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Here are the announcements for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 22nd October 2023

WORKING BEE
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 working bee is every month on the third Saturday. Next working bee: Saturday 18th November 2023

FATIMA DAY – Friday 13th October
Thank you to all who participated and helped out with Fatima Day, it was a great success. There were about 1500 pilgrims in attendance. Special Thanks to Bishop Columba for accepting our invitation and for preaching a truly awe inspiring homily. The Celebrant for November will be Pauline Father, Fr Jeremy Santoso, assistant Priest at Merrylands.

MASS WITH THE BLESSING OF PETS/ANIMALS
In honour of St Francis of Assisi, last Sunday 15th October, Mass was celebrated outdoors during which the animals and pets of pilgrims were blessed. Thank you to all who brought an animal along and participated in the Mass.

MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
After the 8am Mass this morning, there will be morning tea up at the old Monastery. All are welcome to participate and its a great opportunity to meet someone new or catch with someone we haven’t had a chance to do so with in a while.

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. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses will be celebrated for our dear departed. To have names included please fill out the November Mass envelopes found on the side table of the Church or please ask at the Monastery.

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 WITH THE BLESSING OF PETS/ANIMALS

In honour of St Francis of Assisi, there will be an outdoor Mass with the blessing of Pets / Animals today Sunday 15th October at 11am.

MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS

After the success of the last morning tea, general consensus is that the pilgrims and locals would like to see a continuation of especially during the warmer months, therefore we will try it on a monthly basis. For anyone wishing to help wit food or make a donation please speak to Fr Richard. The next morning tea will be Sunday 22nd October 2023.

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. This is our Catholic obligation. During November, Masses will be celebrated for our dear departed. To have names included please fill out the November Mass envelopes found on the side table of the Church or please ask at the Monastery.

Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 8th):

ANNUAL RETREAT
The 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 for looking after the Shrine during the past week.

WELCOME BACK & HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Welcome back to Fr Joseph Maria who has taken a portion of his annual leave and Br Matthew who has been away celebrating his 80th Birthday with his family. Br Luke is taking his annual leave, we wish him a very happy holiday and safe travels.

FATIMA DAY – Friday 13th October
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.

MASS WITH THE BLESSING OF PETS/ANIMALS
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. Mass will be celebrated outside. For anyone wanting to help on that day please speak to Fr Richard. Please remember to keep your animals restrained, bring along bags to keep the areas tidy as well as a hat and water for both pilgrim and pet.

40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year, We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. From Fatima Day (13th October) the calendar of events will be available outlining the various celebrations to mark this great milestone.

MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
After the success of the last morning tea, general consensus is that the pilgrims and locals would like to see a continuation of especially during the warmer months, therefore we will try it on a monthly basis. For anyone wishing to help wit food or make a donation please speak to Fr Richard. The next morning tea will be Sunday 22nd October 2023.

Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 1st):

ANNUAL RETREAT
Each 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 this week, Fr Brian Harrison will be the Priest in residence and will celebrate Mass at 11am and be available for confessions and the Church will be open as usual for private prayer.

FATIMA DAY – Friday 13th October
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.

MASS WITH THE BLESSING OF PETS/ANIMALS
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. Mass will be celebrated outside. For anyone wanting to help on that day please speak to Fr Richard. Please remember to keep your animals restrained, bring along bags to keep the areas tidy as well as a hat and water for both pilgrim and pet.

40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year, We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. From Fatima Day (13th October) the calendar of events will be available outlining the various celebrations to mark this great milestone.

MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
After the success of the last morning tea, general consensus is that the pilgrims and locals would like to see a continuation of especially during the warmer months, therefore we will try it on a monthly basis. For anyone wishing to help wit food or make a donation please speak to Fr Richard. The next morning tea will be Sunday 22nd October 2023.

Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 24th):

MORNING TEA AFTER 8AM MASS
Last 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 locals would like to see a continuation of morning tea, especially during the warmer months, therefore we will try it on a monthly basis. The next morning tea will be Sunday 22nd October 2023.

ANNUAL RETREAT
Each 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 that week there will be a Priest in residence for Mass at 11am and the Church will be open for private prayer.

FATIMA DAY – Friday 13th October
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.

MASS WITH THE BLESSING OF PETS/ANIMALS
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. Mass will be celebrated outside. For anyone wanting to help on that day please speak to Fr Richard. More information will come out in the next couple of weeks.

40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year, We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. From Fatima Day (13th October) the calendar of events will be available outlining the various celebrations to mark this great milestone.

ANNUAL LEAVE
From 14th September, Fr Joseph Maria is taking a portion of his holiday. We pray that Fr Joseph has a good and safe time away.

Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (September 17th):

FATIMA DAY – Wednesday 13th September
This 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 BEE
Thank you to all you turned up and helped out on Saturday 16th with the monthly working bee. Next working bee is on the front page of the bulletin.

MORNING TEA AFTER MASS
This morning Sunday 17th September. Morning Tea will be held in the Old Monastery for those attending the 8am Mass. Thank you to all those who prepared something sweet or savoury, it is very much appreciated.

ANNUAL RETREAT
Each 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 that week there will be a Priest in residence for Mass at 11am and the Church will be open for private prayer.

FATIMA DAY – Friday 13th October
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.

MASS WITH THE BLESSING OF PETS/ANIMALS
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. Mass will be celebrated outside. For anyone one wanting to help on that day please speak to Fr Richard. More information will come out in the next couple of weeks.

40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year, We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. From Fatima Day (13th October) the calendar of events will be available outlining the various celebrations to mark this great milestone.

ANNUAL LEAVE
From 14th September, Fr Joseph Maria is taking a portion of his holiday. We pray that Fr Joseph has a good and safe time away.