Information for Pilgrims
 
33rd Walking Pilgrimage
from Great Meadows, NJ to American Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA

"With great sadness I must inform everyone that this year's 4-Day Walking Pilgrimage(2021) is Cancelled." Fr. Grzegorz Podsiadlo, SDS

We often think of a pilgrimage as a strenuous trek throughout a country or region. Although the nature of a pilgrimage may be very much that, what we learn, discover, experience, endure, encounter along the way is the very essence of stepping outside of yourself and connecting with your faith; awakening your soul!
We live in a day and age where we are so connected to everything else but GOD! When we step outside of our daily lives and routines and set out on a trail of our faith, we are forever changed.
COME JOIN US !

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*** Information Bulletin Board***

If you want to order and pre-pay for a pizza on the last night camp out please visit www.hellericksfarm.com.
(Posted 6/11/19)

SEE "LUGGAGE" BELOW
(Posted 6/11/18)

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The Walking Pilgrimage will begin at 7:00 am (registration begins at 5.30am) on Thursday, August 6th at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Great Meadows, NJ.

The conclusion of the Walking Pilgrimage will be a Holy Mass celebrated on Sunday, August 9th at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown, PA.

During the pilgrimage, Mass is celebrated daily. There are many opportunities for confession, counseling, reflection and fellowship.

Please note: A pilgrimage is an occasion for penance and prayer,
and requires appropriate behavior as well as the appropriate dress.


You are welcome to join the pilgrimage on whichever day(s) suits you best according to the times AND locations specified in #2 (General (in-person) Registration) below. You will be transported to the pilgrimage after you register.

Included in your registration fee: baggage transport, on-site First Aid, rest stops, campsites, meals & drinks, Port-A-Johns, permits, etc.

NOTE: If you are joining us on the first day (Thursday) at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Great Meadows,NJ and if you drove your car to Great Meadows please note the following:

  • You CANNOT leave your car at Great Meadows.
  • Once you complete your registration on Thursday morning, or pick up your mailing registration--
  • tag your luggage and drop it off by the large tractor trailers
  • then drive your car to Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA (directions to Doylestown, PA) and park in the designated area. (You can also obtain directions to Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA if you need them when you register or pick up your mailing registration.)
  • From there, you will be transported by bus back to the lunch stop to join the rest of the pilgrims.
  • The last bus leaves promptly at 9:30 am from Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA.

What to bring:
A rosary, tent, sleeping bag, rain poncho, comfortable walking shoes, appropriate clothing, lots of socks (about 2-3 pairs per day), some snacks, some first-aid items (powder, bandages) sun screen, hat, bug repellent, dry and wet tissues, towel, toothbrush, personal hygiene items, refillable water bottle, etc.

Luggage: Each person is allowed only 1 PIECE OF LUGGAGE NO MORE THAN 40 POUNDS. You must have your own tent. Please try to pack as light as possible. Tag items that will be with you during the day, in case they are lost, with name, address, and phone number, (examples: baby carriages, back packs, etc).

Youth under the age of 18 not accompanied by a parent must present a signed copy of Guardian Permission Slip available for download here at the time of registration.


Please call Ss. Peter & Paul Parish in Great Meadows for additional information, 908-637-4269.

 

By joining this pilgrimage you hold harmless and release, Ss. Peter & Paul Church, the pastor and staff, workers of the Pilgrimage, the Diocese of Metuchen, and the Bishop of Metuchen from and against any and all liability for any type of loss, damage, or injuries.

Registration costs per day
Adults: $30.00
Young Adults (15-24): $25.00
Children (7-14): $15
Children (3-6): Flat fee $5
Children (0-2): Free

Seniors (65+): $10 per day

NOTE: If you intend to register in the parks an additional "Park Fee" of $25 will be added to your registration total.

Checks or Money Orders should be made out to: "Ss. Peter & Paul Church".

There are 3 ways to join our Walking Pilgrimage;
1) Registering By Mail (Discount)   NOW CLOSED
2) General (in-person) Registration
3) Pre-Registration (Discount)



See below for all these details and decide what is best for you. We kindlly ask you strongly consider Registering By Mail or Pre-Register (same discount for both).


*** When paying we accept, check, cash, or money order. No credit cards or ATM machines available.

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1) Registering By Mail

REGISTERING BY MAIL, NOW CLOSED

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2) General (in-person) Registration

NOTE: If you intend to register in the parks an additional "Park Fee" of $25 will be added to your registration total.

Wed., Aug. 5
7pm to 9pm @ Great Meadows, NJ

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Thurs., Aug. 6
5:30am to 7am @ Great Meadows, NJ

7:30am to 9am @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last bus leaves 9:30am sharp

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Friday, Aug. 7
6am to 6:45am @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last van leaves 7:00am sharp

5pm to 7pm @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last van leaves 7:15pm sharp

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Saturday, Aug. 8
6am to 8am @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last bus leaves 8:15am sharp

5pm to 7pm @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last van leaves 7:15pm sharp

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Sunday, Aug. 9
6am to 8am @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA outside the Visitors Center
          Last bus leaves 8:15am sharp

Questions please call 908-637-4269.

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3) Pre-Registration

Pre-Registration open until Sunday, August 2nd

NOTE: If you intend to register in the parks an additional "Park Fee" of $25 will be added to your registration total.

DISCOUNT FOR PRE-REGISTRATION. You may also Pre-Register at one of the following churches or store. Please call the contact person and ask when they are offering registration for the Walking Pilgrimage. This is the same discount as Registering By Mail.

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Registration in NJ:
Ss. Peter & Paul Church (Registering By Mail, see #1 above)
360 US Hwy 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
tel: 908-637-4269
email: stpeterandpaul@comcast.net

Sacred Heart R.C. Church
98 South 2nd Avenue
Manville, NJ 08835
Contact: Louise
tel: 908-707-8128
web: www.sacred-heart-church.org

St. Stanislaw Kostka R.C. Church -
184 Ray St
Garfield, NJ 08026
tel: 973-772-7922
Bus is available on Thursday morning at 4:30am and after the pilgrimage from American Czestochowa for an additional cost.
***Everyone on the bus must be registered.***

Please contact the church for the cost of the bus and more details.

St. John Pawel II/St. Stephen - 8/2 from 12pm - 2pm
490 State St.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Contact: Beata
tel: 347-422-3103

St. John Kanty Church - Contact Sr. Ewa starting
49 Speer Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
Contact: Sr. Ewa
tel: 773-600-3571

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Registration in Connecticut:
St. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church - 8/2 from 8am - 2pm
310 Pulaski St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
Contact: Greg
tel: 203-610-9072
Bus will be available for an additional cost.

*** Everyone on the bus must be registered.*** Contact Greg for reservations.

Sacred Heart Church -()
158 Broad St.
New Britain, CT 06053
Contact: Anna
tel: 860-712-0904
Bus will be available for an additional cost.

*** Everyone on the bus must be registered.*** Contact Anna for reservations.

Holy Name of Jesus Church - 8/2 after all Polish Masses (8:30am-1:30pm) or call Edyta
325 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, CT 06902
Contact: Edyta
tel: 203-952-1129
Bus will be available for an additional cost.

*** Everyone on the bus must be registered.*** Contact Edyta for reservations.

 

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Registration in NY:
St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church - 8/2 after the Mass at 11am*
1273 58th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Contact: Teresa
tel: 646-284-1046
web: www.francesdechantal.org

St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church - 8/2 -- 8:30am - 2:30pm*
607 Humboldt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Contact: Peter
tel: 718-387-4484
web: www.ststanskostka.org

St. Matthias Church - 8/2 -- 10:30am - 12:00 noon*
58-15 Catalpa Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Kontakt: Kasia 917-803-0953 (9am - 1pm)
web: www.saintmatthiaschurch.net

* When you register in one of the three churches in New York, you can make a reservation for a bus which will drive you to the pilgrimage on Thursday or Saturday morning and again home on Sunday. The bus is an additional cost.
*** Everyone on the bus must be registered.***

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Registration in Staten Island:
Contact: Beata Baginski 347-422-3103

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Please call Ss. Peter & Paul Parish in Great Meadows for additional information, 908-637-4269.