Catholic Cemeteries Observe Memorial Day 2017 With Field Masses

CHICAGO, IL -- Memorial Day Field Masses will be celebrated at Catholic and parish cemeteries across the Chicago region on Monday, May 29, 2017.

This year, Chicago continues its participation in the national program, “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes.” The annual Memorial Day remembrance was established by the Catholic Cemetery Conference, to honor men and women of the armed forces who died while serving their country, as well as active military and veterans.

During the Masses, veterans present will be asked to come forward for a special blessing followed by the playing of Taps.

Unless noted, field Masses will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 29:

Assumption Catholic Cemetery
19500 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Glenwood
CELEBRANT: Most Rev. George J. Rassas Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago

Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Steger Road near Western Avenue, Steger
CELEBRANT: Rev. David J. Simonetti, M.Div. Associate Pastor St. James Parish, Sauk Village

Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery
16201 South 104th Avenue, Orland Park
CELEBRANT: Most Rev. John R. Gorman, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Chicago.
CONCELEBRANT: Rev. Lawrence J. Sullivan Associate Archdiocesan Director Catholic Cemeteries Pastor, Christ the King Parish, Chicago

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
801 Michigan City Road, Calumet City
CELEBRANT: Rev. Msgr. Dennis J. Lyle, S.T.D. Vicar for Priests, Archdiocese of Chicago

Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
6001 West 111th Street, Alsip
CELEBRANT: Most Rev. Francis J. Kane Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago

Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery
1400 South Wolf Road, Hillside
CELEBRANT: Very Rev. Ronald A. Hicks Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago

Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery
2755 West 111th Street, Chicago
CELEBRANT: Rev. William T. Corcoran, Pastor, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Orland Hills

Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery
1400 South Wolf Road, Hillside
CELEBRANT: Rev. John A. Jamnicky Pastor Emeritus, Saint Raphael the Archangel Parish, Old Mill Creek

Queen of Heaven Cemetery

1400 S Wolf Rd, Hillside
CELEBRANT Very Rev. Jeffrey S. Grob, J.C.D. Chancellor, Archdiocese of Chicago

Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums
7201 Archer Avenue, Justice
CELEBRANT: Most Rev. Andrew P. Wypych Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago

St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery
4600 West 135th Street, Crestwood
CELEBRANT: Rev. Ismael Sandoval-Manzo, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Chicago

St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery
4401 West 111th Street, Chicago
CELEBRANT: Rev. Thomas R. Kasputis, Associate Pastor, St.Agnes Parish, Chicago Heights

St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
87th Street and Hamlin Avenue, Evergreen Park
CELEBRANT: Most Rev. Alberto Rojas, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago

Memorial Day Masses will be celebrated in the following Parish Cemeteries. Please note start times:

St. Bede Catholic Cemetery
Wilson Road and Grand Avenue, Ingleside
Mass at 9 a.m. in the Church
CELEBRANT: Rev. Shawn Gould, pastor, St. Bede Parish

SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery
State Street South of Keepataw Drive, Lemont
Field Mass at 9 a.m.
CELEBRANT: Rev. Waldemar Stawiarski, Pastor, SS Cyril & Methodius Parish, Lemont

St. James Catholic Cemetery
106th Street and Archer Road, Sag Bridge, Lemont
Mass at 9 a.m. in the Church – Individual grave blessings for those buried at St. James Cemetery who have family attending mass.
CELEBRANT: Rev. Thomas Koys, Pastor, St. James Parish, Lemont

St. James Catholic Cemetery
Calumet Expressway and Sauk Trail, Sauk Village
Mass at 8:30 a.m. in the Church
CELEBRANT: Rev. David B. Krolczyk, Pastor, St. James Parish, Sauk Village

St. Michael Catholic Cemetery
159th Street West of Will Cook Road, Orland Park
Mass at 8:30 a.m. in the Church
CELEBRANT: Rev. Paul C. Burak, Pastor, St. Michael Parish, Orland Park

St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery
Bluff Road, Lemont
Field Mass at 9 a.m.
CELEBRANT: Rev. Kurt Boras, Pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Lemont

Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
101st Street and Kean Avenue, Palos Hills
Field Mass at 10:30 a.m.
CELEBRANT: Rev. Jacek Wrona Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Palos Hills

For a complete list of 2017 Memorial Day field Masses taking place throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago, visit Catholic Cemeteries Chicago or call 708-449-6100.