INFORMATIONPACK WELCOME Thank you for accepting to participate in this significant Marist formation program. Footsteps provides opportunities for those involved in Marist ministries to recognise and deepen an appreciation of their own personal call in life, spirituality and their own faith journey. This understanding is enriched through gaining a greater appreciation of the Marist story and charism of St Marcellin Champagnat. The Marist way: To make Jesus Christ known and loved in the way of Mary We trust these days will be an enjoyable and valuable experience. Tony Clarke National Director Mission and Life Formation

THE HERMITAGE, MITTAGONG, NSW SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS The Hermitage, Mittagong is a place of spiritual rejuvenation The Hermitage’s policy on catering for special dietary and nourishment that links the Marist story from past years to requirements is as follows: the present. It is a place of pilgrimage inviting all who come to All catering is done on the property. The menu for each a wider and deeper appreciation of what it means to be Marist. group will be determined by the Catering Manager and will reflect seasonal produce and simple country style LOCATION cooking. The only special diets that can be catered for La Valla, The Hermitage are: lactose intolerant, gluten free & vegetarian. We are Corner Old South & Bong Bong Roads, Mittagong NSW 2575 unable to cater for medical diets. TIMES Participants who require a special dietary meal, outside of what Commences at 5.00pm on Friday is specified above, are requested to bring their own food to Concludes at 1.00pm on Sunday supplement any meals. Jodi Isedale, the Office Manager at Mittagong, can be contacted on 02 4872 1911 if you have ATTENDANCE any further enquiries regarding catering. Please note that it is very important that you attend ALL sessions. Requests to arrive at a later time, or leave the program early, TRAVEL INFORMATION will result in the participant being asked to defer their enrolment For participants travelling from interstate, you will be picked up in the program to another time when you are able to attend all from Central Railway Station, Country Link Concourse (near sessions. the electronic indicator boards between Platforms 4 and 5) at 3.00pm on Friday. The bus will leave from this location at CELEBRATION EVENING 3.00pm sharp. On Tuesday evening we celebrate in true French tradition, so When booking flights, it is recommended that you arrive no later please dress up with a touch of France or in red, white and/or than 1.30pm into Domestic Airport on Friday. Central blue! Station is a 10 minute train ride from the Airport. Trains from the WHAT TO BRING Domestic Airport to Central run approximately every 15 minutes. Accommodation is provided in single ensuited rooms or Cottages The bus will return interstate participants to Sydney Airport on (please note single room accommodation is also provided in Sunday by approximately 3.00pm. In case of unexpected traffic the Cottages). Included are all meals, linen and towels. conditions, it is advised that you book a flight out of Sydney no earlier than 4.30pm. What you need to bring: • Warm clothes (Mittagong weather can get cold, even in To book a seat on the bus to and from Mittagong, please indicate Summer!) this at Q.13 on your Registration Form. Details confirming • Umbrella or rain jacket specific pick-up arrangements and driver information will be • Personal toiletries emailed to you prior to the commencement of Footsteps. • A donation for beverages is appreciated. HOW TO FINDUS • • • • • • • Directions fromSydney • • • • • • Directions fromCanberra/Goulburn property, followthesignto‘La Valla’. After enteringTheHermitage(MaristBrothers) Hermitage property. Road onyourright.Turn lefthere toenterThe until youreachtheintersectionwithBong Travel alongthisroadforapproximately5kms Road. with OldSouthRoad. Turn rightontoOldSouth stay on this road until you reach theT-intersection into AylmertonRoad (secondroadontheleft)and Continue alongOldHumeHighway turning left Exit. Take SOUTHERNHIGHLANDS/MITTAGONG / exit) and theTennessee Orchards(10minutesbefore point whereyouexitaretheMobilPetrol Station Landmarksthe for asyouapproach watch to Travel alongtheFreeway forjustoveranhour. Follow theM5/Freeway fromSydneyorLiverpool. Follow thesignto‘La Valla’. and enterTheHermitageproperty. with OldSouthRoad. CrossoverOldSouthRoad RoadBong Bong untilyoureachtheT-intersection and turnrightintoBongRoad. Travel along Follow Ferguson Crescentacrosstherailwaybridge Ferguson Crescent. Mittagong Town Centrebeforeturningrightinto Continue alongOldHumeHighwaythrough Turn rightontoOldHumeHighway. Take theMittagongExit. F5 Freeway fromCanberra/Goulburn. THE HERMITAGE E [email protected] T 0292184000 Mascot NSW2020 Level 1/247CowardStreet Marist Centre Mission &LifeFormation Program Coordinator Mr Ryan Gato For furtherenquiriesorinformation,pleasecontact: CONTACT US (Not toScale)

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