May: Anniversary – A word from the President

Dear members, dear members, dear friends, dear friends,

We look forward to celebrating with you the 70th anniversary of the Société Française des amis de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle.
These festivities, which have been postponed for the past two years, are scheduled for Saturday, June 11
with a walk around Paris jacquaire and Sunday, June 12 in Paris
, followed by a mass in the church of Saint-Jacques du Haut-Pas and an anniversary lunch.
We look forward to sharing these moments with you and to honouring together the pioneering association of pilgrims to Compostela.

MARCHE AU CŒUR DU PARIS JACQUAIRE Saturday, June 11
On June 11, starting at 10am, we kick off this walk that follows the trail of pilgrims through the city and guides us to the Société Française des Amis de Saint-Jacques.
Once you’ve completed the walk and validated your 70th anniversary Credencial, we’ll be happy to personally present you with your “JACQUAIRE DISTINCTION” on behalf of the Société and the Centre d’Etudes
Compostellanes.

MASS OF THANKSGIVING on Sunday June 12
A mass will be celebrated on Sunday June 12 in the Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas church at 11:30 a.m. by Father François DELPIT, parish priest and dean of Sainte-Geneviève mountain.
At the end of mass, the Hymn to St. James will be played: all those who attended the “botafumeiro” censer ceremony in Compostela Cathedral were able to hear
the hymn to the apostle St. James that accompanies the ceremony.
Eglise Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas 252, rue Saint-Jacques – 75005 – PARIS
How to get there: Metro RER B: Station Luxembourg – Bus 21-27-38-85: Stop Luxembourg

THE ANNIVERSARY MEAL Sunday June 12
After mass in Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas, a 15-minute aperitif walk will take you to the Atelier de Maître Albert.
The restaurant has a maximum capacity of 120 seats.
That’s why we urge you to book now, using the enclosed booking form.
The price of the meal is €48 per person.
Only reservations accompanied by payment will be accepted, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Priority will be given to members who have paid their 2022 membership fee.
A confirmation will be sent to you as soon as your registration has been confirmed.
Atelier Maître Albert 1, rue Maître Albert -75005 Paris – Métro Maubert-Mutualité

Details of these festivities can be found on our website, in particular the booking procedure
for both the guided walk and the anniversary meal.

We remain at your disposal to provide you with any information you may require.
We look forward to meeting many of you and sharing the Spirit of the Way that drives us all.

Compostellement votre
Patrice Jacques Marie BERNARD