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Join us for a spirit-filled walk through Rock Creek Park in honor of our patron, Saint John Paul II, to celebrate his election and installation as Pope in October 1978, as well as his annual feast day on October 22.This year’s shorter 7.5-mile pilgrimage will start at 8:30 a.m. at Christ the King Parish in Silver Spring, MD. The pilgrimage will end with Mass at 1:30 p.m. at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, DC. followed by a light lunch. Everyone is also invited to pray at the Hour of Mercy at 3:00 p.m. before concluding their day of prayer and pilgrimage.
For a truly communal pilgrimage experience, the walk will include the recitation of the rosary, songs of praise, and group prayer lead in both English and Spanish. Come join with your family, friends, school, council, or religious community!
There will also be two shorter options: a 4.5-mile walk from Picnic Grove 6 in Rock Creek Park (10:00 a.m.) and a 1.2-mile walk from St. Gabriel Parish in Washington, D.C. (12:00 p.m.) Details on how to participate in each option will be provided after registration. Please note that a minimal registration fee of $10-Individuals or $20-Familes will be requested at registration to help defray the cost of the event. Schools, councils, or other groups of up to 50 can register together for a flat $100 registration fee. A fantastic way for young adults and families to spend the day!
Schedule:
8:00 am - Check-in at Christ the King Catholic Church begins (bathrooms available)
8:30 am - 7.5-mile pilgrimage begins
10:00 am - Meet at Picnic Grove 6 (4.5-mile walk begins, bathrooms available)
12:00 pm - Meet at Saint Gabriel's Catholic Church (1.2-mile walk begins, bathrooms available)
1:30 pm - Mass at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine
2:15 pm - Lunch
3:00 - Prayer at the Hour of Mercy and Confessions
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2301 Colston Drive,Silver Spring,20910,US, United States
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