Sunday the 13th of October is our next Fatima Day in honour of Our Lady, and also the conclusion of the celebrations for the 40th Anniversary of the Shrine.
Our main celebrant will be the Most Revended Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo, Apostolic Nuncio to Australia.
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