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