Gents,
If you have not done so already, please let me know if you are coming with us by email at ckoz654@aol.com or text me at 804-519-0696.
Please include in your response whether you could be a driver ( if necessary) and how many passengers you can comfortably fit in your vehicle. Please recall that driving traditionally garners you a free lunch and beverage at The Dubliner.
Here is the tentative schedule. Please note that all components are truly optional. Except for our prompt morning departure time, you can spend your pilgrimage time however you see fit. The bookstore and gift shop are both open while we are there, along with time for private prayer.
6:15-6:20 Gather in front parking lot of St. Bridget for carpool
6:29 Departure
8:30 Breakfast available in Shrine Cafeteria
9:00-10:00 Guided Tour of the Shrine
10:00-12:00 Confessions Available on Crypt Level
10:00-11:00 Visit to the Dominican House of Studies, which will include praying the Rosary in their beautiful Chapel, led by our guide, Brother Anselm. Or, gather some guys for a visit to the Shrine of St. Pope John Paul II on Harwood Rd.
12:00 Noon Holy Mass in the Crypt Church at the Shrine
1:00 p.m. ( immediately following Mass) Stations of the Cross in the Crypt Church
Approximately 2:15 p.m. Lunch at The Dubliner. Traditionally, drivers are treated by the group. Please try to bring cash to pitch in and prepare yourself for some DC sticker shock.
5:00-5:30 depending on traffic. Arrive back at St. Bridget
Hope you can make it!
Mike K.