Medjugojre with Father Mangano and Father Stanganelli

MEDJUGORJE

with Father Charles Mangano & Father Anthony Stanganelli

August 9-17, 2009

$2,852 ALL INCLUSIVE per person from New York

On June 25, 1981, in the mountain village of Medjugorje in Herzegovina, Our Lady appeared to six children. She identified herself as the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, and continues to appear to the young people daily. Her mission is to promote peace with God and mankind, through her Son, Jesus. Mary's own words to the children explained, "I have come to tell the world that God exists."

Ivan is the oldest of three children in his family. Our Lady has appeared to Ivan every day since June 25, 1981, and has, to date, confided nine secrets. Ivan married in 1994 and has four beautiful children. His family resides half the year in Medjugorje and the other half in the US. Ivan: "The apparitions have made a big difference in my life - the difference between heaven and earth. For example, I arrange my day now so that even during the day I find time to pray. Before, my life had no meaning. Now, I'm filled with inner contentment. The first time I saw Our Lady, a change occurred in my soul, and in my heart. Before, I often avoided prayer, but now the difference is so great, I really can't describe it. I'm confident and not afraid, because I know who leads me, and therefore, I'm not afraid of death."

Your Trip Includes:

† Airfare from New York City, JFK

    (special Add-on Airfares from your home town)

† AIRPORT TAXES, SECURITY FEES & FUEL SURCHARGES INCLUDED

† 7 nights Air Conditioned Accommodations in our home

      (Twin / Double & Triple Occupancy with Private Baths)

† Ground Transportation

† Hot Breakfast & Dinner Daily served by Ivan & Family

† English Speaking Tour Guide

† Meetings with Fr. Jozo & other visionaries (when available)

    *Exclusively for Our Prayer Experience Pilgrims*

† Special times of Prayer & Group Meetings

† Discussions with Ivan in our home chapel

† Unlimited use of our private home chapel, books & tapes

† Morning Prayer & Rosary together daily

† Ivan will take the group to Apparition Hill for Prayer & Meditation

† There will be many opportunities to talk with Ivan during your stay

NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, Travelers Insurance is optional at $99- $225 (www.pilgrimages.com/insurance) and items of personal nature.

Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary:

Day 1 - Depart USA

Board your overnight transatlantic flight(s).

Day 2 – Transfer to Medjugorje

After an early morning arrival in Frankfurt, Munich or Vienna you will connect (on your own) with your flight to Dubrovnik, Split or Sarajevo. Upon arrival, and after claiming your baggage, you will be greeted by your driver outside the baggage claim in the arrival hall. Your driver will have a sign that reads "Prayer Experience".   You will then enjoy a beautiful 2 1/2 hour drive along the Adriatic Sea and its coast of “A Thousand Islands” by private motor coach to the village of Medjugorje. Sit back and enjoy. When you arrive, you will be introduced to Ivan and his family in whose modern and comfortable house you will be staying. After getting settled in your rooms, Ivan and his family will join you for dinner and talk with you about the schedule for the following day.

Days 3 to 8 - Medjugorje

Experience the beauty and peace of this simple village. During your stay in Medjugorje you will have the opportunity to share our faith with thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. Our local guide will accompany us throughout the week. As Prayer Experience Pilgrims, you will begin each morning with hot home cooked breakfast followed by morning prayer, led by Ivan in his home chapel. Ivan will decide the prayers or scripture readings for each day. If there is a particular intention that our Blessed Mother has asked us to pray for, then we pray for that intention. Following Morning Prayer is English Mass at St. James Church. Each day after Mass, the group will have something scheduled. Some events planned during your pilgrimage include but are not limited to:

Climbing Mt. Krizevac, the Hill of the Cross, at whose summit there is a three ton cement Cross built in 1933 to commemorate the 19th centenary of our Lord’s Passion & Death. This is an intimate and prayerful experience praying the Stations of the Cross as you climb. The Stations are marked by beautiful bronze plaques along the pathway. Visits to the other visionaries’ homes will depend on their availability. We hope to arrange visits with all the visionaries who are in Medjugorje during the time you are there. Visit to Cennacolo, which is a community for recovering addicts, who use Only * prayer, fasting and physical work to heal from their addictions. This is a very powerful encounter. Visit to Fr. Jozo’s Parish. Fr. Jozo was the priest the visionaries turned to after the first apparition. One of the days, Ivan will take the group up Apparition Hill and describe the first days of the apparitions. At 3:00pm there is usually a presentation in English at the Church.

Dinner will be late afternoon (4:00/5:00pm). Ivan & his family will join you for dinner each night. Following dinner all of the pilgrims gather in Ivan’s chapel or at St. James Church to pray the rosary in preparation for our Blessed Mother’s apparition at 6:40pm. WE CANNOT PROMISE THAT THE GROUP WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND AN APPARITION WITH IVAN. Simply because we are not sure when our Blessed Mother will stop appearing to him. We must also respect the requests of the parish priests in Medjugorje.

Following the rosary is the international Mass for all of the pilgrims from around the world. Following Mass each evening are prayers for healing. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament or Exultation of the Cross. Sometimes Ivan will invite all of the pilgrims to his prayer group that meets twice a week in the evening on Apparition Hill. Ivan receives a second apparition on those days during his prayer group. Confessions are available throughout the day. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament daily in the Adoration chapel from 1pm-6pm. Every Wednesday & Saturday there is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 10pm-11pm. We will have certain times set aside for Ivan to speak to the group and for the group to share their experiences or questions. You will become part of our family during your stay; sitting on the porch talking, playing with the kids, sharing our faith, etc.

The Dragicevic family will do their best to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. We suggest you plan to use your time well. Take time for yourself and God. Our home chapel is available to you all day & night. Spend some time alone in prayer. Our Blessed Mother has called you here for a special reason, to meet her Son, and They have a special plan for you, so time alone is important.

Day 9 - Medjugorje - Hometown

After breakfast and heartfelt farewells, we leave by motor coach for departure flight home.

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For more information contact:

Rosemarie Marando

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DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES (from New York)

Aug 9-17, 2009 $2,852

Prices above are All-Inclusive from New York. To " Add-On" price from City of your choice:
Add-On Airfares

Upgrade to Business Class for Only *... $1,450 one-way

Land Arrangements (without airfare or transfers)*

$900

If you choose to book land Only * arrangements please note that we cannot assure your transfers if you arrive separate from the groups scheduled arrival & departure times

Fr. Charles Mangano

Rev. Anthony Stanganelli

Krizevac Mountain, Medjugorje

photo by Larry Landolfi

St. James Church

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