12 Days – August 21 – September 1, 2018

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Marian Christiana at 423-892-3210 or mchristiana@dioknox.org Lisa Morris 567-1245 or lisam@select-intl.com

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WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES and

FAITH OF THE IRISHPILGRIMAGE

Diocese of KnoxvilleOffice of Marriage Preparation

& Enrichment

Join Fr. Mike Nolan on a Journey to

ITINERARYDay 1: Tuesday 21st August 2018 – DEPART USACheck-in at the Atlanta Airport and board our overnight flight to Dublin. Dinner and breakfast served aboard the flight. Day 2: Wednesday 22nd August 2018 – WELCOME TO IRELANDUpon arrival at Dublin Airport, we meet our driver and guide and depart for Dublin city centre to enjoy a panoramic city tour of Dublin. We discover the north side of the River Liffey. This area offers striking monuments such as the GPO (General Post Office), O’Connell Street, the Custom House and Phoenix Park, the largest public park in Europe. We visit Georgian squares, such as Merrion Square, where Oscar Wilde’s House can still be found (today owned by an American College), its colourful doors and quality shops. We will see the home of another famous writer, Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula. This part of the city is also dominated by the students of Trinity College, where the famous book of Kells is permanently exhibited. The university is facing the medieval district where Dublin Castle and two Anglican Cathedrals can be found. Next, we visit EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum. This state-of-the-art interactive experience located in the beautifully restored 1820 Custom House in Dublin’s Docklands, is the original departure point for so many of Ireland’s emigrants. It will inspire and guide us on a journey to discover the stories of Irish emigration around the world, from early times to modern day. Over the centuries, some 10 million people have left the island of Ireland. At EPIC, you can step through 20 themed galleries to find out why people left, see how they influenced the world they found, and experience the connection between their descendants and Ireland today. Immerse yourself in the stories of some of the most remarkable tales of sacrifice, endurance, adventure, and discovery the world has ever known. EPIC brings these amazing stories to life through its technological ingenuity. The result is a spectacular immersion in their struggles and victories. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in the Dublin area. (Welcome Dinner )

Day 3: Thursday 23rd August 2018 – Optional Excursion to Downpatrick and Belfast or WMOF CongressOptional Excursion to Downpatrick and Belfast (additional $150 per person with 10-person minimum for the group) or attend the 9th World of Meeting Families Congress. (B, D)

OPTIONAL: Our motor coach will transfer us to St Patrick’s country to visit the grave site of this great saint, patron of Ireland, who brought Christianity to Ireland and whose followers schooled monks who would later bring Christianity back to Europe after the black plague decimated the continent. We will also visit the museum which will bring St. Patrick back to life for us, relating his story and his impact on future generations. Our next visit is to Belfast where we meet with a local guide for a panoramic city tour followed by a visit to the remarkable Titanic Belfast Experience. This unique facility will amaze us with the true story of the lives that were spared and of those departed souls who filled that vessel on its fateful maiden voyage over a century ago and still seem to make their voices known today. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. (B, D)

Day 4: Friday 24th August 2018 – Dublin – World Meeting of FamiliesToday we will attend the 9th World Meeting of Families Congress. Daily celebration of Eucharist, prayerful and fun activities surrounding the Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World will be the running theme for the events of these days of special grace for our families. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. (B, D)

Day 5: Saturday 25th August 2018 – Dublin – Glendalough – Festival of FamiliesThis morning, enjoy journeying to Wicklow to visit scenic Glendalough with its Visitor Centre & Monastic Site. This early Christian monastic site was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches and decorated high crosses. The Visitor Centre details Glendalough’s history, archaeology, and wildlife of Wicklow. The visitor centre is fully accessible for visitors with dis-abilities, however access to the monastic site is very difficult for wheelchair users. This evening, attend the Festival of Families concert, a cultural celebration of music and dance in a joyfully prayerful setting. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. (B, D)

Day 6: Sunday 26th August 2018 – Solemn Eucharistic Procession – Dublin – KilkennyToday you will attend the Solemn Mass which, hopefully, will be celebrated by His Holiness, Pope Francis and will be offered in thanksgiving to God for the gift of the family. After this grace-filled Mass, we depart for Kilkenny. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Kilkenny area. (B, D)

WHAT’S THE COST?

Land and Air

$4395.00Single Supplement$1095.00

Fr. Mike Nolan

YOUR COMPREHENSIVE TOUR INCLUDES

• Round trip airfare Atlanta to Dublin • Airport tax & airline fuel surcharges • Accommodations in Dublin area for

5 nights• Accommodations in first class hotels

for an additional 5 nights • Registration and tickets for WMOF

5-day pass including tickets for the Festival of Families and the Papal Mass

• Transportation by deluxe private motor coach Days 2 - 12

• Sightseeing and touring as specified • Breakfast and dinner as specified • Two special Irish evenings with

dinner, entertainment and beverages

• Driver- guide Days 7- 12• All local taxes and parking fees• Select International Travel Portfolio• Daily Mass

Not Included in tour cost:• Items not specified in the inclu-

sions• Baggage handling• Travel protection - optional and

highly encouraged• Medical insurance• Beverages at meals, unless

specified• Tips for the drivers, guides, wait

and hotel staff• Church donations• Airline baggage fees

Day 7: Monday 27th August 2018 – Rock of Cashel – Holycross Abbey – Whiskey DistilleryThis morning, we visit the Rock of Cashel, perhaps the most photographed site in Ireland. the Rock of Cashel towers from its 200 ft perch on an outcropping of limestone. Once the seat of the Kings of Munster, St. Patrick visited here in 450 AD. Brian Boru was crowned the first high King of Ireland here in the tenth century. Granted to the church in the twelfth century, by the O’Brien clan, the impressive stone walls enclose a round tower, cathedral, twelfth century Romanesque chapel and high crosses., Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2011 on her historic first visit to the Republic of Ireland. Our next site is the Holycross Abbey. This picturesque Cistercian Abbey was originally built in 1168 by Donal Mor O’Brien for the Benedictine Order. The monastery was founded by monks from Limerick. It was given the name Holycross as the monastery housed a portion of the true cross. This relic is now enshrined in the Abbey. It became a place of pilgrimage for people from all over the country. Next, we visit the Walsh Whiskey Distillery for a demonstration of how they are both the largest distillery in Ireland and most unique in its selection of products. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. (B, D)

Day 8: Tuesday 28th August 2018 – Bunratty Castle – Cliffs of Moher – GalwayThis morning, depart Kilkenny for Galway. Enroute visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.Bunratty Castle is one of the most authentic medieval castles in Ireland. Built in 1425 and plundered on many occasions, it was authentically restored in 1954 to its former medieval splen-dor with 15th and 16th century furnishings and tapestries capturing the mood and the style of the times. Then visit the Cliffs of Moher, situated on the Atlantic Ocean and bordering the Burren region. the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most spectacular sights. Standing 230 metres high and 8km long, the Cliffs boast amazing views. On a clear day, the Aran Islands and hills of Conne-mara are visible. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Galway. (B, D)

Day 9: Wednesday 29th August 2018 – Connemara – Kylemore Abbey – Croagh PatrickThis morning, depart Galway and journey through the Connemara Region, a land of lakes and rivers, bogs and mountains. Small villages still speak Gaelic here in this the wildest and most romantic part of Ireland. Connemara is a land known for its stone walls, thatched cottages, and spectacular views. The movie, “The Quiet Man,” starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara was made in a village in this region. Our next visit is to Kylemore Abbey where we will celebrate Mass. Mitchell Henry built the House in 1868, after having spent his honeymoon in the area. Today, the abbey is home to the Irish order of Benedictine nuns. One of Kylemore Abbey’s most famous features is its miniature cathedral, built in 1870 and known locally as the Gothic church. Our last visit of the day is to Croagh Patrick which is considered the holiest mountain in Ireland. It was on this mountain that Saint Patrick fasted for forty days in 441 AD. The Walsh family, who run Teach na Miasa, aim to provide for the needs of pilgrims, climbers, archaeologists and nature lovers who visit this beautiful part of Ireland. Nearby is the National Famine Monument Dinner and overnight at our hotel in County Mayo area. (B, D)

Day 10: Thursday 30th August 2018 – Our Lady of Knock Shrine – Fr. Peyton CenterToday enjoy our first stop at the renowned Marian apparition site, Knock Shrine.The story of Knock Shrine began on August 21, 1879, when the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of the church at Knock. Two commissions of enquiry in 1879 and 1936, determined the testimonies of this apparition to be trustworthy. Today, Knock ranks among the world’s major Marian shrines. Our next visit takes us to Fr. Peyton Memorial Center in County Mayo which commemorates the life and apostolic work of Father Peyton, one of Ireland’s most famous priests, who was known as the ‘Rosary Priest’. The Centre is a place of respite, prayer and peace. It is highly revered by pilgrims. This afternoon, we also visit a local pub in Westport to sample some craft beers from a local brewery. Dinner and overnight at our hotel. (B, D)

Day 11: Friday 31st August 2018 – Castle Leslie – Dublin – Abbey Tavern This morning, we depart for Dublin with a stop enroute to visit the majestic Castle Leslie.Stroll the beautiful garden grounds and admire the old-world tradition and artistry within the Cas-tle walls. Enjoy tea and scones before departing for Dublin. Tonight’s dinner includes a memora-ble evening of Irish song and dance at the famous Abbey Tavern. Overnight at our hotel in Dublin area. (B, D)

Day 12: Saturday 1st September 2018 – Return to USATransfer to Dublin Airport for our return flight home.

Deposits and final payment: A deposit of $750.00 per person by check should accompany the registration form along with your optional trav-el protection payment, if purchasing, and a copy of your passport picture page by March 30, 2018. Final payment is due by June 8, 2018. Please mail your payment made payable to Select International Tours to: Lisa Mor-ris, 4209 Whitlow Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919. Reservations will not be processed until we have passport copies. Your passport must be valid through March 1, 2019. Prices quoted are based on cash payments. Cash prices $4,395.00 for the complete package, $1,095.00 single supplement (in room by yourself) Credit card payments are: $4,615.00 for the complete package, $1,150.00 single supplement. Airline, seating and special requests: The seats are assigned by the airlines. We do not reserve specific seats. You may change your seat, provide mile-age program information and passenger contact information directly with the airlines once the ticket numbers are received. (approximately three weeks prior to departure). All special needs and requests due to medical or dietary restrictions must be requested in writing at least 60 days prior to departure. Business class and premium coach seats are available upon request as are add-ons from your hometown airport. Single supplement: A limited number of single rooms are available at an additional cost of $1,150.00 per person cash payment. Prices are based on two people per room. We do not guarantee room mates but will do our best to connect you with a possible share.Baggage: Each participant is permitted to check (1) suitcase weighing no more than 50 lbs., and one small carry-on bag on the plane. Airline baggage fees are not included. Please check the specific baggage fees on the airline website.Tour Cancellation Policy: Tour Cancellation Policy: A $350.00 non-re-fundable fee will be accessed if reservation is canceled more than 90 days prior to departure. 90-60 days before departure a total of $500.00 is non-refundable. Within 60 days of departure all payments are non-re-fundable regardless of reason for cancellations. All cancellations must

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World Meeting of Families and Faith of the Irish with Fr. Mike Nolan August 21 - September 1, 2018

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