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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CATHOLIC MENS DINNER CLUB
The Catholic Men’s Dinner Club will meet on Monday 25th September 6 30 pm for a 7 pm start at the Boomerang Hotel, Nebo Rd. The Guest Speaker will be Des Crowe.  It should be an interesting and enjoyable night. Visitors are always welcome to come to the dinner. Ring the parish office for a contact number.
SOCIAL JUSTICE - CREATIVE RESPONSE COMPETITION
A reminder that to mark Social Justice Sunday this year the Diocesan Social Justice group is offering a Creative Response Competition - an opportunity to create something, using any creative medium, in response to this year’s Statement: Listen, Learn, Love – A New Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The statement is available online at www.justiceandpeace.org.au/home/news-and-events/news/ and all information about the competition by clicking here or contacting the parish office. We’re excited to offer this opportunity to really engage with this year’s statement and look forward to lots of entries. Final submission date is 13th October.
ST JOSEPH'S CARDS & GIFTS
Wide selection of Confirmation, Birthday, Mass Intention and other special occasion cards, large range of full & bracelet rosary beads, wall prints, crosses, bookmarks other gift ideas. Open every Monday morning & before and after Mass each weekend EFTPOS available.