This Saturday, 2nd of September, we have our Monthly First Saturday devotions.
The program is as follows:
Attached are some photos from last month.
Here are the Announcements from the bulletin for the Solemnity of our Lady of Mercy.
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY
The Proper Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy, the Black Madonna is the 26th August. Due the our Shrine being a Diocescan Shrine, Bishop Peter Ingham, Emeritus Bishop of Wollongong granted the special indult allowing the celebrations of Our Lady to be celebrated on the Sunday closest to the actual Solemnities date. This has also since been endorsed and confirm by Bishop Brian Mascord, current Bishop of Wollongong.
Fr Richard and the community of Penrose Park would like to wish all Pilgrims a very Happy and Blessed Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy. May the Black Madonna continue to intercede to her Son and may His Blessings be showered upon you all.
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year, We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. Next week the calendar of events will be available outlining the various celebrations to mark this great milestone.
MORNING TEA AFTER MASS
It is planned to have a morning tea for pilgrims after the 8am Mass up at the Old Monastery on Sunday 17th September. IF anyone would like to help or donate some food please speak to Fr Richard.
ANNUAL RETREAT
Each year the Australian Province gathers together for the annual retreat. This year it will be in our Sister Shrine of Marian Valley, Canungra QLD. It will be held from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th October 2023. During that week there will be communion services and devotions at 11am and the Church will be open for private prayer.
MASS WITH THE BLESSING OF PETS/ANIMALS
In honour of St Francis of Assisi, there will be an outdoor Mass with the blessing of Pets / Animals on Sunday 15th October at 11am. For anyone one wanting to help on that day please speak to Fr Richard. More information will come out in the next couple of weeks.
On the 26th of August, we will celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa (Our Lady of Mercy). We will celebrate it again on the following Sunday.
Our Lady of Czestochowa is of particular significance to the Pauline Fathers at the Shrine because it is under this title that our Church is dedicated to Our Lady, but also, the Order has been custodians of the original Icon since 1382 at Czestochowa.
In the lead-up to the Solemnity, we a praying a novena for all the requested intentions. You can find the details of that novena on our page dedicated to the Novena to Our Lady of Mercy.
Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
11am MASS EACH WEDNESDAY
Commencing on Wednesday 9th August, the Shrine Mass each Wednesday will be celebrated at the Old Monastery. As this is a beautifully restored chapel, on the site of the original Monastery, it is felt that there should be more regular usage as well as the Church cleaning is organised for Wednesdays. The main Shrine Church will still be open for visitation.
WORKING BEE
Thank you to all who cam and assisted with the monthly Shrine working bee. Next working bee: Saturday 16th September. For anyone seeking further information or would like to volunteer please speak to Fr Joseph Maria.
UPCOMING DATES
Church cleaning: Next Church cleaning: Wednesday 6th September.
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MERCY
We have commenced the Novena to our Lady of Mercy whose Solemnity will be celebrated next Saturday 26th August. During the 11am Mass this coming week the Novena will be prayed for the intentions of all those who have made request or sent in their petitions.
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY
The Solemnity of our Lady of Mercy will be celebrated next Saturday 26th August. As a Diocesan Shrine dedicated to Our Lady we also have the privilege of celebrating this great occasion on Sunday, so all the Masses next Sunday will be the extension of the celebration of Our Lady of Mercy, Our Lady of Jasna Gora. During each of the Masses the final prayers of the Novena will be recited after the Creed.
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year, We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. There will be a calendar of events coming out by the end of August outlining the various celebrations to mark this great milestone.
This coming Saturday, the 19th of August, will be our monthly working bee. The focus will again be around the entrance to the property.
The program is:
We are looking forward to again seeing many of our generous pilgrims come to help maintain our Shrine.
We would like to congratulate Br Augustine Apolloni, who renewed his religious vows for another year last Sunday, the 6th of August. This is a very important moment for him during his formation and discernment of his vocation with the Order of St Paul the First Hermit. We ask you to continue to keep him in your prayers.
We would like to advise people that we do not know of any busses that are organised to come to the Fatima Day celebration on Sunday, the 13th of August.
Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for Fatima Day and the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
GOLF BUGGYS
Fr Richard has purchased two golf buggy’s for the benefit of pilgrims coming to the Shrine, especially for Fatima Day or any major solemnity. He is looking for people interested in driving them. For anyone interested please speak to Fr Richard or one of the community.
WEDNESDAY SHRINE MASS
Every Wednesday the Shrine Mass at 11am will be celebrated at the Old Monastery. The Shrine Church will be open for those wishing to visit.
CHURCH CLEANING
Next Church cleaning: Wednesday 6th September.
WORKING BEE
Next working bee: Saturday 19th August. For anyone seeking further information or would like to volunteer please speak to Fr Joseph Maria.
READERS AT MASS
We are looking for people interested in reading at the Sunday Masses. It is always good to have a few people and if this is achieved a roster can be created for each of the Masses. Please speak to one of the community or please email the office and specify which particular Sunday Mass you would like to read at and the regularity you can offer.
OLD MONASTERY
There are 4 rooms available for individuals or couples wishing to come and spend some time at Penrose Park ($30 without linen & $40 with linen). Please ring or go online to make a booking.
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year , we officially celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. Calendar of events will be ready next month.
This coming Sunday is the 13th of the Month, so we will also be celebrating our Monthly Fatima Day in honour of Our Lady. The main celebrant will be Fr Jaroslaw Zan, the Provincial Superior of the Order of St Paul the First Hermit.
Here are some Photos from Last Month’s Fatima Day.
Talk on the Our Lady of Jasna Gora, the Black Madonna given by Fr. Joseph Maria Buckley during the August First Saturday devotions.
The next First Saturday is the 2nd of September. The program will be as usual:
It is planned that the talk will be a reflection on the Feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which happens on the 8th of September.
