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August 2010

                Health Walks, Mt. Olivet Cemetery EVERY THURSDAY!  MORE >

Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 5:30
Every Thursday from June until October, walking groups will take place starting at 5:30
p.m. The group meets near the Van Dyke entrance (17100 Van Dyke). All are welcome to join! Just bring your walking shoes.
                Amateur Photo Contest Voting, Guardian Angel  MORE >

Voting takes place Sept. 10-12 at the Art & Apples Festival in downtown Rochester. All photo entries will be on display and one winner in each category will be chosen by popular vote. Winners will each receive a digital camera and a $250 donation to their school, church or organization. Click here for more info.
Aug. 5    Planning Seminar, Guardian Angel  MORE >

LaSala, 10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s an opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Q & A follows a brief presentation. It’s free of charge, and all are invited. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 275-9574
Aug. 7    Children's Memorial Service, Guardian Angel  MORE >

3:00 p.m.
Please join us for a special Children's Memorial Service to commemorate all the children laid to rest at Guardian Angel Cemetery. The service includes readings, a butterfly release, music and more to celebrate these precious lives. 
(800) 275-9574

Aug. 8    Children's Memorial Service, Resurrection  MORE >

3:00 p.m.
Please join us for a special Children's Memorial Service to commemorate all the children laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery. The service includes readings, a butterfly release, music and more to celebrate these precious lives.
(800) 989-9020

Aug. 19  Planning Seminar, Resurrection  MORE >

Villa Penna, 10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s your opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Attend our free seminar, The Smart Consumer’s Guide to Cemeteries, and find out what everyone should know. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 275-9574
Aug. 19  Planning Seminar, Guardian Angel  MORE >

Rochester Community House, 10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s your opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Attend our free seminar, The Smart Consumer’s Guide to Cemeteries, and find out what everyone should know. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 275-9574
Aug. 26   Planning Seminar, All Saints  MORE >

Red Knapp’s, 10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s your opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Attend our free seminar, The Smart Consumer’s Guide to Cemeteries, and find out what everyone should know. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 275-9574

September 2010

                Health Walks, Mt. Olivet Cemetery EVERY THURSDAY!  MORE >

Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 5:30
Every Thursday from June until October, walking groups will take place starting at 5:30
p.m. The group meets near the Van Dyke entrance (17100 Van Dyke). All are welcome to join! Just bring your walking shoes.
Sept. 2    Planning Seminar, Guardian Angel  MORE >

LaSala, 10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s an opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Q & A follows a brief presentation. It’s free of charge, and all are invited. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 275-9574
Sept. 2–5  Vietnam Traveling Wall, Resurrection  MORE >

The Wall That Heals exhibition—a moving tribute that features a half-scale replica, nearly 250 feet in length, of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The replica is complete with the names of 58,249 killed or missing in action in the conflict.

More information about The Wall: www.vvmf.org/twth

Sept. 10–12   Art & Apples Festival, Amateur Photo Contest Voting  MORE >

Art & Apples Festival, downtown Rochester
All photo entries will be on display and one winner in each category will be chosen by popular vote. Winners will each receive a digital camera and a $250 donation to their school, church or organization. Click here for more info.
Sept. 11    Rosary for Peace, Mt. Olivet  MORE >

Historic Mt. Olivet Cemetery will host its third annual Rosary for Peace on the cemetery grounds. The rosary will be held in the Garden of the Rosary with its granite tablets depicting each mystery of the rosary. The mysteries are carved in bas-relief on large tablets, creating a dramatic and inspirational focal point for this prayer for peace. (800) 989-5650
Sept. 11    Clinton Township Observance of Patriot Day, Resurrection

Sept. 23    Planning Seminar, All Saints  MORE >

10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s an opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Q & A follows a brief presentation. It’s free of charge, and all are invited. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 989-9633

October 2010

Oct. 7      Planning Seminar, Guardian Angel  MORE >

LaSala, 10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s an opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Q & A follows a brief presentation. It’s free of charge, and all are invited. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 275-9574
Oct. 28   Planning Seminar, All Saints  MORE >

10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s an opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Q & A follows a brief presentation. It’s free of charge, and all are invited. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 989-9633

November 2010

Nov. 4      Planning Seminar, Guardian Angel  MORE >

LaSala, 10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s an opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Q & A follows a brief presentation. It’s free of charge, and all are invited. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 275-9574
Nov. 7      All Saints' Day/All Souls' Day Mass, All Saints Cemetery   MORE >

10:00 a.m.
All Saints’/All Souls’ Mass is held at All Saints Cemetery in conjunction with these holy days. This traditional Catholic Mass celebrates the martyrdom of saints and honors all of the souls who have passed on before us.
Nov. 11    Veterans Day Service, All Saints Cemetery  MORE >

The Veterans Remembrance at All Saints Cemetery honors all veterans, especially those interred at the cemetery. The ceremony will include a color guard, music and prayer. For more information, call (800) 989-9633.
Nov. 11    Veterans Day Service, Resurrection Cemetery  MORE >

The Veterans Remembrance at Resurrection Cemetery honors all veterans, especially those interred at the cemetery. The Field of Honor recognizes each Michigan soldier lost in the current conflicts; VVA local chapter and others will participate. For more information, call (800) 989-9020.
Nov. 18   Planning Seminar, All Saints  MORE >

10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s an opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Q & A follows a brief presentation. It’s free of charge, and all are invited. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 989-9633
Nov. 18   GriefShare—Surviving the Holidays  MORE >

Fern Hill Country Club, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Facing a holiday after the death of a loved one can be more difficult than your friends and even family members may realize. The GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays video, discussion group and devotional material will help you not only to survive the holidays, but to find strength, healing and tools to move forward in your daily walk through the deep pain of grief.
RSVP to Karen Jones at (586) 226-3406.
Nov. 19   GriefShare—Surviving the Holidays  MORE >

Fern Hill Country Club, 2:00 p.m.
Facing a holiday after the death of a loved one can be more difficult than your friends and even family members may realize. The GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays video, discussion group and devotional material will help you not only to survive the holidays, but to find strength, healing and tools to move forward in your daily walk through the deep pain of grief.
RSVP to Karen Jones at (586) 226-3406.

December 2010

Dec. 1      Season of Remembrance, Christmas Services,
                  Guardian Angel
  MORE >

6:30 p.m.
Open House to commemorate the first holiday season without those who have passed during the year. Refreshments, carolers, readings.
For more information, please call (800) 275-9574.
Dec. 2      Season of Remembrance, Christmas Services,
                  Resurrection Cemetery
  MORE >

4:00–8:00 p.m.
Open House to commemorate the holiday season and those who have passed this year. Refreshments, carolers, readings and more.
For more information, please call (800) 989-9020.

Dec. 2      Planning Seminar, Guardian Angel  MORE >

LaSala, 10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s an opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Q & A follows a brief presentation. It’s free of charge, and all are invited. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 275-9574
Dec. 4      Deck the Trees—All Saints Cemetery  MORE >

2:00–5:00 p.m.
Open House to commemorate loved ones. Make edible ornaments that nourish birds to decorate trees throughout the property. Refreshments. Enclosed heated tent.
Dec. 4      Tree Lighting, Mt. Olivet Cemetery  MORE >

6:00 p.m.
Join us to honor the season and our loved ones at this holiday tree-lighting ceremony. Refreshments.
Dec. 17    Planning Seminar, All Saints  MORE >

10:00 a.m.
Everything you wanted to know about cemeteries but were afraid to ask. Everyone has questions, so here’s an opportunity to ask in a comfortable, casual setting. Q & A follows a brief presentation. It’s free of charge, and all are invited. Seating is limited, so please call to reserve a place. (800) 989-9633
 

Know a group or organization looking for speakers?

We would be happy to present "Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Cemeteries but Were Afraid to Ask" to your group at no charge. Call (800) 989-9020 for more information.

 

 
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