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:
We are looking forward to again seeing many of our generous pilgrims come to help maintain our Shrine.
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 in your prayers.
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.
Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for Fatima Day and the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
GOLF BUGGYS
Fr Richard has purchased two golf buggy’s for the benefit of pilgrims coming to the Shrine, especially for Fatima Day or any major solemnity. He is looking for people interested in driving them. For anyone interested please speak to Fr Richard or one of the community.
WEDNESDAY SHRINE MASS
Every Wednesday the Shrine Mass at 11am will be celebrated at the Old Monastery. The Shrine Church will be open for those wishing to visit.
CHURCH CLEANING
Next Church cleaning: Wednesday 6th September.
WORKING BEE
Next working bee: Saturday 19th August. For anyone seeking further information or would like to volunteer please speak to Fr Joseph Maria.
READERS AT MASS
We are looking for people interested in reading at the Sunday Masses. It is always good to have a few people and if this is achieved a roster can be created for each of the Masses. Please speak to one of the community or please email the office and specify which particular Sunday Mass you would like to read at and the regularity you can offer.
OLD MONASTERY
There are 4 rooms available for individuals or couples wishing to come and spend some time at Penrose Park ($30 without linen & $40 with linen). Please ring or go online to make a booking.
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year , we officially celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. Calendar of events will be ready next month.
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.
Here are some Photos from Last Month’s Fatima Day.
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:
It is planned that the talk will be a reflection on the Feast of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which happens on the 8th of September.
Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations 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 PROFESSION
Congratulations to Br Augustine who will be renewing his Religious Vows at the 11am Mass. Please continue to pray for vocations to our Religious Order and got the Priesthood and religious life in general.
11am MASS EACH WEDNESDAY
Commencing 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 more regular usage as well as the Church cleaning is organised for Wednesdays. The main Shrine Church will still be open for visitation.
UPCOMING DATES
Church cleaning: Next Church cleaning: Wednesday 9th August.
Fatima Day: Sunday 13th August – Main Celebrant: Fr Jaroslaw Zan OSPPE, Provincial
Working bee: Next working bee: Saturday 19th August. For anyone seeking further information or would like to volunteer please speak to Fr Joseph Maria.
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year, We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. There will be a calendar of events coming out by the end of August outlining the various celebrations to mark this great milestone.
A reminder that tomorrow we will be celebrating our First Saturday Devotions in the Shrine. The program will be as follows:
The Devotional Talk will be given by Fr. Joseph Maria on the Black Madonna, whose feast day is later this month on the 26th of August.
Here are the Announcements from the Bulletin for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
RENEWAL OF RELIGIOUS PROFESSION
Br 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 keep him and others in formation in your prayers. Please continue to pray for vocations to our Religious family.
CHURCH CLEANING
The 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 of pilgrimage and the house of God. Therefore Fr Richard has organised that the Shrine Church will be deep cleaned once a month. There will be notice given and the 11am Mass for that particular day will be celebrated in the Chapel at the Old Monastery. Next Church cleaning: Wednesday 9th August.
WORKING BEE
Thank you to all who turned up and participated in the monthly working bee. Next working bee: Saturday 19th August. For anyone seeking further information or would like to volunteer please speak to Fr Joseph Maria.
OLD MONASTERY
There are 4 rooms available for individuals or couples wishing to come and spend some time at Penrose Park ($30 without linen & $40 with linen). There is also a decent conference room. Fr Richard intends to start monthly morning teas after the 8am Mass at the old monastery starting in September when the weather warms up. If there is anyone interested in helping to organise/coordinate this please speak to Fr Richard.
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHRINE
Next year, We will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the blessing and opening of the Shrine. There will be a calendar of events coming out by the end of August outlining the various celebrations to mark this great milestone.
ANNUAL LEAVE
Fr Richard is taking annual leave from Thursday 20th July to Tuesday 1st August. Any enquires or the need to speak to a Priest please refer to Fr Joseph Maria, Subprior.
We once again thank Fr Getulio Goncalves-Neto for coming to celebrate our Fatima Day this month. Here are some of the photos from the occasion.
At the next Fatima Day, on SUNDAY, the 13th of August, the main celebrant will be Fr. Jaroslaw Zan, our Provincial Superior and the Superior of the Monastery in QLD, Marian Valley.
