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Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish E-Newsletter Parish Office (new): (07) 5671 7388 (Mon-Thurs: 9 am – 2 pm; & Fri: 9 am -12 noon)  Email: surfers@bne.catholic.net.au  | Website: www.surfersparadiseparish.com.au  Emergencies: Priest contactable via office phone (after hours, follow the menu prompts) 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters, Queensland, 4226 Safeguarding officer -(Robyn Hunt) email=  lsr.surfers@bne.catholic.net.au   https://tinyurl.com/SPCPsite    Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility -  https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding This is Kombumerri Country, which is the traditional custodian of this region.  (see here)

Sunday, April 12, 2026	The Second Sunday of Easter and of Divine Mercy – Year A
Readings for Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 2nd Sunday of Easter – A FIRST READING- Acts 2:42-47 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24. “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love is everlasting.” SECOND READING- 1 Pet 1:3-9 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 20:29). Alleluia, alleluia! You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me; happy those who have not seen me but still believe. GOSPEL- John 20:19-31
HAPPY EASTER -   CHRIST IS RISEN.  HE IS RISEN INDEED! “Jesus came and stood among them and said,  ‘Peace be with you’” (John 20:19) Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Illustration ID: 1374632507 - The sixth of ten appearances from the Resurrection to the Ascension of Christ. Thomas's assurance. Doubting Thomas. Illustration- fresco in Byzantine style. Illustration Contributor: Julia Raketic studio