Parish News
S.A.L.T Training
A Reminder to those that are required to complete the S.A.L.T. Refresher training online. Please notify the Parish Office once you have completed the course by sending across your certificate. Should anyone require assistance with the training you can make an appointment at the parish office and we will assist you through the course.
Episcopal Visit
Archbishop Anthony Fisher will conduct an official visitation of St Martha’s Parish on Thursday 20th, Friday 21st and Sunday 23rd August. This is a canonically prescribed obligation for Bishops to visit each of their parishes at least once in five years, as part of their pastoral solicitude for their flock. Apart from meetings with priests, parish staff, volunteers and school staff, the main event in the Archbishop’s visit will be 10am Mass on Sunday 23rd August followed by morning tea. There will also be a meeting on Friday evening 21st August with representatives of our different ministry groups in the parish.
NO PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE SCHOOL GROUNDS ON SUNDAY 23RD AUGUST.
Catechesis to Rediscover & Grow in Baptismal Faith
Monday & Thursdays @ 7pm in the Parish hall. All are welcome, babysitting is provided if needed.
CWF August Parish Appeal
The Charitable Works Fund (CWF) Parish Appeal runs throughout August. The CWF is a centralised fund that supports the charitable and pastoral activities of the Archdiocese of Sydney.
The Quota for our parish is $7,610. Appeal envelopes are available in the Church Foyer. You can also make an online donation and find out more at www.ourfaithourworks.org/cwf
Donations of $2 or more are 100% tax-deductible.
2025/26 Tax Receipts
Are now available to collect in the church foyer.
Good Shepherd Seminary Homebush
We once again warmly welcome the Priests and Seminarians of the Good Shepherd Seminary in Homebush who are joining us at the 10am Mass whilst their Seminary chapel is under renovation. They will sing Psalms of the Divine Office for morning prayer at 9am.
Vinnies Winter Appeal
THANK YOU! Fantastic work by St. Martha’s Catholic Primary School who contributed $684 to the 2026 Vinnies Winter Appeal. Thank you so much! Anthony Thurn, Acting President, St. Martha’s Conference Strathfield, St. Vincent de Paul Society.
2027 God's Word Daily Reflections Bible Diary
Pre-order the 2027 God's word daily reflections bible diaries, limited stock will be available so reserve your copy now. These bible diaries are designed to help you keep the Word of God close to your heart in your daily life. A companion on the journey to pray, share and grow in God's love and be nourished by the Word of God make these an ideal Christmas gift. Please write your name and contact details on a payment envelope in the Church foyer. $20 each (rrp $21.95), cash payments only.
Season of Creation Gathering 2026
