For over 35 years, Pat and I have traveled with Educational Opportunities Christian Tours. A few years ago, I was asked to head up EO Catholic Travel. This section features some of the travel programs that we are currently offering. On most of the travel programs below, Pat and I will be serving as Cruise Directors and/or Hospitality Staff. We would love to have you travel with us. Click a brochure below for more information on each trip. If you register online, please list "Deacon Ray Defendorf" as your Tour Host. My Tour Host ID# is 03625.
FEATURED 2019 PILGRIMAGE
A Pilgrimage to Poland & Prague
May 13 - 21, 2019
STARTING FROM $3198
FEATURED 2020 CRUISE
The Enchanting Rhine River Cruise with Sr. Joan Chittister
October 18 - 26, 2020
STARTING FROM $3698
12th Annual EO Catholic 2020 Celebration Cruise
On the Celebrity Equinox
7-Day Caribbean Cruise featuring the ports of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, San Juan - Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas and Nassau - Bahamas.
Interfaith presentations by Dr. Gregory P. Seltz along with Musical Guest Kevin Bogan. Daily Mass on the ship. Mission opportunities available
January 18 - 25, 2020
STARTING FROM $899
Since 1634, the most famous Passion Play in the world has taken place in Oberammergau. The tradition of putting on the play about the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every ten years, will be continued for the 42nd time in 2020. It is regarded as the most important Passion Play in the world. EO Catholic will offer these and several other Pilgrimages that will included a performance of the Passion Play. Tickets are limited so early reservations are suggested.
Oberammergau Passion Play Pilgrimages 2020
Gentle Spirit, rest in my smile, be in my touch as gentle as You. Gentle Spirit. Powerful God Let your love shine through me. Let your love shine through me.
Joining the All Saints Academy preschoolers in a Thanksgiving song.
Worship With Us
St. Mary's
155 State St. Corning, NY
Saturdays at 4:00pm
Sundays at 7am & 11:30am
St. Vincent de Paul
222 Dodge Ave. Corning, NY
Saturdays at 5:30pm
Sundays at 9am
immaculate heart of mary
115 E High St. Painted Post, NY
Tuesday & Thursday at 6:45am
Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 12:10pm
MUSIC AND LYRICS
During fourteen years as founder and director of Celebrate Life, a music ministry for teens, Deacon Ray first composed, performed and recorded many of his original prayer-songs.
Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
Matthew 6:33
Champions for the poor:
Help Me Build a home in Bon patay
BUILT
more than 107,000 housing units to shelter the poor
EDUCATED
children in developing countries by building 368 schools
PLANTED
more than 2 million fruit trees to provide nutrition to the poor
SHIPPED
more than 75,000 containers of life-saving aid supplies
PROTECTED
the poor from deadly disease with more than 2,286 drinking water systems
