S T E V E & J A N E T R A YProducers of the Footprints of God documentaries;

Israel Experts, International author and speaker

WITH FR. GAVIN BADWAY & TERESA TOMEO

Steve and Janet Ray Church of the Nativity Sail on GalileeVia Dolorosa, The Way of the Cross

Steve Ray is an Expert Holy Land guide, and Producer of the award winning Footprints of God DVD series that has been featured on EWTN and Netflix.

Invite you on a Pilgrimage to

Let Expert Guides Steve & Janet lead you through the Holy Land—just like in the movies! They’ve been to the Holy Land over 150 times filming, exploring & leading pilgrimages. Join this spiritually enriching biblical adventure.

Fr. Gavin Badway

Teresa Tomeo

Israel Main trip: September 11-20, 2018 Jordan Pre-Trip: September 7-12, 2018

The Holy Land& Optional Jordan Pre-trip

CB- Breakfast | L-Lunch | D-Dinner*Itinerary as presented is subject to final confirmations.

Day 1 n Septmeber 11: Departure from USADeparture from the United States.

Day 2 n Septmeber 12: Arrival in Israel | Galilee | TiberiasArrival in Tel Aviv’s modern Ben Gurion Airport. Meet your local guide and transfer to Galilee. Upon arrival, meet up with Steve and Jant Ray and the pre-trip passengers. Mass and dinner on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Overnight in Tiberias.

Day 3 n Septmeber 13: Mount of Transfiguration | Cana | Tiberias

Ascend the Mount of Transfiguration (Mount Tabor) early for Mass to miss the crowds; then depart for the Wedding Church in Cana for Renewal of Wedding Vows. After lunch in Nazareth, visit the Church of Annunciation. Visit the

House of the Holy Family. Free time. Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.

Day 4 n Septmeber 14: Mount of Beatitudes | Tabgha | TiberiasMount of Beatitudes for Mass. Continue on to Caesarea Philippi where Jesus said, "You are Peter (Rock)!" Drive through Golan Heights; view the Syrian border. Lunch at Druze restaurant. Visit Tabgha where Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes. Visit the Primacy of Peter where Jesus said, “Feed My sheep”. Dinner at Magdalena Restaurant. Overnight in Tiberias.

Day 5 n Septmeber 15: Sea of Galilee | Capernaum | JerusalemToday enjoy a boat ride on Sea of Galilee. Arrive by boat to Capernaum for Mass at St. Peter’s House and the synagogue where Jesus said “Eat My Flesh!” Hear Steve's famous talk on the Eucharist. St. Peter's fish for lunch. Drive to Jerusalem stopping along the way at Ein Karem to visit the Church of the Visitation. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 6 n Septmeber 16: Bethlehem | JerusalemSpend the day in Bethlehem. Visit the Olive Wood store to support local Christians. Tour the Olive Wood Factory. Mass at Shepherd's Field and visit the Church of the Nativity

where Jesus was born. Special dinner in Bedouin Tent with traditional dancing in Bethlehem. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 7 n Septmeber 17: Via Dolorosa | Calvary | Mt. Zion | JerusalemDepart early this morning and travel along the Via Dolorosa. Arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Touch the top of Mount Calvary. Mass at the tomb of Christ (subject to confirmation). Drive to the Mount of Olives to visit the Church of Pater Noster. At the scenic promenade, hear Steve give his invigorating History of Salvation in 20 minutes. Enjoy lunch at Jewish kibbutz. Drive to Mt. Zion to visit the Church of the Dormition and the Upper Room ending at the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Dinner at the Wine and Cheese Restaurant on the roof of the Notre Dame Center overlooking Jerusalem and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 8 n Septmeber 18: Gethsemane | Western Wall | JerusalemBegin today with Mass at the Garden of Gethsemane. Visit the Church of St. Ann where Mary was born and the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed a crippled man. Enter through the Dung Gate to pray at the Western Wall. Free time this afternoon. Optional tour of the Shroud of Turin Exhibit and extra shopping time. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 9 n Septmeber 19: Free Day | Optional Dead Sea Excursion | JerusalemCelebrate morning Mass at Notre Dame Chapel. Bring your rosaries and other religious items for blessing. Free day for shopping, prayer, rest, personal visit to Holy Sepulchre, or optional side trips. Optional Excursion (tour escort will advise price) to the Ancient Jerusalem Temple model and shrine of the Book, Qumran, Jericho and swimming in the Dead Sea. We will renew Baptismal vows at the authentic baptismal site of Jesus. We also have Sammie the Camel ready to give you a ride. We keep your room for you so you can return to the hotel to shower, pack, rest and eat. This evening get ready for flights through the night back home.

Day 10 n Septmeber 20: Return to USADepart on your return flights back to the USA.

Steve Ray Holy Land PilgrimagePlanned Tentative Itinerary*

You will be accompanied every day by Steve & Janet Ray along with their excellent Roman Catholic local guide.

Don't Miss the Biblical Jordan Extension!

September 7 - 12, 2018

Jordan Pre-TripPlanned Tentative Itinerary*

You will be accompanied every day by Steve & Janet Ray along with their excellent Roman Catholic local guide.

Day 1 n September 7: Depart USADepart USA for Amman.

Day 2 n September 8: Arrive in Jordan | AmmanArrival at Amman Queen Alia International Airport. You will be greeted upon arrival by Steve and Janet Ray and by our Jordanian Catholic guide Elias Khzuz. If time permits panoramic tour of Amman (pending flight arrival time). Mass at Amman Peace Center. Dinner and overnight at your hotel

in Amman.

Day 3 n September 9: Anjara | Jerash | Jabbok RiverMass at the Our Lady of the Mountain Church in Anjara, a pilgrimage site. Tour the fantastic Roman city of Jerash, one of the best preserved Roman archaeological sites. Visit Mar Elias (Tishbe, hometown of Prophet Elijah, 1 Kings 17:1). Lunch at local authentic restaurant. Visit Jabbok River where Jacob wrestled with the Angel. Back to Amman for dinner

and overnight.

Day 4 n September 10: Madaba | Jordan Valley | MachaerusDrive to the mountain village of Madaba. Mass at Mount Nebo. Look out over the Jordan Valley and Israel like Moses did before he died here. See where Joshua crossed over the Jordan River. Visit St. George’s Church to see the famous Madaba “Holy Land Mosaic Map.” Themed lunch at Elias Khzuz’s family restaurant. Visit to the mosaic factory and store. Drive to Petra. See Machaerus where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded. Dinner and overnight in Petra.

Days 5 n September 11: PetraVisit Petra all morning. Lunch at Petra. Transfer back to Amman and stop en route for Mass at the Our Lady of Peace Center with some of the most beautiful biblical art covering

the walls. Dinner and overnight in Amman.

Day 6 n September 12: BethanyDrive to Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan for Mass at the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Visit site and the new Catholic Church being built. Continue on to Sheikh Hussein Bridge to cross into Israel. Drive to your hotel in Tiberias to

meet up with the main trip group.