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Dear Parishioners, This weekend we celebrate the second Sunday in Lent. The common theme of the readings of this week is metamorphosis or transformation. The readings invite us to work, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, to transform and renew our lives during Lent, so that we may radiate the glory and grace of the transfigured Lord, which we have just received, all around us by our Spirit-filled lives. In this week’s Gospel we hear about the Transfiguration, this is the disciple’s glimpse of Jesus’ divine glory, His face shining like the sun. For a moment, they see clearly who He truly is, the Beloved Son of God. Peter wants to stay in that holy moment, but the Father’s voice gives a simple command: “Listen to him.” When we experience God’s presence, in prayer, in peace, in clarity, we want to hold onto it. But the voice from the cloud gives a simple command: “Listen to him.” The focus is not on building shelters or preserving the moment, but on listening to Jesus. When fear over...

There will be a nationwide Holy Hour on Sunday, 1 March 2026.  Every parish in the country is encouraged to hold an hour of Eucharistic Adoration following Mass on that Second Sunday in Lent. So, we keep this Adoration in our three communities after the Vigil and Sunday Masses.   Come and spend a moment in prayer and quiet reflection before the Blessed Sacrament.  All are welcome. 

"Walking in the Wilderness A Lenten Pilgrimage Towards Easter”  All men are invited to join the Men’s Lenten Journey, an opportunity for Men to grow and deepen their Faith journey on Wednesday evenings at St. Martin’s Church, Davidson from 6.30pm to 8pm Starting 25th February then the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th March. Books provided at no cost. For more info call Joe Maiolo via parish office or joe.maiolo59@gmail.com

Sisilia is a 13-year-old girl living in remote Tanzania, who had to walk long distances to collect water every day. Thanks to Project Compassion, Sisilia’s school and village now have safe clean water close by and she can spend more time studying so she can fulfil her dream of one day becoming a pilot. Please donate today. You can support Project Compassion 2026 through the donation boxes, envelopes or by scanning the QR code. Or online at: www.projectcompassion.org.au/donate Or by calling: 1800 024 413 Thank you for standing with us, as we Unite Against Poverty this Lent.

Dinner and Trivia Night   Everyone is warmly invited to join us for our annual St Patrick’s Dinner and Trivia Night! It promises to be a wonderful evening filled with fun, delicious food and great friendship. Come dressed in your best St Patrick’s attire – prizes will be awarded for the best dressed! When: Saturday 21st March, from 6:30pm Where: OLGC Hall Cost: $30 per person | Children under 12: $10 Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code or online at: https://www.catholicparish.app/donate?id=001Ol00000B2r0MIAR You may also pay on the night or by cash at the Parish Office. RSVP is Essential for catering purposes  Please RSVP by 16th March 2026. Please contact the Parish Office on 9451 5097 if you ahave any questions We look forward to celebrating with you!

We invite all Students in Years 5,6,7 and 8 for evening of fun and pizza.

Our new car park was planned for completion last Christmas, but delays in final engineering plans and statutory approvals have held up progress. We are now awaiting one final requirement—an arborist report confirming no surrounding trees will be lost. Once received, we will reapply for the Complying Development Certificate and move toward construction. Thank you for your generous support, with donations now reaching approximately $19,000.  

International Women's Day. March 8th.    Prayer: Living God, Today we gather in and among Your Presence. Valiant women throughout the world, and all gathered here, raise our voices in global petition for your promise of wholeness –fullness of life– to be realized in all our world, in our nations and in our lives. This we pray in Your Name. AMEN. www.sistersofmercy.org/resource/prayer-for-international-womens-day/

When: Thursday 5th March 5PM  Where:   St Anthony’s, Terrey Hills 5PM Stations followed by ice dinner & talk Wondering what to do this Lent? We have the perfect solution!! Fr Satheesh reminded us last weekend that during Lent we are encouraged to pray, fast and do acts of kindness. PRAY …the Stations of the Cross FAST …rice and water dinner ACTS OF KINDNESS. ..donate to Project Compassion to help the work of CARITAS We look forward to seeing you there.  Please RSVP by Monday 2 March by  signing up for our Stations & Rice night  on Clip boards for avaible in all our Churches this is importnat for catering purposes . Organised by the Parish Social Justice Group and Davidson St Vincent de Paul Conference Enquiries 0412532657 (Carmel)

Alexander Yau – Piano Recital “Hats off, gentlemen, a genius” Wyvern Music Forestville proudly presents acclaimed pianist Alexander Yau in a recital celebrating the genius of three of history’s greatest composers: Mozart, Schumann, and Chopin. The program begins with Mozart’s Sonata in F major, K. 533, a work of crystalline elegance, moving from the spirited Allegro through the lyrical Andante to the buoyant Rondo finale. Schumann’s Humoreske, Op. 20 follows, a kaleidoscope of moods and emotions, shifting between tenderness, exuberance, and introspection across six contrasting movements. After the interval, Yau turns to Chopin’s majestic Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58, a pinnacle of Romantic piano literature. From the commanding Allegro Maestoso to the dazzling finale Presto ma non tanto – Agitato, the sonata embodies both poetic depth and virtuosic brilliance. Alexander Yau, an eminent young Australian pianist, has developed himself as a complete musician, incorporating his many mu...

Stations of the Cross This Lent, take time to reflect on Christ’s journey to Calvary and deepen your faith through the Stations of the Cross. Join us as we walk with the Lord in prayer and contemplation: St. Anthony’s, Terrey Hills Outdoor Stations (inside if wet) – Thursdays at 5:00 PM Our Lady of Good Counsel, Forestville – Fridays at 7:30 PM Come, pause from the busyness of life, and enter into the mystery of Christ’s love and sacrifice.  All are welcome!

St Martins Catholic Primary School Open Day and Playgroup

Walking in the Wilderness is a  Lenten resource prepared by the Diocese of Broken Bay is available at the foyer of the church for you to take home. This resource booklet invites to journey on a Lenten Pilgrimage towards Easter and for us to enter more deeply into the sacred mystery of our faith and to renew our encounter with Jesus Christ.  

 OLGC Forestville Lenten Reflections

 OLGC Forestville Playgroup

Mater Maria College Open Day Tuesday 3 March

All are welcome to join us as we journey with Jesus towards the Cross. Our guide will be the booklet Compassio (to suffer with) offering us the invitation to stand with Christ and with one another. Through daily reflections, Sunday gospel readings, art reflections and prayer we will be invited to listen, contemplate and share our faith with one another. Our gatherings will be on Tuesdays, 10am -12pm at St Martin’s  on February 17 & 24, March 3, 10, 17 & 24. Booklets will be available at our first gathering @$5 each. Booklets are also available at back of churches. Please place money in boxes provided.

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, FORESTVILLE

 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 ...