On The 13th of May, we celebrated our monthly Fatima Day. This was a particularly solemn celebration since it was also the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima. Over 4000 people attended the 11 am Mass and the 1:30 pm procession.
If you were there, please tell us about it in the comments section.
Announcements from the bulletin for the Sunday of the Ascension of Our Lord.
13th MAY – FATIMA DAY
Fatima Day was a great success with over 4000 pilgrims in attendance. Thank you again to all who helped make the day so special.
UPDATE ON FR GABRIEL
Fr Gabriel is officially on Palliative care. The doses of morphine and pain killers have increased. Fr Gabriel is aware of what is going on around him but is extremely tired and limited in his responsiveness. Fr Richard and the members of the community visit daily and spend time with him. Please keep him in your prayers for strength and perseverance and especially as he prepares to return home to the Father. Fr Gabriel thanks everyone for their prayers, love and support at this time.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDS
Fr Richard and Fr Joseph are looking at starting some regular working bees to tidy up the grounds, especially at the main entrance of the property and around the chapels and Grotto. This is a mammoth task! For anyone interested in helping please see either Father for more information.
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA
Please refer to the website which is regularly updated, please encourage others to check it out to find out info about events happening in the Shrine. The Shrine also uses FaceBook and YouTube, please like, follow and subscribe for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDS
There is still a need for helpers in the Shrine. If you would like to assist in any way or would like more information, please see Fr Richard.
PASCHAL PRECEPT
A reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Holy Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (4th June).
Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 6th Sunday of Easter.
UPDATE ON FR GABRIEL
Fr Gabriel is officially on Palliative care. He can still talk and interact but it is very strenuous for him. He is on heavy pain medication and is now being given doses of morphine for the pain. Fr Richard and the members of the community visit daily and spend time with Father. Please keep him in your prayers for strength and perseverance and especially as he prepares to return home to the Father. Fr Gabriel thanks everyone for their prayers, love and support at this time.
If you would like to write or visit Fr Gabriel, the following are his details:
Holy Family Services Retirement Village
116-132 Quakers Road, Marayong NSW 2148
If you would like to phone him (02) 9678-8200 (This is to the front desk) Please call ahead to make an appointment to visit him, it is advised to visit him before 4pm.
13th MAY – FATIMA DAY
Fatima Day was a great success. Thank you to all who helped make the day so special.
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA
Please refer to the website which is regularly updated, please encourage others to check it out to find out info about events happening in the Shrine. The Shrine also uses FaceBook and YouTube, please like, follow and subscribe for more information.
9:30am SUNDAY MASS
There has been a change to the Mass celebrated at 9:30am each Sunday which is usually celebrated in Polish. With the decline in numbers of congregants for the Polish Mass and many of the younger ones attending the English Masses, as well as no-one turning up for Easter Sunday, Fr Richard has made the following decision and change:
Commencing in May 2023
1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month, Mass will be celebrated in Polish
2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays of the Month, Mass will be celebrated in English
VOLUNTEERS NEEDS
There is still a need for helpers in the Shrine. If you would like to assist in any way or would like more information, please see Fr Richard.
PASCHAL PRECEPT
A reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Holy Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (4th June).
Today, the 6th of May, we celebrated the First Saturday of the month in honour of Our Lady. Fr. Joseph Maria started the devotions at 10 am with a talk on the Rosary, the recording of which is below.
The announcements from this week’s bulletin are as follows:
This will be on Saturday 13th May. There is a large number of pilgrims expected. The main celebrant will be Bishop Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong. Weather permitting, Mass will be outside so please bring along chairs to sit on as there is only a limited number provided by the Shrine.
Fr Gabriel is officially on Palliative care. He can still talk and interact but it is very strenuous for him. He is on heavy pain medication and is now being given doses of morphine for the pain. Fr Richard has gone everyday and kept him company from about 12pm to 6pm. The members of the community have all visited and spent time with Father. Please keep him in your prayers for strength and perseverance and especially as he prepares to return home to the Father. Fr Gabriel thanks everyone for their prayers, love and support at this time.
If you would like to write or visit Fr Gabriel, the following are his details:
Holy Family Services Retirement Village
116-132 Quakers Road, Marayong NSW 2148
If you would like to phone him (02) 9678-8200 (This is to the front desk) Please call ahead to make an appointment to visit him, it is advised to visit him before 4pm.
Please refer to the website which is regularly updated, please encourage others to check it out to find out info about events happening in the Shrine. The Shrine also uses FaceBook and YouTube, please like, follow and subscribe for more information.
There has been a change to the Mass celebrated at 9:30am each Sunday which is usually celebrated in Polish. With the decline in numbers of congregants for the Polish Mass and many of the younger ones attending the English Masses, as well as no-one turning up for Easter Sunday, Fr Richard has made the following decision and change:
Commencing in May 2023
1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month, Mass will be celebrated in Polish
2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays of the Month, Mass will be celebrated in English
There is still a need for helpers in the Shrine. If you would like to assist in any way or would like more information, please see Fr Richard.
Fr Joseph Maria is in charge of the Shrine photos and social media. He needs assistance as he cannot take photos when he is celebrant of the Mass or leading devotions. For anyone interested please speak to either Fr Joseph or Fr Richard.
A reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Holy Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (4th June).
Join us on May 13th for the solemn celebration of Fatima Day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park! May 13th is Our Lady of Fatima’s Feast Day, and at the Shrine, we will have our Monthy Fatima Day.
Our Main Celebrant will be the Very Rev. Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong. Pilgrims who come will have the opportunity to go to Confession, attend Mass and pray the Rosary. The complete program of the day is as follows:
Below are some photos from our Fatima Day Procession Last year on October 13th. If you have been to a Fatima Day at the Shrine before, please share your experiences in the comments.
Today, on the Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker, we celebrate the name’s day of Fr. Joseph Maria the Subprior at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy – Penrose Park.
We pray for every blessing on him in his ministry.
Next week, on the Saturday 6th of May, is the First Saturday of the Month and we will be celebrating it according to what Our Lady asked at Fatima.
The program of the day will be as follows:
Our Lady made several promises connected to keeping the First Saturday Devotions for five consecutive months, which are the salvation of your soul, the salvation of sinners and peace in the world.
Today, Friday the 28th of April, was the 11th Anniversary of the Priesthood of Fr. Richard Green, the Prior of the Monastery and Rectory of the Shrine at Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park.
We thank him for all that he has done for the Shrine and the Pauline Community and pray that God will give him every blessing in his future ministry.
Weekly notices for the Shrine Bulletin:
UPDATE ON FR GABRIEL
Fr Gabriel is officially on Palliative care. He can still talk and interact but it is very strenuous for him. He is on heavy pain medication but not yet on morphine. Fr Richard has gone everyday and kept him company from about 10am to 7pm. The members of the community have all visited and spent time with Father. Fr Gabriel’s health is declining fast. He is paralysed in the left side of his body. Please keep him in your prayers for strength and perseverance and especially as he prepares to return home to the Father.
Fr Gabriel thanks everyone for their prayers, love and support at this time.
If you would like to write or visit Fr Gabriel, the following are his details:
Holy Family Services Retirement Village
116-132 Quakers Road, Marayong NSW 2148
If you would like to phone him (02) 9678-8200 (This is to the front desk) Please call ahead to make an appointment to visit him.
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA
The Shrine Website has had a facelift and is regularly updated. Please refer to it and encourage others to check it out to find out info about and events happening in the Shrine. The Shrine also uses FaceBook and YouTube, please like, follow and subscribe for more information.
9:30am SUNDAY MASS
There has been a change to the Mass celebrated at 9:30am each Sunday which is usually celebrated in Polish. With the decline in numbers of congregants for the Polish Mass and many of the younger ones attending the English Masses, as well as no-one turning up for Easter Sunday, Fr Richard has made the following decision and change:
Commencing in May 2023
1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month, Mass will be celebrated in Polish
2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays of the Month, Mass will be celebrated in English
VOLUNTEERS NEEDS
There is still a need for helpers in the Shrine. If you would like to assist in any way or would like more information, please see Fr Richard.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Fr Joseph Maria is incharge of the Shrine photos and social media. He needs assistance as he cannot take photos when he is celebrant of the Mass or leading devotions. For anyone interested please speak to either Fr Joseph or Fr Richard.
PASCHAL PRECEPT
A reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Holy Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (4th June).
