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Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish E-Newsletter
Sunday, August 23, 2026	21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - 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, August 23, 2026 - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - A FIRST READING- Isaiah 22:19-23 Psalm 138:1-2a, 2b-3, 6+8. “Lord, your love is eternal, do not forsake the work of your hands.” SECOND READING- Romans 11:33-36 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matthew 16:18). Alleluia, alleluia! You are Peter, the rock on which I will build my Church. The gates of hell will not hold out against it. GOSPEL- Matthew 16:13-20

“Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’” (Matthew 16:16) Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed. Stock Photo ID: 686987926 - Church of the Primacy of St Peter in Tabgha, Galilee, Israel, Middle East. Photo Contributor: Cezary Wojtkowski