WelcomeWelcome to your parish of Mother of Mercy. We are endeavouring to be a welcoming, Christ-centred community. Our focus is to provide opportunities to all to encounter, and be transformed by, Jesus and continually share this with others. We want to create a culture of authentic engagement and service where all belong and are connected. We look forward to meeting you soon.
A message from our Parish Priest >> Our MissionTo co-create a welcoming community where all can encounter and be transformed by Christ,
realise their call to discipleship, be empowered to serve, and attract new disciples. |
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Coming Events20th April
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament OLHC 6am-4.30pm 21st April Morning Tea after 9.30am Mass OLHC 23rd April 1pm Prayer Engine OLHC 25th April ANZAC Day Commemorative Service 6am Wreath Laying and Dedication 6.15am Commemorative Mass followed by breakfast St John's Northgate 27th April Parish Men's Event 6pm |
ANZAC DAY 2024
Mother of Mercy Parish’s Anzac Day Commemorative Service will be held at St John’s, Northgate (688 Nudgee Rd, Northgate) on Thursday 25 April.
St John’s is the only Dedicated Navy War Memorial Church in Australia, home to the Honour Board HMAS Moreton, commemorating the 174 lives lost in WWII. If you would like to volunteer for this event please leave your details on the sign on sheets in the churches or phone the office. THE SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST - ENROL NOW!
Open to Children Year 4 and up who have received Baptism and Confirmation This year, Mother of Mercy Parish is running a combined Sacramental Program with Clayfield Parish. ENROLMENTS CLOSE: Monday 17th June.
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MEN’S DINNER—SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2024
Maths, Marathons & Ministry (and software companies) When: Saturday 27 April 2024 - Dinner from 6.00pm - Michael Forbes from 7.00pm Cost: $15 to cover Chicken and Salad (BYO—limited alcohol provided) Where: OLHC Parish Centre (9 Bowman St, Hendra) RSVP: Monday 22 April 2024 SMS Joel 0438 241 524 or Bill 0418 183 400 Dr Michael Forbes is a mathematician and entrepreneur. He has been a partner in many startup companies, mainly in mathematical software. From 2009 to 2014 Michael was part of the management team at NET Ministries. Through his NET connections, he travelled to Uganda and has become involved in many new businesses there. Michael is also a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland. He and his wife Lisa have three children and 6+ grandchildren, and love going on (very) long walks. Michael is also a keen runner, having run many marathons, including one in 2023 after open heart surgery in 2021 to replace a leaky aortic valve. Michael is a long standing core team member of MenALIVE. PRAYER ENGINE OF THE PARISH
This prayer group prays for the intentions of the parish and the personal intentions of parishioners. Prayer intentions can be placed in the special baskets at each of the churches and Parish Office. The Prayer Engine meets at OLHC Church, Hendra every Tuesday, from 1:00-2:15pm. All are welcome to join in prayer! |
CONTACT USParish Priest: Fr Michael Grace
Parish Office: 9 Bowman Street, Hendra Q 4011 Phone: 07 3268 3040 Email: hendra@bne.catholic.net.au Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 12noon |
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