Here are the announcements for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 17th of August:
FATIMA DAY
A Huge THANK YOU to Fr Wojciech Sliwa OSPPE, Parish Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands for accepting the invitation to be the main celebrant. It was a lovely day and always a big THANK YOU to all who helped make the day a success. God bless you all.
The main celebrant for Fatima Day in September is Fr Richard Green OSPPE, Prior & Rector of Penrose Park. Please come along and celebrate Fatima day with us.
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MERCY / CZESTOCHOWA
The novena to our Lady of Mercy will take place as usual commencing on Sunday 17th August – Monday 25th August 2025. For anyone wishing to include their intentions during this novena, slips can be found on the side table of the Church, alternatively they can be submitted electronically via the Shrine website, donations can be made in the same way. Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us.
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY / CZSTOCHOWA (26th August)
The Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy will be celebrated for the wider Pilgrim community on Sunday 24th August 2025 at the 11am Mass and on the Solemnity proper, Tuesday 26th August 2025, there will be another Solemn Mass at 11am. All are welcome to come and participate in these Solemnities and to render Thanks to God through the powerful intercession of Our Lady.
WORKING BEE
Thank you to everyone who came along and participated in the August 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 20th September 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
The next morning tea will be on Sunday 19th October 2025.