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2008 Guadalupe
Anniversary Pilgrimage
Friday, Dec. 6, 2008 to Friday, Dec. 13, 2008 (8 days, 7 nights)
WE WILL BE THERE ON OUR LADY of GUADALUPE'S
FEAST DAY, DECEMBER 12
the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8
as well as the Feast of Juan Diego, Dec. 9
Tour Coordinator — Dr. Rosalie A. Turton
Directed by Mr. Francisco Benitez and a Catholic team.
Price $1399 from Newark (Land and Air) ($899 Land only)
Single supplement...$249. Triple room...deduct $50. per person.
Deposit $300 per person.
The price includes air transportation from Newark,
hotels, airport transfers, baggage transfers, English speaking guide,
101 Sacred Hearts jacket, deluxe motorcoach, and breakfast and dinner daily.
Mass and Rosaries daily. A priest will accompany our group.
With us will be the 101 Foundation Pilgrim Virgin Statue.
Date: 2008 Activity:
1) Sat., Dec. 6:
Depart from Newark or JFK to for an evening arrival into Mexico City.
2) Sun., Dec. 7:
Restful morning and breakfast. At 10 A.M. we will survey the local area around the
hotel. Then we join the locals for a noon Mass at the beautiful St. Jude’s church. After lunch, we will visit the beautiful Shrine of Our Lady of Good Remedies. There, also, we see giant statue of St. Michael the Archangel, as we learn about the history of the area.
3) Mon., Dec. 8:
There is a special and beautiful Mass today at the Basilica because of the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception. Visit the Church of the Hill, Church of the Well, Monument of the Offerings, & Church of the Indians. After lunch, we visit the Religious Museum and pray the Rosary at the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. Afternoon visit to Tlatelolco,
where Juan Diego was baptized. During the day, we will visit the history site of the
three cultures of Mexico.
4) Tue., Dec. 9:
We will drive from Mexico City through spectacular mountains with a view of the two
most famous peaks covered with eternal snow...considered one of the most beautiful drives in Mexico. If we get an early start and clear roads, we will have an early Mass. Otherwise, it will be a late Mass. Visit the church of St. Michael, where another miraculous well was drilled, and we will be able to secure some of the healing water to drink and take home. Then we will have our Mass at the beautiful Shrine of Our Lady of Ocotlan and an opportunity to obtain some of the miraculous water there. After a lunch stop, time permitting, we proceed to Puebla to see St. Dominic's Church. The Chapel there, called the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, has been called the "Eight Wonder of the World," because of its scalloped gold leaf walls and ceilings. Then visit the Church of St. Francis of Assisi to see the incorrupt body of St. Sebastian de Aparicio. Late return for dinner.
5) Wed., Dec. 10:
After breakfast, we depart for Tulpetlac to have Mass at the Shrine of the fifth apparition, where Juan Diego's uncle, Juan Bernadino, was cured. There is a miraculous well at this site. This is the week of the Feast Day of Saint Juan Diego, and the anniversary of Our Lady's first apparition to him on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City. Visit to Aclman to the interesting 14th century Augustinian Monastery. Nearby, twin brothers will demonstrate how the Aztecs used the maguey cactus. Lunch, followed by a visit to the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon in Teotihuacan.
6) Thur., Dec. 11:
Mass at the Jesuit Holy Family Church, to see and pray at the tomb of Fr. Miguel Agustin Pro, S.J. the Jesuit martyr. Then visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and tour of the Cathedral and see the Tomb of Bishop Zumarraga. We will see the main temple of the Aztecs. Time permitting, we expect to visit the Museum of Anthropology, the largest one in Latin America, and then proceed to the Xochimilco Floating Gardens for a Mexican gondola-boat ride. Evening...the Musicians Mass at the Basilica. It starts at about 9 p.m. and lasts till 2 a.m. It can be viewed on television at 11 p.m. Probable standing and constant walking for those who wish to be there. We usually have some balcony seats.
7) Fri., Dec. 12:
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As usual, we expect to have reserved seats in the balcony for our group for the Main Mass at the Basilica. It is estimated that some 600 thousand people will be present at the Shrine on that day! Constant music and
dancing by the natives takes place throughout the day and night. Afternoon time for prayer, shopping, and more sightseeing.
8) Sat., Dec. 13:
Mass and transfers to airport for our flight back to the United States, arriving there
on the same day.
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Patron of Pilgrims - St. Benedict Joseph Labre
Patrons of the 101 Foundation - St. Joseph and St. Raphael
Announcing A Mini-retreat
Prior to the 2008 Guadalupe Anniversary Pilgrimage
Washington, New Jersey
| Nonrefundable deposit: |
$25 per person |
| Total price is: |
$199 per person for a double room
$299 for a single room |
| Included are: |
Three nights lodging, three full dinners, spiritual video showings, private conferences with priest upon request, Eucharistic adoration periods, Rosary social hours, daily transportation, and transportation to and from airport. |
If you are driving, cars may be parked at the Fatima House in Washington, New Jersey, at no charge, for the duration of the pilgrimage. On the day of departure going on pilgrimage, we will meet at the 11 a.m. Rosary and Mass at the Blue Army Shrine here and then we will park the cars at Fatima House, but please let us know in advance. We will be using a commercial bus from the Washington, NJ area, to go to and from the airport.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
- Retreat officially begins at 5 p.m. (Drive here or fly into JFK, NY, and further instructions will be provided).
- Dinner in excellent Washington, New Jersey restaurant (included)
- Following dinner, there will be a Rosary and dessert at Fatima House
Day 2: Thursday, December 4, 2008
- Breakfast on your own 11 :30 a.m. Mass at Blue Army Shrine
- Shrine store will be open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Transportation to restaurant for lunch (on your own) and return to lodging
- Divine Mercy Chaplet and spiritual video showings at Fatima House
- Dinner at excellent restaurant (included) and return to lodging
Day 3: Friday, December 5, 2008
- Breakfast on your own, followed by 11 a.m. Rosary and Mass at the Blue Army Shrine
- Transportation for lunch (on your own)
- 3 p.m. Walking Station of the Cross/Rosary Garden at Blue Army Shrine
- 6:30 p.m. dinner in a different excellent restaurant (included)
- 8 p.m. Rosary meeting, social hour and religious video
Day 1: Saturday, December 6, 2008
- Breakfast on your own
- Depart for early morning Mass
- Depart for airport
Revised January 11, 2008
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