shelly_freak Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='Jun 29 2005, 08:54 PM']I'll be there! [right][snapback]627928[/snapback][/right] [/quote] My roomie! We're gonna have so much fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidei Defensor Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Shh :ph34r: dont tell miriam, but im sneaking in her suitcase so i can go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHimAlone Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I'm so glad that so many of you can go! I won't be there, so take lots of pictures and post them when you get home!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Pell leads bid for Sydney World Youth Day In an event to rival the Sydney Olympics, the Vatican will be offered venues at Olympic Park, Darling Harbour and the Opera House to win Sydney the church's biggest global festival and bring Pope Benedict XVI to Australian shores for the first time. The Sydney Morning Herald reported yesterday that Cardinal George Pell is leading a high-level delegation to Rome this week to present the Archdiocese's claim to stage the church's 11th World Youth Day. Were Sydney to receive the green light, the week-long event of prayer, celebration and religious instruction for Catholic youth would be the largest public gathering in Sydney since the 2000 Games. The final Sunday vigil Mass of World Youth Day planned for the boulevard of Sydney's Olympic Park and at which the Pope would preside would be expected to draw 250,000 people - including more than 80,000 overseas pilgrims. The Sydney Catholic Archdiocese is keeping confidential the cost of the event but the bill - put at more than $80 million - would be met by way of a participant's fee, Government assistance, corporate sponsorship and church funds. The Department of State and Regional Development has estimated direct and indirect benefit to the state of between $65 million and $112 million in 2008 dollars. The event has the enthusiastic support of the Premier, Bob Carr, and negotiations are under way with the Federal Government over visa and migration requirements. In a letter to the Vatican, Mr Carr has pledged "the highest levels of co-operation" and provision at no or nominal charge of security, protocol, medical services, transport and public buildings. The state's most senior public servant, the director-general of the Premier's Department, Dr Col Gellatly, is heading a co-ordination committee. "We are also prepared to legislate, if necessary, to ensure the smooth facilitation of World Youth Day," Mr Carr writes. A formal announcement of the winning site will be made in Cologne, site of this year's World Youth Day, in August. The final decision rests with the Pontifical Council for Laity in Rome. Bids are secret, but Sydney's only competition is thought to be South Africa and Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 [quote name='shelly_freak' date='Jun 29 2005, 11:10 PM']My roomie! We're gonna have so much fun!!! [right][snapback]628038[/snapback][/right] [/quote] You gotta verse me on currency issues dearie... and whatever happened at the last meeting I missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Café Capuccino Close to the Cologne Cathedral (the red circle on the map, address: Am Hof 28) there will be the Café Cappuccino during the World-Youth-Day. Sisters and brothers will be present and will accommodate you in various ways: You just drop by to get a snack or a drink and relax for a while You can get information about our life with a beamer-show You’re more than welcome to address one of us and ask everything you like to know about Capuchins, male and female. If you are looking for a personal encounter, the brothers and sisters gladly spend some time with you for a talk about your experiences and encounters during your stay in Cologne. Our Café is located in the center of the activities, close to the Cathedral. You’re also welcome to meet there with friends or members of various groups participating in the activities. The Café will be opened after morning prayer and will close at 1 am. Hope to see you there! Café Capuccino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2_rules Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 i'll be there!! i'm really excited. i was in toronto as well, and it was amazing. i'm actually staying in europe to study abroad in austria all semester....so it's gonna so sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateri05 Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 (edited) we have a 14 year old going so the age limit is pretty low and WOW, sydney austrailia... that would be SOOOOO cool Edited July 5, 2005 by kateri05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Conquers Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I'm SO there! Can't wait!... I'm going with a diocese from the Netherlands and a delegation from Canada... woohoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 It'd be great if the next WYD was in Sydney, because I'd be able to go again at a much cheaper cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2_rules Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 yeah, i think australia would be awesome...of course, for me it would be really expensive. i could also see WYD being in africa at some point as well....who knows?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 [color=blue]I'm going!!! I was in Toronto in 02 and was just feet from JP2 :wub: I leave August 11th and I can't wait I hope I make it... I just may die of excitement! [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Youth Day '05: Eucharist, Reconciliation and Music Final Schedule Taking Shape VATICAN CITY, JULY 5, 2005 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI will be welcomed in Cologne by young people attending World Youth Day, on Aug. 18 in the afternoon, according to the event's provisional calendar. The key moments of the Pope's visit to Germany will take place on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 20, and Sunday morning, Aug. 21. On Saturday night, 800,000 young people will join the Pope in a vigil at the Marienfeld. The program will include the Holy Father's greetings, as well as time for Eucharistic adoration and the sacrament of reconciliation. On Sunday morning, again at the Marienfeld, the Holy Father will celebrate the closing Mass of World Youth Day. After his farewell, young people will participate in a musical closing. The Church in Germany will welcome young people on Aug. 16 with Masses celebrated by Cardinal Joachim Meisner in Cologne; Bishop Franz Josef Bode, president of the episcopal Youth Commission, in Bonn; and Cardinal Karl Lehmann, president of the bishops' conference, in Dusseldorf. A welcome festival will then be held in the three cities, with the participation of international artists. From Aug. 17-20, young people will begin the day with prayer and catechesis, usually given by a bishop. The session will be followed by Mass and the possibility to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. Every afternoon, except on Saturday, there will be an artistic and religious Youth Festival. Below is an overview of the current schedule for World Youth Day 2005. Times and events might still change. Monday, Aug. 15 Arrival during the day. 8-10 pm Marian celebrations in the parishes. Tuesday, Aug. 16 From 7:30 a.m. Morning prayer in the parishes. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spiritual Center, "Culture in the City" Meeting places in the afternoon, introductory program with music and prayers 5-7 p.m. Opening Mass in Cologne with Cardinal Meisner, in Bonn with Bishop Bode and in Dusseldorf with Cardinal Lehmann 7-10 p.m. Welcome Festival (Cologne, Bonn and Dusseldorf) Wednesday, Aug. 17 From 7:30 a.m. Morning prayer in the parishes 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Catechesis, together with the sacrament of reconciliation and a closing Mass 2-5 p.m. Musical Picnic (Cologne, Bonn and Dusseldorf) 2-10 p.m. Youth Festival Evening ecumenical religious services within context of the Youth Festival Thursday, Aug. 18 From 7:30 a.m. Morning prayer in the parishes 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Catechesis, together with the sacrament of reconciliation and a closing Mass in the afternoon Introductory program with music and prayers 4:30-7 p.m. Welcome celebration with the Pope 7-10 p.m. International Festival (Cologne city center) Friday, Aug. 19 From 7:30 a.m. Morning prayer in the parishes 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Catechesis, together with the sacrament of reconciliation and a closing Mass 2-6 p.m. Youth Festival 7:30 p.m. Way of the Cross Saturday, Aug. 20 7:30 am Final service, farewell in the parishes From 11 a.m. Access granted for vigil at the Marienfeld From noon Sacrament of reconciliation In the afternoon, introductory program with music and prayers; sacrament of reconciliation 8:30-11:30 p.m. Vigil with the Pope at the Marienfeld, followed by silence and adoration, sacrament of reconciliation Sunday, Aug. 21 7 a.m. Lauds 10 a.m.-12:30 pm Concluding Mass with the Pope at the Marienfeld until 6 p.m.. musical closure of WYD ZE05070504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2_rules Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 [quote name='amy' date='Jul 5 2005, 07:41 PM'][color=blue]...and was just feet from JP2 :wub: ....[/color] [right][snapback]632546[/snapback][/right] [/quote] me too....it was one of the most awesome experiences of my entire life. very touching and powerful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 [quote name='jp2_rules' date='Jul 5 2005, 10:12 PM']me too....it was one of the most awesome experiences of my entire life. very touching and powerful!!!! [right][snapback]632791[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Oh, man... it was so amazing. I cried so much as he passed us, he just has such a presence. He waved, and he looked at me! My friends always say I talked about him like he was a rock star or something. I miss JP2, but I am still really excited to see Benedict... I'm growing to love him more each day! Especially when he says things like this... "I seem to feel his strong hand holding mine, I feel I can see his smiling eyes and hear his words, at this moment particularly directed at me: 'Be not afraid.'" It's only like 40 something days til I see Papa B! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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