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# Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park

Diocesan Shrine of Wollongong

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- [Shrine News](https://penrosepark.com.au/shrine-news/)
- [Funeral of Fr Gabriel Taylor](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/19/funeral-of-fr-gabriel-taylor-2/) - The Church at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy is now ready for the arrival of Fr Gabriel Taylor for his funeral tomorrow. We would like to advise that there will be no live streaming of the funeral because of technical difficulties due to the remoteness of the Shrine and the lack of a
- [June Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/18/june-working-bee-2/) - Thank you very much to the few volunteers who turned up to help. Despite limited numbers, a lot of work was completed in tidying up the front entrance of the property. It is planned to have a working Bee on the third Saturday of each month. Next working bee: Saturday 15th July.
- [REST IN PEACE FR GABRIEL TAYLOR OSPPE](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/19/rest-in-peace-fr-gabriel-taylor-osppe/) - Fr Gabriel passed away peacefully on Thursday 8th June at about 3:30pm at Holy Family Services nursing home in Marayong. Fr Gabriel recently celebrated his 32nd anniversary of Priestly Ordination. He is known for his gentle and approachable nature, a man both of God and of the people. He was always one for a smile
- [Announcements from the Bulletin for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/17/announcements-from-the-bulletin-for-the-11th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements from the Bulletin for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time: VIGIL & VIEWING OF FR GABRIELThe Solemn Reception of the Body of Fr Gabriel and Vigil Liturgy will be on Monday 19th June at the Old Monastery commencing at 3pm and concluding around 7pm.The Order of Service will be the following:3pm:
- [Fatima Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/11/fatima-day/) - 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
- [Announcements from the Bulletin for the Feast of Corpus Christi](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/10/announcements-from-the-bulletin-for-the-feast-of-corpus-christi/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the Feast of Corpus Christi: FATIMA DAY This Fatima Day is also the Feast of St Anthony. So Mass will also be the conclusion of the Novena to St Anthony with the blessing of Bread. Otherwise, everything will continue according to the regular Fatima Day Schedule. VIGIL
- [Funeral of Fr. Gabriel Taylor](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/09/funeral-of-fr-gabriel-taylor/) - The details for the Funeral of Fr. Gabriel Taylor are as follows. The Vigil will be on the 19th of June at 3 pm. The Funeral Mass will be on the 20th of June at 11 am. The full program for the vigil and funeral are as follows: VIGIL & VIEWING OF FR GABRIEL The
- [5th Anniversary of Ordination of Fr Joseph Maria Buckley](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/09/5th-anniversary-of-ordination-of-fr-joseph-maria-buckley/) - Today we celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood of Fr Joseph Maria Buckley the Subprior and Vice-rector of the Shrine. We pray that God grant him every blessing in his ministry of serving God and his people.
- [The solemnity of the Assumption - 15th August](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/08/10/the-solemnity-of-the-assumption-15th-august/) - The solemnity of the Assumption, 15th August, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times at the Shrine will be as follows: Vigil Mass (14th August): 5 pm Mass of the day (15th August): 8:30 am & 11 am
- [Announcements for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/08/09/announcements-for-the-19th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 9nd of August: FATIMA DAYThe Main Celebrant for Fatima Day in August will be Fr Isidore Chidi Enyinnaya OSPPE. Newly professed members of the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit. PHOTO ALBUM OF THE CORONATION 2001To mark the occassion of the 25th
- [Announcements for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/08/02/announcements-for-the-18th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-4/) - Here are the announcements for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 2nd of August: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATIONOF 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 Church9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
- [Fatima Day - August 2026](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/08/06/fatima-day-june-2026-3/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, (which falls on a Thursday this August), we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The Main Celebrant for Fatima Day in August will be Fr Isidore Chidi Enyinnaya OSPPE. Newly professed members of the Order of Saint Paul the First
- [First Saturday August 2026](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/07/27/first-saturday-august-2026/) - Saturday, the 1st of August, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the
- [Coronation of Icon at Monastery](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/07/29/coronation-of-icon-at-monastery/) - This year we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Mercy at the Shrine, details of the anniversary celebrations at the end of the post. Here is a short article, as it appeared in The Catholic Weekly announcing the Coronation. Coronation of icon at monastery - The Catholic
- [25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/08/05/25th-anniversary-of-the-coronation-of-the-icon-of-our-lady-of-mercy-2/) - This year we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Mercy at the Shrine, details of the anniversary celebrations at the end of the post. Here are some extracts from the Rite or Coronation used on the day. Introduction We are here today to crown this picture of
- [25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/07/23/25th-anniversary-of-the-coronation-of-the-icon-of-our-lady-of-mercy/) - This year on the 26th of August we will celebrate the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Mercy that hangs in the Shrine Church. To understand the significance of this a little history is needed. The Icon in the Church is a True Replica of the Black Madonna Icon that is in the
- [Announcements for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/07/25/announcements-for-the-17th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-4/) - Here are the announcements for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 26th of July: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATIONOF 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 Church9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
- [Announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/07/18/announcements-for-the-16th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-4/) - Here are the announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 19th of July: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATIONOF 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 Church9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
- [Fatima Day - June 2026](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/07/09/fatima-day-june-2026-2/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our 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. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed
- [Announcements for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/07/11/announcements-for-the-15th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 12th of July: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATIONOF 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 Church9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
- [Announcements for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/07/04/announcements-for-the-14th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-5/) - Here are the announcements for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 4th of July: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATIONOF 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 Church9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
- [Announcements for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/06/27/announcements-for-the-13th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 28th of June: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATIONOF 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 Church9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
- [Announcements for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/06/20/announcements-for-the-12th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 21st of June: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATIONOF THE ICON OF THE BLACK MADONNA CELEBRATIONS The Solemnity will be celebrated on Sunday 23rd August 2026 for the good of the Pilgrims8am: Mass in the Shrine Church9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/06/13/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the 14th of June: This weekend we celebrate the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Patroness of the Diocese of Wollongong. FATIMA DAYA huge THANK YOU to Bishop Michael Kennedy, Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle for accepting the invitation to be the main Celebrant for June.
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/06/06/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-the-body-blood-of-christ/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ, the 7th of June: SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is celebrated today, Sunday, 7th June 2026. Following the 8am and 9:30am Masses, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and silent
- [Fatima Day - June 2026](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/06/04/fatima-day-june-2026/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day, which this month falls on Saturday, the 13th of June, which is also the Solemnity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Celebrant for the 13th June will be the Most Reverend Michael
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/05/30/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-the-most-holy-trinity-3/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the 31st of May: WORKING BEETHANK YOU to everyone who came along and helped with this month’s working bee. As always, a lot was achieved, and the shrine continues to look maintained and loved. The next working bee will be Saturday, 18th July
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of Pentecost](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/05/24/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-pentecost/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of Pentecost, the 24th of May: WORKING BEETHANK YOU to everyone who came along and helped with this month’s working bee. As always, a lot was achieved, and the shrine continues to look maintained and loved. The next working bee will be Saturday, 18th July 2026. Mass will
- [Firewood for Sale](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/05/17/firewood-for-sale/) - For our Winter Fundraiser, the monastery is selling Firewood for $200 per trailer (roughly a cubic meter) or for $10 a bag. All wood comes from dead or fallen gum trees on our property. It has been drying for at least a year since being cut. No delivery available. For payment, please see one of
- [Announcements for Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/05/16/announcements-for-solemnity-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, the 17th of May: FATIMA DAYA big THANK YOU to the Very Reverend Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE, Provincial Superior of the Australian Pauline Province, as well as Prior & Rector of the Shrine of Marian Valley, Canungra, for accepting the invitation to be
- [May Working Bee - Saturday 16th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/05/13/may-working-bee-saturday-16th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday, the 20th of December, and helping keep the Shrine beautiful and spiritually uplifting for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help and any form of talent are always most
- [Announcements for Sixth Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/05/09/announcements-for-sixth-sunday-of-easter/) - Here are the announcements for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, the 10th of May: FATIMA DAYThe Celebrant for the 13th May will be the Very Reverend Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE, Provincial Superior of the Australian Pauline Province as well as Prior & Rector of the Shrine of Marian Valley, Canungra. WORKING BEEThe next working bee will
- [Fatima Day - May 2026](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/05/06/fatima-day-may-2026/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day, which this month falls on Wednesday, the 13th of May. The Celebrant for the 13th May will be the Very Reverend Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE, Provincial Superior of the Australian Pauline Province, as well
- [Announcements for Fourth Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/04/25/announcements-for-fourth-sunday-of-easter/) - Here are the announcements for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, the 26th of April: PASSION PLAYA very heartfelt THANK YOU to all cast and crew who participated in the annual Passion play. Good Friday was a great success drawing over 5000 pilgrims to the Shrine. This will only get bigger and better in the years
- [Announcements for Third Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/04/18/announcements-for-third-sunday-of-easter/) - Here are the announcements for the Third Sunday of Easter, the 19th of April: NOVENA TO THE DIVINE MERCY Thank you to all Pilgrims who sent in their intentions for the Novena to Divine Mercy and all those who participated in the celebration of Divine Mercy at Penrose Park PASSION PLAYA very heartfelt THANK YOU to
- [Announcements for Divine Mercy Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/04/11/announcements-for-divine-mercy-sunday-3/) - Here are the announcements for Divine Mercy Sunday, the 12th of April: FR RICHARD AND THE COMMUNITY OF PENROSE PARK WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR PILGRIMS, VOLUNTEERS AND BENEFACTORSA VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER!!!MAY THE RISEN LORD SHOWER YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF BLESSINGS! NOVENA TO THE DIVINE MERCY Thank you
- [Divine Mercy Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/04/11/divine-mercy-sunday/) - Sunday Mass schedule as per normal, Solemn Mass at 11am. There will be a Holy Hour from 2pm-3pm in the Shrine Church, Schedule is: 2pm - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Spiritual talk 2:20pm - Silent Adoration 2:40pm - Chaplet, Litany and Prayer of Divine Mercy 3pm - Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament &
- [Announcements for Easter Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/04/05/announcements-for-easter-sunday-2/) - Here are the announcements for Easter Sunday, the 5th of April: FR RICHARD AND THE COMMUNITY OF PENROSE PARK WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR PILGRIMS, VOLUNTEERS AND BENEFACTORSA VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER!!!MAY THE RISEN LORD SHOWER YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF BLESSINGS! NOVENA TO THE DIVINE MERCY The novena to
- [Fatima Day with Cardinal Mykola Bychok](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/20/fatima-day-with-cardinal-mykola-bychok/) - A Big THANK YOU to His Eminence Mykola Cardinal Bychok for accepting our invitation to be the Celebrant for Fatima day this March. It was a wonderful day and his words were most inspiring. Attached are a selection of photos from the occasion. The Celebrant for April will be the Very Rev Richard Green OSPPE,
- [Announcements for Palm Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/28/announcements-for-palm-sunday/) - Here are the announcements for Palm Sunday, the 29th of March: PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Holy Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (31st May). PASSION PLAYThe annual reenactment of the Lord’s Passion (Passion Play) will take place in the Shrine,
- [Announcements for the 5th Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/21/announcements-for-the-4th-sunday-of-lent-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 5th Sunday of Lent, the 22nd of March: STATIONS OF THE CROSS During the season of Lent, on Friday and Saturday, the usual devotions after Mass will be replaced with the praying of the Stations of the Cross. Confessions will be available during the Stations. PASCHAL PRECEPT A reminder
- [Holy Week Mass Times 2026](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/22/holy-week-mass-times-2026/) - PALM SUNDAY (29th March)8am - Mass commencing from the front door of the Monastery9:30am - CANCELLED11am - Solemn Mass with Procession commencing from the Statue of St John Paulplease bring along palm fronds or olive branches. 11am - Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday & Holy Wednesday (30th, 31st March & 1st April) HOLY THURSDAY (2nd April)No
- [Working Bee - March - Cancelled](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/18/working-bee-march-cancelled/) - The working bee this month was supposed to focus on preparing for the Passion Play and cleaning around the chapels. However, due to the expected wet weather, the working bee scheduled for Saturday, the 21st of March, is cancelled. This does not mean the work does not need to be done! It just means the
- [Announcements for the 4th Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/14/announcements-for-the-4th-sunday-of-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the 4th Sunday of Lent, the 15th of March: STATION OF THE CROSSDuring the season of Lent, on Friday and Saturday, the usual devotions after Mass will be replaced with the praying of the Stations of the Cross. Confessions will be available during the Stations. PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all
- [Divine Mercy Novena](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/27/divine-mercy-novena-3/) - The novena to Divine Mercy, will be celebrated from Good Friday 3rd – Divine Mercy Sunday 12th April 2025. If you would like your intentions to be included in our prayers during the novena, forms can be found at the side table in the Shrine Church or you can use one of the options on
- [Fatima Day - March 2026](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/09/fatima-day-march-2026/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day, which this month falls on Friday, the 13th of March. The celebrant for March will be His Eminence Cardinal Mykola Bychok. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- [Passion Play - The Annual Reenactment of the Lord’s Passion](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/11/passion-play-the-annual-reenactment-of-the-lords-passion-2/) - The annual reenactment of the Lord’s Passion (Passion Play) will take place in the Shrine, commencing at 11am on Good Friday 3rd April 2026. Please note, this is free and open to all, no bookings need to be made. Food & drink will also be available for purchase. Good Friday is also a day of
- [Novena to St Joseph](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/09/novena-to-st-joseph-2/) - From 10th to the 18th of March the Pauline Fathers offer a Novena to St. Joseph remembering the requested intentions at Mass. For those wishing to include intentions for the novena (these will be place upon the High Altar), slips can be found at the side table of the Church. Intentions can be left in
- [Announcements for the 3rd Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/07/announcements-for-the-3rd-sunday-of-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, the 8th of March: STATION OF THE CROSSDuring the season of Lent, on Friday and Saturday, the usual devotions after Mass will be replaced with the praying of the Stations of the Cross. Confessions will be available during the Stations. PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all
- [First Saturday & Lenten Retreat - Saturday 7th of March](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/03/01/first-saturday-lenten-retreat-saturday-7th-of-march-2/) - Saturday, the 7th of March, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. In addition for the Lenten Season, we will have an extended program to turn the day into a full-day Lenten retreat. The program will be as follows: 10 am Lenten
- [Announcements for the 2nd Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/02/28/announcements-for-the-2nd-sunday-of-lent-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, the 1st of March: STATION OF THE CROSSDuring the season of Lent, on Friday and Saturday, the usual devotions after Mass will be replaced with the praying of the Stations of the Cross. Confessions will be available during the Stations. PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all
- [Announcements for the 1st Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/02/21/announcements-for-the-1st-sunday-of-lent-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 1st Sunday of Lent, the 22nd of February: STATION OF THE CROSSDuring the season of Lent, on Friday and Saturday, the usual devotions after Mass will be replaced with the praying of the Stations of the Cross. Confessions will be available during the Stations. PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all
- [Announcements for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/02/14/announcements-for-the-6th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 15th of February: ASH WEDNESDAY – 18th FEBRUARYThis day commences the Lenten season. Please remember this is a day of Fasting/Abstinence and prayer. Mass with the distribution of Ashes will be celebrated at 11 am (followed by the Stations of the Cross) and
- [First Saturday & Lenten Retreat - Saturday 7th of March](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/02/15/first-saturday-lenten-retreat-saturday-7th-of-march/) - Saturday, the 7th of March, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. In addition for the Lenten Season, we will have an extended program to turn the day into a full-day Lenten retreat. The program will be as follows: 10 am Lenten
- [Ash Wednesday – 18th February](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/02/13/ash-wednesday-18th-february/) - ASH WEDNESDAY – 18th FEBRUARYThis day commences the Lenten season. Please remember this is a day of Fasting/Abstinence and prayer. Mass with the distribution of Ashes will be celebrated at 11 am (followed by the Stations of the Cross) and 6 pm. Confession will be available before and after both Masses. PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that
- [Announcements for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/02/08/announcements-for-the-5th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 7th of February: OUR LADY OF LOURDES (Wednesday 11th February 2026)In honour of our Lady of Lourdes, Patroness of all those with illness seeking healing, the Rite of Anointing of the Sick will be offered during the 11am Mass. The anointing is for
- [Announcements for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/01/31/announcements-for-the-4th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 1st of February: FATIMA DAY - 13th February 2026The celebrant for February will be Fr Joseph Maria Buckley, Subprior & Vice Rector of Penrose Park. OUR LADY OF LOURDES (Wednesday 11th February 2026)In honour of our Lady of Lourdes, Patroness of all those
- [Announcements for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/01/25/announcements-for-the-3rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 25th of January: FATIMA DAY - 13th February 2026The celebrant for February will be Fr Joseph Maria Buckley, Subprior & Vice Rector of Penrose Park. WORKING BEE Thank you to everyone who came and participated in the December working bee and those who helped
- [Announcements for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/01/18/announcements-for-the-2nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 18th of January: WORKING BEE Thank you to everyone who came and participated in the December working bee and those who helped throughout the year of 2025. There will be a break in January. The next working bee will be on Saturday, 21st
- [Announcements for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/01/10/announcements-for-the-feast-of-the-baptism-of-the-lord/) - Here are the announcements for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the 11th of January: CHRISTMAS CARDS, GIFTS AND WISHESFr Richard and the Community of Penrose Park would like to express their sincere gratitude to all pilgrims who sent in cards, gifts and good wishes for Christmas. It was all truly appreciated and
- [Announcements for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/01/04/announcements-for-the-feast-of-the-epiphany-of-the-lord/) - Here are the announcements for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, the 4th of January: CHRISTMAS CARDS, GIFTS AND WISHESFr Richard and the Community of Penrose Park would like to express their sincere gratitude to all pilgrims who sent in cards, gifts and good wishes for Christmas. It was all truly appreciated and
- [Blessing of Epiphany Chalk and Water](https://penrosepark.com.au/2026/01/01/blessing-of-epiphany-chalk-and-water/) - The tradition of blessing the chalk and Holy water to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is a beautiful tradition of the Catholic Church. The blessing will take place 6pm on Saturday 3rd January 2026.
- [First Saturday January 2026](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/12/31/first-saturday-january-2026/) - Saturday, the 3rd of January, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the
- [Announcements for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/12/27/announcements-for-the-feast-of-the-holy-family-of-jesus-mary-joseph/) - Here are the announcements for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph, the 28th of December: CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR MASS SCHEDULE for 2025/26 Octave of Christmas: (Fri 26th, Sat 27th, Mon 29th, Tues 30th, Wed 31st):11am Mass in the Shrine Church Octave of Christmas (Sunday 28th):8am, 9:30am & 11am English
- [Announcements for the 4th Sunday in Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/12/20/announcements-for-the-4th-sunday-in-advent/) - Here are the announcements for the 4th Sunday in Advent, the 21st of December: WORKING BEE Thank you to everyone who came and participated in the December working bee and those who helped throughout the year of 2025. There will be a break in January. The next working bee will be on Saturday, 21st February 2026.
- [December Working Bee - Saturday 20th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/12/16/december-working-bee-saturday-20th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday, the 20th of December, and helping keep the Shrine beautiful and spiritually uplifting for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help and any form of talent are always most
- [Announcements for the 3rd Sunday in Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/12/13/announcements-for-the-3rd-sunday-in-advent/) - Here are the announcements for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, the 14th of December: DECEMBER FIRST SATURDAY RETREAT DAYThank you to everyone who came along and participated in the First Saturday Retreat day. It was well attended, and we look forward to inviting and welcoming you for the Lenten First Saturday Retreat day on Saturday,
- [Christmas & New Year Mass Times](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/12/14/christmas-new-year-mass-times/) - Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve)No Vigil Mass11:15pm - Christmas Carol service in the Shrine Church Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day)12am - Midnight Mass11am - Mass of Christmas Day Octave of Christmas(Fri 26th, Sat 27th, Mon 29th, Tues 30th, Wed 31st):11am Mass in the Shrine Church Octave of Christmas (Sunday 28th):8am, 9:30am & 11am English Masses
- [Fatima Day - December](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/12/09/fatima-day-december/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day on Saturday, the 13th of December. Fr. Jeremy Santoso, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands, will be the main celebrant for December. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the
- [Announcements for the 2nd Sunday in Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/12/07/announcements-for-the-2nd-sunday-in-advent/) - Here are the announcements for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, the 7th of December: DECEMBER FIRST SATURDAY RETREAT DAYThank you to everyone who came along and participated in the First Saturday Retreat day. It was well attended, and we look forward to inviting and welcoming you for the Lenten First Saturday on Saturday, 7th March
- [Advent Retreat & First Saturday, 6th of December](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/12/03/advent-retreat-first-saturday-6th-of-december/) - Saturday, the 6th of December, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. In addition for the Advent Season, we will have an extended program to turn the day into a full-day Advent retreat. The program will be as follows: 10 am Advent
- [Announcements for the 1st Sunday in Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/11/29/announcements-for-the-1st-sunday-in-advent/) - Here are the announcements for the 1st Sunday in Advent, the 30th of November: DECEMBER FIRST SATURDAY RETREAT DAYSaturday, the 6th of December, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. In addition for the Advent Season, we will have an extended program
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/11/22/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-christ-king-of-the-universe/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe, the 23rd of November: FATIMA DAYFr. Jeremy Santoso, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands, will be the main celebrant for December. THE PROMISE - DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG ADVENT & CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONSEach Advent, the Diocese of Wollongong produce a lovely booklet to
- [First Saturday & Advent Retreat Saturday, 6th of December](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/11/17/first-saturday-advent-retreat-saturday-6th-of-december/) - Saturday, the 6th of December, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. In addition for the Advent Season, we will have an extended program to turn the day into a full-day Advent retreat. The program will be as follows: 10 am Advent
- [Vocations Week](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/11/16/vocations-week/) - From the 29th of November till the 6th of December, Penrose Park will be hosting a vocations discernment week for men who are discerning a call to religious life. We would like to ask for your prayers for them while they are discerning what God is calling them to do in their life.
- [Announcements for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/11/15/announcements-for-the-33rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 16th of November: FATIMA DAYA Huge THANK YOU to Fr Anthony Robbie, Parish Priest of Bondi, for accepting to be the main celebrant and homilist for Fatima day, 13th November. For December 13th, Fr. Jeremy Santoso, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands,
- [November Working Bee - Saturday 15th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/11/09/november-working-bee-saturday-15th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday, the 15th of November, and helping keep the Shrine beautiful and spiritually uplifting for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help and any form of talent are always most
- [Fatima Day - November 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/11/07/fatima-day-november-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day on Thursday, the 13th of November. The Celebrant for Fatima day in November will be Fr Anthony Robbie, Parish Priest of Bondi. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed
- [Announcements for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/11/08/announcements-for-the-feast-of-the-dedication-of-the-lateran-basilica/) - Here are the announcements for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the 9th of November: CATHOLIC MISSIONS ANNUAL APPEALThank you to everyone who donated and assisted in some way for this year's annual appeal for Catholic Mission. THE PROMISE - DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG ADVENT & CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONSEach Advent the Diocese of Wollongong
- [Announcements for the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls)](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/11/01/announcements-for-the-commemoration-of-all-the-faithful-departed-all-souls/) - Here are the announcements for the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls), the 2nd of November: CATHOLIC MISSIONS ANNUAL APPEALCatholic Mission works on behalf of Pope Leo and supports the work of the Church throughout the world The theme for 2025 is “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples”. Catholic Mission in Australia will
- [November - Month of the Holy Souls](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/10/29/november-month-of-the-holy-souls-2/) - It's traditional in the Church to pray for the faithful departed during the month of November. From the 1st-30th November, the 11 am Mass will be offered to pray for all those who have died. For those wishing to add the names of loved ones, forms are available on the side table in the Church.
- [Announcements for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/10/25/announcements-for-the-30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 26th of October: CATHOLIC MISSIONS ANNUAL APPEALCatholic Mission works on behalf of Pope Leo and supports the work of the Church throughout the world The theme for 2025 is “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples”. Catholic Mission in Australia will be directing this
- [Announcements for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/10/18/announcements-for-the-29th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 19th of October: WORKING BEE Thank you to everyone who came along and participated in the working bee yesterday. A good amount of work was achieved. All efforts are truly appreciated. The next working bee will be on Saturday 15th November 2025. Please consider
- [Announcements for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/10/11/announcements-for-the-28th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 12th of October: INVESTITURE WITH THE RELIGIOUS HABITLast Tuesday, 7th October, Fr Isidore was formally invested in the Religious Habit of the Pauline Order. A heart felt Congratulations to Fr Isidore. Please continue to pray for the Pauline Fathers and Brothers, that they
- [October Working Bee - Saturday 18th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/10/15/october-working-bee-saturday-18th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday the 18th of October and helping in keeping the Shrine beautiful and spiritually uplifting 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. During
- [Announcements for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/10/04/announcements-for-the-27th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 5th of October: ANNUAL RETREATThis past week 29th September to 3rd October 2025, the Fathers and Brothers of the Province gathered at our sister Shrine of Marian Valley (Canungra, Qld) for the Provincial annual retreat. Please continue to keep all the Fathers and
- [Fatima Day - October 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/10/07/fatima-day-october-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. October 13th will be one of the largest celebrations at the Shrine this year, as it was in October that the Children of Fatima received their last apparition in 1917. The Main Celebrant
- [First Saturday October 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/10/03/first-saturday-october-2025/) - Tomorrow, Saturday, the 4th of October, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the Church 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11
- [Reception of the Religious Habit by Fr Isidore](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/10/03/reception-of-the-religious-habit-by-fr-isidore/) - On October 7th, the Feast of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Isidore Enyinnaya will take the next major step in the process of becoming a full member of the Pauline Fathers and receive the Religious Habit of the Order of St. Paul the First Hermit.
- [Announcements for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/09/27/announcements-for-the-26th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 28th of September: ANNUAL RETREATThis week 29th September to 3rd October 2025, the Fathers and Brothers of the Province will be gathering at our sister Shrine of Marian Valley (Canungra, Qld) for the Provincial annual retreat. Please keep all the Fathers and Brothers
- [Announcements for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/09/20/announcements-for-the-25th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 21st of September: WORKING BEE Thank you to everyone who came along and participated in the working bee yesterday. A good amount of work was achieved in cleaning up and preparing the “Bethlehem Shrine” for Christmas. All efforts are truly appreciated. The next working
- [September Working Bee - Saturday 20th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/09/17/september-working-bee-saturday-20th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday, the 20th of September, and helping in keeping the Shrine beautiful and spiritually uplifting 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. During
- [Announcements for the Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/09/13/announcements-for-the-feast-of-the-exultation-of-the-holy-cross/) - Here are the announcements for the Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross, the 14th of September: FATIMA DAYTHANK YOU to Fr Richard for being the main celebrant today. Please keep praying for vocations to the Order of St Paul the First Hermit. The Main Celebrant for October will be the Most Reverend Columba
- [Fatima Day - 13th September](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/09/08/fatima-day-13th-september/) - The next Fatima Day in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be Saturday, 13th September. During the Mass, there will be a Baptism and First Holy Communion. There will also be special blessings at the end of the Mass for those celebrating significant birthdays. The main celebrant for Fatima Day in September is Fr
- [Announcements for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/09/06/announcements-for-the-23rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 7th of September: FATIMA DAYThe next Fatima day will be Saturday 13th September. During the Mass there will be a Baptism and First Holy Communion. There will also be at the end of the Mass, special blessings for those celebrating significant birthdays. The
- [First Saturday - September](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/09/02/first-saturday-september/) - Saturday, the 6th of September, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the
- [Announcements for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/08/30/announcements-for-the-22nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 31st of August: NOVENA & SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY / CZSTOCHOWA (26th August)The novena to our Lady of Mercy took place from Sunday 17th August - Monday 25th August 2025. THANK YOU to everyone for sending in your intentions and donations,
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy / Częstochowa](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/08/23/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-our-lady-of-mercy-czestochowa/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy / Częstochowa, the 24th of August: SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY / CZSTOCHOWA (26th August)The Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy will be celebrated for the wider Pilgrim community today, Sunday 24th August 2025, Solemn Mass at 11am. The Solemnity proper is,
- [Announcements for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/08/16/announcements-for-the-20th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 17th of August: FATIMA DAYA Huge THANK YOU to Fr Wojciech Sliwa OSPPE, Parish Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands for accepting the invitation to be the main celebrant. It was a lovely day and always a big THANK YOU to all who
- [August Working Bee - Saturday 16th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/08/13/august-working-bee-saturday-16th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday the 16th of August and helping in keeping the Shrine beautiful and spiritually uplifting 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. During
- [Fatima Day - August 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/08/08/fatima-day-august-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The main celebrant for Fatima Day in August is Fr Wojciech Sliwa OSPPE. Parish Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament &
- [Announcements for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/08/09/announcements-for-the-19th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 10th of August: JUBILEE VISIT BY BISHOP BRIAN MASCORD & PAPAL BLESSINGA Huge Thank You to Bishop Brian Mascord and to all who came out (2nd August) for the Diocesan gathering to celebrate the Jubilee Year at Penrose Park. It was a lovely
- [Announcements for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/08/02/announcements-for-the-18th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 3rd of August: JUBILEE VISIT BY BISHOP BRIAN MASCORD & PAPAL BLESSINGA Huge Thank You to Bishop Brian Mascord and to all who came out yesterday (2nd August) for the Diocesan gathering to celebrate the Jubilee Year at Penrose Park. It was a
- [Jubilee Visit by Bishop Brian Mascord and Papal Blessing](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/07/27/jubilee-visit-by-bishop-brian-mascord-and-papal-blessing/) - Bishop Brian will be coming to the Shrine on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, for a visit to the Shrine as well as to impart the Papal blessing upon all the faithful as part of the Jubilee year celebrations. As this is also the First Saturday, the usual First Saturday schedule will be followed. 10 am
- [Announcements for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/07/26/announcements-for-the-17th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 27th of July: JUBILEE VISIT BY BISHOP BRIAN MASCORD & PAPAL BLESSINGBishop Brian will be coming to the Shrine on Saturday 2nd August 2025, for a visit to the Shrine as well as to impart the Papal blessing upon all the faithful as
- [Announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/07/19/announcements-for-the-16th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 20th of July: FATIMA DAY - SUNDAY 13TH JULYA very big THANK YOU to Bishop Michael Kennedy, Bishop of Newcastle-Maitland, for accepting our invitation to be the Celebrant for Fatima Day. It was a wonderful day, and He truly gave us an awe-inspiring
- [Announcements for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/07/13/announcements-for-the-14th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-4/) - Here are the announcements for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 13th of July: FATIMA DAY A very big THANK YOU to Bishop Michael Kennedy for accepting the invitation to be today's main celebrant and homilist. His inspiring words are greatly appreciated. Please keep praying for him as he continues to minister to the
- [Announcements for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/07/06/announcements-for-the-14th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-3/) - Here are the announcements for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 6th of July: FATIMA DAY - SUNDAY 13TH JULYThe main celebrant for the day will be the Most Reverend Michael Kennedy DD, Bishop of the Diocese of Newcastle-Maitland. We look forward to welcoming him along with pilgrims to the Shrine for the monthly
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/06/28/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-sts-peter-and-paul/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, the 29th of June: WELCOMEA very warm welcome to Fr Isidore Enyinnaya, who has entered the Pauline Fathers and Brothers. Fr Isidore is a Priest of some 27 years serving in various positions in Nigeria and working as Parish Priest of Nerang (Queensland).
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/06/21/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-the-body-and-blood-of-christ-2/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, the 22nd of June: SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)The Solemnity of Corpus Christi will be celebrated on Sunday 22nd June 2025. Following the 8am and 9:30am Masses there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/06/15/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-the-most-holy-trinity-2/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the 15th of June: NOVENA TO SAINT ANTHONYThank you to everyone who submitted their intentions and donations for this Novena. St Anthony, Pray for us! FATIMA DAY - 13th June 2025A Big THANK YOU to Reverend Doctor Casimir Zielinski OSPPE, Assistant Priest of
- [Fatima Day - June  2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/06/10/fatima-day-june-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The main celebrant for Fatima Day on the 13th of June 2025 will be Fr Casimir Zielinski. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions 10:30 am
- [Announcements for Pentecost Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/06/07/announcements-for-pentecost-sunday-2/) - Here are the announcements for Pentecost Sunday, the 8th of June: 2ND ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF FR GABRIEL TAYLOR OSPPEToday 8th June, We commemorate the second anniversary of death of our beloved Fr Gabriel. For this wishing to pay their respects, he is buried at St Patrick’s cemetery (Illawarra Highway, Sutton Forest). May He Rest
- [Announcements for Ascension Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/05/31/announcements-for-ascension-sunday/) - Here are the announcements for Ascension Sunday, the 31st of May: WINTER SEASON - WEEKDAY MASSES (COMMENCING 2nd JUNE 2025)Weekday Masses (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) during the winter season will be celebrated at the Old Monastery. Friday (with devotions afterwards), Saturday (with devotions afterwards) and Sunday Masses will be celebrated in the Shrine Church
- [Announcements for the 6th Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/05/24/announcements-for-the-6th-sunday-of-easter-2/) - Here are the announcements for 6th Sunday of Easter, the 25th of May: BISHOP BRIAN’S EASTER MESSAGE Due to all the attention taken to the death of Pope Francis, the mourning period and of course the Conclave and the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, there wasn’t space to include the Bishop’s Easter message
- [Announcements for the 5th Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/05/17/announcements-for-the-5th-sunday-of-easter-2/) - Here are the announcements for 5th Sunday of Easter, the 18th of May: WORKING BEE Thank you to everyone who came along and participated in the monthly working bee. A lot was achieved and the Shrine continues to look beautiful and cared for. All efforts are truly appreciated. The next working bee will be on
- [First Saturday - June](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/06/02/first-saturday-june/) - Saturday, the 7th of June, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the
- [Announcements for the 4th Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/05/10/announcements-for-the-4th-sunday-of-easter-2/) - Here are the announcements for 4th Sunday of Easter, the 11th of May: WORKING BEE Thank you to everyone who came along and participated in the monthly working bee. A lot was achieved and the Shrine continues to look beautiful and cared for. All efforts are truly appreciated. The next working bee will be on Saturday
- [Fatima Day - May 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/05/08/fatima-day-may-2025/) - As always, on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The main celebrant will be the Most Reverend Columba MacBeth-Green OSPPE DD, Bishop of the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes. Being one of the main Fatima days, weather permitting Mass is planned to be celebrated
- [May Working Bee - Saturday 10th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/05/07/may-working-bee-saturday-10th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday the 10th of May 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. During the working bee
- [Announcements for the 3rd Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/05/03/announcements-for-the-3rd-sunday-of-easter/) - Here are the announcements for 3rd Sunday of Easter, the 4th of May: NOVENA TO DIVINE MERCY Thank you to everyone for sending in their intentions that have been included in the novena. WORKING BEEThe next working bee will be on Saturday 10th May 2025. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful
- [First Saturday - May](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/05/01/first-saturday-may/) - Saturday, the 3rd of May, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the
- [First Saturday - February](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/28/first-saturday-february-2/) - Saturday, the 1st of February, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the
- [Announcements for the Divine Mercy Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/26/announcements-for-the-divinne-mercy-sunday/) - Here are the announcements for Divine Mercy Sunday, the 27th of April: FR RICHARD AND THE COMMUNITY OF PENROSE PARK WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR PILGRIMS, VOLUNTEERS AND BENEFACTORS A VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER!!!MAY THE RISEN LORD SHOWER YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF BLESSINGS! MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
- [Aerial Photos of the Shrine](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/04/aerial-photos-of-the-shrine/) - A kind pilgrim by the name of Arnel sent us some beautiful aerial photos of the Shrine which are attached to this post.
- [Video Message From Fr. Richard Green](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/02/11/video-message-from-fr-richard-green/) - In the following video Fr. Richard Green the newly arrived Prior of the Monastery and Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park welcomes all pilgrims.
- [Photos of the Vigil for Fr. Gabriel](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/28/photos-of-the-vigil-for-fr-gabriel/) - Here are a few Photos from the Vigil that was held the night before the Funeral of Fr. Gabriel Taylor in the Old Monastery at the Shrine. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
- [Photos of the Funeral of Fr Gabriel](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/29/photos-of-the-funeral-of-fr-gabriel/) - Yesterday we shared some photos from the Vigil. Today, we have some photos to share from the Funeral of Fr Gabriel Taylor, which was on the 20th of June. O Lord, God of mercy, we pray that you may welcome your deceased Servant and our Brother Gabriel Taylor, that he may share in the glory
- [Fatima Day Photos - February and March 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/19/fatima-day-photos-february-and-march-2024/) - Photos from our recent Fatima Days in honour of Mary at the Shrine! Next Fatima Day is Saturday 13th of April, and we will be welcoming Fr Jacek Cichy as our main celebrant.
- [Christmas Novena](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/12/13/christmas-novena/) - From 16 Dec to 24 Dec the Pauline Fathers offer a Novena to the Infant Jesus remembering the requested intentions in their prayers. If you would like your intentions included, please see our Christmas Novena page.
- [Blessing of Candles on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/31/blessing-of-candles-on-the-feast-of-the-presentation-of-the-lord/) - On the feast of the Presentation of the Lord there is an ancient tradition of blessing of candles that will be used during liturgies during the year. On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Sunday 2nd of February 2025, there will be the traditional blessing of candles at all Masses. People are welcome
- [Video of talks from First Saturday & Lenten Retreat](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/09/video-of-talks-from-first-saturday-lenten-retreat/) - Last Saturday we had a First Saturday & Lentern Retreat, below are the videos of the two talks given. First the talk given by Fr Richard on Lent as part of last Saturday's retreat day for Lent and the First Saturday of the Month. Conference on the Sacrifice of Abraham as a prophecy of the
- [Fatima Day - March 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/07/fatima-day-march-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The main celebrant for Fatima Day on the 13th of March 2025 will be Fr Casimir Zielinski. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions 10:30 am
- [Divine Mercy Sunday - April 27th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/23/divine-mercy-sunday-april-27th/) - On Divine Mercy Sunday, the Mass schedule is as per usual, Solemn Mass at 11 am. There will be a Holy Hour in the Shrine Church from 2 pm to 3 pm. The Schedule is: 2 pm - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Spiritual talk 2:20 pm - Silent Adoration 2:40 pm - Chaplet,
- [Passion Play Photos](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/20/passion-play-photos/) - A selection of photos from the Re-enactment of the Lord's Passion (Passion Play) that was held at the Shrine on Good Friday, with over 8000 people in attendance.
- [Announcements for the Easter Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/19/announcements-for-the-easter-sunday/) - Here are the announcements for Easter Sunday, the 20th of April: FR RICHARD AND THE COMMUNITY OF PENROSE PARK WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR PILGRIMS, VOLUNTEERS AND BENEFACTORS A VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER!!!MAY THE RISEN LORD SHOWER YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF BLESSINGS! DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY (27th April)Sunday Mass
- [Holy Saturday (19th April) Schedule](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/18/holy-saturday-19th-april-schedule/) - Here is the schedule for what will be happening at the Shrine on Holy Saturday (19th of April): Adoration at the Altar of Repose - 8am to Midday 8:30am - Lauds (Prayer of the Church) 11:30am - Novena to the Divine Mercy 6pm - Solemn Mass of the Easter Vigil
- [The Annual Reenactment of the Lord’s Passion - Passion Play](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/27/the-annual-reenactment-of-the-lords-passion-passion-play/) - An early reminder to put this in your calendars! The annual reenactment of the Lord’s Passion (Passion Play) will take place in the Shrine, commencing at 11am on Good Friday 18th April 2025. Please note, this is free and open to all, no bookings need to be made. Food & drink will also be available
- [Passion Play - The Annual Reenactment of the Lord’s Passion](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/17/passion-play-the-annual-reenactment-of-the-lords-passion/) - A reminder of everything you need to know about the Annual Reenactment of the Lord’s Passion (Passion Play) that is happening at the Shrine tomorrow. The annual reenactment of the Lord’s Passion (Passion Play) will take place in the Shrine, commencing at 11am on Good Friday 18th April 2025 near the entrance of the property.
- [Holy Thursday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/16/holy-thursday-2/) - Here is the schedule for Holy Thursday, the 17th of April: No Mass at 11am 6pm – Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper (with washing of the feet and procession to the Altar of Repose) Adoration at the Altar of Repose – until midnight
- [Divine Mercy Novena](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/10/divine-mercy-novena-2/) - The novena to Divine Mercy, will be celebrated from Good Friday 18th – Divine Mercy Sunday 26th April 2025. If you would like your intentions to be included in our prayers during the novena, forms can be found at the side table in the Shrine Church or you can use one of the options on
- [Announcements for the Palm Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/12/announcements-for-the-palm-sunday/) - Here are the announcements for Palm Sunday, the 13th of April: NOVENA TO THE DIVINE MERCY The novena to Divine Mercy, will be celebrated from Good Friday 18th – Divine Mercy Sunday 26th April 2025. Forms can be found at the side table in the Shrine Church. THANK YOUThank you to Fr Joseph Maria for accepting
- [April Working Bee - Saturday 12th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/08/april-working-bee-saturday-12th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday the 12th of April 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. During the working bee
- [Fatima Day & Palm Sunday - 13th of April 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/07/fatima-day-palm-sunday-13th-of-april-2025/) - This Sunday the 13th of April, we will celebrate both Palm Sunday, the Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem, and our monthly Fatima Day in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As there will be many people, we do request that you bring along palm fonds and olive branches if you can. The schedule
- [Announcements for the 5th Sunday in Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/04/05/announcements-for-the-5th-sunday-in-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the 5th Sunday in Lent, the 6th of April: VOLUNTEERS FOR GOOD FRIDAY 18th APRIL 2025 Due to certain bureaucracy, the Rural Fire Brigade (RFS) are not allowed assist with the parking of pilgrims on Good Friday. Fr Richard is asking for volunteers who are willing to help in parking and
- [Announcements for the 4th Sunday in Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/29/announcements-for-the-4th-sunday-in-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the 4th Sunday in Lent, the 30th of March: NOVENA TO DIVINE MERCY The novena to Divine Mercy will be prayed in the Shrine from Good Friday 18th April to Saturday 26th April 2025. For those wishing to include their intentions, forms can be found on the side table of the
- [Mass Times - Holy Week 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/28/holy-week-mass-times/) - Please see the following schedule for Holy Week, which changes the normal daily schedule at the Shrine. PALM SUNDAY (13th April)8am - Mass commencing from the front door of the Monastery 9:30am - CANCELLED11am - Solemn Mass with Procession commencing from the Statue of St John PaulThis day is also Fatima day, the usual schedule
- [Announcements for the 3rd Sunday in Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/22/announcements-for-the-3rd-sunday-in-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, the 23rd of March: NOVENA TO ST JOSEPH Thank you to everyone for sending in their intentions and donations. St Joseph, pray for us! FIRST SATURDAY & LENTEN RETREATSaturday, 5th of April, the First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during
- [First Saturday & Lenten Retreat - Saturday 5th of April](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/14/first-saturday-lenten-retreat-saturday-5th-of-april/) - Saturday, the 5th of April, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. In addition for the Lenten Season, we will have an extended program to turn the day into a full-day Lenten retreat. The program will be as follows: 10 am Lenten
- [Announcements for the 2nd Sunday in Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/15/announcements-for-the-2nd-sunday-in-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, the 16th of March: NOVENA TO ST JOSEPH The novena to St Joseph, is being celebrated from 10th – 18th March 2025. Thank you to everyone for sending in their intentions and donations. St Joseph, pray for us! WORKING BEE Thank you to everyone who came along
- [March Working Bee - Saturday 15th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/13/march-working-bee-saturday-15th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday the 15th of March 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. During the working bee
- [Stations of the Cross](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/10/stations-of-the-cross/) - For those who would like to pray the Stations of the Cross during this season of Lent, the version used at Penrose Park from the Pauline Prayer Book is now available to all Pilgrims on YouTube. The Stations of the Cross are prayed at the Shrine every Friday and Saturday during Lent after the 11am
- [Novena to St Joseph](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/09/novena-to-st-joseph/) - From 10th to the 18th of March the Pauline Fathers offer a Novena to St. Joseph remembering the requested intentions at Mass. For those wishing to include intentions for the novena (these will be place upon the High Altar), slips can be found at the side table of the Church. Intentions can be left in
- [Announcements for the 1st Sunday in Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/08/announcements-for-the-1st-sunday-in-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the 1st Sunday in Lent, the 9th of March: NOVENA TO ST JOSEPH The novena to St Joseph, will be celebrated from 10th – 18th March 2025. For anyone wishing to include their intentions in the novena, forms are available on the side table of the Shrine Church as well as
- [Announcements for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/03/02/announcements-for-the-8th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 2nd of March: ANNUAL LEAVE Welcome back to Fr Richard who has returned refreshed from annual leave. A very big THANK YOU to Fr Joseph Maria, Sub prior and Vice Rector for his sterling efforts in running and looking after the Shrine during Fr
- [Announcements for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/02/15/announcements-for-the-6th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 16th of February: YEAR OF JUBILEE 2025 Bishop Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong has appointed 6 Churches as offical pilgrimage sites during this year of Jubilee. The Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park is one of those six, which Bishop Brian
- [Announcements for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/02/22/announcements-for-the-7th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 23rd of February: YEAR OF JUBILEE 2025 Bishop Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong has appointed 6 Churches as official pilgrimage sites during this year of Jubilee. The Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park is one of those six, which Bishop Brian
- [Announcements for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/02/08/announcements-for-the-5th-sunday-in-orindary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 9th of February: FATIMA DAY - 13th FEBRUARY 2025The main celebrant for Fatima day will be Fr Joseph Maria Buckley, Subprior & Vice Rector of Penrose Park. YEAR OF JUBILEE 2025 Bishop Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong has appointed 6 Churches as offical
- [Feburary Working Bee - Saturday 15th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/02/11/feburary-working-bee-saturday-15th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday the 15th of Febuary 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. During the working bee
- [Announcements for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/02/01/announcements-for-the-feast-of-the-presentation-of-the-lord/) - Here are the announcements for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the 2nd of February: YEAR OF JUBILEE 2025 Bishop Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong has appointed 6 Churches as offical pilgrimage sites during this year of Jubilee. The Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park is one of those six, which
- [Announcements for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/25/announcements-for-the-3rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 26th of January: YEAR OF JUBILEE 2025A very big Thank you to Bishop Brian for coming on Sunday, 12th January to celebrate the 11am Mass and to inaugurate the Jubilee year here at Penrose Park. It was truly a beautiful and memorable celebration.
- [Announcements for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/19/announcements-for-the-2nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 19th of January: YEAR OF JUBILEE 2025A very big Thank you to Bishop Brian for coming last Sunday, 12th January to celebrate the 11am Mass and to inaugurate the Jubilee year here at Penrose Park. It was truly a beautiful and memorable celebration.
- [The offical inauguration of the Jubille Year](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/12/the-offical-inauguration-of-the-jubille-year/) - This Sunday 12th January, at the 11 am Mass, Bishop Brian came to officially inaugurate the Jubilee year at Penrose Park. Bishop Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong, has appointed 5 Churches as official pilgrimage sites during this year of Jubilee, and of course, Penrose Park is one of those five. We would like to greatly
- [Announcements for the Baptism of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/11/announcements-for-the-baptism-of-the-lord/) - Here are the announcements for the Baptism of the Lord, the 12th of January: YEAR OF JUBILEE 2025Bishop Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong has appointed 5 Churches as official pilgrimage sites during this year of Jubilee and of course Penrose Park is one of those five. Therefore during this year, anyone coming on pilgrimage to
- [Offical Inauguartion of the Jubilee Year](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/09/offical-inauguartion-of-the-jubilee-year/) - Dear friends, Bishop Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong has appointed 5 Churches as offical pilgrimage sties during this year of Jubilee and of course Penrose Park is one of those five. This Sunday, 12th January, at the 11 am Mass, Bishop Brian will be coming to officially inaugurate the Jubilee year at Penrose Park. Therefore
- [Fatima Day - January 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/08/fatima-day-january-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The main celebrant for Fatima Day on the 13th of January 2025 will be Fr Peter Joseph, Parish Priest of St Mel’s Campsie. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the
- [Fatima Day - December 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/12/09/fatima-day-dcember-2024/) - The Celebrant for our December 13th Fatima Day in honour of Our Lady will be Fr Albert Wasniowski OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Gertrude’s Parish, Smithfield. 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
- [Novena to St. Paul the First Hermit](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/05/novena-to-st-paul-the-first-hermit/) - The Novena to St. Paul the First Hermit (Patriarch of the Pauline Order) will take place from Monday 6th January to Tuesday 14th January at the 11am Masses (inclusive of Sunday). For those wishing to include intentions for the novena (these will be place upon the High Altar), slips can be found at the side
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/04/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-the-epiphany-of-the-lord-2/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on the 5th of January. BLESSED EPIPHANY CHALK AND WATERThe tradition of blessing the chalk and Holy water to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is a beautiful tradition of the Catholic Church. The chalk and water were blessed
- [First Saturday - January](https://penrosepark.com.au/2025/01/02/first-saturday-january/) - Saturday, the 4th of January, we will be having our First Saturday Devotions as we do every month in Honour of Our Lady, as she asked for during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon
- [Announcements for the Feast day of the Holy Family](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/12/28/announcements-for-the-feast-day-of-the-holy-family/) - Here are the announcements for the Feast day of the Holy Family, the 29th of December: BLESSING OF EPIPHANY CHALK AND WATERThe tradition of blessing the chalk and Holy water to celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord is usually done on the Vigil of the Solemnity. The ceremony will take place in
- [Christmas Message](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/12/24/christmas-message/) - Dear Pilgrims, The Pauline Community of the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, Penrose Park, wishes you a HAPPY & BLESSED CHRISTMAS! May the Child Jesus born in the manger at Bethlehem truly find a place in your hearts and homes during this joyous season and may you continually be blessed through the intercession of
- [Announcements for the 4th Sunday of Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/12/21/announcements-for-the-4th-sunday-of-advent-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 4th Sunday of Advent, the 22nd of December: FATIMA DAY - 13th JANUARY 2025The main celebrant for Fatima day will be Fr Peter Joseph, Parish Priest of St Mel’s Campsie. MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASSThis morning after Mass there is morning tea up at the Old Monastery. All Welcome!
- [Announcements for the 3rd Sunday of Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/12/14/announcements-for-the-3rd-sunday-of-advent-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, the 15th of December: FATIMA DAY - 13TH DECEMBERA very big THANK YOU to Fr Albert Wasniowski OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Gertrude’s Parish, Smithfield, for accepting our invitation to be the Celebrant for December, it was great to welcome him back to the Shrine.
- [Mass Times - Christmas 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/12/12/mass-times-christmas-2024/) - Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve)No Vigil Mass11:15pm - Christmas Carol service in the Shrine Church Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day)12am - Midnight Mass11am - Mass of Christmas Day Octave of Christmas (Thurs 26th, Fri 27th, Sat 28th, Mon 30th, Tues 31st):11am Mass in the Shrine Church Octave of Christmas (Sunday 29th):8am, 9:30am & 11am English
- [Confessions before Christmas](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/12/11/confessions-before-christmas/) - Confession will be available on the weekends of 14th/15th & 21st/22ndhalf an hour before and after each scheduled Mass. Appointments can be made as well. Please note Sunday Mass times are 8am, 9:30am and 11am at the Shrine.
- [Decmeber Working Bee and Volenteers Christmas BBQ - Saturday 14th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/12/10/decmeber-working-bee-and-volenteers-christmas-bbq-saturday-14th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday the 14th of December 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. During the working bee
- [Announcements for the 2nd Sunday of Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/12/07/announcements-for-the-2nd-sunday-of-advent-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, the 8th of December: FATIMA DAY - 13TH DECEMBERThe Celebrant for December will be Fr Albert Wasniowski OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Gertrude’s Parish, Smithfield. CHRISTMAS NOVENAFrom next weekend, slips will be available for anyone who would like their intentions added to the annual Christmas
- [Announcements for the 1st Sunday of Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/11/30/announcements-for-the-1st-sunday-of-advent-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 1st Sunday of Advent, the 1st of December: FATIMA DAY - 13TH DECEMBERThe Celebrant for December will be Fr Albert Wasniowski OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Gertrude’s Parish, Smithfield. CHRISTMAS NOVENAFrom next weekend, slips will be available for anyone who would like their intentions added to the annual Christmas
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of Christ the King](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/11/23/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-christ-the-king-2/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of Christ the King, the 24th of November: NOVEMBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULSNovember is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls. It is our duty to pray for them especially those who have no one to pray for them. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses
- [Announcements for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/11/16/announcements-for-the-33rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 17th of November: NOVEMBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULSNovember is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls. It is our duty to pray for them especially those who have no one to pray for them. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses
- [November Working Bee - Saturday 16th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/11/13/november-working-bee-saturday-16th/) - Please consider coming along to our working bee on Saturday the 16th of November 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. During the working bee
- [Fatima Day - 13th November](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/11/11/fatima-day-13th-november/) - The main celebrant for this month's Fatima Day celebration, on the 13th of November, is the Very Reverend Sean Cullen, Parish Priest of Bowral / Mittagong and Episcopal Vicar of Clergy in the Diocese of Wollongong. Fr Sean also celebrates this year his 40th anniversary of Ordination. Please come along and participate in the celebrations.
- [Announcements for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/11/09/announcements-for-the-32nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 10th of November: NOVEMBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULSNovember is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls. It is our duty to pray for them especially those who have no one to pray for them. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses
- [Announcements for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/11/02/announcements-for-the-31st-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 31stSunday in Ordinary Time, the 3rd of November: NOVEMBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULSNovember is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls. It is our duty to pray for them especially those who have no one to pray for them. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses will
- [All Souls Day - Saturday 2nd November](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/10/30/all-souls-day-saturday-2nd-november/) - The Masses on All Souls Day in particular will commemorate and pray for all the Holy Souls. Masses will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8am, 11am and 3pm. Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord.
- [November - Month of the Holy Souls](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/10/28/november-month-of-the-holy-souls/) - November is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls. It is our duty to pray for them especially those who have no one to pray for them. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses will be celebrated for our dearly departed. To have names included please fill out the November Mass forms found on the
- [Announcements for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/10/26/announcements-for-the-30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 27th of October. NOVEMBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULSNovember is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Souls. It is our duty to pray for them especially those who have no one to pray for them. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses
- [Announcements for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/10/19/announcements-for-the-29th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 20th of October: FATIMA DAYFatima day was celebrated last Sunday and was a great success. The weather was perfect and Mass was celebrated outside. All up, it was estimated that about 4000 people came for the day. A huge Thank you to Archbishop
- [Cancelled - Working Bee - October](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/10/18/cancelled-working-bee-october/) - As noted in the bulletin for the last few weeks, tomorrow's working bee has been cancelled. The next working bee is the 16th of November.
- [Announcements for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/10/12/announcements-for-the-28th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 13th of October: FATIMA DAYA huge Thank you to Archbishop Charles Balvo for accepting the invitation to be todays main Celebrant and homilist. May the Lord Jesus through the intercession of Our Lady of Mercy continue to bless his ministry as he continues
- [Fatima Day - October 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/10/11/fatima-day-october-2024/) - Sunday the 13th of October is our next Fatima Day in honour of Our Lady, and also the conclusion of the celebrations for the 40th Anniversary of the Shrine. Our main celebrant will be the Most Revended Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo, Apostolic Nuncio to Australia. Being a Sunday as well as the conclusion of the
- [Announcements for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/10/05/announcements-for-the-27th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 6th of October: WORKING BEEThank you to all who came along to assist with the monthly working bee last week. Please note there won’t be one in October. The next working bee will be on Saturday 16th November. Please consider coming along and
- [Announcements for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/09/28/announcements-for-the-26th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 29th of September: CATHOLIC MISSION APPEALThank you to all who donated towards the annual appeal for Catholic Missions. You generosity is greatly appreciated. WORKING BEEThank you to all who came along to assist with the monthly working bee last week. Please note there
- [Announcements for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/09/21/announcements-for-the-25th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 22nd of September: CATHOLIC MISSION APPEALLast weekend 14th/15th September a collection was taken up to assist Catholic Missions in their annual appeal. Envelopes are still available on the pews for those who would still like to make a donation. WORKING BEEThank you to
- [September Working Bee – Saturday 21st](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/09/19/september-working-bee-saturday-21st/) - During our monthly working bee on the 3rd Saturday of the month (21 of Setptember), we are going to continue cleaning up the around the chapels at the back of the property. The goal of doing so will be: We want our shrine to look as beautiful as possible and to be spiritually uplifting to
- [Announcements for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/09/14/announcements-for-the-24th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 15th of September: FATIMA DAY OCTOBERA very big THANK YOU to Fr Likisone Tominiko, for accepting the invitation to be main celebrant of Fatima day and as usual it was a great success. The Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Balvo will be the main
- [Fatima Day - September 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/09/12/fatima-day-september-2024/) - The main celebrant for Fatima Day, 13th September will be Fr Likisone Tominiko, a newly ordained Priest for the Archdiocese of Sydney. Fr Likisone will be giving his first blessing to all who participate in the day and those who receive the blessing can gain a plenary indulgence, fulfilling the usual conditions. The program will
- [Announcements for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/09/07/announcements-for-the-23rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 8th of September: TRIDUUM FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCYThe celebrations planned on the weekend of the 24/25th August, to honour and celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy, was a sterling success. A very special Thank you goes to
- [Announcements for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/31/announcements-for-the-22nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 1st of September: TRIDUUM FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCYThe celebrations planned last weekend to honour and celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy, was a sterling success. A very special Thank you goes to Mr Stephen Smith and his
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/24/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-our-lady-of-mercy-2/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy, the 25th of August: WELCOME BR PAULBr Paul is a Seminarian of the Order, who has completed his second year of studies in Rome. He is back for his holiday and a visit to all the houses of the Province. Next weekend Br
- [Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/24/solemnity-of-our-lady-of-mercy-2/) - This weekend, we are celebrating the Shrines Feast with the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy. Please take note of the following schedule. Saturday 24th August: 5pm – Holy Hour and Vespers in the Shrine Church Sunday 25th August: 8am – Low Mass of Our Lady of Mercy followed by Exposition9:30am Mass – CANCELLED11am –
- [Announcements for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/17/announcements-for-the-20th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 18th of August: FATIMA DAY AUGUSTThank you to Fr Richard for stepping in and being the main celebrant for Fatima day. As usual it was a successful day. The main celebrant for September will be Fr Likisone Tominiko, a newly ordained Priest for
- [Novena to Our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/15/novena-to-our-lady-of-mercy/) - This Saturday, August 17th, we start our Novena to Our Lady of Mercy, the Black Madonna to whom the main Shrine Church is dedicated. If you wish to have your intentions included in the Novena, you can still do so using the options at the following link: https://penrosepark.com.au/novena-offerings/novena-to-our-lady-of-mercy/ The Novena to Our Lady of Mercy
- [Major Work on the Shrine Church](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/16/major-work-on-the-shrine-church/) - The work on the Shrine Church has started, so pilgrims are requested to be careful around the Church and be respectful of the workers. The details of what is happening are as follows, as announced in last Sunday's Bulletin: Major work on the Shrine Church will commence on Wednesday 14th August. Originally the work was
- [August Working Bee - Saturday 17th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/14/august-working-bee-saturday-17th/) - During our monthly working bee on the 3rd Saturday of the month (17 of August), we are going to continue cleaning up the dead wood around the chapels at the back of the property. The goal of doing so will be: We want our shrine to look as beautiful as possible and to be spiritually
- [Fatima Day - August 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/11/fatima-day-august-2024/) - The main celebrant for Fatima Day on August 13th will be Fr Richard Green OSPPE, the Prior and Rector of Our Shrine. 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
- [Triduum for the Solemnity of our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/10/triduum-for-the-solemnity-of-our-lady-of-mercy/) - Saturday 24th August: 5pm - Holy Hour and Vespers in the Shrine Church Sunday 25th August: 8am - Low Mass of Our Lady of Mercy followed by Exposition9:30am Mass - CANCELLED11am - Solemn High Mass of Our Lady of MercyCelebrant: Bishop Columba MacBeth-Green OSPPE DD5pm - Solemn Vespers 1 for our Lady of Mercy (Traditional
- [Announcements for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/10/announcements-for-the-19th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 11th of August: BR MATTHEW - HEALTH CONDITIONBr Matthew went for his check up and has been cleared as the cancer has been completely removed. Praise the Lord for this great news. Thank you to all, for the prayers and support during this
- [Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/08/solemnity-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/) - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Thursday 15th August) is a Holy day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine at 8am & 11am. There will also be Mass at 7:15am at St Paul’s International College and at Bowral Parish at 7pm.
- [Announcements for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/03/announcements-for-the-18th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 4th of August: BR MATTHEW - HEALTH CONDITIONBr Matthew went for his check up and has been cleared as the cancer has been completely removed. Praise the Lord for this great news. Thank you to all, for the prayers and support during this
- [First Saturday - August 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/08/01/first-saturday-august-2024/) - Saturday, the 3th of August, we will be having our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she asked for during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars
- [Announcements for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/07/27/announcements-for-the-17th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 28st of July: BR MATTHEW - HEALTH CONDITIONBr Matthew is recovering well and is starting to get back into routine. There are a few more tests that need to be undertaken but he is staying positive along with the community. Thank you for
- [Announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/07/20/announcements-for-the-16th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 21st of July: FATIMA DAYFatima 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 CONDITIONBr Matthew is resting and healing well
- [Working Bee - July - Cancelled](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/07/18/working-bee-july-cancelled/) - Due to several circumstances, the working bee planned for this weekend is cancelled. Thank you always for your support.
- [Announcements for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/07/13/announcements-for-the-15th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 14th of July: FATIMA DAYFatima day, as usual was a great success. A very special THANK YOU to Fr Joseph Maria for a sterling job in leading the days celebrations. BR MATTHEW - HEALTH CONDITIONBr Matthew is resting and healing well and is
- [Fatima Day – July](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/07/12/fatima-day-july-2/) - Tomorrow, the 13th of July is our Monthly Fatima Day. Our main celebrant will be Fr Joseph Maria Buckley. The program will be as usual: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions 10:30 am Rosary 11 am Solemn Mass (of the Feast of St. Anthony) 12 noon Lunch 1:30 pm Eucharistic Procession to
- [Announcements for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/07/06/announcements-for-the-14th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 7th of July: BR MATTHEW - HEALTH CONDITIONMany of you may be aware that Br Matthew has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. On Thursday 20th June, he had an operation to remove the cancer. It was successful and he was starting to recover
- [First Saturday - July 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/07/04/first-saturday-july-2024/) - Saturday, the 6th of July, we will be having our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she asked for during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars
- [First Saturday - May 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/05/03/first-saturday-may-2024/) - Saturday, the 4th of May, we will be having our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she asked for during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars
- [Announcements for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/06/30/announcements-for-the-13th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2/) - Here are the announcements for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 30th of June: BR MATTHEW - HEALTH CONDITIONMany of you may be aware that Br Matthew has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. On Thursday 20th June, he had an operation to remove the cancer. It was successful and he was starting to recover
- [Announcements for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/06/23/announcements-for-the-12th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 23th of June: BR MATTHEW - HEALTH CONDITIONMany of you may be aware that Br Matthew has been diagnosed with cancer. Last Thursday he had an operation to remove the cancer. The surgery was undertaken at the Macquarie University Hospital. The operation was
- [Announcements for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/06/15/announcements-for-the-11th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 16th of June: FATIMA DAY - JUNEThank you to everyone who came along and especially all who helped out on Fatima Day. As usual it was a success and a special Thank you to Fr Peter James Strohmayer OSPPE for being the main
- [Fatima Day - June](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/06/12/fatima-day-june/) - Tomorrow, the 13th of June is our Monthly Fatima Day, it will also the the Feast of St Anthony. We will welcome Fr Peter James Strohmayer, the Parish Priest of St. Gertrude's Smithfield as our main celebrant. The program will be as usual: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions 10:30 am Rosary
- [Announcements for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/06/08/announcements-for-the-10th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 9th of June: FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF DEATH OF FR GABRIEL TAYLOR OSPPEFr Gabriel passed away peacefully on Thursday 8th June 2023 at about 3:30pm at Holy Family Services nursing home in Marayong. Fr Gabriel recently celebrated his 32nd anniversary of Priestly Ordination. He
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/06/01/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-the-body-and-blood-of-christ/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, the 2nd of June: SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)Today after the Solemn Mass at 11am, there will be a Eucharistic procession concluding with Solemn Benediction at the outdoor Altar of the Shrine Church. All are invited
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/05/25/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-the-most-holy-trinity/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the 26th of May: PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (26th May 2024). FATIMA DAY - MAY 13th & 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINEFatima
- [Announcements for Pentecost](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/05/18/announcements-for-pentecost/) - Here are the announcements for Pentecost, the 19th of May: PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (26th May 2024). FATIMA DAY - MAY 13th & 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINEFatima Day was a great success, due
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/05/11/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, the 12th of May: PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (26th May 2024). WORKING BEEDue to the 40th Anniversary of the Shrine, the
- [Announcements for the 5th Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/05/05/announcements-for-the-5th-sunday-of-easter/) - Here are the announcements for the 5th Sunday of Easter, the 5th of May: CONGRATULATIONSOn Friday 3rd May, Fr Peter Strohmayer, Parish Priest of Smithfield celebrated his 10th Anniversary of Ordination along with Fr Jeremy Santoso, assistant Priest at Merrylands and Fr Zachary Lewis, Subprior of Marian Valley who celebrated their 5th anniversary of Ordination.
- [Announcements for the Fifth Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/04/28/announcements-for-the-fifth-sunday-of-easter/) - Here are the announcements for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, the 28th of April: CONGRATULATIONSToday Fr Richard, Prior & Rector celebrates his 12th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. Fr Richard was ordained at the Shrine by the later Bishop Peter Ingham. Please pray for vocations to the Pauline Order. PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all
- [Announcing the death of Bishop Emeritus Peter Ingham AM](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/04/27/announcing-the-death-of-bishop-emeritus-peter-ingham-am/) - Let us pray for the repose of Bishop Peter's soul. He was a close friend of the Shrine and a Confrator of the Pauline Order.Eternal rest grant unto Bishop Peter, O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.Our Lady of Mercy, pray for him.St Paul the first hermit,
- [Announcements for the Fourth Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/04/20/announcements-for-the-fourth-sunday-of-easter/) - Here are the announcements for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, the 21st of April: PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go to Confession and Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (26th May 2024). WORKING BEEThank you to everyone who turned up to help with the monthly
- [Announcements for the Third Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/04/13/announcements-for-the-third-sunday-of-easter/) - Here are the announcements for the Third Sunday of Easter, the 14th of April: FATIMA DAYA very big Thank you to Fr Jacek for accepting the invitation to be the main celebrant and homilist at the April Fatima Day celebration. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and spiritually uplifting day. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAYThe day was a
- [Instagram](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/04/08/instagram/) - We have started an Instagram account for those who want to follow us there as well. https://www.instagram.com/shrineofourladyofmercy/
- [Announcements for Divine Mercy Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/04/06/announcements-for-divine-mercy-sunday-2/) - Here are the announcements for Divine Mercy Sunday, the 7th of April: FR RICHARD AND THE COMMUNITY OF PENROSE PARK WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR PILGRIMS, VOLUNTEERS AND BENEFACTORS A VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER!!!MAY THE RISEN LORD SHOWER YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF BLESSINGS! PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all
- [Good Friday Passion Play Photos](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/04/03/good-friday-passion-play-photos/) - Here is a selection of photos from the Reenactment of the Lord's Passion we had on Good Friday. Other upcoming events at the shrine are First Saturday devotions on the 6th of April, Divine Mercy Sunday on the 7th of April, and Fatima Day on the 13th of April. Here is the programs for each.
- [First Saturday - April](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/04/02/first-saturday-april/) - This Saturday, the 6th of April, we will be having our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she asked for during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5
- [Divine Mercy Sunday - Holy Hour](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/04/02/divine-mercy-sunday-holy-hour/) - On Divine Mercy Sunday, the Sunday Mass schedule will be as per normal, Solemn Mass at 11am. There will be a Holy Hour from 2pm-3pm in the Shrine Church. The Schedule is: 2pm - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Spiritual talk 2:20pm - Silent Adoration 2:40pm - Chaplet, Litany and Prayer of Divine Mercy
- [Announcements for Easter Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/30/announcements-for-easter-sunday/) - Here are the announcements for Easter Sunday, the 31st of March: FR RICHARD AND THE COMMUNITY OF PENROSE PARK WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR PILGRIMS, VOLUNTEERS AND BENEFACTORS A VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED EASTER!!!MAY THE RISEN LORD SHOWER YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF BLESSINGS! PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all Catholics
- [Divine Mercy Sunday and Novena](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/26/divine-mercy-sunday-and-novena/) - Here are the times when the Novena to Divine Mercy will be said in the Shrine in the lead-up to Divine Mercy Sunday, when a Holy Hour will be kept from 2 pm. If you would like your intentions included in the Novena, please go here. Good Friday (29th March)5 pm – Novena to Divine
- [Holy Week Schedule](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/25/holy-week-schedule/) - 11am - Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday & Wednesday (25th, 26th & 27th March) Holy Thursday (28th March)No Mass at 11am6pm - Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper (with washing of the feet)Adoration at the Altar of Repose - until midnight Good Friday (29th March)10:30am - Front gate closed11am - Passion Play (commencing at the front
- [Announcements for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/23/announcements-for-palm-sunday-of-the-passion-of-the-lord/) - Here are the announcements for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, the 24th of March: PASCHAL PRECEPTA reminder that all Catholics are obliged to go the Confession and Communion at least once a year between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday (15th June 2024). CONFESSIONS BEFORE EASTERToday, Palm Sunday (24th March) Confession will be
- [Announcements for the Fifth Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/16/announcements-for-the-fifth-sunday-of-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, the 17th of March: SOLEMNITY OF ST PATRICK & ST JOSEPHThe Solemnity of St Patrick (Patron of Australia) is liturgically celebrated this year on Monday 18th March and the Solemnity of St Joseph is celebrated as per usual on Tuesday 19th March. There will be
- [March Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/15/march-working-bee/) - The working bee this month will focus on the gardens around the Old Monastery. There are parts of our up coming Good Friday Passion Play that are at the Old Monastery, so we are looking to clean the area up as much as we can. The program for the day would be: Mass at around
- [St Joseph Novena](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/10/st-joseph-novena/) - Today, we started the Novena to St Joseph in preparation for his feast day. If you would still like to add your intentions to the St Joseph Novena Masses, you can do so online.
- [Announcements for the Fourth Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/09/announcements-for-the-fourth-sunday-of-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the 10th of March: THE LENTEN SEASONThe stations of the cross will be prayed each Friday & Saturday after the 11am Mass during which confession will also be available. PASSION PLAYThe annual reenactment of the Lord’s Passion (Passion Play) will take place in the Shrine,
- [Blackout](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/23/blackout/) - UPDATE: After just over 24 hours power is back. Dear pilgrims to the Shrine we had a major thunderstorm this afternoon that has taken out power to the Shrine and sounding properties. Endeavour Energy has been and assessed the situation and given the prediction that along with all the other jobs around the area that
- [Fatima Day - March 13th 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/08/fatima-day-march-13th-2024/) - The main celebrant for Fatima Day on March 13th will be Fr Richard Green OSPPE, the Prior and Rector of Our Shrine. 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
- [Announcements for the Third Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/03/02/announcements-for-the-third-sunday-of-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the Third Sunday of Lent, the 3rd of March: DIOCESAN LENTEN PROGRAMThese have been available for purchase to help guide people through the season of Lent. This is a great resource prepared for people by the Diocese of Wollongong. Price for the booklets will be $10 each. There are only
- [Announcements for the Second Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/24/announcements-for-the-second-sunday-of-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the Second Sunday of Lent, the 25th of Feburary: CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP BRIAN MASCORDThis past week, 22nd February, our Bishop Brian celebrated his 6th Anniversary of his Episcopal Ordination and Installation as Bishop of Wollongong. Please keep him in your prayers as he continue to lead our Diocese. DIOCESAN LENTEN PROGRAMThese
- [Homily of Fr Casimir from Fatima Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/19/homily-of-fr-casimir-from-fatima-day/) - At our Fatima Day on the 13th of February, Fr Casimir Zielinski, assistant priest at St. Gertrude's Smithfield and Doctor of Canon Law, gave a homily on Lent. By popular demand, here is a copy of it below: Dear Fathers, dear Brothers and Sisters, Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and the start of the most sacred
- [Announcements for the First Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/17/announcements-for-the-first-sunday-of-lent/) - Here are the announcements for the First Sunday of Lent, the 18th of Feburary: OUR LADY OF LOURDES (Sunday 11th February)Thank you to all who participated and brought people for the anointing of the sick. FATIMA DAY (Tuesday 13th February)Thank you to Rev Dr Casimir Zielinski OSPPE for accepting the invitation to be main celebrant
- [February Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/14/february-working-bee/) - The working bee this month will focus on the Gotto at the back of the property, where we end our Fatima Day processions and also complete the Good Friday reenactment of the Lord's Passion to make it look as beautiful as we can. The program for the day would be: Mass at around 8:15 am
- [First Saturday - February Talk](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/11/first-saturday-february-talk/) - Here is the talk Fr. Joseph Maria gave during the First Saturday Devotions this February. He spoke about Our Lady of Fatima and the Immaculate Conception. The next first Saturday will be the 2nd of March. The program will be as usual: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession
- [Announcements for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/10/announcements-for-the-sixth-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 11th of February: OUR LADY OF LOURDES (Sunday 11th February)In honour of our Lady of Lourdes, Patroness of all those with illness seeking healing, the Rite of anointing of the sick will be offered after each of the scheduled Sunday Masses. The anointing
- [Fatima Day - February 13th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/09/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
- [Ash Wednesday & the Lenten Season](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/08/ash-wednesday-the-lenten-season/) - Ash Wednesday (14th February) will commence the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday is a day of Fasting and Abstinence. Masses at the Shrine will be celebrated at 11am (followed by the Stations of the Cross) & 6pm. The stations of the cross will be prayed each Friday & Saturday after the 11am Mass during which
- [OUR LADY OF LOURDES](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/08/our-lady-of-lourdes/) - In honour of our Lady of Lourdes, Patroness of all those with illness seeking healing, the Rite of anointing of the sick will be offered after each of the scheduled Sunday Masses on Sunday 11th February. The anointing is for those seeking healing either physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually.
- [Announcements for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/02/03/announcements-for-the-fifth-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 4th of February: OUR LADY OF LOURDES (Sunday 11th February)In honour of our Lady of Lourdes, Patroness of all those with illness seeking healing, the Rite of anointing of the sick will be offered after each of the scheduled Sunday Masses. The anointing
- [First Saturday - February](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/01/29/first-saturday-february/) - This Saturday, 3rd of February, we will have our First Saturday Devotions, the program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the Church Here are the talks from the last two First Saturdays. January December
- [Announcements for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/01/27/announcements-for-the-fourth-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 28th of January: SOLEMNITY OF ST PAUL THE FIRST HERMIT & MARY, QUEEN OF HERMITSThank you to everyone who came and participated with the community during the Solemnities of the Patriarch and Patroness of the Order. May God bless you all through the
- [Announcements for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/01/20/announcements-for-the-third-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 21st of January: SOLEMNITY OF ST PAUL THE FIRST HERMIT & MARY, QUEEN OF HERMITSThank you to everyone who came and participated with the community during the Solemnities of the Patriarch and Patroness of the Order. May God bless you all through the
- [Announcements for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/01/13/announcements-for-the-second-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 14th of January: THANK YOUOnce again Fr Richard and the community would like to thank everyone for their Christmas wishes, cards, gifts and invitations. This is all very much appreciated. Please be assured you are all in our prayers. NOVENA TO ST PAUL
- [Fatima Day - February 2024](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/01/12/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
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2024/01/06/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-the-epiphany-of-the-lord/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the 7th of Janurary: THANK YOUFr Richard and the community would like to thank everyone for their Christmas wishes, cards, gifts and invitations. This is all very much appreciated. Please be assured you are all in our prayers. NOVENA TO ST PAUL
- [Announcements for the Feast of the Holy Family](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/12/30/announcements-for-the-feast-of-the-holy-family/) - Here are the announcements for the Feast of the Holy Family, the 31st of December: EW YEAR MASS SCHEDULE Sunday 31st December (New Years Eve)Usual Sunday Masses in English - 8am, 9:30am & 11am11pm - Exposition and Holy Hour in Thanksgiving for 2023 Monday 1st January 202412am - Midnight Mass for the New Year11am -
- [Announcements for the 4th Sunday of Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/12/23/announcements-for-the-4th-sunday-of-advent/) - Here are the announcements for the 4th Sunday of Advent, the 24thof December: WORKING BEE / CHRISTMAS GATHERINGThank you to all who came and helped with the working bee and all those who attended the Christmas gathering. During January there will be NO working bee. This will resume in February. The next working bee will
- [Announcements for the 3rd Sunday of Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/12/16/announcements-for-the-3rd-sunday-of-advent/) - Here are the announcements for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, the 17th of December: ATIMA DAYFr Adam Carlow, newly ordained Priest for the Diocese of Parramatta was the celebrant for December. Fr Adam bestowed his first blessings upon the faithful. A reminder that all who received the First blessing are eligible for a plenary indulgence.
- [Christmas and New Year Mass Schedule](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/12/12/christmas-and-new-year-mass-schedule/) - Sunday 24th December (Christmas Eve)Usual Sunday Masses in English - 8am, 9:30am & 11amNo Vigil Mass11:15pm - Christmas Carol service in the Shrine Church Monday 25th December (Christmas)12am - Midnight Mass11am - Mass of Christmas Day Octave of Christmas (Tuesday 26th - Saturday 30th December):11am Mass in the Shrine Church Sunday 31st December (New Years
- [Fatima Day - 13th of December 2023](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/12/11/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.
- [Announcements for the 2nd Sunday of Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/12/09/announcements-for-the-2nd-sunday-of-advent/) - Here are the announcements for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, the 10th of December: FATIMA DAYFr Adam Carlow, newly ordained Priest for the Diocese of Parramatta will be the celebrant for December. Fr Adam will be bestowing his first blessing upon the faithful in attendance and receiving the blessing from a newly ordained Priest, the
- [December Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/12/07/december-working-bee/) - The December Working Bee will be on Saturday 16th December and will conclude at about 1 pm. After this, we invite all volunteers and their families of the Shrine to come along for a Christmas BBQ at the Monastery. This is a chance to get together before the busy time of Christmas and for the
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of Christ the King](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/11/25/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-christ-the-king/) - Here are the announcements for the Solemnity of Christ the King, the 26th of November: FATIMA DAYFr Adam Carlow, newly ordained Priest for the Diocese of Parramatta will be the celebrant for December. Fr Adam will be bestowing his first blessing upon the faithful in attendance and receiving the blessing from a newly ordained Priest,
- [Announcements for the 1st Sunday of Advent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/12/01/announcements-for-the-1st-sunday-of-advent/) - Here are the announcements for the 1st Sunday of Advent, the 3rd of December: FATIMA DAYFr Adam Carlow, newly ordained Priest for the Diocese of Parramatta will be the celebrant for December. Fr Adam will be bestowing his first blessing upon the faithful in attendance and receiving the blessing from a newly ordained Priest, the
- [Save Our Sands](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/11/18/save-our-sands/) - The proposed sand quarry, which is to be located behind the grotto and will affect five properties along Hanging Rock Road and many others between Penrose Park and Sally’s Corner, is submitting for approval a revised development application. This quarry is for 30 years and will be in operation 24/7. This is something we oppose
- [First Saturday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/11/20/first-saturday/) - Fr Joseph Maria's talk on Our Lady of Guadalupe given during the First Saturday Devotions this November. The next First Saturday is the 2nd of December, and will follow the regular program: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of
- [Announcements for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/11/17/announcements-for-the-33rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 19th of November 2023 FATIMA DAYFatima day for November was celebrated by Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE. A big Thank you to Fr Jeremy for accepting our invite and preaching an inspiring homily. Fr Adam Carlow, newly ordained Priest for the Diocese of Fatima
- [Working Bee – Saturday 18th of November](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/11/15/working-bee-saturday-18th-of-november/) - During our monthly working bee on the 3rd Saturday of the month (18 of November) we are going to continue the work begun last month cleaning up the dead wood around the chapels at the back of the property. The goal of doing so will be: We want our Shrine to look as beautiful as
- [Fatima Day - November 13th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/11/12/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
- [Announcements for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/11/11/announcements-for-the-32nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 12th of November 2023 FATIMA DAYFatima day for November will be celebrated by Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, Assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands. WORKING BEEJust a reminder that next Saturday 18th November 2023, the monthly working Bee will take place. Please come appropriately
- [Announcements for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/11/03/announcements-for-the-31st-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 5th of November 2023 FATIMA DAYFatima day for November will be celebrated by Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, Assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands. MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASSAfter the 8am Mass last week, there was morning tea up at the old Monastery. Thank
- [Announcements for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/10/28/announcements-for-the-30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 29th October 2023 WORKING BEEOnce again a huge THANK YOU to all who came along and participated in the monthly working bee. A great amount of work was done and a section of the Shrine has been cleaned up beautifully. A reminder that the
- [Announcements for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/10/21/announcements-for-the-29th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 22nd October 2023 WORKING BEEA huge THANK YOU to all who came along and participated in the monthly working bee. A great amount of work was done and a section of the Shrine has been cleaned up beautifully. A reminder that the working bee
- [Working Bee - Saturday 21st of October](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/10/15/working-bee-saturday-21st-of-october/) - During our monthly working bee on the 3rd Saturday of the month (21st of October) we are looking to begin cleaning up the dead wood around the chapels at the back of the property. See attached photos to get an idea of what we are going to do. The goal of doing so will be:
- [First Saturday Talk from October](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/10/16/first-saturday-talk-from-october/) - First Saturday talk by Fr. Joseph Maria Buckley on the Our Father given on the 7th of October.
- [Announcements for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/10/14/announcements-for-the-28th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 15th October 2023 FATIMA DAY - Friday 13th October Thank you to all who participated and helped out with Fatima Day, it was a great success. Special Thanks to Bishop Columba for accepting our invitation and for preaching a truly awe inspiring homily. MASS
- [Food Stall for Fatima Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/10/10/food-stall-for-fatima-day/) - There will be a food stall selling refreshments during the Fatima Day devotions on the 13th of this Month.
- [Fatima Day, October 13th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/10/09/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
- [Announcements for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/10/06/announcements-for-the-27th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 8th): ANNUAL RETREATThe Annual Provincial retreat was held at the Shrine of Marian Valley, Canungra. It was a great success and all Pauline Fathers and Brothers had a spiritually uplifting time. A Very big THANK YOU to Fr Brian Harrison
- [Announcements for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/09/30/announcements-for-the-26th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 1st): ANNUAL RETREATEach year the Australian Province gathers together for the annual retreat. This year it will be in our Sister Shrine of Marian Valley, Canungra QLD. It will be held from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th October 2023. During
- [Announcements for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/09/23/announcements-for-the-25th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 24th): MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASSLast weeks morning tea after the 8am Mass was a great success. Thank you to everyone who prepared or donated something delicious to share, it was greatly appreciated. General consensus is that the pilgrims and
- [Announcements for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/09/14/announcements-for-the-24th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 17th): FATIMA DAY - Wednesday 13th SeptemberThis was a great success and we thank Fr Dominic Popplewell, Parish Priest of Wentworth, NSW, Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes for accepting our invitation to be the main celebrant. WORKING BEEThank you to all you
- [Fatima Day - 13th of September](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/09/10/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
- [Announcements for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/09/08/announcements-for-the-23rd-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 10th): MORNING TEA AFTER MASSIt is planned to have a morning tea for pilgrims after the 8am Mass up at the Old Monastery on Sunday 17th September. If anyone would like to help or donate some food please speak to
- [First Saturday Talk on the Ark of the Covenant](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/09/04/first-saturday-talk-on-the-ark-of-the-covenant/) - Here is the video of the talk on Our Lady as the new Ark of the Covenant given by Fr Joseph Maria Buckley during the First Saturday Devotions for September. The next First Saturday is the 7th of October.
- [Announcements for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/08/announcements-for-the-14th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. GOLF BUGGYSFr 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
- [Announcements for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/15/announcements-for-the-15th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time: REQUIEM FOR MARI SULLIVANThe funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of +Mari Sullivan will be in the Shrine Church on Wednesday 19th July at 11am. May she rest in Peace. The regular Mass for pilgrims will be celebrated at
- [Announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/21/announcements-for-the-16th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: CHURCH CLEANINGThe Shrine Church has many visitors each day and especially during the weekends, holidays and Solemnities. It is not always easy to stay on top of keeping the church clean but it is a necessity as it is a place
- [Announcements for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/28/announcements-for-the-17th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: RENEWAL OF RELIGIOUS PROFESSIONBr Augustine will be renewing his Religious vows on Sunday 6th August at the 11am Mass. All are invited to come along, participate and support Br Augustine as he takes another important step in his religious life. Please
- [Announcements for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/05/announcements-for-the-18th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time: WEDDING ANNIVERSARYCongratulations to Brian and Susanne Carter on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary (4th August). Wishing them every blessing through the intercession of Our Lady of Mercy. RENEWAL OF RELIGIOUS PROFESSIONCongratulations to Br Augustine who will be renewing his
- [Announcements for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time & Fatima Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/10/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 BUGGYSFr 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
- [Announcements for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/09/02/announcements-for-the-22nd-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 3rd): SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCYThank you to all whop participated in the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy and all who sent in petitions for the Novena. 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINENext year, We will be celebrating the
- [Announcements for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/19/announcements-for-the-20th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time: 11am MASS EACH WEDNESDAYCommencing on Wednesday 9th August, the Shrine Mass each Wednesday will be celebrated at the Old Monastery. As this is a beautifully restored chapel, on the site of the original Monastery, it is felt that there should be
- [First Saturday of September](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/31/first-saturday-of-steptember/) - This Saturday, 2nd of September, we have our Monthly First Saturday devotions. The program is as follows: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the Church Attached are some photos from last month.
- [Announcements for the Solemnity of our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/27/announcements-for-the-solemnity-of-our-lady-of-mercy/) - Here are the Announcements from the bulletin for the Solemnity of our Lady of Mercy. SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCYThe Proper Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy, the Black Madonna is the 26th August. Due the our Shrine being a Diocescan Shrine, Bishop Peter Ingham, Emeritus Bishop of Wollongong granted the special indult allowing
- [Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/21/solemnity-of-our-lady-of-mercy/) - On the 26th of August, we will celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa (Our Lady of Mercy). We will celebrate it again on the following Sunday. Our Lady of Czestochowa is of particular significance to the Pauline Fathers at the Shrine because it is under this title that our Church is dedicated to
- [August Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/16/august-working-bee/) - This coming Saturday, the 19th of August, will be our monthly working bee. The focus will again be around the entrance to the property. The program is: 8 am Mass in the Shrine Church 9:am Start of work at the front of the property 1:30 pm BBQ lunch We are looking forward to again seeing
- [Fatima Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/11/fatima-day-2/) - 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.
- [Br Augustine's Renewal of Vows](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/11/br-augustines-renewal-of-vows/) - We would like to congratulate Br Augustine Apolloni, who renewed his religious vows for another year last Sunday, the 6th of August. This is a very important moment for him during his formation and discernment of his vocation with the Order of St Paul the First Hermit. We ask you to continue to keep him
- [August Fatima Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/09/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
- [First Saturday August 2023 Talk](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/06/first-saturday-august-2023-talk/) - Talk on the Our Lady of Jasna Gora, the Black Madonna given by Fr. Joseph Maria Buckley during the August First Saturday devotions. The next First Saturday is the 2nd of September. The program will be as usual: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon
- [First Saturday - August](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/08/04/first-saturday-august/) - A reminder that tomorrow we will be celebrating our First Saturday Devotions in the Shrine. The program will be as follows: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the Church The Devotional Talk will be given by Fr. Joseph
- [July Fatima Day Photos](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/25/july-fatima-day-photos/) - 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,
- [Working Bee, Thank You](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/17/working-bee-thank-you/) - We would like to greatly thank the 15 generous volunteers that came to our working bee on the 15th of July. We were able to begin the process of cleaning up around the Annunciation Scene at the entrance of the property (you can now see our Lady and the Angel). A huge amount of work
- [Fatima Day July](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/10/fatima-day-july/) - 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
- [July Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/08/july-working-bee/) - We are looking for pilgrims that would be willing to help with our monthly working bees on the 3rd Saturday of every month. This month of July that will be Saturday the 15th. Mass will be celebrated for the volunteers at 8 am in the Shrine Church. At around 9 am, volunteers will meet with
- [July First Saturday Talk](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/05/july-first-saturday-talk/) - Fr. Richard's talk on the Angelus was given during the Shrine's First Saturday Devotions this July. Our First Saturday Program is as follows: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the Church
- [Golf Buggies](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/03/golf-buggies/) - Fr Richard has purchased two golf buggies 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.
- [Announcements for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/07/01/announcements-for-the-13th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements from our bulletin for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: SOLEMN REQUIEM FOR FR GABRIELBoth the Vigil (Monday 19th June) and the day of the funeral (Tuesday 20th June) were great successes and most befitting a farewell to our beloved Fr Gabriel. The community and Australian Province once again wish to
- [First Saturday in July](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/30/first-saturday-in-july/) - The First Saturday of July is the 1st of the Month, which is tomorrow. We will have our full First Saturday devotions, for which you can see the schedule below. This month Fr. Richard will present a talk on the Angelus. 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11
- [Photos of Fatima Day June 2023](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/25/photos-of-fatima-day-june-2023/) - 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
- [Recording of Fr. Gabriel Taylor's Funeral](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/24/recording-of-fr-gabriel-taylors-funeral/) - Recording of the June 20th Funeral Mass for Fr Gabriel Taylor.
- [Announcements from the bulletin for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/24/announcements-from-the-bulletin-for-the-12th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Here are the announcements from the Shrine Bulletin for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time: SOLEMN REQUIEM FOR FR GABRIELBoth the Vigil and the day of the funeral were great successes and most befitting a farewell to our beloved Fr Gabriel.The community and Australian Province firstly wish to Thank Fr Richard for organising / coordinating
- [Death of Fr. Gabriel Taylor](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/08/death-of-fr-gabriel-taylor/) - With great sadness, I announce that today, 08/06/2023, at around 3:30pm Fr. Gabriel Taylor passed away at Holy Family Services Residental Aged Care. Please pray for the repose of his soul, and keep the whole Pauline community in your prayers during this difficult and sorrowful time. Details on his funeral will follow soon. They will
- [Fatima Day - June 13th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/07/fatima-day-june-13th/) - 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
- [June Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/06/june-working-bee/) - Pilgrims of the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, as mentioned previously, we are looking to establish more regular Working Bees at the Shrine to help make it more beautiful than ever. We plan this to be every 3rd Saturday of the Month, putting the next one on the 17th of June. The focus of
- [First Saturday June 2023 - Talk on Our Lady Help of Christians](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/04/first-saturday-june-2023-talk-on-our-lady-help-of-christians/) - Fr. Joseph Maria's talk on Our Lady Help of Christians was given during the First Saturday devotions this June. The Monthly First Saturday devotions schedule is as follows: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the Church Looking forward
- [Announcements from the Bulletin for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/06/03/announcements-from-the-bulletin-for-the-solemnity-of-the-host-holy-trinity/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the Sunday of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI) 11th JUNETo celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, there will be exposition between all the Masses allowing the faithful some time to adore the Lord. After the
- [May Fatima Day Photos – Part 3 – Panoramic](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/29/may-fatima-day-photos-part-3-panoramic/) - 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
- [Announcements for Pentecost Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/27/announcements-for-pentecost-sunday/) - Announcements from the Shrine Bulliten for Pentecost Sunday: UPDATE ON FR GABRIELFr Gabriel is officially on Palliative care. The doses of morphine and pain killers have increased. Fr Gabriel is aware of what is going on around him but is extremely tired and limited in his responsiveness. Fr Richard and the members of the community
- [May Fatima Day Photos – Part 2 – The Procession](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/26/may-fatima-day-photos-part-2-the-procession/) - Here are some photos from the Fatima Day Procession that was held on the 13th of this month. The next Fatima Day is, of course, the 13th of June. However, much work is needed to be done to continue to be able to develop our Shrine. So Fr Richard and Fr Joseph Maria are looking
- [Seeking Volunteers](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/25/seeking-volunteers/) - Fr Richard and Fr Joseph Maria are looking for volunteers to help with the running and maintenance of the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park. This includes volunteers to help on days when large crowds are expected, volunteers to help with the cleaning of the church, but especially volunteers to help with the
- [Dedication of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/24/dedication-of-the-church-of-our-lady-of-mercy/) - Today the 24th of May, on the Solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians, Patroness of Australia, we also celebrate the day that our Church was Blessed and Dedicated in 1997.
- [May Fatima Day Photos - Part 1 - The Mass](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/23/may-fatima-day-photos-part-1-the-mass/) - On The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, May 13th we celebrated our Monthly Fatima Day. Our main Celebrant for the Mass was the Very Rev Brian Mascord Bishop of Wollongong. Attached are some photos of the Mass. Next Month on the 13th of June for our Fatima Day Fr. Mark De Battista will be
- [May 13th Fatima Day Video](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/21/may-13th-fatima-day-video/) - On The 13th of May, we celebrated our monthly Fatima Day. This was a particularly solemn celebration since it was also the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima. Over 4000 people attended the 11 am Mass and the 1:30 pm procession. If you were there, please tell us about it in the comments section.
- [Announcements for the Sunday of the Ascension of Our Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/20/announcements-for-the-sunday-of-the-ascension-of-our-lord/) - Announcements from the bulletin for the Sunday of the Ascension of Our Lord. 13th MAY - FATIMA DAYFatima Day was a great success with over 4000 pilgrims in attendance. Thank you again to all who helped make the day so special. UPDATE ON FR GABRIELFr Gabriel is officially on Palliative care. The doses of morphine
- [Announcements for the 6th Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/12/announcements-for-the-6th-sunday-of-easter/) - Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 6th Sunday of Easter. UPDATE ON FR GABRIELFr Gabriel is officially on Palliative care. He can still talk and interact but it is very strenuous for him. He is on heavy pain medication and is now being given doses of morphine for the pain. Fr Richard
- [First Saturday - May 2023](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/06/first-saturday-may-2023/) - Today, the 6th of May, we celebrated the First Saturday of the month in honour of Our Lady. Fr. Joseph Maria started the devotions at 10 am with a talk on the Rosary, the recording of which is below.
- [Announcements for the 5th Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/05/announcements-for-the-5th-sunday-off-easter/) - The announcements from this week's bulletin are as follows: FATIMA DAY This will be on Saturday 13th May. There is a large number of pilgrims expected. The main celebrant will be Bishop Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong. Weather permitting, Mass will be outside so please bring along chairs to sit on as there is only
- [Fatima Day, May 13th](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/03/fatima-day-may-13th/) - Join us on May 13th for the solemn celebration of Fatima Day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park! May 13th is Our Lady of Fatima's Feast Day, and at the Shrine, we will have our Monthy Fatima Day. Our Main Celebrant will be the Very Rev. Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong.
- [Fr. Joseph Maria's Names Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/05/01/fr-joseph-marias-names-day/) - Today, on the Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker, we celebrate the name's day of Fr. Joseph Maria the Subprior at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park. We pray for every blessing on him in his ministry.
- [First Saturday in May](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/29/first-saturday-in-may/) - Next week, on the Saturday 6th of May, is the First Saturday of the Month and we will be celebrating it according to what Our Lady asked at Fatima. The program of the day will be as follows: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon
- [Fr. Richard's 11th Anniversary of Priesthood](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/28/fr-richards-11th-anniversary-of-priesthood/) - Today, Friday the 28th of April, was the 11th Anniversary of the Priesthood of Fr. Richard Green, the Prior of the Monastery and Rectory of the Shrine at Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park. We thank him for all that he has done for the Shrine and the Pauline Community and pray that God will
- [Announcements for the 4th Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/27/announcements-for-the-4th-sunday-of-easter/) - Weekly notices for the Shrine Bulletin: UPDATE ON FR GABRIELFr Gabriel is officially on Palliative care. He can still talk and interact but it is very strenuous for him. He is on heavy pain medication but not yet on morphine. Fr Richard has gone everyday and kept him company from about 10am to 7pm. The
- [Announcements for the 3rd Sunday of Easter](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/19/shrine-news/) - UPDATE ON FR GABRIELLast week most members of the Australia Province visited Fr Gabriel as they gathered fortheir Easter fraternity.Fr Gabriel’s health is declining fast. He is paralysed in the left side of his body. Pleasekeep him in your prayers for strength and perseverance and especially as he prepares toreturn home to the Father.Fr Gabriel
- [Pauline Father's Provincial Gathering](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/18/pauline-fathers-provincial-gathering/) - The Pauline Fathers and Brothers of Australia gathered at our Monastery of the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy for a post-Easter Provincial Gathering. We thank all our Fathers and Brothers from Marian Valley - Shrine of Our Lady Help of Christians, St. Margaret Mary's Merrylands, and St. Gertrude's Smithfield for coming to visit us.
- [Announcements for Divine Mercy Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/15/announcements-for-divine-mercy-sunday/) - Fr Richard and the community of Penrose Park would like to wish all Pilgrims a very Happy and Blessed Easter Divine Mercy Sunday – 16th of April Mass times as usual 8 am Mass, 11 am Mass followed by the chaplet of Divine Mercy. Divine Mercy Holy Hour 2 pm – 3 pm at Divine
- [Passion Play 2023 Photos](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/15/passion-play-2023-photos/) - Here are some photos from The Re-enactment of Our Lord’s Passion – The Good Friday “Passion Play” that happened last week. We had over 3000 people attend this event, and we pray they went away moved by remembering what Christ did in atonement for our sins.
- [Fatima Day - April 13](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/14/fatima-day-april-13/) - We would like to thank Fr. Wojciech Śliwa, who came to be the Main Celebrant for our Fatima Day this April. Despite the wet weather, we managed to complete our procession to the grotto to give honour to Mary and glory and praise to God. There are no photos of the procession because Fr Joseph
- [Fr Gabriel's Declining Health](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/13/fr-gabriels-declining-health/) - On Tuesday, the community of the Shrine of Our Lady - Penrose Park went to celebrate Mass in Fr. Gabriel's room at the retirement home where he is now staying. Fr. Gabriel's health is failing fast. He has had multiple seizures, some of which have resulted in short stays in hospital. He is now also
- [Easter 2023](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/09/easter-2023/) - Christ has Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia. "This season of Easter is an opportunity for us to truly be grateful for the gifts that God gives us, our life, our faith, our family and our friends. Let it be an opportunity for us not to just throw away all our Lenten disciplines but allow it to be
- [Prior's Easter Message 20223](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/08/priors-easter-message-20223/) - Easter Message of Fr. Richard Green, Prior of the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park. Forty days ago, we commenced the season of Lent with fasting, prayer and arms giving. We have struggled, we have strived, we have failed, and we have succeeded in our Lenten observances. We have now celebrated Holy
- [Fatima Day April](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/06/fatima-day-april/) - Next week will be our Monthly Fatima Day on Thursday, the 13th of April. Fr Wojciech Sliwa, OSPPE, Parish Preist of Merrylands, will be our Main Celebrant. The program for the day is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions 10:30 am Rosary 11 am Solemn Mass 12 noon Lunch 1:30
- [Holy Thursday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/05/holy-thursday/) - Tomorrow - the 6th of April - is Holy Thursday. There will be no morning Mass at the Shrine (The only morning Mass on Holy Thursday is a Chrism Mass with the Bishop). Instead, there will be a Holy Hour from 11 am - 12 noon. The Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper will
- [Passion Play Dress Rehearsal](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/04/passion-play-dress-rehearsal/) - Over the weekend, the team behind The Re-enactment of Our Lord’s Passion – The Good Friday “Passion Play” did their dress rehearsal at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park. Photos by Giovanni Portelli are below. The re-enactment, a retelling of the Passion of the Lord, the Stations of the Cross with
- [Divine Mercy Novena](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/03/divine-mercy-novena/) - This Good Friday, we will begin the Novena to Divine Mercy after the 3 pm service. If you have not posted your intentions for the Novena yet, you can still do so online on our Novena to Divine Mercy page. Also, again a reminder that there are NO restrictions on numbers that can attend either
- [Palm Sunday 2023](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/02/palm-sunday-2023/) - Holy Week has now begun with Palm Sunday, which was celebrated with a procession to commemorate the Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem, starting outside the church. Mass times for Holy Week and beyond are as follows: Holy Week Schedule: Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 6th of April: at St Paul’s Moss
- [Easter Mass Times 2023](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/28/easter-mass-times-2023/) - Palm Sunday - 2nd of April: Mass times as usual, 8 am, 9:30 am Polish, and 11 am, with a procession to commemorate the Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem, starting outside the church. Holy Week Schedule: Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 6th of April: at St Paul’s Moss Vale at 6
- [Announcements Palm Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/29/announcements-palm-sunday/) - 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
- [First Saturday, April 2023](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/04/01/first-saturday-april-2023/) - Today we started our new First Saturday Program at 10 am with a spiritual talk followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and confession. Mass followed at the daily Mass time of 11 am. After Mass there was a Rosary Procession around five of the side altars in the Church. You can watch Fr. Joseph
- [Daily Mass at 11 am](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/23/daily-mass-at-11-am/) - We would like to remind everyone that there is an 11 am Mass every day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park. Most days, it is followed by devotions. The only exception is Good Friday, but there is a Live Re-enactment of Our Lord’s Passion at 11 am instead! There is
- [Installation of Fr. Richard Green as Rector of the Shrine](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/26/installation-of-fr-richard-green-as-rector-of-the-shrine/) - Today we were honoured by the presence of Bishop Brian Mascord for the installation of Fr. Richard Green as Rector of the Shrine.
- [Announcements 4th Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/14/announcements-4th-sunday-of-lent/) - 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
- [Announcements 5th Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/21/announcements-5th-sunday-of-lent/) - 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
- [Blessing of New Religious Shop](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/21/blessing-of-new-religious-shop/) - On Sunday after the 8 am Mass Fr. Joseph Maria Blessed and Opened the New Religious Gift Shop that has been built near the Church.
- [Video invitation to the Re-enactment of Our Lord’s Passion 2023](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/18/video-invitation-to-the-re-enactment-of-our-lords-passion-2023/) - Fr. Richard and Fr. Joseph Maria would like to invite everyone to come to the Re-enactment of Our Lord’s Passion this Good Friday, 11 am on the 7th of April, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy. There are no restrictions this year, and everyone is welcome to come.
- [Installation of Fr. Richard as Rector of the Diocesan Shrine](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/15/installation-of-fr-richard-as-rector-of-the-diocesan-shrine/) - Please join us on Sunday the 26th of March at 11 am for the solemn installation of Fr. Richard Green OSPPE as Rector of the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park by Bishop Brian Mascord DD Bishop of Wollongong.
- [Fatima Day - 13 March 2023](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/13/fatima-day-13-march-2023/) - Today, 13th of March at the Shrine we celebrated its monthly Fatima Day, with Fr. Joseph Maria Buckley being the main celebrant at the 11 am Mass. The weather being rather wet the procession at 1:30 pm went up the hill to the Old Monastery instead of the Grotto. But it was a blessed day
- [First Saturday Devotions](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/11/first-saturday-devotions/) - In the below video Fr. Joseph Maria talks about the new program for the First Saturday Devotions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park that will start on the 1st of April 2023.
- [Novena to St. Joseph starts this Saturday](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/10/novena-to-st-joseph-starts-this-saturday/) - This Saturday we will begin our Novena in honour of St. Joseph in preparation for his Solemnity which this year is on the 20th of March. If you have not yet mailed in your intention for this Novena it is not too late you can now do so online. Just go over to our St.
- [Announcements 3rd Sunday Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/07/announcements-3rd-sunday-lent/) - 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
- [Fatima Day - 13th of March](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/06/fatima-day-13th-of-march/) - For Fatima Day this month at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park, the main celebrant will be Father Joseph Maria Buckley OSPPE, the newly appointed Sub-prior of the Monastery and Vice-Rector of the Shrine. The schedule is as follows: Confessions: 10 am Adoration and Rosary: 10am Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: 11am
- [Announcements for the 2nd Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/03/03/announcements-for-the-2nd-sunday-of-lent/) - These are the bulletin announcements for the 2nd Sunday of Lent Lenten Penance and the Paschal PreceptAsh 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
- [Good Friday Passion Play 2023](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/02/26/good-friday-passion-play-2023/) - The Passion Play will happen this year on Good Friday 7th of April 2023. More details will follow soon, but for now, we wish to let everyone know that there will be no limits on the number of people attending. Everyone will be welcome. There will be no tickets required to enter. Please do invite
- [Announcements for the 1st Sunday of Lent](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/02/23/announcements-for-the-1st-sunday-of-lent/) - First Saturday: Father Joseph is asking for ideas and propositions to be included on First Saturday. Any suggestions please see Fr Joseph after Mass. Lenten Penance and the Paschal PreceptAsh 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
- [Announcements for 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/02/18/announcements-for-7th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - Mass Times for Ash Wednesday: 22nd February8am11am6pm Polish MassAll masses will be held in the Shrine church Stations of the Cross will follow the 11am Mass on Ash Wednesday and every Friday after Mass during Lent Brother Matthew has left for annual leave and will return 15 March. We pray he has an enjoyable time
- [Fatima Day 13 of February](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/02/13/fatima-day-13-of-february/) - Today we celebrated our Monthly Fatima Day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy. The Main Celebrant at the 11 am Mass was Fr. Richard Green the new Prior and Rector of the Shrine. A few photos of the Mass are below. After lunch at 1:30 pm the Eucharistic Procession was led by Fr.
- [Installation of Fr. Richard as Prior of the Monastery](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/02/11/installation-of-fr-richard-as-prior-of-the-monastery/) - Yesterday, Friday the 10th of February Fr. Richard Green was installed as Prior of the Monastery at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park by Fr. Jarek Zan, Provincial of the Australian Province of the Order of St. Paul the First Hermit. We congratulate Fr. Richard and pray that God gives him all
- [Announcements for 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/02/09/announcements-for-6th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/) - First Saturday: Father Joseph is asking for ideas and propositions to be included on First Saturday. Any suggestions please see Fr Joseph after Mass. Reminder, tomorrow we celebrate Fatima Day. Main Celebrant will be Father Richard Green osppe Confessions: 10 amAdoration and Rosary: 10amHoly Sacrifice of the Mass: 11amEucharistic Procession to the Grotto: 1:30pm Mass
- [Fatima Day 13th of February](https://penrosepark.com.au/2023/02/08/fatima-day-13th-of-february/) - For Fatima Day this month at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park, the main celebrant will be Father Richard Green OSPPE, the newly appointed Prior of the Monastery and Rector of the Shrine. The schedule is as follows: Confessions: 10 am Adoration and Rosary: 10am Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: 11am Eucharistic

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- [Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park](https://penrosepark.com.au/) - Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, commonly known as Penrose Park (located in the Southern Highlands, NSW), is a renowned place of veneration of the replica of the Icon of Our Lady of Jasna Góra, known as the Black Madonna. The Shrine is ministered by the Order of St Paul the First Hermit, known
- [Novena to Our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/novena-offerings/novena-to-our-lady-of-mercy/) - From the 17th to the 25th of August, the Pauline Fathers offer a Novena to Our Lady of Mercy, remembering the requested intentions at Mass. You can submit your intentions online or download and mail in the PDF at the end of the page. Our Lady of Mercy Novena Offering Download Form
- [First Saturday Devotions](https://penrosepark.com.au/first-saturday-devotions/) - At Fatima, one of the things Our Lady asked for was the keeping of the First Saturday Devotions, to which she attached the requirements of going to Mass and Confession, praying the Rosary, spending at least 15 minutes in meditation, and doing all for the intention of making reparation for sinners. Program 10 am Devotional
- [Terms and Conditions](https://penrosepark.com.au/terms-and-conditions/) - Welcome to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, “Penrose Park”. This Shrine is dedicated to prayer, the worship of God, and the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. To maintain the sacred nature of this place, all visitors must adhere to the following: Respect
- [Donate Online](https://penrosepark.com.au/donate-online/) - Thank you for considering donating to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park so that we can continue to spread the Good News, and develop the shrine for the greater glory of God. We are grateful to everyone who has helped in so many ways, and you are all remembered daily in
- [November Masses](https://penrosepark.com.au/novena-offerings/november-masses/) - During the month of November, which is specially dedicated to remembering the souls of the departed, the Pauline Fathers offer a Mass every day, remembering the requested intentions at Mass. You can submit your intentions online or download and mail in the PDF at the end of the page. November Masses Download Form
- [Contact](https://penrosepark.com.au/contact/) - Postal Address Shrine of Our Lady of MercyC/- Post Office, Berrima, NSW 2577 Residential Address 120 Hanging Rock RoadSutton Forest, NSW, 2577 For more information, see our How to Find Us. Phone Phone Number: (02) 4878 9192 Email We have forms for several common requests: Group Bookings Mass Intentions Accomodation Email: penrosepark@osppe.org.au
- [Group Booking](https://penrosepark.com.au/group-booking/) - Please note the following: The Shrine Mass is 11 am every day (also 8 am and 9:30 am on Sunday). If you wish to have a Mass with your priest, you must do so before or after. On Sunday, if booking a Mass, it can not be before 1 pm, except on the last Sunday
- [Wedding Enquiry](https://penrosepark.com.au/weddings/wedding-enquiry/) - Please note this is only an enquiry and not a booking. We will get back to you regarding making a booking. Please consider checking the date you are requesting in the Shrine Calendar of Events.
- [Old Monastery](https://penrosepark.com.au/old-monastery/) - The "Old Monastery" is the building on the site where the Pauline Fathers first lived when they purchased the property. The original building was destroyed by termites and rebuilt to resemble what was there before. It is now available for accommodation for small groups of pilgrims. The "Old Monastery" has four bedrooms, a kitchenette, a
- [The Re-enactment of Our Lord’s Passion - The Good Friday "Passion Play"](https://penrosepark.com.au/devotions/passion-play/) - Every Good Friday at 11 am, the Shrine organises a Re-enactment of the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ. It is very well done with countless actors. It is a significant event in the life of the Shrine, drawing about 7000 people each year. The Liturgy of Good Friday is celebrated at the Shrine after
- [Christmas Novena](https://penrosepark.com.au/novena-offerings/novena-to-the-infant-jesus-christmas/) - From 16 Dec to 24 Dec the Pauline Fathers offer a Novena to the Infant Jesus remembering the requested intentions in their prayers. You can submit your intentions online, or download and mail in the PDF at the end of the page. You can also download and mail the following form if you prefer. Christmas
- [International Chapels at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy of Jasna Gora](https://penrosepark.com.au/international-chapels/) - The Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, Penrose Park, was purchased in 1984 by the first of the Pauline Fathers to come to Australia, with the support and financial assistance of a small but dedicated group of pilgrims. Back in those early days, the dreams were many and varied, but as the number of pilgrims
- [Mass Times](https://penrosepark.com.au/time-table/) - See recent posts in the Mass Times Category for seasonal changes.
- [St. Anthony Novena](https://penrosepark.com.au/novena-offerings/st-anthony-novena/) - From the 4th to the 12th of June, the Pauline Fathers offer a Novena to St. Anthony remembering the requested intentions at Mass. You can submit your intentions online, or download and mail in the PDF at the end of the page. Saint Anthony Novena Offering Download Form
- [Novena offerings](https://penrosepark.com.au/novena-offerings/) - The Pauline Fathers throughout the year offer Novenas for your intentions. The program of the Novenas is as follows. Novena to St. Paul the First Hermit, from the 6th to the 14th of January. Novena to St. Joseph from the 11th to the 19th of March. Novena to the Divine Mercy from Good Friday to
- [St. Joseph Novena](https://penrosepark.com.au/novena-offerings/st-joseph-novena/) - From 10th to the 18th of March the Pauline Fathers offer a Novena to St. Joseph remembering the requested intentions at Mass. You can submit your intentions online, or download and mail in the PDF at the end of the page. You can also download and mail the following form if you prefer. Saint Joseph
- [Novena to Divine Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/novena-offerings/novena-to-divine-mercy/) - From Good Friday to the 2nd Sunday of Easter the Pauline Fathers offer a Novena to Divine Mercy, praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and remembering the requested intentions at Mass. You can submit your intentions online, or download and mail in the PDF at the end of the page. You can also download and
- [Fatima Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/fatimaday/) - Our Lady of Fatima is just one of the many names given to the Blessed Virgin Mary. On the 13th day of each month, a pilgrimage takes place at Penrose Park to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy in honour of Our Lady of Fatima, remembering that she appeared to the three children in
- [Novena to St. Paul the First Hermit](https://penrosepark.com.au/novena-offerings/novena-to-st-paul-the-first-hermit/) - From 6th to the 14th of Janurary the Pauline Fathers offer a Novena to St. Paul the First Hermit remembering the requested intentions at Mass. You can submit your intentions online, or download and mail in the PDF at the end of the page. St-Paul-the-First-Hermit-Novena-SlipDownload
- [Weddings](https://penrosepark.com.au/weddings/) - WEDDINGS IN THE SHRINE Thank you for considering to celebrate your wedding at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, Penrose Park. Preparing for a wedding is a very busy time, but quality consideration should be given to the most important aspect, which is the ceremony itself. The following are frequently asked questions in relation
- [Time Of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/time-of-mercy/) - Time of Mercy was a biannual newsletter written by the fathers at the Shinre of Our Lady of Mercy. It is no longer published or distributed.
- [Piety Shop](https://penrosepark.com.au/piety-shop/) - The Shrine has a Piety Shop that sells a variety of religious articles and books. It is open after Mass on Sunday and for groups that request it when making a Group Booking.
- [Fr Gabriel Taylor](https://penrosepark.com.au/fr-gabriel-taylor/) - Fr. Gabriel was born Michael Francis Taylor on the 14th of September 1950 to Arthur Lane Francis Taylor and Eileen Margaret Donaldson in Broome. He was the youngest of five children: Donald, Robert, Anne and Jennifer (who is no longer with us). Not expecting him to live, he was baptised on the day of his
- [Gallery](https://penrosepark.com.au/gallery/) - Please see below for the Photo Galleries of events or places at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park.
- [Mass Intentions](https://penrosepark.com.au/mass-intentions/) - At the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park, our Fathers offer Mass daily for the intentions of our pilgrims. If you would like a Mass offered for your intentions you are invited to write to us indicating your intention. Our Postal Address is below. Shrine of Our Lady of MercyC/- Post Office,
- [Offerings & Donations](https://penrosepark.com.au/offeringsdonations/) - Friends and benefactor's donations Development donation form Novena offerings Donate Online How can I help to make the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy a more beautiful, convenient and functional place for pilgrims? The Pauline Fathers have always adopted the philosophy that the Marian Shrines under their care are primarily a place of devotion to
- [Devotions](https://penrosepark.com.au/devotions/) - Here at Penrose Park, we help the faithful follow many devotions. Fatima Day: 13th Day of Each Month 10 am - Confessions on the shrine grounds10 am - Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament & Rosary in the Shrine Church11 am - Solem Mass in the Shrine Church12:30 pm - Lunchtime1:30 pm - Exposition and
- [Our Lady of Czestochowa Queen of Poland](https://penrosepark.com.au/info-ourladycz/) - The Shrine holds a replica of the Icon of the Black Madonna, which was blessed by Pope John Paul II in 1984 and then crowned in 2001 with crowns also blessed by the pope for the occasion. But what is the history of the original Icon? The history of Christianity in Poland begins in the
- [International Shrines](https://penrosepark.com.au/gallery/international-shrines/) - Over the years, many different groups of pilgrims have built Shrine on the property. These we now call our International Shrines.
- [Shrine Church](https://penrosepark.com.au/shrine-church/) - The Shrine Church is dedicated to Our Lady under the title of Our Lady of Mercy, as represented by a replica of the icon of the Black Madonna. It was built in 1997.
- [Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park](https://penrosepark.com.au/gallery/shrine-of-our-lady-of-mercy-penrose-park/) - The Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy and Monastery of the Pauline Fathers.
- [Passion Play](https://penrosepark.com.au/gallery/passion-play/) - Every year on Good Friday, the Shrine commemorates the Passion of Our Lord with a Passion Play, a live reenactment of the Passion.
- [The Coronation Of the Icon of Our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/gallery/the-coronation-of-the-icon-of-our-lady-of-mercy/) - Blessing of the crowns and Coronation of the Icon of the Black Madonna in 2001.
- [Pauline Fathers](https://penrosepark.com.au/gallery/pauline-fathers/) - The Pauline Fathers (Order of St. Paul the First Hermit) are the custodians of the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy - Penrose Park
- [Fatima Day Celebrations](https://penrosepark.com.au/gallery/fatima-day-celebrations/) - Fatima Day Celebrations at the Shrine with Devotions at the Grotto. On the 13th day of each month, a pilgrimage takes place at Penrose Park to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy
- [The Holy Rosary](https://penrosepark.com.au/rosary/) - St Dominic was given the task, by Pope Innocent III, of converting the people of southern France who had succumbed to the Albigensian heresy. He asked Our Blessed Lady to help him in this difficult task. Our Lady gave him the Rosary and taught him to use it in all his difficulties. He preached this
- [Prayers](https://penrosepark.com.au/prayers/) - This page contains a variety of prayers, including Novenas, the Rosary, and the Chaplet of Devine Mercy. prayers to St Joseph and the Black Madonna. The Holy Rosary Find out more The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Find out more A Prayer to Our Lady of Mercy O Mary our dear Lady of Jasna Gora, look
- [The Shrine Of Our Lady Of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/shrine/) - The icon of Our Lady of Jasna Gora in Poland is under the custodianship of the Order of St Paul the First Hermit, and it has, over the centuries, been credited with many miracles. It is a long way from Poland to Australia, but it was a miracle that brought Father Augustine Lazur to Australia
- [Last Will and Testament](https://penrosepark.com.au/last-will-and-testament/) - If you would like to include the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy in your Last Will and Testament, it is of paramount importance to use the correct clauses and terminology as shown below: “I give to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, operating under the legal name “Trustees of the Pauline Fathers and
- [Safeguarding](https://penrosepark.com.au/safeguarding/) - Safeguarding Commitment Statement As followers of Jesus and ministers in His Church, we, the members of the Australian Province of the Order of St. Paul the First Hermit (also known as the Pauline Fathers and Brothers) are committed: to upholding His teaching about the dignity and rights of every person, especially children, young people, vulnerable
- [Privacy Policy](https://penrosepark.com.au/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://penrosepark.com.au/. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided
- [Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit](https://penrosepark.com.au/info-stpaulorder/) - "Pauline Fathers" — Ordo Sancti Pauli Primi Eremitae (OSPPE) The semi-contemplative Order, seeking to expand its apostolate of fostering devotion to the Mother of God, first arrived in Australia in 1981. The Pauline Fathers, as they are commonly called, are "newcomers" to Australia, yet in a few years and despite their small numbers, they have
- [Who was Saint Paul the First Hermit?](https://penrosepark.com.au/info-stpaul/) - St Paul the Hermit should not be confused with St Paul the Apostle. St Paul the Hermit is traditionally considered the first saint living a solitary life. He was born around 228 to wealthy and noble parents in Alexandria, Egypt. During the persecution of the Christians by Caesar Decius in 250, young Paul fled to
- [History of the Shrine](https://penrosepark.com.au/history/) - When Fr. Augustine Lazur OSPPE first set foot in Australia in April 1981, he was given the mission to spread the honour of Our Lady of Jasna Gora to yet another country. After many fascinating adventures, Father was led to the Southern Highlands of New South Wales and, in 1984, with a great deal of
- [How To Find Us](https://penrosepark.com.au/findus/) - Although the address used for mail is Berrima, please take care that you DO NOT divert off the Freeway to the village of Berrima, as the Shrine is some 19 km further south. Nor is it near Penrose village, which is on the other side of the State Forest. Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy
- [The Chaplet of Divine Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/the-chaplet-of-divine-mercy/) - "I saw an Angel, the executor of God's wrath... about to strike the earth...I began to beg God earnestly for the world with words which I heard interiorly. As I prayed in this way, I saw the Angel's helplessness, and he could not carry out the just punishment...." — Saint Faustina, 1935 Begin with... ✠
- [Blessed Eusebius of Esztergom](https://penrosepark.com.au/eusebius/) - Blessed Eusebius was the founder of the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit. Eusebius was born in the Hungarian town of Esztergom in the early thirteenth century. He stood out from others even when he was very young. Those who knew him marvelled at his knowledge and piety. He often stayed awake all night,
- [About the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa](https://penrosepark.com.au/info-ourladyicon/) - A question and answer section that explains the origins and miraculous properties surrounding the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Why is the picture dark? Often referred to as the '' Black Madonna ", the image is of ancient origin, when artists used dark paints. The picture of the Mother of God with the Child

## Venues

- [Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy Penrose Park](https://penrosepark.com.au/venue/shrine-of-our-lady-of-mercy-penrose-park/)

## Organisers

- [Pauline Fathers and Brothers](https://penrosepark.com.au/organiser/pauline-fathers-and-brothers/)

## Events

- [25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of the Black Madonna](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/25th-anniversary-of-the-coronation-of-the-icon-of-the-black-madonna-2/) - This year, here at Penrose Park, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of the Black Madonna. The Mass took place on 26th August 2001. The crowns, blessed by St John Paul II, were placed on the icon by the Papal Nuncio at the time, the Most Reverend Francesco Canalini and
- [25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of the Black Madonna](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/25th-anniversary-of-the-coronation-of-the-icon-of-the-black-madonna/) - This year, here at Penrose Park, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon of the Black Madonna. The Mass took place on 26th August 2001. The crowns, blessed by St John Paul II, were placed on the icon by the Papal Nuncio at the time, the Most Reverend Francesco Canalini and
- [The solemnity of the Assumption - 15th August](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/the-solemnity-of-the-assumption-15th-august/) - The solemnity of the Assumption, 15th August, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass times at the Shrine will be as follows: Vigil Mass (14th August): 5 pm Mass of the day (15th August): 8:30 am & 11 am
- [New Years Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/new-years-day-3/) - 12am - Midnight Mass for the New Year 11am - Mass in the shrine Church
- [New Years Eve](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/new-years-eve-3/) - 11pm - Exposition and Holy Hour in Thanksgiving for 2025
- [Octave of Christmas (Sunday 28th)](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/octave-of-christmas-sunday-28th/) - 8am, 9:30am & 11am English Masses in the Shrine Church *Please note: The 11am Mass will be a Solemn Mass bringing to a conclusion the Jubilee Year 2025, thus it will be the last opportunity for Pilgrims to get the Jubilee Plenary Indulgence.
- [Christmas Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/christmas-day-2/) - 12am - Midnight Mass 11am - Mass of Christmas Day
- [Christmas Eve](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/christmas-eve-3/) - No Vigil Mass 11:15pm - Christmas Carol service in the Shrine Church
- [Vocations Week](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/vocations-week/) - From the 29th of November till the 6th of December, Penrose Park will be hosting a vocations discernment week for men who are discerning a call to religious life. We would like to ask for your prayers for them while they are discerning what God is calling them to do in their life.
- [First Saturday & Advent Retreat Saturday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-advent-retreat-saturday/) - Saturday, the 6th of December, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. In addition for the Advent Season, we will have an extended program to turn the day into a full-day Advent retreat. The program will be as follows: 10 am Advent
- [Reception of the Religious Habit by Fr Isidore](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/reception-of-the-religious-habit-by-fr-isidore/) - On October 7th, the Feast of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Isidore Enyinnaya will take the next major step in the process of becoming a full member of the Pauline Fathers and receive the Religious Habit of the Order of St. Paul the First Hermit.
- [Group Booking - Milton Parish](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-milton-parish/)
- [Group Booking - Sacred Heart Parish, South Mt Druitt](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-sacred-heart-parish-south-mt-druitt/)
- [Group Booking - Chinese Outreach in Our Lady of Angels Rouse Hills](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-chinese-outreach-in-our-lady-of-angels-rouse-hills/)
- [Group Booking - St Margaret Mary's Parish, Merrylands](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-st-margaret-marys-parish-merrylands/)
- [Group Booking - O.L of Madhu Group](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-o-l-of-madhu-group/)
- [Group Booking - Australian Men's Rosary Crusade](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-australian-mens-rosary-crusade/)
- [Group Booking - St Anthonys Croatian Catholic Church Summer Hill](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-st-anthonys-croatian-catholic-church-summer-hill-2/)
- [Group Booking - Emmaus Catholic College, Kemps Creek](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-emmaus-catholic-college-kemps-creek/)
- [Group Booking - Secular Franciscans](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-secular-franciscans/)
- [Group Booking - St Anthonys Croatian Catholic Church Summer Hill](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-st-anthonys-croatian-catholic-church-summer-hill-3/)
- [Pilgrimage of the Migrant Jubilee Cross](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/pilgrimage-of-the-migrant-jubilee-cross/) - The Diocese of Wollongong are excited to be hosting a section of the Pilgrimage of the Migrant Jubilee Cross 2025-2026, between 15 and 23 November this year. The Jubilee Cross has been crafted as a tangible symbol of the Church as a place of refuge and solidarity. It acknowledges and celebrates the deep faith and
- [Confessions](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/confessions/2026-08-16/) - Confessions are available on Sunday at 10:30 am and during the devotions after Mass on Friday and Saturday. For other times, please contact the monastery to make a booking.
- [9:30 am Sunday Mass](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/930-am-sunday-mass/2026-08-16/)
- [8 am Sunday Mass](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/8-am-sunday-mass/2026-08-16/)
- [Friday Devotions](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/friday-devotions/2026-08-14/) - Friday devotions after the 11 am Mass. Devotions are Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Benediction. Confessions are available during the devotions.
- [Saturday Devotions](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/saturday-devotions/2026-08-15/) - Saturday devotions after the 11am Mass. Devotions are the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rosary, and the Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Benediction. Confessions are available during the devotions.
- [Daily Mass](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/daily-mass/2026-08-10/) - Everyday in English. Everyday at 11 am means all Weekdays (Monday to Friday), Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Holidays, and any other day you wish to visit.
- [Fatima Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day/2026-08-13/) - Our Monthly Fatima Day in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memory of her apparitions at Fatima in Portigal. 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
- [Spanish Mass](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/spanish-mass/2026-08-30/)
- [Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-2/2026-08-15/) - Please consider coming along to our monthly working bee 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
- [First Saturday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-4/2026-09-05/) - First Saturday devotions according to Our Lady's Request at Fatima. At Fatima one of the things Our Lady asked for was the keeping of the First Saturday Devotions to which she attached the requirements, of going to Mass and Confession, Praying the Rosary, spending at least 15 minutes in mediation and doing all for the
- [Fatima Day - September 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-september-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The main celebrant for Fatima Day in August is Fr Richard Green OSPPE, Prior and Rector of the Shrine. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions
- [First Saturday - September](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-september/) - Saturday, the 6th of September, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the
- [Working Bee - August 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-august-2025/) - The next working bee will be on Saturday 16th 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
- [Fatima Day - August 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-august-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The main celebrant for Fatima Day in August is Fr Wojciech Sliwa OSPPE. Parish Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament &
- [Jubilee Visit by Bishop Brian Mascord and Papal Blessing](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/jubilee-visit-by-bishop-brian-mascord-and-papal-blessing/) - Bishop Brian will be coming to the Shrine on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, for a visit to the Shrine as well as to impart the Papal blessing upon all the faithful as part of the Jubilee year celebrations. As this is also the First Saturday, the usual First Saturday schedule will be followed. 10 am
- [First Saturday - June](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-june-2/) - Saturday, the 7th of June, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the
- [Fatima Day - May 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-may-2025/) - As always, on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The main celebrant will be the Most Reverend Columba MacBeth-Green OSPPE DD, Bishop of the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes. Being one of the main Fatima days, weather permitting Mass is planned to be celebrated
- [Working Bee - May 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-may-2025/) - The next working bee will be on Saturday 10th May. 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
- [Divine Mercy Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/divine-mercy-sunday-3/) - On Divine Mercy Sunday, the Mass schedule is as per usual, Solemn Mass at 11 am. There will be a Holy Hour in the Shrine Church from 2 pm to 3 pm. The Schedule is: 2 pm - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Spiritual talk 2:20 pm - Silent Adoration 2:40 pm - Chaplet,
- [Palm Sunday - Fatima Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/palm-sunday-2/) - 8am - Mass commencing from the front door of the Monastery 9:30am - CANCELLED 11am - Solemn Mass with Procession commencing from the Statue of St John Paul Please bring along palm fronds or olive branches. This day is also Fatima day, the usual schedule will be followed: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- [Working Bee - April](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-april-2/) - The next working bee will be on Saturday 12th April. 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
- [Easter Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/easter-sunday-2/) - 8am, 9:30am & 11am - Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday Divine Mercy Novena - immediately following each of the Masses
- [Holy Saturday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/holy-saturday-2/) - Adoration at the Altar of Repose - 8am to Midday 8:30am - Lauds (Prayer of the Church) 11:30am - Novena to the Divine Mercy 6pm - Solemn Mass of the Easter Vigil
- [Good Friday - Passion Play](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/good-friday-passion-play-2/) - The annual reenactment of the Lord’s Passion (Passion Play) will take place in the Shrine, commencing at 11am on Good Friday 18th April. Please note, this is free and open to all, no bookings need to be made. Good Friday is also a day of Fasting and abstinence, Pilgrims are allowed to picnic on site
- [Holy Thursday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/holy-thursday-2/) - No Mass at 11am 6pm - Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper (with washing of the feet and procession to the Altar of Repose) Adoration at the Altar of Repose - until midnight
- [Working Bee - March](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-march-2/) - The next working bee will be on Saturday 15th March. 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
- [Working Bee - February](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-february-2/) - The next working bee will be on Saturday 15th February. 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
- [Fatima Day - March 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-march-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. 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
- [First Saturday & Lenten Retreat](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-lenten-retreat/) - Saturday, the 5th of April, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. In addition for the Lenten Season, we will have an extended program to turn the day into a full-day Lenten retreat. The program will be as follows: 10 am Lenten
- [Fatima Day - February 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-february-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The main celebrant for Fatima Day on the 13th of February 2025 will be Fr Joseph Maria Buckley, the vice-rector at the Shrine. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the
- [Feast of Saint Blaise - Blessing of Throats](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/feast-of-saint-blaise-blessing-of-throats/) - On Monday 3rd of February 2025, Feast of Saint Blaise, the traditional blessing of throats against sickness, will happen during the 11 am Mass. The blessing uses two candles that were blessed on the Feast of the Presentation.
- [Blessing of Candles on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/blessing-of-candles-on-the-feast-of-the-presentation-of-the-lord/) - On the feast of the Presentation of the Lord there is an ancient tradition of blessing of candles that will be used during liturgies during the year. On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Sunday 2nd of February 2025, there will be the traditional blessing of candles at all Masses. People are welcome
- [First Saturday - February](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-february/) - Saturday, the 1st of February, we will have our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she requested during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the
- [Solemnity of Mary, Queen of Hermits](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/solemnity-of-mary-queen-of-hermits/) - The Solemnity of the Patroness of the Pauline Order will be celebrated with a Solemn Mass on Thursday 16th January at the 11am Mass During the Mass the Fathers and Brothers will be renewing their Covenant to the Blessed Virgin. Again please come along and celebrate this great day with us otherwise please keep the
- [The Solemnity of St Paul the First Hermit](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/the-solemnity-of-st-paul-the-first-hermit/) - The Solemnity of the Patriarch of the Pauline Order will be celebrated with a Solemn Mass on Wednesday 15th January at the 11am Mass. During the Mass the Fathers and Brothers will be renewing their Religious Profession. At the end of Mass there will be a special blessing of the fruits of the Palm along
- [Fatima Day - January 2025](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-january-2025/) - As always on the 13th of the Month, we will honour the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine with our Fatima Day. The main celebrant for Fatima Day on the 13th of January 2025 will be Fr Peter Joseph, Parish Priest of St Mel’s Campsie. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the
- [Novena to St. Paul the First Hermit](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/novena-to-st-paul-the-first-hermit/) - The Novena to St. Paul the First Hermit (Patriarch of the Pauline Order) will take place from Monday 6th January to Tuesday 14th January at the 11am Masses (inclusive of Sunday). For those wishing to include intentions for the novena (these will be place upon the High Altar), slips can be found at the side
- [Christmas Novena](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/christmas-novena/) - From 16 Dec to 24 Dec the Pauline Fathers offer a Novena to the Infant Jesus remembering the requested intentions in their prayers. If you would like your intentions included, please see our Christmas Novena page.
- [New Year's Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/new-years-day-2/) - 12am - Midnight Mass for the New Year 11am - Mass in the shrine Church
- [New Years Eve](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/new-years-eve-2/) - 11pm - Exposition and Holy Hour in Thanksgiving for 2024 12am New Year's Day - Midnight Mass for the New Year
- [Christmas Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/christmas-day/) - 12am - Midnight Mass 11am - Mass of Christmas Day
- [Christmas Eve](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/christmas-eve-2/) - No Vigil Mass 11:15pm - Christmas Carol service in the Shrine Church 12am Christmas Day - Midnight Mass
- [Fatima Day - December](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-december-2/) - The Celebrant for December will be Fr Albert Wasniowski OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Gertrude’s Parish, Smithfield. 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
- [Working Bee - December](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-december/) - The next working bee will be on Saturday 14th December. 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
- [First Saturday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-3/) - Saturday, the 4th of January, we will be having our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she asked for during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars
- [First Saturday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-2/) - Saturday, the 7th of December, we will be having our First Saturday Devotions in Honour of Our Lady, as she asked for during the apparitions at Fatima. The program will be as always: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars
- [Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee/) - The next working bee will be on Saturday 16th November. 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
- [Fatima Day - November](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-november-2/) - The main celebrant for this month's celebration is the Very Reverend Sean Cullen, Parish Priest of Bowral / Mittagong and Episcopal Vicar of Clergy in the Diocese of Wollongong. Fr Sean also celebrates this year his 40th anniversary of Ordination. Please come along and participate in the celebrations. The program will be as usual: 10
- [All Souls Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/all-souls-day/) - The Masses on All Souls Day in particular will commemorate and pray for all the Holy Souls. Masses will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8am, 11am and 3pm. Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord.
- [Fatima Day - October](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-october-2/) - Our main celebrant will be the Most Revended Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo, Apostolic Nuncio to Australia. Being a Sunday as well as the conclusion of the 40th Anniversary celebrations of the Shrine, there will be a few differences to this day. Please note: There will be a 6pm Vigil Mass celebrated on Saturday 12th October
- [Working Bee - September](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-september/) - During our monthly working bee on the 3rd Saturday of the month (21 of Setptember), we are going to continue cleaning up the around the chapels at the back of the property. The goal of doing so will be: We want our shrine to look as beautiful as possible and to be spiritually uplifting to
- [Fatima Day - September](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-september-2/) - The main celebrant for Fatima Day, 13th September will be Fr Likisone Tominiko, a newly ordained Priest for the Archdiocese of Sydney. Fr Likisone will be giving his first blessing to all who participate in the day and those who receive the blessing can gain a plenary indulgence, fulfilling the usual conditions. The program will
- [Triduum for the Solemnity of our Lady of Mercy](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/triduum-for-the-solemnity-of-our-lady-of-mercy/) - Saturday 24th August: 5pm - Holy Hour and Vespers in the Shrine Church Sunday 25th August: 8am - Low Mass of Our Lady of Mercy followed by Exposition 9:30am Mass - CANCELLED 11am - Solemn High Mass of Our Lady of Mercy Celebrant: Bishop Columba MacBeth-Green OSPPE DD 5pm - Solemn Vespers 1 for our
- [Working Bee - August](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-august/) - 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
- [Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/solemnity-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/) - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Thursday 15th August) is a Holy day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine at 8am & 11am. There will also be Mass at 7:15am at St Paul’s International College and at Bowral Parish at 7pm.
- [Fatima Day - August](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-august/) - The 13th of August is our Monthly Fatima Day. Fr Richard Green, the Prior and Rector of the Shrine, will be our main celebrant. The program will be as usual: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions 10:30 am Rosary 11 am Solemn Mass (of the Feast of St. Anthony) 12 noon Lunch
- [Fatima Day - July](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-july/) - The 13th of July is our Monthly Fatima Day. Fr Joseph Maria, the subprior and vice-rector of the Shrine, will be our main celebrant. The program will be as usual: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions 10:30 am Rosary 11 am Solemn Mass (of the Feast of St. Anthony) 12 noon Lunch
- [Fatima Day - June](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-june/) - Tomorrow, the 13th of June is our Monthly Fatima Day, it will also the the Feast of St Anthony. We will welcome Fr Peter James Strohmayer, the Parish Priest of St. Gertrude's Smithfield as our main celebrant. The program will be as usual: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions 10:30 am Rosary
- [Working Bee - April](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-april/) - Working Bees takes place on the third Saturday of the month. Mass is celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am and work commences about 9am. A BBQ lunch is provided for all who participate. Please consider coming to assist as many hands make light work as well as pilgrims can already see the great effect
- [Fatima Day – April](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-april/) - On the 13th of April, we will celebrate our Monthly Fatima Day of devotions in honour of Our Lady. The main Celebrant will be Fr Jacek Cichy. 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
- [Holy Saturday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/holy-saturday/) - Adoration at the Altar of Repose - 8am to Midday 8:30am - Lauds (Prayer of the Church) 11:30am - Novena to the Divine Mercy 7pm - Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
- [Divine Mercy Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/divine-mercy-sunday-2/) - 8am & 9:30am - Mass 11am - Solemn Mass of Divine Mercy Sunday 2pm - Divine Mercy Holy Hour (Confession available)
- [Easter Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/easter-sunday/) - 8am & 9:30am Mass 11am - Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday Divine Mercy Novena - immediately following each of the Masses
- [Good Friday - Passion Play](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/passion-play/) - The annual reenactment of the Lord’s Passion (Passion Play) will take place in the Shrine, commencing at 11am on Good Friday 29th March. Please note, this is free and open to all, no bookings need to be made. Food & drink will also be available for purchase. Good Friday is also a day of Fasting
- [Palm Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/palm-sunday/) - 8am & 9:30am - Mass commencing from the front door of the Monastery 11am - Solemn Mass with Procession commencing from the Statue of St John Paul II
- [Holy Thursday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/holy-thursday/) - No Mass at 11am 6pm - Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper (with washing of the feet) Adoration at the Altar of Repose - until midnight
- [Working Bee - March](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-march/) - Working Bees takes place on the third Saturday of the month. Mass is celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am and work commences about 9am. A BBQ lunch is provided for all who participate. Please consider coming to assist as many hands make light work as well as pilgrims can already see the great effect
- [Fatima Day – March](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-march/) - On the 13th of March, we will celebrate our Monthly Fatima Day of devotions in honour of Our Lady. The main Celebrant will be Fr Richard Green our Prior and the Rector of the Shrine. The program is as follows: 10 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Confessions 10:30 am Rosary 11 am Solemn
- [Working Bee - February](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-february/) - The monthly working bees will recommence for 2024. This takes place on the third Saturday of the month. Mass is celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am and work commences about 9am. A BBQ lunch is provided for all who participate. Please consider coming to assist as many hands make light work as well as
- [Fatima Day - February](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-february/) - On the 13th of February, we will celebrate our Monthly Fatima Day of devotions in honour of Our Lady. The main Celebrant will be Fr Casimir Zielinski. 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
- [Fatima Day - January](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-january/) - On the 13th of January, we will celebrate our Monthly Fatima Day of devotions in honour of Our Lady. The main Celebrant will be Fr Brian Harrison. 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
- [Our Lady of Lourdes](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/our-lady-of-lourdes-2/) - In honour of our Lady of Lourdes, Patroness of all those with illness seeking healing, the Rite of anointing of the sick will be offered after each of the scheduled Sunday Masses on Sunday 11th February. The anointing is for those seeking healing either physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually.
- [Ash Wednesday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/ash-wednesday/) - Ash Wednesday (14th February) will commence the season of Lent. Ash Wednesday is a day of Fasting and Abstinence. Masses at the Shrine will be celebrated at 11am (followed by the Stations of the Cross) & 6pm. The stations of the cross will be prayed each Friday & Saturday after the 11am Mass during which
- [New Years Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/new-years-day/) - Monday 1st January 2024 12am - Midnight Mass for the New Year 11am - Mass in the shrine Church
- [New Years Eve](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/new-years-eve/) - Sunday 31st December (New Years Eve) Usual Sunday Masses in English - 8am, 9:30am & 11am 11pm - Exposition and Holy Hour in Thanksgiving for 2023
- [Christmas](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/christmas/) - Monday 25th December (Christmas) 12am - Midnight Mass 11am - Mass of Christmas Day Octave of Christmas (Tuesday 26th - Saturday 30th December): 11am Mass in the Shrine Church
- [Christmas Eve](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/christmas-eve/) - Sunday 24th December (Christmas Eve)Usual Sunday Masses in English - 8am, 9:30am & 11amNo Vigil Mass11:15pm - Christmas Carol service in the Shrine Church
- [December Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/december-working-bee/) - WORKING BEE / CHRISTMAS GATHERING The December Working bee will be Saturday 16th December and will conclude about 1pm. After this we invite all volunteers and their families of the Shrine to come along for a Christmas BBQ at the Monastery. This is a chance to get together before the busy time of Christmas and
- [Working Bee - November](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-november/) - Saturday 18th November 2023, the monthly working Bee will take place. Please come appropriately dressed (enclosed shoes, work gloves and hats). Mass will be celebrated at 8:15am in the Church with a BBQ lunch at 1:30pm.
- [Fatima Day - December](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-december/) - On the 13th of December, we will celebrate our Monthly Fatima Day of devotions in honour of Our Lady. 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
- [Fatima Day - November](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-november/) - On the 13th of November, we will celebrate our Monthly Fatima Day of devotions in honour of Our Lady. 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
- [Fatima Day - October](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-october/) - On the 13th of October, we will celebrate our Monthly Fatima Day of devotions in honour of Our Lady. 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
- [Pets Mass](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/pets-mass/) - In honour of St Francis of Assisi, there will be an outdoor Mass with the blessing of Pets / Animals on Sunday 15th October at 11am.
- [Fatima Day - September](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-september/) - On the 13th of September, we will celebrate our Monthly Fatima Day of devotions in honour of Our Lady. 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
- [September First Saturday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/september-first-saturday/) - Saturday 2nd of September is the First Saturday of the Month and the program of devotions is as follows: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5 Altars of the Church
- [Feast of Our Lady of Cęestochowa - Black Madonna](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/feast-of-our-lady-of-ceestochowa-black-madonna/) - Feast of Our Lady of Cęestochowa - Black Madonna - a copy of which icon hangs in the church sanctuary.
- [August Working Bee](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/august-working-bee/) - Working bee for August at the front of the property. 8 am Mass, 9:30 am gather near the entrance.
- [Fatima Day - 13th July](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-13th-july/) - Thursday 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. Program 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
- [Fatima Day - 13th of August](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-13th-of-august/) - Sunday 13t of August. Program 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.
- [Working Bee July](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/working-bee-july/) - Working Bee Saturday the 15th of July. Mass will be celebrated for the volunteers at 8 am in the Shrine Church. At around 9 am, volunteers will meet with Fr. Joseph Maria at the entrance of the property to begin work. The focus will be on the area around the annunciation scene. Volunteers are
- [First Saturday - August](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-august/) - Saturday 5th of August is the First Saturday of the Month, and we will be celebrating it according to what Our Lady asked at Fatima. The program of the day will be as follows: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5
- [First Saturday - July](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-july/) - Saturday 1st of July, is the First Saturday of the Month, and we will be celebrating it according to what Our Lady asked at Fatima. The program of the day will be as follows: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5
- [First Saturday - June](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday-june/) - Saturday 3rd of June, is the First Saturday of the Month, and we will be celebrating it according to what Our Lady asked at Fatima. The program of the day will be as follows: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5
- [First Saturday - May](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/first-saturday/) - Saturday 6th of May is the First Saturday of the Month, and we will be celebrating it according to what Our Lady asked at Fatima. The program of the day will be as follows: 10 am Devotional Talk 10:30 am Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament and Confession 11 am Mass 12-noon Rosary Procession around 5
- [Solemn Requiem for Fr Gabriel](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/solemn-requiem-for-fr-gabriel/) - The Solemn Pontifical Funeral Mass for Fr Gabriel will be in the Shrine Church on Tuesday, 20th June, commencing at 11 am. The Order of the day is as follows: 8 am: Reception of the Body and procession into the Shrine Church 8:30 am: Solemn Morning Prayer of the Church 9 am: Viewing in the Shrine Church 9:30
- [Vigil & Viewing of Fr Gabriel](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/vigil-viewing-of-fr-gabriel/) - The Solemn Reception of the Body of Fr Gabriel and Vigil Liturgy will be on Monday, 19th June, at the Old Monastery, commencing at 3 pm and concluding around 7 pm. The Order of Service will be the following: 3 pm: Reception of the Body, procession into the Old Monastery Chapel and opening of the coffin
- [Fatima Day - 13th of June](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-13th-of-june/) - Tuesday, 13 June. Our celebrant will be Fr Mark de Baptista. It will also be the celebration of the Feast of St. Anthony.
- [Fatima Day - 13th of May](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-13th-of-may/) - Saturday, 13 May. Our celebrant will be the Very Rev. Brian Mascord, Bishop of Wollongong.
- [Good Friday Passion Play](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/good-friday-passion-play/) - The Passion Play will happen this year on Good Friday 7th of April 2023. There will be no limits on the number of people attending. Everyone will be welcome. There will be no tickets required to enter. Good Friday Timetable 11 am The Re-enactment of the Lord’s Passion (Passion Play) to meditate on the suffering
- [Divine Mercy Sunday](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/divine-mercy-sunday/) - Mass times as usual 8 am, 9:30 am Polish, 11 am. Devotions 2-3 pm at the Divine Mercy chapel.
- [Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/easter-sunday-of-the-resurrection-of-the-lord/) - Mass times as usual 8 am, 9:30 am Polish, 11 am.
- [Easter Vigil](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/easter-vigil/) - The Easter Vigil will be celebrated at 6pm at the Shrine.
- [Fatima Day - 13th of April](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-13th-of-april/) - Thursday,13 April. Our celebrant will be Fr Wojciech Sliwa, OSPPE, PP of Merrylands parish.
- [Fatima Day - 13 March](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-13-march/) - On the 13 March, we will celebrate our Monthly Fatima Day and Fr. Joseph Maria Buckley, the newly appointed Sub-prior of the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy will be the main celebrant.
- [Our Lady of Lourdes](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/our-lady-of-lourdes/) - Saturday 11th of February is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes - World Day of Prayer for the Sick. The 11am Mass at the Shrine will be a Mass of Thanksgiving and will include the Anointing of the Sick.
- [Fatima Day - 13 February](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/fatima-day-13-february/) - On the 13 February, we will celebrate our Monthly Fatima Day and Fr. Richard Green, the newly appointed Prior of the Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy will be the main celebrant.
- [Group Booking - Indonesian Catholic Community](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-indonesian-catholic-community/)
- [Group Booking - St Anthonys Croatian Catholic Church Summer Hill](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-st-anthonys-croatian-catholic-church-summer-hill/)
- [Group Booking - Brasilian Community](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-brasilian-community/)
- [Group Booking - Mary Mackillop Parish Youth Group - Oran Park](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-mary-mackillop-parish-youth-group-oran-park/)
- [Group Booking - St. George Maronite Catholic Church Thornleigh, Youth Group](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-st-george-maronite-catholic-church-thornleigh-youth-group/)
- [Group Booking - St John of God Parish, Auburn](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-st-john-of-god-parish-auburn/)
- [Group Booking - St Christopher's, Panania](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-st-christophers-panania/)
- [Group Booking - Timorese Catholic Community](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-timorese-catholic-community/)
- [Group Booking - Bartella association](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-bartella-association/)
- [Group Booking - Horsley network Catholic schools](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-horsley-network-catholic-schools/)
- [Group Booking - Family Of Divine Word Our Lady of Lebanon](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-family-of-divine-word-our-lady-of-lebanon/)
- [Group Booking - Filipino San Lorenzo Ruiz Group](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-filipino-san-lorenzo-ruiz-group/)
- [Group Booking - TONGAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, IMMACULATE PARISH, EAGLEVALE](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-tongan-catholic-community-immaculate-parish-eaglevale/)
- [Group Booking - Mauritian Catholic Pilgrimage](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-mauritian-catholic-pilgrimage/)
- [Group Booking - Western Sydney Catholic Chinese Community - St Dominic's Catholic Church Flemington](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-western-sydney-catholic-chinese-community-st-dominics-catholic-church-flemington/)
- [Group Booking - Banal Na Pag-aaral Community](https://penrosepark.com.au/event/group-booking-banal-na-pag-aaral-community/)

## Series

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- [Spanish Mass](https://penrosepark.com.au/series/spanish-mass/)
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- [Fatima Day](https://penrosepark.com.au/series/fatima-day/)

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## Picture tag

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