Our parish embraces Nambour, Kenilworth, Palmwoods, Yandina and Bli Bli
“Building a community of Jesus' disciples”
Greetings and Welcome to our Parish website
St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish strives to be a community of the Lord’s disciples in the Nambour, Kenilworth, Palmwoods, Yandina and Bli Bli areas of the Sunshine Coast. Ours is an energetic community which provides varieties of opportunities for ministry within the Church for the building up of the Body of Christ. In this way we hope to equip ourselves and our Church to proclaim the reign of God in our world.
We welcome you to connect with our Parish communities and especially in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at either St Joseph Nambour, St John Bosco Kenilworth or at Palmwoods. We invite you to register on the Parish Census by completing our Parish Census form (via the button below). Should you require additional information that is not covered by this website, please don't hesitate to contact our Parish office.
Peace and blessing upon you and your family,
Fr Odinaka Nwadike
Parish Priest
We welcome you to connect with our Parish communities and especially in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at either St Joseph Nambour, St John Bosco Kenilworth or at Palmwoods. We invite you to register on the Parish Census by completing our Parish Census form (via the button below). Should you require additional information that is not covered by this website, please don't hesitate to contact our Parish office.
Peace and blessing upon you and your family,
Fr Odinaka Nwadike
Parish Priest
Community News
ARCHBISHOP MARK HAS A MESSAGE FOR YOU
Recently I celebrated the forty-seventh anniversary of my ordination as a priest – in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne, on 18 May 1974, which happened to be the fifty-fourth birthday of the then Archbishop of Cracow who became Pope John Paul II. It’s a long time ago, but I remember the day as if it were yesterday. And that’s how it will be for Will, Jack and Francis, whom we are about to ordain to the priesthood. They come from three different ethnic backgrounds; and each has his own vocation story to tell. They will be ordained priest at a time vastly different to 1974. Since then both society and the Church have changed in dramatic ways, and that means they will serve as priests in a different world. But the call of Jesus is timeless, and it has reached deep into their heart. It’s a call that claims everything, and that can be daunting. I thought I knew what I was saying yes to all those years ago, but I didn’t. Ordination always means signing a blank cheque. So Will, Jack and Francis will sign the blank cheque on 29 June, and Jesus Christ will fill in the details as the years go by. He never disappoints or betrays those who say yes to him as these three men have done.
Recently I celebrated the forty-seventh anniversary of my ordination as a priest – in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne, on 18 May 1974, which happened to be the fifty-fourth birthday of the then Archbishop of Cracow who became Pope John Paul II. It’s a long time ago, but I remember the day as if it were yesterday. And that’s how it will be for Will, Jack and Francis, whom we are about to ordain to the priesthood. They come from three different ethnic backgrounds; and each has his own vocation story to tell. They will be ordained priest at a time vastly different to 1974. Since then both society and the Church have changed in dramatic ways, and that means they will serve as priests in a different world. But the call of Jesus is timeless, and it has reached deep into their heart. It’s a call that claims everything, and that can be daunting. I thought I knew what I was saying yes to all those years ago, but I didn’t. Ordination always means signing a blank cheque. So Will, Jack and Francis will sign the blank cheque on 29 June, and Jesus Christ will fill in the details as the years go by. He never disappoints or betrays those who say yes to him as these three men have done.
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ST JOSEPH'S "GET READY QUEENSLAND" SCHOOLS COMPETITION
It is that time of year again, a time we need to prepare for all that can be thrown at us weather wise. Having suffered damage in the recent hail storm I am all too aware how quickly things can change. There are many within our community who know all about this and are prepared to share the message. Congratulations to the Year 5 cohort and their support for making the final of the Get Ready Competition for a second year running. Please show your support by voting for our School Video Entry. To vote just go to 2021 Sunshine Coast Get Ready Schools Competition | Sunshine Coast Regional Council. Scroll to the bottom and click on the Vote Now! Community Voting tab. If this is your first time voting you will need to register first. If you voted last year but cannot remember your password, click on forgot password and you can reset it, or alternatively vote with a different email account. |
DONATIONS, PAYMENTS AND PLANNED GIVING
We have a new section of our parish website dedicated to providing information and assistance to anyone wishing to financially support our parish. 100% of any one-off donations or bequests to St Joseph's Catholic Parish are retained by the Parish. Donations can also be made to our local Vinnies Conference who use the funds to assist people in need in the local community. Vinnies Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Click here for more information about Donations, Payments or Planned Giving >>
We have a new section of our parish website dedicated to providing information and assistance to anyone wishing to financially support our parish. 100% of any one-off donations or bequests to St Joseph's Catholic Parish are retained by the Parish. Donations can also be made to our local Vinnies Conference who use the funds to assist people in need in the local community. Vinnies Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Click here for more information about Donations, Payments or Planned Giving >>
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The people of St Joseph's Catholic Parish Nambour acknowledge the Njalbo Clan of the Jinibara people, the Traditional Owners who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.
The people of St Joseph's Catholic Parish Nambour acknowledge the Njalbo Clan of the Jinibara people, the Traditional Owners who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.
St Joseph's Catholic Parish
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