Blumenfeld Pilgrimage 2025
By Karri Wagman
This year’s Blumenfeld Pilgrimage took place on June 8, 2025., Pentecost Sunday. Con-celebrants for the Mass were: Father Prince Owusu Sarpong: Leader, Father Frances Appiah Kubi: Kindersley, Father Conrad Chidi Emerenini: Maple Creek, Father Daniel Malone: Swift Current, and Deacon Bill from Maple Creek.
The Dietrich family and members of the Richard Hoffart family were the altar servers, and President Daryl Tumbach was the commentator and MC for the event. The day was quite windy, keeping with the theme of Pentecost, when “a sound like a mighty wind filled the room” Acts 2:2.
The Blumenfeld Pilgrimage was honoured to have priests con-celebrating on June 8, 2025. R-L: Rev. Daniel Malone, Christ the Redeemer, Swift Current; Fr. Francis Appiah Kubi, St. Joseph/parishes, Kindersley; Fr. Conrad Chidi Emerenini, St. Lawrence/parishes, Maple Creek; Fr. Prince Sarpong, Little Flower/St. Mary’s, Leader/Fox Valley. Mass servers were from Leader and Saskatoon. Photo by Crystal Bosch
The Pilgrimage began at 2:00 p.m. with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. At 2:45 p.m.the bell rang, and the faithful gathered either near the Stations of the Cross on the church grounds, or inside the church building. Stations were led by Crystal Bosch, and a granddaughter of Richard Hoffart. This was followed by the Rosary, led by Anna Marie Rajchyba. She had been baptized at Blumenfeld, and had only missed two Pilgrimages in 87 years!!
Music for the Mass was arranged by Karri Wagman, Jim Dietrich, Brenda Herman and Dustin Heatcoat. A reflection song was sung acapella by the granddaughters and great granddaughters of Richard Hoffart. It was beautiful. Richard had been buried in the Blumenfeld Cemetery the day before. Approximately 225 people attended the Mass which was held in the church due to the windy conditions.
Following Mass about 170 people were served a delicious supper prepared by the Fox Valley parish under the guidance of Board Member, Kendra Volk.
Blumenfeld Church has been a Heritage Site since 1982, and relies entirely on volunteers and donations. Thank you to all the Board Members, and all those involved in the preservation of this beautiful church and grotto. Bless you all!