Year: 2023

Here are the announcements for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 19th of November 2023

FATIMA DAY
Fatima day for November was celebrated by Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE. A big Thank you to Fr Jeremy for accepting our invite and preaching an inspiring homily. Fr Adam Carlow, newly ordained Priest for the Diocese of Fatima will be the celebrant for December. Fr Adam will be bestowing his first blessing upon the faithful in attendance and receiving the blessing from a newly ordained Priest, the faithful are eligible to receive a plenary indulgence.

WORKING BEE
Thank you to all who came along yesterday and helped out, a lot was achieved and we can really see the great change the Shrine is undertaking. God bless you all.

MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
All are welcome after the 8am Mass today at the old Monastery. Thank you to all who have brought something along to share. The next Morning Tea will be: Sunday 17th December.

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 dearly 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.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
This is a periodic reminder that we still need volunteers to help in various capacities in the Shrine. Areas of need are in Reading at the Masses, collectors, ushers for both Sundays and Fatima days, drivers for the buggy’s on Fatima Day and general maintenance. If you are interested or will to commit please speak to Fr Richard.

SAVE OUR SANDS
The proposed sand quarry which is to be located behind the grotto and will effect five properties along Hanging Rock Road and many others between Penrose Park and Sally’s Corner is submitting for approval a revised development application. This quarry is for 30 years and will be in operation 24/7. This is something we oppose along with many of the local residents for several important reasons such as pollution of the water table, silica dust, noise, increased traffic, devastation to the local flora and fauna especially wildlife and of course the ruination of this beautiful part of the state. We ask you to please help us oppose this quarry as we only have until 04/12/23 to submit concerns / objections. Individual and collective submissions can be made on the Department of Planning and Environmental portal at:
www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/sutton-forest-sand-quarry
More information can be found on the side table in the Church as well as the brief from the “Save our Sands” local action group.

Here are the announcements for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 12th of November 2023

FATIMA DAY
Fatima day for November will be celebrated by Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, Assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands.

WORKING BEE
Just a reminder that next Saturday 18th November 2023, the monthly working Bee will take place. Please come appropriately dressed (enclosed shoes, work gloves and hats). Mass will be celebrated at 8:15am in the Church with a BBQ lunch at 1:30pm.

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

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 dearly 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.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
This is a periodic reminder that we still need volunteers to help in various capacities in the Shrine. Areas of need are in Reading at the Masses, collectors, ushers for both Sundays and Fatima days, drivers for the buggy’s on Fatima Day and general maintenance. If you are interested or will to commit please speak to Fr Richard.

Here are the announcements for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 5th of November 2023

FATIMA DAY
Fatima day for November will be celebrated by Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, Assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands.

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

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 dearly 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.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
This is a periodic reminder that we still need volunteers to help in various capacities in the Shrine. Areas of need are in Reading at the Masses, collectors, ushers for both Sundays and Fatima days, drivers for the buggy’s on Fatima Day and general maintenance. If you are interested or willing to commit, please speak to Fr Richard.

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.