Sunday, January 20, 2008

A Heaven Sent Invitation

2010/2011 Pilgrimage Updates

BECOME A PART OF HISTORY. . .

Pending Beatification of John Paul II
Call or write to be added to our
"First Option Waitlist"

Now that "John Paul the Great" has recently
been declared "Venerable," we are currently
waitlisting pilgrims (with no deposit required)
for early information and first option to attend
his profoundly awaited Solemn Beatification,
regardless of the finalized date.
(See "Background & Pilgrimage Notes" below.)
To receive first notification of confirmed details,
call: 651/ 602-2188 or 619/ 225-1880, or write to
Catholic Heritage Tours, Horton Plaza
Box 124507, San Diego, CA 92112


Special Event Catholic Heritage Pilgrimages
With current openings for individuals or small groups
from throughout the United States and Canada


MAY:

MOTHER ANGELICA'S EWTN STUDIOS & SHRINE
MAY:
OUR CATHOLIC ROOTS IN COLONIAL AMERICA
OCTOBER:
BROTHER ANDRE OF MONTREAL CANONIZATION
FEBRUARY:
CALIFORNIA MISSIONS & WONDERS OF THE WEST

Customized Catholic Heritage Pilgrimages
Custom-arranged itineraries for groups of 20 or more,
seeking an authentic pilgrimage experience
For a personalized itinerary and special quotation
for your group, call 651/ 602-2188 or 619/ 225-1880.

Exceptional and thoughtful planning includes:

*** Holy Mass and time for prayer each day in privileged and
inspirational settings with a reverent Priest-Chaplain
*** Escorted throughout by a professional Pilgrimage Director
with specially chosen local Catholic guides and hosts
*** Outstanding first-class hotel and pilgrim accommodations,
ideally situated beside or overlooking great Shrines and
cherished Catholic sanctuaries around the world
*** Wonderful dining, typically breakfast and dinner each day,
with many elegant meals in picturesque surroundings and
colorful dinner parties with folkloric entertainment
*** Land transport by deluxe touring coach with scenic rail and
boat excursions, and individualized assistance with all air
reservations and coordination of air schedules

*** Well-balanced itineraries and proximity to holy sites, that
allow time at leisure for personal reflection and prayer
*** Detailed attention to arranging daily Masses and devotions
in superb settings, and to affording access to rare relics and
seldom-seen treasures of our grace-filled Catholic heritage


BACKGROUND & PILGRIMAGE NOTES

A pilgrimage is a profound journey of faith to holy places, where
heaven has touched earth in an extraordinary way and God has
chosen to pour out mercies and miracles . . . and to touch hearts.


May 22, 2010 Departure (with Optional Extension below)
Mother Angelica's Monastery &

"Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament"
ETERNAL WORD TELEVISION STUDIOS
The astonishing story of the global phenomenon that is Eternal Word

Television and Radio might not be believed had it not unfolded before
our eyes. Penniless, cloistered nuns in the Protestant South turned
their garage into a worldwide Catholic media network through prayer
and the sale of homemade fishing lures. For over 30 years, the disarmingly
feisty Mother Angelica and her fearless cohorts have given us hope through
their unblinking presentation of truth, beauty and love___the very attributes
of God Himself. Our pilgrimage encompasses the wonders that blossomed
from Mother's indomitable vision, as we tour the network and join in live
broadcasts before a privileged retreat at her Monastery and the exquisite
"Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament."
FOR FREE DETAILED FLYER, CALL: 651/ 602-2188 (ST. PAUL)
OR 619/ 225-1880 (SAN DIEGO)


JOHN PAUL II DECLARED "VENERABLE"!
Pending Solemn Beatification of John Paul II

The joyous, just-before-Christmas news that the beloved John Paul II
has been declared "Venerable" culminates the most time-consuming
and complex portion of the Beatification process. Remaining is a final
vote by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints recognizing the authenticity
of a first miracle, which occurred just two months after the Pope's holy death.

This well-known first miracle involved the overnight, complete and lasting
healing of a young French nun, who suffered from severe Parkinson's disease
(as did John Paul II). It was chosen "because of its simplicity," according to
the Cause Postulator. Upon confirmation of this miracle, which could be
finalized very soon, Pope Benedict will sign the profoundly awaited decree
proclaiming Pope John Paul II "Blessed" and announce the date of Solemn
Beatification.
For this unprecedented celebration, regardless of the date, we have
organized plans for a privileged group of pilgrims to be assured of
becoming part of that mystical moment when the Requiem calls for
"Santo subito!" (Sainthood now!) will be answered for all time.
A beautiful itinerary, inspired by our 2003 Mother Teresa Beatification
Pilgrimage (with optional Extensions) will follow in the footsteps of this
soul-stirring Pope to great Basilicas, rare relics and seldom-seen sites of
devotion before pausing beside Rome's enchanting Trevi Fountain, while
claiming reserved tickets for his historic Beatification.
To receive first notification of confirmed details, call or write:

CATHOLIC HERITAGE TOURS
651/ 602-2188 or 619/ 225-1880
Horton Plaza Box 124507, San Diego, CA 92112


May 27, 2010 Departure (or EWTN Extension)
Maryland, Virginia & Washington DC

COLONIAL CATHOLIC ROOTS IN AMERICA
In 1634, Father Andrew White and his intrepid flock of Catholic

pilgrims landed in the New World to found St. Mary's City, where
America's first religious freedom law was enacted long before the
U.S. Constitution. Join us in Maryland, or continue with us from EWTN

(see above), for an exceptional pilgrimage honoring our Colonial Catholic

roots through the springtime landscapes of historic Kentucky,
Maryland and Virginia toward our Nation's Capitol. Beginning with
Manhattan-born St. Elizabeth Seton, who danced the first dance at
George Washington's Inaugural Ball and founded our Catholic school
system, we'll trace the steps of our earliest American saints and patriots,
whose Independence cry was: "We have but one King.....Jesus!"
FOR FREE DETAILED FLYER, CALL: 651/ 602-2188 (ST. PAUL)
OR 619/ 225-1880 (SAN DIEGO)