RCIA Recommences This Sunday

Our RCIA journey resumes this Sunday, 11 October at 10.30 am, following the 9 am Mass. This week, we’ll explore The Sacraments of the Church and their place in our life of faith.

Looking ahead to Sunday 18 October, our topic will be The first two Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism and Confirmation.

We look forward to coming together again as we continue exploring the Catholic faith.

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day 

A Special Mass of Remembrance

Our Lady of Southern Cross Parish, Springfield, warmly invites you to a special Mass for all those affected by pregnancy and infant loss, including families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, the loss of a baby or infant, and other forms of pregnancy loss.

Together, we remember our little ones, honour their lives, and offer prayers of comfort, healing and hope to all who grieve.

🤍 Our little ones, forever loved.

DATE: Thursday, 15 October 2026
TIME: 6:30 PM
VENUE: Our Lady of Southern Cross Parish, Springfield

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS After the Mass

All are welcome.

A Day to Be Refreshed, Encouraged and Renewed

As a parish, we are blessed by the many people who generously serve in our ministries and communities. Yet amid the busyness of parish life, it can be easy for service to feel like just another task on a long to-do list.
 
Our upcoming "Volunteer Revive Retreat" is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the deeper purpose of discipleship. Rather than focusing on what we do for God, this day invites us to be renewed by what God is doing in us.
 
Whether you currently serve in a ministry, are considering getting involved, or simply wish to grow in your faith - this retreat is for you!
 
Date: Saturday 17 October
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm at the Hub, lunch provided
 
We're delighted to have three inspiring keynote speakers:

• Fr Nev 
• Debbie Riddell from Divine Renovation speaking on "What is Discipleship?" and
• Vanessa Comninos from Archdiocesan Ministries speaking on "Everyday Saints in Mission and Ministry".

Debbie and Vanessa are much-loved and familiar faces from our own parish leadership journey, and we are thrilled for them to share their wisdom and experiences.
 
This is not a volunteer training day. It is an invitation to be refreshed, encouraged, and renewed in faith, so that we may continue to serve with joy and purpose.
 
Registration is essential for catering purposes, please register here: https://olscparish.flocknote.com/signup/275699 
 
Looking forward to sharing this amazing day of learning and sharing with you.

Happy Friday!!

Encounter Youth is coming back tonight for Term 4 on October 9^th from 6:30-8:30pm.If you’re in high school and want to know more about your faith or want to receive prayer, you should come along and have an awesome night of games, worship, food, and a chance to encounter Jesus!!

For the first time this year, we're thrilled to invite those who are in Year 6 to come along and join us at Encounter Youth next Friday, and every Friday of this term

Where: Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish
Who: you and your friends!! Grades 6-12
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Southern Cross Kids Term 4

Southern Cross Kids continues Children’s Liturgy from next Sunday October 18 during the 9am Mass. This helps children to celebrate liturgically the Word of God together in an age-appropriate way through song, visual narrative, animated story-telling and reflection on the scriptures. Southern Cross Kids is open to Primary School aged children (Prep-Grade 6). Parents, if you haven't registered your children before, please register them on this link: https://olscparish.flocknote.com/signup/277690

This term's catechesis will resume next Sunday!

 
Our parish catechesis program will return next Sunday October 18 with Sr Francis, Angela, Anna and Josephine teaching the children about "A Bible Study about Moses and God’s People". It's not too late to sign up. Children from grades 4-6 can join at any stage. We meet in the Hub after the 9am Mass, from about 10:15 - 11:15am. Join us for some snacks, some rich content and usually a game or two. Register here: https://olscparish.flocknote.com/signup/276868

Women's OLSC bake and hot food sale

Treat yourself after Mass and support our parish community at the OLSC Women’s Group Bake & Hot Food Sale on Sunday, 18 October, following the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses.

There will be a delicious selection of homemade cakes, slices, biscuits, savoury treats, hot food and refreshments for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, something sweet with your coffee, or simply an opportunity to catch up with fellow parishioners, we'd love to see you there.

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

DATE: 24 October
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.

Are you called to be a Life Group – Advent Connect Host?

Anyone who has hosted and shared in the Life Group ministry will gladly speak well of their experience. We are looking for some more hosts to start this Advent so that we can take on new participants for our Advent Program. Advent Connect Life Groups are small groups in which we share life together, bring life to each other, build our faith life, and grow closer to Jesus Christ during Advent.
 
You don't need a degree to host an Advent Connect Life Group. Just a heart for others and a desire to help them grow in their relationship with God and each other! Content and leader guides are supplied. Advent Connect Life Groups can happen here at the church or even in your favourite cafe. 
 
Register your interest in Advent Connect Life Groups: https://olscparish.flocknote.com/signup/277494

Pre-order Advent Resource

Advent is on the horizon, being just over 1 month away. While our Life Groups will be hosting Advent Connect Groups using content from our parish FORMED subscription, we will continue to make available the Advent Resource produced by the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
 
This year’s resource is called “The Way of the Heart” and features daily reflections written by Sr Theresa Maria Dao, SPC, a religious sister of the sisters of St Paul de Chartres. Sr Theresa has worked with us before…. Each weekday is tailored for individual reflection and includes a short scripture text, a reflection, some questions to ponder and a concluding prayer.
 
So that we can order enough copies for the parish, could you please indicate if you would like to purchase one for your individual reflection for $5 (PLUS GST). Please register your interest by using this link: https://olscparish.flocknote.com/signup/228035 By November 15, 2026.

Book of Remembrance

 
A book of remembrance will be on display to commemorate our departed loved ones throughout the month of November. You may wish to remember your loved ones by offering a Mass for them. The November Mass offering envelopes are available at the back of the church. Please take one if you would like to request a Mass intention for your family and friends. Their names will be added in the Book of Remembrance.

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.

Our Lost and Found is filling up again! If you’ve been missing an umbrella, glasses, perhaps your favourite water bottle and so much more, please stop by the foyer and have a look. Any unclaimed items will be donated to the needy.