French's Forest Catholic Parish eNews

Dear Parishioners, The readings this weekend is cantered on Baptism and new life. The encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well in this week’s Gospel is a powerful moment of grace, truth, and transformation. Jesus sees the woman fully and still chooses to engage her. What stands out most is how Jesus balances truth and compassion. He acknowledges her broken past without shaming her. He does not excuse her sin, but neither does He condemn her. Instead, He offers her “living water”, a gift that satisfies the deepest spiritual thirst. The woman initially thinks in physical terms, but gradually she begins to understand that Jesus is speaking about something eternal. This movement from misunderstanding to recognition mirrors the journey of faith itself. Her response is equally significant. After encountering Jesus, she leaves her water jar, the very reason she came and runs back to her town to tell others about Him. The woman who may have once avoided people becomes a witness. Her s...

Monoranjon lives in a village in Bangladesh close to the sea, where floods and storms often damage his crops and his home. With support from Project Compassion, he learnt climate-resilient farming techniques and new ways to diversify his income, helping his family survive and build a safer, more sustainable future. 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

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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.  

FFCP Social Justice Group Meeting All people are welcome to the next FFCP Social Justice Group meeting which will be by Zoom at 7.15pm on Monday 9th March. Please email annelanyon@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Please let us know what aspects of social justice ministry you are interested in as we progress plans for 2026. Dilexi Te:  To All Christians on Love for the Poor is Pope Leo's first Apostolic Exhortation. All parish social justice ministers, volunteers and leaders in various parish ministries are warmly invited to this . Follow the link to register: Breaking Open Dilexi Te Date: Saturday 28 March 2026; Time: 10:30am – 4pm; Venue: Ambrose Centre, 12 Ashton Ave, The Entrance. Temporary accommodation needed.  Karen from the Aboriginal Heritage Office is being evicted from affordable housing due to development. She needs a Granny Flat or housing for 3 months May to end of July. She can housesit and mind a dog and garden, but not cats. If you can help, email her on Karen.sm...

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