Information for Pilgrims
 
XXVI Walking Pilgrimage
from Great Meadows, NJ to American Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA
August 8-11 2013


The XXVI Walking Pilgrimage will begin at 7:00 am (registration from 5.30am) on Thursday, August 8th. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Great Meadows, NJ.

The conclusion of the Walking Pilgrimage will be a Holy Mass celebrated on Sunday, August 11th at 2:00 pm at American Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA.

Mass is celebrated daily. There are many opportunities for confession, counseling, reflection and fellowship.

Please note: A pilgrimage is an occasion for penance and prayer,
and requires appropriate behavior as well as the appropriate dress.


Registration costs per day (2013)
Adults: $28.00
Young Adults (15-24): $23.00
Children (7-14): $13
Children (3-6): Flat fee $5
Children (0-2): Free

Seniors (65+): Flat fee $10

Discount for on-line registration before August 1st

Included in your registration: baggage transport, insurance, on-site First Aid, rest stops, campsites, provisions, etc.

Checks or Money Orders should be made out to: Sts. Peter and Paul Church

Registration (click here to download registration form)
For security reasons, everyone must be registered.

General Registration:
Wed., Aug. 7
7pm to 10pm @ Great Meadows

Thurs., Aug. 8
5.30am to 8am @ Great Meadows

7:30am to 9am @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center

Friday, Aug. 9
6am to 8.00am @ Great Meadows

5:30am to 8:00am @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center
5pm to 7pm @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center

(NOTE: Next year (2014) NO registration in Great Meadows on Friday morning). Registration will be in Czestochowa on Friday morning.

Saturday, Aug. 10
6 am to 8am @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center
5pm to 7pm @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center

Sunday, Aug. 11
6am to 8am @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center

You are welcome to join the pilgrimage on whichever day(s) suits you best. You will be transported to the pilgrimage after your registration.

NOTE:
IF YOU HAVE A CAR

  • You CANNOT leave your car at Great Meadows.
  • Once you complete your registration on Thursday morning, drive your car to Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown (directions to Doylestown, PA) and park in the designated area. You will be provided directions to Czestochowa as necessary at the time of registration.
  • From there, you will be transported by bus to the pilgrimage.
    o Buses leave promptly at 10:00 am

What to bring:
The Holy Bible, prayer book and rosary, tent, air mattress, sleeping bag, poncho(s), comfortable walking shoes, casual shoes, appropriate clothing, lots of socks (about 2 pairs per day), some snacks, some first-aid items (powder, bandages) sun screen, bug repellent, dry and wet tissues, towel, toothbrush, personal hygiene items, etc.

Note: Each person is allowed 2 pieces of luggage. You must have your own tent. Please try to pack as light as possible. Each piece must have an luggage tag with your name, address and phone number. Please tag all of your belongings.

Youth under the age of 18 not accompanied by a parent must present a signed copy of Guardian Permission Slip available for download here.


Please call Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in Great Meadows for additional information.


Registration in NJ:
Saints Peter & Paul R.C. Church
360 Route 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
tel: 908-637-4269

ARS CATHOLICA
6 Village Square East
Botany Village, Clifton, NJ 07011
tel: 973-772-3187
email: books@arscatholica.com

Sacred Heart R.C. Church
98 South 2nd Avenue
Manville, NJ 08835
Contact: Louise
tel: 908-707-8128
web: www.sacred-heart-church.org

St. Teresa of the Child Jesus R.C. Church
122 Liberty Ave
Linden, NJ 07036
Contact: Hania Zaczkowska
tel: 732-642-1973

St. Stanislaw Kostka R.C. Church
184 Ray St
Garfield, NJ 08026
Bus is available on Thursday morning at 4:30am and after the pilgrimage from American Czestochowa. The cost of the bus is $30.00 per person. Please contact Rev. Piotr (Peter) Haldas at 973-772-7922 for more details.

Registration in Connecticut:
St. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church
310 Pulaski St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
Contact: Marzena and/or Slawomir
tel: 203-450-0228

Registration in NY on August 4th:
St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church - 8/4/2013 after the Mass at 11am
1273 58th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Contact: Teresa
tel: 718-854-1450
web: www.francesdechantal.org

St. Stanislaw R.C. Church - 8/4/2013 8.30-2:30 and 9:00pm
607 Humboldt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Contact: Peter
tel: 718-387-4484
web: www.ststanskostka.org

St. Matthias Church - 8/4/2013 after the Mass at 9.30am
58-15 Catalpa Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Kontakt: Barbara 718-821-1193
web: www.saintmatthiaschurch.net

When you register in one of the three churches in New York, you can make a reservation for a bus which will drive you to the pilgrimage on Thursday or Saturday morning.