Here are the announcements for Pentecost Sunday, the 8th of June:
2ND ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF FR GABRIEL TAYLOR OSPPE
Today 8th June, We commemorate the second anniversary of death of our beloved Fr Gabriel. For this wishing to pay their respects, he is buried at St Patrick’s cemetery (Illawarra Highway, Sutton Forest). May He Rest in Peace!
WINTER SEASON – WEEKDAY MASSES (COMMENCING 2nd JUNE 2025)
Weekday Masses (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) during the winter season will be celebrated at the Old Monastery. Friday (with devotions afterwards), Saturday (with devotions afterwards) and Sunday Masses will be celebrated in the Shrine Church as usual. Please note: If there is a Solemnity or a large group booked to come then Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church.
NOVENA TO SAINT ANTHONY
The Novena to St Anthony of Padua is currently underway from 4th – 12th June. Thank you to all who have put in their intentions and donations. It is all appreciated. St Anthony, Pray for us!
FATIMA DAY – 13th June 2025
The Celebrant for June Fatima Day will be Reverend Doctor Casimir Zielinski OSPPE, Assistant Priest of the Pauline Parish of St Gertrude’s, Smithfield. This is a particularly significant day for Fr Casimir as he celebrates his 5th Anniversary of Ordination.
PASCHAL PRECEPT
A reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Holy Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (15th June).
SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi will be celebrated on Sunday 22nd June 2025. Following the 8am and 9:30am Masses there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and silent Adoration. After the 11am Mass there will be a Eucharistic procession concluding with Solemn Benediction at the outdoor Altar of the Shrine Church. All are invited to come along and participate.
WORKING BEE Thank you to everyone who came along and participated in the monthly working bee. A lot was achieved and the Shrine continues to look beautiful and cared for. All efforts are truly appreciated. The next working bee will be on Saturday 19th July 2025. Please consider coming along and helping to keep 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. Please speak to Fr Joseph Maria, Subprior for more information or specifics.
MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS AT THE OLD MONASTERY Due to the groups coming today morning tea has been cancelled as the Old Monastery is being used. The next morning tea will be scheduled after winter (around September/October).
JUBILEE VISIT BY BISHOP BRIAN MASCORD & PAPAL BLESSING
Bishop Brian will be coming to the Shrine on Saturday 2nd August 2025, for a visit to the Shrine as well as to impart the Papal blessing upon all the faithful as part of the Jubilee year celebrations. As this is also First Saturday the usual First Saturday schedule will be followed. For the Solemn Mass at 11am the Brazilian community, who also have their pilgrimage day, will be joining the Mass to make one big celebration at the Shrine and after the Mass they will head off for their procession whilst the usual First Saturday devotions take place in the Shrine Church. This ceremony is open to all so please come along and celebrate the Jubilee here at the Shrine. ALL WELCOME!
FR JOSEPH MARIA ON ANNUAL LEAVE
Fr Joseph Maria, Sub prior & Vice Rector of the Shrine will be on annual leave from 14th May. We wish Fr Joseph Maria a very happy and restful holiday and we pray he keeps safe and comes back happy and refreshed.
FR MAREK ON ANNUAL LEAVE
Fr Marek, Parish Priest of Moss Vale has taken annual leave as well as to lead a Parish Pilgrimage. While Fr Marek is away, Fr Richard will be looking after the Parish. Please note that appointments are important if you wish to see the Prior as he may be occupied going about both Shrine and Parish matters.
READERS AT MASS
This is a periodic run looking for volunteers. We are looking for people interested in reading at the Sunday Masses and other times during the Liturgical year. It is always good to have a few people and if this is achieved a roster can be created for each of the Masses. Please speak to one of the community or please email the office and specify which particular Sunday Mass you would like to read at and the regularity you can offer.
VOTIVE CANDLE STANDS
This is a periodic reminder that the votive candle stands are a unique burning system therefore ONLY the candles provided are to be used in them and not other forms of tea lights or candles as this is a fire hazard as well as it damages the glass holders and clogs them with wax. If you wish to make an offering of tea lights or candles please give them to someone in the Monastic community or leave them unlit on one of the side Altars.