At a glance
Parish Office: 5 Monash Ave [PO Box 61], Malanda QLD 4885; ph (07) 4046 5235.
Churches: St James in Malanda (Google map), Our Lady of Consolation (& St Patrick) in Yungaburra (Google map), and St Rita of Cascia in Millaa Millaa (Google map).
For Mass times, go to liturgy calendar.
PDF of latest Sunday bulletin.
For sacramental records, contact the Atherton Parish Office, 28 Mabel Street [PO Box 121], Atherton QLD 4883: ph (07) 4046 5200.
Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica humanitas
Pope Leo has published his first encyclical: Magnifica humanitas. While many report this translating as “Magnificent Humanity”, the official English text probably reflects Leo’s actual thought as it appears in two forms throughout the letter: “humanity in its grandeur” and “the grandeur of humanity”. Beginning from this highly positive regard for humanity, even disfigured by sin, reflects the Christian beliefe in the mystery of the Incarnation: God so loves his creation so much that when it rebels he does not reject it it, but embraces and enters communion with it to redeem and heal it. Communion is at the heart Trinity: God “is” dynamic Communion, unifying conversation between members. Pope Leo offers a critical view on the dangers of “Aritifical Intelligence”, but does not reject it out-right. Recognizing its benefits and dangers, he invites all to consider carefully the path humanity now finds itself on so as to avoid certain mistakes and to work together in a more ethical way to develop “AI” in a way that truly advances the dignity of humankind.
The Vatican has also published a Pastoral Kit resource to assist people to enter into reflection and conversation around the points Pope Leo raised in Magnifica humantias.
Vatican News has also prepared an audiobook for those who may find it easier to listen to.
Centenary of St James Church, Sat-Sun 23-24 January 2027
The centenary of the opening and dedication of St James’ Church, Malanda, is Saturday 23 January 2027. The celebration will begin with service in the church at 5pm on that day, followed by dinner at the Malanda Hotel, and the main liturgical celebration the Sunday morning with Mass at 8.30am (time TBC).
Diocesan Synod, 08 June 2025 – 24 May 2026
Themed A Future Filled with Hope, the Synod was convened to discuss how to ensure an ongoing Synodal process of consultation in the Diocese so all may participate in discerning needs and directing pastoral efforts, and if to establish a Diocesan Pastoral Council to serve as a consultative body to assist the Bishop in pastoral planning and decision-making. After being launched on Pentecost Sunday 08 June 2025, it took place in assemblies on Saturdays 14 June 2025, 02 August 2025, 20 Sepsember 2025, 15 November 2025, 14 February 2026, and 21 March 2026, with a final assembly on Saturday 16 May 2026 and formal closure on Pentecost Sunday 24 May 2026. For details on the outcomes, please visit the diocesan web page.
Containers for Change
Parish member ID: C 1066 5561
Donations made to it go into the general operating account.
Each of the three churches has its own Member ID so donations can go exclusively to the maintenance of that church:
Malanda, St James: C 1066 5502
Millaa Millaa, St Rita: C 1068 9164
Yungaburra, Our Lady of Consolation: C 1068 9167