As he raises the Eucharist, Msgr. Michael Muhr prays, “Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world.” The annual Mass around the outdoor altar at Calvary Catholic Cemetery was held to celebrate the Feast of All Souls. Msgr. Muhr is the Director of the Ministry to Priests at the Diocese of St. Petersburg. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

“The souls of the just are in the hand of God and no torment shall touch them…,” Diane Trumbull reads from the Book of Wisdom at the first reading of the Mass on All Souls’ Day. Trumbull is the Sacristan at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

Father Carlos Rojas proclaims the Gospel (John 12:23-28) for the Mass on All Souls’ Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Father Rojas is Parochial Vicar at St. Cecelia Parish in Clearwater. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

Msgr. Michael Muhr preaches the homily for Mass on All Souls’ Day at the outdoor altar of Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In his homily, Msgr. Muhr used the poetry of 19th century Jesuit priest, Gerard Manly Hopkins, the words of Sts. Paul and John, and the majestic oaks framing the outdoor sanctuary to assure all who listened that our journey does not end here. Msgr. Muhr is Director of Ministry to Priests at the Diocese of St. Petersburg. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

One of the faithful in attendance at the Mass on All Souls’ Day kneels during the Consecration. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

Msgr. Michael Muhr raises the chalice of Precious Blood at the Consecration of the Mass. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

Ann, one of the faithful attending Mass on All Souls’ Day receives the Eucharist from Father Lou Turcotte. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

Sister Mary Dolores Urassa, CDNK receives the Eucharist during Mass at the outdoor altar on All Souls’ Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clearwater, FL. Sister Mary Dolores is a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of Kilimanjaro and serves as Sacristan at St. John Vianney Parish, St. Pete Beach. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

Msgr. Michael Muhr distributes Communion during the Mass on All Souls’ Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

Father Lou Turcotte extends a blessing at Mass on All Souls’ Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Father Turcotte is Parochial Administrator at St. Raphael Parish in St. Petersburg. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

Father Hugh Chikawe, Chaplain at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, addresses those gathered at the close of Mass on All Souls’ Day. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

Susan Ugan and Judy Cuniff pause at the graves of some of the diocesan priests after Mass on All Souls’ Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Ugan is a parishioner of St. Raphael Parish and Cunniff attends St. Paul Parish, both in St. Petersburg. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.

Father Lou Turcotte pauses to read over the names of the priests inscribed on a cenotaph who have served the Diocese of St. Petersburg, but are buried elsewhere. Father Turcotte is Parochial Vicar at St. Raphael Parish in St. Petersburg. | Photo: © 2021 Ed Foster Jr.