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THE SHRINE OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MARTYRS ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ALBANY HeartsEUCHARISTIC Aflame CONGRESS A BEAUTIFUL & HISTORIC PILGRIMAGE SITE EVENT REGISTRATION Please complete the form on the reverse side of this panel to register. Remove the panel along the perforated edge and deposit in the collection or return to the parish office Alternatively, you can register online at: www.rcda.org/heartsaflame Hearts Aflame EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS A diocesan-wide gathering with our bishop, centered around the Lord Jesus in the Eucharist. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 Shrine of the North American Martyrs Auriesville, NY he shrine is located on the site of the martyrdom Diocese of Albany, have visited this hallowed place T of St. Isaac Jogues and companions, and is also to pray and reflect. Bishop Ed’s vision is that the believed to the birthplace of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. Eucharistic Congress will be a “spiritual reunion” on Hundreds of thousands of Catholics, especially in the this hallowed ground at the heart of our diocese. THE HEARTS AFLAME Hearts Aflame EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS In our Catholic tradition, a “Eucharistic Congress” is EVENT REGISTRATION a special gathering led by the bishop focused on our Hearts Aflame Lord Jesus in the Eucharist. It is a time of joy, fellow- SCHEDULE • SEP 22, 2018 ship, prayer, and unity. 8:00 am Arrival & Onsite Registration The day will be held at the historic Shrine in Auries- 9:00 am Welcoming First Name ville (which holds 10,000 people) and will include: 9:10 am Opening Prayer 9:25 am Speaker: Fr. Patrick Winslow • Mass with the bishop 9:45 am Keynote: Bishop Edward B. Last Name • Inspirational speakers BISHOP ED’S VISION FOR THE DAY Scharfenberger • Activities for Children and Youth 10:15 am Break • Eucharistic Adoration & Procession “In recent years, smaller gatherings at the 10:30 am Eucharistic Liturgy Street Address • Tours of the Shrine Shrine—which have been very powerful— Eucharistic Procession • Witness talks from ordinary lay people Holy Hour • Fellowship & unity with other Catholics have convinced me that the time is right Adoration City for a large diocesan gathering.... My hope 12:10 pm Lunch (takes place during The bishop asks that parishes be proactive in coordi- Adoration) nating large groups of parishioners to attend. is that the Holy Spirit will make this day a 1:00 pm Children’s Activities Tent State Zip powerful time of spiritual renewal for our 1:00 pm Witness Presentations Register at: www.rcda.org/heartsaflame 1:45 pm Rosary Walk (also in Shrine) entire diocese.” 1:45 pm Shrine tours/museum Email 2:30 pm Benediction and Closing 3:00 pm Departure Phone WHO SHOULD ATTEND? EVENT DETAILS All Catholics in the diocese are invited: families, Parish/School seniors, teens, young adults, and children! We also Transportation welcome guests from other faith traditions. Parking is abundant, but could run out if attendance is very high. If possible, Parish/School Role (if applicable) carpooling is recommended. IS IT WORTH THE TRIP? Yes! The Shrine alone, with its beautiful grounds and Address for GPS Directions Number in Your Family/Party rich history, is definitely a “must-see.” More important- 136 Shrine Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010 ly, we are working hard to prepare a powerful spiritual program for children, teens, and adults. Participants Lunch Ages of Children (if applicable) should expect to be inspired! Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch, WHY ATTEND HEARTS AFLAME? snacks, and water. Pre-orders of lunch will be offered via email to those who register in Special Needs Renew Come for a spiritual boost! Confession, advance. your faith Mass, powerful talks & personal prayer. Children & Youth Show our Join Catholics gathered with Bishop Ed A tent with children’s activities will be unity as a visible sign of the Body of Christ! available in the afternoon. Youth activities are also planned; details to be announced. Visit the Enjoy the beautiful grounds and be Shrine insipred by the saints who lived here. Accessibility The Shrine is accessible to the disabled..