French's Forest Catholic Parish Notices and News

Dear Parishioners, This week’s Gospel, Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple is a powerful reminder that true worship begins in the heart. The Temple was meant to be a place of prayer and reverence, but it had become filled with noise, greed, and distraction. Jesus’ actions show us his deep passion for what is sacred and his desire to restore right relationship between God and his people. When Jesus speaks of “the temple of his body,” he points us to a deeper truth, that God’s presence is no longer confined to a building, but fully revealed in him. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus becomes the new and living Temple where heaven and earth meet. This reading invites us to ask: what “markets” have crept into the temple of our own hearts? What needs to be cleared away so that God can truly dwell within us? May we allow Jesus to purify our hearts, so that our lives become places of prayer, truth, and love, temples worthy of his presence. We congratulate the children who were Confirmed this...

With heartfelt gratitude for all that you do, we warmly invite all our parish volunteers to our V olunteers Appreciation Dinner — an evening to celebrate you and your wonderful service to our parish community. Date: Friday, 21 November 2025 Time: 6:30 PM Venue: OLGC School Hall Join us for a relaxed evening of good food, laughter, and appreciation as we give thanks for the many ways you share your time, gifts, and hearts with our parish. Please RSVP by 14 November to the Parish . Call 9451 5097 or email parishoffice@ffcp.org.au (Kindly advise of any food allergies.) We look forward to celebrating with you!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Parish Retreat. Your presence, prayers, and participation made these days of reflection truly special. Our sincere gratitude to Fr. Sam VC and Fr. Juby VC for leading us with such inspiring and spirit-filled preaching. Special thanks to the musicians for lifting our hearts through beautiful music, and to the Davidson Vinnies members for kindly organising the light supper each evening after the service. May the graces we received during the retreat continue to strengthen our faith and renew our commitment to live as disciples of Christ in our daily lives.

Caritas Australia is calling for us to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, as escalating violence across the country pushes millions further into crisis. “This is a moment for compassion and action,” Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, said. “The suffering in Sudan is immense, and yet it is barely visible in global headlines. Our partners are doing everything they can, but the needs are overwhelming, and the response is critically underfunded.” Caritas Australia is urging the Australian Government to increase humanitarian funding, support protection services for women and children, and ensure safe access for aid workers. Our parish can support with a letter to our local federal member and/or donations. https://cathnews.com/2025/11/05/suffering-is-immense-caritas-appeals-for-more-aid-to-sudan/