Pilgrim Packet Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe 5250 Justin Road La Crosse, WI 54601 The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, faithful to the message of the Blessed Virgin Mary through her appearances on the American continent in 1531, serves the spiritual needs of all those who come. It is a place of ceaseless prayer for the corporal and spiritual welfare of God's children, especially those in most need. The Shrine staff is available to assist in the organization of pilgrimages for a variety of groups: senior citizens, men s and women s groups, Confirmation candidates, school children, as well as groups desiring retreat/spirituality days. We realize that each group is unique; therefore, we will work with you to meet your group s needs and desires. We also provide golf cart rides for those requiring physical assistance. The enclosed material includes information on the other services which the Shrine can provide for your pilgrimage. For details on planning a pilgrimage, please call the Shrine at (877)799-4059 and ask to speak with the Pilgrimage Coordinator. We look forward to hearing from you! Directions The Shrine is approximately 6 miles South of downtown La Crosse (allow 20 30 minutes to drive through the city to the Shrine). From Interstate 90, take Exit #5 and continue West on Hwy. 16 (Losey Blvd). Continue on Losey Blvd. until you reach Mormon Coulee Rd. Take a left onto Hwy. 14/61/35 heading South. Follow Hwy. 14/61 which veers to the left. Drive approximately 1 mile to Justin Road, turn right (do not turn on to Cty Rd MM). The Shrine s driveway entrance is located ½ mile on your right.
SHRINE SCHEDULE OF DEVOTIONS SHRINE CHURCH (WE ENCOURAGE GROUPS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHRINE S DEVOTIONAL SCHEDULE) September - May June - August HOURS OF OPERATION 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Monday Saturday Sunday HOLY MASS 12:15 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Traditional Latin Mass 11:00 a.m. Spanish 1:00 p.m. English Monday Saturday Saturday Sunday SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION 10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Following 12:15 p.m. Holy Mass 2:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Before 9:30 a.m. Holy Mass Following 9:30 a.m. Holy Mass 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Following 1:00 p.m. Holy Mass During the Summer Extended Hours (June through August), the Sacrament of Confession will also be available: Monday through Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the Jubilee of Mercy. Thursday DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET 3:00 p.m. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT AND HOLY ROSARY Monday Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Thursday 3:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. EVENING PRAYER AND BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday Saturday 4:00 p.m. Monday Saturday Sunday SHRINE CHURCH TOURS 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Priests accompanying pilgrimage groups who desire to celebrate a separate Holy Mass for their group must notify the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in advance to receive further instruction. The priest should bring his own alb and stole. Typically, these Masses may be celebrated between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and at 2:15 p.m. on Monday through Saturday.
Sample Day of Pilgrimage The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a place of prayer and pilgrimage. Modesty in dress and manner is encouraged. 9:45 Arrival at Pilgrim Center After being welcomed by Shrine Staff or Volunteers, pilgrims will have time to use restrooms and will receive some general information about the Shrine. 10:15 Orientation Video The video explains the beginnings of the Shrine, provides a reenactment of the Apparitions of Our Lady to Saint Juan Diego in 1531, and shows an overview of the different devotional sites on the Shrine grounds. The orientation video lasts approximately 30 minutes. 11:00 Buffet luncheon at the award-winning Culina Mariana Café All menu selections can be found on page 4. Once a selection is made, please fill out the Pilgrim Group Food Order form on page 5. The group number must be submitted to the café no later than one week prior to the scheduled date of the pilgrimage. No split checks for groups of 10 or more. * 12:15 Holy Mass in the Shrine Church Confessions are available before and after Holy Mass. The Shrine is affiliated with St. Mary Major and is a designated location for a Holy Door for the Jubilee of Mercy. Plenary indulgences have been granted. 1:30 Directed Tour of the Shrine Church 2:00 Visit and pray at the many devotional areas on the Shrine grounds Votive Candle Chapel, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha devotional area, Saint Joseph the Workman devotional area, Memorial to the Unborn, Stations of the Cross, & Rosary Walk 3:15 Visit Flores Mariae Gift Shop Your premier source of religious gifts, books, videos, music, and artwork. Ask about gift certificates for your group. 4:00 Departure Do not forget something for the road from Culina Mariana Café! * Tax Exempt organizations must submit CES paperwork at least 2 business days prior to the event.
Pilgrim Group Lunch/Dinner Buffet Prices do not include 5.5% state sales tax (+) and 20% service charge (+). All prices listed per person. Choose one entrée for the entire group: 1. Baked Parmesan Chicken Breast with seasonal vegetables prepared with garlic butter sauce, choose wild rice blend or cheesy mashed potatoes, fresh baked dinner roll and butter, fresh baked cookie & coffee, choose iced tea or lemonade (in Café only) $13.00++ 2. Herbed Pork Roast with seasonal vegetables glazed with honey herb sauce, mashed potatoes, fresh baked dinner roll and butter, fresh baked cookie & coffee, choose iced tea or lemonade (in Café only) $14.00++ 3. Ham or Turkey Croissant Sandwiches, 1 soup du jour, fresh baked cookie, coffee, choose iced tea or lemonade $12.00++ 4. Culina Mariana House Salad (romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, ham, Swiss cheese, served with our signature house citrus orange vinaigrette), fresh baked dinner roll and butter, fresh baked cookie & coffee, choose iced tea or lemonade $10.00++ with grilled chicken breast $12.00++ 5. Pizza Buffet (assortment of cheese, meat lovers, and vegetable pizzas), fresh baked cookie, lemonade $7.00++ 6. Boxed Meal To-Go includes ham or turkey sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and mayo, vegetable or cheese sandwiches on wheat berry bread, fresh baked cookie, fresh fruit, choose water (12oz.) or soda $10.00++ 7. Sunday Brunch Buffet (Sunday only) includes all brunch items and choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade or soda (in Café only) $14.95++, children under 10 years old $7.00++ Once the Pilgrim Group Food Order is submitted, you will be contacted by a staff member from the Café with more details. 5250 Justin Road La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 P.O. Box 1237 La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602 Tel (608) 788-8400 Toll Free (877) 799-4059 Fax (608) 782-3104 culina@guadalupeshrine.org
Pilgrim Group Food Order Contact Information Parish (Group) Name Date(s) of Pilgrimage Person or Entity Responsible for Payment Address City State Zip Phone Fax E-mail Cell phone contact the day of Pilgrimage: Pilgrim Group (Buffet) Selection: Dietary Restrictions (must be noted in advance): Guest Count: This signed order reserves your group s designated dining space. Without this signed order, the Café reserves the right to schedule other groups/individuals. Upon receiving this order the café will send a contract to be signed by both parties with order details included. Signature Date Please mail, email (scan), or fax this completed order to the Shrine: Culina Mariana Cafe P.O. Box 1237 La Crosse, WI 54602-1237 culina@guadalupeshrine.org Fax: (608) 782-3104
Pilgrims May Gain Plenary Indulgences Affiliation with the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Founder of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, announced on July 31, 2011, that the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse has been affiliated to the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. With this affiliation comes the opportunity for pilgrims visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to gain plenary indulgences, under the usual conditions. A plenary indulgence is the entire remission of temporal punishment due to sin, the guilt of which has been forgiven. "With the affiliation comes a most generous grant of indulgences, so that pilgrims to this church of Our Lady of Guadalupe may draw more fully upon the rich treasury of the merits of the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and of His Sorrowful Mother and of all the saints who have shared with Him, to an heroic degree, in His Suffering and Dying. In gratitude, let us pray, in a special way today, for the intentions of our Holy Father. Let us also hasten to draw upon his rich gift to us for the sake of the salvation of souls, especially the souls of our brothers and sisters in Purgatory. -- Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke Plenary Indulgences may be gained at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the following days: 1. On August 5, the patronal feast day of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome; 2. On December 12, the patronal feast day of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe; 3. On all solemnities of the Blessed Virgin Mary, namely: January 1 (Mother of God), March 25 (Annunciation), August 15 (Assumption), and December 8 (Immaculate Conception); 4. On any day chosen by a pilgrim once a year; 5. As many times during the year as the faithful are part of an organized pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse for purposes of devotion, reform of life, growth in holiness and greater communion with the Holy Father and all the members of the Church, through the intercession of the Virgin Mother of God and Mother of the Church, each of the participants in the pilgrimage may gain a plenary indulgence. Conditions for gaining the Plenary Indulgence are the following: visit to the Shrine Church, the prayer of the Creed and one Our Father during the visit, together with the usual conditions for gaining a plenary indulgence, namely: sacramental Confession, Holy Communion and a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father (for example, one Our Father and one Hail Mary), fulfilled within about 20 days (before or after) of the prescribed work (i.e. visit to the Shrine Church), in addition to detachment from all sin, including venial sin. Sacramental Confession and Holy Communion (within Mass) are available at the Shrine daily.
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