MARCH 2008
| Saturday, March 1 | - First Saturday (see programme). |
| Sunday, March 2 | - Pilgrimage day of the Abruzzesi Community, Chapel of St Gabriel. |
| Friday, March 7 | - First Friday (see programme) |
| Saturday, March 8 | - Pilgrimage day of the Hungarian Community. |
| Sunday, March 9 | - Pilgrimage day of the Catholic Association of Sydney Tamils with Holy Mass at 12pm. |
| Thursday, March 13 | - FATIMA DAY (see programme). |
| Friday, March 14 | - Saint Patrick - 11am Holy Mass followed by the Stations of the Cross and the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration. |
| Saturday, March 15 | - Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary. - 11am Solemn Mass followed by the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and devotion to Saint Joseph. |
| Sunday, March 16 | - PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY - Masses as on Sunday. - 3pm Stations of the Cross. |
| Thursday, March 20 | - HOLY THURSDAY - 6pm Mass of the Lord's Supper. |
| Friday, March 21 | - GOOD FRIDAY (Day of Fast and Abstinence) - 11am re-enactment of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (starts at the entrance of the property); - 2pm Stations of the Cross; - 3pm Liturgy of the Lords Passion and veneration of the Cross. |
| Saturday, March 22 | - HOLY SATURDAY - 6pm Easter Vigil Mass. |
| Sunday, March 23 | - EASTER SUNDAY - Masses as on Sunday. |
| Monday, March 24 | - EASTER MONDAY - Masses 10am Polish language and 11am English language. |
| Saturday, March 29 | - THE VISIT OF THE CROSS AND ICON, THE SYMBOLS OF WORLD YOUTH DAY. Programme: - 10am - solemn entry into church and veneration; - 11am - Solemn Mass celebrated by Bishop Peter Ingham; - 1pm - Eucharistic Procession with the Rosary to the Grotto; - 2:15pm - Departure of the Cross and Icon; |
| Sunday, March 30 | - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy - Main celebration of Mass at 11am - 1pm Procession with the Blessed Sacrament and the image of Divine Mercy to the Grotto, followed by the Veneration of the Holy Picture, Act of Consecration, Anointing of the sick and individual blessing with the Blessed Sacrament. - 3pm Conclusion - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. |
| Monday, March 31 | - Annunciation of the Lord - 11am Mass and Rosary. |
APRIL 2008
| Friday, April 4 | - First Friday (see programme). |
| Saturday, April 5 | - First Saturday (see programme). |
| Sunday, April 13 | - FATIMA DAY (see programme). |
| Saturday, April 19 | - Anniversary of election of Pope Benedict XVI. |
| Sunday, April 20 | - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY (see programme). |
| Friday, April 25 | - ANZAC Day - 11am Holy Mass |
| Sunday, April 27 | - Masses as on Sunday. - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. |
MAY 2008
| NO MASS AT 9AM ON SUNDAYS TILL NOVEMBER | ||
| Friday, May 2 | - First Friday (see programme) | |
| Saturday, May 3 | - First Saturday (see programme). | |
| Sunday, May 4 | - Ascension of the Lord. - Pilgrimage day of Castiglionese Community - Our Lady of Catena chapel. | |
| Sunday, May 11 | - PENTECOST. - Pilgrimage day of the Community of Our Lady of Anzano chapel and Anglo-Indian Community of Happy Voyage chapel. | |
| Tuesday, May 13 | - Our Lady of Fatima - FATIMA DAY (see programme). - First apparition of Our Lady at Fatima. | |
| Sunday, May 18 | - THE HOLY TRINITY. - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy (see programme).. | |
| Saturday, May 24 | - OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS. - The Anniversary of the dedication of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy in "Penrose Park". Mass at 11am. | |
| Sunday, May 25 | - THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi). Masses as on Sunday. - Main Solemn Mass at 11am; - 1 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Eucharistic procession to the four stations. - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. | |
| Friday, May 30 | - Sacred Heart of Jesus. - Solemn Mass at 11am followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and devotion to the Sacred Heart. | |
| Saturday, May 31 | - Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth. | |
JUNE 2008
| Sunday, June 1 | - Immaculate Heart of Mary. - Patronal Feast of the Diocese of Wollongong. Main celebration of Mass 11am followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and devotion to Our Lady. |
| Friday, June 6 | - First Friday (see programme). |
| Saturday, June 7 | - First Saturday (see programme). |
| Friday, June 13 | - Our Lady of Fatima - FATIMA DAY (see programme). - Blessing of the bread of Saint Anthony of Padua. |
| Sunday, June 15 | - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy (see programme).. |
| Tuesday, June 24 | - Birth of Saint John the Baptist - Solemnity. |
| Sunday, June 29 | - Saints Peter and Paul. The begining of the year of St Paul the Apostle, to prepare for 2000th Anniversary of his birth. - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. |
JULY 2008
| Friday, July 4 | - First Friday (see programme). |
| Saturday, July 5 | - First Saturday (see programme). |
| Friday, July 11 | - PROPOSED RE-ENACTMENT OF THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BEFORE WYD. - Starting 11am - but still to be confirmed. |
| Sunday, July 13 | - FATIMA DAY (see programme). - Pilgrimage day of the International Catholic Military Community for WYD with Most Rev Max Davis, Military Bishop of Australia. |
| Tuesday, July 15 - 20 | - THE XXIII WORLD YOUTH DAY IN SYDNEY. WYD08 Involves a week of celebration and education following the theme chosen by the Holy Father: "You will receive power when the HOLY SPIRIT comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses ..." (Act 1:8), starting with the Opening Mass of welcome in Sydney. For more information visit: www.wyd2008.org |
| Wednesday, July 16 | - Our Lady of Mount Carmel - 11am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary and blessing of the Brown Scapular. |
| Sunday, July 20 | - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy (see programme). |
| Saturday, July 26 | - Saints Joachim and Ann, parents of Mary. |
| Sunday, July 27 | - Masses as on Sunday. - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. |
AUGUST 2008
| Friday, August 1 | - First Friday (see programme). |
| Saturday, August 2 | - First Saturday (see programme). |
| Wednesday, August 6 | - Transfiguration of the Lord. |
| Friday, August 8 | - Blessed Mary MacKillop. |
| Wednesday, August 13 | - FATIMA DAY (see programme). |
| Friday, August 15 | - ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY INTO HEAVEN - (Holy Day of Obligation). - 11am Solemn Mass followed by Marian Devotion |
| Sunday, August 17 | - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy (see programme). - Pilgrimage day of the Community of St Rocco Chapel. |
| Friday, August 22 | - Queenship of the Virgin Mary. |
| Sunday, August 24 | - OUR LADY OF JASNA GORA - Solemn Mass at 11am. - Pilgrimage of Hungarian Community. |
| Sunday, August 31 | - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. |
SEPTEMBER 2008
| Friday, September 5 | - First Friday (see programme). |
| Saturday, September 6 | - First Saturday (see programme). - BIRTH OF THE VIRGIN MARY |
| Monday, September 8 | - Birth of the Virgin Mary - Solemn Mass at 11am, followed by Exposition and Rosary devotion to Our Lady. |
| Saturday, September 13 | - FATIMA DAY (see programme). - Special blessing of cars and drivers. |
| Sunday, September 14 | - Triumph of the Holy Cross - Mass as on Sunday. |
| Monday, September 15 | - Our Lady of Sorrows - Mass 11am. |
| Sunday, September 21 | - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy (see programme). |
| Tuesday, September 23 | - Padre Pio of Pietrelcina - Mass 11am. |
| Saturday, September 27 | - Pilgrimage of Filipino Community, additional Mass in the chapel at 11am |
| Sunday, September 28 | - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. |
| Monday, September 29 | - Sts, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, the Archangels. |
OCTOBER 2008
MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
| Thursday, October 2 | - Guardian Angels |
| Friday, October 3 | - First Friday (see programme). |
| Saturday, October 4 | - First Saturday (see programme). - Celebration of OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY. |
| Sunday, October 5 | - Pilgrimage of Lebanese Community - Sts Sarkis and Bakhos chapel. |
| Tuesday, October 7 | - Celebration of OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY. - 11am Solemn Mass followed by the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary devotion. |
| Monday, October 13 | -
FATIMA DAY - Last apparition of Our Lady at Fatima (see programme). - Pilgrimage of the Maltese Community. |
| Sunday, October 19 | - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy (see programme). |
| Sunday, October 26 | - Masses as on Sunday. - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. |
| Tuesday, October 28 | - Saints Simon and Jude, apostles |
NOVEMBER 2008
9AM SUNDAY MASSES START TO BE CELEBRATED UNTILL 1 MAY
| Saturday, November 1 | - All Saints Day - Mass 11am. During November we pray for all who have died and ask God that they may be given a share in the victory of the risen Christ, the Conqueror of death. May all our loved ones rest in His peace. - First Saturday (see programme). |
| Sunday, November 2 | - Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) |
| Friday, November 7 | - First Friday (see programme) . |
| Sunday, November 9 | - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. |
| Thursday, November 13 | - FATIMA DAY (see programme). |
| Sunday, November 16 | - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy (see programme). |
| Friday, November 21 | - Presentation of the Virgin Mary |
| SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 | - OUR LADY OF MERCY OF PENROSE PARK - THE MAIN CELEBRATION OF THE SHRINE. - 11AM SOLEMN MASS celebrated by His Lordship Peter Ingham, Bishop of Wollongong; - 1.30 pm A festival of music and folk dancing, with the opportunity to buy food prepared by our volunteers. |
| Sunday, November 23 | - Christ the King. Masses as on Sunday. |
| Sunday, November 30 | - First Sunday of Advent. Masses as on Sunday. - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon followed by Rosary procession for pilgrims of St Theresa of the Andes Chapel. |
DECEMBER 2008
| Friday, December 5 | - First Friday(see programme) . |
| Saturday, December 6 | - First Saturday (see programme). - St Nicholas (Special prayers for children) |
| Sunday, December 7 | - Annual pilgrimage day of the Portuguese Community. |
| Monday, December 8 | - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY. - 11am Solemn Mass followed by Marian Devotion. |
| Saturday, December 13 | - FATIMA DAY (see programme). - 700th Anniversary of the canonical approval of the Order of St Paul the First Hermit by the Holy See. |
| Sunday, December 21 | - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy (see programme). |
| Wednesday, December 24 | - CHRISTMAS EVE - 12 midnight English Mass at Shrine church and Polish Mass at Nativity chapel. |
| Thursday, December 25 | - CHRISTMAS DAY (Holy Day of Obligation); - 10am Polish Mass - 11am English Mass. |
| Friday, December 26 | - Saint Stephen - 10am Polish Mass and 11am English Mass |
| Saturday, December 27 | - St John, apostle and evangelist - After Mass at 11am traditional blessing of wine. |
| Sunday, December 28 | - The Holy Family. - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. |
| Wednesday, December 31 | - New Years Eve - 11pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; - 12 midnight Mass (Welcome New Year). |
JANUARY 2009
| Thursday, January 1 | - MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Masses: - 10am Polish language - 11am English language |
| Friday, January 2 | - First Friday (see programme). |
| Saturday, January 3 | - First Saturday (see programme). |
| Sunday, January 4 | - Epiphany of the Lord - Masses as on Sunday. - Blessing of Chalk. |
| Sunday, January 11 | - Baptism of the Lord. |
| Tuesday, January 13 | - FATIMA DAY (see programme). |
| Thursday, January 15 | - Feast Day of St Paul the First Hermit; - Mass 11am and renewal of the vows by Pauline Fathers and Brothers. |
| Friday, January 16 | - Our Lady Queen of Hermits - (Patroness of the Order of St Paul the First Hermit and yearly consecration to Our Lady of the Pauline Fathers and Brothers). |
| Saturday, January 17 | - Saint Anthony of Egypt. |
| Sunday, January 18 | - Celebration of ST PAUL THE FIRST HERMIT - Today concludes the 700th Anniversary of the Papal approval of the Order of St Paul the First Hermit. - Masses as on Sunday. 11am Solemn Mass on the Feast of the Pauline Fathers' Patriarch followed by devotion to St Paul and a traditional blessing of the fruits of the palm, a food of St Paul for 90 years. - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy (see programme). |
| Saturday, January 24 | - Pilgrimage day of the Hungarian Community. |
| Sunday, January 25 | - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. |
| Monday, January 26 | - AUSTRALIA DAY - Mass 11am followed by devotion and the prayers for Australia. |
FEBRUARY 2009
| Monday, February 2 | - Presentation of the Lord. - World Day of Consecrated Life. |
| Friday, February 6 | - First Friday (see programme). |
| Saturday, February 7 | - First Saturday (see programme). |
| Wednesday, February 11 | -
Our Lady of Lourdes - (World Day of prayer for the sick) - 11am Holy Mass, followed by the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and devotion to Our Lady. |
| Friday, February 13 | - FATIMA DAY (see programme). |
| Sunday, February 15 | - Monthly devotion to the Divine Mercy (see programme). |
| Sunday, February 22 | - Masses as on Sunday. - Additional Spanish Mass at 12 noon. |
| Wednesday, February 25 | - Ash Wednesday (Day of Fast and Abstinence) - After 11am Mass distribution of ashes followed by Stations of the Cross. |
| Friday, February 27 | - After 11am Mass the Stations of the Cross and the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration. |
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