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.
Monthly Parish Events
First Thursday (7pm) Vocation Holy Hour
Last Thursday (6:30pm-8:30pm) ConfessionsLast Thursday (7pm-8pm) Adoration, Healing Prayer, Anointing of the Sick
Third Sunday (After 9am & 11am Masses) Welcome New Parishioners
First Friday (5:45pm-7pm) Holy Child Jesus Novena/Mass (St Monica’s Chapel)
20 September 2026
“Jesus told His disciples this parable: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard.’” — Matthew 20:1–2
Reflection:
Reflect today on your own place among the labourers in the vineyard. Are you tempted to compare your spiritual journey with others? Do you resent the blessings others have received, or do you trust that God sees your heart and will reward you with generosity beyond measure?
Rejoice that divine equity governs the Kingdom of Heaven; in that justice, perfected by mercy, all things are made right.
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
“Jesus told His disciples this parable: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire labourers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard.’” — Matthew 20:1–2
Reflection:
Reflect today on your own place among the labourers in the vineyard. Are you tempted to compare your spiritual journey with others? Do you resent the blessings others have received, or do you trust that God sees your heart and will reward you with generosity beyond measure?
Rejoice that divine equity governs the Kingdom of Heaven; in that justice, perfected by mercy, all things are made right.
Join us for Adoration, Confession, healing prayer and the Anointing of the Sick on Thursday, 24 September 7:00pm in the church.
Confessions will begin at 6:30pm and end at 8:30pm. Please take a number at the church entrance and be seated in the designated area.
All are welcome
Confessions will begin at 6:30pm and end at 8:30pm. Please take a number at the church entrance and be seated in the designated area.
All are welcome
Happy Friday!!
Encounter Youth is on tonight from 6:30-8:30pm, and it will be the last one this term.
This Friday, we will be hosting a social night, and the theme will be "OP SHOP FORMAL".
If you’re in high school and want to know more about your faith or want to receive prayer, you should come along dressed up in your OP SHOP formal outfit, and 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, and it will be the last one this term.
This Friday, we will be hosting a social night, and the theme will be "OP SHOP FORMAL".
If you’re in high school and want to know more about your faith or want to receive prayer, you should come along dressed up in your OP SHOP formal outfit, and 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
Are you new to the parish? We'd love to meet you and start getting to know you!
If you have recently joined our parish or have been visiting and would like to get to know our community, join us after the 9am or 11am mass this weekend for refreshments and fellowship.
Come and enjoy a cuppa, meet fellow parishioners and members of our parish team, and discover more about the life of our parish. Keep an eye out for our team in high vis vests as they are ready to chat and introduce you to your new parish family. We look forward to welcoming you!
If you have recently joined our parish or have been visiting and would like to get to know our community, join us after the 9am or 11am mass this weekend for refreshments and fellowship.
Come and enjoy a cuppa, meet fellow parishioners and members of our parish team, and discover more about the life of our parish. Keep an eye out for our team in high vis vests as they are ready to chat and introduce you to your new parish family. We look forward to welcoming you!
Our parish is seeking generous volunteers to assist in two important ministries that support our children and families in faith formation.
Catechesis Ministry Team (Sunday's during school term in the hub)
We are looking for volunteers to help from 10:15am to 11:15am on Sundays during the school term. This ministry supports our Catechesis program by assisting and helping create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for the children after the 9am Mass. To express interest: https://olscparish.flocknote.com/signup/272750
Baptism Preparation: Children’s Care (Sunday's during school term in the hub)
We are looking for volunteers to help from 10:20am to 12:00pm on Sundays during the school term for our Baptism Preparation sessions. This support allows parents to participate fully in the preparation sessions while ensuring their children are cared for in a safe and friendly setting. This will be four (4) alternate Sundays in a term. To express interest: https://olscparish.flocknote.com/signup/272582
If you are able to help, even occasionally, your support will make a meaningful difference to our parish families and the faith journey of our young children.
Catechesis Ministry Team (Sunday's during school term in the hub)
We are looking for volunteers to help from 10:15am to 11:15am on Sundays during the school term. This ministry supports our Catechesis program by assisting and helping create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for the children after the 9am Mass. To express interest: https://olscparish.flocknote.com/signup/272750
Baptism Preparation: Children’s Care (Sunday's during school term in the hub)
We are looking for volunteers to help from 10:20am to 12:00pm on Sundays during the school term for our Baptism Preparation sessions. This support allows parents to participate fully in the preparation sessions while ensuring their children are cared for in a safe and friendly setting. This will be four (4) alternate Sundays in a term. To express interest: https://olscparish.flocknote.com/signup/272582
If you are able to help, even occasionally, your support will make a meaningful difference to our parish families and the faith journey of our young children.
Our Parish community is blessed by the many cultures that make up our faith family.
We invite everyone to join us for our Multicultural Mass celebrations at all weekend Masses: 5pm, 7am, 9am and 11am. We encourage parishioners to wear their traditional cultural attire, as we celebrate our unity in Christ through the rich diversity of our community.
Following each Mass, hospitality will be provided and we invite families to bring a plate of morning tea or a culturally significant treat to share with fellow parishioners.
Together, let us celebrate the many nations, languages and traditions that enrich our parish while giving thanks as one family of faith.
We invite everyone to join us for our Multicultural Mass celebrations at all weekend Masses: 5pm, 7am, 9am and 11am. We encourage parishioners to wear their traditional cultural attire, as we celebrate our unity in Christ through the rich diversity of our community.
Following each Mass, hospitality will be provided and we invite families to bring a plate of morning tea or a culturally significant treat to share with fellow parishioners.
Together, let us celebrate the many nations, languages and traditions that enrich our parish while giving thanks as one family of faith.
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.
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
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 2 weeks: $214.10
Total for the year: $4,716.1
Total for the year: $4,716.1
LAST WEEK'S GIVING $7,263.14
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.