Author: Shrine Office

UPDATE ON FR GABRIEL
Last week most members of the Australia Province visited Fr Gabriel as they gathered for
their Easter fraternity.
Fr Gabriel’s health is declining fast. He is paralysed in the left side of his body. Please
keep him in your prayers for strength and perseverance and especially as he prepares to
return home to the Father.
Fr Gabriel thanks everyone for their prayers, love and support at this time.
If you would like to write or visit Fr Gabriel, the following are his details:
Holy Family Services Retirement Village
116-132 Quakers Road, Marayong NSW 2148
If you would like to phone him (02) 9678-8200 (This is to the front desk) Please call ahead
to make an appointment to visit him.
THANK YOU
Fr Richard and the community wish to thank all those who have helped or been involved
with the preparation of the Easter Tritium along with Good Friday. Over 3000 people
came and the weather held off nicely. Divine Mercy Sunday was very well attended and
the Holy Hour was also very well attended.
9:30am SUNDAY MASS
There has been a change to the Mass celebrated at 9:30am each Sunday which is
usually celebrated in Polish. With the decline in numbers of congregants for the Polish
Mass and many of the younger ones attending the English Masses, as well as no-one
turning up for Easter Sunday, Fr Richard has made the following decision and change:
Commencing in May 2023
1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month, Mass will be celebrated in Polish
2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays of the Month, Mass will be celebrated in English
VOLUNTEERS NEEDS
There is still a need for helpers in the Shrine. If you
would like to assist in any way or would like more
information, please see Fr Richard.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Fr Joseph Maria is in charge of the Shrine photos and
social media. He needs assistance as he cannot take
photos when he is celebrant of the Mass or leading
devotions. For anyone interested please speak to either
Fr Joseph or Fr Richard.
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 (4th June).

Paschal Precept:  A reminder that all Catholics are required to go to Confession and Holy Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (Sunday 4th June)

Holy Week Schedule:

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper: at St Paul’s Moss Vale 6pm

Adoration at the altar of Repose 7 – 9pm

Good Friday: (day of Fasting and Abstinence – No Meat)

11am Re-enactment of Lord’s Passion ( Passion Play)

3pm Commemoration of Our Lord’s Passion ( In Shrine Church)

After commencement of Novena to Divine Mercy and Adoration of the Cross.  Church closes at 7pm.

Holy Saturday: No morning Mass. Adoration of the cross 9-12 pm concluding with  Novena to Divine Mercy.

Easter Vigil: 6pm

Easter Sunday 8am English Mass followed by Divine Mercy Novena, 9:30am Polish Mass, 11am English Mass

Easter Octave:

Easter Monday 11am Mass followed by Divine Mercy Novena. 

Easter Tuesday 11am Mass followed by Divine Mercy Novena

Easter Wednesday 11am Mass followed by Divine Mercy Novena.

Easter Thursday – Fatima Day ( normal Fatima day schedule, Divine Mercy Novena at Devotions at grotto). 

Easter Friday and Easter Saturday 11am Mass followed by Novena to Divine Mercy

Divine Mercy Sunday: 8am Mass, 11am Mass followed by chaplet of Divine Mercy.  9:30am Polish Mass with chaplet to follow.

Divine Mercy Holy Hour 2pm -3pm at Divine Mercy side altar.

Update on Fr Gabriel:

 Fr Richard visited Fr Gabriel Tuesday.  Fr Gabriel is now officially a resident at Holy Family Retirement Village.  Currently Fr Gabriel is stable and in good spirits and very grateful for all the visits and cards.

If you would like to write or visit  Fr Gabriel you can send to the following:

Holy Family Retirement Village

116-132  Quakers Road

Marayong NSW 2148

If you would like to phone him 02 96788200  (this is to the front desk)

If you would like to visit him, please call ahead if  you wish to visit.

Lenten Penance and the Paschal Precept

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and all Fridays during Lent:

•All who are 14 years or older are obliged to abstain from meat

•All who are 18 to 59 are obliged to fast (Canon 1252) Fasting means a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but they are not to equal that of a full meal.

•Anyone who is sick or infirm is not obliged by these laws

Paschal Precept: The faithful  are obliged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at least once a year. This is done between Ash Wednesday (22 February 2023) and Trinity Sunday (4 June 2023)

Stations of the Cross During Lent:

Stations will follow the Mass every Friday and Saturday during Lent

Palm Sunday:

Mass times as usual, 8am, 9:30am Polish, 11am with a procession to commemorate the Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem, gather outside the church.

Easter Triduum:

Good Friday 11am Passion Play 3pm Service followed by commencement of Divine Mercy Novena

Easter Vigil: The Easter Vigil  6pm

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord: Masses: 8am, 9:30am Polish, 11 am

Divine Mercy Sunday:  Masses as usual for Sunday.  Devotions 2-3pm at Divine Mercy chapel

Volunteers:

If you would like to volunteer for Good Friday, we are looking for volunteers to assist with parking, ushers and  other general needs.

New Shop:

The new shop has been officially blessed and opened. A huge thank you to Fr Joseph for his efforts to make this happen. There will be a trial period and feedback sheets will be available.  Please give us your constructive feedback.

New Driveway:  Thank you for all those who have donated for the new driveway.

Fatima Day: Thursday,13 April.  Our celebrant will be Fr Wojciech Sliwa, OSPPE, PP of Merrylands parish.

Update on Fr Gabriel:

 Fr Richard received a phone call to inform him that Fr Gabriel has had 3

minor seizures this week.  He has stabilised and is being closely monitored.

If you would like to write or visit  Fr Gabriel you can send to the following:

Holy Family Retirement Village

116-132  Quakers Road

Marayong NSW 2148

If you would like to phone him 02 96788200  (this is to the front desk)

If you would like to visit him, please call ahead if  you wish to visit.

Lenten Penance and the Paschal Precept

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and all Fridays during Lent:

•All who are 14 years or older are obliged to abstain from meat

•All who are 18 to 59 are obliged to fast (Canon 1252) Fasting means a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but they are not to equal that of a full meal.

•Anyone who is sick or infirm is not obliged by these laws

Paschal Precept: The faithful  are obliged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at least once a year. This is done between Ash Wednesday (22 February 2023) and Trinity Sunday (4 June 2023)

Stations of the Cross During Lent:

Stations will follow the Mass every Friday and Saturday during Lent

Easter Triduum:

Good Friday 11am Passion Play 3pm Service followed by commencement of Divine Mercy Novena

Easter Vigil: The Easter Vigil  6pm

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord: Masses: 8am, 9:30am Polish, 11 am

Divine Mercy Sunday:  Masses as usual for Sunday.  Devotions 2-3pm at Divine Mercy chapel

Volunteers:

If you would like to read at 11am Mass could you please let us know ahead of time. This includes regular pilgrims as well.

New Shop:

In the next couple of weeks, the new shop will be up and running.  There will be a trial period and feedback sheets will be available.  Please give us a constructive feedback.

Fatima Day: Thursday,13 April.  Our celebrant will be Fr Wojciech Sliwa, OSPPE, PP of Merrylands parish.

Update on Fr Gabriel:

 Fr Joseph went to see Fr Gabriel this week, he is in  better spirits.  He sends his regards to all.

If you would like to write or visit

 Fr Gabriel you can send to the following:

Holy Family Retirement Village

116-132  Quakers Road

Marayong NSW 2148

If you would like to phone him 02 96788200  (this is to the front desk)

If you would like to visit him, please call ahead if  you wish to visit.

Fatima Day this month is Monday 13 March.  Main celebrant is Fr Joseph Maria Buckley OSPPE.  Confessions from 10am with Adoration and the Rosary.  Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 11am.  Eucharistic Procession to Grotto 1:30pm

Lenten Penance and the Paschal Precept

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and all Fridays during Lent:

•All who are 14 years or older are obliged to abstain from meat

•All who are 18 to 59 are obliged to fast (Canon 1252) Fasting means a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but they are not to equal that of a full meal.

•Anyone who is sick or infirm is not obliged by these laws

Paschal Precept: The faithful  are obliged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at least once a year. This is done between Ash Wednesday (22 February 2023) and Trinity Sunday (4 June 2023)

Stations of the Cross During Lent:

Stations will follow the Mass every Friday and Saturday during Lent

Volunteers:

Fr Richard and the Community would like to extend their heart felt thanks to all our volunteers that help keep the shrine going.  As we know age and circumstances eventually take their toll either through retirement , moving, or death, therefore, we are appealing to our pilgrims if you would like to volunteer, either a Sunday or Fatima day, your help would be greatly appreciated.  For more details or specifics, please speak to Fr Richard.

New Shop:

In the next couple of weeks, the new shop will be up and running.  There will be a trial period and feedback sheets will be available.  Please give us a constructive feedback.

Update on Fr Gabriel:

 Fr Richard went to see Fr Gabriel this week, he is feeling better after a fall last week and sends his regards to all.

If you would like to write or visit Fr Gabriel you can send to the following:

Holy Family Retirement Village

116-132  Quakers Road

Marayong NSW 2148

If you would like to phone him 02 96788200  (this is to the front desk)

If you would like to visit him, please call ahead if  you wish to visit.