To: Priests and deacons
From: The Most Rev. Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.
The bishops of the Archdiocese of Atlanta will celebrate the annual memorial Mass for deceased bishops, priests and deacons at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, at Arlington Memorial Park, in the newer St. Jean Vianney clergy burial section of the cemetery near the office and mausoleums.
As a priest or deacon serving in this archdiocese, you are invited to participate in this annual Mass for deceased clergy. All priests and deacons are also invited to lunch at the nearby Saint Jude the Apostle parish, immediately following the Mass.
If you are able to participate in the Mass and/or lunch, kindly RSVP to Grace Pasden at gpasden@judeatl.com or (770) 394-3896, ext. 236 before Friday, October 27.
Arlington Memorial Park is located at 201 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta, Georgia 30328. Saint Jude is located at 705 Spalding Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328.
All Catholics in the archdiocese are invited to attend this Memorial Mass, so you are encouraged to please share this information with your staff and parishioners using the sample announcement below:
The bishops of the Archdiocese of Atlanta will celebrate the annual memorial Mass for deceased bishops, priests and deacons at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, at Arlington Memorial Park. Please consider attending and praying for the souls of our deceased clergy some of whom may have served us here at our own parish.
