NEWS HEADLINE:

Mayslake Ministries to partner with Triton College on White House Interfaith Project.  

The goal of this project is to gain a greater understanding of the needs and challenges that our veterans experience when they return home from war.

     Mayslake Ministries is committed to working with the academic community of Triton College to provide faith based programs and retreats for our military men and women.  

Triton College president, Dr. Patricia Granados said, “ it is important to help veterans return to their families and communities with the support they need to transition back to civilian life.” 

On Holiday with God

man on a rock

On Holiday with God is an innovative travel program specifically designed to integrate one’s love for travel with one’s love of God. Under the direction of a seasoned tour guide, this program offers escorted trips, both day and extended, to exciting destinations, while setting aside sacred time for daily prayer and reflection.

Daytrips:
Notre Dame & Tippecanoe Restaurant
Shrine of Christ's Passion, St. John, Indiana

Chicago Botanic Garden

EXTENDED DAY TRIPS:

MAY 22-24, 2012 - Our Lady of the Snows Shrine - 3 days

JULY 25-27, 2012 - Lake Michigan Summer Harvest 3 days

OCTOBER 8-12, 2012 - New Mexico Balloon Fiesta - 5 days

Daytrips

April 25, 2012

notre dame university and tippecanoe restaurant

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Join us for a wonderful day as we travel to South Bend, IN where we will visit the beautiful campus of Notre Dame University. There we will take a guided two mile walking tour of the campus. Stops include the Basilica and Crypt, the Grotto, The Main Building with the Golden Dome, the Log Chapel and Touchdown Jesus. Following our tour we will dine at the Tippecanoe Restaurant, the former Studebaker Mansion. This is a walking tour around campus. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Facilitator: Suzette Horyza has traveled down many paths including tour guide, artist, writer, program presenter, and event planner. All of these unique experiences have culminated in presenting retreats and tours for men and women of all ages. She is the coordinator for the “On Holiday With God” trips offered by Mayslake Ministries.

When: Wednesday, April 25, 2012; Depart 7am - Return 3pm

Where: Depart from Mayslake Ministries' parking lot

Cost: $65 per person.

Early bird special, save $5 if you register before April 6, your cost $60.

Price includes retreat materials, guided tour, lunch, shrine admission, gratuities and deluxe motorcoach transportation.

$60 Early bird: register before April 6
$65 regular rate

may 19 , 2012

Shrine of christ's passion, st. john, indiana

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Experience the Passion of Christ like never before. The Shrine of Christ’s Passion is an interactive winding pathway that begins with the Last Supper and Garden of Gethsemane and progresses through the Passion of Christ as depicted in the Stations of the Cross. 40 life size bronze statues, add to the experience. After exiting the tomb, participants are led down a path where they will find Jesus meeting Mary Magdalene and experience His glorious Ascension to heaven. Choose a guided tour or walk the grounds at your own pace. Also on the grounds are a Marian Wayside Shrine, the Sanctity of Life Shrine and the Our Lady of the New Millennium statue. The walk is approximately ½ mile. Golf carts with guides are available to those who have difficulty walking. If you will need assistance let us know at the time of registration. We will also visit St. John the Evangelist Church and go to Tiebel’s Restaurant for lunch.

Facilitator: Suzette Horyza has traveled down many paths including tour guide, artist, writer, program presenter, and event planner. All of these unique experiences have culminated in presenting retreats and tours for men and women of all ages. She is the coordinator for the “On Holiday With God” trips offered by Mayslake Ministries.

When: Saturday, May 19 , 2012; Depart 8:30 am - Return 3pm

Where: Depart from Mayslake Ministries' parking lot

Cost: $60 per person.

Early bird special, save $5 if you register before April 27, your cost $55.

Price includes retreat materials, guided tour, lunch, shrine admission, gratuities and deluxe motorcoach transportation.

$55 Early bird: register before April 27
$60 regular rate

june 13, 2012

chicago botanic garden

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God’s abundant creation is on display at the Chicago Botanic Garden, a true oasis nestle in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Join us for a day-long visit with plenty of time to explore and spend time with God. We will take a narrated tram tour for an overview of all areas of the garden and have plenty of time on our own to explore the Japanese Gardens, English walled garden, Fruit & Vegetable Garden and Lakeside Gardens, to name just a few. Lunch can be purchased on your own at the Garden Café. If you choose to bring your own, you are welcome to enjoy it at the picnic area just outside the park entrance.

Facilitator: Suzette Horyza has traveled down many paths including tour guide, artist, writer, program presenter, and event planner. All of these unique experiences have culminated in presenting retreats and tours for men and women of all ages. She is the coordinator for the “On Holiday With God” trips offered by Mayslake Ministries.

When: Saturday, June 13 , 2012; Depart 9:30am - Return 4pm

Where: Depart from Mayslake Ministries' parking lot

Cost: $55 per person.

Early bird special, save $5 if you register before May 25, your cost $50.

Price includes park entrance fee, Tram ride, gratuities and deluxe motorcoach transportation.

$50 Early bird: register before May 25
$55 regular rate

Extended Daytrips


MAY 22-24, 2012 - 3 days

OUR LADY OF THE SNOW SHRINE - St. louis, mo

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The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is a 200 acre complex of unique architecture, imaginative landscaping and known as one of the largest outdoor shrines in North America. Begin with an orientation to the grounds including a video presentation about the Shrine - a ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Take a guided tour of the scenic grounds especially lovely in May, the month of Mary. The tour highlights: morning mass at the Church of Our Lady of the Snows, Lourdes Grotto (a replica of Lourdes Grotto in France), the chapel, the Way of the Cross, the Angelus bells, the beautiful gardens blooming with spring flora and serene reflecting pools and the Shrine Gift Shop. Other highlights include the Missouri Botanical Gardens, the Cathedral Basilica and its stunning mosaic work, and other St. Louis attractions.

Facilitator: Suzette Horyza has traveled down many paths including tour guide, artist, writer, program presenter, and event planner. All of these unique experiences have culminated in presenting retreats and tours for men and women of all ages. She is the coordinator for the “On Holiday With God” trips offered by Mayslake Ministries.

Included:

  • Deluxe motorcoach
    transportation
  • 2 nights’ deluxe hotel
    accommodations
  • 6 meals: 2 full breakfasts,2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • All taxes, gratuities (including driver & tour director) & luggage handling
  • All attractions, sightseeing
    tours & admission charges
  • Services of an experienced American Classic tour director
  • Travel Guard Trip Insurance:
    Trip cancellation& interruption, emergency medical & transportation& luggage insurance

When: May 22-24 , 2012

Where: Departure time from Mayslake Ministries' parking lot TBA

Cost:Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Our Lady of the Snows is $559.00 double occupancy per person;
$629.00 single. There is a $200.00 deposit per person with reservation. Final payment due on April 18, 2012.

Make checks payable to:
American Classic Tours, Inc.

Refund policy: Cancels prior to or on 4/18/12 receive a full refund less a $25 cancel fee. Cancels after 4/18/12, refunds will be processed through Travel Guard Trip Insurance included in the tour package.


Facilitator: Suzette Horyza has traveled down many paths including tour guide, artist, writer, program presenter, and event planner. All of these unique experiences have culminated in presenting retreats and tours for men and women of all ages. She is the coordinator for the “On Holiday With God” trips offered by Mayslake Ministries.

 

You can register online however, payments must be completed either over the phone or by mail since payments are made to American Classic Tours, Inc.

july 25-27, 2012 - 3 days

lake michigan summer harvest

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Day One | Theme: Majesty
Explore God’s majesty today as we journey to the port city of Manitowoc, WI. Board the SS Badger Car Ferry for a 4 hour cruise across majestic Lake Michigan to Ludington, MI. Upon docking in Ludington, MI we’ll check in to the Holiday Inn Express for the evening. (Lunch/Dinner incl)

Day Two| Theme: Serendipity
Experience God’s delights this day as we make many joyful stops. The first stop is to the Mac Woods Dune Rides over long dunes along the vast Lake Michigan shoreline. Next witness God’s beauty and creativity as we travel through the Frederik Meijer Sculpture Gardens on a narrated tram tour. Lodging and dinner for the night will be at the Holiday Inn in Grand Haven. Dinner will be followed by a visit to the beach to watch the sunset and then off to visit the beautiful musical fountain in Grand Haven for a 20 minute water, light and music show which will conclude our serendipitous day. (Breakfast/Dinner incl)

Day Three | Theme: Abundance
Return to a simple time and share in God’s abundance as we venture to some natural delights. You’ll be able to pick your fill at DeGrandchamps Blueberry Farm in South Haven. The blueberries are easy to pick as they grow on bushes-no bending or reaching necessary. The next stop is the Tree-Mendous Fruit Farm in Eau Claire, MI for a picnic buffet lunch in a serene valley. We’ll be treated to a Folkswagon narrated tour of this 600 acre working farm. Fresh produce will be available for purchase.

When: Saturday, July 25-27, 2012

Where: Departure time from Mayslake Ministries' parking lot TBA

Cost: Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Lake Michigan Summer Harvest is $749.00 double occupancy per person; $869.00 single. There is a $250.00 deposit per person with reservation. Final payment due on May 24, 2012.

Make checks payable to:
American Classic Tours, Inc.


Facilitator: Suzette Horyza has traveled down many paths including tour guide, artist, writer, program presenter, and event planner. All of these unique experiences have culminated in presenting retreats and tours for men and women of all ages. She is the coordinator for the “On Holiday With God” trips offered by Mayslake Ministries.

 

You can register online however, payments must be completed either over the phone or by mail since payments are made to American Classic Tours, Inc.

OCTOBER 8-12, 2012 - 5 days

New Mexico Balloon Fiesta

Up, up and away! Witness a spectacular display of hot air balloons ascending into the clear blue autumn skies of New Mexico during the annual Balloon Fiesta. Then in the evening watch the glodeo balloons light up the sky followed by a fireworks show. This five day getaway features the historic cities of Albuquerque and Santa Fe and the beautiful southwestern scenery of mountains and valleys which surround them. Other highlights: 4 night stay at El Nativo Lodge, Bandelier National Monument, Loretta Chapel, Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, Acoma Pueblo and more. Join us for an experience of a lifetime - the Balloon Fiesta!

When: October 8-12, 2012

Where: Departure time from Mayslake Ministries' parking lot TBA

Cost: TBA

Make checks payable to:
American Classic Tours, Inc.


Facilitator: Suzette Horyza has traveled down many paths including tour guide, artist, writer, program presenter, and event planner. All of these unique experiences have culminated in presenting retreats and tours for men and women of all ages. She is the coordinator for the “On Holiday With God” trips offered by Mayslake Ministries.

 

You can register online however, payments must be completed either over the phone or by mail since payments are made to American Classic Tours, Inc.