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Find this trip online at www.eocatholic.com/mytrip Tour = HL18 Date = 110618 Code = P ID = 58061 or call 1‐800‐247‐0017 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Nov. 6 ‐ 16, 2018 Join Rev. Michael J.Kreder & Rev. Thomas J. Serafin on the Church of St. Mary, Rutherford & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Three Bridges' Parish

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Page 1: Join Rev. Michael J.Kreder & Rev. Thomas J. Serafin St ... · In Haifa, visit the Bahai Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue down the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, capital

Find this trip online at www.eocatholic.com/mytripTour = HL18 Date = 110618 Code = P ID = 58061

or call 1‐800‐247‐0017

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Nov. 6 ‐ 16, 2018

Join Rev. Michael J.Kreder & Rev. Thomas J. Serafin on the Church of St. Mary, Rutherford & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Three Bridges' Parish

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Nov. 6 & 7, 2018 – USA to the Holy Land Your spiritual pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnightflight. You will be welcomed to the Holy Land by our airportrepresentative and transferred to your Jerusalem hotel. Enjoy dinnerbefore retiring for the night.

Nov. 8, 2018 – Bethlehem, Ein Karem & Yad VashemWe begin our journey with a visit to the birthplace of Christ. InBethlehem, Celebrate Mass in the Shepherds’ Fields. Above thetraditional Grotto of Jesus’ birth, visit the Church of the Nativity, builtby the Emperor Constantine in the 4th century. Also tour the Manger,Grotto of St. Jerome, Church of St. Catherine, the Crèche and MilkGrotto. Next, travel to Ein Karem, the village where John the Baptistwas born and the Virgin Mary visited Elizabeth prior to our Lord's birth(Luke 1:26‐40). Visit the Church of St. John, birthplace of John theBaptist. End your day with a visit to Yad Vashem, Israel's HolocaustMuseum, and be touched by the poignant images. Return to your hotelfor dinner and overnight.

Nov. 9, 2018 – JerusalemBe inspired, this morning, by the breathtaking beauty of Jerusalem(“the Golden City") as you stand on the Mount of Olives. It was fromhere that Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after His resurrection(Acts 1:9‐12). Visit the Church of Pater Noster and Celebrate Mass inthe Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed before His crucifixion(Matt. 26:36‐44). On Mount Zion, see the House of the High PriestCaiaphas, where Jesus was imprisoned the night of His arrest (Matt.26:57‐65). Nearby is the Upper Room revered as the location of the LastSupper (Mark 14:12‐26). View the site of King David’s Tomb. Concludeyour day with a visit to the Church of the Dormition of Mary.

Nov. 10, 2018– Jericho, Wadi Qelt, Qumran & Dead Sea Journey to Jericho (considered the oldest city in the world) to visit theruins of the ancient city conquered by Joshua (Josh. 6:1). In the distancesee the traditional site of the Temptation of Jesus (Matt.4:1). CelebrateMass in the Church of the Good Shepherd in Jericho near a sycamoretree and remember Zacchaeus who climbed to see Jesus (Luke 18‐19).Just off the Roman road that Jesus once "walked", see the Wadi Qeltgorge, site of the Monastery of St. George. Travel to Qumran, wherethe Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947. End your day with theopportunity to take a dip in the mineral laden waters of the Dead Sea.

Nov. 11, 2018 – Jerusalem, the Old CityTake time to pray at the Western Wall, all that remains of Herod’sTemple. Sit on the Teaching Steps where Jesus once taught. Take aleisurely stroll down the Cardo, the main street of the Old City wheremodern shops stand between ancient ones. View the Pool of Bethesda,where Jesus performed the Sabbath miracle of healing (John 5:1‐31),and sing a hymn in the Church of St. Anne, renowned for its beautifulacoustics. At Herod’s Antonia Fortress, see where Jesus was broughtbefore Pontius Pilate (Luke 23:1‐11). Walk the Via Dolorosa, “the Wayof the Cross,” and Celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection at theChurch of the Holy Sepulchre.

Nov. 12, 2018 – Mount Tabor & Emmaus In Emmaus, you’ll see the traditional site where Jesus appeared to twodisciples after His resurrection. Continue to Mount Tabor andcontemplate what it must have been like for Saints Peter, James andJohn to behold the glory of the Transfigured Christ (Matt. 17:2).Celebrate Mass at Mt. Tabor.

Nov. 13, 2018 – The GalileeEnjoy beautiful Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry, and visit thesynagogue located on the site where Jesus taught (Matt. 4:13, 23). Sailacross the Sea of Galilee and experience a special on‐board worshipservice. Listen to Jesus’s words from His Sermon on the Mount at theMount of Beatitudes (Matt. 5‐7) and Celebrate Mass at the Church ofthe Beatitudes. At Tabgha, traditional location of the feeding of the5,000, explore the Church of the Fish and the Loaves (Luke 9:10). Takea moment to reflect and pray in the Chapel of the Primacy, where Peterprofessed his devotion to the risen Christ (John 21).

Nov. 14, 2018 – Magdala, Cana, Nazareth & the Jordan RiverFollowing breakfast, visit Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene,and visit a recently discovered first century synagogue. Continue toCana of Galilee, where Our Lord performed His first miracle – changingwater into wine at a wedding feast. Here, we’ll invite couples to renewtheir marriage vows. Continue to Nazareth, Jesus' Boyhood Home.Following Mass in Nazareth at the Basilica of the Annunciation, visitthe Cave of the Annunciation. Visit the Yardenit Baptismal site at theJordan River and celebrate a rememberance of your baptism.

Nov. 15, 2018 – Mt. Carmel, Caesarea, Haifa & Tel AvivAscend Mt. Carmel, home of the prophets Elijah and Elisha andCelebrate Mass at Stella Maris. In Haifa, visit the Bahai Gardens, aUNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue down the Mediterranean coastto Caesarea, capital of the ancient Roman Procurators of Judea whereSt. Peter preached and St. Paul was imprisoned for two years. Visit theRoman Theater, Crusader’s Moat, and the Byzantine Churches.Continue south to Tel Aviv and enjoy a light meal before transferringto the airport for your overnight Flight home.

Nov. 16, 2018 – Arrive in Newark, NJReturn home with a greater understanding of the life and land of ourLord and memories to last a lifetime!

Holy Land Pilgrimage

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$3,498*STARTING AT

Dear Parishioners, Family members and Friends,

We are very excited about this opportunity to travel the places whereour Divine Savior was born, spent His youth, called His apostles, wasbaptized in the Jordan, fed the five thousand, shared His last supperwith His disciples, prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, died on thecross and rose from the dead. During our days in the Holy Land, we will pray at all of these sacredplaces and celebrate Mass together in Bethlehem, the Mount ofBeatitudes, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of the HolySepulcher. We will also renew our baptismal promises by the RiverJordan, renew wedding vows at Cana and even sail on the Sea ofGalilee.Along the way, we ‘ll enjoy sumptuous buffet breakfasts and dinners,deepen our knowledge of sacred scripture and tradition as we listento our professional guide, and spend restful evenings in first classhotels. Is it safe? Yes, the Holy Land is actually very safe. From the momentwe arrive at the airport for our international flight to the Holy Land,we will be aware that the safety of pilgrims is the number one priorityin Israel.We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to visit as apilgrim – the Land of Jesus and the Bible. We look forward to sharing this special once in a lifetime pilgrimagewith you.Space is limited, register early!

Father Tom & Father Mike

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR HOSTS

Fr. Tom & Fr. Mike

YOUR ALL INCLUSIVE PRICE INCLUDES:Basic Tour & Guided Sightseeing

Roundtrip International Airfare Additional baggage & optional fees may apply; see fine print for details

Fuel Surcharges and Government TaxesSubject to change

Admin. Fees, Entrance Fees, Hotel Gratuities & Program FeesDaily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner, Deluxe Motorcoaches

First Class Hotels & much more!*All prices reflect a 4% cash discount

FROM NEWARK, NJ

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Travel Protection Plan - Premium Rates For All Tours For a full description of the plan, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpF427E

Part A -Travel Arrangement Benefits are provided by Educational Opportunities Tours. Part B - Travel Protection Benefits are provided by United States Fire Insurance Co.*For New York Residents Only: Part A Benefits are travel arrangement benefits underwritten by United States Insurance Company.

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Trip Cost Plan Cost Trip Cost Plan Cost Trip Cost Plan Cost Trip Cost Plan Cost

Schedule of Coverages Maximum BenefitPart A *

Trip Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trip CostPart B

Accidental Death & Dismemberment . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000Medical Expense / Emergency Assistance . . . . . . . . .$50,000Trip Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trip CostTravel Delay (Up to $100 Per Day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500Missed Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500Baggage and Personal Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000Baggage Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100

Conditions and LimitationsThis is a brief description of the plan available for all Travel Protection sales for Trips departing January 1, 2013 and after. Certain exclusions andlimitations apply and are detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not apply to: any Sickness or condition of you, a TravelingCompanion or a Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60 days prior to the effective date of the coverages (The Pre-ExistingCondition Exclusion is waived if payment for this plan is received by Educational Opportunities Tours, Inc. at or before the final payment due date forYour Trip or 105 days before departure date, whichever occurs first.), suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war. Other Covered Reasons, asdefined, includes the following events or their consequences: Cancellation or Interruption of your Trip due to: Inclement Weather, unannounced Strike,mechanical breakdown that causes complete cessation of services of Your Common Carrier for at least 12 consecutive hours; a documented trafficaccident while en route to departure; being hijacked or quarantined; jury duty; destruction of your home or destination by fire, flood, burglary or naturaldisaster; being called to the emergency service of government to provide aid or relief in the event of a natural disaster; a documented theft of passportsor visas; a transfer of employment of 250 miles or more; or Revocation of military leave. For further information ask for the Certificate of Coveragewhich fully details the coverages, provisions, limitations and exclusions of the plan offered and is available to you, upon request, at any time prior toyour purchase of the plan.This plan is underwritten by: United States Fire Insurance Company, Eatontown, NJ. Benefits are administered by: TripMate, Inc.*, 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-800-888-7292 (*in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency).

Additional Cancellation ProtectionWhen You purchase this Travel Protection Plan at or before the finalpayment due date for Your Trip, you also receive the EducationalOpportunities Tours Pre-Departure Cancellation Waiver Benefit thatallows you to cancel your Educational Opportunities Tours travelarrangements up to the day of departure for any reason (excludesno shows and those not permitted boarding). With this EducationalOpportunities Tours Cancellation Waiver, your non-refundable landcancellation penalties will be refunded in Educational OpportunitiesTours travel certificates. Certain travel programs are not eligible forthis benefit, such as cruise and land programs listed and detailed onthe Educational Opportunities website (www.eo.travel). Premiumsmust be paid in addition to initial or second deposit prior to thefinal payment for coverage to be in effect.

TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORMMail to: EO Catholic Tours • P.O. Box 6098, Lakeland, FL 33807-6098

863-648-0383 • email: [email protected]: Fr. Tom & Fr. Mike ID#: 58061 Tour: HL18Departure City: Newark, NJ Departure Date: 11/06/18 (P) Legal Name must be submitted as it appears on your passport:

Guest 1 Legal Name: _____________________________________ Title: ________

Preferred Name: _______________________________________________________

Street Address: _________________________________P.O. Box:_______________

City: ____________________________ State:___________ Zip Code:____________

Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________

Email: _________________________________ q Send me emails about my trip/EO promos

Birth Date: ____/____/______ State of Birth: _____________ Sex: q Male q Female

Emergency Contact: ___________________________ Relationship:_______________

Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________

Parish: _______________________________________

Guest 2 Legal Name: _____________________________________ Title: ________

Preferred Name: _______________________________________________________

Street Address: _________________________________P.O. Box:_______________

City: ____________________________ State:___________ Zip Code:____________

Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________

Email: _________________________________ q Send me emails about my trip/EO promos

Birth Date: ____/____/______ State of Birth: _____________ Sex: q Male q Female

Emergency Contact: ___________________________ Relationship:_______________

Phone: ___________________________ Alt. Phone: __________________________

Parish: _______________________________________Roommate(s): _________________________________________________________ If No Roommate: q Try to Match Me q Single Room (availability limited)

DEPOSIT PER PERSON REQUIREDPayment: $________ Check #_________ (Payable to Educational Opportunities Tours)

To Register via Credit Card, you must go to www.eocatholic.comBy signing below, I/We certify that I have read the “Fine Print,” understand its content, and agree to its terms including but notlimited to the potential for price increases that may apply before payment in full has been received as set forth in the “Fine Print”and potential price increases after payment in full has been received due to government imposed taxes and fees.

Guest 1 Signature:______________________________________________________

Guest 2 Signature: ______________________________________________Tour: HL18 Date: 110618 Code: P ID: 58061 11/6/17

Important Information Regarding Travel Protection Plan:1 Travel Protection coverage cannot be added after you have paid in full.2 Premium is based on TOTAL cost of trip and is non-refundable. 3 Coverage begins when your premium payment is received by EOT

(separate from deposit & clearly designated as your travel protection premium).4 Premium must be paid in full no later than 7/24/18.

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THE FINE PRINTINCLUDED IN PRICE:• Roundtrip international airfare • Deluxe motorcoaches • 1st class hotels • Guided sightseeing• Entrance fees to sites visited (as listed in itinerary) • Breakfast & dinner daily • Hotel gratuities • Program fees • Fuel surcharges $600 • Taxes $98 (Increases in government tax and fees are subject to change)NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:• Optional Travel Protection Program (see premium schedule)• Miscellaneous fees such as individual transfers; passports, laundry, lunches, beverages at meals & baggage fees• Voluntary “Love Offering” for guide and driver (suggested $6 per person per day for guide & $3 per person per day for driver)• $100 Document fee for Non-US/Canadian residentsACCOMMODATIONS: Price is per person based on double occupancy. When available, single rooms are often smaller than doubles. WhileEOT will try to match roommates, EOT cannot guarantee a roommate will be available. Roommates may be assignedas late as 30 days prior to departure and, if one is not available or you request a single room, the following chargesapply: $848 during the basic week.PAYMENT INFORMATION: All prices reflect a 4% discount for full payment via check. PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

Payment Amount Payment Due Dates & Notes____________________________________________________________________________________$300 Initial Deposit. Due immediately to reserve your spot on tour.____________________________________________________________________________________$1,200 2nd Deposit. All guests must have $1,800 on their account by 4/30/18 to be ticketed____________________________________________________________________________________Full Payment Final Payment is due by 7/24/18. If paid after the due date, a late payment fee of $100 will be assessed.____________________________________________________________________________________Travel Protection The Travel Protection Plan premium will be due no later than 07/24/18Premium Amount to be in full effect. Travel protection premiums must be paid in addition to your deposits and in advance of the final payment for coverage to be in effect.

REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JULY 24, 2018 (IF SEATS ARE AVAILABLE):We welcome registrations after 07/24/18. Registrations received between 07/25/18 - 08/08/18 will incur a $100per person fee. Registrations received between 08/09/18 - 08/23/18 will incur a $200 per person fee. Registrationsreceived between 08/24/18 - 09/07/18 will incur a $400 per person fee. Registrations received on 09/08/18 or laterwill incur an additional fee based on air availability. Additional fees will be advised upon registration. CANCELLATION FEES: 100% of Cancellation Fees are covered by the optional Travel Protection Program, provided premium has beenpaid and reason for cancellation is insurable. Those who do not take travel protection should be aware of thefollowing cancellation penalties: From day of registration to 105 days prior to departure, you will be charged the$100 non-refundable administrative fee plus any airline fees. Additionally, thereafter, you will be charged any airlinepenalties and a single room supplement if your cancellation forces your roommate into a single plus the followingcharges: 104-60 days = $400; 59-45 days = $600; 44-31 days = 40% of total cost; 30 days to day of departure =100% of total cost. Submit cancellation in writing. On or after day of departure, there will be no refund for anyservices not used.FIT TO TRAVEL STATEMENT:Passengers registering for the tour accept the responsibility for being in good health and able to walk andtravel on the tour. Because many of the sites are not accessible to the physically challenged, those needingoxygen, wheelchairs, or other ambulatory assistance will find the tour extremely limiting to their experiences.If you have questions, please contact Educational Opportunities Tours Inc. for more details.PASSPORT INFORMATION, CONFIRMATION OF ITINERARY & CHECK IN PROCESS: Passport information must be submitted to our office no later than 07/24/18. Failure to provide your passportinformation to our office by this date may result in change fees or denial of travel. Approximately 105 days prior toyour trip you will be contacted to re-confirm your itinerary, travel arrangements and registration information duringthe preliminary check in process for your trip. Discrepancies in information or failure to check in for your tour mayresult in change fees, delays in receiving travel documents for your trip, or denial of travel. PRICE INCREASES:All prices quoted in this brochure are subject to change prior to payment in full due to currency fluctuations, fuelsurcharge increases, government taxes and fees increases or unforeseen circumstances. In addition, you may besubject to a price increase after payment in full has been received due to potential government imposed taxes andfees.AIRLINE ROUTES and TICKETS:In order to keep prices low, EO does not guarantee the most direct routing to your final destination. Once "printed",airline tickets cannot be changed or refunded thereafter. Air transportation to/from your destination will be economyclass on IATA and ARC carriers utilizing APEX or SUPER APEX non-refundable, non-amendable tickets for groupsof 10 or more flying together on entire itinerary. If you choose to depart from a different city than your group ortravelling companion, or deviate your flight and/or trip plans, and/or you are taking a pre or post tour, you may fly ona different scheduled flight(s) than the rest of your group.FLIGHT TIMES: All flights are subject to change by the airlines without advance notice. EOT is not responsible for such changes ordelays and does not reimburse expenses resulting from such delays. If you are making your own flight arrangementsto the departure city, we recommend you purchase a ticket that can be exchanged without large penalties.ADDITIONAL AIRLINE FEES:You may incur additional airline checked baggage fees that are not included in the price of the tour. These fees varyby airline and are at the airline's discretion on each segment of the flight itinerary. Additionally, you may incuroptional fees (food, excess baggage, overweight baggage, items of personal nature, etc.) as well. For more information,visit www.eo/travelinfo/airlinefees.aspx.DEVIATIONS:Deviations from the standard tour program must be submitted in writing and are subject to additional airline fees, ifapplicable. Transfers for passengers who deviate are not included and must be arranged on own.ITINERARY CHANGES:Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this brochure. While you will see all sites listed in this brochure,the order of sites and/or days and number of days may be altered to accommodate changes in airline, hotel schedules,and local conditions. Due to airline schedules, some participants may receive one or two extra leisure days at anominal per day charge and some extensions may not be available on all departure dates. If itinerary changesnecessitate extra overnights, you will be charged $125 per night; single rooms $175 per night. Meals for extra nightsare not included.VALIDITY DATE:This brochure is valid until 4/30/18. If validity date has passed, current brochures may be found at www.eo.travel.Registrations will still be accepted after the validity date.RELEASE INFORMATIONPayment of deposit indicates permission for EOT or its agents to record the registrant’s participation and appearanceon video tape, audio tape, film, photograph, or any other medium and to use the registrant’s name, likeness, voice,comments, submitted documentation, written papers, and/or biographical material without restrictions or limitation forany advertising, marketing, publicity, educational or promotional purpose which EOT or its agents deem appropriate,unless the registrant or guardian otherwise notifies EOT in writing prior to departure.Except where otherwise stated, EOT acts only as agent for the relevant supplier in securing hotels, transportationand other travel services and in no event shall EOT be liable for failure by any such supplier to render anytransportation, lodging or other travel service to be provided on the tour. EOT assumes no liability for injury, death,damage, loss, theft, accident, delay or irregularity which may occur by reason of any negligent or willful act oromission of any suppliers of service. EOT does not own or operate any of the suppliers of services to your tour.Similarly without limiting the foregoing, passenger agrees to hold EOT harmless for any defect in any vehicle, plane,boat, bus, car, van or other vehicle, act of war or insurrection, terrorist activity, revolt or other civil uprising, militaryaction, strikes or labor unrest or any Act of God or for any other act of any third party. Florida law will be applicableto any dispute which arises out of/or concerns this brochure or your tour. Any and all litigation must be brought onlyin and for courts in Polk County, Florida to the exclusion of litigation anywhere else in the world.Enrollment in and payment of deposit constitutes your acceptance of the “Fine Print.” Educational OpportunitiesTours is the tour operator and is solely responsible for the travel program. Educational Opportunities Tours isregistered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST24130. CST2027682-40.