French's Forest Catholic Parish eNews

My Dear Parishioners, This week we celebrate the feast of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). It is a celebration of the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The feast invites us to give thanks for the great gift of the Eucharist, in which Catholics believe that Jesus is truly present, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, under the appearances of bread and wine. It is a special opportunity to reflect on the importance of the Holy Mass and Holy Communion in our lives. In today’s Gospel, Jesus describes himself as the “living bread come down from heaven.” His words were difficult for many people to understand, just as they can challenge us today. Yet Jesus is teaching us something profound: he wants to share his very life with us. Whenever we gather around the altar and receive the Eucharist, we are not simply remembering Jesus; we are entering into a living relationship with him. Jesus tells us, “He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I live...

Diocesan Award Winners from our Parish for their wonderful dedicated service to the Diocese of Broken Bay and the Universal Church. Congratulations to Fran Van Schie, Bruno Spedelieri, and Carmel Smith.  

Biggest Morning Tea - Seniors Ministry – Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Senior members of our parish are warmly invited to join us for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea as we gather in friendship and support those affected by cancer. When: Wednesday, 24 June 2026, at 11.00am Where: Parish Centre, OLGC, 9 Currie Road, Forestville Enjoy a delicious morning tea, fellowship, and an informative presentation by Fem Maas from Fem Focus Spinal Flow, who will speak on Mobility and Stability. Morning tea will be provided, followed by our usual cuppa and chat. Please bring your own lunch. Transport can be arranged for anyone who would like to attend but requires assistance with travel. RSVP by Friday, 19 June Phone: 9451 9057 Email: sacraments@ffcp.org.au Or:  add your name to the list at the back of the church.

Dear Parishioners, Please be aware of a scam currently targeting parishes. Scammers are creating fake Gmail and other free email accounts using the names of our Parish Priest and parish staff. They use these accounts to send messages asking people to make urgent payments or buy gift cards on their behalf, often giving a plausible reason for the request. Because the display name shows a familiar name, it can look genuine at first glance. However, if you examine the actual email address, you will find that it does not come from our official parish domain: ffcp.org.au . Please Keep This in Mind: ·          Verify Before You Act: If you receive an email, text, or message of any form asking for money, gift cards, or financial details, do not respond or make any payments . ·          Double-Check: Always contact the parish office directly, or speak to the person you think it is from via a known, trus...

Our next vocations Mass and dinner meeting will be held on Thursday 25th June 2026 at Sacred Heart Church Following Mass.

Please note that there will be no Mass at St Anthony’s, Terrey Hills on Wednesday 10 June 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

World Oceans Day is June 8th. As part of the Northern Beaches community, our parish is vitally connected to the ocean. Broken Bay Diocese is vitally connected to the Hawkesbury River which flows into the Pacific Ocean which connects us to the island nations of the Pacific. Let us pray for our oceans: Creator God, all your works fill us with wonder. The oceans tell of your creativity and we are amazed by their beauty and the diversity of life which inhabit them. Instead of encouraging them to teem with life as you intended, we have filled them with our waste. Forgive us for our carelessness and ignorance. Help us be more aware of those in the Pacific Island nations affected by the rising sea levels so that we will live our lives in a way that cares for the oceans and those who depend on them." Kierans Creek Landcare Work Date: Saturday June 13th 9am - 12 noon. Please join us in caring for this special place at St Anthony in the Fields as we revegetate Duffys Forest Endangered Ecol...

Please join us for Taize ‘Prayer Around the Cross’ WHEN: next Friday 5th June at 7.00pm. WHERE: St Martins Church All are welcome.  

Spirituality of Saint John Henry Newman - Doctor of the Church During our Pause & Reflect gatherings in June we shall reflect on John Henry Newman, a very significant and influential man in the shaping of Catholic thought. Canonised a saint by Pope Francis on October 13, 2019 and declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV on Nov 1 2025. All are warmly welcome to these gatherings as we pause & reflect on the importance of this man renowned for his defence of faith. Where: St Martin’s on Tuesday mornings When: June 9 16 23 10am – 12pm.

Magnifica Humanitas Formation Series With Pope Leo XIV releasing his first Encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas, Mission Broken Bay will be holding the following formation and reflection sessions in June. Breaking open two documents that the Church has already released on AI, Antiqua et Nova and Quo Vadis, Humanitas?, this formation session will explore what it means to be human, what it means to be in relationship with God, self, others and the environment, how AI mimics aspects of this and some of the technical limitations of AI in this regard. Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026 Time: 6pm-8pm Venue: Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills To register for either Session: Christians , Remember Your Greatness! Being Human in the Age of AI

As part of our 150th Anniversary celebrations here at Manly Freshwater Parish, we are hosting a Trivia Night on Friday, 5 June, and we would love to invite your parishioners to join in the fun.

Date & Time   Friday, June 12, 2026 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Location: North Harbour Parish Centre Limited: 200 seats only

Join a powerful weekend of faith, community, and encounter with God in the beauty of creation! On Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th June 2026 at St Anthony’s in the Field, Terrey Hills, for students aged 14–18yrs The Expression of Interest Date is extended to Monday 11th May

Ignite 2026 is proudly hosted by the Diocese of Broken Bay. Where: Light of Christ Centre, Waitara When : Thursday 9 July – Sunday 12 July 2026 Experience God in the most extraordinary way through formation, renewal of faith, amazing people and powerful worship.  More information can be found by clicking on register now link below. Registrations are now open Register Now

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

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 ...