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Here are the announcements for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 2nd of August:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF 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 Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

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 Hermit.

PHOTO ALBUM OF THE CORONATION 2001
To mark the occassion of the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon, a commemorative photo album has been put together and is available for sale in the piety shop. The album is $25 each.

A big Thank you to the Shrine Archivist, Jess Molloy for her hard work in putting together the album and making an important piece of histroy available to us.

SUPPLY IN BOWRAL PARISH
During the month of August the Fathers will be assiting in Corpus Christ Parish, Bowral/Mittagong, while Fr Sean Cullen, Parish Priest is on annual leave. We pray that Fr Sean has a great holiday and returns refreshed and rejuvenated.

If anyone is wishing to see any of the Father’s, especially Fr Richard, please make an appointment by contacting the Monastery office.

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): 5pm
Mass of the day (15th August): 8:30am & 11am

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MERCY/JASNA GORA
The novena to our Lady of Mercy will take place as usual commencing on Monday 17th August – Tuesday 25th August 2025. For anyone wishing to include their intentions during this novena, slips can be found on the side table of the Church, alternatively they can be submitted electronically via the Shrine website, donations can be made in the same way. Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us.

VOTIVE CANDLE STANDS
This is a periodic reminder that the votive candle stands are a unique burning system therefore ONLY the candles provided are to be used in them and not other forms of tea lights or candles as this is a fire hazard as well as it damages the glass holders and clogs them with wax. If you wish to make an offering of tea lights or candles please give them to someone in the Monastic community or leave them unlit on one of the side Altars.

LEAVING OF RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
It is requested that people do not leave flyers, leaflets or other devotional items on the side table of the Church without permission from either Fr Joseph Maria Buckley or Fr Richard Green.
It is also requested that people not leave broken or damaged religious items they no longer want around the chapels or shrine grounds. And ABSOLUTELY NO lighting of candles during summer outside due to the Fire Hazard of doing so.

JUBILEE YEAR OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
We are in the midst of the Jubilee Year of St Francis, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of
the beloved Poor Man of Assisi. The Jubilee Year extends from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027.
The Apostolic Penitentiary has decreed that a Plenary Indulgence be granted to all the Faithful, “who, with a heart detached from sin, participate in the Year of Saint Francis by visiting, in the form of a pilgrimage, any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship anywhere in the world dedicated to Saint Francis or connected to him for any reason […] concluding with the Our Father, the Creed and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare and all the Saints of the Franciscan Family” (Decree, 16 January 2026).
To gain the special Jubilee indulgence within the Diocese of Wollongong, you are encouraged to make a pilgrimage, on any suitable day, to St Francis of Assisi Church, Warrawong or to St Michael’s Church, Thirroul and observe the conditions given above.
Special Masses will be celebrated in both parishes for
the Feast of St Francis on Sunday 4 October. May St Francis – whose life of holy simplicity renewed the Church and changed the course of history – intercede
for us and inspire us to live the Gospel with our whole
heart. Please contact the above parishes for further information. 

Here are the announcements for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 26th of July:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF 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 Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

WELCOME FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
This week Fr Jeremy Santoso officially commenced his appointment as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
CONGRATULATIONS to Fr Isidore on making his first Profession in the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit. It was a beautiful Liturgy and celebration for this new Chapter in the life and Priest hood of Fr Isidore.

Please continue to pray for Fr Isidore and other men to hear the call of God to serve him and His Mother in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit.

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 Hermit.

PHOTO ALBUM OF THE CORONATION 2001
To mark the occassion of the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon, a commemorative photo album has been put together and is available for sale in the piety shop. The album is $25 each.

A big Thank you to the Shrine Archivist, Jess Molloy for her hard work in putting together the album and making an important piece of histroy available to us.

SUPPLY IN BOWRAL PARISH
During the month of August the Fathers will be assiting in Corpus Christ Parish, Bowral/Mittagong, while Fr Sean Cullen, Parish Priest is on annual leave. We pray that Fr Sean has a great holiday and returns refreshed and rejuvenated.

If anyone is wishing to see any of the Father’s, especially Fr Richard, please make an appointment by contacting the Monastery office.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MERCY/JASNA GORA
The novena to our Lady of Mercy will take place as usual commencing on Monday 17th August – Tuesday 25th August 2025. For anyone wishing to include their intentions during this novena, slips can be found on the side table of the Church, alternatively they can be submitted electronically via the Shrine website, donations can be made in the same way. Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us.

VOTIVE CANDLE STANDS
This is a periodic reminder that the votive candle stands are a unique burning system therefore ONLY the candles provided are to be used in them and not other forms of tea lights or candles as this is a fire hazard as well as it damages the glass holders and clogs them with wax. If you wish to make an offering of tea lights or candles please give them to someone in the Monastic community or leave them unlit on one of the side Altars.

LEAVING OF RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
It is requested that people do not leave flyers, leaflets or other devotional items on the side table of the Church without permission from either Fr Joseph Maria Buckley or Fr Richard Green.
It is also requested that people not leave broken or damaged religious items they no longer want around the chapels or shrine grounds. And ABSOLUTELY NO lighting of candles during summer outside due to the Fire Hazard of doing so.

JUBILEE YEAR OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
We are in the midst of the Jubilee Year of St Francis, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of
the beloved Poor Man of Assisi. The Jubilee Year extends from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027.
The Apostolic Penitentiary has decreed that a Plenary Indulgence be granted to all the Faithful, “who, with a heart detached from sin, participate in the Year of Saint Francis by visiting, in the form of a pilgrimage, any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship anywhere in the world dedicated to Saint Francis or connected to him for any reason […] concluding with the Our Father, the Creed and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare and all the Saints of the Franciscan Family” (Decree, 16 January 2026).
To gain the special Jubilee indulgence within the Diocese of Wollongong, you are encouraged to make a pilgrimage, on any suitable day, to St Francis of Assisi Church, Warrawong or to St Michael’s Church, Thirroul and observe the conditions given above.
Special Masses will be celebrated in both parishes for
the Feast of St Francis on Sunday 4 October. May St Francis – whose life of holy simplicity renewed the Church and changed the course of history – intercede
for us and inspire us to live the Gospel with our whole
heart. Please contact the above parishes for further information. 

Here are the announcements for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 19th of July:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF 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 Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

WELCOME FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
This week Fr Jeremy Santoso officially commenced his appointment as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
CONGRATULATIONS to Fr Isidore on making his first Profession in the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit. It was a beautiful Liturgy and celebration for this new Chapter in the life and Priest hood of Fr Isidore.

Please continue to pray for Fr Isidore and other men to hear the call of God to serve him and His Mother in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit.

FATIMA DAY
A Big THANK YOU to Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, for being the main Celebrant and Homilitst for July. As always it was a beautiful day of celebrations in honour of Our Lady.

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 Hermit.

PHOTO ALBUM OF THE CORONATION 2001
To mark the occassion of the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of the Icon, a commemorative photo album has been put together and is available for sale in the piety shop. The album is $25 each.

A big Thank you to the Shrine Archivist, Jess Molloy for her hard work in putting together the album and making an important piece of histroy available to us.

JUBILEE YEAR OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
We are in the midst of the Jubilee Year of St Francis, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the death of
the beloved Poor Man of Assisi. The Jubilee Year extends from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027.

The Apostolic Penitentiary has decreed that a Plenary Indulgence be granted to all the Faithful, “who, with a heart detached from sin, participate in the Year of Saint Francis by visiting, in the form of a pilgrimage, any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship anywhere in the world dedicated to Saint Francis or connected to him for any reason […] concluding with the Our Father, the Creed and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Clare and all the Saints of the Franciscan Family” (Decree, 16 January 2026).

To gain the special Jubilee indulgence within the Diocese of Wollongong, you are encouraged to make a pilgrimage, on any suitable day, to St Francis of Assisi Church, Warrawong or to St Michael’s Church, Thirroul and observe the conditions given above.

Special Masses will be celebrated in both parishes for
the Feast of St Francis on Sunday 4 October. May St Francis – whose life of holy simplicity renewed the Church and changed the course of history – intercede
for us and inspire us to live the Gospel with our whole
heart. Please contact the above parishes for further information. 

Here are the announcements for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 12th of July:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF 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 Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

THANK YOU & CONGRATS FR MAREK
Last weekend Fr Marek, celebrated his 30th Anniversary of Ordination as well as we farewell him on his new appointment to the Shrine of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Marian Valley in Canungra, Queensland. His appointment officially commences on 14th July 2026.

We take this opportunity to Thank Fr Marek for his many many years of service in New South Wales especially at Penrose Park and Moss Vale. His dedication and service has affected many and brought and encouraged many to the faith and service of the Church. We all pray for Fr Marek as he undertakes his new ministry and commences this new phase in his life and Priesthood. THANK YOU FR MAREK AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

WELCOME FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
It is with great joy that we announce that
Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands, has been appointed as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. He will officially commence on 14th July 2026. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

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.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
Fr Isidore’s novitiate in the Order is coming to a close and he will be making his First Religious Profession in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit on Saturday 18th July 2026 at the 11am Mass. All are welcome to come along and participate.

WORKING BEE
The next working bee will be Saturday, 11th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit.

This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.

HELPER’S OF GOD’S PRECIOUS INFANTS
PRO-LIFE PRAYER VIGIL:
Where: NSW Parliament
Date: Saturday July 18 2026
Time: 8:30am  – 10:30am 

“Come to the new Calvary, where hearts are touched and souls saved”

For more information contact: Family Life International-Australia on 02 9519 9111 or mail@fli.org.au or www.fli.org.au 

Here are the announcements for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 4th of July:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF 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 Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary
The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

WELCOME FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
It is with great joy that we announce that
Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands, has been appointed as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. He will officially commence on 14th July 2026. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

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.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
Fr Isidore’s novitiate in the Order is coming to a close and he will be making his First Religious Profession in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit on Saturday 18th July 2026 at the 11am Mass. All are welcome to come along and participate.

THANK YOU & CONGRATS FR MAREK
This weekend Fr Marek, celebrates his 30th Anniversary of Ordination as well as we farewell him on his new appointment to the Shrine of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Marian Valley in Canungra, Queensland. His appointment officially commences on 14th July 2026.

We take this opportunity to thank Fr Marek for his many many years of service in New South Wales, especially at Penrose Park and Moss Vale. His dedication and service has affected many and brought and encouraged many to the faith and service of the Church. We all pray for Fr Marek as he undertakes his new ministry and commences this new phase in his life and Priesthood. THANK YOU FR MAREK AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

WORKING BEE
The next working bee will be Saturday, 11th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit.

This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.

Here are the announcements for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the 28th of June:

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION
OF 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 Church
9am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
9:30am: Usual Mass is CANCELLED!
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M (Kleczki)
11am: Solemn Reception of the Most Rev Brian Mascord DD and Solemn Mass of the Anniversary

The Solemnity Proper is celebrated on Wednesday 26th August 2026

9:30am: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Lauds in the Shrine Church
10:30am: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and singing of the Pauline Litany of the B.V.M
11am: Solemn Mass of the Solemnity / Anniversary celebrated by Very Rev Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE

CONGRATULATIONS FR JEREMY SANTOSO OSPPE
It is with great joy that we announce that Fr Jeremy Santoso OSPPE, assistant Priest of St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands, has been appointed as Parish Priest of St Paul’s, Moss Vale. He will officially commence on 14th July 2026. We warmly welcome Fr Jeremy to the Parish and the Southern Highlands as he undertakes this new phase in his life and Priesthood.

THANK YOU FR MAREK
Fr Marek has been appointed to the Shrine of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Marian Valley in Canungra, Queensland. His appointment officially commences on 14th July 2026.

We take this opportunity to thank Fr Marek for his many many years of service in New South Wales especially at Penrose Park and Moss Vale. His dedication and service has affected many and brought and encouraged many to the faith and service of the Church. We all pray for Fr Marek as he undertakes his new ministry and commences this new phase in his life and Priesthood. THANK YOU FR MAREK AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

MOVEMENTS IN THE AUSTRALIAN PROVINCE
The only other move within the Province for the moment is Fr Zachary Lewis OSPPE, who has been appointed as Assistant Priest at St Margaret Mary’s, Merrylands. Let us also keep Fr Zachary in our prayers as he prepares to Start this new ministry in his life and Priesthood.

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.

WORKING BEE
Please Note: There has been a change of date: The next working bee will be Saturday, 11th July 2026. Mass will be celebrated in the Shrine Church at 8:15am, and work will commence around 9am. Please consider coming along and helping to keep the Shrine beautiful for our local area and the pilgrims who visit. This Shrine is a treasure to the Order, the Diocese, and the country; any help or talent is always most welcome. Please speak to Fr. Joseph Maria, Subprior, for more information or specifics.

FIRST RELIGIOUS VOWS
Fr Isidore’s novitiate in the Order is coming to a close and he will be making his First Religious Profession in the Order of St Paul the First Hermit on Saturday 18th July 2026 at the 11am Mass. All are welcome to come along and participate in this moment in Fr Isidore’s Religious life.