Holy Land Pilgrimage April 16-26, 2021
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www.eocatholic.com/mytrip Tour = HL21 Date = 041621 Code = R ID = 57761 Deacon Michael Russo Fr. David Peles Join Deacon Michael Russo & Fr. David Peles Holy Land Pilgrimage April 16-26, 2021 www.eocatholic.com • 800-247-0017 Holy Land Pilgrimage Celebrate Mass Daily April 16 – Depart USA April 20 – Mount Tabor, Bethlehem - Church of the Nativity, Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight. St. Catherine’s Church, St. Jerome’s Cave, Shepherds’ Fields Ascend Mount Tabor, where Jesus was transfigured before Saints April 17 – Arrive In the Holy Land Peter, James and John (Matt. 17:2). In Bethlehem, visit the cave Arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to Netanya for dinner and overnight. revered as Jesus’ birthplace and see the Church of the Nativity constructed over the site (Matthew 1: 18 -25). Nearby visit St. April 18 – Caesarea Maritima, Mount Carmel (Mass), Nazareth Catherine’s Church and St. Jerome’s Cave. Gaze out over the - Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Workshop, Mary’s Shepherds’ Field, where angels first proclaimed the Good News. Well, Synagogue, Cana Check in to your Jerusalem hotel for dinner and overnight. Visit the Roman Aqueduct and Theatre at Caesarea, a center of early Christianity and where Paul was imprisoned for two years (Acts April 21 – Chapel of the Ascension, Mount of Olives Overlook, 10). View Mount Carmel, site of Elijah’s victory over the prophets Palm Sunday Road, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, Church of All of Baal (I Kings 18). Continue on to Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood Nations, Chapel Caves - Mary’s Agony, Wailing Wall, Southern home (Matthew 2:23) and celebrate Mass in the Basilica of the Wall Excavations Annunciation. You will also see the House of the Holy Family, St. Visit chapel of the Ascension, from which Jesus returned to his Joseph’s Workshop and St. Joseph’s Church (Luke 2:41-52; Matt. Father. Be inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Jerusalem (“the 2:19-23). Visit Mary’s Well and the Franciscan Wedding church in Golden City”) as you stand on the Mount of Olives, the place from Cana, where the first miracle of Christ is remembered (John 2). which Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after His resurrection Couples wanting to have their vows renewed may do so here. Check (Acts 1:9-12). Walk the Palm Sunday Road down the Mount of Olives. in to your Galilee hotel for dinner and overnight. At Dominus Flevit church, visit the place where Jesus mourned for Jerusalem. Visit the Church of Agony, the private garden area across April 19 – Sail the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Church of the road for a time of contemplation in the Garden of Gethsemane the Primacy of Peter, Church of the Multiplication - Tabgha, (Matt. 26:36-44) and the Church of All Nations. Visit the Southern Magdala, Mount of Beatitudes, Yardenit Baptismal Site Wall Excavations of the Temple, including the Teaching Steps and (Baptismal Remembrance Service) the Western Wall. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Sail across the Sea of Galilee and experience a special onboard worship service. Enjoy beautiful Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ April 22 – Temple Mount, Ein Karem - Church of the Visitation, ministry, and visit the synagogue located on the site where Jesus Israel Museum - Shrine of the Book - First Century Model taught (Matthew 4:13, 23). As you pray in the Chapel of the This morning, conditions permitting, stand on the Temple Mount Primacy, remember how Peter professed his devotion to the risen where the Jewish Temple once stood and the Dome of the Rock Christ three times (John 21). Visit the Church of the Fish and the now stands. Travel to Ein Karem, birthplace of John the Baptist Loaves in Tabgha, the traditional location of the feeding of the and where Mary visited Elisabeth (Luke 1: 26 -40). Understand 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17). In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene, better the Jerusalem of Jesus’ day with a look at the First Century visit a recently discovered first-century synagogue. On the Mount of Beatitudes, contemplate the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matt. 5-7). At the River Jordan you can remember your baptism at the Yardenit Baptismal Site. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Some departure dates may begin in Jerusalem. Touring itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions and tour occupancy rates. Itinerary continued... YOUR HOST Model of the City of Jerusalem, now housed at the Israel Museum. The museum itself houses 10,000 years of archeological artifacts. Also visit Deacon Michael Russo the Shrine of the Book, where the Book of Isaiah, discovered among Deacon Michael L. Russo is the Permanent the Dead Sea Scrolls, is displayed. Return to your hotel for dinner and Deacon at St. Benedict’s and is the Director of overnight. the Office of the Permanent Diaconate and the Ministerial Coordinator of Adult Enrichment and Lay Ecclesial Ministry for the Diocese of April 23 – Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, St. Peter in Gallicantu, Altoona-Johnstown. He recently authored the Church of Dormition, Upper Room, St. Anne’s Church, Pools of book, “The Via Dolorosa.” Bethesda Visit the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center for a view of the Old City of Deacon Michael holds a Master of Arts Degree Jerusalem. Visit St. Peter in Gallicantu, the home of the High Priest in Sacred Scripture and Systematic Theology from St. Vincent Seminary where he served as a member of the Adjunct Faculty. Caiaphas, where Jesus was held after His arrest (Matthew 26:57). Visit the Church of the Dormition and the Upper Room, revered as the location of the Last Supper (Mark 14:12-26). Sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne, renowned for its beautiful acoustics. View the Pool of Bethesda Fr. David Peles Fr. Dave graduated from St. Francis University where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle (John 5: 1-31). Return to in 1980 with a B.A. in Philosophy. He earned your hotel for dinner and overnight. an M.A. in Theology from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD and was ordained April 24 – Jericho - Elisha’s Fountain, Tel Jericho, Mass in Jericho, to the priesthood in 1984. Fr. Dave served See Mount of Temptation, Qumran - Caves, Dead Sea Swim, Ein Gedi in various parishes throughout the Altoona- Overlook - Return to Jerusalem Johnstown Diocese as a Parochial Vicar and Journey to Jericho (considered the oldest city in the world) to visit the ruins Hospital Chaplain prior to being named Pastor of the ancient city conquered by Joshua (Joshua 6:1). In the distance, of St. Mary’s in 2001. In 2009 he was appointed you can see the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matthew Pastor of St. Benedict Parish, Johnstown. 4:1-11), then celebrate Mass in Jericho. Continue to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947. Enjoy an opportunity to take Register Early & Save a dip in the mineral laden waters of the Dead Sea. Journey to the oasis of Ein Gedi, where David and his men sought refuge from Saul (1 Sam. $150 $125 $100 23). Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. register by register by register by May 16, 2020 June 16, 2020 July 16, 2020 April 25 – Early Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Stations $75 $50 $25 register by register by register by of the Cross, including the Sisters of Scion - Lithostratos - Antonia August 16, 2020 September 16, 2020 October 16, 2020 Fortress, Via Dolorosa, Time in the Old City Markets - Arab Souk or Cardo Jewish shops Remember the Lord’s sacrificial love at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre STARTING AT early this morning prior to walking the Via Dolorosa, “the Way of the Cross.” Wander the streets of the Jewish Quarter and explore the Cardo, $3,998* the ancient marketplace still alive with shops. FROM NEW YORK YOUR ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE INCLUDES: April 26 – Return to USA Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing Roundtrip International Airfare Additional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details Fuel SurchargesSubject and to changeGovernment Taxes Admin. Fees, Entrance Fees, Hotel Gratuities & Program Fees Daily Breakfast & Dinner, Deluxe Motorcoaches First Class Hotels & much more! *All prices reflect a 4% cash discount Purchase Domestic Airfare through EO Includes Fuel Surcharges, Transfers and Taxes (subject to change) To Fly from a City near you call 1-800-247-0017 X590 or register online at www.eocatholic.com THE FINE PRINT TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORM INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Roundtrip international airfare • Deluxe motorcoaches • 1st class hotels • Guided sightseeing Mail to: EO Catholic Tours • P.O. Box 6098, Lakeland, FL 33807-6098 • Entrance fees to sites visited (as listed in itinerary) • Breakfast & dinner daily • Hotel gratuities 863-648-0383 • email: [email protected] • Program fees • Fuel surcharges $600 • Government Taxes $98 (Increases in government tax and fees are subject to change) Host: Deacon Michael Russo ID#: 57761 Tour: HL21 NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE: • Optional Travel Protection Program (see premium schedule) Departure City: Departure Date: 04/16/21 (R) • Extensions and optional sightseeing as listed in the brochure • Miscellaneous fees such as individual transfers; passports, laundry, lunches, beverages at meals & baggage fees First, Middle & Last Name must be submitted as it appears on your passport: • Voluntary “Love Offering” for guide and driver • $100 Document fee for Non-US/Canadian residents ACCOMMODATIONS: Price is per person based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles. Guest 1: First Name: _______________________ (Preferred Name) _________________ While EOT will try to match roommates, EOT cannot guarantee a roommate will be available.