Cemetery of The Holy Rood
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(Mausoleums close each day at 4:30 pm)
Office Monday thru Friday 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Saturdays 9:00 AM to 12 NOON
Office closed on Sundays and holidays. Why Choose a Catholic cemetery?
Each person, created in the image and likeness of God, sets out on a faith journey. Our church, and in particular the local parish, is always present along the way to minister to the traveler’s needs and to celebrate significant milestones in their lives.
We become a new creation through water and the Holy Spirit in Baptism becoming children of God. At the table of the Eucharist, we are nourished for our life’s journey. Through Confirmation we are filled with the Holy Spirit and grow in wisdom and knowledge of the Lord and in service to our fellow travelers. Along the journey there are vocational choices of marriage, priesthood, and religious life. Promises are made, celebrated and supported. In our illness we are prayed for, visited, and anointed.
Just as conception and growth are a part of our pilgrimage, so is death. On life’s journey, the Church is present to support and nurture the members of the faith community – therefore, it is only fitting that the Church is present at the time of death and grief.
Catholic Cemeteries are an extension of the parish where those who have worshipped and prayed together in life now await the resurrection of the body in death.
Catholic Cemeteries are rooted in ancient religious traditions that display a respect for the deceased and a reverence for their physical remains.
A core belief which dates back to the birth of Christianity is that there is a direct relationship between Jesus’ death and resurrection and the death and resurrection of the Christian. Catholics believe in life eternal. Jesus said: “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me will never die.” (Jn.11:25-26). Just as Christ rose from the dead, He will raise our mortal remains to be like His in glory.
Catholic cemeteries are a constant reminder that death is just a part of the journey that leads to new life. Catholic cemeteries are sacred places that strive to create a religious environment conducive of prayer, reflection and remembrance. Our cemeteries encourage prayerful visitation through the use of statuary, landscaping, architecture and Christian symbolism throughout buildings and by memorialization.
By choosing a Catholic Cemetery, one selects a final resting place that reflects the beliefs and values from life’s personal journey. It is a resting place that is sacred and shared with all fellow pilgrims awaiting the resurrection of the dead and the promise of everlasting life.
Why Choose a Catholic cemetery?
In our complex and busy world, the desire to do things well spiritually, as well as sensibly, is often complicated by practical matters like time, money and information. Nothing seems quite as easy to do as it first appears. This is also true of planning for a burial place. We recommend that you do this now for the final stage of your journey, while your decision can be made spiritually and prudently.
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Reminder - Travel Advisory for Sunday, May 7. Limited Entry and Egress at Cemetery of the Holy Rood due to the Long Island Marathon. Catholic Cemeteries recommends a Saturday visit or a Sunday afternoon visit to avoid road closures and/or delays.
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Reminder that St. Brigid's Parish will be hosting a special remembrance Mass for deceased children this Saturday, April 29 at 1:00 PM. All families who have experienced the loss of a child are invited to gather for this special Mass.
Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. - Psalm 37: 4-6
Special Mass for Deceased Children - St. Brigid's Parish
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Mass of Remembrance for deceased Children - Sat 4/29 1PM An unthinkable loss -- the death of a child no matter how old that child was! Those who have experienced this unique loss are invited to a special Mass celebrated on Saturday, April 29th at Saint Brigid's. Please pass this information on to those you k now who need our prayers and support. Saturday, April 29th at 1:00 pm in the Church: Fr. Tony invites you to a special liturgy to remember all our children who have passed away. He says, “Once again, I want to offer the opportunity for all families who have experienced the loss of a child to gather for a special remembrance Mass. This year, the Mass will take place on Saturday, April 29th at 1pm in Saint Brigid’s Church. Please pass the word on to other people whom you might want to invite to this special liturgy. Because we want to remember each child In a special way at this Mass of remembrance, we ask that you call the Parish Center (516-334-0021) and submit the name of the child whom you want to have remembered. May the risen Christ bring peace and healing to all families in their time of loss.”
For Catholics, burying the dead is one of the seven corporal works of mercy — a basic duty of those who would follow Christ and treat the least of their brothers and sisters as they would treat their Lord.