The Diocese of Aberdeen
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
with Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB
4th-11th July 2012
Parish Group
St Mary’s, Inverness
and
St Columba’s, Culloden
(Parish Group Leader : Deacon Patrick Darbyshire)
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen
Registered Scottish Charity 005122
The Programme will include:
· Opening Mass in Chapel of St John Vianney
· Visit to the Grotto with the Diocesan Candle
· Mass in the Crypt of the Holy Rosary Basilica
· The Daily Procession of the Blessed Sacrament
· International Mass : Underground Basilica of St Pius X
· Service of Reconciliation : Chapel of St Maximilian Kolbe (many opportunities for Confession)
· The Daily Torchlight Procession
· The High Stations of the Cross : also the Lower Stations
· The Experience of Immersion in the Healing Waters
· Mass at the Grotto
· Walk to the Statue of St Margaret of Scotland
· Optional Day Excursion by Coach (Mancunia arrange)
· Plenty of free time for private devotions, rest and relaxation (religious shops, cafes, bars and local sights)
· Everyone will be given a full programme and information before departure.
Price: £684.00
THE PRICE INCLUDES
· Return flight Edinburgh>Toulouse
Toulouse>Edinburgh
· ONE Free bag of maximum weight 22kg + hand luggage
· Passenger Service Charge; airport taxes and security charges; £13 UK Air Passenger Duty and APC £2.50
· Local Tourist Tax and VAT
· Airport coach transfers on arrival and departure between Toulouse and Lourdes
· Accommodation for SEVEN NIGHTS in twin en-suite rooms
· A Single Room will attract a Supplementary Fee (£114)
· Full Board : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
· Travel Documents and Pilgrimage badge.
· Services of a Courier, from Mancunia
( a travel agency specialising in pilgrimages and tours to shrines- the Diocese has been well served by them in the past).
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Extra Expenditure: Travel to and from Edinburgh will be extra, but Deacon Patrick will discuss ways and means of keeping this as cheap as possible. He will call an early meeting of pilgrims to discuss this.
Personal Travel Insurance: This will be the responsibility of each pilgrim to arrange for themselves. However, it can be purchased from Mancunia at the time of booking: (£36, however see details).
The European Health Card: Each pilgrim should take a European Health Card- obtain it free from the Post Office.
FLIGHTS:
Wednesday 4th July Wednesday 11th July
Departs Edinburgh: 9.35am Departs Toulouse: 1.05pm
Arrives Toulouse: 1.45pm Arrives
Edinburgh: 3.15pm
ACCOMMODATION in the “St Louis de France”
Pilgrims will stay for seven nights in this large, comfortable and traditional hotel that overlooks the River Gave. It is close to the Pont Vieux and is not far from St Joseph’s Gate with easy access to the Domaine. All bedrooms have a shower or bath, and WC en-suite. There are steps to the main entrance but wheelchair access is readily available. There is a comfortable lounge and a pleasant bar.
How to Book
Please contact Deacon Patrick to obtain one of the Mancunia Booking Forms.
( Dcn Patrick : 01456 450154)
A Message from Father James Bell : Parish Priest
I have been on two Diocesan pilgrimages to Lourdes, and each time I have been profoundly touched by the experience. Lourdes is a place of genuine healing. Whatever we take to the Shrine whether our fears, our ills, our hopes or our tears there is no doubt that “the moving waters....at their priest like task” bring a sense of acceptance, serenity and calm. We can go there to offer ourselves to God, to pray for others, to assist the sick, or simply to have a well-earned rest. Whoever goes will have a gracious experience.
Your presence, dear pilgrim, will be important to God and to all with whom you travel. You will find the Divine Compassion overflowing through the Mysteries of Faith, and the Sorrows, Joys and Glories of the Most Holy Rosary. Please book early and travel with the prayers of us all to support you. Dear friends, pray for us, for our healing and peace. Fr James
