Fatima Pilgrimage with Bishop Myron Cotta

THE DAY the SUN DANCED September 15 – 24, 2017 Join Bishop Myron J. Cotta of the of Diocese Sacramento• on a pilgrimage to Fátima, Portugal Next year, 2017, will mark the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady in Fátima, Portugal. Our Lady appeared six times to the Three Shepherd Children: Lúcia, Jacinta and Francisco between the months of May 13 and October 13 in 1917. In honor of the Centenary Anniversary of the Appari¬- tions, the Diocese of Sacramento will be sponsoring a pilgrimage to Fátima, Portugal in 2017. I invite you to join me on this 10-day special pilgrimage to Fátima. It promises to be a unique location for Candlelight Procession the experience of prayer. It will give the pilgrim the opportunity to reflect upon the significance of the Mes¬sage which Our Lady conveyed to the Three Children and to the world. The message of mercy re- vealed at Fátima is an ideal way to follow the recent celebration of the Year of Mercy. In addition, you will enjoy several excursions in the surrounding area outside of Fátima. We will conclude with a visit to the historical and cultural sights of the beautiful city of Lisbon. Hope to see you in Fátima in 2017! September 15 ~ Our pilgrimage to Fátima begins as we depart from the United States on an overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal. September 16 ~ Upon arrival into Lisbon, our escort greets us and we make our way to Fatima. We enjoy lunch and check into Bishop Myron J. Cotta our hotel, having the remainder of the afternoon to rest at leisure. Tonight we have the opportunity to join in the candlelight Rosary procession. Overnight Fatima Port City of Lisbon September 17 ~ Today, we’ll visit the shrine of Our Lady of Fátima and the Capelinha where our Blessed Mother appeared to the three children. Our spiritual director will celebrate Mass at the basilica. We’ll walk together the Way of the Cross, which takes us through Aljustrel, Valinhos, and the Loca do Cabeço. Again, following dinner, there will be an evening candlelight Rosary procession. Overnight Fátima September 18 ~ Morning Mass at the Capelinha, followed by a visit to the Church of St. Anthony where the three children were baptized. Next, we’ll visit the walled city of Óbidos with its quaint medieval streets. Tonight, candlelight Rosary procession. Overnight Fátima September 19 ~ Today we’ll visit Coimbra and the Carmelite convent where Sr. Lúcia lived for most of her adult life. While there, our spiritual director will celebrate Mass. Then we’ll venerate the relics of St. Elizabeth of Portugal. Following dinner, we’ll join again in the candlelight Rosary procession. Overnight Fátima September 20 ~ Morning Mass at the shrine with the remainder of the day being spent at leisure. Dinner and candlelight Rosary procession. Overnight Fátima September 21 ~ Our schedule today includes a visit to the Atlantic coast, its beaches, and the markets of Nazaré – including the Miracle of Our Lady of Nazaré. We will also visit the medieval town of Batalha with its mighty church and the Abbey of Alcobaça. We will end our last night in Fátima by joining in a final can- Jacinta, Lúcia, Francisco dlelight Rosary procession. Overnight Fátima September 22 ~ This morning we make our way to Lisbon, stopping en route in San tarém, one of the oldest cities in the world, to see the Church of St. Stephen with its famed Eucharistic miracle. We will also stop at the Church of the Little Shepherds in the town of Alverca. This is the first church dedicated to Blessed Jacinta and Blessed Francisco Marto. Upon arrival into Lisbon we’ll have a tour of this beautiful port city and visit the birthplace of St. Anthony where our spiritual director will lead us in prayer. Overnight Lisbon September 23 ~ Today we enjoy a city tour of Lisbon. We’ll visit the Tower of Belem, the Monastery of Geronimos, and the Monument of Discoveries. After lunch, we go across the Tejo River to see the National Sanctuary of Christ the King with the Christ Statue, and finish our tour at the Castelo Sao Jorge. We enjoy a farewell dinner together. Overnight Lisbon September 24 ~ With a renewed faith and invigorated love of Our Lady of Fátima, we’ll depart Lisbon on our return flight home. Nazaré Beach † Assistance of a Professional Tour Escort CostCost perper Person:Person Pilgrimage Includes: & local Catholic guide(s) † Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary † Round-trip airfare from Sacramento, or San Francisco, CA (Including airport † Catholic priest available for spiritual direction Double Occupancy $3,595.00 taxes & surcharges.) † Mass daily & spiritual activities offered † Accommodations at the beautiful 3 & † Luggage handling 00 4 star hotels Single Supplement $595. † Breakfast and dinner daily (special dietary needs available upon request) A deposit of $450.00 is required † Wine served with dinners to hold your reservation. † Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach 166 South River Rd. 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