Blessing of the Graves 2010
Family members began early getting the graves of their relatives ready for All Saints Day. The graves were cleaned, freshly painted, and new flowers placed on them.
Since All Saints Day was on a Monday this year, the annual Blessing of the Graves was done at Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church's Tickfaw Catholic Cemetery on Sunday, October 31, after the 9am Mass. With parishioners in attendance, Deacon Al Levy blessed all of the graves throughout the cemetery. Click on each of the links below to view pictures of the Blessing.
One of the cemetery's three Mausoleums
Graves freshly painted and fresh flowers placed on them
Parishioners gathering for the Blessing
Deacon Al Levy begins the Blessing with prayer
Deacon Al blessing the graves