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Party With the Pope!
World Youth Day
| "World Youth Day 2000 in Rome was
the most incredible experience of my life. I always wondered
what heaven would be like. At WYD for the first time God gave
me a glimpse of it. Where else could you find millions of
young people from all over the world openly worshipping Jesus!
If you get the opportunity you HAVE to go!!!"
- Greg Bronson
St. Anne's Byz. Church
San Luis Obispo, CA |
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What is World Youth Day?
World Youth Day is actually a week long gathering of
Catholic young people (ages 16-35) from all over the world. There
you will learn about your faith and celebrate it. It is characterized by
the happiness of youth being with the Pope and with each other.
Why Should I Go?
You should go because it is the most awesome spiritual
experience you will ever have. Imagine praising God through the
Holy Mysteries with hundreds of thousands of other people your age from
all over the World. Combine this with the opportunity to go with
other Byzantine Catholics from all over the United States and you're in
for the treat of your life.
When, Where and How Much?
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When: Tuesday July 23 to Sunday July 28,
2002
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Where: Toronto, Canada - Very close for
many in the Northeast.
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How Much: $180 fee covers simple
accommodations, most meals, medical coverage, and public transportation
within Toronto for the week. (It's a great deal!) That fee
also includes $20 to help those who cannot afford to go.
Transportation to Toronto will be extra. (Flights from the West
Coast will be approximately $400-500.)
Who is organizing this Byzantine Catholic Group?
The Inter-Eparchial Youth Commission for the Archeparchy
of Pittsburgh is responsible. Each individual Eparchy has a
coordinator, who will handle the details of that Eparchy.
What are the deadlines?
Note: Obviously deadlines are there for a
reason. But if you've missed a deadline and really really want to
go (which you should!) we all know God is bigger than deadlines and we
can probably find a way. ;-)
January 12, 2002 - Have mailed check for $10 (solidarity
fee) and your name into your Eparchy Youth Official.
January 31, 2002 - Have individual registration forms filled out and
sent along with the registration fee of $170 to your Eparchy Youth
Official. No other Deadlines at this time.
I Can't Afford to go!
Talk with your Pastor and see if you can volunteer at
Parish fundraisers and then have some of those proceeds donated to your
trip costs. Where there's a will there is a way!
Where Can I Get More Information?
Eparchy Coordinators:
Archeparchy of Pittsburgh
Sr. Marion Dobos OSB
Office of Religious Education
3605 Perrysville Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15214 Eparchy of Passaic
Rev. George Malitz
St. John the Baptist Church
100 St. John Drive
Trumbull, CT 06611 Eparchy of Parma
Rev. Bruce Reibe
St. Joseph Church
8111 Brecksville Road
Brecksville, OH 44141 Eparchy of Van Nuys
Rev. Joseph Hutsko
St. Nicholas Church
9112 Oleander Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 822-9917
Tentative Schedule of Events:
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Tuesday: July 23 - Opening Mass at
Exhibition Place
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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: July 24, 25,
26 - Catechesis for each group from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm - A
liturgical service and catechesis given by an Eastern Catholic Bishop
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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Afternoons and Evenings
- Service Projects by group - Prayer services, performances, exhibits,
discussion groups, etc. available.
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Thursday Evening: July 25 - We are hoping
to schedule an Akathist to the Mother of God service in a large
venue area which can be attended by many and will be open to the entire
group at World Youth Day who wish to attend. Andre Lalach, the
Eastern Catholic Coordinator for World Youth Day is working to set this
up.
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Friday Evening: July 26 - We will
celebrate the Akathist to the Cross at the 6th Station of the
Cross at the Way of the Cross celebration. The time is not set yet
but will be in the area of 7:00 or so.
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Saturday: July 27 - We will walk the
pilgrimage to Downsview park for the Vigil Service Saturday evening.
The walk will be approximately 6 to 10 kilometers.
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Sunday: July 28 - Papal Mass - In
mid-morning around 9 am or so.
What if I am older than 35, a priest, or not
Ruthenian Byzantine?
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If you are older than 35 you can go along as an adult
leader.
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Priests are encouraged to attend. They will also
be needed to hear confessions.
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If you are Melkite or Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic you
should contact your Eparchy to see if they have anything planned.
If they don't, contact
Fr. Joe Hutsko
(909-822-9917). We want everybody to go!
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