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The Archdiocese of Newark Celebrates Memorial Day on 28 May

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will join thousands of Catholic cemeteries nationwide in the annual Memorial Day Program, “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes” and will celebrate Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 28, at 11:00 A.M. at local cemeteries and parishes. The program honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces and recognizes both military veterans and active duty military personnel serving our country.

“Through this annual program and solemn celebration of Mass, we recognize, honor and demonstrate our unwavering support of our deserving military as we continue to remember their past and present sacrifices so we can enjoy so many freedoms today,” said Andrew P. Schafer, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark. “This program is an ideal time for Catholics in the community and throughout the country to unite, remember, and pray for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and all are invited to Memorial Day Mass and visit the graves of our fallen heroes while praying for all our departed loved ones.”

“Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes” is a national program developed by the Catholic Cemetery Conference to honor members of the military who died in combat and recognize veterans and current service men and women. Active military personnel and veterans typically participate in our Memorial Day Mass to carry wreaths or candles during opening and closing processions, to serve as Lectors or participants in the Presentation of Gifts, or to recite uniform intercessions followed by a moment of silence.

Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated at the following Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries locations on Monday, May 28, at 11:00 A.M. with the following celebrants: Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington – Open-Air Mass celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.S.s.R.; Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover – Rev. Msgr. Robert E. Emery; Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah – Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Nydegger;  Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia – Most Rev. Manuel A. Cruz; Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City – Rev. Msgr. Gregory J. Studerus; Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes – Most Rev. John W. Flesey and Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange – Rev. Philip J. Waters.

Masses will be celebrated rain or shine and a canopy and seating will be provided. For participating Parishes and a complete Mass schedule, visit www.CatholicJourney.org<http://www.CatholicJourney.org.

Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark proudly honors and cherishes our fallen heroes and veterans, and remembers them throughout the year during monthly Masses, Veteran’s Day, Flag Day, and certainly, on Memorial Day.  Flags fly daily in designated areas over all Archdiocesan Cemeteries to honor those presently serving and those who have served. Additionally, more than one thousand American flags are placed at the memorials of veterans interred at our Catholic Cemeteries for Memorial Day, and those flags remain through Flag Day. The caring and dedicated staff at Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark ministers to the spiritual needs of individuals and families before, at the time of, and after the loss of a loved one. This includes caring assistance with cemetery planning before death, compassionate support at the time of loss, facilitating a loved one’s interment in a holy place, support throughout bereavement, and perpetual cemetery care, thereafter. As part of this ministry and our commitment to our Catholic community, Monthly Masses of Remembrance are celebrated at our Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries throughout the year, typically during the first week of each month, and on special days throughout the year. For a complete schedule, visit www.CatholicJourney.org<http://www.CatholicJourney.org.

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CARDINAL Joseph W. Tobin will say an open air Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery on Monday, May 28.