Today we were honoured by the presence of Bishop Brian Mascord for the installation of Fr. Richard Green as Rector of the Shrine.
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 also an 8 am Mass on Sunday (and the 9:30 am Mass in Polish also).
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 may also be taken, but they are not to equal that of a full meal.
•Anyone who is sick or infirm is not obliged by these laws
Paschal Precept: The faithful are obliged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at least once a year. This is done between Ash Wednesday (22 February 2023) and Trinity Sunday (4 June 2023)
Stations of the Cross During Lent:
Stations will follow the Mass every Friday and Saturday during Lent
Palm Sunday:
Mass times as usual, 8am, 9:30am Polish, 11am with a procession to commemorate the Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem, gather outside the church.
Easter Triduum:
Good Friday 11am Passion Play 3pm Service followed by commencement of Divine Mercy Novena
Easter Vigil: The Easter Vigil 6pm
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord: Masses: 8am, 9:30am Polish, 11 am
Divine Mercy Sunday: Masses as usual for Sunday. Devotions 2-3pm at Divine Mercy chapel
Volunteers:
If you would like to volunteer for Good Friday, we are looking for volunteers to assist with parking, ushers and other general needs.
New Shop:
The new shop has been officially blessed and opened. A huge thank you to Fr Joseph for his efforts to make this happen. There will be a trial period and feedback sheets will be available. Please give us your constructive feedback.
New Driveway: Thank you for all those who have donated for the new driveway.
Fatima Day: Thursday,13 April. Our celebrant will be Fr Wojciech Sliwa, OSPPE, PP of Merrylands parish.
Update on Fr Gabriel:
Fr Richard received a phone call to inform him that Fr Gabriel has had 3
minor seizures this week. He has stabilised and is being closely monitored.
If you would like to write or visit Fr Gabriel you can send to the following:
Holy Family Retirement Village
116-132 Quakers Road
Marayong NSW 2148
If you would like to phone him 02 96788200 (this is to the front desk)
If you would like to visit him, please call ahead if you wish to visit.
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.
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.
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.
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 may also be taken, but they are not to equal that of a full meal.
•Anyone who is sick or infirm is not obliged by these laws
Paschal Precept: The faithful are obliged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Communion at least once a year. This is done between Ash Wednesday (22 February 2023) and Trinity Sunday (4 June 2023)
Stations of the Cross During Lent:
Stations will follow the Mass every Friday and Saturday during Lent
Easter Triduum:
Good Friday 11am Passion Play 3pm Service followed by commencement of Divine Mercy Novena
Easter Vigil: The Easter Vigil 6pm
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord: Masses: 8am, 9:30am Polish, 11 am
Divine Mercy Sunday: Masses as usual for Sunday. Devotions 2-3pm at Divine Mercy chapel
Volunteers:
If you would like to read at 11am Mass could you please let us know ahead of time. This includes regular pilgrims as well.
New Shop:
In the next couple of weeks, the new shop will be up and running. There will be a trial period and feedback sheets will be available. Please give us a constructive feedback.
Fatima Day: Thursday,13 April. Our celebrant will be Fr Wojciech Sliwa, OSPPE, PP of Merrylands parish.
Update on Fr Gabriel:
Fr Joseph went to see Fr Gabriel this week, he is in better spirits. He sends his regards to all.
If you would like to write or visit
Fr Gabriel you can send to the following:
Holy Family Retirement Village
116-132 Quakers Road
Marayong NSW 2148
If you would like to phone him 02 96788200 (this is to the front desk)
If you would like to visit him, please call ahead if you wish to visit.
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 giving glory to Christ through Mary.
We look forward to seeing everyone again next 13th.
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.
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. Joseph Novena Page.
