From midday on Monday 23rd March 2020:
Indoor places of worship are closed by Government and Health decree.
And so, all masses on weekdays and weekends in the three Churches of Surfers Paradise, are suspended until further notice.
Many thanks for your cooperation and patience.
Our understanding is that Funerals are still permitted, but needs to be strictly limited numbers and social distancing adhered to. The government has indicated that this will be enforced by the authorities. Even in these situations, it is recommended that only the immediate family and close friends attend and all who are particularly vulnerable or in any way unwell should stay home.
Let us keep up our prayer and intercessions and take the opportunity to undertake good spiritual reading and reflection.
Acts of Spiritual Communion
The following is food for thought at this time when, all around the world, people are unable to personally be present at Mass due to illness, quarantine, or community Health policies in response to the Coronavirus.
Spiritual Communion is a powerful and ancient practice that is of enormous comfort in times of trial and isolation.
It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion means uniting one’s self in prayer with Christ’s sacrifice and worshipping him in his Body and Blood. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.
The following is food for thought at this time when, all around the world, people are unable to personally be present at Mass due to illness, quarantine, or community Health policies in response to the Coronavirus.
Spiritual Communion is a powerful and ancient practice that is of enormous comfort in times of trial and isolation.
It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion means uniting one’s self in prayer with Christ’s sacrifice and worshipping him in his Body and Blood. The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Surfers Parish liturgy online: https://homilycatholic.blogspot.com/
For Fr Paul Kelly’s SoundCloud Recording: https://soundcloud.com/you/tracks
Cathedral weekday and weekend masses live-streamed: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/multimedia/on-demand-web-casts/
All Masses (weekday and weekend) are suspended in this Parish and in the Archdiocese of Brisbane until further notice.
Helpful resources
Many will find this site very useful. https://stpaulcenter.com/hub
also,
To listen the Surfers Paradise Parish weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks
also,
To listen the Surfers Paradise Parish weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks
The Quarantined Catholic Hub
We’re all feeling an absence. What can we do if we’re unable to attend Mass and receive the Eucharist? Remember, Jesus is still present in His Church—in tabernacles, with His priests, and, in a very real and powerful way, in Scripture.
This is an opportunity for great spiritual growth. Take advantage of this time to increase your devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, explore the richness of Sacred Scripture, and deepen your understanding of the faith. On this page, you’ll find all the resources you need to continue growing with the Lord no matter where you are.
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Increase your devotion and understanding of the Blessed Sacrament and prepare your heart for when you will be able to attend Mass again. Scott Hahn’s most popular study, The Eucharist in Scripture, is available to stream completely free for a limited time.
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