SJA Bus Trip: Vatican Splendors

9/9/2015

Vatican Splendors Bus Trip

On Tuesday, October 20th, the parish will sponsor a bus trip to the Franklin Institute to view a special exhibit called "Vatican Splendors". Experience 2,000 years of Vatican art & history this fall at The Franklin Institute. See more than 200 works of art and historically significant objects that together form a great mosaic of the history of the Church and its impact on art, history, and culture. You can read more about this exhibit on the Franklin Institute's website here

The cost is $102 per person and includes: Transportation, Admission to the Vatican Sponsors exhibit, Dinner at Shady Maple Smorgasboard, taxes and meal gratuities. There is a $3.00 service fee for all online payments to cover credit card fees.

Itinerary

8:00 AM Depart St. Joan of Arc Church

10:15 AM Reading Terminal Market for shopping and Lunch on own. Mouth-watering aromas. Locally grown and exotic produce. Amish specialties. fresh meats, seafood, and poultry. Handmade confections and baked goods straight from the oven. Everything you need to create a memorable meal, from cookbooks, to table linens, to kitchen ware, to fresh cut flowers, and more. Plus the widest variety of restaurants under one roof. Find it all here at Philadelphia’s historic public market, Reading Terminal Market. Bring a cooler if you like.

12:15 PM Depart for the Franklin Institute…...Vatican Splendors

1:00 PM Experience 2,000 years of Vatican history this fall at The Franklin Institute. See more than 200 works of art and historically significant objects that together form a great mosaic of the history of the Church and its impact on art, history, and culture. From the sights and sounds of the grand Basilica to a touchable cast of Saint John Paul II’s hand, embark on a journey through the ages of artistic expression and religious iconography. Vatican Splendors includes many artifacts which have never left Vatican City. The collection is composed of renaissance art along with work from the baroque period. The 11 galleries walk you through the history of Christianity focusing on the Catholic Church and the amazing religious art that came out of Rome. An impressive focus in the exhibition is on the Basilica of which Michelangelo and Bernini were key contributors.

4:00 PM Depart for Shady Maple Smorgasboard. Seafood Night - Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Scallops, Salmon, Cajun Catfish & more.

8:30 PM Approximate arrival at St. Joan of Arc Church

Registration Information

Register at SJA - Print and complete the form below. Drop it with your payment in the collection basket at Mass or in the parish office.

Register Online - Complete your registration and payment online here
Register by Mail - Print and complete the form below. Mail it with your payment to:
St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 W. Areba Ave, Hershey, PA 17033

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