Here are the announcements for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 21st of June:
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA CELEBRATIONS
The Solemnity will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd August 2026 for the good of the Pilgrims
8am: Mass in the Shrine Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary
The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026
9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE
CONGRATULATIONS FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
It is with great joy that we announce that Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands, has been appointed as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. He will officially commence on 14th July 2026. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.
THANK YOU FR MAREK
Fr Marek has been appointed to the Shrine of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Marian Valley in Canungra, Queensland. His appointment officially commences on 14th July 2026.
We take this opportunity to thank Fr Marek for his many many years of service in New South Wales especially at Penrose Park and Moss Vale. His dedication and service has affected many and brought and encouraged many to the faith and service of the Church. We all pray for Fr Marek as he undertakes his new ministry and commences this new phase in his life and Priesthood. THANK YOU FR MAREK AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!
MOVEMENTS IN THE AUSTRALIAN PROVINCE
The only other move within the Province for the moment is Fr Zachary Lewis OSPPE, who has been appointed as Assistant Priest at St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands. Let us also keep Fr Zachary in our prayers as he prepares to start this new ministry in his life and Priesthood.
FATIMA DAY
The Celebrant for Fatima day in July will be Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, newly appointed Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale.
WORKING BEE
Please Note: There has been a change of date: The next working bee will be Saturday, 11th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.
FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
Fr Isidore’s novitiate in the Order is coming to a close and he will be making his First Religious Profession in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit on Saturday 18th July 2026 at the 11am Mass. All are welcome to come along and participate in this moment in Fr Isidore’s Religious life.