Information for Pilgrims
 
29th Walking Pilgrimage
from Great Meadows, NJ to American Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA
August 11-14, 2016


The 29th Walking Pilgrimage will begin at 7:00 am (registration begins at 5.30am) on Thursday, August 11th at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Great Meadows, NJ.

The conclusion of the Walking Pilgrimage will be a Holy Mass celebrated on Sunday, August 14th at 12:00 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.



By joining this pilgrimage you hold harmless and release, Ss. Peter & Paul Church, the pastor and staff, workers of the Pilgrimage, the Diocese of Metuchen, and the Bishop of Metuchen from and against any and all liability for any type of loss, damage, or injuries.

Registration costs per day
Adults: $30.00
Young Adults (15-24): $25.00
Children (7-14): $15
Children (3-6): Flat fee $5
Children (0-2): Free

Seniors (65+): $10 per day

NOTE: If you intend to register in the parks an additional "Park Fee" of $25 will be added to your registration total.

There are 3 ways to join our Walking Pilgrimage;
1) Registering By Mail (Discount)    NOW CLOSED
2) General (in-person) Registration
3) Pre-Registration (Discount)



See below for all these details and decide what is best for you. We kindlly ask you strongly consider Registering By Mail or Pre-Register (same discount for both).


*** When paying we accept, check, cash, or money order. No credit cards or ATM machines available.

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1) Registering By Mail

DISCOUNT FOR Registering by Mail before JULY 31st
*** If Registrating By Mail you MUST pick up your registration packet at the church in Great Meadows, NJ OR Doylestown, PA. You can not pick up at the parks.

NOTE: If you intend to register in the parks an additional "Park Fee" of $25 will be added to your registration total.

Registering By Mail NOW CLOSED

For security reasons, everyone must be registered.

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2) General (in-person) Registration

NOTE: If you intend to register in the parks an additional "Park Fee" of $25 will be added to your registration total.

Wed., Aug. 10
7pm to 9pm @ Great Meadows

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Thurs., Aug. 11
5:30am to 7am @ Great Meadows

7:30am to 9am @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center
          Last bus leaves 9:30am sharp

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Friday, Aug. 12
NO REGISTRATION IN GREAT MEADOWS

6am to 6:45am @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center
          Last van leaves 7:00am sharp

5pm to 7pm @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center
          Last van leaves 7:15pm sharp

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Saturday, Aug. 13
6am to 8am @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center
          Last bus leaves 8:15am sharp

5pm to 7pm @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center
          Last van leaves 7:15pm sharp

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Sunday, Aug. 14
6am to 8am @ Czestochowa outside the Visitors Center
          Last bus leaves 8:15am sharp



You are welcome to join the pilgrimage on whichever day(s) suits you best according to the times AND locations specified above. You will be transported to the pilgrimage after you register.

Included in your registration: baggage transport, on-site First Aid, rest stops, campsites, meals & drinks, Port-A-Johns, permits, etc.

Checks or Money Orders should be made out to: "Ss. Peter & Paul Church".

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.
  • The last bus leaves promptly at 9:30 am.

What to bring:
A rosary, tent, sleeping bag, rain poncho, comfortable walking 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, refillable water bottle etc.

Luggage: 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 Ss. Peter & Paul Parish in Great Meadows for additional information, 908-637-4269.


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3) Pre-Registration

NOTE: If you intend to register in the parks an additional "Park Fee" of $25 will be added to your registration total.

DISCOUNT FOR PRE-REGISTRATION. You may also Pre-Register at one of the following churches or store. Please call the contact person and ask when they are offering registration for the Walking Pilgrimage. This is the same discount as Registering By Mail.

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Registration in NJ:
Ss. Peter & Paul Church (Registering By Mail, see above)
360 US Hwy 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
tel: 908-637-4269
email: stpeterandpaul@comcast.net

ARS CATHOLICA (starting 6/15/2016)
6 Village Square East
Botany Village, Clifton, NJ 07011
tel: 973-772-3187 (contact Iwona)
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

NO REGISTRATION IN LINDEN THIS YEAR 2016
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
tel: 973-772-7922
Bus is available on Thursday morning at 4:30am and after the pilgrimage from American Czestochowa for an additional cost.
***Everyone on the bus must be registered.***

Please contact the church or Rev. Piotr (Peter) Haldas for the cost of the bus and more details.

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Registration in Connecticut:
St. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church - 8/7 from 8am - 2pm
310 Pulaski St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
Contact: Magda
tel: 203-257-9245
Bus will be available for an additional cost.

*** Everyone on the bus must be registered.*** Contact Magda for reservations.

Sacred Heart Church - 8/7 from 8am - 2pm
158 Broad St.
New Britain, CT 06053
Contact: Anna
tel: 860-229-2011
Bus will be available for an additional cost.

*** Everyone on the bus must be registered.*** Contact Anna for reservations.

Holy Name of Jesus Church - 8/7 from 8am - 2pm
325 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06902
Contact: Edyta
tel: 203-952-1129
Bus will be available for an additional cost.

*** Everyone on the bus must be registered.*** Contact Edyta for reservations.

 

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Registration in NY:
St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church - 8/7 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 - 8/7 - 8.30am-2:30pm and 9:00pm*
607 Humboldt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Contact: Peter
tel: 718-387-4484
web: www.ststanskostka.org

St. Matthias Church - 8/7 after the Mass at 9.30am*
58-15 Catalpa Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Kontakt: Asia 347-400-4319
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 and again home on Sunday. The bus is an additional cost.
*** Everyone on the bus must be registered.***

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Registration in Staten Island:

St. Stanislaw Kostka - 7/31 & 8/7 right after 10a, 11:30a, & 1p Masses
109 York Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10301
Contact: Beata Baginski 347-422-3103

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Please call Ss. Peter & Paul Parish in Great Meadows for additional information, 908-637-4269.