INFORMATION
FOR PILGRIMS ATTENDING
THE GLASTONBURY PILGRIMAGE
SUNDAY 11th JULY 2010
The theme of this
year’s Pilgrimage is
“MARY,
MOTHER OF THE CHURCH”
The Pilgrimage has a choice of
beginnings; in St Mary’s church, for those who do not wish to take part
in the Rosary Procession, or in the Abbey grounds for those taking part in
the Pilgrimage Procession, through the Town, returning to the Abbey for
the Mass.
Please note that the procession starts in the Abbey grounds; there is no
start at Glastonbury Tor this year.
If you are able, please bring your parish and organisation banners and
carry them in the procession.
Afterwards, during
Mass, they will be displayed at the side of the Altar.
In
the Church
Rosary: 1.00pm
You are invited
to visit St Mary’s Church, the Shrine of Our Lady of Glastonbury, to
join prayer of the Rosary at 1.00pm, followed by
Holy Hour with Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament, Confessions and Healing Prayer: 1.30pm.
For
those pilgrims not wishing to join the procession, in the church there
will be a Holy Hour during which there will be Exposition and Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament, during which Confessions will be heard by visiting
priests. At the same time, members of the Shrine Healing Ministry will be
available to give private Healing Prayer to those who would like to
receive it.
Benediction:
2.00pm
These
ministries will conclude with Benediction at about 2.00pm to give
attendees time to make their way to the Abbey before the procession
arrives at the Abbey Gate at about 3.00pm
In the Abbey Grounds
Those Pilgrims wishing to take part in the procession should assemble in
the Abbey grounds at 1.45pm, to prepare for the procession which will
start at 2.15pm
The Rosary Procession: 2.00pm
At 2.00pm
Father Alan Finlay will lead the Rosary procession from the Abbey, exiting
the Abbey grounds at the top of town, and will process through the centre
of Glastonbury via the High Street, returning to the Abbey through the
main entrance gate at about 3.00pm.
Parish Priests are invited to join the procession.
Mass in the Abbey Grounds: 3.30pm
The procession
of Pilgrims arrives at the Main Abbey Gate at 3.00pm.
At 3.30pm Bishop Declan Lang will concelebrate Mass.
The 2010 Pilgrimage Mass will include a Sacramental Anointing of the Sick;
a very special sacrament for any
Pilgrims who wish to
receive it, in the tradition of Pilgrimage.
Pilgrims should note that the Sacramental Anointing will extend the
Mass by approximately 30
minutes.
In the Abbey,
areas near the centre aisle will be set aside for the handicapped and near
the front for those with impaired hearing, for whom an induction loop
system will be available.
Please be guided by
the stewards during the distribution of Holy Communion.
There will be an
offertory collection during Mass, towards the upkeep of the Shrine of Our
Lady of Glastonbury.
A collection
will also be taken at the gate as you depart after Mass, for those missed
during the offertory.
Stewards
assistance: three key locations:
When you arrive
in Glastonbury there will be stewards present at three locations; the
coach de-bussing point in Bere Lane, at St Mary’s Church, and in the
Abbey grounds. Identifiable by the gold ‘Stewards’ armbands or Knights
collars they will be wearing, they will be happy to answer any queries you
may have.
Badges and Programmes. Pilgrimage
Medals
The sticker badges,
which you must wear to gain entry to the Abbey grounds, can be obtained
from the stewards on duty at these key locations. Programmes containing
full details of the Mass in the Abbey grounds, are also available from the
stewards, in return for a donation (£1.00 is suggested) towards
Pilgrimage expenses. Programmes can also be obtained at tables positioned
by St Mary’s Church and in the Abbey grounds, where Pilgrimage Medals,
Rosaries, postcards, prayer cards, candles and other gifts may also be
purchased.
The words for the
hymns and prayers on the procession will be in a separate booklet,
available to those wishing to take part.
Refreshments,
Toilet facilities and Safety:
Light refreshments,
sandwiches, hot and cold drinks, will be available from a tea-tent in the
Abbey grounds, until half an hour before the Mass commences and again
directly after the Mass.
Toilet facilities will
be available for all in the Abbey grounds.
Members of St John’s
Ambulance Brigade will be on duty.
General
consideration:
As you will be guests
of the owner of the Tor field and the Trustees of Glastonbury Abbey, will
you please treat their property with respect, leaving it in good order and
free from litter.
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