French's Forest Catholic Parish eNews

 Dear Parishioners, As we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent, we are invited to reflect on this week’s Gospel and how it relates to our own lives. Jesus restores sight to a man who had been blind from birth. The man simply follows Jesus’ instruction to wash in the Pool of Siloam, and his sight is restored. His trust leads not only to physical healing but also to a deeper faith. While others question and argue about the miracle, the man speaks with simple truth: “I washed, and I can see.” Through this encounter, he comes to recognise who Jesus truly is and responds with faith: “Lord, I believe.” The story reminds us that Jesus does more than heal physical blindness; he opens hearts and minds to see God at work. Sometimes faith begins with small steps of trust, even when we do not fully understand. Like the man in the Gospel, we are invited to recognise Jesus in our lives and respond with the same words: “Lord, I believe.” Like the man in the Gospel, we are invited to trust, recogni...

 Parishioners are warmly invited to attend Adoration and Lenten Reconciliation at OLGC Church on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. During this Lenten season, the Church encourages everyone to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once. This will be a special time of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and an opportunity to receive God’s mercy through Confession. All are welcome.

Thank you to all parishioners and friends who attended the Stations & Rice Night at St Anthony’s on 5 March and supported Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion Appeal.  After the Stations of the Cross, about 40 people shared a simple rice meal and listened to an informative talk by Michelle Chahine, Broken Bay Diocesan Social Justice Coordinator. Thanks to your generosity, $814 was raised to support Caritas in helping those in need. Our gratitude to Fr Boby and all who helped make the evening meaningful. Parish Social Justice Group & Davidson St Vincent de Paul Conference.

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 online at:  https://www.catholicparish.app/donate?id=001Ol00000B2r0MIAR You may also pay by cash at the Parish Office. RSVP Essential for catering purposes by 16th March 2026. Please contact the Parish Office on 9451 5097. We look forward to celebrating with you! Bring your own drinks and glasses.

Please keep in your prayers Michael & Greg as they draw closer to being received into full communion with the church at the Easter Vigil. On Sunday during the Rite of Healing they will receive the Nicene Creed and the Lord’s Prayer. There will be the Laying on of Hands during which we pray that their hearts will be touched with the power of the Holy Spirit and their courage and strength deepens to love God above all.

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. To secure your place, a deposit of $2000 per person will be required. For more information or to register your interest, please contact the Parish Office: at email: parishoffice@ffcp.org.au or Tel: 02 9451 5097 P...

Please pray with Pope Leo this prayer for Disarmament and Peace during March www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/prayers/documents/20260305-popesprayer-marzo.htm l: March 21st is International Day of Forests. We are the Frenchs Forest Parish surrounded by forests. Let us act to care for our forests by seeking out those in our parish with the knowledge to guide us towards additional native species that will flourish in our church grounds and homes to be food for our bird and wildlife. March 28th is Formation Day on "Dilexi Te" with Luke Tobin and Michelle Chahine, at the Ambrose Centre, The Entrance. Please remember to register

We are currently seeking additional Acolytes to assist at Holy Mass at St. Martin’s Davidson. Men and women aged 18 years and above who feel called to serve in this important ministry are warmly invited to come forward. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office at parishoffice@ffcp.org.au for more information. We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful service to our parish community.

On first, second and third Thursdays at OLGC at 4.30 pm to 6 pm  

Our next vocations Mass and dinner meeting will be held  on Wednesday 18th March 2026 a t Our Lady of Dolours Church 94 Archer Street Chatswood  commencing with Mass at 6.30 pm.   Father David Ranson VG will be our Mass Celebrant and guest speaker. Following Mass, dinner and a short meeting Father David will be speaking to us about the teaching of the Church on Voluntary Assisted Dying  

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 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 ...