CORPUS CHRISTI CATHEDRAL CHOIRS Dublin, Ireland June 13 – June 23, 2012 Provided by Music Celebrations International

Music Celebrations is pleased to invite the CORPUS CHRISTI CATHEDRAL CHOIRS to participate in a Pilgrimage musical performance tour to Ireland including participation in the 50th International Eucharistic Congress. The Holy Father’s invitation to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress provides a rare and faith-inspiring opportunity for pilgrimage formation. It is a joy to present you with this unique and faith-filled pilgrimage on behalf of Music Celebrations International! The rich history and landscape of Ireland invites the Catholic Church to deepen Catholic identity, foster lifelong faith formation, and nurture stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. We look forward to collaborating with you to bring this special moment of grace to life for your pilgrims.

 MCI is a full-service concert and festival organizing company  John Wiscombe founded MCI in He has now been in the travel business for over 45 years.  Our staff is comprised of experienced musicians and travel agents of faith who have an excellent, almost instinctual understanding of the special needs and considerations of choirs that wish to sing in sacred events and at sacred sites  MCI staff has a combined 200+ years experience in designing and operating concert tours About Music Celebrations MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

 Airline Transportation (base fare)  Estimated taxes and fuel surcharges of $450 per person (any airline related taxes and fuel surcharges over the estimated $450 per person are the group’s responsibility)  Transportation within Europe by modern deluxe motorcoach  Entrance fee for the Eucharistic Congress closing ceremony  Concert Arrangements  Accommodations in excellent 3 and 4 star hotels based on double occupancy, all rooms with private facilities  Meals include daily breakfast and two dinners  Guided Excursions guided by professional guides  Entrance fees to major attractions  Full-time, multi-lingual Tour Manager with the group the entire tour  Pre-departure travel notes  Printed tour itineraries  Tips to hotel and restaurant personnel  Flight bags, luggage tags, souvenir photo video and t-shirt  Insurance Concert Tour Inclusions MCI Concert Tours with Integrity

Insurance Coverage MCI Concert Tours with Integrity  $2,000,000 MCI Tour Liability Coverage  Individual Insurance Coverage Including:  $10,000 Travel Accident  $1,000 Medical Expense (accident of illness)  $300 Baggage Coverage  $600 Trip Cancelation/Interruption delay

MCI Concert Tours with Integrity  Round-trip charter bus to Houston Airport  Tips to Tour Manager(s), city guides and motorcoach driver(s)  Airline related taxes and fees over the estimated $450 per person  Concert programs  Instrument or equipment rental and cartage if needed  Drinks at dinners  Airline luggage fees, if applicable Concert Tour Exclusions

MCI Concert Tours with Integrity  Because successful performances are of the greatest importance to us, your group will perform in venues of the highest musical and spiritual quality  To ensure your success in and enjoyment of this celebration, we work with co-sponsoring cities in providing venue coordination and special acknowledgement of your group  We have experienced concert managers (living in Europe) who work with the local municipalities and musical arts associations in the promotion of the concerts Making Your Concerts a Success

MCI Concert Tours with Integrity  First and foremost, the magnificent concerts we can provide (as shown on the previous slide)  An experienced, proven, full-time, multi- lingual Tour Manager who is with the group 24/7 (for those who have travelled before you know what a difference a quality Tour Manager can make to the outcome of your tour). Our Tour Managers are the best  Guided excursions, guided by licensed, professional guides. Guides are selected based upon experience, referral, knowledge and ability to deal with people  The many entrances to sites that are included. At MCI we feel it is necessary to include these entrances to ensure the cultural and historical aspects of the Tour What Sets MCI Apart

Tour Itinerary

June 13 – Flight to Dublin Overnight in the Air

June 14 – Dublin Sightseeing Highlights: Entrances to Trinity College & Christchurch Cathedral Overnight in Dublin

June 15 – Kilkenny Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Kilkenny Castle Overnight in Dublin

June 15 – Optional Waterford Sightseeing Highlights: Walking tour of Waterford Overnight in Dublin

June 16 – County Wicklow Sightseeing Highlights: Visit to Glendalough, Rehearsal for Papal Mass Overnight in Dublin

June 17 – Day at the Eucharistic Congress Highlights: Eucharistic Congress, Papal Mass Overnight in Dublin

June 18 – Clonmacnoise Sightseeing Highlights: Clonmacnoise Monastic site Overnight in Galway

June 19 – Connemara & Knock Sightseeing Highlights: Visit Kylemore Abbey & Knock Shrine, Recital, Mass Overnight in Galway

Kylemore Abbey (possible venue) Kylemore Abbey is located in the Kylemore Pass in Connemara. One of Kylemore Abbey's most famous features is its miniature cathedral, built in 1870 and known locally as the Gothic church. Today, the abbey is home to the Irish order of Benedictine nuns. They bought the house in 1920, having fled their convent in war-torn Belgium in 1914.

Knock Shrine (possible venue) The story of Knock began on the August 21,1879 when Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. Fifteen people, young and old witnessed the apparition. From this miraculous occurrence Knock has grown to the status of an internationally recognized Marian Shrine. The personal pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II in 1979, commemorating the centenary of the apparition, inspired an even greater devotion to the Shrine and endorsed the indelible seal of Vatican approval. Mother Teresa of Calcutta visited the Shrine in June of One and a half million pilgrims visit the Shrine annually

June 20 – Burren Sightseeing Highlights: Visit the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren Region Overnight in Limerick

June 21 – Adare & Ring of Kerry Sightseeing Highlights: See Adare Village and the Ring of Kerry Overnight in Limerick

June 22 – Cork Sightseeing Highlights: Entrance to Blarney Castle Overnight in Limerick

June 23 – Depart for home

Music Celebrations International looks forward to providing the Corpus Christi Cathedral Singers with a truly memorable, musical, cultural, and spiritual experience of a lifetime!