All Saints, All Souls Masses Nov. 1-2

Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond will celebrate All Saints Day Mass Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, New Orleans, followed by blessing of the graves at St. Patrick Cemeteries.
    Other Masses at St. Anthony of Padua on All Saints Day are at 8:15 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 7 p.m. (Spanish).
    The following is a complete list of scheduled services:
    ➤ St. Roch Cemeteries, 1725 St. Roch Ave., New Orleans: All Saints Day, Mass at 10 a.m. with Father Anthony Anala and Our Lady Star of the Sea Choir, followed by the blessing of the graves. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated in the church. On Nov. 2, All Souls Day, Mass at 10 a.m.
    ➤ St. Louis Cemeteries, 3421 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans: All Saints Day, blessing of the graves at No. 3 will begin at 10 a.m.; No. 1 at 2 p.m.; and No. 2 at 2:15 p.m.
    ➤ St. Joseph Cemeteries, 2220 Washington Ave., New Orleans: All Saints Day, blessing of the graves at noon.
    ➤ St. Vincent de Paul Soniat Cemetery, 1950 Soniat St., New Orleans: All Saints Day, blessing of graves will begin at 11:30 a.m.
    ➤ St. Mary and St. Bartholomew Cemeteries, 500 Eliza St., New Orleans: All Saints Day, Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Name of Mary Church, followed by blessing of the graves at 11 a.m.
    ➤ St. Pius X Cemetery, 8151 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point: All Saints Day, Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, followed by blessing of graves at St. Pius X Mausoleum. There will also be a 7 p.m. Mass at St. Anthony Church, Lafitte.
     ➤ St. Gertrude Cemetery, Des Allemands: All Saints Day, blessing of the graves at Sunset Cemetery at 3:30 p.m.; St. Gertrude Cemetery at 4:30 p.m.
    ➤ Mennonite Cemetery, Des Allemands: All Saints Day, blessing of the graves at 3 p.m. There will be no lighting of the candles.
    ➤ St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, 13396 River Road, Destrehan: All Saints Day, 4 p.m. blessing of the graves in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery.
    ➤ 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 at St. John Memorial Gardens, LaPlace, 1:15 p.m.
    ➤ St. Charles Cemetery, Luling: All Saints Day, blessing of the graves at 2 p.m. in Holy Savior Mausoleum in St. Charles Cemetery.
    ➤ St. Thomas and St. Martin de Porres Cemeteries, Pointe a la Hache: Oct. 31, blessing of the graves at Martin de Porres Cemetery at 5 p.m.; then 6 p.m. Mass at St. Thomas Church, followed by blessing of the graves at St. Thomas Cemetery.
    ➤ St. Patrick Cemetery, 28698 Hwy. 23, Port Sulphur: All Saints Day, blessing of the graves at St. Jude Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.; then, Mass at noon in St. Patrick Church, followed by procession to St. Patrick Cemetery for blessing of the graves. There will also be a 7 p.m. Mass. Blessing of graves at Our Lady of Good Harbor at 3 p.m.
    ➤ St. Peter Cemetery, 1550 Hwy. 44, Reserve: All Saints Day, Mass at St. Peter Church at 10 a.m., followed by a procession to St. Peter Cemetery for the blessing of the graves. Gumbo to be served after service at the school.
    ➤ Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft: All Saints Day, blessing of graves at noon, weather permitting.
    ➤ Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery, 146 Fourth St., Westwego: All Saints Day, Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, followed by a procession to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery for the blessing of the graves.
    ➤ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, 8968 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse: All Saints Day, school Mass at 9:30 a.m., followed by blessing of the graves. There will also be a 7 p.m. Mass.
    ➤ St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, 2805 Bayou Road, St. Bernard: All Saints Day, blessing of the graves at 11 a.m.
    For more information, contact the archdiocesan Cemeteries Office at 596-3050.
Masses/Events Nov. 1-2
    ➤ Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans: Nov. 1, the community is invited to Mass at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, celebrated by Dominican Father Michael O’Rourke, pastor at St Dominic Parish in Lakeview., followed by refreshments in the Boulevard Room. 486-0880.
    ➤  Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemeteries,  5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., Metairie: Nov. 1, 3 p.m. Mass with Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, presider, joined by Msgr. Andrew Taormina, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church, Metairie. The Mass will be celebrated outside in front of All Saints Mausoleum. The celebration will move inside the funeral home in case of inclement weather. Refreshments and a commemorative gift following Mass. Fresh-cut flowers will be on sale on the grounds of Metairie Cemetery Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, which is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For information, call 486-6331.
    ➤ Mount Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave., New Orleans: Nov. 1, families, friends and neighbors are invited to an All Saints Day blessing of the cemetery at 11 a.m. led by Rev. Willie Bradford Jr. All are welcome to stay afterwards for barbeque with pulled pork, beans, rolls, soft drinks and water, with music provided by the Vernon Ward Experience. A balloon release will take place at 1 p.m.
    ➤ Restlawn Park Mausoleum,  3450 Hwy. 90, Avondale: 35th annual blessing of the graves Nov. 1 at 2 p.m., Father Patrick Gannon, pastor of St. Bonaventure Church, presiding, with priests from various churches joining together for the All Saints Day prayer service. Individual grave sites will be blessed. Information, 368-6723.
     ➤ Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. (near Broad St.), New Orleans: Josephite Father Anthony Bozeman, pastor of St. Raymond/St. Leo the Great Parish, will be the principal celebrant at the annual All Saints Day Celebration on Nov. 1. Prayer and a musical tribute featuring vocal and instrumental artists from the local area will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass at 10 a.m. in the Rhodes Pavilion Chapel. Other clergy members have been invited to participate.  Call 822-7162 for information.
    ➤ St. Bernard Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home,  701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette: Father Lance Campo, pastor at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Parish, Chalmette, will celebrate Mass at 10 a.m. on Nov. 1 in the funeral home chapel. Refreshments will be served in  the Magnolia Room after Mass. Father Nghiem Van Nguyen, pastor of Mary Queen of Vietnam Church, New Orleans, will celebrate an outdoor Mass in Vietnamese on Nov. 2 in the cemetery, near the mausoleum.
    ➤ St. Clement of Rome Church, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie: Nov. 2 All Souls Day Mass at 8:15 a.m. followed by a holy hour. Evangelizer Maria Vadia will speak and pray from 10 a.m. to noon.