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Join Fr. Jeff Stecz

on a pilgrimage to

The Holy Land January 12-22, 2017 11 faith filled days

$3,295.00 with air from Newark,

$2,095 land only All inclusive price: air, land, taxes, all touring by private bus with Christian guide and

driver, meeting the Christians of the Holy Land, daily Mass & much more.

Price is based on two people per room. Single supplement is an additional $595.00

January 12 Day 1: DEPART Newark International airport on overnight flight to Tel Aviv – We depart for Tel Aviv airport, with dinner and breakfast served on the flight.

January 13 Day 2: Arrival Tel Aviv– Mt. of Beatitudes Upon arrival, we are greeted by our English-speaking Christian tour guide and assisted with customs and pass-port control. Board our bus and drive to the Sea of Galilee area where we have a well-deserved night of rest. Mass is celebrated at the Mt. of Beatitudes. (TBC). We overnight at the guesthouse on the Mt of Beatitudes the next four nights. (TBC pending exact trip dates) (D)

January 14 Day 3: Cana- Sepphoris-Caesarea Maritima- Mt. Carmel After breakfast we depart for Cana of Galilee, site of Jesus’ first miracle, where couples will have an opportunity to renew their weddings vows. Be sure to bring your wedding rings and dress up for this special occasion of the renewal of your sacred wedding vows. We see Sepphoris, capital of Galilee during the time of Christ. Caesarea Maritima is the ancient port where we visit the the-atre, Herod’s Palace, the hippodrome, as well as the ports and aqueducts. Peter came here to understand that the Good News was not for Jews only, but for the whole world. Here he baptized the Roman Centurion, Cornelius, and his family. St. Paul sailed from this port on his Missionary Journeys. Following lunch we drive to Mt. Carmel passing through the beautiful scenery along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Mass is celebrated at the Stella Maris Monastery. Take in the breathtaking view of the northern kingdom of Israel and Phoenicia from the monastery on top of Mt. Carmel. Dinner is at the hotel. (B. D.)

January 15 Day 4: The sea and the shores of the Galilee Depart for the Sea of Galilee to enjoy a morning boat ride and visit the “Jesus Boat”, a boat from the time of Jesus. We see Magda-la, home of St. Mary Magdalene. Have a taste of St. Peter’s Fish for lunch before departing for Capernaum, where Jesus began His Galilean ministry. Here we explore the synagogue which dates to the time of Christ and see the site of St. Peter’s home. We cele-brate Mass in a church with a glass- floor which is constructed over the site, allowing us to look down into the excavated ruins of Peter’s house. Next we visit the Church of the Primacy of Peter, situated on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, where after His resur-rection. Jesus met with his disciples and told Peter “ feed my lambs; feed my sheep’ (John 21:9). Our last stop is the Church of Mul-tiplication of Loaves and Fishes, commemorating where Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000. We return to the Mt. of Beatitudes with a reading of the Sermon and a walk to Eremos Hill. Dinner is at our hotel. (B. L. D.)

January 16 September 09 Day 5: Mt. Tabor- Nazareth We begin with a visit to Mt. Tabor to see the Church of Transfiguration. A short drive takes us to Nazareth, the town of Mary’s home, where Jesus played as a child, learned a trade, and grew to manhood. We celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the Annuncia-tion, just as St. John Paul II celebrated Mass here during his historic visit to the Holy Land in the Year of Our Lord 2000. Visit the archaeological site to see the remains of Nazareth from the time of Jesus. Also see Mary’s Well and St. Joseph’s Church. We have lunch at the International Center of Mary and view a video depicting what life must have been like for Mary in Nazareth. We stop at Mt. Precipice, from where we have great view of the Jezreel Valley. The angry multitudes wanted to throw Jesus from this mountain after his teaching at the Nazareth Synagogue. Dinner is at the hotel. (B.L.D.)

January 17 September 10 Day 6: Korazim- Jericho-Dead Sea-Jerusalem In Korazim, a town condemned by Jesus for failing to accept His teachings. This was another site visited by St. John Paul II and here we celebrate Mass. Then depart for Jericho – the first city to be captured by Joshua as part of his conquest of the Land, site of the Mount of Temptation. Stop for a Baptismal Blessing at Qasr Al Yehoud. This site holds the oldest and most ancient tradition for being the place of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in the River Jordan (Mathew, 3: 13-17). Time permitting we stop in Qumran to see where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found by the shepherds. Later, drive to the Dead Sea and take a dip in the salty waters before driving to Jerusalem. Enjoy the Genesis Welcome before ascending to Jerusalem where we settle into our rooms at the beautiful and newly renovated Vatican owned hotel, the Notre Dame. Buffet dinner is at the hotel for the next four nights. (B.D.)

January 18 Day 7: Bethlehem – Shepherds’ Field We begin our day in Bethlehem with a visit to the Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity – the birth place of Christ. Bend-ing low as we enter through the Door of Humility, we enter the Church and descend into the Grotto of Nativity. Beneath the Altar, a 14 pointed Silver Star marks the exact spot surrounded by the Latin inscription: HIC DE VIRGINE MARIA JESUS CHRISTUS NATUS (Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary).

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OUR COMPREHENSIVE RATE

INCLUDES:

Round trip airfare from Newark to Tel Aviv

Airline surcharges

Accommodations in hotels as listed for 8 nights (4 Sea of Galilee and 4 in Jerusalem)

Open buffet breakfast daily

Buffet dinner at the hotel for 6 nights

(beverages are not included)

2 Lunches as per itinerary

Two special dinners with beverages

Private Air conditioned bus

English speaking Christian guide for 10 days

Whisper sets (for groups of more than 30 passengers)

All admission charges as per the itinerary

Baggage handling for one suitcase per person only included at the hotels

Parking fees for busses

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Confirmation of daily Mass

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

Personal expenses

Trip cancellation and medical insurance optional

and highly recommended

Anything not mentioned in above inclusions

Gratuities for guide / driver and hotel staff . Tips

will be added to the invoice.

Church donations

Any airline baggage charges

We celebrate the joyous Christmas Mass in the Church of St. Catherine and see St. Jerome’s Grotto. Visit Shepherd’s Field and Grotto. Following a relax-ing lunch in the Grotto restaurant, we visit the Carmelite Monastery to ven-erate the relics of St. Mariam Baouardy (St. Mariam of Jesus Crucified)- the Lily of Palestine, canonized by Pope Francis in 2015. Next, we visit a Chris-tian cooperative store, owned by the Kando family that helps support dozens of local families. We stop to pray for peace at the Separation Wall, just as Pope Francis did during his historic visit the Holy Land. Overnight in Jerusa-lem. (B. D.)

January 19 Day 8: Bethany-Mt. of Olives- Mt. Zion The day begins with a visit to Bethany to see the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Explore the Ascension Chapel and visit the Church of Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer. Marvel at the panoramic view from the Mt. of Olives–seeing the eternal golden city. We walk along Palm Sunday Road stopping at Dominus Flevit where Jesus wept over the city. Continue along the Jewish cemetery with a view over the Eastern Gate. Have some quit time in the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Garden of Betrayal. Since the fourth century, tradition has placed the betrayal of Judas here. Walk over to the Basilica of Agony, where we celebrate Mass. Nearby we visit the empty tomb of the Virgin at the Church of the Assumption. Following lunch, visit Caiaphas Palace and the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. Our final stop of the day is the Upper Room. A meeting the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem will be arranged. Ladies and Knights of the Holy Sepulcher may receive their pilgrim shells. Overnight in Jerusalem. (B. D.)

January 20 Day 9: Via Dolorosa - Mt. Zion- Temple Mount- Wailing Wall Start the day early by praying the Stations of the Cross along the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa). We are blessed to be able to celebrate Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. (6:30am). Return to the hotel for breakfast and some rest. Later this morning visit the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock, holy sites for Muslims and Western Wall excavations. Then we tuck a prayer into the Wailing Wall as the St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict and Pope Francis before us did during their trips to the Holy Land. Lunch is on your own. Tonight we enjoy a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Over-night in Jerusalem. (B. Special Dinner)

January 21 Day 10: Old Town Jerusalem – Ein Karem – Emmaus- Airport Following breakfast and hotel check out, we depart for St. Anne’s Church and see the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus healed the Paralytic. Proceed to Ein Kerem to visit the Church of the Visitation. See Mary’s Spring and the birthplace of John the Baptist . Mass will be celebrated here. In the after-noon, time permitting we visit Emmaus, where Jesus appeared to the two disciples after the Resurrection. We visit the lovely Crusader Church and meditate in the beautiful gardens tended by the nuns. We stop for dinner on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Joppa before transferring to the airport for our midnight flight home. (B. Special Dinner.)

January 22 Day 11: Arrive in the USA Dinner and lunch are served on the flight home.

Holy Ghost Church/Italy

Deposits and final payment: A deposit of $500.00 per person should accompany the registration form along with your optional insurance payment and copies of your passport picture page by June 16, 2016. Final payment is due November 14, 2016. Late payment fee of $100.00 per person applies. Please mail your payment to: Select International Tours, 85 Park Ave., Flemington, NJ 08822 ATTN: Susan Prendergast

Pricing : Price may change should the number of passengers be less than 20. Prices are based on payments by cash or check. Payment by credit card will be assessed a 5% surcharge. Airline imposed fees of $629 are subject to change at time of final invoicing.

Deposits: Initial deposit must be paid by check.

Single supplement: A few single rooms are available for an additional $595.00 per person and can not exceed 10% of the group. Land only pricing: $2,095.00 per person based on two people per room. Land services begin and end at the ho-tel.

Tour Cancellation Policy: Up to 90 days prior to departure a reservation fee of $250 is withheld. From 90 days to 45 days before departure $500.00 cancellation fee ap-plies Within 45 days all payments are non-refundable and name changes are not possible. All cancellations must be in writing. Unused portions of the trip are not refundable. We strongly urge you to purchase insurance.

Trip Cancellation/Travel Insurance at an additional $196.00 per person for Basic Coverage or the Cancel for Any Reason policy, which we recommend for $294.00 per person based on cost of $3,295.00 Additional details and policy information can be found on our website at: www.selectinternationaltours.com. To qualify for the group policy at least ten passengers must purchase insurance, otherwise insurance cost may be subject to change based on individual policy rates.

Airline seating and special requests: We do not reserve specific seats with the airline. You may change your seat at the airport prior to departure. Please let us know in writing any special dietary, medical or mobility restrictions you may need. Mileage program information may be added by the passenger at airport prior to de-parture directly with the airline. Baggage: Each participant is permitted to check (1) suitcase weighing no more than 50 lbs., and one small carry-on bag on the plane (not to exceed 23 lbs) plus a small personal bag or travel case. Airline baggage fees are not included.

Responsibility: Fr. Jeff Stecz, Select International Tours and Cruises and/or any related service supplier in connection with this travel program are not responsible for any loss, sickness or injury to person or property, any delay, changes or extra costs incurred due to the delay or cancellations caused by weather or events beyond any-one’s control. Details of the program are subject to change based on events beyond the tour company’s control. All other terms and conditions are as per our website, www.selectinternationaltours.com. Travel documents will be mailed out approximately 3 weeks before departure date, pending all payments are received on time.

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Tips: A tip fund of $ 120.00 per person will be added to the invoice to cover the tips for the driver, guide and hotel staff.

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The Holy Land pilgrimage with Fr. Jeff Stecz January 12-22, 2017

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