French's Forest Catholic Parish eNews

Dear Parishioners, This week we celebrate the special Gospel of the loaves and fishes. When Jesus sees the crowds waiting for him, his compassion moves him to set aside his own sorrow to care for those in need. He heals the sick and, later, feeds the hungry with just five loaves and two fish. This Gospel reminds us that God's generosity is never limited by what we think we have. The disciples saw only scarcity, but Jesus saw an opportunity for God's abundance to be revealed. When the little they had was placed into Jesus' hands, it became more than enough for everyone, with twelve baskets left over. We too can sometimes feel that we have little to offer, a little time, a little patience, a little faith, or limited resources. Yet Jesus asks us, as he asked the disciples, to bring what we have to him. When we offer our gifts with trust, he blesses them, multiplies them, and uses them to nourish others in ways we could never imagine. As we gather around the Eucharistic table e...

This year we celebrate the Franciscan Jubilee Year to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. All are welcome to our Pause & Reflect gatherings during which we are invited to renew the Franciscan way of living simply, caring for creation and becoming peacemakers in our communities. Our gatherings offer us the opportunity to spend time reflecting on our call to be a church that reaches out to the margins, giving priority to mission and prayer. When: Tuesdays - August 11,18, 25 10am – 12pm Where: St Martin’s Davidson

There is no place like home – but for many having a home is not a reality.  The causes may be diverse, but the impact is the same – a loss of dignity and a sense of hopelessness . A donation drive will take place during Homelessness Week on 8 & 9August.  Thank you in advance for supporting this important Diocesan initiative. 

Young People Caring for God's Creation Students keen on Caring for the Wildlife and Plant Community, come and join in the Youth Landcare Afternoon at St Anthonys Kierans Creek Youth Landcare Day, 46 Myoora Rd, Terrey Hills, this Sunday Aug 2nd, 2.30-4.30pm.  Families Welcome.   Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, long sleeves, sunhat, sunscreen and bring your own water bottle.Tools and refreshments provided. .

Please join us for Taize ‘Prayer Around the Cross’ next Friday, 7.00pm at St Martin’s Church.   All are welcome.     

We are so excited to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for our WYD27 Broken Bay Pilgrimage: 26 July – 12 August 2027  Japan – Seoul – Incheon