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Pilgrimage to the North American Martyrs
Trailblazers Pilgrimage for 2007 (July 9 - 15)
Registration and Payments:
1. Printable version of registration form: Click Here
Note:(The flier is a pdf file, 517KB, will open in new window; may take
some time to load. For pdf probs click here.)
2. On-Line Registration form and secure PayPal payment: Click Here
3. Additional payment for a registration already made for this trip safe through PayPal: Click Here
Who can go?
- Ages 16-30, exceptions dealt with on an individual basis
- Youth
who are under 16 on the day of the departure are MOST WELCOME generally
required to come with one of their parents. As we will be in a foreign
country, this is in the interest of the youth himself or herself.
- Older than 30 are welcome; be aware that the trip will require both camping and much walking.
- The ages are chosen from the general guidelines of World Youth Day
Why Go?
- Share your faith, gifts and friendship with youth from close and abroad; also share the experience of the early missionaries
- Participation and hospitality of Canadian youth and Catholic parishes on route
- Enjoy the beauty of God’s creation while hiking and canoeing
- Grow in faith, hope and love, and in understanding your vocation and mission in life
- The experience of the organizers guarantees an outstanding experience of faith, charity, culture and so much more:
- Trailblazers has a growing tradition of outstanding youth pilgrimages, including World Youth Day trips
- A
route exists in Canada, whereon 1,100 pilgrims yearly walk from Toronto
to Midland on pilgrimage; the same organizers, led by Mr. John
Zurakowski, are helping organize the trip and will accompany the
Trailblazers
What to expect?
- Three days of hiking and canoeing, like the missionaries way back when
- Daily prayers, including the Catholic Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, theological discussions and more
- A three-day retreat before the pilgrimage,
June 15-17, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Detroit. It is a
Friday evening until Sunday noon. Nocturnal adoration, and separation
of young men and young ladies in sleeping quarters. A $15 fee will
be required (subject to change) to provide for meals and services
during the pilgrimage. This retreat is mandatory, as prayeful
preparation is the only way to make this pilgrimage bear fruit in the
souls of those who participate.
- Layout of the week, calendar and schedule:
- Monday: Morning, depart on bus from Detroit. Afternoon, Retreat at Henry Karr Farms (Bondhead, Ontario), dinner and discussion
- Tuesday: Hiking starts, through trails and small communities
- Wednesday: Trails almost the whole day, either today or tomorrow we hope to be able to canoe part of the trip.
- Thursday: More hiking, perhaps arrival from East at Shrine
- Friday: Visit at Shrine of Martyrs and local related sites
- Saturday: Visit at Shrine of Martyrs and local related sites
- Sunday: Very early Mass and breakfast, bus to Niagara Falls for lunch and afternoon visit; Drive home to Detroit, late arrival
- Perhaps:
local parishes will support, collaborate or contribute; some Canadian
priests expressed interest in participating; John Zurkowski and
volunteers will aid; looking for parents to accompany with support
vehicles (vans and mini-vans are best); charity of the faithful along
the way.
How much does it cost?
- Cost of $550 for entire week
- $150 non-refundable down payment to hold your place. (Late comers may inquire whether places still open.)
- $400 in full by May 28, 2007. This covers food, transportation, Christian Prayer book, and 1 Trailblazers T-shirt.
- $15 for the June 15-17, 2007 Triduum retreat
- The cost of sleeping bag, hiking backpack and tent. ...clever pilgrims know how to borrow from friends... :-)
- See section below, "How do I raise money...?"
What do I need to bring?
- Bring backpack, sleeping bag and tent
- Bring some spending money, at your own discretion:
- extra munchies
- souveniers
- emergency money (always prudent when traveling)
- on the last Sunday coming home:
- each pilgrim will need to buy his/her own lunch at Niagara Falls
- we may stop for a bite to eat before arriving in Detroit
How do I sign up?
- Click here to see the flier with the registration form below.
- If you can't open it, you can simply mail us:
- your full name
- your mailing address
- your e-mail
- your phone number
- whether you are American, and if not, what citizenship you have
- whether you are 18 or under as of July 9, 2007 (and if you are, your parent needs to sign the letter and date it as well)
- your t-shirt size (S-XXL)
- 2.
A photocopy of your passport. IF you do not have a passport, apply for
one IMMEDIATELY (the local post office will have all you need to do
so). It is urgent to apply as soon as possible, as passports can take a
long time to process.
- 3. A $150 non-refundable deposit in check or money order. You will be expected to pay the remaining $400 by May 28, 2007.
- That's it! If you can do this, you too will be a Trailblazer!
- Sign up for our newsletter, to keep abreast of news, information and important announcements... plus, learn from earlier pilgrims about previous trips!
How should I pack?
- (Page under construction)
What is our itinerary and schedule?
- (Page under construction)
How can I raise money to go?
- Please visit our developing page on Fund Raising,
where you will find the who, what, when, where and how of fund raising
projects. Be diligent, you CAN raise the funds, all you need is to want
to!
- If
you want to meet with other Trailblazers pilgrims to work together,
contact our secretary (see contact info at bottom of page), and she
will be glad to help you.
PLEASE NOTE: Return to this page frequently to see whether any information has been updated.
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Contact us:
Virginia: editor of The Compass - compasseditor@trailblazerswyd.org
Amy : Trailblazers Secretary-
secretary@trailblazerswyd.org
(248) 722-5808 *
www.trailblazerswyd.org
Mailing Address: Trailblazers, WYD, Inc., c/o Bovitz, CPA, C.P., P.O.
Box 445 , Trenton, MI 48183