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5505 GRANBY ROAD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20855 |
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Bro. Jim O’Brien, ofm.conv. Email: mariebernardolol@hotmail.com |
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FEB. 5, TUESDAY: ARRIVE PARIS. MEET WITH YOUR ENGLISH SPEAKING TOUR GUIDE; VISIT TO THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL SHRINE AT RUE DU BAC WHERE MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED. VISIT THE SHRINE WHERE OUR BLESSED MOTHER APPEARED TO ST. CATHERINE LABOURE, SEE THE INCORRUPT BODY OF ST. CATHERINE AND THE REMAINS OF ST. LOUISE DE MARILLACE, WHO TOGETHER WITH ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOUNDED THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY. TIME FOR LUNCH (ON OWN). CONTINUE BY MOTORCOACH TO NEVERS. CHECK-IN AT YOUR HOTEL. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT.
FEB. 6, WEDNESDAY: NEVERS. BREAKFAST. MASS AT THE CONVENT OF ST. GILDARD IN THE CHAPEL CONTAINING THE INCORRUPT BODY OF ST. BERNADETTE TO WHOM OUR LADY APPEARED IN LOURDES. VISIT THE CONVENT OF ST. GILDARD WHERE BERNADETTE SPENT THE REMAINDER OF HER EARTHLY LIFE AFTER THE APPARITIONS AT LOURDES. LUNCH AT ESPACE ST. BERNADETTE FOLLOWED BY SIGHTSEEING OF NEVERS. DINNER AT HOTEL. OVERNIGHT.
FEB. 7. THURSDAY: NEVERS – PARIS: BREAKFAST AND DEPART NEVERS FOR PARIS. ENJOY A PANORAMIC TOUR OF PARIS INCLUDING THE EIFFEL TOWER, ARCH OF TRIOMPHE, CHAMPS ELYSEES, CHURCH OF MADELEINE, AND NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL. TRANSFER TO HOTEL. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT.
FEB. 8, FRIDAY: PARIS. BREAKFAST. MORNING AT LEISURE. DEPART FOR PARIS/ORLY AIRPORT FOR YOUR FLIGHT TO LOURDES/PAU AIRPORT. ON ARRIVAL, YOU WILL BE MET BY ENGLISH SPEAKING TOUR ESCORT AND TRANSFERED TO YOUR HOTEL IN LOURDES: HOTEL CHRISTINA. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT.
FEB. 9, SATURDAY: LOURDES. BREAKFAST. MASS FOLLOWED BY A WALKING TOUR OF LOURDES VISITING THE PLACES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LIFE OF ST. BERNADETTE, THE BOLY MILL WHERE ST. BERNADETTE WAS BORN, THE LOCADE MILL – RESIDENCE OF HER PARENTS AFTER 1864, THE “CACHOT,” FORMERLY USED AS A JAIL WHERE BERNADETTE LIVED AT THE TIME OF THE APPARITIONS, THE HOSPITAL AND CHAPEL WHERE ST. BERNADETTE RECEIVED HER FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND THE PARISH CHURCH CONTAINING THE BAPTISMAL FONT WHERE BERNADETTE WAS BAPTIZED. LUNCH. TIME FOR PRIVATE DEVOTIONS AND TO TAKE OF THE BATHS (MIRACULOUS WATERS) OF LOURDES.
FEB. 10, SUNDAY: LOURDES. BREAKFAST. MASS. THIS DAY IS FREE FOR PRIVATE DEVOTIONS, TO TAKE OF THE BATHS, VISIT THE GROTTO AND EXPLORE THE UPPER AND LOWER TOWNS OF LOURDES. AFTERNOON PROCESSION, BLESSING OF THE PILGRIMS AND BENEDICTION. DINNER. PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENING CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION – PROCLAMATION OF THE FEAST.
FEB. 11, MONDAY: FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES. BREAKFAST. ATTEND THE INTERNATIONAL MASS OF LOURDES FOR THE FEAST, PIUS X UNDERGROUND BASILICA. LUNCH. AFTERNOON FREE FOR PRIVATE DEVOTIONS. DINNER. PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENING CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION FOR THE FEAST.
FEB. 12, TUESDAY: DEPART LOURDES/PAU AIRPORT FOR PARIS AND WASHINGTON/DULLES OR NEW YORK/JFK, ON AIR FRANCE.
All-Inclusive Rate From
New York: $$1,898.00 (Plus Airline Tax & Security Charge
$350.00)
RATE INCLUDES: AIR TRANSPORTATION VIA ECONOMY CLASS, AIR FRANCE, SUPERIOR THREE STAR HOTELS BASEDON TWO PERSONS SHARING A TWIN-BEDDED ROOM WITH BATH, ALL MEALS IN LOURDES, CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTAND DINNER IN PARIS AND NEVERS AND 1 LUNCH IN NEVERS, TRANSFERS BETWEEN AIRPORTS AND HOTELS, ENGLISH SPEAKING TOUR ESCORT, TRANSPORTATION VIA DELUXE MOTORCOACH TO NEVERS, PANORAMIC CITY TOUR OF PARIS, TOUR OF NEVERS, WALKING TOUR OF LOURDES WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE, PORTERAGE.
NOT INCLUDED: COST OF PASSPORT, ITEMS OF PERSONAL NATURE, TIPS TO GUIDES AND DRIVER AND DINING TIPS BEVERAGES NOT ON TABLE D’ HOTE, ALL THAT IS NOT MENTIONED IN PARAGRAPH, “RATE INCLUDES.” RECOMMENDED TIPS: GUIDE IN PARIS & NEVERS $9.00 PER PERSON, DRIVER PARIS/NEVERS $6.00 PER PERSON, GUIDE FOR WALKING TOUR OF LOURDES $2.00 PER PERSON, DINING STAFF, $1.00 PER PERSON, PER DAY.
TO SECURE A RESERVATION PLEASE SEND YOUR DEPOSIT IN THE SUM OF $300.00 PER PERSON TO: LOURDES PILGRIMAGE OFFICE 5505 GRANBY ROAD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20855 TEL. (301) 740 - 9332, Toll Free 1(877)276-7279 E-mail: lourdespilgrimageoffice@comcast.net
TERMS AND CONDITIONS RESERVATIONS: DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS: Reservations may be secured upon receipt of your deposit in the sum of $300.00 per person. Reservations should be received no later than Nov. 4, 2007. After Nov. 4, a late registration fee of $50.00 may be imposed. Final Payment is due Dec. 01 2007. . EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.: LIMITED SEATS ARE AVAILABLE Payment should be in form of check or money order Made Out To: Lourdes Pilgrimage Office – Catholic Travel AIR TRANSPORTATION: via Economy Class, based on a non-refundable air fare. Airlines reserve the right to impose full cancellation penalties. Anyone wishing to deviate from the tour must request this in writing and the price of your air ticket will be determined on an individual basis. Airlines due impose a minimum of $100.00 deviation fee and a minimum $75.00 additional stop-over fee. Requests for deviations must be received at least 95 days prior to departure. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: This pilgrimage will be accommodated in good 3 star hotels, based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room with private bath and or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplemental charge and they are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Again, Early Reservations are Recommended. MEALS: All Meals in Lourdes, Continental Buffet Breakfast and Dinner in Paris and Nevers, plus one lunch in Nevers. SIGHTSEEING: Via deluxe air conditioned motor coach, as specified in itinerary, English Speaking Tour Escort in Paris, and Nevers. and service of local, English Speaking Guides for City Tour, all entrance fees unless otherwise noted in itinerary. TRANSFERS & PORTERAGE: Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel are included with assistance and porterage in hotels. Porterage for one suitcase per person. Individuals are responsible for their carry-on luggage. BAGGAGE: Allowed free of charge is one suitcase per person with a combined length, width and height of 62 inches with a maximum weight of 50 lbs, plus one carry-on bag with total dimensions of 30 inches and a maximum weight of 25 lbs. Catholic Travel accepts no liability for lost or damaged luggage. Baggage insurance is recommended and a traveler=s insurance application will be sent to you. AIRLINE SEAT ASSIGNMENTS: For group travel, seat assignments can be requested but will only be confirmed at check-in. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All participants must be in possession of a valid U.S. Passport. If you are in possession of a passport from another Country other then the U.S., kindly contact us so that we can determine if any visas are required. AIRLINE TAXES AND SECURITY CHARGE: Airline taxes and security charges are not included in the price of the tour. The amount charged for this pilgrimage is indicated on your itinerary. CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Catholic Travel Office. For cancellations received 95 or more days prior to departure, a cancellation fee of $150.00 is imposed, 94 - 60 days prior to departure, a cancellation fee of $300.00 will be imposed. From 59 - 30 days prior to departure, the cancellation fee will be 50% of the cost of the Pilgrimage and within 30 days of departure, your cancellation fee will be 100%. Again all cancellations must be submitted in writing and the cancellation fees are determined on the day your cancellation notice is received. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE AND THE APPLICATION FORM FOR THIS WILL BE SENT TO YOU AT THE TIME WE RECEIVE YOUR DEPOSIT. FINAL PAYMENT: Final payment for this Pilgrimage is due no later than Dec. 01, 2007. Failure to make your final payment by this date may result in the cancellation of your reservation and the forfeiture of your deposit. In addition to the above cancellation fees, once issued, airline tickets are non-refundable. Again, Traveler=s Insurance is strongly recommended. RESPONSIBILITY: CATHOLIC TRAVEL OFFICE and their agents act only in the capacity of agents in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours and all forms of transportation. Catholic Travel Office except for willful negligence on the part of its direct employees, is not responsible for any damage, loss (included but not limited to property loss, personal injury, loss of enjoyment, distress or life) caused by omissions of any supplier providing services for this pilgrimage or by any delays or changes in the itinerary, or acts or omissions by the tour leader. Catholic Travel Office reserves the right to cancel the pilgrimage at any time, to substitute a tour leader if necessary or to make changes in the itinerary whenever their sole judgment determines that conditions warrant a change or in their sole judgment, changes will improve the comfort, convenience and safety of the tour. The price of the tour is based on a minimum number of passengers which is indicated on your itinerary. If the minimum is not met, the price of the tour will be increased. The price of the tour is also based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect November 1, 2006. While we make every effort to keep these rates firm, they can be subject to increase. Airlines involved in this itinerary are not responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their aircraft or conveyance. The reservation and ticket issued for the passengers on this pilgrimage will constitute a sole contract between the airlines and purchaser of this tour. PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY, AS YOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT FOR THIS TRIP CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF ALL OF THE CONDITIONS NOTED HEREIN |
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