NEW!
ASSISI PROJECT 2011
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE
October 26, 2011-November 3, 2011
For the past three years, more than thirty adult parishioners have met once each month for Mass, a community supper, and a period of faith formation and discussion -- a spiritual journey dedicated to living more deeply as disciples of Christ as exemplified by Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi.
The culmination of each year's formation and prayer has been a pilgrimage and retreat to Assisi and Rome, where we literally walked in the footsteps of our patron saints, prayed in their great basilicas, visited Vatican City, and also spent much time each day in prayer, spiritual discussion, and worship.
Pilgrimage and retreat has always been a basic component of the Franciscan spiritual tradition. During his lifetime, Saint Francis journeyed on foot throughout the known world to preach the gospel. Some scholars believe that Francis actually visited the Holy Land. So, in 2011, after much deliberation and prayer, our group has decided to prepare for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from October 26, 2011 through November 3, 2011!
During this nine day pilgrimage (managed by Collette Vacations), we will celebrate Mass each day and visit the following cities and sites: Bethlehem, Cana, Capernaum, Jaffa, Jerusalem, Nazareth, the Mount of Olives, the Mount of the Beatitudes, Mount Zion, the Sea of Galilee, the Church of the Nativity, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Wailing Wall.
All adult parishioners are welcome to join the Assisi Project. You don't need to travel with us to be a part of our spiritual fellowship. Anyone interested in strengthening their spiritual life through the Franciscan tradition is welcome to join us!
In addition to next year's pilgrimage, the Assisi Project will offer opportunities for adult faith formation, fellowship, prayer and retreat. If you would like to learn more about the Assisi Project, our opportunities for faith formation and retreat, or our pilgrimage to the Holy Land, please contact Cliff Garvey at assisiproject@ymail.com. May the Lord give you peace at Christmas and throughout the New Year!
