The Powers Family of the Diocese of Madison presents A Pilgrimage to on the occasion of Luke Powers’ Ordination to the Order of with Msgr. Duane Moellenberndt, Pastor, Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary and Rev. Gregory Ihm, Director of Vocations - Diocese of Madison, WI September 25 – October 3, 2020

Dear Catholic Friends,

We are delighted to extend this invitation to join us on a very special pilgrimage we have planned in celebration of Luke’s Ordination to the Order of Deacons. We feel blessed to share this opportunity with anyone who would like to come on this pilgrimage.

In addition to Msgr. Duane R. Moellenberndt, pastor of Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Parish, Sun Prairie, WI, we’ll also be accompanied by Rev. Gregory S. Ihm, Director of Vocations – Diocese of Madison, WI.

Our itinerary will take us to some of the most beautiful places in Italy. We look forward to sharing moments of faith, friendship, and fun as we journey to the Eternal City to celebrate this most awesome occasion!

Tim and Margaret Powers

Florence  Assisi  Orvieto 

To view a full detailed brochure or to enroll online, please go to Peter’s Way Tours https://www.petersway.com/9761.html Deposit deadline extended to April 15th! www.petersway.com Flight Schedule & Daily Itinerary - Unexpected circumstances may cause changes to the outlined itinerary. Flight Schedule via Swiss Airlines Day 6 Wednesday, September 30: Papal Audience | Pilgrim from Chicago O’Hare International Airport Date Airline/Flight # Departure City/Time Arrival City/ Time Buffet breakfast at our hotel. After an early breakfast, enter the heart of Christendom for an audience with our Holy Father. Francis will Sept. 25 Swiss #9 Chicago ORD/7:40 pm ------greet all the pilgrims present, deliver his message to the faithful, pray Sept. 26 ------Zurich ZRH/10:30 am the Pater Noster, and bless religious articles. Independent lunch. Sept. 26 Swiss #1674 Zurich ZRH/12:05 pm Florence FLR/1:20 pm We will visit the of St. Mary Major, one of the four major Oct. 3 Swiss #1727 Rome FCO/9:40 am Zurich ZRH/11:20 am built by Pope Sixtus III (432-440 AD). View the impressive interior with Oct. 3 Swiss #8 Zurich ZRH/12:55 pm Chicago ORD/3:30 pm its remarkable mosaics in the nave depicting scenes from the Old Testament. Pray near the relics of Jesus’ manger from Bethlehem. View Please Note: Flight itinerary subject to change without notice. A group rate has been obtained for the icon Salus Populi Romani, believed to be painted by St. Luke. The airfare above, included in this travel package. This group rate is guaranteed until April 15th. After mosaics above the entablature are among the most ancient Christian April 15th we can no longer guarantee that seats will be available and/or rates are subject to increase. mosaics in Rome. Next, visit the Cathedral of St. John Lateran, the first Christian church to be consecrated. It was founded by the Emperor Day 1 Friday, September 25: Depart for Italy Constantine in the 4th century and was home to the for many years Depart Chicago O’Hare International Airport on our flight to Florence, via prior to the present Vatican residence. From there we’ll pass by the Holy Zurich. Complimentary meals and beverages will be served in flight. (D) Stairs. These are said to be the steps on which Christ walked on His way to Pilate's palace. You can go up on your knees as thousands of pilgrims Day 2 Saturday, September 26: Welcome to Florence! have done in reverently recalling the sufferings of Christ. Then, we will Arrive at Florence Airport, proceed through Passport Control, claim our visit the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, which houses fragments luggage, and meet a Peter’s Way tour manager upon our exit from Customs. of the true cross brought to Rome by St. Helena, mother of Constantine. Transfer to our private touring bus and we will be on our way to the 5:00 p.m. Prayer Vigil for Family and Friends at The . Renaissance city of Florence. Check-in at our hotel. Celebrate Mass at the Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Rome. (B,D) Church of the Assumption. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Florence. (B,D) Day 7 Thursday, October 1: Ordination to Transitional

Diaconate Reception at Pontifical North American College | Day 3 Sunday, September 27: Highlights of Florence Buffet breakfast at our hotel. Begin our day with Mass at St. Mark’s Church. Free Afternoon | Celebratory Dinner After Mass, our local guide will take us to visit the Accademia, which holds Buffet breakfast at our hotel. After breakfast we will be transferred to the superb “” by . We’ll continue to the beautiful Piazza St. Peter’s Basilica for the 10:30 a.m. Ordination Mass at the of Del Duomo and visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, crowned with the Chair. Following Mass, attend a reception at the North American its magnificent by Brunelleschi; Giotto’s Bell Tower; the Romanesque College (reception by invitation). Baptistery of St. John with the exquisite bronze doors by Ghiberti, which Free afternoon to enjoy Rome. Michelangelo called the “Gates of Paradise”; and the 13th century Franciscan 6:30 p.m. Celebratory Dinner at Cecilia Mettella. Overnight at our hotel in Rome. (B,D) Church of the Holy Cross. Independent lunch. Free afternoon in Florence. Perhaps you’ll visit the Piazza degli Uffizi, flanked by the Uffizi Palace, which houses what may be the most important Day 8 Friday, October 2: Mass of Thanksgiving | collection of paintings in the world. Or, you can visit the Piazza Della Catacombs | Walking Tour of Rome Signoria; the famous shop-lined bridge, Ponte Vecchio; and the adjacent Buffet breakfast at our hotel. After breakfast, we will be transferred to market to shop for leather, gold, or other Florentine souvenirs. the Basilica of Saints John and Paul for a Mass of Thanksgiving. This Independent dinner. Overnight at our hotel in Florence. (B) station church is one of the oldest in Rome where Mass is celebrated on the Friday following Ash Wednesday. After Mass, we’ll continue to travel Day 4 Monday, September 28: San Gimignano | Assisi along the to the Catacombs of St. Sebastian. Explore this Buffet breakfast at our hotel. After breakfast, leave Florence to visit the cemetery named after the martyr who is buried here. Return to the area nearby town of San Gimignano, a hilltop town overlooking superb of for an independent lunch. vineyards. Today, 14 of its original 72 medieval towers remain. Visit the After lunch, we’ll go on a walking tour and experience the best of ancient Collegiata (the main church) and Sant’Agostino, ancient churches with Rome. Begin at the Pantheon. Built more than 1,800 years ago, the extraordinary collections of frescoes. We’ll explore the winding streets of this magnificent Pantheon still stands as a reminder of the great Roman charming town. Continue to San Donato Farm for a regional wine tasting. Empire. The name Pantheon refers to the building's original function as a Late afternoon, leave for Assisi. As we approach, you’ll see Assisi on a temple for the gods. When approaching the front of the Pantheon we can mountaintop, with its narrow lanes, Shrines of Saint Francis, and still see the original Latin dedication by Marcus Agrippa. Continue to the overwhelming art dedicated to its young friar—a rich young man who Church of to see the stunning interior, which is turned to God after an illness and established an order that has grown home to a trio of Caravaggio masterpieces. Then we’ll walk to the Trevi stronger over the centuries. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, fountain and Piazza di , one of the most famous squares in Rome. built in 1569 and crowned by Alessi’s magnificent dome. It encloses the See the Fontanna della Barcaccia (Fountain of the Old Boat) in the middle shrine of the “Porziuncula,” or the Little Portion Chapel, around which the of the piazza and enjoy the view from the famous . Return first Franciscan community was centered; the place where Clare received the to our hotel. habit from Francis; and the Capella Del Transito, which marks the spot where Independent dinner. Overnight at our hotel in Rome. (B) the saint died. We will see the statue of Saint Francis in the courtyard where thornless roses bloom. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Day 9 Saturday, October 3: Return from Rome Angeli. Check-in at our hotel in Assisi. After breakfast, we will be transferred to Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Assisi. (B,D) Airport for our return flight home. Arrive on the same day. (B) Day 5 Tuesday, September 29: Assisi | Orvieto | Rome Buffet breakfast at our hotel. This morning, our local guide will take us to Travel Package Inclusions explore the Basilica complex, which is actually composed of two churches built one atop the other. Beneath both churches is the crypt that houses the • Round-trip economy class airfare from Chicago. tomb of St. Francis. The lower basilica dates from 1228 to 1230 and is richly • U.S. departure tax; Customs user fee; security tax and all airport taxes. decorated with beautiful stained glass windows and paintings done by some • Meeting and assistance upon departure from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. of the most important artists of the 13th and 14th centuries. In the upper • Deluxe motor-coach transportation upon arrival and available for the entire tour. Basilica, built from 1230 - 1253, you will marvel at the monumental frescoes • Seven (7) nights’ accommodations in twin rooms at first-class hotels throughout. • Buffet breakfast daily and five (5) dinners, including a celebratory dinner at Cecilia painted by Giotto, which depict scenes from the life of St. Francis. Celebrate Mettella plus a wine tasting at San Donato Farm. Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis. After Mass, leave Assisi to visit Orvieto. • Full-time tour manager throughout the entire tour. Orvieto stands dramatically on top of an island of volcanic rock in the mid- • Sightseeing with professional, English-speaking guides as outlined in the itinerary. dle of the Valley. Its chief attraction is the cathedral, begun in 1290 to • Entrance fees to all sights as noted in the itinerary. shelter the relics of the Miracle of Bosena (Miracle of the Host). Visit the • Porterage of one piece of luggage, per person, at hotels. magnificent 13th-century church with its marble exterior of alternating black • Coordination of daily liturgies. and white stripes and beautiful by Luca Signorelli. Independent • Travel documents, travel wallet, luggage tags, name badge, and travel bag. lunch in Orvieto. Late afternoon, we’ll continue to Rome, the "Eternal City." Please refer to Terms & Conditions for items or additional costs not included in Check-in at our hotel in Rome. the package price. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Rome. (B,D)