Here are the announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 21st of July:
FATIMA DAY
Fatima day, as usual was a great success. Once again a very special THANK YOU to Fr Joseph Maria for a sterling job in leading the days celebrations.
BR MATTHEW – HEALTH CONDITION
Br Matthew is resting and healing well and is on no duties, other than spiritual duties during his time of recovery. Br Matthew would like to thank everyone for their prayers thus far but please keep up the prayers for his speedy recovery. St Raphael the Archangel, pray for him.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is available for the faithful to come and adore the Lord in the Shrine Church at the side chapel of Divine Mercy from 9:30am to 11am, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and in the Old Monastery on Wednesday. It is customary to have custodians keeping vigil so as the Blessed Sacrament is not left alone from the point of security and of course, piety. For anyone wishing to participate on a regular basis or for more information please speak to either Fr Richard or Fr Joseph Maria. Thank you to those who have already volunteered.
WORKING BEE
Due to several circumstances the working bee for July was cancelled. The next working bee will be on Saturday 17th August. Please consider coming along and helping in keeping 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. For more information or specifics, please speak to Fr Joseph Maria, Subprior.
BLESSING OF VEHICLES AND MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
In honour of the feast day of St Christopher, Patron Saint of travellers, after each of the Masses on Sunday 28th July, there will be a special blessing and sprinkling of Holy water on all vehicles and modes of transportation. Motorcycles are welcome to park on the footpath opposite the piety stall.
THURSDAY 1st AUGUST 2024
On this day due to the Shrine Church being booked for a wedding, the regular adoration of the Blessed Sacrament commencing at 9:30am and the 11am Mass will be celebrated at the Old Monastery.
RENEWAL OF RELIGIOUS PROFESSION
On Tuesday 6th August at the 11am Mass, Br Augustine Apolloni will be renewing his Religious Profession in the Order. All are welcome to come along and celebrate this occasion with him and the community. Please keep Br Augustine in your prayers as he prepares for this occasion.
NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MERCY
Novena slips are available for those wishing to include their intentions in the annual novena to Our Lady of Mercy. Patroness of the Pauline Order. The Novena is celebrated from 17th – 25th August.
UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the blessing and opening of Penrose Park. The main celebration was in May but there are a few more celebrations planned to Mark the occasion. Please consider saving the dates for the following and information regarding the celebrations will be out in a couple of weeks.
24th-26th August – Triduum for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy.
Sunday 13th October – Extended Fatima day celebrations with concert.
We are looking forward to your participation in these celebrations!
PLEASE NOTE: INFORMATION PERTAINING THE THE UPCOMING TRIDUUM WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM NEXT WEEKEND.