Here are the announcements for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 31st of August:
NOVENA & SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY / CZSTOCHOWA (26th August)
The novena to our Lady of Mercy took place from Sunday 17th August – Monday 25th August 2025. THANK YOU to everyone for sending in your intentions and donations, they are very much appreciated.
The Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy was celebrated for the wider Pilgrim community on Sunday 24th August 2025. THANK YOU to all who came along to celebrate especially on the Solemnity proper, 26th August. Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us!
WORKING BEE
Thank you to everyone who came along and participated in the working bee in August. A good amount of work 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.
FATIMA DAY
The next Fatima day will be Saturday 13th September. During the Mass there will be a Baptism and First Holy Communion. There will also be at the end of the Mass, special blessings for those celebrating significant birthdays.
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.
MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS AT THE OLD MONASTERY
The next morning tea will be on Sunday 19th October 2025.
BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal will be promoted in our diocese during the month of September. To find out more or make a tax deductible donation please visit www.dow.org.au/giving, scan the QR code or call (02) 4222 2400 to make a donation over the phone.
“Our faith calls us to help one another through prayer and action. Offering dignified support and care for our retired clergy, who have always cared for us; and the sound and holistic formation of our Seminarians, our future priests, are my responsibilities as your Bishop. I seek your prayers and practical support to help me ensure that I can do this. Your donation to this appeal is very much appreciated.” + Bishop Brian Mascord