Fatima Day – February 13th

The main celebrant for Fatima Day in February will be Fr Dr. Casimir Zielinski OSPPE, Assistant Priest of St Gertrude’s, Smithfield.

The Program for the day will be as usual:

  • 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
  • 10:30 am Rosary
  • 11 am Solemn Mass
  • 12 noon Lunch
  • 1:30 pm Eucharistic Procession to the Gotto while reciting the Rosary.
  • 2 pm Prayers and Devotions at the Gotto, and blessing of pilgrims.

There will be Food Available for purchase.

Fatima Day – February 2024

Tomorrow, Saturday the 13th of Janurary, is our First Fatima of the Year in honour of Our Lady.

We will welcome Fr. Brian Harison to the Shrine as our main celebrant.

The program will be as follows:

  • 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
  • 10:30 am Rosary
  • 11 am Solemn Mass
  • 12 noon Lunch
  • 1:30 pm Eucharistic Procession to the Gotto while reciting the Rosary.
  • 2 pm Prayers and Devotions at the Gotto, and blessing of pilgrims.

There will be a food stall/BBQ available for food.

Fatima Day – 13th of December 2023

Fr Adam Carlow, newly ordained Priest for the Diocese of Parramatta will be the celebrant for December for our Fatima Day on the 13th. Fr Adam will be bestowing his first blessing upon the faithful in attendance and receiving the blessing from a newly ordained Priest, the faithful are eligible to receive a plenary indulgence. The conditions to receive a plenary indulgence are to go to Confession, Mass and receive Holy Communion, then to pray for the intentions of the Holy Father (Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory be).

The program will be as follows:

  • 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
  • 10:30 am Rosary
  • 11 am Solemn Mass
  • 12 noon Lunch
  • 1:30 pm Eucharistic Procession to the Gotto while reciting the Rosary.
  • 2 pm Prayers and Devotions at the Gotto, and blessing of pilgrims.
Fatima Day Rosary Procession

Fatima Day – November 13th

Fatima Day for November will be celebrated by Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, Assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands.

BBQ lunch will be available.

The program will be as follows:

  • 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
  • 10:30 am Rosary
  • 11 am Solemn Mass
  • 12 noon Lunch
  • 1:30 pm Eucharistic Procession to the Gotto while reciting the Rosary.
  • 2 pm Prayers and Devotions at the Gotto, and blessing of pilgrims.

Fatima Day, October 13th

The main celebrant will be the Most Reverend Columba MacBeth-Green OSPPE DD, Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes. Weather permitting Mass will be celebrated outside. Please bring along a chair as there is only a limited number provided by the Shrine as well as a hat to protect you from the sun and water to stay hydrated.

The program is as follows:

  • 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
  • 10:30 am Rosary
  • 11 am Solemn Mass
  • 12 noon Lunch
  • 1:30 pm Eucharistic Procession to the Gotto while reciting the Rosary.
  • 2 pm Prayers and Devotions at the Gotto, and blessing of pilgrims.

Attached a photos from Fatima Day September 2023

Fatima Day – 13th of September

This Wednesday, being the 13th, means it is our monthly Fatima Day in honour of Our Lady. The program for the day will be as usual.

  • 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
  • 10:30 am Rosary
  • 11 am Solemn Mass
  • 12 noon Lunch
  • 1:30 pm Eucharistic Procession to the Gotto while reciting the Rosary.
  • 2 pm Prayers and Devotions at the Gotto, and blessing of pilgrims.

We welcome to the Shrine Fr Dominic Popplewell, Parish Priest of Wentworth, NSW, Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes, who will be the main celebrant.

Attached are some photos from last month’s Fatima Day.

Announcements for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time & Fatima Day

Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for Fatima Day and the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

GOLF BUGGYS
Fr Richard has purchased two golf buggy’s for the benefit of pilgrims coming to the Shrine, especially for Fatima Day or any major solemnity. He is looking for people interested in driving them. For anyone interested please speak to Fr Richard or one of the community.

WEDNESDAY SHRINE MASS
Every Wednesday the Shrine Mass at 11am will be celebrated at the Old Monastery. The Shrine Church will be open for those wishing to visit.

CHURCH CLEANING
Next Church cleaning: Wednesday 6th September.

WORKING BEE
Next working bee: Saturday 19th August. For anyone seeking further information or would like to volunteer please speak to Fr Joseph Maria.

READERS AT MASS
We are looking for people interested in reading at the Sunday Masses. It is always good to have a few people and if this is achieved a roster can be created for each of the Masses. Please speak to one of the community or please email the office and specify which particular Sunday Mass you would like to read at and the regularity you can offer.

OLD MONASTERY
There are 4 rooms available for individuals or couples wishing to come and spend some time at Penrose Park ($30 without linen & $40 with linen). Please ring or go online to make a booking.

40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year , we officially celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. Calendar of events will be ready next month.

Fatima Day Rosary Procession

August Fatima Day

This coming Sunday is the 13th of the Month, so we will also be celebrating our Monthly Fatima Day in honour of Our Lady. The main celebrant will be Fr Jaroslaw Zan, the Provincial Superior of the Order of St Paul the First Hermit.

  • 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
  • 10:30 am Rosary
  • 11 am Solemn Mass
  • 12 noon Lunch
  • 1:30 pm Eucharistic Procession to the Gotto while reciting the Rosary.
  • 2 pm Prayers and Devotions at the Gotto, and blessing of pilgrims.

Here are some Photos from Last Month’s Fatima Day.