Come Walk With Mary
—A One-Day Pilgrimage of Faith
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Hosted by St. Raphael & Our Lady of Mercy Parishes
Dear Parish Family,
Have you been longing for a spiritual reset? Join us for a beautiful one-day pilgrimage that will bring you closer to Jesus through the hearts of Mary and Joseph.
Together with St. Raphael Catholic Church and Our Lady of Mercy’s SoulCore Ministry, we invite you to The Walk to Mary—a profoundly moving journey to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, the only Church-approved Marian apparition site in the United States, and a designated Jubilee site during this Holy Year.
🚌 Round-Trip Bus Pilgrimage Details:
Departure: 6:30 AM from St. Raphael Catholic Church (1215 Modaff Rd, Naperville)
Return: Approximately 8:00 PM
Cost: $45 per person (includes bus ride, boxed lunch, and Walk to Mary registration)
🙏 Why You’ll Want to Come:
Walk the final 1.7 miles of the historic Walk to Mary route
Celebrate Mass at the sacred site where Our Lady appeared to Adele Brise in 1859
Spend a day in prayer, community, and spiritual renewal
Visit a Jubilee site during this extraordinary Holy Year of Grace
Enjoy fellowship, prayer, and reflection with fellow pilgrims
📅 Sample Schedule:
6:30 AM: Depart St. Raphael (light snacks & drinks provided on the bus)
8:30 AM: Brief restroom break
11:00 AM: Arrive at the Shrine
12:30 PM: Celebrate Mass at the Shrine
1:30 PM: Begin 1.7-mile Walk to Mary
3:00 PM: Depart for Naperville (with a dinner stop near Milwaukee)
8:00 PM: Return to St. Raphael
🎟️ Reserve Your Spot:
Seats are limited! Register now at bit.ly/WTMOLMSR2025 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Let this be your yes to Mary’s invitation—an unforgettable day of grace, peace, and renewal.
Will you take the walk?
