Altar servers, Harrison Stone (cross bearer) and Christopher Haffner lead the procession for Mass at the outdoor altar on All Souls’ Day, November 2, 2018. The Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes was the principal celebrant, with diocesan Vicar General, Msgr. Robert Morris, Father Thomas Anastasia, VF, Father John Murphy and Master of Ceremonies, Father Carl Melchior, as concelebrants. Deacons Peter Andre and Ted Fahrendorf assisted at the altar with servers Ben Haffner as miter bearer and Marianna Giblin as crosier bearer. The servers are students at the Cathedral School of St. Jude.

The First Reading, Isaiah 25:6a, 7-9, is read by Ann Aubin.

Nilda De La Cruz, reads the Second Reading from the Book of Romans.

Deacon Ted Fahrendorf proclaims the Gospel from the Book of Mathew, Chapter 25 on All Souls’ Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clearwater, FL.

Despite a threat of rain, nearly 200 people gathered at various areas around the out-of-door altar to join in the celebration of the Mass on All Souls’ Day.

The Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes delivers the Homily, “we know our prayers go to serve our brothers and sisters who have gone before us,” he told those assembled.

Bishop Parkes receives the gifts of bread and wine at the Offertory.

Bishop Parkes raises the chalice of Precious Blood during the Consecration at Mass.

Father Thomas Anastasia takes part in the Eucharistic Prayer as the Master of Ceremonies, Father Carl Melchior assists.

Some of those attending Mass take part in the Our Father prayer.

Father Carl Melchior distributes the Eucharist.

One of the attendees receives the Precious Blood from Deacon Peter Andre.

Bishop Parkes imparts his blessing during the recessional after Mass.