Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy, the 25th of August:
WELCOME BR PAUL
Br Paul is a Seminarian of the Order, who has completed his second year of studies in Rome. He is back for his holiday and a visit to all the houses of the Province. Next weekend Br Paul will speak at all the Masses about his vocation. Please keep Br Paul in your prayers as he continues his journey towards the Priesthood.
WORKING BEE
Thank you to all who came and participated in the working bee last week. The next working bee will be on Saturday 21st September. 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.
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MERCY
Thank you to everyone who sent in donations and intentions to be prayed for during the Novena.
FATIMA DAY AUGUST
The main celebrant for September will be Fr Likisone Tominiko, a newly ordained Priest for the Archdiocese of Sydney. Fr Likisone will be giving his first blessing to all who participate in the day and those who receive the blessing can gain a plenary indulgence, fulfilling the usual conditions.
MAJOR WORK ON THE SHRINE CHURCH
The Work has been completed!!! A big Thank you to Reliable Roofing, Moss Vale for completing the job. The work done was the repining of the copper gutters, the replacement of all galvanised down pipes, gutters and flashings which have rotted through with age. The total cost of the job is $29,000.00.
For anyone who would like to donate towards the renovation work please speak to Fr Richard, alternatively you can use the tap and go points or make a direct transfer to the Pauline Fathers. Details are as follows: BSB: 062 576 Account Number: 00910786 Account Name: Order of St Paul the Hermit
A huge THANK YOU to those who have already made donations towards the work.
SHRINE HYMNBOOKS
Over the past year year we had a trial to organically develop a Shrine hymnbook cover the hymns sung and devotions celebrated. This took place from Ash Wednesday 2023-Ash Wednesday 2024. This past week the finalised product arrived and has been distributed in the Church. A huge THANK YOU to Fr Joseph Maria for coordinating and working on the hymnbook along with the musicians. This has been a mammoth task and one that we can enjoy in years to come.
Please note: The hymnbooks are NOT to be taken from the church.
MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
The next morning tea will be up at the Old Monastery on Sunday 15th September. Please bring along a plate to share. All welcome to come and have a chat and meet someone new.
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
11am – Solemn Mass of Our Lady of Mercy
Celebrant: Fr Richard Green OSPPE