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
Saturday 4:00pm - 4:30pm
During the week by appointment. Please call the Parish Office on 3324 3900.
Saturday 4:00pm - 4:30pm
During the week by appointment. Please call the Parish Office on 3324 3900.
16 August 2026
“It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.”
She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.”
Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.”— Matthew 15:26–28
Reflect today on the ways God may be inviting you to a deeper faith through silence, delay, or trial. Could He be calling you, like this woman, to heroic humility and steadfast trust? Embrace those moments of divine testing, for they are often the very means by which His greatest works of grace are accomplished—in you and through you.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
“It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.”
She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters.”
Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.”— Matthew 15:26–28
Reflect today on the ways God may be inviting you to a deeper faith through silence, delay, or trial. Could He be calling you, like this woman, to heroic humility and steadfast trust? Embrace those moments of divine testing, for they are often the very means by which His greatest works of grace are accomplished—in you and through you.
Curious about the Catholic faith?
Continuing this Sunday, RCIA is a warm and unhurried journey for anyone exploring faith, wanting to learn more about the Catholic Church, or finding their way back. The topic for this week is PRAYER.
Meeting times
10:15am to 10:30am: Welcome and coffee
10:30am to 12:00pm: Session
Location
Good Shepherd School, Staff Room
For more information, please speak to one of the volunteers after Mass or contact the parish office.
Phone: 07 3324 3900
Email: springfield@bne.catholic.net.au
Rosary Procession – Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Please join us on Saturday, 15 August as we celebrate the Assumption of Our Lady with a beautiful Rosary Procession following the 5:00pm Holy Mass.
We will process through the parish car parks, praying together and offering our love and devotion to Our Blessed Mother.
You are invited to bring:
· Flowers, candles or a torch for the procession
· A plate to share for fellowship afterwards
Special invitations:
· Children are welcome to come dressed in white.
· Adults are encouraged to wear their cultural dress to honour Our Lady
Let us come together as a parish family to honour Our Lady and celebrate this grace-filled feast day.
New to Our Parish? We'd Love to Meet You!
If you've recently joined our parish or have been visiting and would like to get to know our community, we warmly invite you to our Welcome Morning Tea after the 11:00 am Mass this Sunday, 16 August.
Come and enjoy a cuppa, meet fellow parishioners and members of our parish team, and discover more about the life of our parish. We look forward to welcoming you!
🔥 Transformation Night – Saturday, 29 August 2026
We are so excited to invite you all to our next Transformation Night on 29 August 2026 at Our Lady of the Southern Cross parish, Springfield! The evening will include praise and worship led by our awesome Encounter Youth band, a teaching by Dave Nightingale as well as Adoration and Benediction. We'll have prayer teams ready to pray for you and Fr Nev will be available for Reconciliation. Join us for tea and coffee from 6.15pm for a 6.45pm start.
Register at https://olscparish.flocknote.com/signup/200403. We can't wait to see you!!
Happy Friday!!
Encounter Youth is on tonight from 6:30-8:30pm.
Encounter Youth will continue with their new talk series PLOT TWIST. Tonight, Encounter will talk about the prophet Jonah and how his "plot twist" moments shaped his calling in his faith.
If you’re in high school and want to know more about your faith, you should come along to have an awesome night of games, worship, food, and a chance to encounter Jesus!!
Where: Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish
Who: you and your friends!! Grades 7-12
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Encounter Youth is on tonight from 6:30-8:30pm.
Encounter Youth will continue with their new talk series PLOT TWIST. Tonight, Encounter will talk about the prophet Jonah and how his "plot twist" moments shaped his calling in his faith.
If you’re in high school and want to know more about your faith, you should come along to have an awesome night of games, worship, food, and a chance to encounter Jesus!!
Where: Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish
Who: you and your friends!! Grades 7-12
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Join Us for a Special Visit
We are very happy to welcome Archbishop Shane to our parish on Sunday, 13 September.
He will celebrate Mass at 11:00am, followed by the blessing of our newly renovated parish office.
Please join us for this special celebration as a parish family. It will be a wonderful opportunity to pray together, give thanks, and welcome Archbishop Shane to our community.
We are very happy to welcome Archbishop Shane to our parish on Sunday, 13 September.
He will celebrate Mass at 11:00am, followed by the blessing of our newly renovated parish office.
Please join us for this special celebration as a parish family. It will be a wonderful opportunity to pray together, give thanks, and welcome Archbishop Shane to our community.
Next weekend, our parish will support the Annual Catholic Campaign, uniting all parishes in the Archdiocese of Brisbane to serve those in need in our communities.
Funds raised support the formation of future priests, care for retired clergy, provide Catholic education for children in need, and assist those suffering physically and emotionally.
Please take a Campaign brochure and giving envelope with you this weekend. You may return it next week, place it in the collection today, or use the QR code to give online.
Funds raised support the formation of future priests, care for retired clergy, provide Catholic education for children in need, and assist those suffering physically and emotionally.
Please take a Campaign brochure and giving envelope with you this weekend. You may return it next week, place it in the collection today, or use the QR code to give online.
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.
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal
If you’re able, please bring along non-perishable items (canned goods, pasta, rice, etc.) to Mass this weekend or drop them at the parish office.
Thank you for your continued generosity 💛
Friday 9th October to Sunday 11th October
Venue: Santa Teresa Spirituality Centre, Ormiston
Bookings and Enquiries: Lisha and Joseph Deasem
Phone: 0481 307 821
Email: qldbookings@wwme.org.au
www.wwme.org.au
Pregnancy Crisis is raising funds to provide free, 24/7 supported accommodation for pregnant women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence or severe hardship. This support includes safe housing, nutritious meals and compassionate care throughout pregnancy, birth and for up to six months after the baby arrives.
Purchase a ticket in the Cradle of Hope Raffle for your chance to win a refurbished Thermomix TM6. Tickets start from $10 and sales close on Tuesday 18 August.
Purchase a ticket in the Cradle of Hope Raffle for your chance to win a refurbished Thermomix TM6. Tickets start from $10 and sales close on Tuesday 18 August.
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 this week: $159.80
Total for the year: $4,349.50
Total for the year: $4,349.50
LAST WEEK'S GIVING $7,097.73
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 MISSION STATEMENT
To continually grow as disciples of Christ and lead others to Christ.
To continually grow as disciples of Christ and lead others to Christ.
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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.