February Sursum Corda: Year of Mercy Pilgrimage

"The Old Cathedral" in front of the St. Louis Arch

For the Year of Mercy, the Saint Louis Archdiocese has announced several pilgrimage sites, where pilgrims can receive a plenary indulgence for visiting. One of these is the Old Cathedral!

As usual, our meeting will begin on the Second Saturday of the Month, February 13th.  We will be attending 8am Mass at St. Francis de Sales to start the morning, followed by a potluck breakfast and short conference by Canon Commins. Please be sure to bring something to contribute to the breakfast! (Bagels, cereal/granola, fruit, juice, ect). We will then head over to the visit the newly renovated Old Cathedral at about 10am.

The plenary indulgence is granted to those who:

• Perform a public devotion or participate in the liturgy (we will be saying a rosary) at the pilgrimage site
• Spend time in meditative prayer
• and conclude with prayer for the Holy Father (Our Father, Apostle's Creed, and Prayer to the BVM)

Of course, there are also the usual conditions of receiving the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confession, and a complete detachment from sin. After spending time at the Old Cathedral, we may visit the museums under the Arch as well (depending on time and interest of those attending).

As always, all Catholics aged 18 - 35 are welcome to attend. Spread the word and bring a friend!

Hope to see y'all there!

Saturday, February 13th, 2016

8:00am: Mass at St. Francis de Sales
~8:45am: "potluck breakfast" and conference following Mass (bring something to eat/share!)
10:00am: carpool/drive to the Old Cathedral/Arch Grounds

St. Francis de Sales Oratory
2653 Ohio Ave
St. Louis, MO 63104

Basilica of St. Louis, King of France
209 Walnut St

St. Louis, MO 63102