Tax Receipts

Tax receipts are now available by contacting the Parish office.

First Holy Communion

Please continue to pray for the candidates who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Sunday 14th and Sunday 21st September during special masses at 12:00 noon.

May our Lord watch over them on their faith journey. A special thanks to Linda Praum our Sacramental Coordinator who has been preparing the children.

A wide variety of First Holy Communion gifts and cards will be available to purchase from the Church Piety stall this weekend.

CWF August Parish Appeal

Thank you for supporting the Charitable Works Fund (CWF). The Appeal will continue running until the end of August. Your donation will help those most vulnerable in Sydney - including our local Aboriginal community, as well as single mothers facing homelessness, people struggling with mental health issues and many others.

Appeal envelopes will be provided for your use so please keep an eye out for them. You can also make a donation and find out more at www.ourfaithourworks.org/cwf

The Priests’ Retirement Foundation

Will be held across the weekend of 6thand 7th September. Also known as the Father’s Day Appeal, each year our Archdiocese hosts this annually to support retired priests and thank our Fathers for their wonderful service to our community. Your gift is a ‘thank you’ to our priests who’ve contributed in many ways in your life. They are friends who’ve counselled, comforted and provided spiritual nourishment through their wisdom and willingness to teach. Give generously. Your tax-deductible gift will make a big difference to our retired Fathers who need our care. Envelopes are available in the Church Foyer.

Become a Catechist

We are in need of additional Catechists to teach scripture in our local public schools during school term time only.

Homebush Public School– 11.15am-12.00pm on Wednesdays.

All training and teacher resources & support will be provided. Please contact Lorraine Kazzi on 0400 505 205.

The Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis

And the Canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be on 7th September.

The canonizations of the two young saints — one from the early twentieth century, the other the first twenty-first-century saint —have been greatly anticipated due to the great devotion among the faithful.

Pope Leo made the choice to enrol among the number of the saints two young men from different eras who led completely different lives, but who are nonetheless united in their love for Christ and their ability to impart that love to those whose lives they touched. Prayer cards, Novenas & mini posters are available in the Church foyer.

Season of Creation Laudato Si 2025

1st September – 4th October

THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION.

Welcome to this year’s Season of Creation where communities come together for this special season of ecumenical solidarity. Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special season where we celebrate God as Creator and acknowledge Creation as the divine continuing act that summons us as collaborators to love and care for the gift of all that is created.

As followers of Christ from around the globe, we share a common call to care for creation. We are co-creatures and part of all that God has made. Our well-being is interwoven with the well-being of the Earth. We rejoice in this opportunity to safeguard our common home and all beings who share it.

This year, the theme for the season is “Peace with Creation”. Let us join in praise and celebrate the gifts and wonders that God bestows on us.

Resources are available in the Church Foyer.

Ask R U OK? Any Day Because Life Happens Every Day

Thursday 11 September is R U OK? Day but we know that whether it’s a friend, family member, partner, or colleague , the people around us go through life’s ups and downs every day.

That’s why we want everyone to feel confident to check in with the people they care about and Ask R U OK? any day. Our research found that those who are regularly asked, 'are you OK?' report increased feelings of wellbeing, and we've learned that a third of Australians say they've been asking others more often over the past year .

That means many of us are already showing up for others in meaningful ways, but when it comes to conversations about how we’re really going, some people are less confident than others. It’s natural to feel a little hesitant, but the good news is nine in ten Australians report feeling grateful, supported and cared for when someone genuinely asks them if they're OK - and that’s a good reason to give it a go. You might even be having these conversations already without realising.

If you need tips to build your confidence, we’re here to help with plenty of free resources to help you feel more confident to check in with someone you care about. You’ve got this, and we’ve got your back.

Ask R U OK? Any Day of the year because a conversation could change a life. Visit https://www.ruok.org.au/r-u-ok-day

Father's Day at St Martha's