Month: July 2024

Here are the announcements for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 28st of July:

BR MATTHEW – HEALTH CONDITION
Br Matthew is recovering well and is starting to get back into routine. There are a few more tests that need to be undertaken but he is staying positive along with the community. Thank you for all the prayerful support. St Raphael the Archangel, pray for him.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
This has become part of the usual Shrine schedule and therefore is now part of the front page information on the bulletin and home page information on the website.

BLESSING OF VEHICLES AND MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
In honour of the feast day of St Christopher, Patron Saint of travellers, after each of the Masses TODAY, Sunday 28th July, there will be a special blessing and sprinkling of Holy water on all vehicles and modes of transportation. St Christopher, Patron of the travellers, pray for us.

WORKING BEE
The next working bee will be on Saturday 17th August. 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.

THURSDAY 1st AUGUST 2024
On this day due to the Shrine Church being booked for a wedding, the regular adoration of the Blessed Sacrament commencing at 9:30am and the 11am Mass will be celebrated at the Old Monastery.

RENEWAL OF RELIGIOUS PROFESSION
On Tuesday 6th August at the 11am Mass, Br Augustine Apolloni will be renewing his Religious Profession in the Order. All are welcome to come along and celebrate this occasion with him and the community. Please keep Br Augustine in your prayers as he prepares for this occasion.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MERCY
Novena slips are available for those wishing to include their intentions in the annual novena to Our Lady of Mercy. Patroness of the Pauline Order. The Novena is celebrated from 17th – 25th August.

UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the blessing and opening of Penrose Park. The main celebration was in May but there are a few more celebrations planned to Mark the occasion. Please consider saving the dates for the following and information regarding the celebrations will be out in a couple of weeks.
24th-26th August – Triduum for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy.
Sunday 13th October – Extended Fatima day celebrations with concert.

TRIDUUM FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY
(24th-26th August)
Saturday 24th August: 5pm – Holy Hour and Vespers in the Shrine Church

Sunday 25th August: 8am – Low Mass of Our Lady of Mercy followed by Exposition
9:30am Mass – CANCELLED
11am – Solemn High Mass of Our Lady of Mercy
Celebrant: Bishop Columba MacBeth-Green OSPPE DD
5pm – Solemn Vespers 1 for our Lady of Mercy (Traditional form)

Monday 26th August: 9am – Solemn Lauds of our Lady of Mercy followed by Exposition
11am – Solemn Mass of Our Lady of Mercy
Celebrant: Bishop Columba MacBeth-Green OSPPE DD

Here are the announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 21st of July:

FATIMA DAY
Fatima day, as usual was a great success. Once again a very special THANK YOU to Fr Joseph Maria for a sterling job in leading the days celebrations.

BR MATTHEW – HEALTH CONDITION
Br Matthew is resting and healing well and is on no duties, other than spiritual duties during his time of recovery. Br Matthew would like to thank everyone for their prayers thus far but please keep up the prayers for his speedy recovery. St Raphael the Archangel, pray for him.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is available for the faithful to come and adore the Lord in the Shrine Church at the side chapel of Divine Mercy from 9:30am to 11am, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and in the Old Monastery on Wednesday. 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. Thank you to those who have already volunteered.

WORKING BEE
Due to several circumstances the working bee for July was cancelled. The next working bee will be on Saturday 17th August. 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.

BLESSING OF VEHICLES AND MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
In honour of the feast day of St Christopher, Patron Saint of travellers, after each of the Masses on Sunday 28th July, there will be a special blessing and sprinkling of Holy water on all vehicles and modes of transportation. Motorcycles are welcome to park on the footpath opposite the piety stall.

THURSDAY 1st AUGUST 2024
On this day due to the Shrine Church being booked for a wedding, the regular adoration of the Blessed Sacrament commencing at 9:30am and the 11am Mass will be celebrated at the Old Monastery.

RENEWAL OF RELIGIOUS PROFESSION
On Tuesday 6th August at the 11am Mass, Br Augustine Apolloni will be renewing his Religious Profession in the Order. All are welcome to come along and celebrate this occasion with him and the community. Please keep Br Augustine in your prayers as he prepares for this occasion.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MERCY
Novena slips are available for those wishing to include their intentions in the annual novena to Our Lady of Mercy. Patroness of the Pauline Order. The Novena is celebrated from 17th – 25th August.

UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the blessing and opening of Penrose Park. The main celebration was in May but there are a few more celebrations planned to Mark the occasion. Please consider saving the dates for the following and information regarding the celebrations will be out in a couple of weeks.
24th-26th August – Triduum for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy.
Sunday 13th October – Extended Fatima day celebrations with concert.

We are looking forward to your participation in these celebrations!

PLEASE NOTE: INFORMATION PERTAINING THE THE UPCOMING TRIDUUM WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM NEXT WEEKEND.

Here are the announcements for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 14th of July:

FATIMA DAY
Fatima day, as usual was a great success. A very special THANK YOU to Fr Joseph Maria for a sterling job in leading the days celebrations.

BR MATTHEW – HEALTH CONDITION
Br Matthew is resting and healing well and is on no duties, other than spiritual duties during his time of recovery. Fr Richard would like to thank everyone for their prayers thus far but please keep up the prayers for Br Matthew and his speedy recovery. St Raphael the Archangel, pray for him.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is available for the faithful to come and adore the Lord in the Shrine Church at the side chapel of Divine Mercy from 9:30am to 11am, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and in the Old Monastery on Wednesday. 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. Thank you to those whop have already volunteered.

WORKING BEE
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.

BLESSING OF VEHICLES AND MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
In honour of the feast day of St Christopher, Patron Saint of travellers, after each of the Masses on Sunday 28th July, there will be a special blessing and sprinkling of Holy water on all vehicles and modes of transportation. Motorcycles are welcome to park on the footpath opposite the piety stall.

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.

UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the blessing and opening of Penrose Park. The main celebration was in May but there are a few more celebrations planned to Mark the occasion. Please consider saving the dates for the following and information regarding the celebrations will be out in a couple of weeks.
24th-26th August – Triduum for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy.
Sunday 13th October – Extended Fatima day celebrations with concert.

We are looking forward to your participation in these celebrations!

Here are the announcements for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 7th of July:

BR MATTHEW – HEALTH CONDITION
Many of you may be aware that Br Matthew has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. On Thursday 20th June, he had an operation to remove the cancer. It was successful and he was starting to recover well. He was discharged on Tuesday only to be readmitted to Goulburn hospital with some post operation complications. The surgery was successful and he is healing well. Last Saturday he was discharged from Goulburn hospital and is back at the monastery. Br Matthew is resting and healing well and is on no duties, other than spiritual duties during his time of recovery. Please keep up the prayers for Br Matthew and his speedy recovery. St Raphael the Archangel, pray for him.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is available for the faithful to come and adore the Lord in the Shrine Church at the side chapel of Divine Mercy from 9am to 11am, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and in the Old Monastery on Wednesday. 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. Thank you to those whop have already volunteered.

WORKING BEE
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.

BLESSING OF VEHICLES AND MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
In honour of the feast day of St Christopher, Patron Saint of travellers, after each of the Masses on Sunday 28th July, there will be a special blessing and sprinkling of Holy water on all vehicles and modes of transportation. Motorcycles are welcome to park on the footpath opposite the piety stall.

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.

UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the blessing and opening of Penrose Park. The main celebration was in May but there are a few more celebrations planned to Mark the occasion. Please consider saving the dates for the following and information regarding the celebrations will be out in a couple of weeks.
24th-26th August – Triduum for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy.
Sunday 13th October – Extended Fatima day celebrations with concert.

We are looking forward to your participation in these celebrations!