EXPERIENCE CANADA ON A PILGRIMAGE TO MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY MAY 25 - 29, 2020
Fr. Dariusz Strzalkowski Fr. Mark Borkowski Fr. William Promesso
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DAY 1: MONDAY, MAY 25 • WYANDOTTE | TORONTO | MONTREAL Early morning departure from Our Lady of the Scapular Parish on a historic day, the 24th anniversary of Fr. Mark Borowski’s ordination. Celebrate together on the bus as you make your way to Montreal. Along the way, stop in Toronto for a couple hours to explore the Entertainment District of Old Toronto and have lunch on your own. Continue to Montreal, stopping for a quick dinner on your own en-route. Check into your hotel upon arrival. Overnight in Montreal.
DAY 2: TUESDAY, MAY 26 • ORATORY OF ST. JOSEPH After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the Oratory of St. Joseph, Mount Royal, which owes its existence to St. Andre Bessette, whose remains are enshrined in the Shrine’s votive chapel. Take a guided tour of the Oratory of St. Joseph before time at leisure for prayer, personal reflection and shopping in the gift shop. Then, celebrate Mass in St. Joseph Oratory. Afterwards, have lunch at one of Fr. Mark’s favorite restaurants, Rotisserie St. Hubert before departing for Quebec City. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and have time to freshen up and relax for a special Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Quebec City.
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 • SHRINE OF STE. ANNE DE BEAUPRE This morning, following breakfast at the hotel, embark on a walking tour of Quebec & Old Quebec City, including the Basilica-Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Quebec, Château Frontenac, the Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham. Enjoy a couple hours at leisure for lunch on your own and for personal shopping and exploration before transferring to the Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre. Arrive and celebrate Mass in one of the chapels (Pending confirmation) followed by a guided tour. During the tour, explore the Basilica, venerate the statue of Ste. Anne and witness the “Scala Santa” or “Holy Stairs”, a replica of the staircase that Jesus climbed to gain access to the Pretorium of Pontius Pilate. For those interested, walk the along the fourteen stations of the Way of the Cross, built on a hillside. Shop in the bookstore before bidding adieu to the Patroness of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Return to Quebec City for an evening at leisure with dinner on your own. Overnight in Quebec City.
DAY 4: THURSDAY, MAY 28 • BASILICAS OF CANADA After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Trois Rivieres to visit the Basilica of Notre Dame du Cap de la Madeleine, the largest Marian Shrine in Canada and the oldest church in all of Canada. Hear the amazing story of the “Rosary Bridge” with a brief tour. Then, cherish time for personal prayer, reflection, shopping and to stroll the beautiful grounds at leisure. Continue to Montreal and enjoy lunch on your own upon arrival in Old Montreal. In the afternoon, visit two iconic Basilicas of Montreal, the Notre Dame Basilica and the Basilica of St. Patrick. Tour the Notre Dame Basilica, noted for its stunning architectural beauty and located in the historic district of Old Montreal. Then, visit the Basilica of St. Patrick, the mother church of the English-speaking Catholics of Montreal. Return to the hotel to freshen up before a Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Montreal.
DAY 5: FRIDAY, MAY 29 • MONTREAL | WYANDOTTE Early morning departure home to Wyandotte, MI. There will be stops along the way to break up the drive, stretch the legs and for lunch and dinner, on your own. Arrive back to Our Lady of the Scapular Parish in the late evening.
= Continental Breakfast | = Dinner *Itinerary is tentative and subject to change; specified Masses pending confirmation
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