French's Forest Catholic Parish eNews

My Dear Parishioners, In this week’s Gospel, Jesus speaks words that are repeated several times: “Do not be afraid.” He knows that following him will not always be easy. There will be times when his disciples feel uncertain, worried, or challenged by the opinions and actions of others. Yet Jesus reminds them, and us, that God’s love is stronger than fear. Jesus uses the image of the sparrows to show how deeply God cares for all creation. If not, even a tiny sparrow is forgotten by God, then how much more precious are we in His eyes? Jesus says that even the hairs on our heads are counted, a beautiful reminder that God knows us completely, cares about every detail of our lives, and never abandons us. This Gospel also calls us to live our faith with courage. Jesus encourages his followers not to keep God’s love hidden but to share it openly through the way they speak, act, and care for others. Being a witness to Christ does not always mean grand gestures; often it means showing kindness,...

Thank you to all parishioners who support our Parish through Planned Giving. Your generosity helps fund the daily operation of our churches and supports the many ministries of our Parish. The new Planned Giving envelopes for 2026/27 are available at the back of each church. Please note that some envelope numbers may have changed. If you would like to make any changes to your giving, switch to a different method of contribution, or would like a set of Planned Giving envelopes, please contact the Parish Office and we will be happy to assist. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

Will be held on weekend of 27/28 June With the escalating cost of living many people are struggling to survive. The financial support you give to our Winter Appeal will help restore HOPE to those in need. Your donation can help put food on the table and may prevent a family becoming homeless. Donations options will be available next weekend, check next weeks bulletin, eNnewsletter or poster in church letter for how you can donate Amounts $2 and over are tax deductible. Please keep yor parish Vinnies Teams in your prayers. Forestville and Davidson Vinnies members

The groceries donated by the families of our First Communion children were very much appreciated. Your generosity has made a difference to many people who are struggling to survive and put food on the table. Our parish St Vincent de Paul Conferences thank you very much for your donation. We will keep our First Communicants and their families in our prayers.  

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. Use the QR code to donate & support cancer research

Proudly hosted by the Diocese of Broken Bay Light of Christ Centre, Waitara - Thursday 9 July – Sunday 12 July 2026 Tickets are selling fast, don’t miss out: https://igniteconference.com.au/sydney Experience God in the most extraordinary way through formation, renewal of faith, amazing people and powerful worship. Ignite Conference 2026 is coming to Broken Bay.  More information can be found by clicking on register now link below. Registrations are now open Register Now  

Don't Forget to Book Singing Up Country www.trybooking.com/ DMMRZ Aboriginal Art Raffle prizes valued at $3,500 in total at the event and at all 3 churches. Proud Yaegl musician and Northern Beaches resident Michael Birk, supported by the Frenchs Forest Parish Social Justice Group and Mona Vale Music, is holding the 12th annual event Singing Up Country, at St Anthony in the Fields Church, Terrey Hills on Sunday 5th of July.  

We are excited to announce that parish-based Confirmation ceremonies will be held in 2026 for baptised children who are 8 years old and in Year 3 or above. Confirmation Ceremony Dates Friday 4 September 2026 Saturday 5 September 2026 Enrolments will open on Monday 13 July via TryBooking.  Full details and the enrolment link will be available on the parish website. Parent Information Session (Essential): Wednesday 29 July, 7:00–8:00pm in the OLGC Church If you would like further information, please contact Susanne Bragge. sacraments@ffcp.org.au

 

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.

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

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 ...