Here are the announcements for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 29th of September:
CATHOLIC MISSION APPEAL
Thank you to all who donated towards the annual appeal for Catholic Missions. You generosity is greatly appreciated.
WORKING BEE
Thank you to all who came along to assist with the monthly working bee last week. Please note there won’t be one in October. The next working bee will be on Saturday 16th November. 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.
PAULINE FATHERS & BROTHERS ANNUAL RETREAT
The Fathers and Brothers of the Australian Province will be gathering for their annual retreat. The Retreat will take Place in Marian Valley (Canungra, Queensland), from Monday 30th September to Friday 4th October. Fr Brian Harrison will be looking after Penrose Park during this period so the 11am Mass and devotions will continue as per usual. Please keep the Pauline Fathers & Brothers in your prayers.
FATIMA DAY – 13th OCTOBER 2024
Being a Sunday as well as the conclusion of the 40th Anniversary celebrations of the Shrine, there will be a few differences to this day. Please note: There will be a 6pm Vigil Mass celebrated on Saturday 12th October and the 9:30am Mass in Sunday is cancelled. The Schedule for Fatima day is:
8am – Mass for locals in the Shrine Church
9:30am Mass – CANCELLED
10am – Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions begin.
11am – Solemn Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Charles Balvo (Papal Nuncio to Australia)
12:30pm – Time for lunch
1:30pm – Concert in the Shrine Church (performed by One Equal Music Ensemble)
2:15pm – Eucharistic/Rosary procession to the Grotto
3pm – Devotions at the Grotto concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
3:45pm – Conclusion and departure
MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
The next morning tea will be on Sunday 27th October.
NOVEMBER – MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS
November is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls. It is our duty to pray for them especially those who have no one to pray for them. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses will be celebrated for our dearly departed. To have names included please fill out the November Mass forms found on the side table of the Church or found on the Shrine website. Masses for the Holy Souls will be celebrated from the 1st to the 30th November.