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 |
Booking to Attend Sunday Mass
Due to the current COVID-19 Restrictions, Our Lady of Graces Parish can only cater for 100 people at each of its Sunday Masses.
Therefore, registration for Sunday Mass attendance is required. We encourage parishioners to use the on-line system called Eventbrite via the 'Mass Bookings' image below. Please note that you do not need to print off a booking ticket.
If you have problems using this on-line system, you can make a booking by calling the parish office (3398 2977).
Registration for Sunday Masses (including Saturday evening) will close at midday on the Friday prior.
Please do not rely on space being available and just turn up at Mass. Registration will ensure that a space is available for you. The collection of names and contact details is a requirement and allows authorities to contact trace attendees should the need arise.
By registering to attend Mass you acknowledge that:
By using this booking site, you give your consent to Our Lady of Graces Parish Carina to use these details to update the parish database.
Everyone needs to observe physical distancing whilst at the church. Measures such as no Communion on the tongue, no Communion from the chalice, and no shaking of hands at the sign of peace remain in place. There will be two large boxes located inside the church for you to place your 1st & 2nd Collection offerings, as we will not be able to pass around the collection boxes/trays.
Therefore, registration for Sunday Mass attendance is required. We encourage parishioners to use the on-line system called Eventbrite via the 'Mass Bookings' image below. Please note that you do not need to print off a booking ticket.
If you have problems using this on-line system, you can make a booking by calling the parish office (3398 2977).
Registration for Sunday Masses (including Saturday evening) will close at midday on the Friday prior.
Please do not rely on space being available and just turn up at Mass. Registration will ensure that a space is available for you. The collection of names and contact details is a requirement and allows authorities to contact trace attendees should the need arise.
By registering to attend Mass you acknowledge that:
- You do not have any symptoms associated with COVID-19 (e.g. fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell)
- You do not have COVID-19 nor are you awaiting the results from being tested for COVID-19
- You have not been in contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 days
- You have not returned, or been in contact with anyone else who has returned, from overseas, Victoria, or any other hotspots within Australia.
- That details collected will be kept for 56 days, as required by Queensland Health.
By using this booking site, you give your consent to Our Lady of Graces Parish Carina to use these details to update the parish database.
Everyone needs to observe physical distancing whilst at the church. Measures such as no Communion on the tongue, no Communion from the chalice, and no shaking of hands at the sign of peace remain in place. There will be two large boxes located inside the church for you to place your 1st & 2nd Collection offerings, as we will not be able to pass around the collection boxes/trays.
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Happy 90th Birthday, Fr Maurice
This coming week, Fr Maurice becomes a nonagenarian with the celebration of his 90th Birthday. In true Fr Maurice style, celebrations have already commenced with St Martin’s School Staff inviting him to morning tea last Thursday. On behalf of the parish, we pass on our warmest wishes for a happy birthday, Fr Maurice. 
Votive Candle Stand
The parish has purchased a votive candle stand for placing in front of Our Lady. At the time of publishing Spread the Word, the candle stand should arrive and be installed in time for this weekend. For each candle that you use, we ask that you make a gold coin donation. Ministry Leaders Forum
Our Ministry Leaders held a forum on Tuesday 18 August and have started discerning how Our Lady of Graces Parish can best respond to the pressures the COVID-19 situation has placed on our parish. A draft plan has been prepared and endorsed by our Parish Pastoral Council. The Ministry Leaders will be gathering again on Tuesday 22 September, 7pm, to review this draft plan and take it back to their Ministries for discussion, improvement and implementation. All Parishioners are welcome to attend. If you would like a copy of the draft plan, please contact Chris Larter in the parish office or you can download it here |
LOOKING AHEAD Sunday 20 September - 1.00pm Confirmation Family Activity 3 – Church - 3.00pm Confirmation Family Activity 3 – Church Monday 21 September - 7.00pm Italian Prayer Group – Church Tuesday 22 September - 9.30am Scripture Group – Library - 7.00pm Ministry Leaders Forum – Church Wednesday 23 September - 10.30am BED Scripture Group – Library Thursday 24 September - 11.00am BED Scripture Group – Library Sunday 27 September - 10.00am Baptism Preparation – Library - 10.30am Dominican Laity – Aquinas Room |
