All Saints’/All Souls’ Day Masses, blessings set

Archbishop Gregory Aymond will be the principal celebrant of the All Saints’ Day Mass Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, followed by blessing of the graves at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans.

Blessing of the graves in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and St. Louis Cemetery No. 2 will be at 2 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., respectively.

The following is a complete list of scheduled services:

St. Patrick Cemetery, 143 City Park Ave., New Orleans: All Saints’ Day, blessing of the graves begins at 11 a.m.

St. Roch Cemeteries, 1725 St. Roch Ave., New Orleans: All Saints’ Day, 10 a.m. Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church followed by blessing of the graves at St. Roch Cemeteries.

St. Joseph Cemeteries, 2220 Washington Ave., New Orleans: All Saints’ Day, blessing of the graves at 12:30 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul Soniat Cemetery, 1950 Soniat St., New Orleans: All Saints’ Day, blessing of graves begins at noon.

St. Mary and St. Bartholomew Cemeteries, 500 Eliza St., New Orleans: All Saints’ Day, 11 a.m. Mass at Holy Name of Mary Church, Algiers, followed by blessing of the graves to begin around 12:30 p.m.

St. Pius X Cemetery, 8151 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point: Oct. 31, St. Anthony Church, 5 p.m. Mass in remembrance of all who have died. All Saints’ Day Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, followed by blessing of the graves starting at lower Lafitte and ending at St. Pius X Mausoleum.

St. Gertrude Cemetery, Des Allemands: All Saints’ Day, 11 a.m. blessing of the graves.

Mennonite Cemetery, Des Allemands: All Saints’ Day, blessing of the graves at 11:30 a.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, 13396 River Road, Destrehan: All Saints’ Day, blessing of the graves in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery at 1 p.m.

St. Charles Cemetery, Paul Maillard Road, Luling: All Saints’ Day, blessing of graves at 1:30 p.m. in Holy Savior Mausoleum.

St. John the Baptist Cemetery, 2361 Hwy. 18, Edgard: All Saints’ Day, Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, followed by blessing of the graves in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

St. Joan of Arc and Ascension of Our Lord, LaPlace: Blessing of the graves, 2 p.m., at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace.

St. Thomas and St. Martin de Porres Cemeteries, Pointe a la Hache: Blessing of graves Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Cemetery. Then, blessing of graves at St. Thomas Cemetery, concluding with 5 p.m. Mass at St. Thomas Catholic Church.

St. Patrick Cemetery, 28698 Hwy. 23, Port Sulphur: All Saints’ Day, blessing of the graves will begin at noon. Blessing of graves at Our Lady of Good Harbor Cemetery at 3 p.m.

St. Peter, Reserve: All Saints’ Day, 11 a.m. Mass followed by blessing of the graves. No gumbo will be served afterwards due to COVID-19.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft: All Saints’ Day, blessing of graves at noon.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, 146 Fourth St., Westwego: All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. Mass, followed by blessing of the graves at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, 8968 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse: All Saints’ Day, 8 a.m. Mass followed by 9 a.m. blessing of the graves.

St. Bernard Cemetery (Toca), 2805 Bayou Road, St. Bernard: All Saints’ Day, Mass in St. Bernard Church at 10:30 a.m., followed by blessing of the graves.

For more information, contact the archdiocesan Cemeteries Office at (504) 596-3050.

Masses/Events

Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Mount Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave., New Orleans: Nov. 1, All Saints’ Day will be open to families to visit their loved ones. Visitation hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Please practice social distancing and wear face masks. For more information, call (504) 335-2200.

Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans: Redemptorist Father Maurice Nutt will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual All Saints’ Day Celebration on Nov. 1. Other clergy members have been invited to participate. Prayer and a musical tribute featuring vocal and instrumental artists begins at 9 a.m., followed by Mass at 10 a.m. in the Rhodes Pavilion Chapel. Due to restrictions of COVID-19, the music and Mass will be livestreamed. Those participating by viewing the outdoor screen will receive a traditional gift. Drive-thru will be available to facilitate the distribution of the gifts and light refreshments. Call (504) 822-7162.

Restlawn Park Mausoleum, 3450 Hwy. 90, Avondale: Annual blessing of the graves, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m., with priests from various churches joining for the prayer service. Individual gravesites will be blessed. Information, (504) 368-6723.

St. Bernard Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 701 West Virtue St., Chalmette: Father Marlon Mangubat, pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Chalmette, will celebrate Mass on Nov. 1 at noon in the chapel, followed by a blessing of graves and refreshments. Father Nghiem Van Nguyen, pastor of Mary Queen of Vietnam Church, New Orleans, will celebrate Mass in Vietnamese on Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. in the cemetery.

Cemetery hours Oct. 31-Nov. 1 are from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1225 Whitney Ave., Gretna: Blessing of the graves Oct. 31. Gates open at 7 a.m. Rosary to begin at 9 a.m., followed by blessing. Call (504) 393-1741 for more information.