At a glance
We have three churches, St James, Malanda (map), Our Lady of Consolation & St Patrick, Yungaburra (map), and St Rita of Cascia, Millaa Millaa (map).
For liturgy times.
Parish Office: 5 Monash Ave, Malanda; ph (07) 4096 5156.
The Malanda Parish registers of Baptism and Confirmation are now kept in the Atherton Parish Office, and several office functions are undertaken there: ph (07) 4091 1125.
Please check the current liturgy calendar for confirmed times.
Easter – Paschal Triduum (Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday)
Easter Sunday occurs between 22 March and 25 April. The main parts of the Paschal Triduum are Holy Thursday evening’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper, then Good Friday afternoon’s commemoration of the Passion of the Lord, and Holy Saturday night’s Paschal Vigil (a service of light, then a service of readings and prayers) and Mass. On Easter Sunday morning Mass is celebrated in each town.
Please note, the day after Good Friday is Holy Saturday; Easter Saturday is the one after Easter Sunday.
Mass times for Easter Sunday differ to normal Sundays; please see the current liturgy calendar to see the actual times.
Weddings at Easter
We do not celebrate weddings on Good Friday or Holy Saturday. While they may take place on Easter Sunday, the priests and deacons may not be available due to their liturgical obligations across the region. It is best not to plan for a wedding on Easter Sunday unless a priest or deacon has been found to be available.
Future Easter dates
2024
| Ash Wednesday | 14 February |
| Palm Sunday | 24 March |
| Holy Thursday | 28 March |
| Good Friday | 29 March |
| Holy Saturday | 30 March |
| Easter Sunday | 31 March |
2025
| Ash Wednesday | 05 March |
| Palm Sunday | 13 April |
| Holy Thursday | 17 April |
| Good Friday | 18 April |
| Holy Saturday | 19 April |
| Easter Sunday | 20 April |
Christmas 2023
These times have been observed for the last few years.
| Sunday 24th | Christmas Eve | 6:30pm - Malanda |
| 8:30pm - Millaa Millaa | ||
| Monday 25th | Christmas Day | 7:30am - Yungaburra |
| 9:15pm - Malanda |