🎉 Birthday Blessings, Father Satheesh! 🎉
On Monday, 1 December, we give thanks to God for the gift of your life and your faithful service to our parish. May the Lord continue to bless you with wisdom, joy, and strength as you shepherd His people. Your dedication, compassion, and prayerful guidance inspire us all.
We pray that this year brings you peace, renewed energy, and many moments of grace. Happy Birthday, Father – may Christ’s light shine brightly through you today and always!
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🌟 Invitation to Our Last Family Mass of 2025 🌟
You are warmly invited to join us during this holy Advent season for our final Family Mass of 2025. Together, we will give thanks for the blessings of the year and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.
📅 Date: Saturday, 13 December
⏰ Time: 5:30pm
📍 Place: Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
Please RSVP via this link: https://forms.gle/ccZVrjiw5mfM7pgt7
This Mass will be a joyful celebration of faith, family, and community. We are especially delighted to welcome our 2026 Kindy families, alongside our current Kindy students and parish seniors, who bring wisdom, joy, and energy to our parish life.
✨ All are welcome – Children and parents are encouraged to take part in the liturgy, and we will share fellowship afterwards with light refreshments.
Let us gather as one parish family to close the year in prayer, thanksgiving, and hope. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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🎄 Christmas Vinnies Appeal – Share the Joy! DONATIONS NEEDED 🎄
As we prepare our hearts during Advent, let us remember those in our community who are in need. We invite all families to support the Christmas Vinnies Appeal by bringing in nonperishable food items and Christmas treats.
Your generosity will help bring hope and joy to families who may be struggling this season. Every tin, packet, and festive goodie makes a difference.
Please leave your donations in the collection baskets in your classrooms. These donations will be collected by the end of the year and given to those in need.
Together, we can share Christ’s love and make this Christmas brighter for others.
Thank you for your kindness and support.
🎄✨ Christmas at Frenchs Forest Parish – All Are Welcome! ✨🎄
As we journey through Advent and prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, we invite you and your family to join us for our parish Christmas celebrations.
https://sites.google.com/ffcp.org.au/bulletin/bulletin
🎄 **Christmas Eve Family Parish Mass at 5:30pm** 🎄
Call out for involvement for the Nativity play. Check bulletin for details.
Please refer to the Parish website for all the dates during this exciting, and holy time of the year.
🌟 Christmas Blessings from the Me 🌟
Dear Parish and School Community,
As we enter this holy season of Advent and prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, I want to share my gratitude for the joy of serving as your Religious Education Coordinator. It has been a privilege to walk alongside our students, families, and staff in faith, prayer, and learning.
I will be stepping away on maternity leave in 2026, and while I will miss being part of our daily parish and school life, I carry with me the warmth of your support and the blessing of our shared journey.
May the light of Christ fill your homes with peace, hope, and joy this Christmas and throughout the year ahead. Please keep me and my family in your prayers, as I will continue to hold you all in mine.
With gratitude and blessings,
Allison Castilho
Religious Education Coordinator