Here is our schedule for Saturday's Lenten Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (the largest Catholic Church in the United States) and the Shrine of Saint Pope John Paul II.
As always, all of these components are optional and you can always spend your time visiting the bookstore, gift shop, or in private prayer in the Shrine or on the grounds.
Please be on time, we need to leave on time so as not to be rushed. We are welcoming 5 men from St. Edward's on the trip this year!
6:15-6:25 Meet at St. Bridget front parking lot
6:30 Departure
8:30 Coffee, etc. in Shrine cafeteria
9:00 Guided Tour
10:00-11:00 Confessions ( Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel with Fr. Stefan or Confession Chapel on Crypt Church level); private prayer
11:00 Mass celebrated by Fr. Stefan in Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel
11:45-12:50 Side trip to St. John Paul II Shrine to visit temporary exhibit of The Life and Legacy of St. Thomas More
1:00-2:00(approx.) Stations of the Cross in the Crypt Church at The Shrine
2:30(approx.) Lunch @ The Dubliner
Return to Richmond
Please email Mike K. to reserve your spot -ckoz654@aol.com
Here are some links:
http://www.jp2shrine.org/en/news/thomas-more-exhibit.html
http://www.jp2shrine.org/en/index.html
http://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4719297/k.BF65/Home.htm