The Catholic Parish of Frenchs Forest.

Dear Parishioners,

Reflecting on this week’s Gospel ‘Each person is called to respond, in his or her heart,’ the Pope says, ‘allowing each one to be illuminated by the light that the Father gives us.’ But this can be challenging. Like Peter, we can easily and reflexively recoil at the idea of a Christ whose mission ‘contrasts with our expectations, with worldly expectations.’ We switch easily from recognition of Christ to rejection of his real mission.

The Pope affirms that ‘the profession of faith in Jesus Christ cannot stop at words.’ Our thoughts and words about Jesus must translate into action that is ‘characterised by God’s

On Saturday 14 September, we celebrate as 118 Children are confirmed and join us further on their faith journey. Congratulations to all the children who have taken this important step in their faith journey! You have opened your hearts to the Holy Spirit and committed yourselves to living as followers of Christ.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our bishop Anthony Randazzo for conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation. A special word of thanks goes to our Sacramental Coordinator, Susanne Bragge, for her tireless dedication and commitment in preparing our children for this important step in their faith journey. We are immensely grateful to her for her guidance, patience, and loving support. To the parents and guardians, your encouragement and witness to the faith are invaluable. Thank you for nurturing these young hearts and guiding them to this important milestone.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our musicians, acolytes, our parish staff teachers and all those who have contributed their time and talents to make the celebration beautiful and meaningful.

To my fellow clergy, thank you for your support and presence here today. And lastly, to all the family members and friends who have gathered with us, thank you for sharing in this joyous occasion. Your love prayers and presence make this moment even more meaningful.

Last Saturday we were blessed to come together to for the Sacred music concert, which celebrated the beauty of our faith and the richness of our Church’s musical tradition.

My hearty congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to Daniel Younan, our music coordinator, to all our musicians and soloists for your time, dedication and prayer you have put into preparing the concert. Through your talents, you helped us to lift our hearts and minds to God. Thank you to all who attended the concert and here were more than 140 people attended the event.

I encourage you to partake in the upcoming events in our parish community. Talk by Cathy Kennedy, Class by Deacon Peter, the Parish’s Rosary devotion etc.

There will be a special appeal for the OSH will be held on the weakened of September 14/15 and 21/22.Thank you for your generous support. I extend a warm welcome to all visitors to our churches. Please feel free to come and introduce yourselves when you are at Mass. We look forward to meeting you and sharing in the joy of our parish community.

May God Bless you
Fr Satheesh Antony OSH