PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND OCTOBER 4-14,2014 Spiritual Leader: Father Paul F. deladurantaye, KHS Secretary for Religious Education and the Sacred Liturgy, Diocese of Arlington, VA Pilgrimge Coordinator: Jeannie Presley, LC*HS... "The Gospel message takes on a new immediacy and stronger color when one walks in the places where Jesus spoke and sees the landscapes that Jesus saw. In fact, the geography and local customs so influence some pages of the Bible that it is difficult to understand them without having seen this land"...
PILGRIMAGE Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy TO THE HOLY LAND - Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Spiritual Leader: Father Paul F. deladurantaye, Secretary KHS for Religious Education and the Sacred Liturgy, Diocese of Arlington, Pilgrimage Coordinator: Jeannie Presley, LC*HS VA OCTOBER 4-14, 2014 SATURDAY, OCTOBER served aboard. 4 - Depart from our home cities for our evening connecting fiight overnight to Tel Aviv. Dinner and breakfast D (dinner & B (breakfast) SU DAY, OCTOBER 5 - Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport late afternoon. We clear customs and transfer by motor coach to our hotel near the Old City of Jerusalem. We check in, celebrate HOLY MASS and have dinner together. D JERUSALEM MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 - We drive to the Summit of Mt. Olives to visit the Chapel of the Ascension and the Church of Pater Noster. Walking the Palm Sunday Road, we visit and celebrate MASS IN DOMINUS FLEVIT CHURCH. There we have a wonderful panoramic view of the City of Jerusalem. At the bottom ofmt. Olives we enter the Garden ofgethsemane and visit the Church of All Nations. This afternoon we drive to a townjust outside Jerusalem called Ein Karem. The Blessed Mother went in haste here to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Our devotions will be within the Church of the Visitation, where we praise God with the Magnificat. We also visit the Church ofst. John the Baptist. After dinner we plan a return to the Church of All Nations next to tne Garden ofgethsemane for a Holy Hour with an opportunity for Confession. B & D JERUSALEM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 - This morning we go to the sacred Jewish Temple area, the Western Wall or Wailing Wall, where devout Jews offer up prayers at these remaining holy stones of the glorious Second Temple. Now the only structures standing on the Temple Mount are the Moslem Shrines of the Dome of the Rock and Mosque el Aqsa. Then at a nearby site a special tour will be at the City of David -- the heart of ancient Jerusalem, the City of Kings and Prophets, where books of the Bible were written. Originally the City was built around a water source called Gihon Spring, down the southeastern hill from the Temple Mount. Recent excavations have brought to light many ancient wonders. We have time for lunch on our own. Then we drive to the Mt. Zion area of the Old City, arriving at the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu, built over the spot where Our Lord was held in the dungeon ofcaiphas' house. We celebrate MASS IN THE CHURCH OF ST. PETER IN GALL1CANTU. Nearby we pay a visit to the traditional site of the Upper Room, scene of the Last Supper, and then Our Lord's appearance on Easter Sunday evening, as well as the Coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday. Also close by is Dormition Abbey Church that honors the passage of Our Lady from this life to Heaven. Late afternoon we walk into the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to make our SOLEMN ENTRY INTO THE TOMB OF JESUS. B & D JERUSALEM ER 8 - Traveling a short distance south of Jerusalem, we arrive in Bethlehem to visit the Holy Grotto of the Nativity, the Manger and the Grotto of St. Jerome. We celebrate HOLY MASS in the Franciscan Church of St. Catherine adjacent to the Grotto of the Nativity and scene of Bethlehem's Midnight Mass. A special experience will be a visit to Bethlehem University, where we will meet students, faculty and its Christian Brothers directors. This is the only Christian University in Palestine. It provides higher education to both Christians and Muslims. Our lunch is provided by their hotel management faculty. In the countryside we visit the Shepherds Fields of Boaz, remembering the angels' glad tidings to the shepherds. We will look for the opportunity to stop at a Bethlehem store where we can see a variety of hand-crafted olive wood religious carvings and othe customized goods. B, L(lunch) & D JERUSALEM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 - Early this morning we celebrate MASS ON CALVARY WITHIN THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. After breakfast we walk into the Old City and in a few minutes we
are at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Jerusalem and the headquarters of His Beatitude, the Latin Rite Patriarch. A Reception will arranged to meet with him, and at this meeting our members of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre will receive a PILGRIM'S SHELL. This afternoon we enter the Old City at St. Stephen's Gate where our first stop is at the Church ofst. Anne and the Pools of Bethesda. Next we visit the Chapel of Flagellation in preparation for making the Way of the Cross. We follow the Via Dolorosa, carrying a wooden cross along the streets among the markets and shops, following Jesus on His journey to Calvary. We complete our devotions at the Tomb of Jesus in Holy Sepulchre Church. This evening we go out for a special Middle Eastern dinner. B & 0 JERUSALEM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 - After check-out we drive to Bethany Parish Church that is adjacent to the Tomb of Lazarus. Here we celebrate HOLY MASS IN THE CHURCH OF ST. LAZARUS. Our journey then takes us down to the level of the Dead Sea, lowest spot on the earth. The Jordan River flows into the Dead Sea, and at its banks a little to the north of the Dead Sea we stop at a site that commemorates the scene of St. John's Baptism of the Lord. Here we renew our own Baptismal Promises. ext we visit Qum ran, site of the Dead Sea scrolls discovery and ancient ruins of the Essene Community. Here we have a tour and lunch will be provided. Then we go to the Dead Sea. We can even take the opportunity for a dip in these mineral rich waters. We continue on north through the fertile Jordan River Valley until we reach the Sea of Galilee, where we check in at our hotel in Tiberias located directly on that Sea. B, L & 0 TIBERI AS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 - This morning we drive north to reach Caesaea Philippi, where Peter proclaimed his faith in Jesus as "Christ, Son of the Living God." Our Lord in response promised Peter the Keys of the Kingdom in his leadership role as Vicar of Christ on earth. Later back along the shore of the Sea of Galilee we stop at the Church of Primacy of Peter, the place where our Lord bestowed upon Peter the role of leadership of the Church. Here we will pray for the intentions of the Holy Father. Included today will be a lunch of ST. PETER Fish. We then drive up a hill called Mt. Beatitides, which overlooks the Sea of Galilee, and where Jesus preached His Sermon on the Mount. Nearby, also on the Lake Shore, we visit the site of Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes. Then we visit Capernaum, known as the Second City of Jesus, where we willi see the ruins of the second century Synagogue (John: 6), and the ancient structure of the House of Peter. Here we celebrate HOLY MASS fn ST. PETER CHURCH OF CAPERNAUM. B, L& 0 TIBERIAS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 - This morning we ascend the heights ofmt. Tabor, where Jesus took Peter, James and John and was gloriously Transfigured in their sight. In the church at the top we celebrate MASS fn THE BASILICA OF THE TRANSFIGURATION. Later we embark on a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, and reflect on the scripture passages of Jesus and His Apostles that took place on these waters. At the place where we disembark we go into a museum that houses a fishing boat that was discovered buried at the bottom of the lake. It is 2000 years old and very typical of boats used by the Apostles who had been fishemen. At this same stop in the Kibbutz ofnofginnosar we can find a bite to eat on our own. The latter part of this day is for relaxation and reflection on our pilgrimage journey. B & 0 TIBERIAS MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 - This morning after check-out we drive to Cana. Here we recall the scene of Our Lord's first miracle, remembering His Blessed Mother's words, "Do what ever He tells you." The opportunity for couples to renew their Marriage Vows will be provided. Then it is a short drive to Nazareth, where Jesus spent most of His Life. We go to its beautiful Basilica and celebrate HOLY MASS in the Upper Church of the BASILICA OF THE ANNUNCIATION. At the Grotto of the Annunciaton we venerate the very spot where the Word Was Made Flesh. We will also visit the St. Joseph's Workshop nearby. After our full lunch, which will be provided in Nazareth, we drive up the Carmel Mountain Range, which borders the Mediterranean. There we visit Stella Maris, the largest monastery of the Carmelite Order and its headquarters. Here we see the Cave of Elijah. Early this evening we have a light meal together in a restaurant on the north side of Tel Aviv. Then we head to the airport for our flight home, departing just before midnight. B, L & 0 BEN GURION AIRPORT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 - Our flight travels overnight, arriving very early in the U.S. We go through Customs and connect to our flight to our home city, arriving home this same day.
INCLUDED FEATURES "* Round-trip airfare from Washington DCA Airport or from Philadelphia Airport "* 8 nights in 1st Class Hotels "* Fully guided by a Christian "* Baggage handling in/out of hotels "* Private deluxe motorcoach "* Breakfast & dunner daily & 4 lunches "* All entrance fees Guide NOT INCLUDED: Gratuities to guide and driver, extra beverages such as wine or soda ordered during meals, your own room charges and items of a personal nature. PRICE: $3760 from Washington DCA or Phi/adelphia per person, based on double occupancy For single room, add $725. If originating from Nashville or Raleigh, add $84 more airfare. If originating from Charlotte, add $123 more airfare. Contact: Travel Tyme at 1-800-886-2151 or PILGRIMAGE COORDINATOR: mobile phone: (901)-335-4563 Jeannie Presley - Phone (901) 683-7807 E-mail: presleyjeannie@gmail.com TRAVEL TYME 16017 MANCHESTER ROAD ST. LOUIS, MO 63011 (636) 391-1000 FAX (636) 391-1006 NATIONWIDE 1-800-886-2151 TERMS AND CONDITIONS RESERVA T10NSAN D PAYMENT: Travel Tyme requires a deposit of $400 per person by check that is to be sent with the application at the time of booking. This deposit forms a part of your final payment, which must be received by us no later than 65 days prior to departure. Seats are limited on this Pilgrimage, so we suggest an early booking. CANCELLATIONS: Please make all cancellations in writing. The following cancellation charges apply: If cancelled 120 or more days prior to departure. the deposit is refunded less $75 administration fee. If cancelled 119 to 61 days or more prior to departure, a $300 fee is charged. If cancelled 60-15 days prior. a $500 penalty will be charged. If cancelled 14 days or less prior. the total amount of the trip will be forfeited. In addition. once the airline tickets are issued. which will be 45 days prior to departure, the cost is non-refundable (approximately $1436 to $1559). TRAVEL I SURA CE: We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance to recuperate the penalties charged for cancellation for health reasons. You would be fully covered, except if pre-existing conditions are evident. Even so, the insurer waives the exclusion for pre-existing conditions. if insurance is purchased within 15 days of deposit received by Travel Tyme. PASSPORT AND VISA: For travel to Israel, a valid passport is required for all U.S. and Canadian citizens. For those holding passports of other countries, please notify us when YOII register in case visas are needed. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE: TRAVEL TYME acts as tour operator. The suppliers providing transportation and sightseeing arrangements and hotel accommodations for the tour program are independent contractors and are not employees oftra VEL TYM E. All coupons. receipts and tickets are issued subject to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers. By utilizing the service of the suppliers, you agree that TRAVEL TYME will not be liable for any accident, loss, injury, or damage to you or those traveling with you in connection with any accommodations, transportation or any other services resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrences or conditions beyond its control. including defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment. thefts. delay or cancellation of or changes in itinerary for any act. omission or events during the time you are on board the aircraft or other common carrier. either TRAVEL TYME and agents. or airlines concerned are to be held responsible for the late arrival of passengers at airports or resorts due to inclement weather. nor are they to be held liable for payment or any refund for unused hotel accommodations or meals occasioned by such late arrivals at the hotels holding rooms as confirmed in itineraries. AIRFARES & TOUR PRICES: Airfares and land prices quoted in the brochure are based on prices and exchange rates in effect at the time of the printing of this brochure (January 27.2014) and are subject to change and currency fluctuation. AIR TRANSPORTATION: class on scheduled carriers. Air transportation is in economy
TRAVELTYME 16017 MANCHESTER ROAD ST. LOUIS, MO 63011 (636) 391-1000 FAX (636) 391-1006 NATIONWIDE 1-800-886-2151 PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Spiritual Leader: Father Paul F. deladurantaye, KHS Secretary for Religious Education and the Sacred Liturgy, Diocese of Arlington, VA OCTOBER 4-14, 2014 U.S.citizen(s)? Yes No _Smoking _Non-Smoking Handicap Information _ Pleasebe aware that strenuous walking may be involved in this pilgrimage. Name Date of birth -------------------------- Airline Seating: Window PassportNumber_----;-;~;_;_;:=~~=_:;o_;_::;==;: ---- Exp. date (Must not expire earlier than Aisle AS ITAPPEARSON PASSPORT 6 months before return date.) -- Name Date of birth ------A~S~lT~A~P~P~E~A~R~SrO~N~p~A~S~S~PO~R~T~---------- PassportNumber Exp. date. (Must not expire earlier than 6 months before return date.) Address Gty State.Zip _ Phones:Home ( Business( Cell ( E-mail: Check the following: I 0Ne) request: Single Room Double Room (2 persons) Triple Room I will be sharing a room with or -"pleasefind a roomate for me. l(we)want my (our) Name (s) on the name badges as follows: Please make the flight reservations from my (our) home city of _ Enclosedis a $400 deposit X -'person(s) = $. Or, If reservationis within 65 days of trip departure date, enclosed is: $ full payment X --'person (s) =$ _ Deposit by check payment only. Make check payable to: TRAVEL TYME and mail to: 16017 MANCHESTER ROAD My (Our) signature(s)indicate that I(we) have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions included in this brochure. "e\signatures zs.slqnatures