The Community of St Joseph's Parish Welcomes You

Serving the Church Communities of North Mackay, Bucasia, Farleigh, Seaforth, Calen and Midge Point
St Joseph’s Catholic Parish is located in the northern coastal areas of Mackay and enjoys a rich heritage and a vibrant community spirit which it wishes to share with you. The parish includes the churches of St Joseph’s, North Mackay and St Brendan’s, Bucasia. We recognise the Juipera people who were the traditional custodians of this area and we pray that we will continue to bring genuine stewardship to our parish through worship and praise to our loving God.
 
Today we welcome and cherish people from the many other lands who offer us their faith stories and cultural riches. We come together in the presence of Jesus Christ to give thanks and praise and to be nourished in so many different ways by the Grace of God’s hospitality.
 
We are nourished through our many prayer groups and our liturgy team with the support of the diverse and talented musicians who willingly offer their gifts. Our educational needs are served through the Adult Faith Centre, our four primary schools, St Josephs, Mary Mackillop, Emmanuel and St Brendan's, our secondary college Holy Spirit College and the wonderful catechetical teaching in our government schools. We enjoy community, social and pastoral activities and various initiatives of outreach that are unique to our parish.
 
We invite you to take the time to reflect on the material that comes with our welcome to our parish. We trust a number of the activities and ministries will interest you. We welcome your faith story and participation so that our parish will continue to grow in faith, discipleship and witness of the Risen Christ, present in our midst. Welcome!

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SACRAMENTAL PROCESS
First Communion will be celebrated the weekend Masses 16th / 17th July at St Joseph’s, St Brendan’s & St Brigid’s Churches.  Please keep the children in your prayers as they continue their Preparations for the Sacrament.
RESIDENCE FOR RENT SEAFORTH
The residence adjacent to the Star of the Sea Church at Seaforth will become available for rent in the near future.  The residence is quite large, unfurnished, with three bedrooms, each with ensuites, large living areas, kitchen / dining area, laundry and two car garage.  The tenants will act as Caretakers for the grounds, as well as observers for the Church building.
Interested persons can contact Ken, on 0407 589 886, or email ken.kelly@rok.catholic.net.au
ST VINCENT DE PAUL WINTER APPEAL - CAN YOU HELP?
We are needing warm blankets and or cash donations for the St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal. These donations etc can be dropped into the Mackay St Vincent de Paul office at the corner of Juliet and Hamlet Street or at St Joseph’s Parish Office between 9am and 12 noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  If you require further information please call 4957 3955.