Fatima Day

Fatima Day – 13th of September

10 September 202314 September 2023Fr. Joseph MariaLeave a comment

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.

11 August 202311 August 2023Fr. Joseph MariaLeave a comment

We would like to advise people that we do not know of any busses that are organised to come to the Fatima Day celebration on Sunday, the 13th of August.

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

10 August 20232 September 2023Fr. Joseph MariaLeave a comment

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.

August Fatima Day

9 August 20239 August 2023Fr. Joseph MariaLeave a comment

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.

July Fatima Day Photos

25 July 202325 July 2023Fr. Joseph MariaLeave a comment

We once again thank Fr Getulio Goncalves-Neto for coming to celebrate our Fatima Day this month. Here are some of the photos from the occasion.

At the next Fatima Day, on SUNDAY, the 13th of August, the main celebrant will be Fr. Jaroslaw Zan, our Provincial Superior and the Superior of the Monastery in QLD, Marian Valley.

Fatima Day July

10 July 202310 July 2023Fr. Joseph MariaLeave a comment

Our monthly Marian devotions, Our Fatima Day, is this week on Thursday, the 13th of July.

The main celebrant for this month will be Fr Getulio Goncalves-Neto, Parish Priest of St Joseph’s Condobolin and Chancellor of the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes.

The program 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 are looking forward to seeing everyone once again at our Shrine as we honour the Blessed Virgin Mary. Let us know about your experience of Fatima Day or your prayer requests in the comments.

Photos of Fatima Day June 2023

25 June 202325 June 2023Fr. Joseph MariaLeave a comment

Here is a selection of photos from our Fatima Day this month. We thank Fr. Mark De Battista for coming to be the main celebrant for the day.

Since it was also the feast of St. Anthony, we had the blessing of bread that is traditional to his feast.

The next Fatima Day is July 13th, and we look forward to seeing you all again then to honour our Lady.

Fatima Day

11 June 202311 June 2023Fr. Joseph MariaLeave a comment

We would like to make some clarifications about the Fatima Day this Tuesday 13 of June. The day will follow our normal Fatima Day program. The preparations for Fr Gabriel’s funeral will not change that.

Also since the 13th of June is the feast of St Anthony the Mass will be that of his feast day and it will be the conclusion of our Novena to St Anthony and there will be the traditional blessing of bread associated with St Anthony’s Feast Day. Everything else will be according to the normal Fatima Day program.

Fatima Day – June 13th

7 June 20237 June 2023Fr. Joseph MariaLeave a comment

Our monthly Fatima Day, which we celebrate on the 13th of every month, is approaching. This month the main celebrant will be Fr. Mark De Battista.

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 are looking forward to seeing you all there. If you have not been before, have a look at the photos to see what happens. If you have, let us know about your experiences in the comments.

May Fatima Day Photos – Part 3 – Panoramic

29 May 202329 May 2023Fr. Joseph MariaLeave a comment

Here is a final selection of photos from our Fatima Day on May 13th.

The next Marian Celebration we will have at the Shrine will be this Saturday 3rd of June, which is the First Saturday of the Month. The program of the day will be as follows:

10 am Devotional Talk (On Our Lady Help of Christians – Partoness of Australia)
10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession
11 am Mass
12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the Church

We look forward to seeing everyone again at the Shrine soon.