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Pilgrimage to Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Austria– May 18-28, 2015

Deposits and final payment: A deposit of $750.00 per person should accompany the registration form along with your optional insurance payment and copies of your passport picture page by February 13, 2015 Final payment is due March 18, 2015. Please mail your payment to: Select International , 85 Park Ave., Flemington, NJ 08822 ATT: Marianne Murphy Airline seating and special requests: We do not reserve specific seats with the airline. You may change your seat at the airport prior to depar- ture. Please let us know in writing any special dietary or travel requests you may need. Mileage program information can be added at airport prior to departure by the passenger directly with the airline. Single supplement: A few single rooms are available for an additional $695.00 per person and can not exceed 10% of the group. We are not responsi- ble for securing roommates. LAND ONLY COST $ 2895.00 with services beginning and ending at the hotel. Baggage: Each participant is able to check (1) suitcase weighing no more than 50 lbs., plus one small carry-on bag on the plane. Any airline bag- gage fees are not included in trip cost. Please check the specific airline baggage fees on their website. NOT INCLUDED: Tips (suggested $120-150 per person additional) beverages unless noted, Mass collection & church donations, extra baggage, trav- el insurance which is highly recommended for the protection of your trip investment, items not noted in “Your Tour Includes”. Business class seats are available upon request as are add-ons from your hometown airport. Tour Cancellation Policy: Up to 90 days prior to departure a reservation fee of $ 500.00 is withheld. From 90 days to 60 days before departure $750.00 cancellation fee applies Within 60 days all payments are non-refundable and name changes are not possible. All cancellations must be in writ- ing. Unused portions of the trip are not refundable. We strongly urge you to purchase Trip Cancellation/Travel Insurance for the protection of your travel investment. We offer tow Trip Insured Insurance options . Deluxe Basic Coverage or Deluxe Cancel for Any Reason policy Additional details, policy information and prices may be found on our website at: www.selectinternationaltours.com, under Useful Information. Pricing: Prices are based on minimum 20 passengers traveling & payment by cash or check. 5% credit card payment fee applies. Deposits must Father Dave Pivonka be paid by check. Fuel surcharge and taxes are subject to change at time of final invoicing. Responsibility: Select International Tours, the group leaders and or any travel agency and supplier services in connection with this travel pro- gram are not responsible for any loss, sickness, injury or death to person or property. The afore mentioned are not responsible for any loss or injury, and Deacon Harold Burke Sivers changes or extra costs incurred due to the delay or cancellations caused by weather, strike, airline issues 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 three weeks before departure date. invite you on a pilgrimage to experience

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May 18 DAY 1 DEPART USA church where he was baptized. Then we take a short drive Father Dave Pivonka, across the border into Austria and the beautiful city of TOR, has been saved by Depart on our overnight flight to Turin or from Newark Airport with dinner and breakfast served on the the Love of God revealed plane. Salzburg for the overnight. (B.D ) to us by the death and res- urrection of . His May 19 DAY 2 MILAN—TURIN May 25 DAY 8 SALZBURG entire ministry is pro- Welcome to Italy. We are greeted by our English speaking tour director at Milan’s airport and transferred to Enjoy a Salzburg city tour including a visit to claiming this reality. Gebursthaus, Mozart’s birthplace and the Mirabell gar- Fr. Dave is as an evange- Turin. As we cannot check into the hotel until 4PM we will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city of Turin. We list who speaks at confer- see , the symbol of Turin, Piazza Castello and visit Basilica di Superga dedicated to the dens. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city on ences, retreats and parish Blessed Mother, where we celebrate Mass. Settle into the hotel for a well-deserved night of rest. Dinner at your own. Mass is celebrated in a local church. Dinner is missions around the US the hotel. (D) on your own tonight. Overnight in Salzburg. (B.) and world. For nearly twenty years Fr. Dave has May 26 DAY 9 MAUTHAUSEN GUSEN -MELK also been leading pilgrim- May 20 DAY 3 TURIN ages around the world to We start the day with Mass followed by a visit to the Cathedral di San Giovanni to see the original Holy ABBEY- VIENNA some of the holiest and Shroud. The Archdiocese of Turin, custodian of the Shroud of Turin, has announced that the shroud, venerat- We depart Salzburg for a visit of the Mauthausen- Gusen most important sites in our ed by many as the burial cloth of Christ, will be on public display April 19-June 24, 2015. is concentration camp. Our next stop is the magnificent ba- Christian faith. He spends much of his time helping others scheduled to visit Turin as well. The public display will coincide with the 200th anniversary of the birth of St. roque Melk Abbey where we explore the Basilica, Li- come to know God's love for them through his preaching, brary and Treasury and celebrate Mass. Late arrival in to writings, CDs, and other spiritual outreaches. Fr. Dave has , the founder of the Salesians. The theme for the 2015 display is “The greatest love." written books; Spiritual Freedom: God’s Life Changing Following our visit we see the tomb of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, a Turin native, fun-loving, avid athlete, Vienna for dinner and overnight at our hotel. (B.D) Gift, Hiking the Camino - 500 Miles with Jesus and his most devout Catholic and benefactor of the poor, called the “saint for youth of the Third Millennium”, who was recent Encounter Jesus – From Discovery to Discipleship. beatified by John Paul II in 1990. We visit the Basilica of Maria Ausiliatrice (Our Lady Help of Christians) May 27 DAY 10 VIENNA Currently, Fr. Dave is the Director of Franciscan Pathways where we see the tombs of Saint John Bosco and Saint Mary Mazzarello. Next stop is the Church of St. John We start the day with our city tour including a visit to the which is an evangelistic outreach of his Franciscan Commu- Schonbrun Palace, summer home of Maria Theresa. En- nity. the Evangelist, where Don Bosco started his second oratory in the city. Even today the oratory is the refuge for the poorest young people of Turin. Overnight Turin (B.D.) joy a panoramic city tour marveling at the imperial beau- ty of Vienna and its many beautiful buildings and sites. Deacon Harold Burke May 21 DAY 4 EINSIEDELN We also see the beautiful St. Stephens Cathedral and cel- -Sivers is one of the The scenery is becoming more breathtaking as we journey into Switzerland to Einsiedeln to see the magnifi- ebrate Mass. Rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight a fes- most sought after tive evening awaits us, as we journey to the wine village cent Benedictine Monastery with its miraculous statue of the Black Madonna. We celebrate Mass at the beau- Catholic speakers, tiful monastery, which is situated amidst green pastures, charming villages and dense forests. Overnight Ein- of Grinsing in the Vienna Woods where we enjoy a fare- siedeln area. (B.D.) well dinner of local delicacies accompanied by a choice not just in the U.S., of beverages (soft drinks, wine or beer). Overnight Vien- but around the world. May 22 DAY 5 FUSSEN- WIES - ETALL- OBERAMMERGAU na. (B. Special dinner) His passionate ap-

We cross into Germany this morning and embark on an exploration of the Catholic region of Bavaria. Visit St. proach to preaching Mangs church where Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos was baptized and where we celebrate Mass. We stop to May 28 DAY 11 RETURN TO USA take pictures of the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle and see the beautiful Church in the Meadow, the Wie- After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport for your the truth of the Catholic faith will both challenge and inspire skirche. Then on to Etall to visit the Benedictine Monastery where monks brew the famous Ettaler liquer. flight home. (B.) those who hear him. Deacon Harold holds a Bachelor’s De- We get a taste of some of the seven different liqueurs brewed here and learn about the ancient art of using li- gree in Economics and Business Administration from the queurs as medicine. After this memorable visit, continue to the beautiful and richly decorated woodcarver’s University of Notre Dame and a Master of Theological village of Oberammergau, site of the world famous Passion Play. Overnight Oberammergau. (B. D.) Your trip includes: Rates do not include: Studies degree from the University of Dallas. He is a Bene-  Roundtrip airfare Newark to Milan and Vienna to Newark  Personal expenses dictine Oblate of Mt. Angel Abbey, an associate member of May 23 DAY 6 MUNICH (airport tax and fuel surcharges of $669.00 are subject to  Trip cancellation and medical insurance A short drive takes us to Munich, the capital of Bavaria and one of the liveliest cities in Europe. We enjoy a change). the FellowshipBeverages ofnot Catholic included Scholars, unless otherwisea member specifiedof the Con- walking tour of the historic downtown, including the fascinating Glockenspiel and Munich’s famous cathedral  Accommodations in first class hotels. fraternity Meals of unless Catholic specified Clergy and a consulting team member known as the ‘Frauenkirche’. We celebrate Mass at the Cathedral. Tonight enjoy a typical Bavarian evening  Daily buffet breakfast and dinners as per itinerary.  Church donations in a Beer Garten with lots of good food, beer or wine and German music. Overnight in Munich. (B. Special  Two special dinners with beverages. for theTips National and gratuities Conference for ofguide, Catholic driver, ’ and wait National staff dinner.)  English speaking tour manager. Directory Anything for Catechesis. not mentioned Deacon in inclusions Harold lives in Portland,  All admission & sightseeing charges  Airline baggage charges Oregon, with his wife, Colleen, and their four beautiful chil-  Tickets to the Shroud of Turin Exhibit  Baggage handling at airports and May 24 DAY 7 ALTOTTING- MARKTL AM INN - SALZBURG  Baggage handling for one suitcase per person only . hotelsdren. He in excessserves asof aone deacon suitcase at Immaculate per person Heart Catholic We depart this morning for Allotting, Germany’s premier Marian Shrine. Our visit includes the Basilica of  Parking fees for busses Church. Any charges incurred due to excessive luggage St. Anna for Mass, and a walking tour including the Holy Chapel, Collegiate Church, the treasury: which  Local hotel taxes including the cost of an additional baggage vehicle or houses gifts donated to the Basilica and St Konrad Monastery. Continue traveling to the charming town of  Select International Tours Travel Portfolio. portage charges Marktl am Inn birthplace of Pope Benedict XVI. We see the house where the Holy Father was born and the  Confirmation of Mass or Service upon request

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