The Mission of the Parish Library – The library works for God’s Kingdom by providing materials for the spiritual development and study of Surfers Paradise Parish and Gold Coast Deanery members and groups.

The Library Collection includes:

U Over 2000 books on Spirituality, Prayer, Church, Scripture, Personal Development, Sacraments, Saints, Other Faiths, Fiction and more

U Audiotapes of music, scripture and teaching

U Videotapes and DVDs

U CDs

U Talking Books

U A Littlies Library for the under 7’s

U Copies of Catholic Magazines e.g. The Tablet and Prayer Group Newsletters

U Parish Archives: photos, newspaper clips and memorabilia

U A reference section including the Catholic Encyclopaedia

U A photocopy service is available for a fee

U A second hand book sale that helps to raise funds for the library

The Parish Library was founded in 1992 and is funded by the Parish and from the sale of donated second hand books and magazines. It is a free service to all Gold Coast residents.

Locations and Opening Times – The main library is located in a room at the back of the Sacred Heart Church, on the right as you leave the Church.

We are open on:

U Tuesday mornings 9am to 1pm.

U Also, in conjunction with the weekend Masses; Vigil 6pm, Sunday 9am & 6pm.

U Special access can be provided by contacting the Librarian, Jean Di Benedetto on 5572 5433.

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NEW BOOK CLUB AT SACRED HEART – The Club is for everyone! Friends, family and neighbours.

Our monthly book is of a spiritual nature, but this is NOT a faith education group (we have great Adult Faith Education Groups, Bible Studies etc – click here for details). WE MEET FOR SOCIAL CONTACT, FUN & INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION!

We meet in the PRAYER ROOM on the Second Tuesday in the month 12 noon to 2.00 pm. Lunch is included at $3 per person.

For more information, phone Jean on 5577 1456

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