Corpus Christi Parish, Cranebrook

07/06/2026

In a quick snapshot from today’s celebration, here is Anthony from the IGA supermarket at Cranebrook Crossroads, IGA Cranebrook Xroads one of the generous sponsors of today’s fundraising event. Please support our sponsors as we work together to build community.
Thank you to all generous donors and sponsors (see image) who provided prizes for our Parish Raffle especially Off The Grid Caravan Hire, our first prize donor. Thank you to all those who participated by selling and purchasing tickets. It was wonderful to see our community come together to support this initiative. Congrats to all fortunate prize winners!
For further news and upcoming parish events, please download The Net, our parish bulletin, fromhttps://corpuschristi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Net-07_06_2026.pdf

06/06/2026

Thank you, Diocese of Parramatta!
Wishing all
Our parish and diocesan families, friends and visitors a very Happy Feast Day!
Thank you to all our liturgical ministry and pastoral volunteers who are making this Solemnity a special occasion. See what’s happening in our parish in The Net, our parish bulletin, available at
See what’s happening in our parishhttps://corpuschristi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Net-07_06_2026.pdf

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, giving thanks for the gift of the Eucharist, where Christ gives us His Body and Blood to nourish and sustain us in faith.

This sacred feast reminds us of the real presence of Jesus; Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, in the consecrated bread and wine, the heart of our Catholic faith.

As the source and summit of Christian life, the Eucharist calls us to deeper love, reverence, and unity in Christ.

May we be strengthened by this gift to serve others with the love of Christ in all we do.

Wishing Corpus Christi Parish, Cranebrook a blessed and happy Feast Day!

29/05/2026

👋 🪏🛠️🔧🪛🤝 Many hands (and tools) make light work! As we're approaching our Parish Feast Day on June 7th, there will be a working bee in the parish grounds tomorrow (Saturday, May 30th) from 9am - Midday. Please come along for any amount of time you have to spare. We are grateful for all who volunteer to keep our parish home in good repair, tidy and welcoming to all parishioners and visitors.

All the details for our forthcoming parish celebration are in this week's edition of The Net, our parish bulletin, available to download fromhttps://corpuschristi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Net-31_05_2026.pdf Raffle tickets are due back this Sunday, May 31st. Huge thanks to all supporters!

Don't forget to add important dates for June and early July to your diaries and calendars and please take a few moments to read Fr Abraham's reflection for this weekend, the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity.

Thank you for keeping those mentioned in The Net, and all others in our community who are unwell, injured or grieving in your prayers.
Have a safe and blessed week.

27/05/2026

Our Corpus Christi Women’s Group is a welcoming space to grow in faith, support one another, and foster community within our parish. A good time was had by all who attended last Sunday’s gathering. The Women’s Group is open to all who would like opportunity to meet other women within the parish, build friendships, supporting our parish and each other in a relaxed
and welcoming setting. Contact details are available in The Net, our parish bulletin at https://corpuschristi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Net-24_05_2026.pdf
Whether you attend regularly or only occasionally, you will always be most welcome.

27/05/2026

Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum, Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, entitled ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’ He appeals for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice, a...

25/05/2026

On National Sorry Day, the Diocese of Parramatta pauses to remember and honour the Stolen Generations, and the deep sorrow and injustice experienced by First Nations peoples.

We acknowledge First Nations peoples across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, whose culture, resilience, and connection to Country continue to enrich our Church and community.

May we commit ourselves to listening, learning, and walking together in truth, justice, and healing, guided by our Diocesan Pastoral Plan (Resolution 1B).

Let us continue to pray for reconciliation and a future shaped by respect, understanding, and unity.

Learn more at parracatholic.org/pastoral-plan

21/05/2026

Do you have your tickets yet? We have a number of wonderful prizes on offer and warmly invite everyone to take part in our Parish Raffle, which will be drawn on our Feast Day, 7th June, 2026.
Individual raffle tickets are to purchase available after weekend Masses or from the Parish Office during weekday office hours. However, please consider taking a book to purchase yourself or to share with family and friends. Your support in taking and selling tickets is greatly appreciated and will help make this fundraiser a real success for our parish.

Tickets are $10 each, 6 for $50, or a book of 25 for $200, with tickets to be returned by May 31st.
We extend our sincere thanks to all those who have generously donated prizes. Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

For more information on parish and diocesan events and initiatives please download our most recent bulletin from https://corpuschristi.org.au/

18/05/2026

We join the Diocese of Parramatta on this National Volunteer Week in thanking all who volunteer their time and talents for the benefit of our parish, to enliven our liturgies, to share faith and encourage those on their sacramental journeys, to offer welcome and hospitality, to care in a multitude of ways for the foundations of our community. As we close our Stewardship program, please take some time to read and ponder Fr Abraham's reflection in The Net this week, available athttps://corpuschristi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Net-17_05_2026.pdf

Please take note of key events coming up in the parish, especially our Parish Feast Day on June 7th, and please support our parish fundraising raffle. All details are in The Net. Also, we are seeking additional volunteers for our Baptism Formation and Children's Liturgy. Please download The Net for information and contact the Parish Office for further details. Thank you for considering these vital ministries.

Please remember all volunteers in our parish and in our wider community in your prayers this week. "Lord Jesus, you taught us that whoever wishes to be great must first be a servant. Bless our volunteers who follow your example by serving their brothers and sisters with love and compassion. Strengthen them in their service, that they may continue to be a source of hope and inspiration to those they encounter." Amen (Adapted from Bishop Caddy's Prayer for National Volunteer Week)

11/05/2026

It was a lovely Sunday morning for our monthly Parish Morning Tea after yesterday’s 9.30 Mass. Thank you to all who participated and all who provided delicious food.
All are welcome to join us each month, keep an eye on The Net, our parish bulletin for dates https://corpuschristi.org.au/

Next month on June 7th, we’ll be celebrating our Parish Feast Day and parishioners are invited to share a plate if food that reflects their cultural background. We look forward to welcoming many current, new and returning parishioners and visitors.

09/05/2026

Please download The Net for this weekend, the Sixth Sunday of Easter, fromhttps://corpuschristi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Net-10_05_2026.pdf
Please note upcoming events in your diaries and calendars, our Parish Feast Day is coming up on June 7th and we hope everyone will be able to participate. Thank you for generously considering our stewardship program and opportunities for service and support, more information at https://corpuschristi.org.au/stewardship/

All women of the parish are warmly invited to be part of our women’s group, a space to grow in faith, build friendships, and
support one another. In the midst of busy lives, it offers an
opportunity for deeper connection—not only with God, but with each other. Whether you can attend regularly or just from time
to time, you are most welcome. Flyers with more information are
available after Mass, and we invite you to come and see. Not at Corpus Christi this weekend? A QR code is available in the bulletin to access a form to indicate interest, see image and link in comments below.

We wish a Happy and Blessed Mothers Day to all those nurturing life and growth in our homes, extended families and communities.
Mothers Day Prayer:
God of Sarah, Ruth and Rebecca;
God of Elizabeth, mother of John;
God of Mary, mother of Jesus: hear our prayer:
Bless all who ‘mother’ and bring new life in any way,
these mothers who teach and guide, who encourage and heal.
Invite them to the table of your eternal feast,
these mothers who feed and nurture the life that has been entrusted to them.
Embrace them warmly in the intimacy of your love,
these mothers who embrace with affection those who are helpless and dependent.
Bless them today with all good things:
with health, with laughter, with joy and with love,
with pride in their 'children' and the support of many friends.
May all who have nurture life in others
be themselves nurtured one day in your strong embrace,
there, for all eternity, to rejoice with their families and friends.
Amen
(Adapted from http://www.bne.catholic.edu.au/formatio.../prayer/Documents/)