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Diocesan Reception 07 4046 5100
Catholic Diocese of Cairns
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Earlville

  • Mass Times
  • Sunday 8:00am Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Earlville
  • Monday 6:30am Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Earlville
  • Wednesday 6:00pm Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Earlville
  • Thursday 6:30am Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Earlville
  • Friday 6:30am Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Earlville
  • Saturday 6:00pm Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Earlville
 
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Earlville
Address: 18 Balaclava Rd, Earlville QLD 4870
Phone Number: 07 4054 1171
Contact Details

Parish Office: 18 Balaclava Rd, Earlville QLD 4870

Address: PO Box 669, Earlville QLD 4870

Phone Number: 07 4054 1171

Email

Parish Staff

Parish Priest: Rev Fr Nathan McKay PP VF

Parish Secretary: Mrs Anna (Angel) Sanz

Parish Office Hours: 

Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC OR LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?

Join the RCIA Program (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) at OLHOC Parish Centre. Whether you're curious about the Catholic faith or considering becoming Catholic, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact:
Fr. Nathan McKay
Email: email/nathan.mckay)(cairns.catholic.org.au

Regular Events

BENEDICTION & SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (1st, 2nd, 3rd Saturday of Every Month)

• Sacrament of Reconciliation (10:00 am – 11:00 am) or by appointment.
• Benediction (11:30 am – 12:30 pm).

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION GROUP

Friday nights - 6 pm, in the OLHOC Parish Centre.

This is a one-hour scripture reflection using Lectio Devina and/or Ignatian Contemplation. In the final 20 minutes, we will examine the chosen scripture more academically. Participants may choose to go for a meal together afterwards; however, this is entirely optional.

ROSARY GROUP

A Rosary group meets every Monday at 6:50 pm at OLHOC Church.  Please join us, all welcome.

HEAVENLY BODS EXERCISE CLASS

Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am in the Parish Centre. Contact the parish for more information.

SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER
EMERGING FRATERNITY - CAIRNS

The OSF are lay Catholic men and women who follow Christ in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi. To join the OSF, one must believe and live by the teachings of the Church.

Our meetings are held at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Centre in Earlville. Meetings usually occur on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6 pm. Please come along if you are interested in joining us. Contact Fr Nathan ofs to confirm the next meeting date and time, in case of a change.
Email: email/Nathan.Mckay)(cairns.catholic.org.au
Website: www.ofsaustralia.org.au

Resources

IGNATIAN EXAMEN

Read the Spiritual Exercises To Bring About Awareness Of Sin.pdf to find out how and where to sharpen your spiritual life and let your parish priest know how it has helped you:

  • Reflect on the spiritual battle: Explore Saint Ignatius’ meditation on the "Two Standards" and the contrasting calls of Christ and Lucifer.
  • Deepen your humility and detachment: Learn how to let go of unhealthy attachments and embrace the "Three Degrees of Humility."
  • Strengthen your commitment to Christ: Engage in practical exercises to align your life with Christ’s mission of love, humility, and selflessness.

Download this resource for daily focus and intentions that help direct your heart in living Ignatian spirituality.

IGNATIAN DISCERNMENT

Ignatian Discernment Tools for help in making a decision.

UNDERSTANDING THE HOLY EUCHARIST AND THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Click My Catholic Worship for more information from the book My Catholic Worship Vol 2 of 3 by John Paul Thomas. The linked document covers:

  • Chapter 5 The Most Holy Eucharist
  • Chapter 6 The Sacrament of Penance
WHAT IS SIN?

Download excerpt from My Catholic Faith by John Paul Thomas 

NOVENA TO OUR LADY UNDOER OF KNOTS

Download novena prayers

 

Upcoming Events
  • 19 May - 25 May National Volunteer Week: Connecting Communities
  • 07 Jun St Monica's College Garden Party
  • 07 Jun Taize Prayer Liturgy June 2025
  • 05 Jul Taize Prayer Liturgy July 2025
  • 02 Aug Taize Prayer Liturgy August 2025
Services & Ministries
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Centacare FNQ
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183 Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
email/reception)(cairns.catholic.org.au
07 4046 5100
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