Parish News
In Loving Memory
Philip Arthur Robinson. The 5.00pm Mass on Saturday 13th December will be offered to mark the 1 year anniversary of Phil’s passing.
2nd Rite of Reconciliation
Will be held at 6.00pm on Monday 22nd December.
Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, Wardens & Altar Servers
To assist with the preparation of rosters for the Christmas Masses would any parishioners who are on the regular rosters please volunteer if available. The Sign Up Sheets are now located in the Church Foyer.
Christmas Eve Children’s Mass
Plans are underway for school aged children to take part and participate in this 6pm Mass by coming along dressed as either an Angel or a Shepherd. Children will need to supply their own costume. The specific roles of Mary, Joseph, the Three Wise Men, Readers and Offertory Procession will be allocated by Fr John. More information will be made available over the coming weeks.
Become a Catechist in 2026
We are in urgent need of 3 additional Catechists in 2026 to teach scripture in our local public schools. Homebush Public & Marie Bashir on Wednesday mornings, during the school term only. All training and teacher resources & support will be provided.
Please contact Lorraine Kazzi on 0400 505 205.
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will hold its annual Christmas Appeal in this Parish on the weekend of 13th & 14th December 2025. Envelopes on the seats can be placed in either collection. You can also give by QR Code to the Appeal’s Fundraising Website which will issue you with a receipt in real time.
The focus of this year’s Appeal is the ongoing Cost of Living Crisis resulting in housing insecurity, homelessness, food stress and hunger, family breakdown and increased physical and mental illness as people must choose between food or medical treatment. We frequently assist whole families living in crisis accommodation. St. Martha’s Conference of Vinnies and those we serve would be most grateful for anything you can give to help.
St Vincent de Paul 2026 Columban Calendars & Christmas Card packs are now available for $10.00.
Anthony Thurn, President Strathfield Conference.
Ministries Roster
The new Ministries Roster commencing January 2026 is now available from the church side entrance or via the parish website.
St Martha’s Piety Stall
NEW CHRISTMAS ITEMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
located in the Church foyer has a wide variety of sacramental and religious goods such as devotional candles, statues, rosaries, cards, and other devotional items. Please see the warden after Mass if you would like to purchase an item.
