French's Forest Catholic Parish eNews

Dear Parishioners, As we head back into the Ordinary Time of the church’s liturgical year, we give thanks for the wonderful liturgical celebrations we have had for feast days for the past few weeks. In this Gospel, Jesus looks upon the crowds with compassion because they are like sheep without a shepherd." His heart is moved by the suffering, confusion, and spiritual needs of the people. Rather than turning away, He responds with love and calls His disciples to help in His mission. Jesus reminds them that "the harvest is rich but the labourers are few," encouraging them to pray for more people who are willing to serve God and care for others. Jesus then gives His disciples the authority to heal the sick and proclaim that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. What is striking is that He chooses ordinary people with different backgrounds and weaknesses to carry out this mission. This reminds us that God does not call only the perfect or the most talented; He calls those who are w...

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of St Anthony. All parishioners and visitors are warmly invited to join us for the Feast Day Mass  at St Anthony’s Church, Terrey Hills, on Sunday 14 June at 9:00am. Come and celebrate together as a parish community and seek the intercession of our patron saint, St Anthony. We look forward to welcoming you.

On Saturday, 20 June, we are delighted to celebrate the First Holy Communion of 140 children from our parish. Three Masses will be celebrated for the children and their families: 9:30am – OLGC, Forestville 1 1:30am – OLGC, Forestville 5:00pm Vigil Mass – St Martin’s, Davidson (parishioners are welcome to attend). We look forward to sharing this special occasion with the children and their families.  Please keep them in your prayers as they receive the Eucharist for the first time.

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 will be available at the back of each church from next week. 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.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our parishioners for your generous support of the Pastoral Works Broken Bay Appeal. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, our parish has raised $37,434.60, successfully reaching our parish target. This wonderful achievement reflects the strong faith, compassion, and commitment of our parish community. May God bless you and your families for your kindness and generosity. Fr. Satheesh Antony OSH, PP

Singing Up Country Bookings Now Open 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, Where: at St Anthony in the Fields Church, Terrey Hills When: on Sunday 5th of July. Volunteers needed: Soup making (2), Registration Desk (2), Raffle Sellers at OLGC for each mass. Please contact Anne Lanyon SJ Group members." More information and booking link can be found on our extended electronic bulletin ( bulletin.ffcp.org.au ) and our eNews blog on our website ( ffcp.org.au ) World Refugee Day, June 20 The Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (ACMRO) has joined international efforts to recognise the courage of people forced to flee their homes, while highlighting Australia’s long-standing role in offering refuge and rebuilding lives. Read more at https://acmro.catholic.org.au/acmro-media/news/519-20-june-world-refugee-day-wrd-2026-...

 

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.

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

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

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 ...