First official communication for Vincentians gathering at WYD

We have begun preparations for the Meeting of Vincentian Youth which is scheduled for August 12-15, 2011.  This meeting will occur right before the celebration of World Youth Day (August 16-21).  We ask you to pray for the success of this event.On two occasions the Preparatory Commission has met (October, 2009 and January 2010).  Now we want to share with all of you some significant aspects of the programming of this event.  When more information becomes available from the General Organization of the JMJ’11 we will send you a second communication.

FIRST OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE MEETING OF VINCENTIAN YOUTH, WYD-2011
Madrid, February 2, 2010
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

To the individuals in charge of the distinct branches of the Vincentian Family:

By your presence, demonstrate to the world that you are Vincentian!

Dear Friends:

We have begun preparations for the Meeting of Vincentian Youth which is scheduled for August 12-15, 2011.  This meeting will occur right before the celebration of World Youth Day (August 16-21).  We ask you to pray for the success of this event.

On two occasions the Preparatory Commission has met (October, 2009 and January 2010).  Now we want to share with all of you some significant aspects of the programming of this event.  When more information becomes available from the General Organization of the JMJ’11 we will send you a second communication.

We ask you to share the attached information with all the members of your branch of the Vincentian Family so that we can begin to prepare our spirit in such a way that the Lord might pass over each and every one of the young people who will gather together in Madrid.

The members of the Commission are at your disposition to clarify any of your doubts.

You can contact them at the following address:

In September/October 2010 we will send you a preparatory packet (Catechesis) for the Vincentian Youth Meeting.  You can also download the catechesis that the General Organization of the JMJ is preparing and presenting on a month basis.

We invite you to initiate a spiritual journey with all the groups, a journey that will lead you to a greater knowledge of Jesus and a deeper and more joyful living and witnessing to the faith.

May the Virgin Mary help us always to live out our lives in the manner that the Lord desires.
The Preparatory Commission of the Vincentian Youth Meeting Madrid-2011
World Youth Day (JMJ) – Madrid, August 2011
Meeting of Vincentian Youth
Coordinating Commission:
The Coordinating Commission for the WYD 2011, on the part of the Vincentian Family, is composed of the following persons:

• Yasmine Cajuste, VMY Internacional (Coordinator, until the end of her term as President in August 2010)
• Sr Isabel Mª Higueras, DC, (representative of the Daughters of Charity in Spain and International Secretary)
• Rev. Juan José González, CM, representante de la CM Internacional y España
• Julien Spiewak, SSVP International
• Alexandra Galante Palacios, SSVP Spain
• Rev. Pavol Noga, JMV International
• Eusebio Nuño Romero, AMM International and of Spain
• Juana Mari Ortiz, MISEVI International  and of Spain
• Irune Fernández, VMY Spain

World Youth Day-Important Information (for the whole Church)

• Date: reception in the dioceses (August 10-15) y meetings with the Pope (August 16-21)
• Solidarity Fund: 10€ for each participant, in addition to the registration fees
• Registration: can be done by diocese or by association. (In our case, the Coordinating Commission of the VF will take charge of the registrations)
• Any association can prepare a festival/presentation, as long as the organizing Committee is informed ahead of time.

PROPOSAL OF THE VF COMMISSION FOR THE WYD 2011

Meeting of Vincentian Youth – Madrid 2011

Date: 13-15 August, coinciding with the reception-welcome in the dioceses in Spain. Arrival: 12 August, departure: 20 and 21 August.

Theme: “Vincentian, a way of life today”

This theme will be developed during the three days, reflecting on its distinct aspects:

• To be Vincentian and not simply to appear to be one.
• Rooted in Christ after the example of St. Vincent de Paul
• With Mary, agents of hope

Objectives:

1. To deepen our knowledge of the life and spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul and of other witnesses in the Vincentian Family.
2. To foster a deeper knowledge of and experience of the Vincentian charism and Marian spirituality.
3. To become acquainted with our Vincentian Family in the different parts of the world and to deepen our relationship with one another as members of one Family.
4. To celebrate the richness of our charism in the Church.
5. To create a favorable atmosphere for an encounter with oneself, with others and with God so that the faith process of young people will be enriched.
6. Provide times and places for meeting in which the young people can share and establish personal and institutional relationships.

Participants:

Tentatively, we are expecting about 2,000 young people.

Accommodations:

Houses of the Daughter of Charity in Spain:

• Colegio Maria Immaculada, Colegio Immaculada-Marillas,
• Colegio San Diego y San Vicente,
• Colegio Santa Isabel,
• Colegio Nuestra Señora de Pilar, Colegio Dulce Nombre and Colegio San Alfonso.

The Vincentian pilgrims will be divided into language groups (French, Spanish, Portuguese, English).

• When necessary, accommodations may also be arranged with families who receive the “Capilla de la Virgen.”

Possible Activities

• Catechesis and liturgical actions by language groups.
• Possible liturgical activities include: morning prayers, reconciliation service, Eucharistic adoration, Marian vigil (with rosary).
• Guided tour of a Vincentian project or work, using the process of see-judge-act-enlighten.
• All Vincentian pilgrims will come together a a body for common liturgical activities and the closing festival (August 15)

Three (3) liturgical celebrations will be held in common

• Opening of the Vincentian Meeting, August 13^th, in the Basílica de la Milagrosa.
  Mass presided by Father Gregory in a neighboring Church near the places where the pilgrims are staying.
  Mass on the feast of the Assumption in the Basílica de la Milagrosa, August 15Festival during the general program of the WYD.
  Date: Wednesday, August 17th.
  Duration: approximately 2 hours

  Activity: a creative and attractive program, with music, visual aids, testimonies, readings, etc.

Program

According to the above plan, the general program of the Meeting of Vincentian Youth will be as follows:

Friday, August 12: Welcoming the Vincentian Youth

Saturday, August 13:  Opening Prayer in the Basílica de la Milagrosa (everyone)
Catechesis according to language groups – Mass (everyone)

Workshops/Guided tour of a Vincentian work (some groups will do this on Saturday and others on Sunday or Monday)

Sunday, August 14: Prayer and catechesis according to language groups – Sunday Eucharist (everyone)
Workshops/Guided tour of a Vincentian work (some groups will do this today and others on Monday)

Monday, Augus15: Mass of the Assumption (Basílica de la Milagrosa)

• Guided tour of a Vincentian work (those groups that remain)

August 16- 21:   World Youth Day celebration with young people from the world over.

• Festival – Close of the VincentianYouth Meeting.Wed.,

August, 17:  Vincentian Festival within the general program of the WYD

Catechesis according to language groups

WHAT ARE WE ASKING Of THE INTERNATIONAL VINCENTIAN FAMILY?

Dissemination, Communication

We do not think it necessary to create a new webpage. We will request a space at www.famvin.org and each Branch will establish a link to this section on WYD 2011 of FAMVIN.

Motivate the participation of the Vincentian Youth throughout the world.

Sharing

Persons from the different branches will be asked to collaborate on the various aspects of the Meeting: formation, catechesis, technical support, etc. We hope for a favorable response to our petitions.

Financial Collaboration
It is not possible to carry out this event without financial assistance from all the branches. The VF of Spain, especially the DC and the CM, is prepared and ready to facilitate the organization of this event. We plan to solicit from each international branch for a financial contribution.

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