Our Lady of Peace | Papal Visit 2010

Introduction

The visit of Pope Benedict XVI and the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman

In September we will welcome our Holy Father, Pope Benedict to Britain. We have been allocated 103 tickets to the Prayer Vigil in Hyde Park on Saturday 18th September and a full days program from 12 noon to 9pm is being organised by the Bishops Conference of England and Wales.

There will be preparation events for the Papal Visit, where we will pray for conversion, blessing and vocations in Great Britain and for the Holy Father's safety (see Papal Visit Preparation Events, below).

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The Papal Visit Prayer

God of truth and love,
your Son, Jesus Christ, stands as the light
to all who seek you with a sincere heart.
As we strive with your grace
to be faithful in word and deed,
may we reflect the kindly light of Christ
and offer a witness of hope and peace to all.
We pray for Pope Benedict
and look forward with joy
to his forthcoming visit to our countries.
May he be a witness to the unity and hope
which is your will for all people.
We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Our Lady, Mother of the Church – pray for us.
St Andrew – pray for us.
St George – pray for us.
St David – pray for us.

» Prayers section of the official Papal Visit website

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Papal Visit Preparation Events

NEWMAN DAY PILGRIMAGE

With the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman this September 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI, we are arranging a Day Pilgrimage to Oxford and Littlemore (near Oxford) to trace the footsteps of Newman. The Pilgrimage will be on Sunday 8 August 2010 by coach to Littlemore and Oxford departing from 78 Cippenham Lane, Slough at 7:20 a.m. returning around 7:30 p.m. We have organised a tour of the workplace and worship areas with talks on Cardinal Newman’s life, Holy Mass, Vespers and Benediction and a picnic in the college grounds.

Holy Hour: Our Lady of Peace

- Tuesday 7 Sept at 7:30 pm for the success of the Pope's visit and in thanksgiving for the Grace of Beatification of Cardinal Newman. Followed by a cup of tea at the back of the church and a chance to discuss the visit, arrangements and any new information that may have come through. All welcome to join, especially Pilgrims to Hyde Park.

DIVINE MERCY DAY

Bridgettine Convent, On Saturday 11th Sept. 11 am - 4 pm, at Fulmer Common Road, Iver Heath, Bucks, SLO 0NR.

11 a.m.	Divine Mercy Procession & Enthronement
11.30 a.m.	Talk on Divine Mercy - Merciful Jesus
12 Noon	Holy Mass
1.15 p.m.	Picnic Lunch (Bring a packed lunch & chairs)
2.15 p.m.	Talk on Divine Mercy
3 p.m.	Divine Mercy Hour
3.45 p.m.	Veneration of Relic of St Faustina

All Welcome.

» The Bridgettine Order website (contact details for Iver Heath)

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Hyde Park Prayer Vigil

HYDE PARK VIGIL - ARRANGEMENTS SO FAR…

The passes and Pilgrim Packs for Hyde Park will be issued on Friday 17th Sept at OLOP from 7pm - 9pm. Everyone must pick them up individually - you are required to produce an ID as your Pilgrim pack must be handed to you personally and signed for so that information is sent back to the diocese for the security services.
Due to last minute problems with coach parking, our coaches to Hyde Park have been cancelled, the coach fare will be refunded when you collect your Pilgrim Pack on Friday (if you were travelling by coach). Millie, our Pilgrim Leader will also be able to advise you on Friday if you have any questions about getting to Hyde Park.
The Papal Visit website has a detailed downloadable pdf guide to the Hyde Park event, including travel information - click here to download the pdf.

» Rail & Tube travel information for the Papal Visit

~~Two coaches will depart from OLOP at 8:30 am on Saturday 18th - Every pilgrim needs to be checked in before boarding, so early arrival starting around 8.00 a.m. is important.~~

We are told all pilgrims can now enter Hyde Park without the presence of the Pilgrim Leader (but with their Pilgrim Pack). They should carry photo ID on the day.
You will need to bring folding seats/chairs and suitable clothing. You can bring food and drink. Remember to bring your copy of the visit Magnificat. There are toilets and refreshment stands in the arena. ~~Coaches will be parked in numbered bays.~~

Notes:

John Forya will be carrying the banner for our Parish at Hyde Park.
Hyde Park will open at 9:30 am and the event starts at 2 p.m. and finishes at 9 p.m.

» Please visit the Parish Bulletin page for the most up-to-date information…

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Popemobile Routes in Central London

Friday 17th September

At around 17:00 the Pope will travel in the popemobile from Lambeth Palace across Lambeth Bridge and along Millbank, the Pope arrives at the Palace of Westminster at around 17:15. There will be limited space along this route and limited vantage points from which to see the Pope.

Saturday 18th September

At 18:00 the Pope will travel in the popemobile along Horse Guards Road, The Mall, Constitution Hill and Hyde Park Corner before arriving at Hyde Park for the Prayer Vigil at around 18:30.
Information sourced from www.thepapalvisit.org.uk

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Papal Visit Exhibitions

Raphael: Cartoons and Tapestries for the Sistine Chapel

8 Sept to 17 Oct 2010 at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (Free ticketed admission).
Click this link for tickets and more information.

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PAPAL VISIT 2010

Introduction

The visit of Pope Benedict XVI and the Beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman

The Papal Visit Prayer

Papal Visit Preparation Events

NEWMAN DAY PILGRIMAGE

Holy Hour: Our Lady of Peace

DIVINE MERCY DAY

Hyde Park Prayer Vigil

HYDE PARK VIGIL - ARRANGEMENTS SO FAR…

Popemobile Routes in Central London

Friday 17th September

Saturday 18th September

Papal Visit Exhibitions

Raphael: Cartoons and Tapestries for the Sistine Chapel

Further Reading & Weblinks

Further Reading

Multimedia

Papal Visit Itinerary

Papal Visit Gifts