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Saturday, November 8, 2025 | St. John Church, Fryburg
Join us for a walking pilgrimage and family gathering celebrating faith, service, and patriotism.This event honors Saint Martin of Tours, Veterans Day, Pope Saint Leo the Great, and the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Events
6:30am Holy Hour
7:15am Morning Prayer
7:30am Rosary
8:00am Mass
8:40am Prelude by bagpiper
9:00am Pilgrimage send-off from St. John
10:30am Food ready
11:00am Birds of Prey Demo (Ohio School of Falconry)
12:00pm Bonfires, family activities, fellowship
Pilgrimage Walk
Take part in a penitential walk through the beautiful Ohio countryside, featuring a rest and devotion stop along the way. Choose between a 3.7-mile route or a 0.5-mile route.
A bagpiper will perform before the procession and welcome pilgrims back to the churchyard.
After the Pilgrimage
Return to the St. John Church campus for food, bonfires, and family-friendly activities, including a Birds of Prey demonstration by the Ohio School of Falconry.
Optional Morning Events with Father Hoying begin with Holy Hour, Morning Prayer, the Rosary, and Mass.
The event is free thanks to our dedicated volunteers, and everyone is welcome!You are invited to honor veterans by submitting their names for the event banner.
Love to cook or bake? Volunteers are needed — contact Janet Munday at (252) 665-3938.
Join us for any part of the day. If you’re planning to attend last minute and weren’t able to register, we will still be glad to have you! Find details here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/saint-martin-pilgrimage
