St Rita's Men's Social group first gathering for 2020 - BBQ under the trees under the Australian Flag. Fr Ladu was able to join us even though he is still on holidays. BBQ finished off with Pavlova (thanks Marilyn Duggan) and Black Sapote cake (thanks Bill Melor)

St Rita's Men's Social group have been working with St Rita's OSHC on the wooden toys project for children who are at OSHC over the school holidays. Approx 50 wooden toys have been fabricated over the past two months by Bob Woosnam, John Bowskill, Bob Anderson, Bill McLennan and Mike Duggan and thi [ ... ]

Zumba Gold:  Classes every Tuesday, 1 - 1.45 pm in the Ruby Room, have fun and get fit. The exercises and dances are not exhausting and you can work at your own level- suitable for all ages. Art Group: Every Wednesday from lOam to 2 pm in the Ruby Room. Newcomers are always welcome - come and ha [ ... ]

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE  STATEMENT FROM CONFERENCE PRESIDENT ARCHBISHOP MARK COLERIDGE  Australia is facing an unprecedented calamity as fire engulfs the land in many places. We have all seen the apocalyptic images, even if we are not in the areas most affected. Lives have been  [ ... ]

Victoria Point Parish Is currently inviting applications for the causal position of Sacramental & Safeguarding Coordinator (Only during school term time starting in Jan 2020 with approximately 4 to 7 hours per week)  This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic committed applicant to [ ... ]

First Reading
Sirach 3:17-20, 28-29 A reading from the book of Ecclesiasticus Humble yourself and you will find favour with the Lord. My son, be gentle in carrying out your business, and you will be better loved than a lavish giver. The greater you are, the more you should behave humbly, and th [ ... ]

First Reading Isaiah 66:18-21 A reading from the prophet Isaiah They will gather all of your people from all nations. The Lord says this: I am coming to gather the nations of every language. They shall come to witness my glory. I will give them a sign and send some of their survivors to the nati [ ... ]

First Reading Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 A reading from the prophet Jeremiah You bore me to be a man of strife for the whole world. The king's leading men spoke to the king. 'Let Jeremiah be put to death: he is unquestionably disheartening the remaining soldiers in the city, and all the people too, b [ ... ]

St Rita’s Zumba GOLD ladies participated in the Be Happy Party ‘s Third Annual Awards Gala Night on 27th July at Koala Tavern in Capalaba, and came fifth. A delightful evening of canapes, awards, raffles, and dancing was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

First Reading Wisdom 18:6-9 A reading from the book of Wisdom Just as you struck our enemies, you made us glorious by calling us to you. That night had been foretold to our ancestors, so that, once they saw what kind of oaths they had put their trust in, they would joyfully take courage. Thi [ ... ]

First Reading Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 A reading from the book of Ecclesiastes What do people gain by all their work? Vanity of vanities, the Preacher says. Vanity of vanities. All is vanity! For so it is that a man who has laboured wisely, skilfully and successfully must leave what is his own [ ... ]

First Reading Genesis 18:20-32 A reading from the book of Genesis Lord, do not be angry if I speak. The Lord said, 'How great an outcry there is against Sodom and Gomorrah! How grievous is their sin! I propose to go down and see whether or not they have done all that is alleged in the outcry aga [ ... ]

St Rita’s Men’s Social group – July 2019 event – eighteen men turned up to the Ruby Room for the Classic Movie screening and healthy finger food – sausage rolls, party pies, cake, Jaffas, Fantails and popcorn. The movie was a thought-provoking 1957 black and white movie ‘12 Angry Men [ ... ]