St. Philip Neri- Fr. Keith Pellerin- Italy 2015

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Rome & Vatican City Assisi Pompeii Amalfi St. Philip Neri Parish Led by Rev. Keith Pellerin, Pastor and Rev. Jeff Starkovich, Pastor “Heart of Italy and the Amalfi Coast” 12-Day Parish Pilgrimage November 10 – 21, 2015 Sorrento Naples Amalfi Assisi Orvieto Florence Rome St. Philip Neri Apostle of Rome www.petersway.com 500 North Broadway, Suite 221 • Jericho, NY 11753 email: [email protected] 800-225-7662 • 516-605-1551 • Fax: 516-605-1555 Peter’s Way Tours Pilgrimage arrangements by

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Fr. Keith Pellerin and Fr. Jeffrey Starkovich are leading a pilgrimage to Italy in November 2015.

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  • Rome & Vatican City

    AssisiPompeii

    Amalfi

    St. Philip Neri ParishLed by Rev. Keith Pellerin, Pastor and Rev. Jeff Starkovich, PastorHeart of Italy and the Amalfi Coast

    12-Day Parish PilgrimageNovember 10 21, 2015

    Sorrento ! Naples ! Amalfi !Assisi! Orvieto ! Florence ! Rome

    St. Philip NeriApostle of Rome

    www.petersway.com500 North Broadway, Suite 221 Jericho, NY 11753

    email: [email protected] 800-225-7662 516-605-1551 Fax: 516-605-1555

    Peters Way Tours

    Pilgrimage arrangements by

  • DDaayy 11 November 10, Tuesday: Depart USADepart Houston Intercontinental Airport on our overseas journey when Air France jet liftsinto the evening sky for our overnight flight to Rome, Italy via Paris. Complimentarymeals and beverages will be served aloft. (D)DDaayy 22 November 11, Wednesday: Arrive Rome SorrentoLate morning, arrive at Romes Leonardo da Vinci Airport, proceed through PassportControl, collect our luggage and a Peters Way Tour Manager will meet us upon exitingCustoms. Board our private coach and we will be on our way to Sorrento. Drive along theAutostrada del Sol, Sun Route, through the regions of Lazio and Campania. Late afternoon check in to our hotel in Sorrento.Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sorrento. (B,D)DDaayy 33 November 12, Thursday: Pompeii & NaplesBreakfast at hotel. This morning, we leave Sorrento to visit Pompeii. Explore the incrediblywell-preserved remains of this ancient Roman town, where all life was suddenly stopped byan eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D. The volcano collapsed higher roof-lines andburied Pompeii under 60 feet of ash and pumice, and it was lost for nearly 1700 years beforeits accidental rediscovery in 1748. Since then, its excavation has provided an extraordinarilydetailed insight into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire. Today, it is one ofthe most popular tourist attractions in Italy. Continue to the nearby Franciscan Church ofthe Rosary for Mass, celebrated by Fr. Keith Pellerin. Independent lunch. Continue to thenearby city of Naples, situated on a beautiful bay on the Mediterranean Coast. Enjoy apanoramic tour by coach of the city: Mergellina, Castel dellOo, Plebiscito Square, The RoyalPalace, and the Maschio Angioino with its triumphal arch and deep moats. Enjoy and pho-tograph the famous view of the city, the bay and Mt. Vesuvius. Continue to visit theCathedral (Duomo di San Gennaro). Saint Januarius, the patron of Naples, is famous for themiracle of the annual liquefaction of his blood. People assemble to witness in amazementthis event in the cathedral three times a year: On September 19 (St. Januarius Day), December16, and on the Saturday before the first Sunday of May. Time will be given for prayer andreflection before we return to Sorrento.Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sorrento. (B,D)DDaayy44 November 13, Friday: Positano & AmalfiBreakfast at hotel. Today the group will be split into mini-buses for our tour of the Amalfitowns. From Sorrento, we take a spectacular drive as we visit towns of Positano and Amalfi.Enjoy a remarkable bird's-eye view of Positano, commanding a beautiful view of the Gulf ofNaples. Continue on to Amalfi town and the Cathedral of St. Andrew the Apostle.Independent lunch in the quaint town of Amalfi. Then we continue to the towns of Ravello,Minori, Maiori, Vietri Sul Mare and Salerno. Celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of St. Andrewthe Apostle in the town of Amalfi.Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sorrento. (B,D)DDaayy55 November 14, Saturday: Sorrento Montecasino St. Mary ofthe Angels AssisiBreakfast at hotel. This morning, we leave Sorrento for Rome. En route we will visitMontecasino, the 5th century Abbey and the cradle of the Benedictine Order, where themotherhouse of the Benedictines was founded by St. Benedict in 529 and where the saintworked many miracles. Celebrate Mass at the Abbey of Montecasino. Independent lunch.After lunch, continue to Assisi. After a two and a half-hour ride we will see Assisi on amountaintop. Walk along the narrow lanes, see the Shrine to Saint Francis and the over-whelming art dedicated to this young friar, a rich young man who turned to God and estab-lished an order that has grown over the centuries. Upon arrival visit the Basilica of SantaMaria degli Angeli. Crowned by the magnificent dome designed by Alessi, this great Basilicawas built in 1569. Enclosed see the shrine of the "Porziuncola" or the Little Portion Chapelaround which the first Franciscan community was centered, the place where Clare receivedthe habit from Francis, and the Capella Del Transito, which marks the spot where the Saintdied. See the statue of Saint Francis in the courtyard where thornless roses bloom. Check into our hotel in Assisi.Dinner and overnight at hotel in Assisi. (B,D)

    DDaayy 66 November 15, Sunday: Sites of St. Francisand St. ClareBreakfast at hotel. After breakfast, our local guide will take us toexplore the Basilica complex, which is actually composed of twochurches built one atop the other. Beneath both churches is thecrypt that houses the tomb of St. Francis. The lower Basilica datesfrom 1228 to 1230, and is richly decorated with beautiful stainedglass windows, and paintings done by some of the most importantartists of the 13th and 14th centuries. In the upper Basilica, builtfrom 1230 - 1253, you will marvel at the monumental frescoes paint-ed by Giotto, which depict scenes from the life of the saint.Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to visit theBasilica of St. Clare, the first and most important heroine of theFranciscan movement, view her remains and see the miraculousCrucifix. Independent lunch and afternoon at leisure to enjoy Assision your own. Perhaps, visit the Church of Santo Stephano, ChiesaNuova, the home and cloth workshops of Pietro Bernadone andLady Pica (parents of Francis). Behind the church and the conventlies the small stall of San Francesco Piccolino where, according tolegend, Francis was born. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Assisi. (B,D)DDaayy 77 November 16, Monday: Orvieto FlorenceAfter breakfast leave Assisi to Orvieto. Orvieto stands dramaticallyon top of an island of volcanic rock in the middle of the Tiber Valley.Its chief attraction is the cathedral, begun in 1290 to shelter the relicsof the Miracle of Bosena (Miracle of the Host). Visit the magnificent13th-century church with a marble exterior of alternating stripes ofblack and white. Seen in that special net of Umbrian light, it is mostimpressive. In one of the side chapels are frescos by Luca Signorelli.Celebrate Mass at the Basilica. Independent lunch and free timewill be given in Orvieto. This afternoon, we leave Orvieto and drivethrough the gentle Tuscan hills that for centuries have inspiredsaints, artists and admirers of beauty, to the Renaissance city ofFlorence. Check-in at hotel in Florence.Dinner and overnight at hotel in Florence. (B,D)DDaayy 88 November 17, Tuesday: AM/Academy ofFine Arts; Highlights of Florence RomeBreakfast at hotel. After breakfast, begin our day with Mass at theChurch of San Marco, where St. Philip Neri received his earlyteaching from the friars at San Marco, the famous Dominicanmonastery. Then, our local guide will be ready to take us to visit theAccademia. This Gallery was founded in 1784 by the Grand DukePietro Leopoldo, who decreed that all the schools of paintingsshould be joined together in a single academy. One of the most pop-ular museums in Florence, the Gallery houses many sculptures byMichelangelo. Though the collection has since expanded to includeworks ranging from Florentine gothic painting to Russian Icons aswell as Italian Renaissance and Baroque works by Pontormo,Ghirlandaio and others, it is still primary known for the superb"David" by Michelangelo. Continue to the beautiful Piazza DelDuomo and the delicately patterned green, white and pinkCathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, crowned with its magnificentDome by Brunelleschi; Giotto's Bell Tower; and the RomanesqueBaptistery of St. John, with the exquisite bronze doors by Ghiberti,which Michelangelo called the "Gates of Paradise". See the 13th cen-tury Franciscan Church of the Holy Cross, which holds the Tombsof the greatest of Florentine men. Independent lunch. After lunch, we continue to Rome, the "Eternal City". Dinner and overnight at hotel in Rome. (B,D)DDaayy 9 9 November 18, Wednesday: AM/PapalAudience PM/Tour of Christian RomeBreakfast at our hotel. We will then be transported into the heartof Christendom for an audience with our Holy Father, PopeFrancis. Our pilgrimage group will be acknowledged during theEnglish language portion. Independent lunch. This afternoon, visitthe magnificent Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, built byConstantine in the 4th century on the site of St. Paul's tomb. Afterhaving been destroyed by fire in 1823, it was rebuilt on the originalbasilican plan of early Christian churches. Surrounding the nave arethe medallions of each Pope throughout history. Continue to theCathedral of St. John Lateran, the first Christian church to be conse-crated. It was founded by the Emperor Constantine in the 4th cen-tury and was home to the Popes for many years prior to the presentVatican residence. Next we will go to the Basilica of St. Mary Major,one of the four major Basilicas built by Pope Sixtus III (AD 432-440).Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. After Mass, seethe relics of Jesus manger from Bethlehem, and the high altar,which contains the remains of St. Matthew the Evangelist. View theicon Salus Populi Romani, reputed as painted by St. Luke, meaningProtectress of the Roman People. The mosaics above the entabla-ture are among the most ancient Christian mosaics in Rome. Independent dinner. Overnight at hotel in Rome. (B)

    Dear Parishioners, Families, and Friends,It is with great rejoicing that St. Philip Neri Parish will be embarking on a Pilgrimage to Italy,November 10 - 21, 2015.This pilgrimage will begin in Pompeii, where we will explore a city that was lost for nearly1700 years! We will celebrate Mass at the Franciscan Church of the Rosary.We will also journey through Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi! While in Amalfi, we will cele-brate Mass at the Cathedral of St. Andrew the Apostle. We will also spend a day in the beau-tiful island of Capri, and visit the magical Blue Grotto.Next we will venture to Montecasino, where we will celebrate Sunday Mass at the Abbey ofMontecasino. We will then visit Assisi, where we shall explore and celebrate Mass at theBasilica of St. Francis. We will also celebrate Mass at the Basilica in Orvieto!Our journey will then conclude in Rome, where we will visit many sacred sites of ourChristian faith, including the Sistine Chapel, and the basilicas of Christian Rome. We willalso take in the historic venues of ancient Rome, and have the opportunity to attend aGeneral Audience of our Holy Father, Pope Francis!We hope you will join us!Sincerely,Rev. Keith Pellerin, Pastor Rev. Jeff Starkovich, Pastor

  • DDaayy 10 10 November 19, Thursday: AM/ Vatican Museums;Sistine Chapel; St. Peter's Basilica - PM/At leisureAfter early breakfast, celebrate Mass at the Tomb of St. Peter (to be confirmed) orone of the Vatican grotto altars. Our morning of sightseeing begins with a visit toone of the great art collections in the world, the Vatican Museums. Walk in thefootsteps of the Princes of the Church through the richly decorated galleries.Continue on to the Sistine Chapel, the private chapel of the Popes, whereMichelangelo best expressed his genius in monumental frescoes. End your morn-ing tour in St. Peter's Basilica. Take in the awesome architecture and the statuaryadorning this largest of all Christian churches, including Michelangelos magnifi-cent Pieta. Pray at the new tomb of St. John Paul II, in St. Sebastians Chapel.Independent lunch. This afternoon is your opportunity to explore the sights,sounds and tastes of Rome all on your own. Perhaps you will want to treat your-self to a leisurely multi-course lunch in a quaint trattoria. Visit the beautiful andlively Piazza Navona, with time to browse through the artists stalls to buy apainting or just look...and a chance to buy one of Romes most famous products,a tartufo (ice cream) at the Gelateria Tre Scalini. Independent dinner. Overnight at hotel in Rome. (B)DDaayy 11 11 November 20, Friday: AM/Tour of Ancient Rome -PM/Tour of the ScaviBreakfast at our hotel. Our day begins with Mass at the Church of Chiesa Nuova(Oratory of St. Philip Neri). After Mass, continue to the ancient Roman Forum.See the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Constantine and proceed to the outside ofthe Coliseum for a fascinating explanation of its history. Continue on to thegrandiose white marble monument of King Victor Emmanuel II, often called the"Wedding Cake." See the Trajan Column and the Market (the ancient Romanequivalent of a department store). Independent lunch. Tour of the Scavi*(Subjectto confirmation): The Scavi, or Vatican Necropolis, is the underground excavationunder St. Peters Basilica. In 1939, Pope Pius XII ordered an excavation beneaththe grotto of St. Peter's Basilica, where many popes are buried. Among the tombsof pagans and early Christians, far beneath the high altar of St. Peter's, excavatorsfound a shrine amid the rubble. Most scholars concur that the small column ispart of a second-century A.D. shrine built by Romes small Christian communityon the site where St. Peter was buried. *All tours of the Scavi are subject to confirma-tion by the Vatican Office two weeks prior to departure. Tours run continually, are onehour in length, and are limited to 12-15 persons. Our farewell dinner this eveningwill be at Tanagra Restaurant in Rome. Experience an atmosphere of hospitalityand friendship, and taste the Mediterranean cuisine in a typical Roman settingwith wine and music. Overnight at hotel in Rome. (B,D)DDaayy 12 12 November 21, Saturday: Return to the USAEarly morning, we will be transferred to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport for ourreturn flight to the USA. Arrive home on the same day. (B)

    Your pilgrimage includes: Round-trip economy class airfare via Air France: Houston/Paris/Rome -

    Rome/Paris/Houston. U.S. departure tax; Customs user fee; security and all airport departure taxes. Meeting and assistance upon departure from Houston Intercontinental Airport. Ten (10) nights accommodations in twin rooms with private facilities in first-class

    hotels. Breakfast daily plus eight (8) dinners, including a farewell dinner with entertain-

    ment at Tanagra Restaurant in Rome. Local modern deluxe motor-coach transportation, upon arrival and available for the

    entire tour. One full-time, multi-lingual Tour Manager will be on each motor-coach throughout

    the entire tour, including arrival and departure transfers. Peters Way Tour Managerand Overseas office staff are easily available 24 hours daily to render assistancewhenever needed.

    All sightseeing, conducted by licensed, professional, English-speaking guides as out-lined in the day-by-day Tour itinerary.

    Entrance fees to all sights, as per itinerary included. Porterage of one piece of luggage, per person, at hotels throughout.Items not included in the package price: Health, trip cancellation/interruption or baggage insurance. All are strongly recommend-

    ed. Peters Way Tours offers an optional comprehensive policy at additional cost. Passport & visa costs, if any. U.S. Passports must be valid for at least three (3) months subsequent to the return date. Gratuities for the tour manager, guides and driver ($100.00 per person). Items of a personal nature (hotel extras, laundry, phone calls, etc.). Meals not specified in the program. Items not specifically mentioned above.

    Unexpected circumstances may cause changes to the outlined itinerary.

    PACKAGE PRICE IS BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 30 PAYING PARTICIPANTS. IFGROUP DOES NOT REACH THIS NUMBER, THE PRICE OR PROGRAMMING

    WILL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY.

    We are holding confirmed seats via Air France from Houston Intercontinental Airport:Date Airline Flight Departure City/Time Arrival City/TimeNov 10 Air France #639 Houston IAH/4:30 pm -----------------------------------Nov 11 ----------------------------- Paris CDG/ 8:35 amNov 11 Air France #1504 Paris CDG/ 9:50 am Rome FCO/ 11:55 am

    Nov 21 Air France #1005 Rome FCO/ 6:45 am Paris CDG/ 8:55 amNov 21 Air France #636 Paris CDG/ 10:30 am Houston IAH/ 2:25 pm

    Please note: flight itinerary subject to change without notice.

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    MEALS: Buffet breakfast daily plus eight (8) dinners, including a farewelldinner with entertainment at Tanagra Restaurant in Rome. Beverages (coffee,tea, mineral water) are not included at set menu dinners. GRATUITIES & SERVICE CHARGES: Gratuities are not included in your tourpackage. For good work, recommended (but voluntary) tipping to your tour man-ager is 4.00 Euro per passenger per day; to the driver is 2.00 Euro per passenger perday; for the local guides 1.50 Euro per passenger per day. Tips for the tour managerand bus driver are normally given as a group at the end of the tour. Other gratuitiesare usually handled individually. All service charges and local taxes as imposed byhotels are included in the program rate. 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If the plan paymentis made at the time of deposit or within 21 days from the date of the PetersWay Tours Tour Deposit Acknowledgement Letter, the passenger will becovered for pre-existing conditions. However, the insurance plan can be pur-chased at any time thereafter, excluding coverage for pre-existing conditions,until final payment has been made. Plan payments will not be accepted afterfinal payment has been made. All plan payments are non-refundable. If youchoose to extend your stay or embark on a pre-tour program, travel insurancecan be purchased for an additional $4.00 per day. Additional coverage needs tobe requested. The insurance plan will not automatically be extended. The extend-ed insurance plan will only cover pre-paid arrangements made through PetersWay Tours. Land Only passengers can have their air arrangements covered foran additional $20.00 per person. The Passenger Travel Protection Plan includescoverage for the following: trip cancellation/interruption/delay, baggage/per-sonal effects, emergency evacuation, repatriation, accident/sickness medicalexpenses, accidental death dismemberment & 24-hour Emergency AssistanceServices. These benefits and services are provided by Seven Corners, Inc. Uponclaim approval, reimbursement is up to 100% of the non-refundable paymentsfor your trip. Cancellation For Any Reason upgrade can be added to your poli-cy for an additional $100.00. This includes reasons for cancellation not otherwisecovered by the regular policy. You can cancel up to 2 days prior to departure andreceive reimbursement of up to 75% of the non-refundable payments for yourtrip. Payments must be received for the upgrade with your insurance premiumat the time of deposit or within 15 days from the date of the Peters Way ToursTour Deposit Acknowledgement Letter. PLEASE NOTE: For complete detailsof coverage, terms, conditions, exclusions, and pre-existing conditions for theinsurance protection provided, refer to the Description of Coverage, which youwill receive with your travel documents. If you need further information, pleasecall Seven Corners, Inc. at 1-800-371-0926 or 317-575-2656 and ask for CustomerService. Travel insurance is underwritten by United States Fire InsuranceCompany, Eatontown, NJ under policy number FSG12-120116-01RT.

    Acceptance of these Terms & Conditions, with signature on enrollment form, is required for participation in this tour.