Month: October 2023

Here are the announcements for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 29th October 2023

WORKING BEE
Once again a huge THANK YOU to all who came along and participated in the monthly working bee. A great amount of work was done and a section of the Shrine has been cleaned up beautifully. A reminder that the working bee is every month on the third Saturday. Next working bee: Saturday 18th November 2023

MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
After the 8am Mass last week, there was morning tea up at the old Monastery. Thank you to all who participated and brought something along to share. The next Morning Tea will be: Sunday 19th November 2023

WELCOME FATHER DAMIAN
Fr Damian is visiting this weekend as he has a few things to do in these pasts of the world and he is helping out in the Shrine. Fr Richard is looking after the Parish in Moama for the weekend.

NOVEMBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
November is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls. It is our duty to pray for them especially those who have no one to pray. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses will be celebrated for our dear departed. To have names included please fill out the November Mass envelopes found on the side table of the Church or please ask at the Monastery.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2nd – COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Masses in the Shrine for All Souls Day will be as follows:
8am & 11am – Shrine Church
6pm – St Patrick’s, Sutton Forest
After the 11am Mass, for those who would like, Fr Richard invites pilgrims to accompany him and members of the community to St Patricks cemetery, Sutton Forest to visit and pray at the grave of Fr Gabriel Taylor.

DIOCESAN ADVENT PROGRAM
This year the theme of the Wollongong Advent program is “The Sign”. This fantastic production is an initiative of the Diocese of Wollongong and lays out a short reflection each day during the season of Advent and Christmas. What better way to prepare a way for the Lord. The Booklets are available at the side table of the Church and are $7 each.

Here are the announcements for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 22nd October 2023

WORKING BEE
A huge THANK YOU to all who came along and participated in the monthly working bee. A great amount of work was done and a section of the Shrine has been cleaned up beautifully. A reminder that the working bee is every month on the third Saturday. Next working bee: Saturday 18th November 2023

FATIMA DAY – Friday 13th October
Thank you to all who participated and helped out with Fatima Day, it was a great success. There were about 1500 pilgrims in attendance. Special Thanks to Bishop Columba for accepting our invitation and for preaching a truly awe inspiring homily. The Celebrant for November will be Pauline Father, Fr Jeremy Santoso, assistant Priest at Merrylands.

MASS WITH THE BLESSING OF PETS/ANIMALS
In honour of St Francis of Assisi, last Sunday 15th October, Mass was celebrated outdoors during which the animals and pets of pilgrims were blessed. Thank you to all who brought an animal along and participated in the Mass.

MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
After the 8am Mass this morning, there will be morning tea up at the old Monastery. All are welcome to participate and its a great opportunity to meet someone new or catch with someone we haven’t had a chance to do so with in a while.

NOVEMBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
November is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls. It is our duty to pray for them especially those who have no one to pray. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses will be celebrated for our dear departed. To have names included please fill out the November Mass envelopes found on the side table of the Church or please ask at the Monastery.

Here are the announcements for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 15th October 2023

FATIMA DAY – Friday 13th October

Thank you to all who participated and helped out with Fatima Day, it was a great success. Special Thanks to Bishop Columba for accepting our invitation and for preaching a truly awe inspiring homily. 

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 today Sunday 15th October at 11am.

MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS

After the success of the last morning tea, general consensus is that the pilgrims and locals would like to see a continuation of especially during the warmer months, therefore we will try it on a monthly basis. For anyone wishing to help wit food or make a donation please speak to Fr Richard. The next morning tea will be Sunday 22nd October 2023.

NOVEMBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS

November is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls. It is our duty to pray for them especially those who have no one to pray. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses will be celebrated for our dear departed. To have names included please fill out the November Mass envelopes found on the side table of the Church or please ask at the Monastery.

Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 8th):

ANNUAL RETREAT
The Annual Provincial retreat was held at the Shrine of Marian Valley, Canungra. It was a great success and all Pauline Fathers and Brothers had a spiritually uplifting time. A Very big THANK YOU to Fr Brian Harrison for looking after the Shrine during the past week.

WELCOME BACK & HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Welcome back to Fr Joseph Maria who has taken a portion of his annual leave and Br Matthew who has been away celebrating his 80th Birthday with his family. Br Luke is taking his annual leave, we wish him a very happy holiday and safe travels.

FATIMA DAY – Friday 13th October
The main celebrant will be the Most Reverend Columba MacBeth-Green OSPPE DD, Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes. Weather permitting Mass will be celebrated outside. Please bring along a chair as there is only a limited number provided by the Shrine as well as a hat to protect you from the sun and water to stay hydrated.

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. Mass will be celebrated outside. For anyone wanting to help on that day please speak to Fr Richard. Please remember to keep your animals restrained, bring along bags to keep the areas tidy as well as a hat and water for both pilgrim and pet.

40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year, We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. From Fatima Day (13th October) the calendar of events will be available outlining the various celebrations to mark this great milestone.

MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
After the success of the last morning tea, general consensus is that the pilgrims and locals would like to see a continuation of especially during the warmer months, therefore we will try it on a monthly basis. For anyone wishing to help wit food or make a donation please speak to Fr Richard. The next morning tea will be Sunday 22nd October 2023.