MATER DEI EXCLUSIVE CALIFORNIA MISSIONS. Fr. Allan Paul Eilen Roman Catholic Priest from the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN, and Serran

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1 MATER DEI EXCLUSIVE CALIFORNIA MISSIONS Celebrating the Tricentennial of Blessed Junipero Serra s birth PILGRIMAGE T WIN C ITIES P ILGRIMS True Catholic Pilgrimages Join Twin Cities Pilgrims and Fr. Allan Paul Eilen from the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN, on this spectacular journey to California following in the footsteps of Blessed Junipero Serra, OFM, STD! 9-DAY PILGRIMAGE HIGHLIGHTS TRAVEL D OCUMENTS "#'-!&./0!/1!"#$%!&'()!&*+, INCLUSIONS! Private Motor-coach in California with driver for featured tours.! Fr. Allan Paul Eilen: Roman Catholic Priest from the Archdiocese of St. Paul/ Minneapolis, MN, and Serran, as Spiritual Director and Chaplain.! Dennis Gaetano: Twin Cities Pilgrims Tour Director throughout your stay.! Touring program with cultural, historical and religious sites (admissions to all featured visits).!12 meals (8 breakfasts + 4 dinners)! Full documentation packet with luggage tags, name tags & re-usable wallet! Spiritual program including Daily Mass at unforgettable places as well as Rosary, Chaplet, Adoration and Meditations, etc.! Hotel sales tax, California hospitality taxes, service charges and airline taxes.! NOTE 1: Air travel is not included in this pilgrimage. Please do not purchase your round trip airfare until minimum participation quorum has been met! NOTE 2: Although a motor-coach is provided for some of the tours, it is important to point out that all pilgrimages require a considerable amount of walking.!"blessed Junipero Serra Museum - San Diego!"Mission San Diego de Alcalá!"Mission San Luis Rey de Francia!"Mission San Juan Capistrano!"Mission San Gabriel Arcángel!"Mission San Fernando Rey de España!"Mission Santa Barbara!"Mission Santa Ynés!"Mission Purísima Concepción!"Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa!"Mission San Miguel Arcángel!"Mission San Antonio de Padua!"Mission San Carlos de Borromeo (Carmel)!"Carmel/Monterey!"Mission San Juan Bautista!"Mission Santa Cruz!"Mission San Francisco de Asís!"Mission San Rafael Arcángel!"Mission San Francisco Solano (Sonoma)!"And much more! In collaboration with Fr. Allan Paul Eilen Roman Catholic Priest from the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN, and Serran P.O. Box 323, Waunakee, WI TEL or Making Travel Relevant!

2 Mater Dei s Missions of California Day 1: Monday, June 24 th, 2013: Departure. Arrive in sunny San Diego, California and meet your Tour Director, Dennis Gaetano. Check into your hotel for the 1st of a 2-night stay. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow pilgrims. (D) Twin Cities Pilgrims Meals Legend: B = Breakfast D = Dinner Day 2: Tuesday, June 25 th : San Diego. After breakfast meet your local driver who will escort you to the motor-coach. Visit Mission (Basilica) San Diego de Alcalá known as the Mother of the Alta California Missions (Mass requested here). Learn the history leading up to this challenging undertaking and see a re-creation of the cloister of Blessed Junipero Serra, OFM STD. Enjoy a Panoramic City Tour of San Diego and take pleasure in an evening meal at one of the area restaurants before returning to the Hotel for our final night in picturesque San Diego. (B) Day 3: Wednesday, June 26 th : Travel to Ventura. Travel to Santa the Barbara area for a 2-night stay. On the way visit Mission San Luis Rey de Francia. St. Louis led the crusades to regain the Holy Land for Christ; Mission San Juan Capistrano, named after the 14 th century theologian and one of the most picturesque sites in all of California (Mass requested here); Mission San Gabriel Arcángel aka Pride of the Missions (Here, witness the Moorish influence on the architecture); Mission San Fernando Rey de España, named for St. Ferdinand, 13 th century King of Spain; Enjoy dinner at our hotel in Ventura and settle in for a well deserved night s rest. (B,D) Day 4: Thursday, June 27 th : Santa Barbara area. After breakfast we visit Mission San Buenaventura (St. Bonaventure), Mission Santa Barbara, Queen of the Missions, Mission Santa Ynés (St. Agnes of Rome), and Mission Purísima Concepción (Immaculate Conception Mass requested here) all on the beautiful Pacific Coast 2 hours north of Los Angeles. Following dinner (on your own) we retire for our final night in Santa Barbara. (B) Day 5: Friday, June 28 th : Mid-California. We leave Santa Barbara for the spectacular drive to Carmel/Monterey. Along the way we stop at 4 of the 21 Missions in Alta California. Mission San Luis Obispo named for the 14 th century Bishop of Toulouse, France (very close to Lourdes) where a process for making tiles locally was developed to avoid fires from the typical thatched roofs of the time; Mission San Miguel Arcángel, the halfway point between Los Angeles and San Francisco; Mission San Antonio de Padua, the 3 rd Mission to be established; and the beautiful setting surrounding the Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, truly underscoring the beauty of the river valleys along the rolling California countryside. Dine with your fellow pilgrims on this, the first night of a two-night stay on the Monterey peninsula. (B,D) Toll Free: or

3 Mater Dei s Missions of California Twin Cities Pilgrims Meals Legend: B = Breakfast D = Dinner Day 6: Saturday, June 29 th : Carmel & Monterey Peninsula. Begin the day in famous Carmel by the Sea known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history. Visit Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo where Blessed Junipero Serra is buried beneath the sanctuary of the mission church (Mass requested here). See the memorial sarcophagus of Blessed Junipero with 3 of his fellow missionaries. We then proceed to our visit of the Mission of Music, Mission San Juan Bautista. Here the only remaining original Spanish Plaza is surrounded by 30 buildings including the original adobe manjerio (nunnery). A brief visit to Mission Santa Cruz, alongside the San Lorenzo River, and a drive by Cannery Row in Monterey caps off this day before returning to enjoy dinner on your own at one of the quaint local restaurants. We then return to the hotel for our final night in Monterey. (B) Day 8: Monday, July 1 st (Feast Day of Blessed Junipero Serra): Sonoma Wine Region and Marin County area. Start the day by crossing the famous Golden Gate Bridge for a short visit to Mission San Rafael. Afterwards, visit to the 21 st and last of the established California Missions, Mission San Francisco Solano (Mass requested here), nestled in the wine country 40 miles north of San Francisco, across from the site of the Bear Flag revolt of 1846 declaring California a republic. While in the area we visit a winery in Sonoma. Return to San Francisco for our farewell dinner later that evening. (B,D) Day 7: Sunday, June 30 th : Santa Clara to San Francisco. After check-out we travel to Santa Clara where we find ourselves in the middle of the Santa Clara University campus where we visit Mission Santa Clara de Asís (Mass requested here). Next, we make our way to three more missions: Mission San Jose, an active Church (Parish of St. Joseph), Mission San Francisco de Asís (Mission Dolores) - In the middle of a busy city - Home to The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine; and Mission San Rafael Arcángel which began as an offsite hospital to Mission San Francisco de Asís. Following a panoramic drive of the unforgettable city by the bay, we arrive at our hotel for our first night in San Francisco. Dinner on your own. (B) Day 9: Tuesday, July 2 nd : San Francisco. After breakfast and checkout, join the group as we leave for the airport or take in a bit more of San Francisco if you have a later flight. (B) Always go forward; never turn back! Motto of Blessed Junipero Serra Welcome Home! Toll Free: or

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A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well being. Coaches are typically not equipped with wheelchair accessible ramps, therefore all tour members must be able to mount 3 to 5 steps into the coach. Participants should expect to walk between 1 and 3 miles in one day. Walking surfaces may at times be uneven. Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. is not responsible for denial of service by any suppliers. Young Travelers: Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult and must share the adult's accommodations. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the parents or with only one parent, it is highly recommended that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel. We suggest that you also contact the appropriate consulate and airlines because they may have additional requirements. ** Air Transportation IS NOT INCLUDED this pilgrimage. You are responsible for making your own airline arrangements. WE STRONGLY WARN YOU NOT TO PURCHASE YOUR AIRFARE UNTIL OUR MINIMUM PARTICIPATION QUORUM HAS BEN MET! Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs, fees or cancellation penalties relating to any independent non-refundable airfares Coach Seating: Passengers who require specific seating due to medical conditions need to obtain Doctor s Orders so the airlines have proof of the condition and may accommodate the order. Our domestic coach pilgrimages practice unenforced seat rotation to afford everyone a different view each day. Voluntary changes to itinerary: Independent voluntary changes to an individual passenger s itinerary are usually not permitted by most of our tour suppliers. Some exceptions may be granted in a case-by-case basis. If passenger purchased a land only package, they are free to plan their own itinerary before or after the trip (read Land Only bookings for restrictions). All change requests must be made prior to 45 days before departure. Not Included: All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, etc) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the passenger. Accommodations and Itinerary: Land arrangements are provided as described in the tour program. The tour company reserves the right to change or substitute (1) hotels for accommodations in similar categories (2) or features of the itinerary in order to accommodate changes in the schedule. Meals: Meals are provided as specified in the tour program. If you require special meals due to dietary restrictions, we must receive written details of your requirements at the time of booking. We cannot guarantee your requested diet but every effort will be made to accommodate these requests. Passports: If this coach pilgrimage requires a Passport, then the obtaining of a passport is the sole responsibility of the passenger. Passports must be current and valid beyond the dates of travel. If this pilgrimage requires an international airline ticket, then your ticket name must match your passport name or you may be denied boarding the airplane. Passengers who are denied boarding due to discrepancies between ticket and passport names or because of expired passports accept full responsibility and are subject to the cancellation terms of the tour. Some countries such as Israel require that your passport expiration be 6 months beyond your travel dates. Smoking: Smoking is not allowed on the motor-coach but frequent stops are made throughout the day. Tips: Gratuities for baggage, hotel and restaurants detailed in the itinerary are included. Gratuities for Tour Guides, Local Guides and Motor-coach Drivers are not included please see your final documents for recommendations on tipping. Twin Cities Pilgrims Total Group Cancellation: If it becomes necessary to cancel an entire tour prior to departure, Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. will offer the next available date or will make a full refund of money paid. Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any additional costs, fees or cancellation penalties relating to any independent non-refundable airfares purchased prior to our approval to purchase independent air based on having met the minimum participation quorum. Land Only Bookings: Passenger(s) who desire to book their own airfare do at their own risk. Land only passengers are responsible for connecting with the group at the hotel. Passenger(s) accept all responsibility for costs incurred due to misconnections with the group. 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5 7 STEP REGISTRATION! Mater Dei Tours (Follow the numbered steps) TM Step 1 ** Please check your desired Room Occupancy below Missions of California June 24th - July 2nd, 2013 UNITED SATES Single Private Room Sharing Room with 2nd person below Sharing room (please find me a roommate) Triple Occupancy * Very limited * Please write your roommate s name on passenger 2 * We will do everything to assign you a roommate * Very limited 1 st Passenger Information (PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY IN BLOCK LETTERS) 3Step 2a 2b Last Name (PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY)! First Name (PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY)! Middle! Address! City! State! Zip! Gender! Date of Birth! Place of Birth (i.e.: Wisconsin)! Phone Number(s)! Special Requests (diets, disabilities, notes, needs, seating preferences, special request, etc.)! address (for faster communication purposes only) "## 2 nd Passenger Information (only if you have a second passenger) (PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY IN BLOCK LETTERS) Last Name (PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY)! First Name (PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY)! Middle! Address! City! State! Zip! Gender! Date of Birth! Place of Birth (i.e.: Wisconsin)! Phone Number(s)! Special Requests (diets, disabilities, notes, etc.)! (If you have a third passenger in the room, please write the name here & fill out a new form) address (for faster communication purposes only) "## 3. Insurance Travel Guard Insurance must be either declined below or accepted on the following page by adding it to your deposit. The premium for the Travel Guard insurance is in addition to the trip cost. This insurance must be purchased with registration and initial trip deposit in order to cover pre-existing medical conditions. COVERAGE SUMMARY: There are limits to all coverages. Ask one of our agents for a detailed coverage description. Tour Cost Trip Cancellation & Interruption $750 Trip Delay ($150 maximum per day) $250 Missed connection $1500 Baggage & Personal Effects $250 Baggage Delay $25,000 Medical Expense $500 - Dental $250,000 Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains $25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Included Travel Medical Assistance & Worldwide Travel Assistance Included Live Travel Emergency Assistance INSURANCE INSTRUCTIONS (PLEASE READ)! YES = If you wish to sign up for insurance, please ignore the signature box on the right and check the Yes box on the next page (step # 4), adding the additional cost per person (see next page).! NO = If you wish to decline the Travel Guard insurance, then please sign your name on the box on the right, and check the No box on the next page (step # 4 ~ see next page). I DO NOT WANT TRAVEL INSURANCE (Please sign below) Signature Passenger #1 Date Signature Passenger # 2 Date With my above signature I decline Travel Guard Insurance.

6 TM UNITED SATES Missions of California June 24th - July 2nd, Tour Pricing Tour Detail Cost per passenger # passengers Total CAUTION! PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE YOUR NON-REFUNDABLE AIRFARE UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION THAT THE GROUP SIZE HAS REACHED IT S MINIMUM PARTICIPATION QUORUM. LAND-ONLY TOUR PACKAGE from SAN DIEGO to SAN FRANCISCO: Price per person based on double occupancy, sharing room with another passenger (2 people in 1 room). See brochure for other inclusions. * This price DOES NOT include any air transportation. (Passenger assumes responsibility to meet group at first hotel of itinerary). Airport Shuttle is offered by first hotel. Please read Land Only Bookings in Terms and Conditions. Before purchasing airfare, please read the Caution above. $1,999 X $ Step 4 Optional Single Room Supplement: Single room occupancy, one room per person * (room availability is very limited) Optional Triple Room Discount: A small per person discount offered when 3 people are sharing 1 room * (room availability is extremely limited) $726 -($100) X $ X $ Optional Travel Guard Insurance: *(Add $30 more for single [private) occupancy passengers). Check the appropriate box on the right. Yes! I want Insurance.! $99* X $ No! I decline Insurance! $0 Total Cost of Package!!!!!!!!$ Required per person Deposit is $ $$ Optional Insurance. Insurance must be declined on section #3 of the Registration Form or it will automatically be added. 6a. Payment Information (Checks): Make Checks or Money Orders Payable to: Landa Cleary Travel Co., Inc. Deposit Due: March 28th Balance due: April 5th, b. Payment Information (Credit Cards):! CARD HOLDER S NAME (PLEASE PRINT):!!!!!! Deposit of $500 plus $ Insurance (IF SELECTED) per person or Full Payment!!! (Registration deadline March 28th, 2013 or while space lasts): $ advance payment you wish to pay today Mail Payments and Reservations to: Landa Cleary Travel Company, Inc. P.O. Box 323 Waunakee, WI Or you may fax to: MasterCard or Visa MM / YYYY Last 3 digits in signature box Credit Card Type " Credit Card Number " Expiration Date " 3 Digit Security Code on back of card " Your Billing Address " (where the credit card sends you your bill) City " State " Zip " Please check mark: Yes I have received, read, understand and agree No to the Terms and Conditions of this tour " # " X CREDIT CARD HOLDER S SIGNATURE (I agree to pay according to terms & conditions) 7 X Signature of Traveler #1 Date X Signature of Traveler #2 (if you have a 2nd passenger) Date With my signature above, I declare that all persons listed on this reservation form have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions of this tour. I declare that I am in good physical health and am able to travel without assistance unless I provide a full time assistant at my own expense. I understand that this pilgrimage may require walking (sometimes from 1 to possibly as many as 3 miles in one visit). 5 6