Rev Dr Biju Jose OSH, PP In today’s Gospel, we meet Martha and Mary in a moment of deep sorrow as their brother Lazarus is dying. Jesus loved this family, yet he does not come immediately. By the time he arrives, Lazarus has died. We can sense the pain and disappointment in their words: “If you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Behind those words lie deeper questions: Why did you delay? Where were you when we needed you most? These are not only their questions -

Rev Dr Biju Jose OSH, PP Sometimes the most beautiful moments of grace in our lives are the ones we did not ask for and did not expect. In the Gospels, we often see people coming to Jesus with their needs and asking for his help. Yet sometimes Jesus himself takes the initiative, as we see in today’s Gospel. He notices a man who had been blind from birth. The man does not ask to be healed, but Jesus reaches out to him and restores his sight. This reminds us that God’s grace of

Dear Brothers and Sisters, In these days, many of us watch the news from the Middle East with heavy hearts. So many innocent lives have been affected — families displaced, communities wounded, and hearts filled with fear and uncertainty. As followers of Christ, we are called to respond not with despair but with prayer and hope. Jesus reminds us, “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9), inviting us to be instruments of God’s peace in our world. In moments like these, we m

A free seminar on Wills, Enduring Guardianship and Power of Attorney at Ku Ring Gai Chase Catholic Parish. Complimentary standard Will offer for attendees (Conditions apply). Where: St Patrick's Primary School Hall, 1 Royston Parade, Asquith. When: Saturday 14th March 2026 from 10.30am-12.00pm. Includes Q & A. Bookings essential. For more information please contact the Parish office: Phone: (02) 9456 2450, Email: parishkccp@bbcatholic.org.au

A Study of the Acts of the Apostles Date: Every first, second and third Tuesday of the month. Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm Commencing: Tuesday 21 April 2026 Venue: Fr McMaugh Hall (in grounds of St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Asquith) RSVP: Friday 10 April 2026 Everyone's welcome. Please advise your intention to attend by sending your RSVP to: parishkccp@bbcatholic.org.au

Thursdays & Fridays | Up to 13 hours per week The Parish of Ku-ring-gai Chase is inviting applications for a Parish Administrative Assistant who will actively contribute to the mission of the Catholic Church through professional and welcoming administrative support. This role is integral to the life of the Parish. As the first point of contact for many parishioners, families and visitors, you will help ensure that all who engage with the Parish experience warmth, care and pro

We’re on the lookout for an engaging and creative person of faith to help grow and support youth ministry in our parish community. This role is all about being present , connecting with young people, helping to lead Youth Mass and Youth Group and encouraging involvement in the wider life of the Church. We are looking for someone who understands today’s young people and can bring creative ways to engage them in parish life, including through social media, advertising, and comm

As we journey through this season of Lent in preparation for Easter, we have received a pastoral letter from Bishop Anthony on Lenten Penance. We invite you to please take a moment to read the attached letter - click here .

The Sacramental Program for 2026 will begin very soon with the Parent Information Night for Reconciliation & Eucharist scheduled to take place on: Tuesday 10 February ~ 7.30pm to 8.30pm at St Bernard’s Church Please mark your diary now as this is a mandatory component of the program which at least one parent must attend. Enrolments are now open for children who made Confirmation in 2025 (or earlier). Please contact our Sacramental Team via : kccpsacraments@gmail.com for an

Mandatory training and preparation for new and existing Senior Servers, Readers, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will be held as follows: Berowra: Friday, February 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM in St Bernard’s Berowra. St. Patrick's: Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick's Asquith - Hall. Light refreshments will be provided. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. RSVP: The Parish Office - Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Enhancing the Beauty of St Bernard’s Church ~ Liturgical Seasonal Banners Appeal You may recall that on the Third Sunday of Advent last year, we invited your generosity to help purchase six new Altar Sticks and an Altar Crucifix for St Patrick’s Church. Your kindness exceeded all expectations, and those sacred items now enhance our worship beautifully. As mentioned at the time, our next goal is to continue beautifying our worship spaces — this time by acquiring liturgical se

With Communion from the Chalice now resumed, we are seeking more volunteers to serve as Eucharistic Ministers at our Masses. Whether you assisted before COVID or are new to this ministry, only some reading and brief parish-level training is required, so please register your interest by emailing parishkccp@bbcatholic.org.au . Staff will then send you the reading material, and later the training date. Thank you to those who have already answered this appeal. We are still hopef

Parish Volunteers – The office staff will soon begin to prepare many, many tasks in readiness for the New Year. One of these tasks is to prepare in advance as many annual rosters as possible and this will be an easier and less time-consuming task with your assistance. All volunteers are therefore asked to review the ministries in which you are currently active and advise the office ... If you wish to step back from any of your volunteer ministries in 2026, OR If you have ver

On Saturday October 11, we joyfully concluded our 10 Days of the Rosary with a beautiful procession following the 6pm Vigil Mass. Carrying the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a large number of parishioners joined the Rosary Procession, which began in the front courtyard of St. Patrick's, Asquith, and continued along the footpath and through the school grounds. With passersby and motorists observing, it was inspiring to witness our faith being brought into the streets-a tru