Pilgrim Sunday
Do you remember when we used to make pilgrimages? Is that a thing of the past? Not at Schoenstatt! Why not join us for a Pilgrim Sunday devotion and procession the Schoenstatt Shrine! Bring your petitions, your joys and your sorrows, your challenges and your expectations! Our Blessed Mother is waiting for you!
Renewal of the Covenant of Love – Covenant Mass
The Schoenstatt Movement in Cape Town invites you to a Covenant Mass. To celebrate the Covenant of Love in Cape Town we join with the International Schoenstatt Movement which was founded on the 18th October 1914. Celebrations are held around the world at the various Schoenstatt Centers. In Cape Town, we celebrate Holy Mass at two of our Shrine, Constantia and Villa Maria.
The Covenant Mass in Constantia in April will be organised by the Schoenstatt Family League.
Mass will be celebrated in the Sisters House Chapel followed by a procession to the Shrine. Gathered in and around the Shrine of Our Blessed Mother those present are invited to renew their covenant of love. Those who cannot physically attend the celebration are invited to join us spiritually in renewing their commitment to the covenant.
Equally, important is the Covenant Mass which will be celebrated by one of the parish priests in the Shrine at Villa Maria. At the end of Holy Mass, one of the Sisters will give a short input on Schoenstatt after which the congregation are invited to renew their covenant of love.
To end the evening tea and eats will be shared at both Shrines.
Pilgrim Sunday
Do you remember when we used to make pilgrimages? Is that a thing of the past? Not at Schoenstatt! Why not join us for a Pilgrim Sunday devotion and procession the Schoenstatt Shrine! Bring your petitions, your joys and your sorrows, your challenges and your expectations! Our Blessed Mother is waiting for you!
The Annual Shrine to Shrine Pilgrimage takes us from Schoenstatt Constantia to Schoenstatt Villa Maria.
Started in 1977 as a prayer for an end to apartheid in South Africa, each year up to a 100 people gather on Heritage Day (24 September) each year to walk in prayer for reconciliation in and conversion of hearts in our country.
Programme
07:00 Registration outside Schoenstatt Farm House, Constantia
07:30 Blessing at Schoenstatt Shrine, Constantia
07:45 Depart for Constantia Nek (by car)
08:00 Depart Constantia Nek (start of pilgrimage)
12:00 Holy Mass – Newlands Forest (followed by lunch)
16:45 Refreshments at Villa Maria (Coffee/Tea/Juice)
17:15 Benediction at Villa Maria Shrine, Tamboorskloof
For Further Information please contact:
Sr. M. Connie: 021 7945100
Marcel Barry: 083 454-220
The organisers retain the right to cancel the pilgrimage in the event of rain or any unforeseen circumstances.
Important Additional Information
All pilgrims must have a signed indemnity form. Under 18’s must have their forms signed by a parent/legal guardian. No person will be allowed on the pilgrimage without a signed indemnity form. You will be turned away. (Indemnity form on separate brochure with parish).
Please remember to make your own arrangements for transport to Constantia, Constantia Nek and from Villa Maria at the end of the Pilgrimage.
The approximate distance of the walk is 25km +/- 9 hours, therefore every pilgrim should be fit and in sound health. Any person suffering from any medical condition, which could in any way be aggravated by physical exertion, must please consult their GP to sanction their participation in the Pilgrimage.
Youth Leaders from the various parishes must accept responsibility and control of their members.
Please remember that this is a pilgrimage and lunch should be eaten after Holy Mass at Newlands.
A jersey and good walking shoes and socks, as well as adequate protection in the case of rain / sun, are essential.
Bring along a picnic lunch and perhaps some extra to share with someone else who may be in need and something to put your own litter in.
The following rules apply to all who participate and we ask that they are strictly adhered to:
Do not litter.
If in doubt as to which route to follow, remain exactly where you are until one of the organizers arrives.
Do not wander off the recognized paths.
Do not throw stones, as there may be other hikers below.
Obey the organizers at all times; they are there for your safety.
Walk facing on-coming traffic (right-hand side) on the Tafelberg Rd.
No music (cellphones, mp3/4 players, iPods…etc), remember this is a pilgrimage.
PLEASE NOTE
WHILST EVERY EFFORT IS TAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE PILGRIMS THE ORGANISERS DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY / LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURIES, ACCIDENT, LOSS, DAMAGE OR ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCIES THAT MAY OCCUR ON THE WAY.