cor pilgrimages PreSents: our lady of guadalupe pilgrimage to M E x I C O C I T Y December 8-13, 2016 Join internationally renowned Theology of the Body speaker, author and teacher Christopher West for a life-changing journey to the holy sites around Mexico City spanning two Marian feast days culminating with the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! Unfold the Hidden Link Between thetheology of the Body & Our Lady of Guadalupe! from $1,799 per person Based on double-occupancy room Land-only price which includes four-star hotel and some meals Airfare option available Single rooms available Daily Mass Daily Formation from Christopher West! receive $100 off your registration! OFFER ENDS: March 31 at Midnight (or when spaces are full, whichever comes first)
CHRISTOPHER WEST after the great success of our pilgrimage to Poland in 2015, I am pleased to announce that The Cor Project will be leading you on another spiritual journey in 2016. Mark your calendars from Dec. 8 to Dec. 13. Spanning two great Marian feasts the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8 and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 we will be going on pilgrimage to Mexico City! If you have never experienced the tens of thousands of pilgrims who come on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to venerate the tilma, this is something you are not going to want to miss! We will have daily opportunities for Mass, for confession, there will be daily formation from yours truly on the profound connection between Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Theology of the Body. You will come to learn the many symbols, the hidden meaning of the tilma as a kind of icon of the theology of the body, and also a profound lesson for the New Evangelization: How do we reach the modern world with the gospel? The tilma provides a critical insight into that very important question. We will also be touring the holy sites around Mexico City, immersing ourselves in the rich Catholic heritage of the Mexican people. We ll have our hotel stay in one central place in Mexico City, and there will be free time in the evenings to tour on your own. This is going to be a once-on-a-lifetime and life changing experience, and I can t wait to go there with you! God bless. Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas and of The Cor Project, pray for us! itinerary December 8-13, 2016 Thursday, dec. 8 Day 1 DEPART FROM USA/feast of the immaculate conception Arrival in Mexico City on your own and take a private transfer to the hotel. The group will gather at the hotel at 6 p.m. for a welcome reception and orientation followed by dinner. A welcome/feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass at Our Lady of Good Remedies, where we also see the famous giant statue of St. Michael the Archangel, will be scheduled at 4 p.m. for the pilgrims who are arriving early. (Welcome dinner at the hotel.) FRIday, dec. 9 Day 2 fr. miguel pro, pyramids After the buffet breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Mass at Holy Family Church, then visit and pray at the tomb of Fr. Miguel Agustin Pro, S.J., the Jesuit martyr. In a time of great religious persecutions, Fr. Pro was exiled from Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. However, he returned to Mexico and was aided by a secret ministry who helped him hide from authorities. During his time in Mexico, he assisted many individuals in their spiritual, as well as temporal, needs. Although he helped many, he was eventually arrested and killed by authorities. While at this church, we pray to this great martyr who remained filled with the joy of serving Our Lord even in the midst of very difficult times. We continue to the Archaeological Zone, Teotihuacan, visiting the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and local arts and crafts markets. (Breakfast & Lunch included, dinner at leisure.)
SATURday, dec. 10 Day 3 historical mexico city, tomb of bishop zumarraga, santo domingo, Rosary shrine Breakfast buffet at the hotel. We drive to the historical section of Mexico City to experience the impressive main square Zocalo, where we visit the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral, the oldest and largest cathedral in all of Latin America. Here, Mass will be celebrated. We will be overwhelmed by the stunning paintings, altar pieces, and statues we encounter during the tour. As we count the days until the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we will make a special visit to the Cathedral crypt to the tomb of Bishop Zumarraga, to whom Juan Diego presented the miraculous tilma image. Bishop Zumarraga was the first Bishop of Mexico and is also known as the Protector of Indians. The walking tour continues with a visit of the National Palace. This extraordinary palace has represented the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire. We will also visit the Plaza of Santo Domingo. This plaza contains two holy places that are architecturally exquisite: the Church of Santo Domingo, the first church built by the Dominicans in 1576, and the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary, the first Rosary Shrine in Mexico. We also see the Shrine of Our Lady of Covadonga, the headquarters of the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. Following lunch, we enjoy time at leisure to visit the famous Museum of Anthropology or just enjoy strolling through the streets and shopping. (Breakfast & Lunch included. Dinner at leisure.) SUNday, dec. 11 Day 4 Our lady of guadalupe basilica shrine/tepeyac hill Breakfast buffet at the hotel. We travel by way of the Plaza of the Three Cultures, where you will be immersed in the artful blending of pre-hispanic and Hispanic cultures. Upon arrival at the Shrine of Our Lady Of Guadalupe we visit the Basilica to see the miraculous Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Join your prayers with those of other pilgrims, as you kneel before the altar displaying the astounding Tilma, the sackcloth bearing the image of the Holy Virgin. Celebrate Mass at the Shrine, followed by a visit of the New Basilica, the Old Basilica and Tepeyac Hill. We have time to explore the grounds and shop at the many Shrine stores. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore Mexico City on your own. (Breakfast & Lunch included. Dinner on your own.). MONday, dec. 12 Day 5 feast of our lady of guadalupe Breakfast buffet at the hotel. Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas. Constant music and dancing by the natives takes place throughout the day and night at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We return to the Basilica Shrine for Mass, which will be celebrated according to the scheduled time there. We have time to further explore the Guadalupe Shrine, the Church of the Hill, Church of the Well, Monument of the Offerings and Church of the Indians. After lunch, we visit the Religious Museum and pray the Rosary at the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. Tonight we have a special farewell dinner in a local restaurant with a Mariachi band and more tasty Mexican dishes. (Breakfast & Lunch included.) TUESday, dec. 13 Day 6 return to usa Following breakfast, individual transfers to the airport are arranged for flights home. (Breakfast included.)
important information YOUR COMPREHENSIVE TOUR INCLUDES: Accommodations for 5 nights at a four-star, centrally located hotel Daily Mass Open hot buffet breakfast daily Welcome and farewell dinner with beverages Four restaurant lunches Private Air conditioned bus English-speaking guide All admission charges as per the itinerary Parking fees for buses Local hotel taxes Select International Tours Travel Portfolio Should airfare be booked through Select International, baggage allowance on this trip is based on one checkedin suitcase up to 50 lbs and one small carry-on plus a private bag. Should the luggage exceed the baggage allowance and the airlines do not board the passengers and/ or charge extra, additional costs will be assessed according to the circumstances. Any costs incurred associated with excess baggage are the responsibility of the passengers and must be settled on the spot. RATES DO NOT INCLUDE: Personal expenses Trip cancellation and medical insurance, which are optional and highly recommended Anything not mentioned in inclusions (see left column) Beverages at meals unless otherwise noted Gratuities for guide/driver and hotel staff (please look at the list that we recommend in your pilgrim kit). At lunch we recommend a tip of $1.00 per person per day. For extra luggage at hotel please tip $1.00 per person per bag. Mass offertory and other church donations Baggage handling at train stations, airports and hotels in excess of one suitcase per person IMPORTANT 2016 DATES: March 31: Early bird discount of $100 off registration expires at end of business day. August 19: Individual $500.00 per person deposit is due, along with a copy of the passport picture page only, optional trip cancellation insurance and a signed Registration/Consent Form. September 7: 90-day review. Invoices will be issued with any necessary price adjustments (rate of exchange, number of passengers traveling, fuel and tax surcharge) October 7: 60-day review. Final payment is due. Late payment fee of $100.00 per person applies for any payment received after this date. All payments are non-refundable. October 21: 45-30 day review. Airline tickets (if booked through Select), and final land documents are issued. Name changes are not permitted. November 16: 21 days prior to departure. Documents will be mailed out. MISCELLANEOUS: Land-only services start and end at the hotel. Should you choose Select International to book a group of seats, they do not block individual seats but will block of a section on the plane. Frequent flier and TSA PreCheck information should be provided by the passengers themselves to the airlines at the airport. Select International does not provide the services as part of any flight booking quote. Single supplement is available at quoted cost and limited to 10% of the group total. Prices are based on two people per room. Requests for a roommate are accommodated whenever possible, however Select International does not guarantee that a roommate will be available. A single supplement will be assessed at the time of final payment if the roommate is not found and a single room is available. Should a passenger be required to stay in a single room due to the cancellation of their roommate, they are subject to single supplement charges (travel insurance may cover this cost if purchased.) Passengers who require personal assistance must be accompanied by a paying passenger who will provide that assistance. Call Select International Toll Free at: 800-842-4842 Learn more about the Cor Project and becoming a Cor Member at www.corproject.com
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registration form Our Lady of Guadalupe/Theology of the Body Pilgrimage to Mexico City - Dec. 8-13, 2016 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: Email Address: Parish: Updates about your trip will be sent by email 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 $ for my initial deposit. Need assistance with airfare from (airport): I am purchasing trip cancellation/travel insurance: q Yes q No, I decline* Enclosed is $ q Deluxe Policy ($115) or q Cancel For Any Reason Policy ($179.50) 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: www.selectinternationaltours.com. 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: The plaza at Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica Shrine (left) and the old basilica (right).