Medjugorje and Retreat with Fr. Sudac
November 9 - 20, 2018
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Spiritual Leader & Guide:
Fr. Zlatko Sudac
He is a mystic who bears the stigmata on his wrists, feet, and side, as well as
a bleeding cross on his forehead, all of which have been verified by Vatican
doctors as not being of human origin.
Having grown up in the Croatian town of Vrbnik as an average youth,
Fr. Sudac (pronounced Soo-dahts) heard the call to the priesthood in his early
20s when he attended a seminar by Fr. Emile Tardiff. Fr. Sudac was ordained
on June 29th, 1998 and was assigned to a parish on the island of Pag.
Immersed in the parish life, he found himself very active and busy,
but eleven months after his ordination something very unusual happened.
On the 7th of May, 1999, Fr. Sudac received the first mark of the stigmata,
in the form of a cross "imprinted" on his forehead.
Fr. Sudac's Bishop sent him to the Gemelli Clinic in Rome, the hospital that
treats the Holy Father, where he remained for about 40 days.
He was subjected to intense investigation by a team of experts from a variety of
medical disciplines and underwent numerous tests and procedures.
The final report from the Gemelli Clinic concluded that Fr. Sudac
was of sound mind and that, while the team could not confirm that the
cross on Fr. Sudac's forehead was of Divine origin, it could state that
there was no known medical explanation for the formation of that cross.
Almost a year and a half after Fr. Sudac received the cross on his forehead,
on October 4th, 2000, Fr. Sudac received the wounds of Christ on his wrists,
feet and side. Interestingly, October 4th is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the first known stigmatist.
Today, Fr. Sudac is the retreat leader at Bethany Retreat House on the island of Losinj.
In addition, he has a natural gift for art and creates prints that adorn Churches, Chapels and private homes.
Still a young man, Fr. Sudac places the future of his ministry in the hands of God.
He is a priest in good standing with the Church, and he humbly submits to the authority of the Church
in all matters related to his gifts and ministry.
Slavenka Jelavic
Those who know Slavenka say that she is one of the finest tour guides. Slavenka does not only guide groups, she goes over and above all her guide duties. For example, she inspects the rooms where pilgrims stay, she tries the food that pilgrims will eat, she arranges spiritual activities, she climbs the mountain and most of all she prays and she lives her faith! Slavenka is married to a wonderful doctor. She is a mother to three grown children. Despite being qualified to be a professor, for the past 25 years she has been leading tours and pilgrimages for 206 Tours.
Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from
- All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Accommodations:
- ~5 nights: Nov 10-15: Medjugorje
- ~3 nights: Nov 15-18: Hotel Malin, Krk
- ~2 nights: Nov 18-20: Hotel Dubrovnik, Zagreb
- Breakfast and Dinner daily
- Wine with dinners
- Assistance of a professional local guide(s)
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Sightseeing and admission fees as per itinerary
- Mass daily & Spiritual activities (English at 10:00am & Croatian at 6:00pm)
- Visit to Community Cenacolo
- Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
Not included
- Lunches, Tips to your guide & driver
Itinerary
Friday - November 9: Depart for Medjugorje
Make your way to your local airport where you will board your overnight flight. Your meals are served on board.
Saturday - November 10: Arrive Medjugorje
Upon arrival in Europe, change gates to board your short connection flight to either: Dubrovnik, Split, or Sarajevo airport. Upon arrival collect your luggage in the baggage claim area and continue to the arrival's hall where you will be greeted by a tour guide and/or driver, who will take you on the 2 1/2 hour drive to the village of Medjugorje. Enjoy dinner before retiring for the evening.
Sunday - Wednesday - November 11 - 14: Experiencing Medjugorje
The most beautiful feature of Medjugorje is its simplicity, and its peace. While in Medjugorje, you will have the opportunity to experience your faith grow and share in the faith journey of pilgrims from all over the world. The local guide will accompany your group throughout your stay in the village.
Some activities that will accompany you in your spiritual journey:Attend Daily Mass: Each morning, at 10:00A.M, your group will assemble at St. James Church for Mass (English-Speaking). At the end of each Mass, regardless of language, there is a blessing of the religious articles that you have with you.
On Feast Days, and Sundays: English Mass is at Noon
Climb Apparition Hill: This mountainous hill is where the visionaries first encountered Our Lady. Also, at the base of this hill is a Blue Cross, where it is said Our Lady appeared to the children while they hid from the communist police in the early days of the alleged apparitions. When climbing, your group is invited to recite the Rosary, pausing five times for each decade of the Rosary. At the top of the hill, you will witness the exact location of the first alleged apparition of Our Lady to the visionaries, and enjoy private time in prayer.
Climb Mt. Krizevac (Cross Mountain): In 1933, the villagers built a 30' high cross atop a mountain to commemorate Jesus' passion and death on the cross. Your group will have the opportunity to climb this mountain, and venerate that very cross. When climbing, your group is invited to pray the Stations of the Cross (to meditate on Jesus' suffering Road to Calvary), pausing fifteen times for each Station.
Apparitions: Each evening at 5:00 PM (or 6:00 PM depending on Daylight Savings Time), your group can join the villagers and fellow pilgrims of Medjugorje at either St James Church or Apparition Hill to commemorate the time Our Lady appears to the Visionaries. There you can pray the Rosary, as you all await that time (5:40 PM or 6:40 PM during Daylight Savings Time).
*Afterward, Croatian Mass is held at St. James Church and is free to all to attend. It is broadcasted by the radio, simultaneously in order to translate the services from Croatian into many languages. Following the Croatian Mass, there is a Blessing of the Sick.
**For details about the Visionaries, please visit: www.206tours.com/visionaries
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Our Lady has always called us to be close to her Son. For this, you will have the opportunity to adore the Blessed Sacrament at the outside altar of St. James Church. Adoration is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays; Veneration of the Cross is held on Fridays inside the Church. Additionally, there is an Adoration Chapel on the grounds of St. James Church. Adoration is held here in the afternoon hours.
Prayer at the Statue of the Risen Christ: Located on the grounds of St. James Church, is the bronze statue of the Risen Christ. Many pilgrims sit and pray on the benches surrounding this peaceful statue. This statue miraculously seeps droplets of water at all times of the day, out of Christ's right knee.
Thursday - November 15: Medjugorje - Krk
After an early breakfast, heartfelt farewells and Mass, we leave by motor coach for our 6-7 hour drive to the island of Krk. We will make a stop for a lovely lunch along the way.
Friday - November 16: Retreat with Fr. Sudac
After breakfast you will have some free time to explore the island on your own. At 5pm your retreat will officially begin with Fr. Sudac with an introductory talk and Holy Mass, followed by dinner.
Saturday - November 17: Retreat with Fr. Sudac
Day Talks by Fr. Sudac, healing and deliverance prayers, Holy Mass. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Sunday - November 18: Retreat with Fr. Sudac
This morning will be our last session with Fr. Sudac, followed by Holy Mass. The retreat concludes with lunch. After lunch we will depart for our 2-3 hour drive to Zagreb. We will check into our hotel and have a little free time before Dinner.
Monday - November 19: Zagreb
After breakfast we will discover Zagreb with a guided city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St Marks Church, St Catherine's Church, The Cathedral, Parliament and Government Palace. Zagreb is a Croatian cultural center. A city which owes its beauty and charm to prosperous periods of baroque, classicism and secession.
After the tour the rest of your day will be at leisure. Spend your afternoon in one of many interesting museums, take a walk in the Botanical garden or Maksimir Park or just enjoy in a friendly atmosphere which Zagreb offers you. We will meet again in the evening for our last dinner together as a group.
Tuesday - November 20: Zagreb - Hometown
After an early breakfast we bid farewell to the new friends we made in our group and make our way to Zagreb airport for our departures home. Taking home magnificent memories of your journey with Our Lady in Medjugorje and retreat Fr. Zlatko Sudac.
Why buy "With Airfare" from 206 Tours
- 1000’s of flights are being cancelled. 206 Tours will assist getting you to your destination.
- Your transfer will be waiting for you upon arrival, even if your flights are rescheduled.
- In the event your tour is not operating we will refund you all your money back or provide a full credit
- Your seats will be assigned according to your request (most online fares do not include seat assignment appox. $300)
- If you need to travel few days prior or stay few days later, make a stop-over, we will arrange it for you.
If you do not buy Airfare from 206 Tours
- With many flight cancellations and overbookings, we feel that you should know:
If your flight is cancelled - 206 Tours will not be able to assist you. - In order to guarantee your arrival and departure transfer, we need your detailed flight arrival / departure by 45 days prior, Any changes within 45 -3 days prior, additional transfer cost may apply.
- For changes in arrival / departure within 3 days of departure, we will not be able to rebook your transfer and you will need to make your own way to / from hotel or airport at your own cost
- Often times low online fares, do not include seat assignments ($300 approx.). It will be a challenge to get a good seat assigned at the airport.
- If you book your own airfare, travel insurance provided by 206 Tours will not reimburse expenses caused by your flight changes.
