"Rejoice in the Lord always."
(Philippians 4:4)
Although World Youth Day is celebrated internationally every 2-3 years, did you know that it is celebrated locally in each diocese every year on Palm Sunday? Dioceses around the world are invited to celebrate World Youth Day in 2012 on Palm Sunday. You are all invited to the annual Palm Sunday celebration once again this year.
This celebration includes catechesis, praise & worship and the beginning of Mass at St. Paul's Basilica. Plus, there is a procession through the streets of downtown Toronto with the WYD 2002 Cross to St.
Michael’s Cathedral for the continuation of the Palm Sunday Eucharist.
Catechist and Principal Celebrant:
A personal favourite of his to attend, the OCY is pleased to announce that the newly elevated Cardinal,
His Eminence, Archbishop Thomas Collins will be present once again this year for the WYD Palm Sunday Celebration
IMPORTANT NOTES:
If you are driving, please park your vehicle near St. Michael's Cathedral as the event will conclude with Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral
After parking, you may walk or take the TTC to St. Paul's Basilica
PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THE WEATHER (RAIN, WIND, COLD)
Priests are welcome to concelebrate; please contact Dean Penafiel at the OCY if you are planning to attend and concelebrating the Eucharistic Celebration
Tentative Schedule
(Subject to change)
6:00 PM - St. Paul's Basilica (63 Power Street, Toronto)
Music, Catechesis, Group Discussions
7:30 PM
Blessing of Palms & Mass Begins at St. Paul's Basilica
Procession with WYD Commemorative Cross to St. Michael's Cathedral
8:15 PM - St. Michael's Cathedral (65 Bond Street, Toronto)
Celebration of the Lord's Passion with Archbishop Thomas Cardinal Collins
ALL ARE WELCOME!
