2018 March for Life Trip

Join Frassati Fellowship of NYC for the 2018 March for Life!

We welcome all young adults in their 20s and 30s (over the age of 21) to join us for this trip. We will be driving down in two vans. Mother Seton Parish in Germantown, MD will be our overnight host.

Van 1 departs Thursday, Jan 18 and returns late Friday, Jan 19 (Cost: $150.00 per person)
Van 2 departs Thursday, Jan 18 and returns late Saturday, Jan 20 (Cost: $220.00 per person)

Your ticket for Van 1 and Van 2 include the following:

• Transportation, tolls, and gas to/from New York City
• Paul. J. Kim concert ticket
• Ticket to Youth Rally and Mass for Life
• Overnight lodging (lock-in style) at Mother Seton Parish Thursday night (and Friday night if you choose the Van 2 option)
• Dinner Thursday night, breakfast and bagged lunch for Friday
• Ticket to the Cardinal O'Connor Conference + lunch Saturday (if you choose the Van 2 option)

Important info to know before registering:

• There are no showers at Mother Seton Parish
• A sleeping bag is required (we are sleeping in the community center of the parish)
• All payments are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your spot
• Refund requests must be received no later than Monday, January 8, 2018
  
• We cannot guarantee what time the vans will arrive back to NYC on either day
• Pilgrims should pack as lightly as possible due to limited space in the vans and be prepared for inclement weather.
• We encourage you to pack water and snacks for the journey to DC and back

FAQ's

• Can I ride only one-way with the group? To make the most out of the experience, we encourage participants to travel to DC and back with the group. Participants may ride one-way from NYC to DC with the group and make their own arrangements for travel back. However, the price of the ticket remains the same, and we are not able to adjust the group's schedule based on an individuals needs.
• If I make my own way to DC, can I meet the group and ride back? We will have a meeting place for anyone wishing to march with the group but unfortunately are not able to accomodate one-way rides from DC to NYC.
• If I ride one-way with the group, can I pay less? No, unfortunately in order to cover all expenses and manage the trip in an organized fashion, all ticket prices remain the same regardless of whether you ride back with the group or not.
• Am I able to give my "return" seat to someone else? No, all ticket registrations are for the registrant only and are non-transferable.
• If I choose Van 1 and decide to stay longer, can I ride back on Van 2? No, all attendees must remain on the van for which they purchased their ticket.
• What are the sleeping arrangements like? We will sleep in the community center of Mother Seton Parish. The center will be partioned with separate sections for men, women, and families. There are bathrooms but no showers.
• Is there room in the van for a pillow? Yes
• Will I be able to leave my belongings in the vans? Yes, but please be aware the vans will be parked on an open-air parking lot.

ITINERARY (subject to change)

Thursday, January 18

10:30 - Meet at Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer (Lexington Ave between 65th and 66th Streets) to start loading vans

11:00 - Both Van 1 and 2 Depart from Church of Saint Vincent Ferrer (stop for lunch on the road)

16:30 - Arrive at Mother Seton Parish (Germantown, MD)

17:00 - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

18:00 - Holy Hour with Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

19:00 - Concert with Paul J. Kim followed by dinner

Friday, January 19

05:30 - Wakeup call/Breakfast

06:15 - Depart for Verizon Center in Washington D.C.

07:15 - Arrive at Verizon Center

08:00 - Confessions & Rally

09:00 - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

10:45 - Walk to National Mall / stop for lunch

13:00 - March for Life

16:30 - Depart Washington D.C. (Van 1 returns to NYC, Van 2 returns to Mother Seton Parish)

23:30 TBD - Arrive in Manhattan (dinner on the road and arrival subject to change)

Saturday, Jan 20 (Van 2 only)

06:30 - Wakeup call/Breakfast

07:20 - Depart for St. Bartholomew (Bethesda, MD)

08:00 - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

08:30 - Depart St. Batholomew's

09:00 - Arrive at Georgetown University and register for Cardinal O'Connor Conference

09:30 to 16:00 - Cardinal O'Conner Conference (with lunch)

16:15 - Depart Georgetown

23:30 TBD - Arrive in Manhattan (dinner on the road and arrival subject to change)

For more information or to request a refund, email us at prolife@frassati.nyc. We look forward to traveling, praying, and marching with you!

"As believers, how can we fail to see that abortion, euthanasia and assisted suicide are a terrible rejection of God's gift of life and love? And as believers, how can we fail to feel the duty to surround the sick and those in distress with the warmth of our affection and the support that will help them always to embrace life?" St. Pope John Paul II