Friday, July 16, 2010
PAPAL VISIT TO THE UK
Important Information
It will be possible to attend two events during the Papal Visit – the Evening Vigil in Hyde Park, London, on Saturday 18th September and the Mass of the Beatification of John Henry Newman at Cofton Park, Birmingham, on Sunday 19th September.
Vigil in Hyde Park
Saturday 18th September: 5.00 – 9.00 pm
1) Coaches will be going from the Pastoral Area. Times to be announced.
2) Cost: £10 (for a Zone 1 pass on the London Underground and a Pilgrim Pack). Please note: It may be necessary to charge an additional cost (not exceeding £10) for travel.
3) If you wish to attend, you must sign the list at the back of church no later than next Sunday, 24th July.
4) The Vigil will incorporate a procession of banners inviting representation of every parish in England and Wales. If two people would like to take the two Pastoral Area banners, forms (available from the priests) must be completed before next Sunday, 24th July.
Beatification Mass in Birmingham
Sunday 19th September at 9.30 am
1) Coaches will be going from the Pastoral Area very early on Sunday morning.
2) Cost: £25 (for travel, a Pilgrim Pack and a Pilgrim Pass).
3) If you wish to attend, you must sign the list at the back of church no later than next Sunday, 24th July.
Because of the massive organisation and security operation involved, there can be no exceptions to the details given above. So, if you want to attend one of the celebrations, please follow the notes above. If you are unable to sign the appropriate list at the back of church, but would like a place at one of the events, please email Fr Dave: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) More information will disseminated as it becomes available.
Official Papal Visit Website
http://www.thepapalvisit.org.uk