When

Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM PDT
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Where

Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church 
21682 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630  

 
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Contact

Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Office 
Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church
21682 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630

(949) 385-1374 

santiagoway2019@gmail.com 

 

#AlongTheWay5 - Camino de Santiago 2019 

CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 2019 IS ALMOST HERE!

ON-LINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON FRIDAY, JULY 19.  

This year, we will have more reflection stations on each route, St. James Way (approx. 7 miles from Michael's Abbey) and Our Lady of the Pillar Way (approx. 4 miles from the Lake Forest Sports Park).

Please wear comfortable walking shoes (no sandals or flops), loose fitting comfortable clothes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.  Be sure to bring a water bottle (extremely important). We anticipate a very warm day; therefore, the best way to prevent dehydration is to begin drinking extra water the day before the Camino. 

Registration Fees are:

 13 yrs. old and above: $20 (T-Shirt included)
 6 - 12 yrs. old:  $15 (T-Shirt included)
 Under 6 yrs. old: Free

 On the Day of the Camino (July 20), the registration fee will be $20 for ALL participants (adults and minors).  PLEASE TRY TO REGISTER ON-LINE TO AVOID DELAYS ON THE DAY OF THE CAMINO.

T-Shirts are included with all PRE-PAID registrations.  If you did not pick up your T-Shirt on July 6-7 and July 13-14, the T-Shirt pick up days, please pick them up at the T-Shirt Table on the day of the Camino.

Additional T-Shirts may be purchased for $10 each ONLY ON THE DAY OF THE CAMINO (July 20).  T-Shirt sizes are subject to availability, while supplies last.
Sincerely,
 
Camino de Santiago Pilgrim Office

The Camino is this Saturday.

Hello Pilgrims,Camino de Santiago 2018 is two days away. On Saturday July 28th the grand celebration begins. The forecast high temperature is 88. Be sure to drink plenty of water on Friday and stay hydrated throughout the morning on Saturday.
Here are the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What should I wear?

A: Wear loose fitting comfortable clothes, walking shoes (no sandals or flops) a hat (a hat is your best protection against heat exhaustion), sun glasses and sun screen.

Don’t forget your Camino T-Shirt. If you don’t have one, they will be available for $10 on the plaza.

Q: Are there any restrictions on what I can bring?

A: Yes, the County forbids wheeled items (skates, skateboard, razor, bikes etc).

Q: What time should I arrive? 

A:  If you walk from the Abbey, arrive between 5:00 and 7:00 AM. Last bus leaves at 7:15AM

A: If you walk from the Sports Park, arrive between 7:00 and 9:15 AM. Last bus leaves at 9:30 AM.

A: If you stay on campus as a prayer warrior, arrive between 8:15 and 8:30 AM

Q: What should I do when I arrive at church?

A: Go to the registration table to check in. Bring your receipt. Once checked in, proceed to the church to be queued for the next available bus. Be sure to use the restroom before sitting down in church.

Q:  Is there food and/or drink while we wait for a bus?

A:  Yes, a light breakfast will served on the Plaza. Grab a bite before going into the church

Q:  What if I get to tired or don’t feel well on the Camino Walk?

A:  Let your Group Captain know. They will call a shuttle to pick you up and bring you back to church.

Q:  What happens when I return to the church campus?

A:  Two Documentary films will be shown beginning at 9:30 in the Parish Center.

A:  Entertainment under the tent on the plaza: Mariachi music and Folkloric Dancers.

Q: What time is the Pilgrim Mass?

A:  Mass will begin at approximately 11:30.

Q:  Is there a lunch served?

A:  A Grand Feast will be served to all in the Parish Center.

Q:  What time will the celebration end?

A:  The end of the celebration will be around 2:15PM.

If you still have a question,

Call the Pilgrim Office - (949) 328-6147, or

Email the Pilgrim Office at camino.pilgrimoffice@gmail.com  or

Visit  the Website: sdccatholic.org/camino-de-santiago

Buen Camino!

CAMINO EVENT INFORMATION


SCHEDULE:

Pilgrim Walkers

  • St. James Way - 7 miles (about a 3.5 hour walk) starting NEAR St. Michael's Abbey
    5:00 a.m. Check-in begins     on the Church Plaza.
    5:30 a.m. First Bus leaves for St. James Way

  • Our Lady of the Pillar Way - 4 miles (about a 2.5 hour walk) starting at the Lake Forest Sports Park.
    6:30 a.m. Check-in begins on the Church Plaza.
    7:00 a.m.   First Bus leaves for Our Lady of the Pillar Way

  • Same Day Registrants
    6:30 a.m.   Check-in for Pilgrims registering ON July 20     (T-shirts subject to availability)
        * Bus loading will start after ALL Pre-Registered Pilgrims have loaded the bus.

Pilgrim Prayer Warriors

  • Mini Camino - Now offered in English and Spanish
    8:30 a.m.    Check-in begins on the Church Plaza.
    9:00 a.m.    Inside the Church

Pilgrim Ministers (Volunteers)

  • 5:00 a.m.    Check-in for ALL Pre-registered Ministers, Station Ministers and Group Guide Ministers, at the VOLUNTEER table at the Church Plaza.

Entertainment, Movies, Kids Activities

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.   On the Church Plaza
  • Arts and Crafts for the Camino Kids ages 3 to 10 years old
  • Brennan Family Band (Irish, Bluegrass & Country Music)
  • Mariachis de Santiago
  • Movies - "Phil's Camino" and "A Way to Forgiveness", in the Parish Hall

Pilgrim Mass

  • 11:30 a.m.    Most Rev. Timothy Freyer, Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Orange with Santiago de Compostela's Clergy.

Lunch

  • 12:45 p.m.  A worthy feast will be offered to all hungry Pilgrims.

ADDITIONAL CAMINO EVENT INFORMATION

 

Donations

If you would like to make a donation to help your fellow parishioners participate in this year's Camino de Santiago 2019, or to help offset the costs for organizing the Camino, please click the Donate link below. Sponsorship: Gold = $1000; Silver = $500; Bronze = $250.