WARSAW CZESTOCHOWA. Footsteps of St. John Paul II in Poland KRAKOW. August 20-29, Just $3,995! With Christopher West

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1 C O R P i l g r i m a g e s P r e S e n t s : Footsteps of St. John Paul II in Poland With Christopher West WARSAW August 20-29, 2015 Just $3,995! Celebrate the life and teachings of St. John Paul II by spending an unforgettable 10 days in his home country of Poland with internationally known Theology of the Body teacher Christopher West! We will have a special opportunity to meet Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz of Krakow, the private secretary and close friend of St. John Paul II! After Mass with our chaplain in the private chapel of the Archbishop s Palace (where John Paul II was ordained and wrote the Theology of the Body), the Cardinal will welcome pilgrims for a reception and photos. Daily reflections by Christopher West. We will be based for most of the pilgrimage in the beautiful city of Krakow, home of World Youth Day 2016! Daily Mass at beautiful, historic churches with music by Jason Clark. We will be joined by Father Jim Otto, spiritual advisor for the Cor Project and pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in PhiladelphiaẆADOWICE * Per person, based on double-occupancy room. KRAKOW * Based on departure from JFK-NYC. CZESTOCHOWA * LAND-ONLY OPTIONS AVAILABLE! There will be a limited amount of seats for this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. Register now!

2 CHRISTOPHER WEST We all have a hunger to connect with the beginning of things, to journey to the origins of the people, events, and realities that have shaped our lives. That s why I ll never forget the overwhelming sense of awe and wonder I felt when the plane touched down in Poland. I ve had the privilege of traveling around the world, but this was different. This was sacred ground: the martyr of nations, as Poland has been called, and the land that gave birth to the man whose teaching shaped my life Saint John Paul II. I was there to walk in his footsteps, to trace his life, to see what he saw, to journey in some way into his heart by being in the land he loved so deeply. I simply can t describe the experience of being in the room where he was born, of touching the baptismal font where he was baptized, of being in the Cathedral where he preached, and of sitting in the chair in which he wrote his Theology of the Body. It was life changing an experience I would want everyone who has been touched by this amazing saint to have. That s why I m going back. And I m inviting you to come with me! This summer, from Aug , the Cor Project will be sponsoring a pilgrimage to Poland where we will explore sites in Warsaw, Krakow, Wadowice and other places that played integral roles in the life of Saint John Paul II and the development of his Theology of the Body. One of the highlights of our pilgrimage will be Aug. 27, when we are scheduled to have Mass in the private chapel at the Archbishop s Palace where Saint John Paul II was ordained a priest and where, in front of the Blessed Sacrament, he wrote the Theology of the Body. Then, most exciting of all, after Mass we will have an audience with his Eminence Stanislaw Cardinal Dziwisz, Saint John Paul II s private secretary of 40 years! Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Beyond the rich knowledge we will gain from our official tour guides, I will be sharing reflections each day on the life and teaching of Saint John Paul II, Jason Clark will be leading music at our daily liturgies, and the long time priest-advisor of my ministry, Father Jim Otto, will serve as our chaplain. While this is an excellent opportunity to step away from the normal routines and busyness of life, I wouldn t look at it as a vacation. We re going on a sacred journey into the heart of a sacred land, into the heart of a sacred man, and into the sacred terrain of our own hearts where we will encounter new depths of the gift of Saint John Paul II, his Theology of the Body, and what it means for our everyday lives. I m looking forward with great expectation to being with you on this spiritual pilgrimage and to receiving all the blessings and graces the Lord has in store for us. Saint John Paul II, pray for us! Warsaw Czestochowa Photos courtesy of Bill Howard, Stephen Binz and Christopher West. Itinerary Thursday, Aug. 20 Day 1 DEPART FROM U.S.A. Pilgrims leave this evening on an overnight flight from JFK to Warsaw. (Dinner and breakfast are served aboard the flight.) FRIday, Aug. 21 Day 2 WARSAW Welcome to Poland! We are met by our tour director and transferred to the hotel. We begin our journey by going to the Shrine of the Polish Martyrs to celebrate Mass and to see the convent of St. Faustina, who was canonized by John Paul II. Afternoon is at leisure to become acclimated to a new time zone. Tonight we have a welcome dinner at a local restaurant with wine. Overnight in Warsaw. (Special dinner) SATURday, Aug. 22 Day 3 NIEPOKALANOW We depart early this morning to visit the Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary the Immaculate and the Franciscan Monastery founded by St. Maximillian Kolbe, who was canonized by Pope John Paul II in We will celebrate Mass here. The sightseeing of Poland s capital includes the Old Town, marketplace, Lazienska Park, Chopin Monument, Royal Castle, the residence of the Polish Kings, St. Stanislaw Kostka Church and the 14th century Cathedral of St. John. Overnight in Warsaw with dinner at the hotel. (B, D) SUNday, Aug. 23 Day 4 CZESTOCHOWA Today we follow in John Paul II s footsteps to Jasna Gora Monastery, with the Black Madonna and its incredible relics, including the blood-stained sash worn by John Paul II during the assassination attempt on his life in Explore the Pauline Monastery with its priceless treasures, including the Miraculous Icon and the Treasury. Mass will be celebrated in Czestochowa, where we have time for prayer and reflection. Overnight in Krakow. (B, D)

3 MONday, Aug. 24 Day 5 AUSCHWITZ WIELICZKA SALT MINES KRAKOW We follow John Paul II to the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, the biggest death factory in the history of humanity and the silent witness of human tragedy. We see the cell of St. Maximillian Kolbe, who was martyred there on Aug. 14, This afternoon, we explore the Wieliczka Salt Mines, which have been in use for over 700 years and contain many fascinating statues, chapels and reliefs, all carved from salt. Before he was pope, Karol Wojtyla visited this site, known as the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland. Here we celebrate Mass. Overnight in Krakow with dinner at the hotel. (B, D) TUESday, Aug. 25 Day 6 KRAKOW Morning sightseeing of ancient Krakow, for centuries the residence of the Polish Kings. See the Market Square, Jagiellonian University (which dates back to the 14th century and was where John Paul II studied and taught) and Wawel Hill (including the Cathedral and the Royal Castle). Among the inspirational sights we see today is the St. Stanislaus Shrine, which contains the relics, in a silver coffin, of Poland s famous patron saint. After seeing the Holy Cross Chapel, Wawel Cathedral and Sigismund Chapel, we go to St. Mary s Church where we can hear the silver trumpet call every hour. Mass will be celebrated here. Our visit includes the Archdiocesan Museum, which houses a reconstructed Pope s Room and the famous Pope s Window. We drive by the Blonie Fields, where St. John Paul II celebrated Mass for millions of pilgrims on his first visit to Poland as pontiff. This is where the Vigil Mass will be celebrated by Pope Francis during the World Youth Day 2016 celebration in Krakow. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city. This is also an opportunity to go in private to the home of Jan Tyranowski, who was central in the formation of a young Karol Wojtyla by introducing him to the writings of St. John of the Cross. Enjoy dinner in one of the many cafés in the Market Square. Overnight in Krakow. (B, Dinner on your own) WednESday, Aug. 26 Day 7 WADOWICE Polish Jerusalem (Kalwaria Zebrzydowska) We head on to Wadowice, birthplace of St. John Paul II. See the church where he was baptized and celebrate Mass in this holy site. Tour the home where he was born and even taste his favorite dessert in the same café where he enjoyed it daily. Continue to the Franciscan Monastery with 43 Chapels honoring the Way of the Cross, the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and Seven Sorrows in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. Overnight in Krakow. (B, D) THURSday, Aug. 27 Day 8 MEETING WITH CARDINAL DZIWISZ ZAKOPANE We begin the day with Mass celebrated by our chaplain in the private chapel at the Archbishop s Palace in Krakow, where John Paul II was ordained and where he wrote the Theology of the Body. We will then have a special reception with Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz of Krakow, the private secretary and close friend of St. John Paul II. We then head high in the Tatra Mountains where St. John Paul II often came to hike and pray in nature. We will stop at Our Lady of Fatima Church built of local lumber by the highlanders in gratitude to Our Lady of Fatima for her protection of Pope John Paul II during the assassination attempt on his life in After enjoying lunch in a typical highlander restaurant, weather permitting, we will take the funicular to Mt. Kasprowy to get an extraordinary view of the Tatra Mountains. We wrap up the day with down time to relax or shop on Krupowski Street before departing back to Krakow for overnight and dinner at the hotel. (B, Special lunch, D) FRIday, Aug. 28 Day 9 DIVINE MERCY ST. FAUSTINA ST. JOHN PAUL II CENTER After breakfast, we follow the footsteps of John Paul II to the Shrine of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina s convent chapel, and her tomb in Lagiewniki. We celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Divinity dedicated by St. John Paul II on his last visit to Poland in Walk a short distance over to the new St. John Paul II Center, where we pray by relics of the pope. Tonight we have a farewell dinner with a folklore show in a local restaurant. Overnight in Krakow. (B, Special dinner) (Or overnight in Warsaw depending on the flight schedule) SATURday, Aug. 29 Day 10 return to u.s.a. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B) Krakow Christopher West kisses the desk upon which John Paul II wrote the Theology of the Body in the apostolic palace s chapel in Krakow. Christopher visits the childhood home of Karol Wojtyla in Wadowice. Krakow Krakow

4 important information YOUR COMPREHENSIVE TOUR INCLUDES: Round-trip airfare from JFK airport. Airport taxes and fuel surcharges at $ and subject to change at the time of ticketing. Accommodations in first-class hotels. Open buffet breakfast daily. Dinners as per itinerary (beverages are not included). Welcome dinner and farewell dinner with wine. Coffee and tea with dinner. Lunch in Zakopane. Folklore show in Krakow. Private air-conditioned bus. English speaking guide. Local guides in Auschwitz (Whispers/audio set). All admission charges as per the itinerary. Baggage handling for one suitcase per person only included at the hotels not to exceed 50 lbs in and out. Parking fees for buses. Select International Tours Travel Portfolio. Confirmation of Mass. RATES DO NOT INCLUDE: Personal expenses. Whisper sets which are highly recommended for large groups (over 40 pax) and additional $60.00 per person. Trip cancellation and medical insurance optional and highly recommended. Anything not mentioned in above inclusions. Beverages at meals unless otherwise noted. Gratuities for guide / driver and hotel staff (please look at list that we recommend). At lunch we recommend a tip of $1.00 per person per day. For extra luggage please tip $1.00 per person per bag. Church donations. BAGGAGE CHARGES NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP COST: Any airline baggage charges (please check once the group is booked, as each airline has different charges and they will need to be disclosed on the promotional flier as per new DOT rules in effect as of Jan 24, 2012). Baggage handling at train stations, airports and hotels in excess of one suitcase per person. IMPORTANT DATES: July 20 - Approximately 30 days before departure: Documents mailed out. MISCELLANEOUS: Land-only services start and end at the hotels unless the passengers are arriving at the same time as the group. We do not block individual seats but will block of a section on the plane. Frequent flier numbers should be provided by the passengers themselves to the airlines at the airport. Select International does not provide the services as part of our quote. Single-bed room supplement is available for $795 and limited to 10% of the group total. Prices are based on two people per room. Should your roommate cancel you are subject to the single supplement charge. Deviations are possible on the return only, with $ deviation fee plus any additional airline or land charges. WHAT IS THE COR PROJECT? Today we follow in John Paul II s footsteps to Jasna Gora Monastery, with the Black Madonna and its incredible relics, including the blood-stained sash worn by John Paul II during the assassination attem Call Select International toll free at: ! Learn more about The Cor Project at CorProject.com

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Late payment fee of $ per person will be assessed for all payment received within 45 days of departure as well as major changes in dates or itinerary once the program has been booked. meet your guides christopher West Christopher West s global lecturing, best-selling books and multiple audio and video programs have made him the world s most recognized teacher of John Paul II s Theology of the Body -- a bold, biblical vision of love and sexuality that takes us to the cor of what it means to be human. He is founder of The Cor Project, an international outreach devoted to spreading this liberating teaching and empowering others to learn, live, and share it. Christopher is a proud husband and father of five. father jim otto Father Otto is a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who was ordained in He has served as an associate pastor, high school theology teacher, high school chaplain and pastor. He is currently the pastor of Sacred Heart Church in South Philadelphia. Father Otto has served as a chaplain for both Theology of the Body I and Theology of the Body II courses at the Theology of the Body Institute, has attended the institute s TOB III as a participant, and has been greatly enriched by the ministry of Christopher West. jason clark Jason Clark works closely with Christopher West as Executive Vice President of The Cor Project and has been leading Christian worship music for 25 years. As a former youth minister, seminarian and Franciscan University graduate, Jason has led worship around the country for numerous parishes, conferences, retreats and pilgrimages. His sensitivity to music as a gift and channel that can lead us to the heart of Christ is one of his greatest gifts as a musician. Jason lives in Lancaster County, Pa., with his wife, Jeanette, and their five children.

6 registration & consent form Footsteps of St. John Paul II in Poland with Christopher West August 20-29, 2015 Please complete this form and mail it to Select International Tours, along with your deposit, insurance premium, and a copy of your passport picture page. Last Name: First Name: Middle Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Parish: Updates about your trip will be sent by only. Please be sure that your settings allow for electronic communication originating from select-intl.com Special Dietary or Other Needs: Rooming with: Emergency Contact (Name and Phone): Enclosed is a check/money order in the amount of $ I am purchasing trip cancellation/travel insurance: q Yes for my initial deposit. q No, I decline* Enclosed is $ q Deluxe Policy or q Cancel For Any Reason Policy By signing below I consent to the possibility of post-purchase price changes and surcharges based on the following factors which may increase the cost of the trip: exchange rates, fuel costs, government taxes and the number of passengers traveling in the group. I have read and agree to all Select International Tours & Cruises TERMS AND CONDITIONS as outlined in this trip brochure and on the company website: I also understand that Select International highly recommends the purchase of travel insurance for my protection and that penalties associated with this trip cannot be waived for any reason. *By declining to purchase trip insurance I assume all financial losses associated with this trip which otherwise would be covered by the travel insurance. Signature : Date: WHAT IS THE COR PROJECT? The modern world has sought with rapid success to redefine human sexuality. The result has been not only a new sexual ethic, but a new definition of our humanity and a new social order. Founded by Christopher West and inspired by John Paul II s Theology of the Body, The Cor Project aims to reframe questions of human existence in such a way that the divine plan for man and woman can be perceived and embraced in all its beauty and splendor. This is a project of the heart ( cor is Latin for heart), attracting men and women who are yearning for more than what our culture s approach to happiness and fulfillment has to offer. Join the project! Mission: To equip men and women to learn, live and share the beauty of the divine plan for human life, love, and sexuality in a new evangelization. Vision: The Cor Project envisions a culture of true human flourishing flowing from hearts liberated to recognize the innate dignity of every human being and live the beautiful gift of sexuality as the call to divine love it was created to be. The Cor Project offers live seminars and presentations and an exclusive, monthly membership program for ongoing formation in the Theology of the Body. Learn more and become a member at