SPCP - E-News - Sunday, July 26, 2026 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

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Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish E-Newsletter
Sunday, July 26, 2026	17th Sunday in Ordinary Time -  Year A
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) Fr Paul PP,   Fr Bradley Associate Pastor -

Readings for Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A FIRST READING- 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Psalm 119:57+72, 76-77, 127-28, 129-30. “Lord, I love your commands.” SECOND READING- Romans 8:28-30 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matthew 11:25). Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth. You have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom. GOSPEL- Matthew 13:44-52 or 13:44-46

“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” (Matt 13:45-46) Image Credit:https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/SBa2Jc5rpuZuiv3sNyA4/the-kingdom-of-heaven-is-like-a-merchant-looking-for-fine-pearls-when-he-found-one-of-great-value-he?ru=Paul-Evangelion