NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Leah Jackson (jacksonl@nsula.edu
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News Bureau
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-6466
11/10/2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATCHITOCHES -The Rev. Dan Cook and Holy Cross Catholic Church of Natchitoches announce that plans for the second annual Family and Friends Cruise are underway. A limited number of vacancies are available for the five-night Western Caribbean cruise to Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, Mexico, the week of Aug. 8, 2005.
This year's cruise will be held onboard Carnival Cruise Lines Sensation and will sail out of New Orleans for two day sin Mexico and five nights onboard the Sensation. Package prices begin at $529 and include all port fees, taxes, meals, onboard entertainment and inside cabin accommodations, as well as a meet and greet party on board.
All NSU alumni, current and former faculty, staff and students,
as well as friends of Holy Cross, are invited to participate,
regardless of religious affiliation. Father Cook, pastor of Holy
Cross, will celebrate mass daily onboard the ship for anyone interested.
"We are excited about our second annual cruise," Cook
said. "We invite everyone to join us for this wonderful time
of fellowship and renewing old acquaintances. We were fortunate
to be able to arrange such a great price for a summertime cruise."
Round trip sailing out of New Orleans is scheduled for Aug. 8, 2005. The ship will dock at Playa del Carmen on Aug. 10. Participants can enjoy excursions, shopping and other entertainment in Cozumel on Thursday, Aug. 11.
Holy Cross has arranged for a payment plan with a $25 per person
deposit due by Jan. 1.
Anyone interested in the trip can visit www.cruise-pros.com/groups/holycross
for more information, or call 888-987-7245 ext. 12.