Family and Faith Matters

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Mary Mac Day – August 8 

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. Dom’s Place in Hornsby and Mary Mac’s Place in Woy Woy support men, women and families experiencing homelessness or social isolation. These hubs are operated by CatholicCare, our dedicated Diocesan social services agency.

On August 8, Holy Family is showing our support and we invite everyone to join:

• Liturgy at Lindfield Catholic Church at 9:00am
• Mufti Day – Wear casual clothes to show your support

• Donations appreciated! All funds will go to Dom’s Place and Mary Mac’s Place.

   

  Donate Now via QKR! 

  1. Open the QKR app

  2. Tap ‘Mary Mac’s Fundraiser’ 

  3. Select the donation amount

  4. Checkout

For more information watch Bishop Anthony’s video below:

1-2-3 Magic Parenting Program

Session Dates: Tuesday 2nd, 9th & 16th September 2025 

Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm 

Location: Online 

A fantastic opportunity to learn effective techniques for managing children's behaviour in a positive, constructive way.

This three-week online course is designed for parents of children aged 2 to 12 years, providing practical strategies to stop unwanted behaviours, encourage cooperation, and strengthen the parent-child relationship, without arguments or shouting.

Register here:  123 Magic Parenting Program Term 3 2025 ONLINE TUESDAY EVENINGS 7:30-9pm 2,9,16 Sept '25

Managing Kids Screen Time 

Session Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 

Time: 7:00pm – 8.15pm  

Location: Online 

This practical session with parenting educator Genevieve Muir will help you:

• Understand why screens are so hard to manage - for both kids and adults.
• Learn why some children struggle more with screens and how to support them
• Set clear, age-appropriate screen-time boundaries that work
• Reduce screen-related meltdowns and arguments.
• Make informed decisions about phones, YouTube, and social media.
• Feel more confident and in control of your family’s screen use.

Register here: Managing Kids Screen Time Term 3 2025 'ONLINE' Tuesday 23 September @ 7-8.15pm

These programs are fully funded for parents residing in the following LGAs: Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Willoughby, Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney, and Northern Beaches. Please note that we do not accept registrations out of area.