July 22 to August 1, Diocese of Camden Diocese of Metuchen Diocese of Trenton

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1 July 22 to August 1, 2016 Diocese of Camden Diocese of Metuchen Diocese of Trenton

2 Intro to WYD Intro to Poland & Krakow Regions of Krakow Hotel in Krakow Registration

3 Chris Dube Reside in Lewiston Married to wife Julie 6 children In travel business for 23 years Attended 5 WYD s I m Catholic! Member of Prince of Peace Parish

4 About Dube Travel Based in Auburn Maine 52 Years in Business Founded by Paul Dube Offices in Auburn, Augusta and South Portland Part of Travel Leaders WYD Experience More than a job to us

5 Thank you! Diocese of Camden Diocese of Metuchen Diocese of Trenton

6 About Mazurkas Travel Mazurkas Travel is one the leading Destination Management Companies in Poland and has been in business for over 23 years. Mazurkas is based in Warsaw and is opening an office in Krakow with full-time support staff. We offer comprehensive services: Air Hotel Ground Transportation Guides Event Planning Tours (Krakow, Poland, and Europe)

7 When was the first WYD? Where was the first WYD?

8 1985 ROME, Italy

9 World Youth Day timeline 1985 Rome, Italy 1987 Buenos Aires, Argentina 1989 Santiago de Compostela, Spain 1991 Czestochowa, Poland 1993 Denver, USA 1995 Manila, Philippines 2002 Toronto, Canada 2005 Cologne, Germany 2008 Sydney, Australia 2011 Madrid, Spain 2013 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1997 Paris, France 2000 Rome, Italy Krakow, Poland

10 Goals of WYD A moving and sanctifying pilgrimage in faith An experience of the power of the Holy Spirit to strengthen the faith of our young people Rediscover the centrality of the Word and Sacrament Enable pilgrims to be witnesses to Christ To provide An encounter with Jesus Christ, His Spirit and His Church. JP2

11 Joe the bus driver

12 Who can attend World Youth Day? The Diocese of Metuchen will take pilgrims 18 years of age at time of departure

13 What is the Theme for this WYD? 13

14 Why WYD Krakow? Amazing country of Poland Great pilgrimage sites Powerhouse of Saints St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Faustina Blessed John Paul II Focus on Divine Mercy Celebration of WYD (30 th Anniversary)

15 Where are You Going? Krakow

16 About Poland Poland is about the size of New Mexico. Population of about 38 million. Of those, about 94% of the country s population is Roman Catholic! Poland has a very turbulent history. Continuously occupied WWII Communist Polish is the primary language but English is widely spoken in cities. Currency is the Zloty

17 3 FAVORITE WORDS IN TRAVEL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

18 Your Itinerary July 21 Thur July 22 Fri July 23 - Sat July 24 Sun July 25- Mon July 26 - Tues July 27 - Wed July 28 Thur July 29 Fri July 30 Sat July 31 Sun August 1 Mon DEPART USA Arrive Poland, Warsaw Czestochowa Auschwitz & Wadowice, to Krakow Divine Mercy Opening Mass WYD Events WYD Events Welcome of the Holy Father WYD Events Stations of the Cross Mass with US and Vigil Closing Mass with Holy Father Return to USA 18

19 WYD Flight Information -Flights will be finalized in September Flights will be an overnight flight about 8 or 9 hours - Most likely flying into Warsaw

20 Warsaw Tragic History Brief City Tour Royal Way Old Town Visit to Fr. Popieluszko Close to Niepokalanow 4-5 hour drive to Krakow

21 Czestochowa 2 ½ - 3 hour drive from Krakow Visit to Jasna Gora Monestary Most famous Polish Shrine to the Blessed Mother Visit the Black Madonna Great option for pre or post retreat!

22 krakow 22

23 About Krakow Incredible city Population of about 800,000 (small city) Very clean, people very friendly No subway! Trams, bus or taxi Has old world feel. Main sites: Old Town (Stare Miasto) & Market Square Blonia Park Lagiewniki (Divine Mercy Sanctuary)

24 Nowa Huta Blonia Park Old City Stare Miasto Divine Mercy Sanctuary

25 Stare Miasto

26 Krakow Stare Miasto

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28 Krakow Nowa Huta

29 Auschwitz-Birkenau About 1 ½ hour drive Very powerful perhaps discuss with leaders Cell of Maximilian Kolbe 2 separate camps (Birkenau-5 minutes away) Entire tour can last up to 6 hours Possible to combine with Wadowice

30 Divine Mercy Sanctuary From the arms of Christ the Redeemer to his pierced side of his Divine Mercy The Main Attraction for Krakow! Located about 15 minutes by vehicle from city center. Tram goes nearby. Sr. Faustina focus Visit her convent and new Basilica Next to the new John Paul II Center

31 Perla Hotel Very nice 3 Star hotel! Located on outskirts of town 40 minute walk to Divine Mercy Possibly close to closing Mass Quiet Setting

32 Perla Hotel

33 Blonia Park Old City Stare Miasto Divine Mercy Sanctuary Perla Hotel

34 The World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Krakow will include the following: Roundtrip airfare from US Airport/hotel transfers 1 Nights pre-wyd in Warsaw Visit to Czestochowa 8 nights hotel accommodations in Krakow Breakfast daily Day trip to Auschwitz Farewell Dinner Luggage Tags WYD Registration Services of Dube Travel escort for duration of trip PRICE TARGET IS APPROXIMATELY $3,625 PP

35 Documentation Requirements PASSPORT US Citizens must have A valid Passport with expiration date at least 6 months from the date of your return Takes 4 6 weeks $135 Go to passport office (often Post office) VISA No visas are required for US Citizens

36 * Fine print Currency exchange Fuel Surcharges Airline fees & Govt. Taxes WYD Registration cost We wont and you

37 Payment Schedule $250 Deposit upon registration $300 December 1, 2014 $400 April 1, 2015 $400 August 1, 2015 $500 December 1, 2015 Balance March 1, 2016

38 Register online at: HOW TO REGISTER

39 Questions? Call me TRY-DUBE me at Website

40 Thank You!!