2nd Annual PascuaFlorida PilgrimageFebruary 18th-23rd, 2014
April 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon landed on the northeast coast of Florida and planted the first cross in the sand. The early heroic martyrs endured deplorable conditions bringing the Faith to native Indians and ministering to the settlers. Modern day Catholics may not face death of body but the irreligious atmosphere cries for evangelization! Come walk the path of the martyrs from St. Thomas More Chapel in Sanford Florida to the oldest known site of the First Mass in North America and Nombre de Dios Shrine in St. Augustine.
Total Pilgrimage: St. Thomas More Chapel to St. Augustine Total miles: 100 miles 25 miles of canoeing 75 miles of walking
A public profession of the Catholic Faith.
“different from a wanderer whose steps have no established final destination, a pilgrim always has a destination, even if at times he is not explicitly aware of it. And this destination is none other than the encounter with God through Christ in whom all our aspirations find their response”
A pilgrimage is not a vacation but a time to concentrate on your spiritual life. Daily Mass, spiritual reflection, penance, prayer, meditation, intercession, thanksgiving, communal prayer and fellowship with Catholic brethren are a few of the spiritual goals.
2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith”.
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Pilgrimage Packages
- Full Pilgrimage –Canoeing and Walking - Cost includes daily Mass, breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, camping fees, canoes provided, transportation of belongings to next campsite, entrance fees for Fountain of Youth, transportation back to Sanford and transportation during Pilgrimage if needed. Pilgrims need to bring their own personal items, tents(can be shared), special food or drinks, etc.. Cost $375.00 Adult $350.00 Children 10-15 years old-must be accompanied by a parent. Family Group discounts available.
- FullWalking Part Only- Cost includes daily Mass, breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, camping fees, transportation of belongings to next campsite, transportation to campsite and/or to rejoin other Pilgrims during canoe parts, entrance fees for Fountain of Youth, transportation back to Sanford and transportation during Pilgrimage if needed. Pilgrims need to bring their own personal items, tents(can be shared), special food or drinks, etc.. Cost $275.00 Adult $250.00 Children 10-15 years old. *Children 10-15 must be accompanied by a parent. – Family Group discounts available
- Day Walker/-$5.00 per person per day except Sunday $8.50 fee includes entrance to Fountain of Youth. Family and Group discounts available. No transportation, no meals, no camping fees are included in this price. Can be purchased separately call or email your request for specific days of full participation.
- Friday-Sunday- Weekend Package/Call or email to request a family/group participation package. Walking only.
Daily Schedule:
- First Day: February 18th 2014 -St. Thomas More Chapel to Clarke Family Campgrounds.(16.5 miles) Canoe down the St. John’s River 7 miles. Rural road and primitive walk.
- Second Day: February 19th 2014 Clarke Family Campgrounds to Tiger Bay/Rima Road (23 miles) Rural roads and primitive walk.
- Third Day: Thursday February 20th Tiger Bay to Tomoka State Park (16.5 miles) Primitive 7 mile hike and then canoe the Tomoka River.
- Fourth Day: Friday February 21st Tomoka State Park to Beverly Beach (14 Miles)Morning canoe trip across the Halifax River 5 miles, primitive and bike path walking 9 miles..
- Fifth Day Saturday February 22nd Beverly Beach to KOA Campgrounds South St. Augustine. 26 miles bike path.
- Sixth Day Sunday February 23rd KOA St. Augustine to Nombre de Dios and Fountain of Youth Mass site -5 miles on sidewalks.
To register, further information or if you would like to help with the Pilgrimage please contact Janie Alf.321-432-5430 or email .
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