World Youth Day Pilgrims

Last Sunday  4 pilgrims from our parish  set off to World Youth Day 2011. They are travelling with the Office of Catholic Youth from the Archdiocese of Toronto with 93 other Pilgrims to Rome, to a Diocese in Spain, and then finally to Madrid for WYD 2011  [Erin, Mike, Jolène, and JP]. They have been preparing for more than a year - and they have been grateful for both our prayers and our financial support.  Whether it was rosaries purchased, or prayed, these young people have seen the  tremendous support the community of faith at Holy Family has been for them.  They have answered the call of Pope Benedict to gather in Madrid with youth from around the world from August 16-21, in order to be, as Saint Paul says:

"Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith."

A Couple of Video's that I thought would be good for you to watch:
The first a commercial so to speak - about the soul of a city:

The Days in the Diocese - are in Navarra (Cintruenigo) Spain - Part of the Diocese of Pamplona.  Today - Friday August 12- they
traveled to Tudela to visit the Cathedral of Tudela & have Mass
Then they went to Corella to do the Via Crucis (the way of the Cross).  Tomorrow - they have a Walking Pilgrimage of 7.5 Kms 

Sangüesa – Javier Where they will celebrate Mass - and enjoy folklore dances, shows, and a Gospel Concert.
They will depart Pamplona after Mass with the Archbishop Monday and make their way to Madrid, where the Opening Mass will be on Tuesday August 16th!


Finally this Video - also a promotion for WYD in Madrid - it is set to one of Matt Maher's songs.  Many of the musical selections that the youth sing at the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass are written by him.

Peace!