The fifth annual Holy Week Pilgrimage for Immigrants is an act of faith, solidarity, and hospitality. This interfaith pilgrimage through Georgia is a prayer with feet. The Pilgrimage prays that our faith communities and nation will search for ways that favor a spirit of solidarity and justice. We walk by a faith that transcends borders and bids us to overcome all forms of discrimination and violence so that we may build relationships that are just and loving. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 1 PM

1. All are invited to join the 5th annual
Pilgrimage for
Immigrants*
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
2 Miles of Solidarity and Love
From Plaza Fiesta to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
 1:00 p.m. Gather for prayer and fellowship at Plaza Fiesta
 2:00 p.m. - Walk begins with police escort; bring your own water for beginning of walk
 Walk and pray along Buford Highway, Clairmont Road and Briarcliff - 2 stops for prayer
and reflection
 Arrive at IHM –Living Stations of the Cross
 Mass
 Dinner
The fifth annual Holy Week Pilgrimage for Immigrants is an act of faith,
solidarity, and hospitality. This interfaith pilgrimage through Georgia is a
prayer with feet. The Pilgrimage prays that our faith communities and nation
will search for ways that favor a spirit of solidarity and justice. We walk
by a faith that transcends borders and bids us to overcome
all forms of discrimination and violence so that we
may build relationships that are just and loving.
“We, and our brother bishops throughout the United States, continue to call for comprehensive, family-based, federal immigration reform for those
seeking the same opportunities for their families that were the dream of our own immigrant ancestors. Sacred Scripture teaches that all human beings
are created in the image and likeness of God, that we are redeemed by Jesus Christ and that we are called to share the burdens of others. Scripture
demands special concern for aliens, strangers and others who are vulnerable.
…People of good will may disagree as to how the reform can be accomplished, but we cannot achieve lasting reform, nor can we make positive strides
toward resolving our immigration crisis, until our public discourse focuses on solutions, not personal attacks on those who provide basic support to our
society.”
– from Pastoral Statement On Immigration By The Catholic Bishops Of Georgia
Volunteers are needed to walk, pray, take pictures and videos, act as drivers, etc. Donations of
money and donations of water bottles are also needed. Contact Nancy Sestak at
nsestak@mindspring.com or Estela Flores at estelamarinaflores@hotmail.com
*Other legs of the walk will take place throughout Georgia during Holy Week, including from Holy
Cross Church in Tucker to Open Table Church on Chamblee, Tucker on Monday, March 25 beginning
at 9 a.m.