canonization pilgrimage fr. tom & deacon tim-20131110-040858-20131203-004418
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Father Tom and Deacon Tim
CANONIZATION PILGRIMAGE 9 day PILGRIMAGE TO Rome, San Giovanni, Assisi and more
$3,495.00 per person based on two people per room Single supplement is $ 895.00 (very limited)
April 25 to May 03, 2014 from Newark Airport including April 27 Canonization Ceremony & April 30 Papal Audience
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marianne Murphy—Select International Tours & Cruises
Tel. (800) 842-4842 Email: [email protected]
Depart this evening on an overnight flight to Rome from Newark
You will be met by your guide and transferred to the hotel. En route we
stop at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls for Mass and a
prayer of thanks for our safe journey. Rest of the afternoon is at leisure
to become acclimated to the new country and a new time zone. Tonight
after dinner we will have a walking tour of Rome including stops at the
Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Piazza Navone.
Overnight Rome. (B.D.)
Today is one of the largest historical events in the present history of the
Vatican with pilgrims attending from all over the world. Our groups
will make their way to the Vatican area very early in the morning. Due
to the nature of this event there will be standing room only. Tickets are
for general attendance, seating is not available. Afternoon at leisure.
Tonight we have a gala dinner with wine and music. Overnight Rome.
(B, Special dinner )
In the morning we see the major sites of Ancient Rome Ancient Rome
tour including a visit to the Coliseum, Piazza Venezia, and the Basili-
cas of Sts. Mary Major, John Lateran and the Holy Stairs Over-
night Rome. (B. Dinner at the hotel.)
Today our motorcoach takes us to Assisi for a full day excursion. Visit
the hilltop home of St. Francis. Celebrate Holy Mass at the church of
Santa Maria Degli Angeli, which contains the famous Porziuncola,
the chapel where St. Francis consecrated St. Clare. Also visit the Ba-
silica of St. Clare, where you see her incorrupt body in the crypt. At
the convent of San Damiano, see where the Miracle of the Eucharist of
Assisi took place in 1241, twelve years before St. Clare died. Visit the
church where St. Francis wrote the “Canticle of the Sun”, and see the
place where St. Clare lived. Late in the afternoon return back to Rome.
Lunch is included today as is dinner at the hotel. Overnight
(B.L.Dinner at the hotel.)
Today, we start with Papal Audience followed by the incredible treas-
ures of the Vatican Museum, with a fascinating collection of historical
artifacts and precious objects of art, including the Sistine Chapel. Af-
terwards, tour the St. Peter’s Basilica. See the Crypt of St. Peter,
where the remains of the first Pope lay under the main altar and the e
tomb of John Paul II, which we visit. Overnight Rome. (B. Dinner at
the hotel.)
Day 1 –Friday April 25- Depart U.S.A- NON STOP FLIGHT
ON UNITED AIRLINES
Saturday April 26 - DAY 2: ROME -WELCOME TO ROME
Sunday April 27- DAY 3: ROME-- CANONIZATION
Monday April 28 DAY 4: ROME –Ancient Rome- Christian
Tuesday April 29 DAY 5: ROME-ASSISI- ROME
Wednesday April 30 DAY 6: ROME – PAPAL AUDIENCE
Canonization Pilgrimage to Italy April 25– May 03, 2014
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We depart Rome early this morning for San Giovanni. Our day is
dedicated to Padre Pio; we honor his work as we visit his tomb
and cell, his confessional and the Capuchin Monastery of Our
Lady of Grace as well as the new Church of Santa Maria
Delle Grazia and the Home for the Relief of the Suffering. Overnight San Giovanni. (B. Special Dinner at a local restau-
rant with wine and music. )
In the morning we drive a short distance to see the Grotto of St.
Michael the Archangel, where we celebrate Mass. Then we
head back to Rome and enroute we stop to visit the ancient mon-
astery of Monte Cassino, destroyed in WWII and rebuilt by al-
lies, and originally founded by St. Benedict in 529. We tour the
Monastery and the library. Tonight the overnight is at a Rome
airport hotel. . (B.Dinner at a hotel.)
After breakfast we are transferred to the airport for our flight
home. (B.)
YOUR GROUP LEADERS:
Tremendous crowds are expected during this historic event, per-
haps the largest in Vatican history. Due to the nature of this spe-
cial event the itinerary is subject to change, without prior notice,
based on activities organized by the Vatican and events in
Rome. Seating is not available during the Canonization. All at-
tempts will be made to ensure participation in religious activities
being planned however participation cannot be confirmed until
last minute. We thank you for your understanding !
Thursday May 1 DAY 7: SAN GIOVANNI
Friday May 2 Day 8: MT St. MICHAEL- MONTE
CASSINO
Saturday May 3 Day 9: RETURN TO THE U.S.A.
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE RATE
INCLUDES:
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Roundtrip airfare Newark to Rome
(Airport tax and fuel surcharge of $
625.00
included & subject to change)
English speaking tour director
Buffet breakfast & meals as per the itin-
erary
Three and four star hotel accommoda-
tions
Daily Mass arrangements
Attendance at the Canonization Ceremo-
ny
Private tour bus & bus parking fees
Local hotel taxes
All admission & sightseeing charges
Porterage for one suitcase at all hotels
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RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
Personal expenses, airline baggage fees,
medical and travel insurance, meals not
specified, beverages with meals, tips and
gratuities for guide, driver and wait staff,
church donation , any items not men-
tioned in inclusions.
Recommend an additional $120.00 per
Contact Select International Tours at 800-842-4842
Father Tom Ganley is a Priest with the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ. He is or-dained 28 years &is a sought after
Conference Speaker specializing in Divine Mercy Conferences and Heal-
ing Ministry. Currently Chaplain at the McCarrick Care Center in Somerset
NJ.Father Tom’s love of Divine Mercy and knowledge of Saint Faustina, her Diary “Divine Mercy in my Soul” and the “Divine Mercy Pope” John Paul II, promises to make this Pilgrimage all
the more special.
Deacon Tim Kennedy was or-dained in May 2011 for service to the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ. He is currently Pastoral Associate at Saint John the Apostle Parish in Linden, NJ. He is a retired Chief of Police. Deacon Tim goes wherever he is called to preach the Word and Love of God throughout the Archdiocese of Newark as well as numerous dioceses in the US and Ireland. He is a sought after conference speaker and ministers in heal-ing as well as Unbound – Free-dom in Christ.
Holy Ghost Church/Italy
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS: 9 day Canonization Pilgrimage
Deposits and final payment: A deposit of $ 750,00 per person should accompany the registration form, along with your optional insur-
ance payment and copies of your passport picture page by December 22, Final payment is due February 25,2014 Please issue your
payment to: Select International Tours , 85 Park Ave, Flemington, NJ 08822,
Attention: Marianne Murphy Email: mmurphy @select-intl.com, 800-842-4842, fax 908-237-9263
Airline seating and special requests: The seats are assigned by the airlines. We do not reserve specific seats with the airline. You
may change your seat at the airport prior to departure. All special needs and requests due to medical or dietary restrictions must be re-
quested in writing. Mileage program information can be added directly by the passenger at airport prior to departure. Extensive walking
and standing are required on this pilgrimage.
Single supplement: A few single rooms are available for an additional $895.00 per person. Prices are based on two people per room .
Should your roommate cancel you are subject to the single supplement charge .
Baggage: Each participant is allowed to check (1) suitcase weighing no more than 50 lbs., and one small carry-on bag on the plane.
Airline baggage fees are not included. Please check the specific baggage fees on the airline website.
Tour Cancellation Policy: Up to 90 days prior to departure a reservation fee of $500.00 is withheld. Within 60 days of departure all
payments are non-refundable regardless of reason for cancellations. All cancellations must be in writing. Unused portions of the trip
are not refundable. We strongly urge you to purchase Trip Cancellation/Travel Insurance at an additional $ 245.00 per person for
Basic Coverage or Cancel for Any Reason policy, which we recommend at $367.00 per person. Additional details and policy infor-
mation can be found on our website at: www.selectinternationaltours.com.
Pricing: All prices are based on payment by cash or check. Pricing is based on rate of exchange of 1.35 USD to Euro and is subject to
change at time of final invoicing. Fuel surcharge and taxes subject to change at time of final invoicing. Prices are based on a minimum
of 30 full paying travelers per bus. PRICES ARE GTD AT TIME OF FINAL PAYMENT.
Responsibility: Select International Tours, and or any travel agency and supplier in connection with this travel program are not respon-
sible for any illness, injury or loss to person or property, any delay, or extra costs incurred due to the delay or cancellations caused by
weather or events beyond anyone’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 sent to the
group organizer approximately 3 weeks before departure date, pending all payments are received on time. The daily sequence of the
program may change due to the nature of the event.
REGISTRATION/CONSENT FORM: Fr Tom & Deacon Tim
9 day April 25-May 03 CANONIZATION Pilgrimage to Italy, Please complete this form and mail it to Select International Tours, along with your deposit, insurance premium,
and a copy of your passport picture page.
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number of passengers traveling in the group. I understand and agree to all Select International Tours & Cruises’ TERMS AND
CONDITIONS as outlined in this trip brochure and on the company website: www.selectinternationaltours.com. I also under-
stand that (SITC) highly recommends purchase of travel insurance for my protection and that any fees associated with this trip
cannot be waived for any reason. By declining to purchase trip insurance I assume all financial losses associated with this trip
which otherwise would be covered by the travel insurance.
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