Joy comes from believing in yourself

to Catholic tradition, the Easter season is extended to 50 days. The reason is prolonged because this is an important event about the resurrection of Jesus, and the works that continued after his resurrection. Through the announcement of the disciples and apostles, who knew and followed Jesus has allowed us to continue on our journey of faith today. This is considered a season of the joy of faith, and that joy of faith is passed on to many different generations and places on this earth. That joy sometimes takes courage to open up and go through challenges to reach different places and reach people everywhere.

I came to Caloundra Catholic Parish in February 2023, as a seminarian from Holy Spirit Seminary, Queensland. I am studying to be a priest for the Archdiocese of Brisbane and I was appointed here to learn more about the people and the land here. In particular, I will have more experiences in a larger parish to prepare for the Catholic priesthood. I hardly knew the people here, but with everyone’s welcoming and my openness, I now

with Sang Duc Bui

Catholic Community have many friends here. I also joined the Caloundra Soccer Club and sometimes I join the Baringa Football Club and some small groups in this Caloundra region. Joy or sadness mostly comes from ourselves. Many times we just wait for joy to come and forget that we have to find it first, by opening up and sharing with others first. I encourage you to adopt what I have practiced and hopefully this will bring joy into your life also. operational in every Australian State and Territory. Lions Eye Health Programs (LEHP’s) Children’s Vision Screening Program is the most comprehensive program currently available in Australia.

In the light of faith and the Easter Season, it has helped me become more confident, more open and know how to share joys and sorrows with others. Since then I have received true joy through new friendships here on the Sunshine Coast. I wish you joy and happiness on the journey of life.

Lions’ Clubs on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland have Lions members who are trained to screen children in local schools, including Maleny Blackall Range Lions, Blackall Range, Caloundra, Lake Currimundi Kawana, Caloundra, and Caloundra West.

All screeners are Lions Australia volunteers who have successfully completed a three-phase training and accreditation process. A working with children checks/Blue Card or similar is mandated.

The Facts

Vision disorders can have a profound effect on a child’s growth and development:

• Up to 80% of a child’s learning happens through their eyes

• Most children accept vision problems and adapt. They rarely complain as children can be easily corrected

• Along with allergies and asthma, eye disorders are the most common health conditions suffered by children

• All children should have a full eye examination before starting school and regularly as they progress through their education.

Screenings are performed to detect any vision issues associated with;

• Myopia (near-sightedness)

• Hyperopia (farsightedness)

• Astigmatism (Blurred vision)

• Anisometropia (unequal refraction power)

• Binocular Vision (eye misalignment)

• Anisocoria (unequal pupil size)

All information in relation to the screening is given to the school Principal and personalised letters are written and addressed to the relevant parent/ guardian. In this letter the results of the screenings are identified, highlighting any areas of concern that should be referred on to an Optometrist for further examination if required.

BEERWAH CHURCH 27 Beerwah Parade

Sundays 9 30am & Kids Church

Arise Youth: Fri 7pm (grade: 7-12 | term time) E: wecare@cotr.org.au W: churchontherise.org.au

MALENY CHURCH Maleny Sports Park, via Porter’s Lane

Sundays 9.30am & Kids Church

E: info@cotrmaleny.org W: cotrmaleny.org

Welcomes you each Saturday at 27 Maleny Street

9:30am - All Age Bible Study Hour

(Includes Children and Youth programs) 11:00am - Worship Service

First Saturday of the monthCommunity Lunch

Contact p: 0424 901 301 f: @LandsboroughChurch w: landsborough.org

GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY CALVARY CONGREGATION

You are most WELCOME to join us 9.00am each Sunday Reed Street, Glasshouse Mtns (next to RSL) Sunday School, Women’s Fellowship, Bible Study

Contact: 5439 9341 or 5496 9671 www.glasshousemountains.lutheran.org.au

Glasshouse Country Uniting Church

29 Twin Peaks Drive, Beerwah Come and worship with us

Sundays @ 9am

A Bible Teaching, Community Loving, Hope Filled Church on the Hinterland

12 Cedar Street, Maleny malenypc.org.au

Peachester Community Church –last Sunday of the month 5.30pm

Minister: Rev Dr Elizabeth Nolan Ph. 0448 358 774 Email: churchgcuc@gmail.com

Catholic Weekend Masses

Saturday 5pm: Peachester Rd, Beerwah

Sunday 7am: Caloundra St, Landsborough

Sunday 9am: 45 Cedar Street, Maleny Ph: 5430 9390 9am to 1pm Mon-Fri www.caloundracatholicparish.net