French's Forest Catholic Parish eNews

Dear Parishioners, Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is truly Risen! As we joyfully celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, I extend to each of you my heartfelt Easter greetings. As we gather to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, our hearts are filled with joy. After the long journey of Lent, we finally arrive at the empty tomb to find not an end, but a glorious beginning. Easter is a reminder that no matter how dark the "Good Fridays" of our lives may seem, light and life will always have the final word. My prayer for you this season is that the hope of the Resurrection fills your homes, heals your worries, and renews your faith. May the miracle of Easter bring you renewed hope and a deep sense of God’s infinite love. Whether you are celebrating with family or enjoying a quiet moment of reflection, know that you are in my prayers. Thank you for being the heartbeat of this parish. May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you and your loved ones today and always...

At Easter, we hear a simple message that feels especially important this year: peace be with you. In many parts of our world right now, there is uncertainty, conflict, and fear. Many people are watching events unfold with a sense of anxiety about what comes next. Closer to home too, amongst the peoples of Oceania, there are communities carrying pain and longing for stability and dignity. Easter speaks quietly but clearly into all of this. The Good News of the risen Jesus begins not with triumph or grand speeches, but with a gentle greeting of peace offered to people who were worried and unsure. It is a reminder that peace is not just an idea from the past — it is something real, something we still need, and something we can share. Whatever our background or beliefs, most of us recognise the deep human desire for peace — in our hearts, in our relationships, and in our world. "This Easter invites us to hold onto hope. Even in difficult times, new life and new possibilities can emerg...

Holy Saturday  – 4th April ·   7:30 PM – Easter Vigil at OLGC, Forestville Easter Sunday  – 5th April ·   8:30 AM – St Martin’s, Davidson ·   9:00 AM – St. Anthony’s, Terrey Hills ·   10:00 AM – OLGC, Forestville Please note: There will be no evening Mass on Easter Sunday. We invite you to join us in celebrating the resurrection of our Lord during this holy season See details on our Easter Flyer in the extended electronic Bulletin or on website

With gratitude and warm hearts, we invite you to a Farewell Mass for Fr. Biju Mathew on Sunday, 19 April at 10:00am, followed by morning tea.  Please bring a plate to share. As Fr. Biju prepares to return to India on 21 April, after six years of devoted service in the Diocese of Broken Bay—including two enriching years in our parish—we sincerely thank him for his faithful ministry and presence among us. We wish him every blessing in the next chapter of his journey. Those who wish to offer a gift are most welcome to do so.

Ordination to the priesthood of Deacons  Shayne D’Cunha, Tân Nguyen and Huy Tran Deacons Shayne D’Cunha,Tân Nguyen and Huy Tran will be ordained to the priesthood on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Waitara. If you would like to attend, please RSVP your attendance using the QR code attached, seating is limited.

Remember to turn your clocks back when you go to bed on Easter Saturday. 

Chrism Mass Tuesday, 31st March ·   7:30 PM at Waitara Cathedral Holy Thursday The Lord’s Supper 2nd April ·   7:30 PM – The Lord’s Supper at OLGC & St. Martin’s Good Friday 3rd April ·   10:00 AM – Stations of the Cross at OLGC, St. Anthony’s & St Martin’s ·   3:00 PM – Passion of the Lord at OLGC, St. Anthony’s & St Martin’s ·   7:00 PM Taizé Prayer around the Cross, St Martin’s Holy Saturday – 4th April ·   7:30 PM – Easter Vigil at OLGC, Forestville Easter Sunday – 5th April ·   8:30 AM – St Martin’s, Davidson ·   9:00 AM – St. Anthony’s, Terrey Hills ·   10:00 AM – OLGC, Forestville Please note: There will be no evening Mass on Easter Sunday. We invite you to join us in celebrating the resurrection of our Lord during this holy season See details on our Easter Flyer in the extended electronic Bulletin or on website  

Please join us for Taize ‘Prayer Around the Cross’ on Good Friday at 7.00pm, as part of our Holy Week celebrations. All are welcome.

Your donation supports the missionary work of Church in the Holy land by providing financial assistance to schools, medical centres, parishes, orphanages, welfare projects and poor Christians and it helps to preserve the sacred shrines associated with the life of Jesus.

Please remember to bring back your Project Compassion boxes over the coming weekends.  Thank you for your generous support of Caritas Australia and the important work they do in communities around the world.

A Journey of Faith Frenchs Forest Catholic Parish and Ku-ring-gai Chase Catholic Parish warmly invite you to join us on a 14-day Pilgrimage through some of the most beautiful and spiritually significant places in Central and Eastern Europe. The pilgrimage will be accompanied by Fr Satheesh Antony OSH and Fr Biju Jose OSH. Dates: 8 – 22 September 2026 Destinations: Vienna, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Medjugorje, Mostar, the Island of Korčula, Dubrovnik and Montenegro (Kotor & Perast). This pilgrimage offers a wonderful opportunity to visit sacred places, deepen your faith, experience rich Catholic heritage, and enjoy fellowship with fellow parishioners. Cost: Twin Share (Air & Land): $9,650 AUD Single Room Supplement: $1,850 AUD Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. T o secure your place, a deposit of $3000 per person will be required. For more information or to register your interest, please contact the Parish Office: parishoffice@ffcp.org.au or 02 94...

St Martins Catholic Primary School Playgroup

 OLGC Forestville Playgroup

Parish Office will be open on Tuesdays to Fridays 8:30am to 2:30pm

Dear Parish Family,   Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and ongoing support! Because of you, our parish continues to thrive and serve the community. As you know, this vibrancy relies on your generosity for which there are now many different ways of giving using modern technology. In recent times we have introduced Tap’n’go machines in our churches. We have now added a new, easy, and secure way to make a contribution to support our parish—through a simple scan of a QR code. This small code allows you to give a single gift directly from your phone at any time, wherever you may be. All you need to do is open your camera, scan the code and you'll be taken directly to our secure giving page. It’s fast, easy, and helps the parish to continue the great work we’re doing together. Of course, like Tap’n’go, contributions by QR code are a once only gift. If you would like your donation to be regular and automatic, please join our Planned Giving program which is easily arranged ...