A Marian Pilgrimage Throughout the Majestic Alps Region Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, V.F., Rector Vienna, Salzburg & Prague A PRIL 23 - M AY 4, 2014 $4,249 FROM W ASHINGTON St. Charles Church, Vienna Infant Jesus of Prague, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic www.pilgrimages.com/stmatthewscathedral A Special Invitation to the Friends and Families of The Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle Dear Friends, It is with great joy that The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle will be embarking on a 12-day pilgrimage to Vienna, Salzburg and Prague, April 23 - May 4, 2014. We would like to personally invite you, your relatives and your friends, to join us on this special trip, which promises to be an exciting, enjoyable and spiritually uplifting experience for all. A visit to the Alpine Region of Europe has a wonderful mix of history, breathtaking views, Marian shrines, and musical venues. I hope you will join me in strengthening our relationship with Mary in prayer and fellowship by visiting so many blessed churches in this region. Join us for what promises to be a memorable experience to cherish. We look forward to having you with us! Sincerely, Reverend Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, VF, Rector Originally from Hughesville, Maryland, Msgr. Jameson attended St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore and the Theological College of the Catholic University of America and was ordained to the priesthood in 1968. Following his ordination, he completed two assignments in Maryland parishes, followed by his first assignment at St. Matthew’s Cathe- dral. He then occupied several archdiocesan positions before returning to the Cathedral in 1993. In 2007, Theological College bestowed upon Msgr. Jameson its Alumnus Lifetime Service Award honoring him as Pastor-Leader of the Faith Community due to his outstanding service to God and the Archdiocese. SAMPLE DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1, WED, APR 23: DEPART WASHINGTON TO PRAGUE Depart Washington for an overnight flight to Prague. Dinner and breakfast are served on board. DAY 2, THUR, APR 24: ARRIVAL PRAGUE Welcome to Prague, one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe. After arrival, you will be transported to your hotel for check-in. Upon arrival at your hotel a light lunch with be provided. Celebrate Holy Mass, followed by free time to rest and settle in. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant in the evening. Overnight in Prague. DAY 3, FRI, APR 25: IN PRAGUE Situated on the Vltava River, Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Prague, which will include visits to The Strahov Monastery, The Loreto Shrine (celebrate Mass), Prague Castle District, St. Vitus Cathedral and St. George Basilica. On the way to the castle, pray the Stations of the Cross. Free time for lunch. This afternoon we will make our way across the Charles Bridge to see the market square, the famous astronomical clock, which comes alive when the hour strikes, Powder Tower and St. Wenceslas Square. Enjoy some free time for shopping and personal activities. Dinner and overnight at hotel. DAY 4, SAT, APR 26: PRAGUE Visit the Church of Our Lady Victorious, celebrate Mass and pray at the renowned statue of The Infant Jesus of Prague. In the afternoon, partake in a 2 hour cruise of the Vltava River. The cruise tour will start and end at The Pier under Cechuv Bridge, features unusual picturesque views of Pra- gue, Cechuv Bridge, Charles Bridge and a panoramic view of Prague Castle and Vysehrad. Lunch will be served aboard the ship. This evening enjoy folklore show and dinner at local restaurant. DAY 5, SUN, APR 27: PRAGUE – BILA HORA (WHITE MOUNTAIN) – PRAGUE Depart to visit Svaty Hora (The White Mountain) one of the highest places in Prague. We will visit the Church of the Virgin Mary the Victorious, which was built as a baroque pilgrimage church with the dome, side cloisters and corner chapels devoted to St. Vojtech and St. John of Nepomuk. Celebrate Mass at the shrine. Return to Prague and the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner at hotel. DAY 6, MON, APR 28: PRAGUE – PRACHATICE – SALZBURG Depart for a scenic motorcoach ride to the enchanting city of Salzburg. On the way, stop in Prachatice and visit the Neumann residence, Prachatice Museum, St. James Church and the Church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and celebrate Mass. Enjoy some time at leisure for lunch, before proceeding to Salzburg. Check-in at the hotel and evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Salzburg. YOUR TRIP INCLUDES: Group Flight Schedule: (subject to change) ● Round Trip Airfare ● All Airport Taxes & Fuel Surcharges ● 10 nights at 1st class Hotels: Departure on April 23, 2014: ~ 4 nights: Apr 24 – 28: Clarion Hotel Prague City, Prague Lufthansa Airlines : Flight LH 419 ~ 3 nights: Apr 28 – May 1: Hotel Salzburg City, Salzburg Departs Washington Dulles Airport at 6:10pm ~ 3 nights: May 1 – 4: Hotel Intercontinental, Vienna Arrives Frankfurt Airport at 8:15am on April 24, 2014 ● Breakfast and Dinner daily ● Wine and Bottled Water with all dinners ● Lunch on day of arrival April 24, 2014 Connecting flight on April 24, 2014: ● The Vltava River Cruise with Lunch in Prague (2 hours) Lufthansa Airlines: Flight LH 1394 ● Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach Departs Frankfurt Airport at 10:10am ● Assistance of a professional local guide throughout Arrives Prague Airport at 11:10am ● Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary ● Arrangements for Mass Daily & Spiritual activities ● Tips to Hotel Staff, Restaurants, & Luggage Handlers Return on May 4, 2014: ● Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents Austrian Airlines: Flight OS 93 Not Included: Lunches, Travel Insurance optional Departs Vienna Airport at 10:25am (www.travelguard.com/206tours), Extended Cancellation Protection Plan @ Arrives Washington Dulles Airport at 2:20pm $299 (www.206tours.com/cancellationprotection), Tips to your guide & driver, Items of a personal nature. D AY 7, TUE, APR 29: SALZBURG DAY 10, FRI, MAY 2: VIENNA This morning visit the lovely Salzburg, including a visit to the fortress Celebrate Mass in St. Stephen’s Ca- above the city, as well as Mozart’s house. Stop to see the statue of thedral. Following Mass, start a sight- the Christ of Loreto, celebrate Mass, and then continue with visits to seeing tour of Vienna, featuring a The Domplatz, The Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter’s Abbey (the oldest panoramic tour of the famous ring, monastery in the German speaking world), Franziskanerkirche and walk of the old town and some major the Getreidegasse Lane. In the afternoon, relive the true story of the monuments such as Donners Foun- Von Trapp family in the ‘Sound of Music’ movie. See the highlights tain, Belvedere Palace and Hofburg and film locations such as the Palace of Leopoldskron, The Gazebo at Palace. Enjoy free time for lunch. In the Palace of Hellbrunn, The Abbey of Nonnberg, St. Gilgen/Lake the afternoon, visit the Imperial Pal- Wolfgang and the Collegiate Church of Mondsee. Dinner at hotel. ace of Schoenbrunn, with its adjacent buildings and vast gardens. The at- DAY 8, WED, APR 30: SALZBURG – HALLEIN SALT MINES – SALZBURG tractiveness of the palace lies in its Celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Maria Plain. Afterwards visit the fa- largely original interior from the 18th mous Salt Mines at Hellein including its many man made tunnels. The century, as well as in the baroque Hellein Salt Mines are among the oldest salt mines in the world. More garden landscape which remains than 2,500 years ago, the celts were already mining this precious gift scarcely altered. Dinner at the hotel of the mountain. Return to Salzburg for some free time. Dinner at and overnight. hotel. DAY 11, SAT, MAY 3: VIENNA – MARI- DAY 9, THUR, MAY 1: SALZBURG – MARIA TAFAREL – MELK ABBEY – AZELL – VIENNA VIENNA Travel to Mariazell, the famed Shrine Leave Salzburg and drive to visit The Shrine of Maria Tafer. Built in of Our Lady of Mariazell, the most- 1660, the shrine is the most important pilgrimage destination in all of visited Marian Shrine in central Eu- St. Stephens Cathedral, Vienna Austria. Following, stop in Durenstein to visit the little village on the rope. Mariazell is nestled high in the banks of the Danube River, before continuing to the Melk Abbey and alpine mountains of Austria, offering a breathtaking view of the imposing the Stiftskirche, one of the finest baroque buildings in the world. Melk alps. Celebrate Mass at The Basilica. Return to Vienna, where the rest of the has been a spiritual and cultural center of the country for more than day is at leisure. Enjoy dinner tonight at a typical local heurigen restaurant. 1000 years, first as a castle for the Babenbergs, then from 1089 as a Benedictine Monastery, founded by Margrave Leopold II. Celebrate DAY 12, SUN, MAY 4: FLIGHT VIENNA TO WASHINGTON Mass. This afternoon we arrive in Vienna. Dinner and overnight at Transfer to the airport for flight home. Although the pilgrimage is ending, the hotel in Vienna. beauty of the magnificent places visited, the friendships, blessings and grac- es will last a lifetime. RESERVATION FORM : DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2014 VIENNA, SALZBBURG & PRAGUE APRIL 23 - MAY 4, 2014 | $4,249 FROM W ASHINGTON, DULLES **Items indicated in RED are mandatory** (*please indicate country of passport - if not US) Last Name/First Name, Middle Name (as it appears on passport) Date of Birth US Passport # Passport Exp. 1 ________________________________________________________ MM ____ DD ____YY____ ___________________________