Here are the announcements for Pentecost, the 19th of May:
PASCHAL PRECEPT
A reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (26th May 2024).
FATIMA DAY – MAY 13th & 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Fatima Day was a great success, due to all the rain, the Mass was celebrated in the Church. There was a little over 2000 people in attendance. The Main Celebrant was Bishop Brian Mascord. Thank you to the Bishop for celebrating an inspiring liturgy and giving a fantastic homily. The procession took place as usual. Thank you to all who participated and helped organised it was truly a great day. The next major event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Shrine will be Sunday 13th October.
MORNING TEA
Will be in the Tent after the 8am Mass this morning. All are welcome to come and partake.
WORKING BEE
Due to the 40th Anniversary of the Shrine, the May working bee will be cancelled. The next working bee will be on Saturday 15th June.
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS
The Solemnity of Mary, Help of Christians will be celebrated on Friday 24th May. Solemn Mass will be celebrated at 11am. After the Mass there will be a rosary procession leaving and returning to the Shrine Church after which there will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. All are invited to come along and participate.
SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi will be celebrated on Sunday 2nd June. Following the 8am and 9:30am Masses there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and silent Adoration. After the 11am Mass there will be a Eucharistic procession concluding with Solemn Benediction at the outdoor Altar of the Shrine Church. All are invited to come along and participate.
NOVENA TO ST ANTHONY OF PADUA
The Novena will be prayed during the 11am Mass from 4th-12th June. Novena slips are available on the side table for those wishing to add their intentions.