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Blessed Sacrament All Saints Day Walk Participants. Nina Crowder | Miner
San Manuel Miner
A wonderful journey made to a scared place as an act of religious devotion was performed by the members, parents and youth of the Blessed Sacrament Church Saturday morning. They began their walk at the Mammoth Kidney Dialysis Center escorted by Pinal County Police Department, then stopped at the Blessed Sacrament Church for a prayer circle, everyone gathered and held hands after the beautiful prayer some people spoke the name(s) of the one’s they were walking for. Then the group continued walking the rest of the way to the Mammoth Cemetery.
Some of the group made signs with pictures, names, drawings on them to show people who they have lost in their lives. It is heart-warming to see so many people join together to honor and reminisce about their loved ones. In life we all are going to experience death in some way, it is a very difficult part of life but we make the best and continue forward with our lives.
At the top of the Mammoth Cemetery, Leane Garcia, who led the group with compassion and enthusiasm told everyone, “Thank you for coming and the people who sponsored each person and for the youth who carried the cross all the way. Come out again next year we will do this again.” Everyone dispersed some people went to visit grave sites and others received a ride home from the long walk.
Many cultures throughout Mexico and around the world celebrate as a holiday The Day of the Dead where gatherings of family and friends pray and remember friends and family who have died. Thank you all who participated with the Blessed Sacrament Church honoring of the dead.
Nina Crowder is a resident of Mammoth. She volunteers in several local organizations. She covers events throughout the Copper Corridor and Superior Town and School governance.
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