The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm.
They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded by all. This policy applies to Clergy, Religious, Staff, Parishioners, Volunteers, students on placement and Visitors to our sites.
The following link has more information including Policy documents and a message from Archbishop Mark Coleridge- https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard/
For safeguarding inquiries or to raise any concerns, disclosures or allegations please contact our Local Safeguarding Representatives: Bob Snoke on 0419 247 698
STOPline Service Ph:1300 304 550 Email: AOB@stopline.com.au Website: www.bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com
Mass Times
Parish Priest and Staff
- Parish Priest: Fr. Ladu Yanga
- Dean of Redland: Fr. Ladu Yanga
- Parish & Deanery Secretary: Angela Dodd
- Safeguarding: Angela Dodd
- Finance Secretary: Beverley Van Schie
- Sacramental: Jennifer Fielding
Parish Details
37-39 Benfer Rd, Victoria Point QLD 4165
PO Box 5285 Victoria Point QLD 4165
Telephone: (07) 3207-9177
LOCATED BEHIND THE TOWNHOUSED NEXT TO
ST RITA'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm
St Rita's Catholic Parish
Latest News and Events
Holy Week & Easter Masses 2023 - ST RITA'S PARISH
HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES - ST RITA'S CHURCH
Palm Sunday
Saturday 1st April - 5pm
Sunday 2nd April - 7am & 9am
2nd Rite of Reconciliation
Tuesday 4th April - 6:30pm
Holy Thursday
Thursday 6th April - 6pm
Mass of the Last Supper followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Good Friday
Friday 7th April - 9am Stations of the Cross
Friday 7th Arpil - 3pm The Lord's Passion
Easter Vigil
Saturday 8th April - 6pm
Easter Sunday
Sunday 9th April - 7am & 9am
Holy Week and Easter Mass Times - St Rita's Bay Islands
HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES - ST RITA'S BAY ISLANDS
Holy Thursday
Thursday 6th April - 6:00pm (Macleay Island)
Mass of the Last Supper
Good Friday
Friday 7th April - 8:00am Stations of the Cross (Macleay Island)
Friday 7th April - 9:45am Stations of the Cross (Russell Island)
Friday 7th Arpil - 3pm The Lord's Passion (Macleay Island)
Easter Vigil
Saturday 8th April - 6:00pm (Macleay Island)
Easter Sunday
Sunday 9th April - 9:00am (Russell Island)
Divine Mercy Sunday
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Divine Mercy Sunday will be held at St Rita’s,
37 Benfer Rd, Victoria Point on Sunday 16th April with 9am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet,
Reconciliation and ending with Benediction.
A Novena to Divine Mercy begins on Good Friday 7th April for nine days. Novena Leaflets are on the back table of the Church.
Sunday Reading Teams for 5th Sundays of the Month 2023
28/29 Jan 1st Sunday of the Month Team
29/30 April 2nd Sunday of the Month Team
29/30 July 3rd Sunday of the Month Team
28-29 Oct 4th Sunday of the Month Team
30/31 Dec Readers to volunteer
Macleay & Russell Island Mass Schedule
Parish Secure Locked Box
If the Parish Office is unattended, please leave documents in out SECURE LOCKED BOX at the Front Door of the Parish Office.
Thank you
COVID 19 Traffic Light System
We are currently at GREEN status
Stay home if you're sick
Keep up to date with your vaccinations
Take a Rapid Test (RAT) if you get COVID-19 symptoms
If you get COVID-19:
- register your RAT result
- stay home until you're well again
- wear a mask for 7 days after your test
- avoid visiting hospitals, aged care or disability care for 7 days after your test
- ask household member to closely monitor for symptoms
Wear a mask if required by the healthcare provider, venue or household