Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

with St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
& St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community

Spiritual Directors: Fr.  Vincent Anyama
and Fr. Marco Rangel

April 11-20, 2012

Itinerary & Registration

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Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: IN TRANSIT
Board a transatlantic flight to the inspiring and culture-rich country of Israel. 

Day 2: GALILEE
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, we will meet our Catholic guide and proceed to our hotel.  Dinner and overnight in Galilee.

Day 3: GALILEE, CARMEL, NAZARETH & CANA
We begin our day traveling to Mt. Carmel, the Chapel of Stella Mares and the Carmelite Monastery of St. Elijah.  Then, we continue to Nazareth where we visit Mary's Well, St. Joseph's Church, the Basilica of the Annunciation and celebrate Mass at the Grotto. 

Next, we journey to Cana, the site of Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding feast. Here, we invite couples to renew their marriage vows. Dinner and overnight in Galilee.

Day 4: CAPERNAUM
This morning, we begin with a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, then visit Capernaum, the Heptapegon (Peter's Primacy), followed by a visit to Tabgha to commemorate the multiplication of the loaves and the fishes.  We ascend by motor coach to the Mt. of Beatitudes to gain a panoramic vista of the Sea of Galilee. Here, we celebrate Mass. We continue to the Baptismal Site at the Jordan River to renew our baptismal vows.  Dinner and overnight in Galilee.

Day 5: GALILEE, QUMRAN, JERICO & JERUSALEM
Today we visit Mount Tabor, or the Mount of Transfiguration to celebrate Mass.  Afterwards, we drive to visit Qumran (site of the Dead Sea Scrolls). We also visit Jericho to view the Mt. of Temptations and to see the traditional Zaccheus tree. Before we return to Jerusalem, we stop at the Dead Sea for an optional swim.  Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 6: BETHLEHEM
This morning, we depart Jerusalem for Bethlehem, celebrating Mass at Shepherds’ Field, then visiting the church of the Nativity, St. Jerome's Chapel, and St. Catherine's Church. Returning, we stop in Ein Karem where we visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church of the Visitation. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 7:  JERUSALEM
We begin this morning with a ride to Mt. Scopus and to the Mt. of Olives, where we gain a panoramic view of the old City of Jerusalem.   We  visit  the  Church of Pater Noster (commemorating the "Our Father"), Dominus Flavit (where Jesus wept over Jerusalem), and the Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane.

After lunch on our own, we continue onto the Church of St. Peter in Galicanctue (where Peter denied Christ), the House of Caiphas, the Church of the Dormition of Our Lady, and the Upper Room, commemorating the Last Supper.  Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 8:  JERUSALEM
We begin early this morning by going to the old city to carry the cross as we follow the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where we celebrate Mass.

We return to our hotel to have breakfast and freshen up.  Next, we leave again to visit the Church of St. Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary, visiting as well the nearby Pools of Bethesda.  Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. 

Day 9: IN TRANSIT
Today, we begin our day with Mass at the Chapel of Notre Dame of Jerusalem.  The rest of the day is free before our late departure.

Day 10:  ARRIVAL IN THE USA
Arrive in the United States.

Trip Details

Inclusions:
• Round Trip Airfare from Dallas to Tel Aviv
• 3 or 4 star Hotel Accommodations (Double or Triple)
• Meals (Breakfasts & Dinners)
• Ground Transportation by Luxury Motor Coach
• Magnificat Travel Escort
• Local experienced and multi-lingual guides   
• Masses & Spiritual Activities Coordinated
• Spiritual Director
• Cover Charges, Entrance Fees, and Registration Fees

Add-ons & Exclusions:
• Airline Taxes, Fees and Surcharges*
• Significant Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuations
• Lunches & Meals in Transit
• Single Room Supplements
• Tips: $120 collected at Journey Departure
• Flight Business or First Class Upgrades
• Travel Cancellation & Interruption Insurance - Highly Recommended

Pricing & Discounts

Early Registration: $2,999.00 with discounts† + Taxes & Fees*
Regular: $3,199.00 + Taxes & Fees*

Optional Payment Plan
• October 14, 2011 - $600 (Non-refundable Deposit)     
• November 1, 2011 - $900
• December 1, 2011 - $900
• January 1, 2011 - $900
• February 1, 2011 - Balance + Airline taxes & fees*

*Estimated taxes and fees ($550-$675) are approximate.  Please see terms and conditions for more information on taxes, registration and other important information.