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.
30 August 2026
“Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” — Matthew 16:23
Reflect today on Peter’s and Jesus’ words: “God forbid, Lord!” and “Get behind me, Satan!” In this exchange, Jesus is also speaking to each of us, saying, “Never run from the Cross!” We must never flee from a selfless and sacrificial embrace of suffering, even when that suffering is unjust. God can and will transform all freely embraced suffering into a means of His eternal glory and our sanctification. With our Lord, reject the evil one’s false empathy. Reject the lie that suffering is meaningless. Choose instead to lay down your life in love with Christ, and in doing so, you will rise with Him, victorious over every sin and diabolical lie, overcoming even the sufferings of this life through your free and faithful embrace.
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
“Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” — Matthew 16:23
Reflect today on Peter’s and Jesus’ words: “God forbid, Lord!” and “Get behind me, Satan!” In this exchange, Jesus is also speaking to each of us, saying, “Never run from the Cross!” We must never flee from a selfless and sacrificial embrace of suffering, even when that suffering is unjust. God can and will transform all freely embraced suffering into a means of His eternal glory and our sanctification. With our Lord, reject the evil one’s false empathy. Reject the lie that suffering is meaningless. Choose instead to lay down your life in love with Christ, and in doing so, you will rise with Him, victorious over every sin and diabolical lie, overcoming even the sufferings of this life through your free and faithful embrace.
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 THE LIFE OF FAITH.
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
🔥 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!!
Vocation Adoration - Thursday 3 September, 6-7 pm
Join us in the church to pray for all vocations: priests, deacons, religious, married couples, and those called to single life. Let us ask the Lord to send workers into His harvest. All are welcome.
Holy Child Jesus - First Friday Novena/Mass
All parishioners and devotees are warmly invited to the First Friday Novena and Mass in honour of the Holy Child Jesus, to be presided by Saldie Resolado, OSA on Friday, 4 September from 5:45pm at St Monica’s Chapel, Augustine Heights.
Come and deepen your devotion, entrust your intentions, and grow in faith together as a community.
Happy Friday!!
Encounter Youth is on tonight from 6:30-8:30pm.
If you’re in highschool and want to know more about your faith or want to receive prayer, 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.
If you’re in highschool and want to know more about your faith or want to receive prayer, 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
Thank you to everyone who responded generously to Archbishop Shane’s call for support.
If you took an envelope home, please place it in the collection plate or drop it in the box in the foyer on your way out after Mass. You can also give online by scanning the QR code on the envelope or by visiting catholiccampaign.com.au.
Your tax-deductible gift will be put straight to work, funding vital Catholic ministries in our local community.
Thank you again for your faithfulness and generosity.
If you took an envelope home, please place it in the collection plate or drop it in the box in the foyer on your way out after Mass. You can also give online by scanning the QR code on the envelope or by visiting catholiccampaign.com.au.
Your tax-deductible gift will be put straight to work, funding vital Catholic ministries in our local community.
Thank you again for your faithfulness and generosity.
Next Sunday, 6 September, Eternal Crown OLSC Young Adults will be holding a bake sale after the 9am and 11am Masses.
Funds raised will support our young adults in attending the Ignite Conference this year, one of Australia’s most powerful Catholic youth gatherings.
We invite you to join us after Mass and support our young adults!
Funds raised will support our young adults in attending the Ignite Conference this year, one of Australia’s most powerful Catholic youth gatherings.
We invite you to join us after Mass and support our young adults!
Worldwide Marriage Encounter World Priest Day Dinner
INVITE YOUR PRIEST – A NIGHT OF GRATITUDE
We warmly encourage you to personally invite your priest to a special evening dedicated to thanking our clergy for their faithful service.
This beautiful gathering will include dinner, a short musical recital, an inspiring keynote speaker, and a panel discussion, all centred on celebrating and supporting our priests.
Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Time: 5:05 PM – 9:45 PM
Venue: Little King Function Room
31–33 O’Keefe Street, Buranda QLD 4102
Let us come together in gratitude and please take the opportunity to invite your priest to this meaningful event.
Bookings and further information are available through
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1607899.
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.
Introduction to Preventing Burnout
Parishioner and psychologist Brad Everton has more than 25 years of professional experience. Through his work, Brad has seen how burnout can affect people at any stage of life, particularly busy professionals, ministries and service within the church, caregivers and those carrying ongoing responsibilities.
Brad is offering a free presentation, Introduction to Preventing Burnout, which is open to everyone. The session will explore:
- Common signs and symptoms of burnout
- The underlying causes of burnout
- Simple strategies to help prevent and manage burnout
TIME: 1:30 to 3:30pm
WHERE: Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish
If you are feeling constantly exhausted, struggling to rest or simply operating in survival mode, this practical session may help you recognise the early warning signs and take positive steps towards better wellbeing.
To register, visit www.bradeverton.com/event.
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.
National Child Protection Week is from 6–12 September and the 40th anniversary of Queensland Child Protection Week. There are many incredible events happening here in Queensland as we celebrate four decades of communities coming together to protect children. More info in this link: https://www.napcan.org.au/official-webinars-2026/#0409LAUNCH
A weekend away from your day to day commitments allowing you to focus on your relationship.
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
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
Every year PAMA (Philippines – Australia Multicultural Assoc) organise their Spring Festival on Sat, 12 September at Robelle Domain. OLSC supports this festival as our church community has a significant Filipino presence and we invite you all along to the festivities.
This year we invite you to the procession as we represent OLSC Parish between 9-10am.
We’re also looking for volunteers to man our OLSC Stall throughout the day. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to promote our church Community in the Greater Springfield area!! Click the below link to register as a volunteer.
This year we invite you to the procession as we represent OLSC Parish between 9-10am.
We’re also looking for volunteers to man our OLSC Stall throughout the day. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to promote our church Community in the Greater Springfield area!! Click the below link to register as a volunteer.
The Vocation Brisbane team from Archdiocesan Ministries invites young women aged 18 to 35 to a Sisterhood Breakfast with Sr. Theresa. Join us for breakfast, Bible study, friendship and faith-sharing as we learn to listen to God's voice together. Afterwards, we'll walk together to St Stephen's Cathedral for the 10am Mass. Come as you are, and bring your Bible and journal. Friends are very welcome.
When: Sunday 6 September | 8am
Where: Vocation Brisbane, 229 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
For more information and registration: tinyurl.com/SisterhoodBrekky
When: Sunday 6 September | 8am
Where: Vocation Brisbane, 229 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane
For more information and registration: tinyurl.com/SisterhoodBrekky
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 last two weeks: $63.80
Total for the year: $4,413.30
Total for the year: $4,413.30
LAST WEEK'S GIVING $8,243.54
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.