On Saturday March 16th, we will be hiking a day long trek starting with Mass at 8:30am at the Children of Mary in Newark Ohio.
Update: Start time has changed to 8:30am, and the RSVP has been enabled, check your spam folder for RSVP confirmation.
The Children of Mary is a semi contemplative order of religious Sisters, they have over 100 acres of woods and hills at there Emmanuel House convent located south of Newark at:
When arriving enter through the Pleasant Chapel address turning right into the drive. Follow the signs for the Chapel: Turn left down the hill at the caretakers workshop and Log cabin, and then turn left at the first fork in the road at the crucifix and giant wood monstrance. If there is a large amount of snow or ice, please park at the caretakers Log cabin and hike down to the Chapel.
A priest prepares to distribute Communion via intinction.
Mass will be at 8:30am, and follow the regular customs of the Children of Mary, expect there will be mostly Latin responses during the Eucharistic prayers, and communion will be at the communion rail via intinction and thus on the tongue only. The sisters will resume perpetual adoration immediately following Mass, as well as saying their order’s customary prayers of thanksgiving.
Preparing for the Day
The sisters property offers a lot in the way for exploring. The property located around Flint Ridge: has two lakes, miles of trails and lots of hilly terrain. Our Goal will be to map the current trails of the property. We will use a combination of landmarks, paper maps, gps tracking on cellphones and our whits. Crucifers should plan on bringing a packed lunch and snacks, bring water, and dress for the weather. We will say the Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and possibly the Stations of the Cross. Bring your Crucifix, and your favorite walking stick.
Schedule:
8:00-8:30 arrival – Welcome Center below the Chapel
8:30am – Mass followed by prayers of thanksgiving
10:00am – Snack and planning
10:30am – Lake and Stations (South East Trail)
Noon – Lunch at the Welcome Center
12:30pm – Northern Trail Exploration
2:00pm – Depart
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