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</td> <td valign="top" style="padding-bottom: 5px"> <font face="Bookman Old Style" size="1" color="990033"> <a href="2010_devotions.html">Fasting, partying and other pilgrimage devotional details</a> </font> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="CCCCFF"> <table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="5" valign="top" style="padding-top:4px"><img src="http://www.catholicweb.com/assets/themes/dkblue_fam/family_dkblue3/bullet.gif"> </td> <td width="1">&nbsp; </td> <td valign="top" style="padding-bottom: 5px"> <font face="Bookman Old Style" size="1" color="990033"> Facebook RSPV:<br> Day 1: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139338466076926">Friday, 8/13</a> Day 2: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=137878906224812&ref=ts">Saturday, 8/14</a> </font> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br> </div> <center> <span style="font-family:Palatino Linotype; font-size:18pt;">Michigan Young Adult Pilgrimage 2010</span> <br> <span style="font-family:Palatino Linotype; font-size:30pt; ">Preparation Note - July 29, 2010</span><br> <table> <tr> <td> <br><br>Dear Prospective Fellow Pilgrims,<br><br> Thank you for RSVPing for the pilgrimage, which is now ~two weeks away. We re writing you today to encourage your spiritual and material preparation for this walk of prayer. If you have not confirmed your attendance, please do so by Thurs. Aug. 11th, so that we can ensure adequate supplies. Others may join us later, but are not assured of meals.<br><br> Last year s pilgrimage was blessed with beautiful weather - We are thankful for that past blessing and we hope for two beautiful days for the upcoming pilgrimage as well. To that end, and in preparation for the pilgrimage, the organizers have set aside the last two Fridays as days of prayer and of fast and abstinence for the intentions of weather that is pleasant to walk in, for an absence of pests and for safety along the roads. We invite you to join us in this corporate prayer and corporate mortification for the last two Fridays before the pilgrimage - 7/30 and 8/6.<br><br> Since we re hoping and praying for beautiful weather, it makes sense that we practically prepare for it as well.<br><br> Clothes: We anticipate spending long hours in the sun each day of the pilgrimage. Though it might seem non-obvious initially, a best way to avoid sunstroke is cover as much skin as possible with clothing that is light so as to not retain heat and is light-colored so as not to absorb much energy from sunlight. Coincidentally, this sort of outfit is also <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=7026">very appropriate</a> for the holy places we ll visit along the way as well the liturgies we ll attend. Gentlemen - as able, full khakis and light-colored shirts or polos are probably the way to go. Ladies - full pants or long skirts are likely the most protected way to go.<br><br> Hats: A large hat that breathes easily is your friend. You may not need to buy one. Find that high school buddy who always wore that totally unnecessary pith helmet and see whether you can borrow it from him or her. There is still time to make arrangements.<br><br> Shoes: We re going to be walking on pavement, gravel, dirt roads and grass. Bring shoes that you are comfortable in. Do not buy new shoes the day before the walk - you will have terrible blisters in a few hours. If you want, bring a several extra pairs of socks, so that you can get rid of the effects of foot perspiration throughout the day.<br><br> Food: The pilgrimage planners will provide a simple vegetarian dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, and we will be having dinner at Queen of the Miraculous Medal on Saturday. There will also be simple snacks, water, and sports drinks available during the walk. We recommend that each pilgrim bring a refillable water bottle to use between water stops. If you have specific allergies or other food requirements, please contact and work with the planners to make sure those needs are met or bring your own food (which can be transported along with the camping equipment). A $5 donation to help cover the cost of food is welcome but not required.<br><br> Camping Equipment: If you happen to own a tent and are willing to share, please notify us. If you do not have have camping equipment and will need to share with someone else, let us know. Please bring your own bedding, etc.<br><br> Other practical notes:<br> Please be aware that it is our intention that the pilgrim assistance corps will transport items throughout the walk. If you ll be camping out Friday night - you don t need to carry your tent, sleeping bag or foam pad on your back - just bring them (<i>well labeled</i>) to the starting point, and the corps will take care of them from there. Same thing with any changes of clothes, shoes, etc.<br><br> Similarly, please know that you can come and go as you need to, the corps will coordinate with you to drive you to your car etc.<br><br> Please continue to invite people to the pilgrimage and to send them the facebook invitation to each day:<br> Day 1: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139338466076926">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139338466076926</a> <br> Day 2: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=137878906224812&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=137878906224812&ref=ts</a> <br><br> God bless,<br> Esther, Francis, James, Marissa, Mary Anne, Michelle, Paul and Shauna </td> </tr> </table> </center></center> <br> <br> <br><br><br> <div id="container"> <div id="header"> <table width="800px" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr><td align="left" valign="middle" colspan="3" width="800px" style="padding-left:4px;"></td> </tr> </table> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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