Father Joseph Palackal, C.M.I., will lead a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., on Sept. 7-8.

A solemn High Mass in the Syro-Malabar Rite will be sung by a 100-member choir at the Mass. The music was composed by Father Palackal and George Thaila.

For more information, contact Deacon Arthur Griffin at 718-639-9218 or e-mail Maryann at Godskid319@yahoo.com.