American Flags mark the graves of those who served in the U.S. Military and are buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. | Photo: © 2022 Ed Foster Jr.

As Mass begins on Memorial Day, altar servers from the Cathedral Parish of St. Jude the Apostle lead the procession to the altar followed by Msgr. Robert Morris, and Fathers Jean Robitaille, Joel Kovanis, Thomas Anastasia, Deacon Eusebio “Papo” Torres and Father Hugh Chikawe, Chaplain of Calvary Catholic Cemetery. | Photo: © 2022 Ed Foster Jr.

“In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,” Father Hugh Chikawe says as he makes the Sign of the Cross to begin Mass on Memorial Day. | Photo: © 2022 Ed Foster Jr.

Most of the time, Kevin is one of the compassionate sales counselors at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, but this morning he reads from Scripture during the First Reading at Mass. | Photo: © 2022 Ed Foster Jr.

Jo Greene leads prayers in song during Mass on Memorial Day. Jo directs the music ministry at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle and provides music for the Month Mind Mass on the last Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection at Calvary Cemetery. | Photo: © 2022 Ed Foster Jr.

Deacon Eusebio “Papo” Torres makes the Sign of the Cross on his lips as he begins to proclaim the Gospel for this Mass on Memorial Day. | Photo: © 2022 Ed Foster Jr.

This infant provided entertainment for one of the faithful waiting for Mass to begin. | Photo: © 2022 Ed Foster Jr.

Father Hugh Chikawe raises the chalice with the Blood of Christ as he celebrates Mass on this Memorial Day. | Photo: © 2022 Ed Foster Jr.

Some of the faithful take advantage of shade beneath one of the majestic oaks that flank the graves of departed bishops and priests who have served the Diocese of St. Petersburg. | Photo: © 2022 Ed Foster Jr.

Delani Knight and her grandfather, Leroy Bastow, pause as they walk past the graves of some of the priests and bishops who have served the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Leroy has been a constant presence at Calvary Catholic Cemetery for Masses on Memorial Day for many years. | Photo: © 2022 Ed Foster Jr.