Here are the announcements for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 23th of June:
BR MATTHEW – HEALTH CONDITION
Many of you may be aware that Br Matthew has been diagnosed with cancer. Last Thursday he had an operation to remove the cancer. The surgery was undertaken at the Macquarie University Hospital. The operation was successful and Br Matthew is slowly recovering, he will be in hospital for a few days. Thank you for all you prayers and support at this time.
FATIMA DAY – JUNE
Thank you to everyone who came along and especially all who helped out on Fatima Day. As usual it was a success and a special Thank you to Fr Peter James Strohmayer OSPPE for being the main celebrant and homilist.
WORKING BEE
Thank you to all who participated in the monthly working bee last week. The next working bee will be on Saturday 20th July. Please consider coming along and helping in keeping the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims that visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, Diocese and country, any help and forms of talent are always most welcome. For more information or specifics, please speak to Fr Joseph Maria, Subprior.
MORNING TEA
There will be a break from the monthly morning tea after the 8am Mass for the winter season. This will recommence Sunday 15th September.
WINTER SEASON – WEEKDAY MASSES
Weekday Masses (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) during the winter season will be celebrated at the side Altar of Divine Mercy in the Shrine Church. Wednesday Mass will be celebrated as usual in the Old Monastery. Please note: If there is a Solemnity or a large group booked to come then Mass will be celebrated at the Main Altar of the Shrine Church.
REGULAR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AFTER MASS
Every Friday and Saturday after Mass there is exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and devotions (Friday to the Divine Mercy and Saturday to Our Lady) during this time confession is available. Devotions finish at 12pm with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and the Angelus. This is just a regular reminder to invite people to come along and to spend some time in communal prayer to Our Lord and Lady. Please note: First Saturday has its own schedule, found on the from page of the bulletin.
VOTIVE CANDLE STANDS
This is a periodic reminder that the votive candle stands are a unique burning system therefore ONLY the candles provided are to be used in them and not other forms of tea lights or candles as this is a fire hazard as well as it damages the glass holders and clogs them with wax. If you wish to make an offering of tea lights or candles please give them to someone in the Monastic community or leave them unlit on one of the side Altars.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
From Monday 1st July, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be available to the faithful at the Side chapel of Divine Mercy from 9am to 11am, Monday to Saturday. It is customary to have custodians keeping vigil so as the Blessed Sacrament is not left alone from the point of security and of course, piety. For anyone wishing to participate on a regular basis or for more information please speak to either Fr Richard or Fr Joseph Maria.