Surfers Catholic Parish Newsletter - Sunday, July 19, 2026 - The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A​

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Sunday, July 19, 2026

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A

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) Fr Paul PP,   Fr Bradley Associate Pastor -

Readings for Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A FIRST READING- Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16. “Lord, you are good and forgiving.” SECOND READING- Romans 8:26-27 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 13:24-43 or 13:24-30

“The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.” https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/udHALERYzWXZwzVT4QcY?ru=Paul-Evangelion