Brinkman Travel's English Saints Pilgrimage

In the Footsteps of the English Saints
with Spiritual Leader Father Frank Wagner CSC

Dear Pilgrims, Parishioners and Friends

I have been the spiritual guide for seven pilgrimages organized by Brinkman Travel. I am delighted to be able to accompany you on this pilgrimage to England, named in the Middle Ages "Mary's Dowry." This title was appropriately given to England because of its deep catholic reverence for the person of Mary and its rich history of many saints. English cathedrals, the Lady chapels and the aura of the sacred in the great catholic tradition still flourishes. Pilgrimages are wonderful experiences of "thin places", where the presence of the Divine seems to break through and touch us, very often in unexpected ways. It is my hope that as we begin our pilgrimage in Coventry Cathedral, a sacred place of the ministry of reconciliation, and as we put our pilgrimage under the prayerful guidance of Our Lady of Walsingham, this immersion into the "thin places" in England will be one more bond of peace. May it be a journey of personal reconciliation for the pilgrims, as well as one more fruitful act of prayer for reconciliation of the Christians who throughout the world have been nourished from the roots of the Faith in England. I hope to celebrate the Roman Catholic Mass each day and Evensong in the Anglican tradition to pray for Christian unity.

Fr. Frank Wagner CSC, St. Ann Parish, Toronto

Day 1, Tuesday September 30, 2008 Toronto – Birmingham
Gather at the Toronto airport early evening and meet Spiritual Leader Fr. Frank Wagner CSC and other pilgrims for the journey to England. If time allows, we will have a prayer service in the airport terminal's chapel before take off. Air Transat's flight is scheduled to depart at 11:20 pm.

Day 2, Wednesday October 1 Birmingham – Coventry – Peterborough
Upon arrival, a coach and driver will be waiting to take us for a visit to Coventry Cathedral. The medieval cathedral was reduced to rubble by bombs in World War II and replaced by a new cathedral containing the special memorial The Cross of Nails to international reconciliation after the tragedy of war. Then we will be on our way to Peterborough where we enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight in the Ramada's Butterfly Hotel, our home for two nights.

Day 3, Thursday October 2 Walsingham – Ely – Peterborough
Today we visit the pilgrimage town of Walsingham, England's Nazareth, where we have a guided tour. Beginning in the 12^th century this was the great pilgrimage centre dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, demolished by Henry the VIIIin 1538, but restored as a pilgrims' centre in the 1920s. In the afternoon we will visit Ely Cathedral built in 1081 after the Norman Conquest on the site of a monastery started by St. Ethelreda in 673. Afterwards, return to Peterborough for dinner and overnight.

Day 4, Friday October 3 Stratford-upon-Avon – Worcester
Today we drive first to Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. It has kept its character intact, in spite of the many tourists that visit each year. The buildings, mainly Elizabethan and Jacobean, with some Georgian additions are worth a close look. Take pictures of Anne Hathaway's cottage – a lovely thatched roof house, a pleasant walk away from the center of town. We will then move on and visit Worcester Cathedral, where on the site of the present cathedral, construction was begun on the original Saxon cathedral in 961 with St. Oswald as its first bishop. Dinner and overnight in Bank's House Hotel in Worcester.

Day 5. Saturday October 4 Worcester – Salisbury
The day begins with a visit to Glastonbury Abbey, legendary burial place of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. Also, legendary is the visit here by the boy Jesus and his great-uncle Joseph of Arimathea who later returned with the Holy Grail. The Lady Chapel, Our Lady St. Mary of Glastonbury, remains a witness to these legends of Celtic Christianity in England. In the afternoon we visit the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, which boasts the tallest church spire in Britain and has been immortalized by the paintings of John Constable. In its Chapter House is displayed one of the four surviving copies of the Magna Carta (1215). We will have dinner and overnight in the Red Lion Hotel in Salisbury.

Day 6, Sunday October 5 Salisbury – Day at Leisure
This morning we hope to go to the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Salisbury to attend Sunday Mass. The remainder of the day is free to rest and reflect. At 7:00 pm we will meet for dinner in the Red Lion Hotel.

Day 7, Monday October 6 Old Sarum – Stonehenge – Winchester –
Canterbury
After a leisurely Sunday we depart Salisbury on time to one of the oldest British settlements Old Sarum – modern day Salisbury. We continue to drive through the astounding Salisbury plain to visit the ancient and mysterious monoliths at Stonehenge, once a holy place, always a holy place? Have some lunch and after a short drive we visit the beautiful Cathedral town of Winchester. It was the capital of England during the reign of King Alfred the Great. It is one of England's most unspoiled and graceful cities. The foundations of the present Winchester Cathedral were laid out in 1059. It once had the relics of its 17^th bishop. Tonight we lay our heads down in Canterbury after we have enjoyed dinner in the Abbots Barton Hotel..

Day 8, Tuesday October 7 Canterbury – Dover
The ancient city of Canterbury is dominated by the splendid Canterbury Cathedral, the spiritual center of the worldwide Anglican community and the place where St. Thomas Becket was murdered because of the suggestion of Henry II. It was the destination of medieval pilgrims immortalized by Geoffrey Chaucer's epic poem The Canterbury Tales. The city retains many of its medieval features and has much charm. If time permits, we may travel an hour to the famous white cliffs of Dover that have inspired poets and songwriters over the years. Return to Canterbury for dinner and overnight.

Day 9, Wednesday October 8 Rochester – London
On the way to London we stop in Rochester to visit the second oldest cathedral in England. It was in this cathedral, which dates back to 604, where St. Augustine consecrated the first bishop. The relics of the first Saxon bishop, St. Ithamar, and St. William of Perth, the murdered Scottish pilgrim, attracted many pilgrims. St. John Fisher, while bishop of Rochester, was arrested and martyred by Henry VIII in 1535. Upon arrival in London city, we will be treated to an orientation tour of Great Britain's capital. Dinner and overnight in the Bloomsbury HI Hotel London.

Day 10, Thursday October 9 London
A full day of guided sightseeing that includes watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, the Queen's London residence; Big Ben; Tower Bridge; St. Paul's Cathedral; Westminster Abbey (where in 1381 England was presented to Our Lady as her Dowry); the Tower of London (where St. Thomas More was imprisoned and martyred) and the Roman Catholic Westminster Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in London.

Day 11, Friday, October 10 London – Toronto
Also this trip must come to an end. After breakfast we leave for to London/Gatwick airport to catch the scheduled 11:45 am flight to Toronto with an expected 2:55 pm arrival.

Price including air from Toronto (other gateways upon request)

$ 3,335 per person based on double occupancy
Single supplement $ 800 (limited availability)
Airport taxes and fees are additional (as of January 29, 2008 $ 301.95)
Pay by cash or cheque and save $ 65

Price includes

The services of your Spiritual Leader Father Frank Wagner, CSC
Air Transat flights into Birmingham out of London/Gatwick
Porterage of one suitcase per person in and out of hotels
Nine nights first class hotel accommodation, including service charges and taxes
Daily breakfast and dinner in hotels
All transportation and sightseeing in a fine coach
Admission/donation to Coventry, Ely, Worcester, Salisbury, Winchester, Canterbury, Rochester, St. Paul's and Westminster Cathedrals and Glastonbury and Westminster Abbeys
Cathedral/abbey guide in Ely, Worcester, Glastonbury, Salisbury, Winchester, Canterbury and Rochester
Guide in Walsingham
Guides for panoramic tour of London and for the full day of sightseeing in London
Entrance fees to Shakespeare's birthplace, Old Sarum and Stonehenge

In addition you will receive pre tour seminars including a film night and a complete information package during our mid summer social night (place and time to be determined)

Not Included

Airport taxes and fees, currently $301.95 and always subject to change due to fuel and government tax increase
Travel insurance
Lunches
Tips to driver and guide

Travel Extension for extended stay in England or elsewhere in Europe
No problem; please request at time of booking your Journey in Faith.

Reservations and payments Please complete the Registration Form and submit with your $500 per person deposit and insurance premium to Brinkman Travel. Final payment is due by Friday August 1, 2008.

Price Guarantee Brinkman Travel reserves the right to adjust prices if there is a change in currency exchange rates, fuel surcharges or taxes. The quoted tour price is not subject to GST.

Cancellation Fees Cancellations are subject to the following maximum cancellation charges:

If you need to cancel, you must notify Brinkman Travel in writing. Brinkman Travel Inc will refund all money paid towards the tour less the applicable cancellation fee. These charges do not include cancellation charges for any extra arrangements.

Insurance Brinkman Travel highly recommends you purchase its deluxe RBC Voyageur package insurance protecting you against cancellation charges based on canceling or interrupting your tour for medical reasons only occurring to yourself or someone in the immediate family preventing you from traveling and when accompanied by the doctor's official written declaration, as well as providing you with unlimited medical insurance, air accident, baggage etc. Premium is pending upon age, duration and cost of tour. Insurance premium is due at the time of booking and is non refundable.

Shared and Single Accommodation Passengers must indicate at the time of booking whether they want to share a room of if they prefer a single room; there are a limited number of single rooms/cabins available. Your roommate, if known, should also be indicated. Triple rooms/cabins, while not recommended, can usually be arranged. Should it not be possible to find a compatible room mate, then the single person must be prepared to pay the single supplement no later than one month prior to departure.

Physical Disabilities Any physical disability requiring special attention or treatment must be reported when reservations are made. Brinkman Travel and/or their agents reserve the right to accept or retain anyone who may, in their sole judgment, require care and attention beyond that which can be provided.

Minimum Number of Participants This exclusive BT Pilgrimage Tour requires the minimum of 25 passengers to be guaranteed for the quoted price, withholding unforeseen circumstances.

Baggage Allowance Tour members are allowed one suitcase per person, not exceeding 20 kg/44 pounds in weight with dimensions not to exceed 158 cm (total length, width and height) Your suitcase will be portered at the hotels. Tour members are responsible for their one piece carry-on luggage at all times.

Itinerary Variations Unforeseen circumstances beyond our control may make changes necessary; we reserve the right to vary the itinerary and to substitute hotels, cruise.

Passport and visa A passport valid until at least January 10, 2009 is required for all tour participants.

Travel Documentation Tour documents (flight itinerary, passenger list, hotel list with phone numbers, packing list and general information) will be handed out/mailed during our mid summer social evening at a place and date to be determined.

Responsibility Brinkman Travel Inc of St. Catharines acts as an agent for the various owners or contractors providing transportation, hotels and other services for the tour members. Brinkman Travel Inc shall not be liable or held responsible directly or indirectly for any delay, injury including death, loss of enjoyment, personal and/or property caused to any person, company or association providing accommodation, transportation, or other services in connection with the tour. The right is also reserved to withdraw all or part of the cruise tour should conditions warrant and to make such alterations in the itinerary as may be found desirable for the convenience of the members and proper execution of the tour. The right is reserved to decline or retain persons as members of the tour, in which case equitable refund will be made at the discretion of the operators. In the event of a tour being cancelled, Brinkman Travel's sole responsibility shall be the refund of monies paid by the participant.



	Home About Us News Holland BT Tours Pilgrimages Cruises Solo Travel Business Travel Travel Links Contact Us	The Pilgrimage Continues ... In the Footsteps of the English Saints with Spiritual Leader Father Frank Wagner CSC All are welcome! September 30 – October 10, 2008 *Dear Pilgrims, Parishioners and Friends* I have been the spiritual guide for seven pilgrimages organized by Brinkman Travel. I am delighted to be able to accompany you on this pilgrimage to England, named in the Middle Ages "Mary's Dowry." This title was appropriately given to England because of its deep catholic reverence for the person of Mary and its rich history of many saints. English cathedrals, the Lady chapels and the aura of the sacred in the great catholic tradition still flourishes. Pilgrimages are wonderful experiences of "thin places", where the presence of the Divine seems to break through and touch us, very often in unexpected ways. It is my hope that as we begin our pilgrimage in Coventry Cathedral, a sacred place of the ministry of reconciliation, and as we put our pilgrimage under the prayerful guidance of Our Lady of Walsingham, this immersion into the "thin places" in England will be one more bond of peace. May it be a journey of personal reconciliation for the pilgrims, as well as one more fruitful act of prayer for reconciliation of the Christians who throughout the world have been nourished from the roots of the Faith in England. I hope to celebrate the Roman Catholic Mass each day and Evensong in the Anglican tradition to pray for Christian unity. Fr. Frank Wagner CSC, St. Ann Parish, Toronto Day 1, Tuesday September 30, 2008 Toronto – Birmingham Gather at the Toronto airport early evening and meet Spiritual Leader Fr. Frank Wagner CSC and other pilgrims for the journey to England. If time allows, we will have a prayer service in the airport terminal's chapel before take off. Air Transat's flight is scheduled to depart at 11:20 pm. Day 2, Wednesday October 1 Birmingham – Coventry – Peterborough Upon arrival, a coach and driver will be waiting to take us for a visit to Coventry Cathedral. The medieval cathedral was reduced to rubble by bombs in World War II and replaced by a new cathedral containing the special memorial The Cross of Nails to international reconciliation after the tragedy of war. Then we will be on our way to Peterborough where we enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight in the Ramada's Butterfly Hotel, our home for two nights. Day 3, Thursday October 2 Walsingham – Ely – Peterborough Today we visit the pilgrimage town of Walsingham, England's Nazareth, where we have a guided tour. Beginning in the 12^th century this was the great pilgrimage centre dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, demolished by Henry the VIIIin 1538, but restored as a pilgrims' centre in the 1920s. In the afternoon we will visit Ely Cathedral built in 1081 after the Norman Conquest on the site of a monastery started by St. Ethelreda in 673. Afterwards, return to Peterborough for dinner and overnight. Day 4, Friday October 3 Stratford-upon-Avon – Worcester Today we drive first to Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon. It has kept its character intact, in spite of the many tourists that visit each year. The buildings, mainly Elizabethan and Jacobean, with some Georgian additions are worth a close look. Take pictures of Anne Hathaway's cottage – a lovely thatched roof house, a pleasant walk away from the center of town. We will then move on and visit Worcester Cathedral, where on the site of the present cathedral, construction was begun on the original Saxon cathedral in 961 with St. Oswald as its first bishop. Dinner and overnight in Bank's House Hotel in Worcester. Day 5. Saturday October 4 Worcester – Salisbury The day begins with a visit to Glastonbury Abbey, legendary burial place of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. Also, legendary is the visit here by the boy Jesus and his great-uncle Joseph of Arimathea who later returned with the Holy Grail. The Lady Chapel, Our Lady St. Mary of Glastonbury, remains a witness to these legends of Celtic Christianity in England. In the afternoon we visit the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, which boasts the tallest church spire in Britain and has been immortalized by the paintings of John Constable. In its Chapter House is displayed one of the four surviving copies of the Magna Carta (1215). We will have dinner and overnight in the Red Lion Hotel in Salisbury. Day 6, Sunday October 5 Salisbury – Day at Leisure This morning we hope to go to the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Salisbury to attend Sunday Mass. The remainder of the day is free to rest and reflect. At 7:00 pm we will meet for dinner in the Red Lion Hotel. Day 7, Monday October 6 Old Sarum – Stonehenge – Winchester – Canterbury After a leisurely Sunday we depart Salisbury on time to one of the oldest British settlements Old Sarum – modern day Salisbury. We continue to drive through the astounding Salisbury plain to visit the ancient and mysterious monoliths at Stonehenge, once a holy place, always a holy place? Have some lunch and after a short drive we visit the beautiful Cathedral town of Winchester. It was the capital of England during the reign of King Alfred the Great. It is one of England's most unspoiled and graceful cities. The foundations of the present Winchester Cathedral were laid out in 1059. It once had the relics of its 17^th bishop. Tonight we lay our heads down in Canterbury after we have enjoyed dinner in the Abbots Barton Hotel.. Day 8, Tuesday October 7 Canterbury – Dover The ancient city of Canterbury is dominated by the splendid Canterbury Cathedral, the spiritual center of the worldwide Anglican community and the place where St. Thomas Becket was murdered because of the suggestion of Henry II. It was the destination of medieval pilgrims immortalized by Geoffrey Chaucer's epic poem The Canterbury Tales. The city retains many of its medieval features and has much charm. If time permits, we may travel an hour to the famous white cliffs of Dover that have inspired poets and songwriters over the years. Return to Canterbury for dinner and overnight. Day 9, Wednesday October 8 Rochester – London On the way to London we stop in Rochester to visit the second oldest cathedral in England. It was in this cathedral, which dates back to 604, where St. Augustine consecrated the first bishop. The relics of the first Saxon bishop, St. Ithamar, and St. William of Perth, the murdered Scottish pilgrim, attracted many pilgrims. St. John Fisher, while bishop of Rochester, was arrested and martyred by Henry VIII in 1535. Upon arrival in London city, we will be treated to an orientation tour of Great Britain's capital. Dinner and overnight in the Bloomsbury HI Hotel London. Day 10, Thursday October 9 London A full day of guided sightseeing that includes watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, the Queen's London residence; Big Ben; Tower Bridge; St. Paul's Cathedral; Westminster Abbey (where in 1381 England was presented to Our Lady as her Dowry); the Tower of London (where St. Thomas More was imprisoned and martyred) and the Roman Catholic Westminster Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in London. Day 11, Friday, October 10 London – Toronto Also this trip must come to an end. After breakfast we leave for to London/Gatwick airport to catch the scheduled 11:45 am flight to Toronto with an expected 2:55 pm arrival. Price including air from Toronto (other gateways upon request) $ 3,335 per person based on double occupancy Single supplement $ 800 (limited availability) Airport taxes and fees are additional (as of January 29, 2008 $ 301.95) Pay by cash or cheque and save $ 65 Price includes The services of your Spiritual Leader Father Frank Wagner, CSC Air Transat flights into Birmingham out of London/Gatwick Porterage of one suitcase per person in and out of hotels Nine nights first class hotel accommodation, including service charges and taxes Daily breakfast and dinner in hotels All transportation and sightseeing in a fine coach Admission/donation to Coventry, Ely, Worcester, Salisbury, Winchester, Canterbury, Rochester, St. Paul's and Westminster Cathedrals and Glastonbury and Westminster Abbeys Cathedral/abbey guide in Ely, Worcester, Glastonbury, Salisbury, Winchester, Canterbury and Rochester Guide in Walsingham Guides for panoramic tour of London and for the full day of sightseeing in London Entrance fees to Shakespeare's birthplace, Old Sarum and Stonehenge In addition you will receive pre tour seminars including a film night and a complete information package during our mid summer social night (place and time to be determined) Not Included Airport taxes and fees, currently $301.95 and always subject to change due to fuel and government tax increase Travel insurance Lunches Tips to driver and guide Travel Extension for extended stay in England or elsewhere in Europe No problem; please request at time of booking your Journey in Faith. Important to Know Reservations and payments Please complete the Registration Form and submit with your $500 per person deposit and insurance premium to Brinkman Travel. Final payment is due by Friday August 1, 2008. Price Guarantee Brinkman Travel reserves the right to adjust prices if there is a change in currency exchange rates, fuel surcharges or taxes. The quoted tour price is not subject to GST. Cancellation Fees Cancellations are subject to the following maximum cancellation charges: Up to July 15, 2008 $ 335 per person Later cancellation 100% If you need to cancel, you must notify Brinkman Travel in writing. Brinkman Travel Inc will refund all money paid towards the tour less the applicable cancellation fee. These charges do not include cancellation charges for any extra arrangements. Insurance Brinkman Travel highly recommends you purchase its deluxe RBC Voyageur package insurance protecting you against cancellation charges based on canceling or interrupting your tour for medical reasons only occurring to yourself or someone in the immediate family preventing you from traveling and when accompanied by the doctor's official written declaration, as well as providing you with unlimited medical insurance, air accident, baggage etc. Premium is pending upon age, duration and cost of tour. Insurance premium is due at the time of booking and is non refundable. Shared and Single Accommodation Passengers must indicate at the time of booking whether they want to share a room of if they prefer a single room; there are a limited number of single rooms/cabins available. Your roommate, if known, should also be indicated. Triple rooms/cabins, while not recommended, can usually be arranged. Should it not be possible to find a compatible room mate, then the single person must be prepared to pay the single supplement no later than one month prior to departure. Physical Disabilities Any physical disability requiring special attention or treatment must be reported when reservations are made. Brinkman Travel and/or their agents reserve the right to accept or retain anyone who may, in their sole judgment, require care and attention beyond that which can be provided. Minimum Number of Participants This exclusive BT Pilgrimage Tour requires the minimum of 25 passengers to be guaranteed for the quoted price, withholding unforeseen circumstances. Baggage Allowance Tour members are allowed one suitcase per person, not exceeding 20 kg/44 pounds in weight with dimensions not to exceed 158 cm (total length, width and height) Your suitcase will be portered at the hotels. Tour members are responsible for their one piece carry-on luggage at all times. Itinerary Variations Unforeseen circumstances beyond our control may make changes necessary; we reserve the right to vary the itinerary and to substitute hotels, cruise. Passport and visa A passport valid until at least January 10, 2009 is required for all tour participants. Travel Documentation Tour documents (flight itinerary, passenger list, hotel list with phone numbers, packing list and general information) will be handed out/mailed during our mid summer social evening at a place and date to be determined. Responsibility Brinkman Travel Inc of St. Catharines acts as an agent for the various owners or contractors providing transportation, hotels and other services for the tour members. Brinkman Travel Inc shall not be liable or held responsible directly or indirectly for any delay, injury including death, loss of enjoyment, personal and/or property caused to any person, company or association providing accommodation, transportation, or other services in connection with the tour. The right is also reserved to withdraw all or part of the cruise tour should conditions warrant and to make such alterations in the itinerary as may be found desirable for the convenience of the members and proper execution of the tour. The right is reserved to decline or retain persons as members of the tour, in which case equitable refund will be made at the discretion of the operators. In the event of a tour being cancelled, Brinkman Travel's sole responsibility shall be the refund of monies paid by the participant.
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