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Johnny · Joined: 24 Sep 2008 Posts: 13

I've not seen any confirmation of this event.

Can anyone confirm it is going ahead and the date ?

Thanks

admin · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:03 pm Post subject: Carfin Pilgrimage

Hi Johnny,

The Carfin Pilgrimage has been organised for the second weekend in September. Although i will confirm the exact dates once i look out my correspondence.

I hope this is well attended this year. It is very spiritual occasion set within the stunning grounds of the Carfin Pilgrimage centre. I for one will be there.

Lewis

Johnny · Joined: 24 Sep 2008 Posts: 13

Thanks Lewis,
I'm going to make a point of going this year.

I was actually at 13:00 mass in the Glass Chapel a few weeks ago .

It really is a lovely place and visiting midweek means it is nice and quiet,

J

inchcolm · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:10 am Post subject:

Brother Jonny, the Scottish KSC Pilgrimage to Carfin is on Sunday 13th September.

The Scottish National Pilgrimage to Carfin is held the week before on the Sunday 6th September. At this Pilgrimage the KSC act as stewards, escorts, offertory collectors, take part in the offertory procession and assist the Cardinal, Bishops and Priests when the distribute communion. Last year there were 78 duties in all which were carried out by our Brothers from the Scottish Provinces. I thank all those Brothers who assisted last year. As you can see by the number of tasks we are given we need as many Brothers as possible to attend and assist. (The KSC have been carrying out these duties for over 40 years) I will keep you updated about both nearer the time.

John Brennan Province 16 liaison Officer at Carfin
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inchcolm · Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:59 pm Post subject: Carfin National Pilgrimage 2009

Dear Brothers

National Pilgrimage Carfin Sunday 6 September 2009

Province 16 Officers had a meeting with Fr Tom Miller of the Pilgrimage Centre at Carfin. He informed us that number of Pilgrims going the Pilgrimage was expected increase by almost 50% as the Bishop of Lourdes would be attending. Father Miller has given the Knights of St Columba 91 duties to perform;
1 x Liaison Officer
20 x Offertory collection
40 x Communion (20 Points)
4 x Offertory procession
1 x Reader
2 x Banner bearer
20 x Guard (minimum)
3 x recruiting table

At the end of Mass there will be a Procession with the statue of Our Lady. At the start of the final hymn all Brothers will assemble at the foot of the altar. The Knights of St Columba are immediately after the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre in the procession. We are one of three organisations taking part. We have been given a great honour with a place in the procession, therefore it is essential that all Brothers participate. This is only time our numbers will be shown to those present.

The Province 16l Officers agreed that the arrival time of Brothers would be no later than 1:45 pm. Brothers attending should report to the rendezvous point; the Information Tent within the Grotto and make themselves known to Brother John Brennan (Province 16 Liaison Officer)

John

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