Welcome...Welcome to the website of Our Lady of Graces Catholic Parish, Carina.
Our Lady of Graces has been a Dominican parish for over 65 years, staffed by a community of Dominican friars. We belong to one of the older religious orders in the Church, founded by St Dominic in the early years of the 13th century. Dominic wanted to help people towards a deeper relationship with God through a better understanding of what God has revealed to us about himself and about what God has made possible for us. If you are considering joining our parish community, contact the parish office, and we will do our best to make you feel ‘at home.’ Fr Alex Vickers O.P. Parish Priest |
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Sunday Mass Times
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The community of Our Lady of Graces acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our parish stands.
Community News
This week, 16-22 May, Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week. This year’s theme is appropriate as we re-emerge from the COVID19 pandemic – “Better Together”. Throughout the parishes, and by virtue of its work with Centacare, the Archdiocese has one of the largest number of volunteer groups throughout the state - around 10,000 people. As a Parish, we recognise and say thank you for the valuable contribution that our volunteers make to keep the wheels turning here at Our Lady of Graces and also across the Archdiocese.
Tuesday Playgroup
The Tuesday playgroup has vacancies for parents and carers to bring their pre-school aged children (0-5) to enjoy playing together and engaging with other children. Playgroup is held in the fully enclosed hospitality area with lots of grassy space and toys to play with, plus art and craft, musical play, fun activities and storytime. They meet each Tuesday, 9.30am - 11.15am, during school terms. Fees are $10 per term plus Playgroup QLD membership (easy to join online). Rosary in Honour of Our Lady Help of Christians
All are invited to come together in strength and unity to pray the Rosary all as one and ask our Holy Mother for protection and guidance in these troubled times, as part of a nationwide Rosary prayer in Churches around Australia on Saturday 21 May, 2pm – 4pm. Our local Legion of Mary group will be leading the Rosary on the above day and time in Our Lady of Graces Church. All are invited to come along. San Sisto College Annual Open Day is Sunday 22 May, 1pm-4pm. Join the San Sisto College community on Open Day and experience their new state-of-the-art, innovative learning environments. Enjoy guided tours, performances, demonstrations, subject and student leader talks & Principal’s address. To register for the Open Day, go to www.sansisto.qld.edu.au/enrolment/Pages/openday.aspx
Children's Liturgy of the Word for all primary school aged children is being held on the 3rd & 4th Sundays of the Month during 9.00am Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will next be held on Sunday 22 May & Sunday 19 June.
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LOOKING AHEAD Saturday 21 May - 2.00pm Rosary in Honour of Our Lady Help of Christians – Church - 3.00pm Dominican Laity – Library Sunday 22 May - 8.00am Baptism Preparation – Church & Library - 9.00am Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Library - 1.00pm Handmaids of the Lord – Aquinas Room Monday 23 May - 7.00pm Italian Prayer Group – Church - 7.00pm RCIA – Library Tuesday 24 May - 9.30am Playgroup – Hospitality Area - 12noon Funeral: Sonny Deverala – Church Wednesday 25 May - 9.45am Novena: Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Church - 10.30am BED Scripture Group – Library - 6.30pm Legion of Mary – Library Thursday 26 May - 9.30am Playgroup – Hospitality Area - 11.00am BED Scripture Group – Library - 6.00pm Thomas Cantley Singers – Church Sunday 29 May - 12noon Baptisms – Church - 1.00pm Jesus Youth – Library - 1.00pm Handmaids of the Lord – Aquinas Room - 2.00pm Confirmation Practice (5.00pm) – Church - 4.00pm Confirmation Practice (7.00pm) – Church |
