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NEW!
 Summer
2008
Catholic Cemeteries Summer Newsletter
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June
2, 2008
Special to Catholic Cemeteries magazine
While the
concept of the Veterans Memorial preceded the development of
the veterans’ section at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa,
Kan., response to the designated area for veterans’ burials
literally paved the way for the impressive monument.
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May
29, 2008
Veterans Memorial dedicated at Resurrection Cemetery
A rainy day
in no way dampened spirits or attendance as a crowd of an estimated
500 persons gathered on Memorial Day, May 26, for Mass and the
dedication of the new Veterans Memorial at Resurrection Cemetery,
Lenexa, Kan.
[read more] |
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May
2008
Memorials draw special attention
to Catholic cemeteries
In
its continuing efforts to enhance its cemeteries, Catholic Cemeteries
of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties, Kansas, has either added
or significantly upgraded memorial monuments.
[read more] |
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May
26, 2008
Memorial Day – Mass and Dedication by
Archbishop
Join
us as Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann dedicates and blesses the
new Veterans Memorial. [read
more]
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Acrobat Reader Required) |
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May
2008
Ascension Memorial
This beautiful
mosaic replaces the previously painted image on the outdoor
Ascension Memorial. [read
more]
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February
2008
Remember a veteran with a memorial engraving
Remember
a veteran - living or deceased - by having the individual's
name engraved on the wall or a paver brick of the new Veterans
Memorial at ResurrectionCemetery, Lenexa, KS. [read
more] |
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Summer
2007
Catholic Cemeteries Summer Newsletter
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May
2007
Life-size Statue of Pope John Paul II
Life-size
statue of Pope John Paul II enhances mausoleum at Resurrection
Cemetery ...
[read more] |
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May
2007
Sacred space for remembering
A Catholic
cemetery is a holy place and sacred ground. It is an extension
of the Catholic Church and parish ministry dedicated to loving
and respectful care of persons who have died and comfort for
their family members and friends...
[read more] |
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May
2007
Cremation an option to consider
The practice
of cremation is increasing among Catholics at the same rate
as it is among the general population. In support of this, the
U.S. Bishops provide the following regulations for Catholics
considering this option...
[read more] |
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April
2007
Memorial Day Schedule
Bring lawn
chairs or blankets (if it rains, Masses in the Chapel Mausoleums
or Churchs.)
[read more] |
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April
2007
New Decorations Regulations
A Catholic
cemetery is a sacred place; it is holy ground. Our commitment
is to the perpetual care of our cemeteries out of respect for
persons who have died and to provide a peaceful environment
for family and friends.
[read more] |
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April
2007
Holy Family Mausoleum - Special Pricing!
Preconstruction
pricing is being offered on the Holy Family Mausoleum located
at 83rd and Quivira in Lenexa, Kansas.
[read more] |
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March
2007
Catholic Cemeteries property updates
The Catholic
Cemeteries grounds crew is working diligently to remedy uneven
grave sites brought about by our recent harsh winter weather.
[read more] |
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January
2007
Our Lady of Guadalupe Memorial dedicated at Mt.
Calvary Cemetery, KCK
Catholic
Cemeteries dedicated a beautiful, new memorial to Our Lady of
Guadalupe in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan., on Tuesday,
Dec. 12.
[read more] |
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October
2006
Catholic Cemeteries Fall Newsletter
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October
2006
Our Lady of Guadalupe Memorial
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the Brochure (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required) |
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July
2006
Catholic Cemeteries Summer Newsletter
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July
2006
Many reasons to choose a Catholic cemetery
Two laywomen
and two priests from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
recently offered their personal and pastoral perspectives on
why Catholics should choose Catholic cemeteries.
[read more] |
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June
2006
Memorial a fitting tribute to children who have
died
Approximately 150 persons attended the dedication of the new
Infant of Prague Memorial at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa,
Kan., on Saturday, May 20.
[read more]
See Knights of Columbus Coverage of the Same Event [Click
Here} |
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June
2006
Memorial Day Masses Draw Large Attendance
An estimated
1,000 persons attended Masses offered at Catholic Cemeteries
in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties on Memorial Day, Monday, May
29th.
[read more] |
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April
2006
Perpetual care in motion at Catholic Cemeteries
as weather conditions cause weed to flourish
Weather
conditions have caused a purple weed called "Henbit" to infect
yards and grassy areas and have resulted in added lawn maintenance
in the Midwest. As part of the perpetual care program of the
seven cemeteries owned and operated by Catholic Cemeteries,
workers will be spraying to eliminate these weeds.
[read more] |
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April
2006
Unused burial space as a donation
Individuals
with unused burial space are encouraged to consider donating
the space back to Catholic Cemeteries for use by persons unable
to pay for burial at their family's time of need. Robert W.
Chenoweth, Catholic Cemeteries executive director, said that
this donation is tax deductible. His staff will provide the
donor with a tax form showing today's value for the burial plot.
[read more] |
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April
2006
Good deed averts disaster
Charlie Owens,
pre-need counselor with Catholic Cemeteries, was doing his job
on a recent Friday morning researching available burial plots
at St. John Cemetery, Lenexa, Kan. An alert ear and what Owens
called "being in the right place at the right time" turned him
into a first responder and helped avert a more serious situation.
[read more] |
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April
2006
Burial spaces expanded at Mt. Calvary Cemetery,
KCK
Families
with the tradition of burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery or interested
in this mid-Wyandotte County location have new space availability
for consideration with two recent expansions at the Kansas City,
Kan., cemetery. Mt. Calvary has recently expanded space in its
mausoleum and added a new section for ground burials.
[read more] |
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March
2006
Catholic Cemeteries staff to offer timely presentation
on 'Options, obligations at end of life'
In light
of the Kansas Bishops' recent "Catholic Declaration of Life
and Natural Death," staff of Catholic Cemeteries will be making
a timely presentation on "Options and obligations at end of
life: the Catholic Church on burial and cremation." The session
is scheduled Thursday, March 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at St. Pius
X Church, 56th and Woodson, Mission, Kan.
[read more] |
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December
2005
Session on 'Planning a funeral liturgy' provides
helpful information
From pre-arrangement for burial through grief support following
the death of a loved one, a session recently hosted at St. Patrick's
Parish, Kansas City, Kan., covered a range of topics. Robert
W. Chenoweth, executive director of Catholic Cemeteries, was
among presenters and encourages other parishes to contact his
office to arrange a similar program.
[read more] |
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November
2005
Catholic Cemeteries Fall Newsletter
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it online! (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required) |
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November
2005
Catholic Cemeteries exclusive agent for handcrafted,
Trappist Caskets
In response to a growing demand for simplicity of burial arrangements,
Catholic Cemeteries has become the exclusive agent in the Greater
Kansas City Metropolitan Area for Trappist Caskets, “the
genuine monk-made casket”. [read
more] |
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July
2005
Mt. Calvary Cemetery Running Low on Space
Mt Calvary
Cemetery began with over 25,000 burial spaces, but today, only
a fraction remain. The opportunity to reserve a spot for you
or your family may be slipping away. [read
more] |
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June
2005
Restoration and Cement Work at Resurrection
Cemetery
Just in time for Memorial Day, restoration and cement work was
completed on the stone wall in the Faith, Hope and Charity triangle
at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Another example of Catholic
Cemeteries’ attention to Perpetual Care. [see
pictures] |
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June
2005
Re-Install of Crucifix at Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Just in
time for Memorial Day and the outdoor celebration of Mass at
the foot of the cross, this sequence of photos depicts the recent
re-install of the crucifix at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 38th and
State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Wood of the cross was replaced.
[see pictures] |
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May
2005
Veterans Memorial slated for Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa,
Kan.
A new Veterans Memorial to honor persons of all faiths who have
served in the United States military is planned for Resurrection
Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Road, Lenexa, KS. [read
more] |
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May
2005
An 'uplifting experience' as cross removed for restoration of
wood
The cross at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan., was recently
removed to restore the deteriorating wood. [read
more] |
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April
2005
Infant
of Prague Memorial
Catholic
Cemeteries is adding a beautiful memorial, dedicated to the
memory of children buried in the Infant of Prague section of
Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas. [read
more]
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March 2005
Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Expands Availability
of Lawn Crypts
In
its continuing efforts to be responsive to needs of families,
the Catholic Cemeteries Association of Wyandotte and Johnson
Counties has recently completed a major expansion of lawn crypts
at Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Road, Lenexa, Kan.
[read more] |
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February 2005
Former Banker Focuses On Marketing And Ministry In New
Role As Executive Director Of Catholic Cemeteries
Since September
2004, when he was named the new executive director of the Catholic
Cemeteries Association of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties, Robert
W. Chenoweth has been on a fast learning track. [read
more] |
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