relationship of divine love.
When: Saturday 18 July | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston
Find out more here: tinyurl.com/AMP26July
New magazine available
The first edition of Witnesses of Faith, a new magazine from Aid to the Church in Need, is now available. This issue shares the inspiring witness of religious sisters who serve Christ and His Church with quiet courage, prayer, and love.
Copies are available from the Information Booth at the back of the church.
Pray for Peace in the Middle East and the World
Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, look with mercy upon the lands torn by conflict – Iran, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and all the suffering places of the Middle East and the world.
Break the chains of hatred and violence; soften hardened hearts; guide the leaders of nations toward wisdom and justice.
Protect the innocent, comfort the grieving, heal the wounded and shelter the displaced.
Grant to every person the gift of true peace – peace in homes, peace in streets, peace in souls – so that swords may become ploughshares and the children of Abraham may live as one family.
Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.
Did you know that every parishioner can access our parish subscription for free to Augustine Institute’s “FORMED” Catholic Streaming service, which offers trustworthy, high-quality content to nourish your relationship with Jesus Christ? We have received a report from Formed regarding the engagement of this wonderful resource by our parishioners and although many families are watching this Catholic content from more than 100 organisations to help explore their faith, many more could be taking up this subscription. Visit formed.org/signup to subscribe and select our parish, “Our Lady of the Southern Cross” to access these programs.
Containers for Change
Continue supporting the poor and disadvantaged. Please bring your containers and place them in the bins outside the church, or use our Scheme ID number (C10063619) at any of the deposit sites around Queensland when you drop your bottles off.
Total the last 3 week: $319.30
Total this year: $3,824.50
Total this year: $3,824.50
LAST WEEK'S GIVING $7,210.16
Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support.
Thank you for financially supporting the parish through our app. While you’re there, you might like to revisit the Homily Notes section, where you’ll find reflections from Fr Nev and Deacon Conrad, particularly Lenten and Easter celebrations.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
“Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish is a safe community of love, who believes in the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives, and forms disciples who bring people to Jesus.
As a disciple that belongs to our community, I commit to grow by worshipping, learning, connecting, serving, giving and making disciples.”
“Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish is a safe community of love, who believes in the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives, and forms disciples who bring people to Jesus.
As a disciple that belongs to our community, I commit to grow by worshipping, learning, connecting, serving, giving and making disciples.”
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How to contact us
If you need to contact our Parish Priest, Fr Nev, urgently after hours or on the weekend, please call 0415 872 663. His email is pp.springfield@bne.catholic.net.au. In other circumstances, please contact the parish office at 3324 3900 email: springfield@bne.catholic.net.au.