All Souls’ Day 2019 Photo Gallery
The grounds around the outdoor altar were filled on All Souls’ Day with the faithful who came to take part in the Holy Mass offered by the Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes and seven priests. “We offer this Mass for those who have gone before us,” the bishop reminded those present at Calvary Catholic Cemetery on Nov. 2.
![Deacon Torres prays at the grave of his deceased wife.](http://calvarycemetery.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191102_EJF0221_1600-580x387.jpg)
Deacon “Papo” Torres kneels at the grave of his wife, Helga, prior to Mass on All Souls’ Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. | Photo: © 2019 Ed Foster Jr.
![Bishop Parkes sits beneath the canopy of an oak tree prior to Mass.](http://calvarycemetery.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191102_EJF0233_1800-580x276.jpg)
Most Rev. Gregory L. Parkes sits beneath the canopy of a giant oak tree at Calvary Catholic Cemetery prior to celebrating Mass on All Souls’ Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Nov. 2, 2019. | Photo: © 2019 Ed Foster Jr.
![Bishop Parkes and priests process to the altar for Mass on All Souls' Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.](http://calvarycemetery.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191102_EJF0254_1600-580x347.jpg)
Priests and deacons of the Diocese of St. Petersburg process with Bishop Parkes to the altar at the commencement of Mass on All Souls’ Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. From left to right, Fathers Hugh Chikawe, Viet Nguyen, Thomas Anastasia, V.F. and Arthur Proulx, Msgr. Michael Muhr and Msgr. Robert Morris, V.G.; Master of Ceremonies, Father Carl Melchior, Bishop Parkes and Deacon Ted Fahrendorf. | Photo: © 2019 Ed Foster Jr.
![Jim Haake of St. Patrick Parish in Largo delivers the First Reading at Mass on.](http://calvarycemetery.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191102_EJF0282_800-580x870.jpg)
Jim Haake of St. Patrick Parish in Largo delivers the First Reading at Mass on. | Photo: © 2019 Ed Foster Jr.
![Bishop Parkes delivers a homily to those attending Mass on All Souls' Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.](http://calvarycemetery.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191102_EJF0321_1600-580x346.jpg)
“We offer this Mass for those who have gone before us,” Bishop Parkes tells those gathered for Mass on All Souls’ Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. | Photo: © 2019 Ed Foster Jr.
![“Blessed are you Lord,” Bishop Parkes prays as he begins the Liturgy of the Eucharist during Mass.](http://calvarycemetery.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191102_EJF0351_800-580x870.jpg)
“Blessed are you Lord,” Bishop Parkes prays as he begins the Liturgy of the Eucharist during Mass. | Photo: © 2019 Ed Foster Jr.
![An altar server holds the bishop's mitre and zucchetto during Mass at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clearwater, Fla.](http://calvarycemetery.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191102_EJF0363_1200-580x580.jpg)
One of the altar servers bears Bishop Parkes’ mitre and purple zucchetto as the bishop begins the Prayer Over the Gifts. | Photo: © 2019 Ed Foster Jr.
![Bishop Gregory L. Parkes celebrates Mass at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clearwater, Fla.](http://calvarycemetery.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20191102_EJF0369_1600-580x387.jpg)
Bishop Parkes raises the Blessed Sacrament after consecration as Father Hugh Chikawe, Chaplain at Calvary, and Msgr. Robert Morris, VG, look on. | Photo: © 2019 Ed Foster Jr.