We are calling for volunteers to help host the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, as it stops in Washington DC. Our theme is Walk with Jesus: To Jesus Through Mary. The pilgrimage consists of a Mass on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, followed by a Eucharistic Procession through the surrounding Brookland neighborhood. At the same time, a stationary pilgrimage for those with limited mobility will also happen at the St. John Paul II National Shrine. Additional details of the schedule are below.
We need Altar Servers, Catholic Scouting Troops, and Ministers of Hospitality.
Altar Servers (boys and girls) are needed for the Procession. Altar servers must bring their own server vesture, either an alb and cincture or cassock and surplice. The Basilica cannot provide these items for servers on that day. Altar servers will walk in the procession and some will carry candles, incense, and the crucifix.
Catholic Scouting Troops (boys and girls) are needed for the walking Procession. Scouts will wear their uniforms as they help lead the procession, walking behind the altar servers. They will lead the participants and may assist in other ways as needed.
Ministers of Hospitality are needed to assist at Mass (Basilica) and with the two Processions (the walking procession and the stationary pilgrimage at the Pope John Paul II Shrine). Ministers of Hospitality will greet people, distribute handouts, help guide the pilgrims, and support with other duties as needed.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Schedule for June 8, 2024
8:00 AM: Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
9:00 AM: Eucharistic Procession through the Brookland neighborhood of DC, stopping at The Catholic University of America (CUA), various religious communities, The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) building, and ending at the St. John Paul II National Shrine.
9:00 AM: Stationary pilgrimage for those with limited mobility at the St. John Paul II National Shrine.
12:00 Noon: Benediction at the St. John Paul II National Shrine.
12:30 PM: Catechesis on the Eucharist led by Archdiocese of Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar and a young person from the Archdiocese of Washington.
There will be time at the St. John Paul II National Shrine for rest. A box lunch is available for those who register in advance.
The theme for the Procession is Walk with Jesus: To Jesus Through Mary. Each stop on the walking Procession will have a short period of prayer in both English and Spanish.
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