Pilgrim Packet Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe 5250 Justin Road 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) HOURS OF OPERATION After Labor Day May 31 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. June 1 Labor Day 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Monday Saturday Sunday HOLY MASS 11:00 a.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. 11:30 a.m. Following 11:00a.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 Thursday DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET 3:00 p.m. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Thursday Monday Saturday Sunday 3:30 p.m. 2:50 p.m. SHRINE CHURCH TOURS 12:15 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 9:45 a.m. and between 1:00p.m. and 2:30p.m. 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. 9:30 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. 9:45 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 areas on the Shrine grounds. The orientation video lasts approximately 30 minutes. 11:00 Holy Mass in the Shrine Church Confessions are available before and after Holy Mass. 12:15 Directed Tour of the Shrine Church 1:00 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 two weeks prior to the scheduled date of the pilgrimage. No split checks for groups of 10 or more. * 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 5 business days prior to the event.
Pilgrim Group Lunch/Dinner Buffet Prices do not include 20% gratuity and 5.5% WI state sales tax. 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, mashed potatoes, fresh baked dinner roll and butter, water (in Café only) $14.00 2. Herbed Pork Roast with seasonal vegetables glazed with honey herb sauce, mashed potatoes, fresh baked dinner roll and butter, water (in Café only) $15.00 3. Ham or Turkey Croissant Sandwiches (with cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and a pickle spear on the side), water $8.00 4. Culina Mariana House Salad (romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and our signature house citrus orange vinaigrette), fresh baked dinner roll and butter, water $8.00 with ham and Swiss cheese add $2.00, with grilled chicken breast add $3.00 5. Pizza Buffet (assortment of cheese, meat lovers, and vegetable pizzas), water $5.00 Optional Additions to Meal Selections 1 5 Soup de Jour - $3.00 Fresh Baked Cookie - $.50 Coffee, Iced Tea, or Lemonade - $1.50 each 6. 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 bottled water (12oz.) or soda $10.00 (no automatic gratuity) 7. Sunday Brunch Buffet (Sunday only) includes all brunch items and choice of coffee, iced tea, lemonade or soda (in Café only) $17.00, children under 10 years old $7.00 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: *Tax Exempt? Yes or No (circle one) Dietary Restrictions (must be noted in advance): Guest Count: * Tax Exempt organizations must submit CES paperwork at least 5 business days prior to the event. 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
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe 5250 Justin Road 1 1 (877) 799-4059 1 www.guadalupeshrine.org 1 OPEN DAILY: June 1 to Labor Day, 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; After Labor Day to May 31, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Café and Gift Shop: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. [Regular Hours]; 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. [Summer Hours] State Hwy. 14 / 61 Justin Road Shrine Gate/Entrance [ Tepeyac Road ] 14 Bus Parking Parking Parking Handicap Parking 1 N E W 4 Votive Candle Chapel S DISTANCES Pilgrim Center to the Shrine Church =.5 mile /.8 km Meditation Trail [round trip] = 1 mile / 1.6 km Stations of the Cross 12 Rosary Walk 13 [ Future ] 5 Meditation Trail Road/Driveway/Parking NOTE: Map is not to scale. Distances are marked in miles and kilometers. 2 3 Start of the Meditation Trail Pilgrim Center 6 Memorial to the Unborn 11 7 8 9 Friary 10 Shrine Church MASS AND DEVOTIONAL SCHEDULE MASS Monday - Saturday:...11:00 a.m. Sunday: CONFESSION CHURCH TOUR 9:30 a.m...mass in the Extraordinary Form 11:00 a.m...mass, Ordinary Form - Spanish 1:00 p.m...mass, Ordinary Form - English Monday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; following Holy Mass, if needed. Saturday: also 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Sunday: Before and after the 9:30 a.m. Holy Mass; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Following 1:00 p.m. Holy Mass, if needed. Monday - Saturday: 12:15 p.m. Sunday: 2:30 p.m. Exposition OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Monday - Wednesday: 3:30 p.m. Thursday: 2:50 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 3:30 p.m. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Thursday: 3:00 p.m. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Friday: 2:45 p.m. DEVOTIONAL AREAS / STATUES / FACILITIES 1. Saint Juan Diego statue 2. Our Lady of Guadalupe Devotional Area 3. Pilgrim Center (Culina Mariana Café, Flores Mariae Gift Shop, Administrative Offices, Information Desk, Office of the Marian Catechist Apostolate) 4. Mother of Good Counsel Votive Candle Chapel 5. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Devotional Area 6. Saints Isidore and Maria Devotional Area [ FUTURE ] 7. Saint Joseph the Workman Devotional Area 7 8. Saint Juan Diego and Bishop Juan de Zumárraga statue 9. Blessed John Duns Scotus Friary [ Friars private residence ] 10. Shrine Church 11. Mother of the Unborn statue and Memorial to the Unborn 12. Stations of the Cross Devotional Area 13. Rosary Walk Devotional Area 14. Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J., Marian Catechist Apostolate Center and Retreat House [ FUTURE ] NOTE: Benches are available to rest along the Meditation Trail. Thank you for making a pilgrimage to The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As a place of pilgrimage the Shrine depends on the generosity of pilgrims like you. Please consider making a gift to support our mission. Thank you for your generosity! 010418
Welcome to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe! Please use this map of the Shrine grounds to assist you in your pilgrim journey. The Shrine features the following devotional areas and facilities. When appropriate the numbers reference the location on the map (see the opposite side of this sheet). 1 2 3 4 5 Saint Juan Diego Statue Saint Juan Diego, Our Lady s chosen instrument, and Her Sacred Image that appeared on his tilma. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE DEVOTIONAL AREA and Pilgrim Center Plaza Situated here is a bronze sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe. May Our Lady guide you on your journey to her Divine Son! The Pilgrim Center Lobby. Information about the Shrine grounds and hospitality facilities is located here. 1 Restrooms are to the right, including a private restroom with a changing station. 1 The Orientation Room is to the left. View a film about Our Lady s apparitions, the beginnings of the Shrine, and plans for future development. Paintings depict the apparitions of Our Lady in 1531. Culina Mariana (Mary s Kitchen). The café serves breakfast - lunch - afternoon desserts and beverages. Flores Mariae (Flowers of Mary). The gift shop offers a large selection of religious items for every age group. Please exit the back doors of the Pilgrim Center and follow the path to the left. Devotional areas along the way will assist you on your pilgrimage. MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL Votive Candle Chapel Make a spiritual offering of your pilgrimage and light a candle for your intentions. Stained-glass windows depict apparitions and titles of Our Lady. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha devotional area Commissioned with help from the local Native American community, the sculpture depicts The Lily of the Mohawks in the authentic garb of her Turtle Clan. Her gaze conveys her thoughts: Jesus, I love You. 6 7 8 9 10 Saints ISIDORe and MARIA de la Cabeza DEVOTIONAL AREA [future] Saint Joseph the Workman Devotional area In a symbolic scene in Nazareth, this bronze casting of St. Joseph emphasizes the fatherly qualities of strength and tenderness. Allow St. Joseph to teach you to deepen your relationship with Jesus. Saint Juan Diego and Bishop Juan DE zumárraga statue As you approach the Church, stop for a few minutes at the bronze sculpture of Our Lady s messenger, Saint Juan Diego, as he opens his tilma to Bishop Juan de Zumárraga. Blessed John Duns Scotus Friary The Friary is the private residence of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. Blessed John Duns Scotus, a Franciscan theologian, is best known for his defense of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady. Shrine Church The Church is the spiritual center of the Shrine. The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist are offered daily in order to assist pilgrims on their spiritual journey. A prominent image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will direct your gaze toward her Divine Son, present in the tabernacle. Every detail has a special meaning. For example: 1 The constellations in the dome match the constellations that illumined the night sky on December 12, 1531 when Our Lady last appeared. 1 The devotional areas include paintings and first class relics of Saints and Blesseds. 11 12 13 14 The Memorial to the Unborn and Mother of the Unborn Devotional Area Dedicated to babies who were not brought to full term, the Memorial stands as a testimony to the dignity of all human life. Interred in the mausoleum walls are the earthly remains of such children. Please observe a reverential silence. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Unborn, cradles three babies in her arms. Guardian Angel of the Unborn cradles a baby, with two children standing on either side of the Angel. Stations of the Cross The Stations recall Jesus final hours. In contemplation and prayer at each station, you are invited to walk with Jesus on His journey to Calvary. ROSARY WALK Beautiful tiles depicting the Mysteries of the Rosary will assist you in praying the Rosary and meditating upon major events in the lives of Jesus and Mary. Plaques display the Hail Mary in four languages. As you return to the meditation trail, recall Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke s words: The Shrine should be a place of pilgrimage, an extraordinary place to which the faithful might come at any time, but especially in times of special joy and of special need, to be renewed in faith and grace. It is our hope and prayer that the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be that place for you, today and always. Fr. John A. Hardon, S.j., Marian Catechist Apostolate Center and Retreat House [future] Organized Pilgrimage Groups Welcome. 1 THANK YOU FOR MAKING A PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE. As a place of pilgrimage the Shrine depends on the generosity of pilgrims like you. Please consider making a gift to support our mission. Thank you for your generosity! 010418
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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